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‘Patriotic’ Russian Musicians Are Cashing In on Putin-Backed Concerts
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to deep division among local musicians. While critics of the war have trouble playing shows — or are voluntarily refusing to do so — supporters of the invasion are cashing in by playing government-sponsored “patriotic” concerts. With Europe’s largest conflict since World Word II now passing 100 days, throughout April and May, dozens of concerts have been organized across Russia by local authorities to support the Russian “military operation” in Ukraine. Artists participating in those shows were paid sizable fees by local authorities. The folk rock band Pelageya collected 3 million rubles ($49,000) for participating in a patriotic music festival in Stavropol, South Russia, on May 1, and singer Denis Maidanov was paid 2.5 million rubles ($40,000) for taki...
Elon Musk Says Twitter ‘Actively Resisting’ Terms of Merger Deal, Threatens Termination
In a letter sent to Twitter Monday morning, an attorney for Elon Musk wrote that the company “is actively resisting and thwarting his information rights” in regards to a dispute over spam accounts, and threatened to terminate the deal. The letter, sent by a lawyer for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager & Flom, follows a weeks-long back and forth between Musk and the company regarding how many active users of the service are real people, as opposed to bots or spam accounts. Musk, who declined due diligence early in the process, has since requested further data from the company, and also tweeted that the deal was “on hold,” although behind the scenes work appears to have continued since then. The letter says that the company sent over information to...
Hit Songwriter Nicolle Galyon to Release Debut Album, ‘firstborn’: Exclusive
Hit songwriter Nicolle Galyon has penned chart-topping songs including Miranda Lambert’s “Automatic” and Dan+Shay’s Grammy-winning hit “Tequila,” as well as Keith Urban’s “Female.” In addition to Grammy and CMA Awards nominations, Galyon has earned a CMA Triple Play award and was named BMI’s 2019 songwriter of the year. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, she’s gearing up for a project that has been 20 years in the making — the release of her own debut album, firstborn, set to release July 22, Billboard can reveal. “It was me making something that was purely me,” Galyon tells Billboard. “I felt like, especially having this company I started to help other females to tell their stories, but I’ve never fully told my own. “This is me writi...
2022 Rocklahoma Festival to Feature Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence & More
This year’s Rocklahoma festival will feature headliners Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Evanescence, Megadeth, Seether, Cypress Hill and more rocking the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Okla., over labor Day weekend (Sept. 2-4). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 15th anniversary edition of the three-day camping event that takes place just outside of Tulsa will also feature sets from Jelly Roll, In This Moment, Skillet, Underoath, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Black Veil Brides, The Hu, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Bad Omens, Palaye Royale, Dorothy, Suicidal Tendencies, Lit, Quiet Riot, Enuff Z’nuff, Wildstreet and many more. “ROCKLAHOMA 2022! It’s time!!! We are so excited to announce that we will be one o...
