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Ozzy Osbourne is ‘Doing Well’ After Neck Surgery
Sharon Osbourne thanked fans for well-wishes on Tuesday (June 14) following what she earlier said was a “very major operation” husband Ozzy Osbourne underwent on Monday. “Our family would like to express so much gratitude for the overwhelming amount of love and support leading up to Ozzy’s surgery!,” Sharon wrote in an Instagram Story. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Ozzy is doing well and on the road to recovery! Your love means the world to him,” she added along with prayer hands. Last week on the UK chatter The Talk, Sharon told the panel that she was flying back to Los Angeles to be with Ozzy for what she said was a “very major operation” that will “determine the rest of his life.” Ozzy reportedly told Classic Rock magazine in May that he ...
Jason Derulo Talks Feeling ‘Nostalgia’ as International Artist Mentor & How ‘Afrobeats Literally Re-Inspired Me’
Ahead of the May release of his collaborative summer single “Slidin’” with Kodak Black, Jason Derulo partnered with Tuborg Open to give six unsigned international rising artists the mentoring opportunity of a lifetime. For the experience, presented by Danish beer brand Tuborg as part of the annual Tuborg Open campaign (which is in its sixth year), each artist spent one-on-one studio time in Los Angeles with Derulo, learning key pointers about performing, producing, songwriting and what it takes to succeed in the industry. The artists also individually performed for Derulo at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre and were given constructive feedback. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In alphabetical order, the six participating artists (who e...
Eminem and Cee Lo Green Prepping Their ‘Elvis’ Soundtrack Single, ‘The King & I’
Eminem and Cee Lo Green are dropping their regal contribution to Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis soundtrack on Thursday (June 16). Slim Shady announced that that original song, “The King & I,” will hit all services tomorrow at noon ET. A widely circulated early listen of the track from the red carpet premiere of the anticipated biopic at the Cannes film festival promises a patented mix of hard-hitting Em verses and a soulful hook from Green. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I rolled up like the bottom of a tooth paste tube/ Blue suede shoes, one missin’ a shoe lace tooTwo chains, you can call me 2 Chainz/ Ropes hang like Hussein’s noose/ Yeah, they let the fruitcake loose/ It goes one for the trailer park, two for my baby-ma’s/ Three for the tater tot...
Foo Fighters Enlist Liam Gallagher, Joshua Homme, and More for Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show in London
Foo Fighters and the Hawkins family have announced the first wave of performers for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London this September. Liam Gallagher, Joshua Homme, Chrissie Hynde, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Supergrass, and Mark Ronson are on the bill, among others. Dave Chappelle is billed as a special guest. The show takes place September 3 at Wembley Stadium, before another tribute concert, with an as-yet-unannounced lineup, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 27. Also on the bill are Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney, the Police’s Stewart Copeland, Omar Hakim, Rufus Taylor (a Queen touring member), Wolfgang Van Halen, and the Taylor Hawkins cover band Chevy Metal. The shows will benefit charities to be announced later, according to...
Mary J. Blige Announces 2022 U.S. Tour
Mary J. Blige has announced a U.S. tour for later this year. It starts in Greensboro, North Carolina in mid-September and concludes in New Jersey at the end of October. Ella Mai and Queen Naija will join her on the road. See the full schedule below. Blige released her latest album, Good Morning Gorgeous, two days before performing at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Kendrick Lamar. In May, Blige was named to Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Mary J. Blige: Good Morning Gorgeous Tour Mary J. Blige: 09-17 Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum *!...
Marlon Williams Announces New Album My Boy, Shares Song: Listen
New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams has announced a new album. It’s called My Boy and it’s due out September 9 via Dead Oceans. Williams is sharing the news alongside a new song called “Thinking of Nina,” and a video directed by Sports Team. Check it out below, along with the album art. My Boy follows Plastic Bouquet, his 2021 collaborative album with Kacy & Clayton. In a press release, Williams said the new album draws from a handful of “male shapes,” adding, “Growing up an only child, I had to outsource my brothers and build a world around me. So while masculinity is a big theme, it’s really subsumed by broader explorations of vitality, and the social and cultural value placed on legacy.” Last year, Williams joined Lorde for a special cover of “Tougher Than the Rest” by Bru...
