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2022 Emmy Nominees: Adele, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga and More Music Stars Receive Nods
Adele, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga and Zendaya are among the music stars who received Emmy nominations on Tuesday (July 12) when the nods for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced. Zendaya received her second nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama for Euphoria (HBO). She won in the category two years ago. In addition, she received two nominations for outstanding original music & lyrics for songs she co-wrote with Labrinth, among others. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Adele: One Night Only (CBS) and One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (also CBS) are both nominated for outstanding variety special (pre-recorded). Adele was first nominated in the category six years ago for Adele: Live in New York Ci...
Irv Gotti’s Murder, Inc. Signs Distribution Deal With 300 Elektra Entertainment
Irv Gotti‘s Murder Inc. and Kevin Liles‘ 300 Elektra Entertainment (3EE) have brokered a multi-year strategic distribution deal, Billboard has learned. Under the deal, which was signed Wednesday (July 6), 3EE will exclusively distribute physical and digital formats for Murder Inc.’s new recorded music. Additionally, Murder Inc. will be able to leverage 3EE’s marketing and promotion teams across more than 50 territories, thanks to the vast reach of 3EE’s parent company Warner Music Group. Gotti tells Billboard he’ll maintain ownership of Murder Inc.’s masters under the deal. “I’m excited to join forces with Kevin Liles again, as we take it back to our roots, where we generated over a billion dollars in revenue at Universal Music Group,” says Gotti, referencing Murder Inc.’s prior home at UM...
Who Should Win the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics? Vote!
The Emmy Awards unveiled the 2022 list of nominations on Tuesday (July 12), highlighting the achievements dozens of television shows have made in direction, cinematography, casting, music and more. The 2022 ceremony features a total of seven categories that honor music: outstanding music composition for a series, outstanding music composition for a series, outstanding music composition for a series, outstanding musical direction, original music supervision, outstanding original main title theme music and outstanding original music and lyrics. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The competition in the outstanding original music and lyrics category this year is stiff — Euphoria nabbed a total of two nominations for outstanding original music ...
Three Men Charged With Trying to Sell Stolen Notes for Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
Decades after Don Henley’s handwritten notes and lyrics for the Eagles album Hotel California were stolen, Manhattan prosecutors have indicted three men who they say tried to profit from the illicit materials. In a statement on Tuesday (July 12), Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. said he had charged Glenn Horowitz, 66, Craig Inciardi, 58, and Edward Kosinski, 59, with conspiracy over their efforts to resell and hide the origin of the stolen notes, which include material from “Hotel California” and other iconic songs from the band and are worth more than $1 million. Bragg said that Horowitz even stooped so low as to exploit the 2016 death of Eagles member Glenn Frey by claiming that Frey was the source of the artifacts – a claim he allegedly hoped could not be refuted by the l...
Spotify Acquires Music Trivia Game ‘Heardle’
Spotify has acquired Heardle, a music trivia game that challenges players to identify songs based on select snippets. Under the agreement, the free-to-play title will be available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The game, which remains a standalone website, provides players with six guesses, in a similar fashion to The New York Times‘ Wordle. Once the answer is revealed at the end of the game, players will be able to listen to the full song exclusively on Spotify. Notably, Heardle previously linked music to SoundCloud. “We are always looking for innovative and playful ways to enhance music discovery and help artists reach new fans,” Jeremy Erlich, Spotify’s global head of music, said in a statement. “Heardle has proven to be a real...
2 Chainz Gives an Update on His Forthcoming Collaborative Album With Lil Wayne
Early this year, 2 Chainz spoke about the imminent arrival of his next collaborative album with Lil Wayne. Back in January, 2 Chainz said that ColleGrove 2 would arrive later this year, however, there has not yet been an update regarding the process of the album until now. It was not until Monday, that the Atlanta rapper Tweeted an update for fans on the lookout to the sequel to their 2016 collaborative efforts. While 2 Chainz has been busy performing all over North America, he reminds fans that he has not forgotten about the album and is still very much locked in with Lil Wayne. In the tweet, he writes, “Had a good weekend wit 2 shows in Vegas and one in Mexico in 2 days , now I’m about to crash I’m just walking out the studio , been in with @LilTunechi all night , let’s just say I’m Exci...
