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Lil Nas X Releases “F**k BET” Diss Track After Nominations Snub
Following his nominations snub at the 2022 BET Awards, Lil Nas X took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the matter. The “Industry Baby” rapper received zero nominations this year and publicly expressed his disappointment. In a now-deleted thread he wrote, “I just feel like black gay ppl have to fight to be seen in this world and even when we make it to the top, mfs try to pretend we are invisible.” He posted a video on Twitter and discussed how three of his songs from his Grammy-nominated debut album Montero were on the Billboard’s Top 10 list claiming, “Look at how I top shit. I just put like three up in the top 10.” In the past, Lil Nas X has performed on the BET Awards stage in 2019 and 2021. In 2021, he took the stage and made out with a male backup dancer at the show. The move ...
We Got Jokes: Chris Rock & Dave Chappelle To Perform Joint Stand-Up Show In London
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Live Nation / Live Nation There might be a new kings of comedy duo in the making. Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle are co-headlining a show together in London. As per Deadline the two legendary talents are going out on the road together. According to the feature Dave and Chris have signed on to perform on Saturday, September 3 at the O2 Arena in London, England. This booking seems to be a once in a lifetime experience not to miss if you’re a local as this is the only time the two will be booked together in Europe for the foreseeable future. Related Stories Recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Dave Chappelle was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in ...
Will One Direction Ever Reunite? And Who Else Do We Want to See Back Together? A Wish List
One Direction is back in the headlines in a big way, with the release of Harry Styles‘ blockbuster third album Harry’s House and Liam Payne‘s controversial interview with Logan Paul, during which he aired some dirty laundry from his boy-band days. All this 1D talk has us wondering: What might the future hold for the group? Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about the potential of a One Direction reunion and what it could look like. But that’s not all: We’re also talking about some other groups who have broken up or gone on hiatus that we would love to see back together again some day. Who makes our wish list? Listen to the podcast below to find out. Also on ...
Mario Bautista’s ‘Brindo’ is His First No. 1 on a Billboard Airplay Chart
Mexican artist Mario Bautista claims his first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart as “Brindo,” with Banda El Recodo de Cruz de Lizárraga, hits No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart dated June 11. El Recodo clocks its 17th champ. “Brindo” posted a 20% gain in audience impressions, to 7.8 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending June 5, according to Luminate. It dethrones Eden Muñoz’s “Chale!” after three weeks at No. 1 — the first leader for the singer-songwriter and producer after becoming a solo act. The original “Brindo,” billed solely to Bautista, was released Sept. 9, 2021. The regional Mexican collaboration with Banda El Recodo was announced via Twitter in January. The anticipatory buildup likely fueled the remix to debut on Regional Mexican Airplay at No. 40 on the March ...
BTS’ J-Hope & TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Perform at Lollapalooza 2022
Lollapalooza is making history with this year’s festival, as J-Hope of BTS is set to headline the main stage on Sunday (July 31). The performance marks the first South Korean artist to headline a main stage at a major U.S. festival. J-Hope is replacing Doja Cat on the lineup, as the “Woman” singer announced in May that a medical issue with her tonsils requiring surgery will sideline her planned tour with The Weeknd and festival dates this summer. “Hi guys. I wanted you to hear it from me first,” she started the message, with white text over a background. “Unfortunately I have to have surgery on my tonsils asap. The surgery is routine but the recovery is going to take awhile due to swelling. That means I have to cancel my festival run this summer as well as The Weeknd tour. I feel horrible ...
11-Year Old ‘AGT’ Fan Lives The Dream With Emotional Golden Buzzer Performance: Watch
Madison Taylor Baez is proof that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough. An 11-year-old Yorba Linda, CA. native, Baez was plucked out of the audience and handed a spot on America’s Got Talent. The youngster has dreamed about this moment since she was four, her dad explained at the top. “Someday, somehow you’ll be on the show,” he would tell her. “I’m the biggest fan there can be of America’s Got Talent,” she said with tears in her eyes in a prerecorded bit that aired Tuesday night (June 7). “And here I am.” The moment arrived when, before the show, the mic was passed around the audience. When it reached her, Maddie confidently belted out “Amazing Grace.” And here we are. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Simon Cowell’s suggestion, M...