Lil Wayne Denied Entry to UK by Home Office, Festival Claims
Lil Wayne has been denied entry into the United Kingdom in a “last minute decision” by the country’s Home Office, according to Strawberries & Creem Festival, where Wayne had been due to headline on Saturday. “We are deeply disappointed by this sudden and negative ruling,” the festival wrote, saying organizers received “very little notice.” It would have been Wayne’s first UK show in 14 years, NME notes. No reason for the apparent refusal has been made public. Pitchfork has emailed Wayne’s representatives. Ludacris will replace Wayne as headliner at Strawberries & Creem; Saturday ticket holders are also being offered free entry on Sunday or discounted tickets for 2023.
Tetrix Bass, ROY KNOX and Ellen Louise Drop Anthemic Melodic Bass Single, “When I’m Gone”
A full seven years after he marked one of the label’s first releases, Tetrix Bass has finally made his anticipated return to NCS in collaboration with Israeli compatriot ROY KNOX and U.K.-based singer-songwriter Ellen Louise. With 10 years of experience, Tetrix Bass has cemented himself as one of Israel’s most acclaimed bass music producers with his versatile style and Middle Eastern sonic influences. The beatsmith has also performed alongside the likes of Borgore, The Chainsmokers, Virtual Riot, NGHTMRE and many more. ROY KNOX on the other hand has landed huge streaming hits with releases such as “About Me” alongside Koven and “Lost In Sound,” his very first release back in 2019. In just over three years, the melodic bass trailblazer...
Listen: Chase & Status’ Sixth Studio Album Is the Perfect Reintroduction to the Storied U.K. Duo
Chase & Status‘ sixth album, What Came Before, became the duo’s opportunity to reset the clock. The famed U.K. duo have been mainstays in the electronic music arena for over 15 years, and despite being experts in their craft, the duo approached their latest album cycle by looking back on well over a decade worth of accumulated knowledge amid the lows of the pandemic. Now on the other side of lockdowns, the duo have shown no hesitation towards embracing a shakeup of their creative process. Coming in the form of the hard-hitting single “When It Rains” featuring Congolese rapper BackRoad Gee, they showed the bite fans have come to know and expect while incorporating the stylistic embrace of hip-hop. Artwork of Chase & Status’ sixth studio album...
Meet Sam Wise, the Kensington-Born Rap Star Living His Dream
Sam Wise is living the dream. Since releasing his latest project Free Game last year featuring the likes of Lord Apex, Knucks, Swift, Yung Fume, and Jesse James Solomon, the South London-born artist has been a leading spearhead in a new resurgence of alternative rap in the UK that has had labels and execs alike eagle-eyed and eager to see what happens next. Wise originally made his name within the rap collective House of Pharaohs, and the London-based group has been doing things how they want to –without any outside control –from the jump. Comprising six core members that are supported by the group’s in-house managers and fashion designers, H.O.P. has kept its creativity in its own hands. The H.O.P. members also all enjoy their solo ventures, and Sam Wise himself often dives in and o...
Father’s Day Grab Bag Gift Guide For The Dad In Your Life That Has Everything #FathersDay
Father’s Day will be here in under a week and some of us are scrambling for ideas at the moment. When shopping for the Dad that seemingly has everything, it gets tough but we have a gift guide that might help with that. How we’re approaching the guide this year is we’re bringing fashion, tech, and leisure into the mix. Let’s say Dad is into the great outdoors. We’ve got something for that. Is Pops into maxing and relaxing? You’re covered. If the fathers you know are into gadgets, we’re also going into that lane. The point is, we want to make sure you’re not only wowing the Dads you know and love but also getting them something useful and lasting. If we happen to inspire a purchase for pops, let us know via our social media channels or in the comment box. Enjoy the Fathers’s Day Grab Bag Gi...
HHW Gaming: Blizzard Hosting ‘Overwatch 2’ Reveal Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Blizzard / Overwatch 2 Overwatch 2 was teased by Blizzard during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, and now Blizzard is giving us a more detailed look at the upcoming game. “You’re not going to want to miss the Overwatch 2 Reveal Event.” Since being revealed in 2019, Overwatch fans have been thirsty to learn more about the highly anticipated sequel. It’s been a slow drip with Blizzard dropping bits and pieces until the Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase. [embedded content] Ahead of the Overwatch 2 launching in “early access” with the PvP portion now being free-to-play, Blizzard announced an Overwatch 2 reveal event that promises to “We’ve been eagerly awaiting the moment we can show you all the things we have been creating, so mark your calendars, set...