Blxst and Rick Ross Secure a Business Deal in New “Couldn’t Wait for It” Music Video
Los Angeles R&B artist Blxst has released a new music video for his single “Couldn’t Wait For It” featuring Rick Ross. The video sees Blxst navigate his rapid ascension in the music industry as he heads to Atlanta to meet up with Ross. The visual opens with a call between Blxst and Ross, each phoning in from their cities to discuss a business opportunity. “It’s time to come here. You ready? It’s my responsibility to make sure you take advantage of this,” Ross tells Blxst. “Say no more. I’m on the first flight out. Let’s make it happen,” Blxst responds. Cut to Blxst boarding a plane en route to Atlanta. After landing in the city, he heads straight to the studio to record some new music. The video segues into Blxst and Ross meeting in the latter’s home to talk business. Decked out in all...
Electric Forest Partners With Planned Parenthood For 2023 Ticket Giveaway
Electric Forest has joined forces with Planned Parenthood for a new giveaway initiative inspired by the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24th, 2022, the festival’s organizers announced on social media. The decision was officially handed down during the festival’s run this year in Rothbury, Michigan. Festival-goers protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade during Electric Forest 2022. c/o Electric Forest To enter the giveaway, the organizations are hosting a joint campaign via Propeller, where supporters can sign a virtual “Bans Off Our Bodies” petition and submit donations. Every participant through July 8th will be automatically eligible to win a pair of “Good Life” VIP wristbands for the 2023 edition of Electric Forest. Scrol...
Here Are the Set Times and Festival Map for Ultra Europe 2022
As the return of Ultra Europe looms just one day away, the festival’s organizers have revealed its set times and three-day schedule. And with DJ sets on tap from the game’s biggest players, like Hardwell, Martin Garrix and Amelie Lens, the event’s 2022 programming is bound to lead to some tough decisions for ravers. There’s going to be more scheduling conflicts than a divorce attorney’s office. Ultra Europe returns to Split, Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beginning July 8th. Check out the set times festival map below. Ultra Europe 2022 Set Times: July 8 Ultra Europe/Twitter Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Ultra Europe 2022 Set Times: July 9 Ultra Europe/Twitter Ultra Europe 2022 Set Times: July 10 Ultra Europe/Twitter Ultra Europe 202...
W&W Turn Back the Clock With “BIG ROOM 2013 ID” Teaser
W&W are throwing it back to 2013. Part-electro and part-Dutch house with a tinge of complextro influence, the big room house revolution of the early 2010s was a golden era of mainstage festival culture. As today’s festivals return to form at scale—and with a renewed sense of enthusiasm—W&W are making a bet on rekindling that magic again. The veteran dance music duo took to Instagram to tease a “NEW 2013 BIGROOM ID” that has the dance music hive mind chattering with anticipation. With a soaring, anthemic melody, the track storms into a powerful build that culminates in a drop all but certain to send audiences into a frenzied state. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles As early purveyors of the big room movement, W&W are uniquely fit to...
DJ Snake Teases Huge House ID Amid Run of 2022 European Shows: Watch
Someone grab a fire extinguisher because DJ Snake‘s summer of madness may just be heating up. In the wake of his career-defining performance at the famed Parc des Prince stadium, the chart-topping Parisian producer took to Twitter to tease his latest creation, an incendiary house music track with stadium-filling energy. While the teaser itself is brief, early signs show Snake is diving back down the house rabbit hole where he’s been known to hang out with long-time tour accomplice Malaa. Snake was feeling the moment while setting the crowd in motion amid a massive European leg of shows. Incidentally, Snake’s teaser isn’t the only evidence he’s been hard at work in the studio. Crankdat recently revealed that during Snake’s aforementioned Parc des Prince p...
Streetsnaps: Obongjayar
Obongjayar wants you to know that he’ll never stop changing. The Nigerian-British artist exudes a type of confidence that translates into all he does. “I do whatever I want, what makes me comfortable, and what excites me,” he proudly states. Dressed in a Supreme x Stone Island camo jacket, Jurassic Park merch tee, and Cav Empt pants, Obongjayar champions being comfortable in your own skin. “Being able to move freely and not think about what you’re wearing after you put the fit on” is a daily motto he lives by, with his Balenciaga sunglasses and Bottega Veneta Puddle Boots rounding out his look for the day. 1 of 5 Nicholas Llanton/Hypebeast 2 of 5 Nicholas Llanton/Hypebeast 3 of 5 Nicholas Llanton/Hypebeast 4 of 5 Nicholas Llanton/Hypebeast 5 of 5 Nicholas Llanton/Hypebeast Such conviction ...