Watch Little Foot Perform His “Jurassic Park” Theme Remix Live From a Lush Valley In Australia
The dinosaurs of Jurassic Park are stomping to a new rhythm. Nearly three decades after the iconic film franchise’s debut, Dave Winnel has transformed the theme into a club-ready progressive house single. Performing under his Little Foot alias, the Australian DJ and dance music producer set up shop in a lush valley deep in the land down under to perform the track live. Originally written by legendary composer John Williams, the theme’s grandiose orchestral strings aptly continue to capture the power of the larger-than-life creatures that captivate viewers to this day. With his remix, Little Foot creates a similar sense of scale with long-form builds and breakdowns that stay true to the instantly recognizable progression of the original. He creates a measured evoluti...
Charlotte de Witte to Become First Woman to Close Out Tomorrowland’s Main Stage
Charlotte de Witte is set to make Tomorrowland history in 2022. The Belgium-based festival of nearly two decades will for the first time feature a closing set by a woman on the main stage. Fittingly, organizers have selected a hometown hero in de Witte to break that barrier. With the milestone, de Witte, who was named one of EDM.com‘s Best Music Producers of 2020, also becomes the first techno artist to close out Tomorrowland, she said in an Instagram post. She has performed at the festival every year since 2017. de Witte’s adrenalized brand of techno has been a consistent hit with audiences on a global scale, but as the genre has exploded into more mainstream spaces over the last year, she has increasingly become a prominent face of the genre. Scroll to Continue Rec...
New York Legislature Passes Bill Banning Incorporation of Hidden Fees In Concert Tickets
New York concertgoers may soon be skipping the step of squinting at the fine print when snagging tickets to their next show. New York state legislature has reportedly sent a new bill to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk that effectively bans the practice of incorporating hidden fees into the price of concert tickets. Instead, ticket vendors will be required to disclose the “all-in” price up front, thereby eliminating the practice of piling on an array of fees while creating a long and arduous transaction process. “I agree with the statement that people should pay, and will pay, whatever they want to pay for a ticket,” Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee chair James Skoufis told Billboard. “But they should know what that is. Oft...
Kaleena Zanders’ Healing Single “We’ll Stand Together” Touches On the Strengths of Community
With the 24-hour news cycle and an endless stream of troubling content on social media, it’s easy to feel down about the state of the world. But with Pride Month in full swing, a much-needed influx of celebration, love and kindness is washing over. One such instance comes from Class of 2022 star Kaleena Zanders’ new single “We’ll Stand Together.” With a discography full of profound songs that examine peace and harmony for humanity, Zanders’ latest track touches on the strengths of community. “Wanted to release some love & light into the world because honestly I’m at a loss for solutions,” Zanders explained in an Instagram post. “Uplifting songs have always been the way for me to navigate this life and I hope you feel a sense of comfort listening to th...
Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 2022 North American Tour
Carly Rae Jepsen has announced the So Nice Tour. The North American trek begins in September and is scheduled to wrap up in November. Empress Of will join Jepsen on the road. Find Jepsen’s upcoming tour schedule below. Jepsen recently released the single “Western Wind,” which she also performed at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She co-wrote her new track with Rostam Batmanglij, with whom she previously made E•mo•tion’s “Warm Blood.” Revisit the 2019 interview “Carly Rae Jepsen on the Music That Made Her.” 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. Carly Rae Jepsen: The So Nice Tour Carly Rae Jepsen: 06-25 Minneapolis, MN – Twin Cities P...
Demi Lovato Announces 2022 Tour
Demi Lovato has announced an extensive tour in support of their forthcoming record, the newly announced Holy Fvck. They’ll tour the United States with a couple of stops in Canada, plus handful of South American dates in August and September. Dead Sara and Royal & the Serpent will take opening slots on the tour. See the full schedule below. Holy Fvck is out August 19, and the first single from the album, “Skin of My Teeth,” is out June 10. Since releasing Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over in 2021, Lovato has starred in Unidentified with Demi Lovato, a TV show on Peacock+ where they investigate paranormal activities and other unexplained presences. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retai...