DJ Sly King ft Eddy Kenzo & Ntosh Gazi – Piano
Don’t miss this brand new single from DJ Sly King titled – Piano. International Ghanaian disc jockey/producer DJ Sly King drops a brand new track he calls “Piano” with guest appearances from Eddy Kenzo & Ntosh Gazi. The new record “Piano” is an impressive single with the amapiano rhythm for your listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to his previously released mixtape titled “Grinding Mix Vol. 2″. Listen and share DJ Sly King ft Eddy Kenzo & Ntosh Gazi – “Piano” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DJ_Sly_King_-_Piano_ft_Eddy_Kenzo_Ntosh_Gazi__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Dremo – Mirror PT 2
Don’t miss this brand new song from Dremo titled – Mirror PT 2. Nigerian singer Dremo comes through with a new single he calls “Mirror PT 2″. In the new record, the singer lends his voice to speak about the sad happenings around us, referencing the gruesome killings that happened in St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State yesterday Sunday 5th June. The music art cover is a picture of a baby, both parents died in the attack. Listen and share Dremo – “Mirror PT 2” below. Download
Picazo – Holy Ghost Fire
Check out this brand new single from Picazo titled – Holy Ghost Fire. Talented singer Picazo comes through with a brand new single titled “Holy Ghost Fire“. The new record is a fantastic track serving as his first release of the year. Picazo delivers a hot banging rap with excellent flow coupled with good punchlines and beats to match. It is a follow-up to his song “Convince Me“. Listen and share Picazo – “Holy Ghost Fire” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Picazo_-_Holy_Ghost_Fire_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Dj Kingsmen – Afrobeat Essential Mixtape Download
Check out this new mixtape from DJ Kingsmen – Afrobeat Essential. Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Kingsmen drops a hot banging mixtape for your listening pleasure titled “Afrobeat Essential“. A wonderful groovy tune compilation of trending afrobeat songs from top-rated artists. It is a non-forgettable experience with DJ Kingsmen on the wheels. Tracklist Intro – Young Millow /Dj Kingsmen Last Last – Burna Boy Never Stop – BNXN fka Buju Body – Falz X Ajebo Hustlers Love Wantintin (Ah Ah Ah Ah) – C-Kay Like To Party – Burna Boy Sweet Love – Wizkid Fela In Versasi – AKA Roju – Chike Baby Riddim – Fave Stand Strong – Davido Kolomental – Victony Outside – Timaya X BNXN fka Buju Ikwe – Kizz Daniel Cant Believe – Kranium Okay – Adekunle Gold Dior – Ruger Leg Over – Mr Eazi Love Don’t Coat A Dime – Maggix...
‘Euphoria’ and ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Are Top Winners at 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards (Full Winners List)
Euphoria, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Loki were the top winners at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards, which were presented at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. Vanessa Hudgens hosted the show. Euphoria received four awards – best show, best performance in a show for star Zendaya, best fight and here for the hookup. Euphoria has received nine Emmy nods over the past two seasons. The HBO teen drama won three Emmys two years ago, including outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Zendaya and outstanding original music and lyrics for Labrinth. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Spider-Man: No Way Home, which was the top-grossing film released in 2021, won two key awards – best movie and best performance in a movie for star Tom Holland. Desp...
Fans Choose Panic! At the Disco’s ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Panic! At the Disco‘s “Viva Las Vengeance” tops this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 3) on Billboard, choosing Panic! At the Disco’s latest track as their favorite music release of the past week. Panic! At the Disco are giving fans a taste of what’s to come from their new album with the title track “Viva Las Vengeance,” which just dropped on Wednesday (June 1). “Viva Las Vengeance is a look back at who I was 17 years ago and who I am now with the fondness I didn’t have before,” Urie previously said of the upcoming album. “I didn’t realize I was making an album and there was something about the tape machine that kept me honest.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Viva Las Vengeance” brought in ...
Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ Returns to U.K. Top 10 Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’
Kate Bush runs up the Official U.K. Singles Chart, with a little help from Stranger Things. The iconic English singer returns to the U.K. Top 10 with 1985’s “Running Up That Hill” (via Fish People), which is capturing the attention thanks to its prominent use in the fourth and latest season of Netflix’ hit sci-fi series. The single races to No. 8 this week, a decade after it returned to the top tier when a new mix featured in the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. On that occasion, the song vaulted to No. 6. The first single lifted from the Hounds of Love album, “Running Up That Hill” strolled to a No. 3 best following its initial release. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Thanks to the good music taste of Stranger Things cha...
Liam Gallagher Lands U.K. No. 1 With ‘C’Mon You Know’
Liam Gallagher finds himself in a familiar spot this week: at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart. With his latest leader, the British rocker has a fourth solo No. 1, and eleventh across his career, including his seven best-sellers with Oasis. C’Mon You Know (Warner Records) accumulates 70,000 chart sales in its first seven days, including 29,000 units on vinyl, to easily lead the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, the OCC reports. It’s a double hit of Gallagher as his live album Down By the River Thames, debuts at No. 4 Official U.K. Albums Chart this week, and No. 2 on the vinyl tally. With his latest chart feat, Gallagher equals the eleven leaders notched by his brother Noel, including LPs with Oasis and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vide...
