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Ariana Grande Sends Christmas Gifts to Children in Manchester Hospitals
Ariana Grande made certain that kids facing injuries or illnesses during Christmas this year still felt merry and bright. On Monday (Dec. 26), it was revealed that the 29-year-old pop star had sent presents to young patients at hospitals across Manchester, England, giving back to the city more than five years after it became the site of a horrific suicide bombing after one of her concerts. “Thank you Ariana!” tweeted the official Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital charity account. “We were so excited to receive Christmas gifts for young patients across our hospitals from Ariana Grande.” The foundation also shared photos of some of the gifts sent by Ariana Claus, each of them labeled with a tag reading “happy holidays! love ariana grande.” The presents were divided among “babies, children...
Club Fonograma Founder Carlos Reyes Dead at 34
For many Latin indie melomaniacs in the late 2000s to early ‘10s across Ibero-America searching the blogosphere, Club Fonograma was the Latin indie-music bible. Its founder, Arizona-based Chicano recluse and self-proclaimed cinephile Carlos Reyes, created an unlikely community of “Fonogramáticos” that outsized any expectations for what was supposed to be a tiny blog. He previously said that he simply wanted to show his friends the cool music he listened to. But on Tuesday night (Dec. 27), Club Fonograma’s official Twitter account shared the news that the website’s founder had died in 2021. He was 34 years old. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “With deep sadness, the Club Fonograma family announces the passing of our site’s founder, Carlos ...
Jo Mersa Marley, Bob Marley’s Grandson, Dies at 31
The Marley family has lost one of their loved ones. Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, has died at 31, a rep for Marley confirmed to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not announced. His family has not yet issued a statement, though aunts Sharon and Cedella Marley both shared white squares on their Instagram feeds, prompting followers to extend their condolences in the comments. Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness extended his love to the Marley family in a Dec. 27 tweet, writing, “My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere. His untimely passing at the young age of 31 y.o. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation.” In a foll...
K.S. Chithra’s ‘Soul of Varisu’ Rules Hot Trending Songs Chart
K.S. Chithra’s “Soul of Varisu” from the upcoming film Varisu crowns Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart dated Dec. 31. Billboard’s Hot Trending charts, powered by Twitter and sponsored by Xfinity Mobile, track global music-related trends and conversations in real-time across Twitter, viewable over either the last 24 hours or past seven days. A weekly, 20-position version of the chart, covering activity from Friday through Thursday of each week, posts alongside Billboard’s other weekly charts on Billboard.com each Tuesday, with the latest tracking period running Dec. 16-22. “Soul of Varisu” is one of multiple songs composed by Thaman S to be featured on the soundtrack to the Tamil-language film Varisu, out Jan. 12, 2023. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts...
Churchill – Ba Tie Lo (Mayo Ba3 Milo) ft Portable & C Blvck
Get this new TCode-produced track titled “Ba Tie Lo” (Mayo Ba3 Milo). Nigerian fast-rising singer Churchill delivers a brand new single titled “Ba Tie Lo” (Mayo Ba3 Milo). He features Portable and C Blvck. “Ba Tie Lo” is an impressive street tune you can vibe to and it is his fourth track for the year coming after his previous three singles titled “Kosi Virgin,” “Oti Gone,” and “Muleh” which features Portable. DJ Baddo – Street Problem Mix Vol. 2 (Mixtape) DJ Shugga – End Of The Year Mix DJ Lawy – The Wavy December Mix (Mixtape) Listen and share Churchill ft Portable & C Blvck – “Ba Tie Lo” (Mayo Ba3 Milo) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Churchill_-_Ba_Tie_Lo_Mayo_Ba3_Milo_ft_Portable_C_Blvck__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Hotkid – Jantara
Get this new release single titled “Jantara” by music talent Hotkid. Nigerian fast-rising artist Hotkid drops a brand new sound for his fans titled “Jantara.” This comes after his intriguing performance on a featured track titled “Otilo” by Poco Lee. The new record, “Jantara,” is an impressive tune for your listening pleasure. However, this year Hotkid dropped a 6-track EP titled “Adrenaline,” which was later followed by the song “Ayinde,” which you can also listen to. Listen and share Hotkid – “Jantara” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Hotkid_-_Jantara_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
DJ Manni – Drill Stars Vol 7 Mixtape
DJ Manni unleashes a new mix titled “Drill Stars Vol.7 Mixtape.” Superstar DJ, DJ Manni returns with a brand new mix, “Drill Stars Vol.7 Mixtape” for the drill lovers. The mixtape is an impressive compilation you can get. Tracklist 1.ON GO – SHEFF G 2.UP N’ SRUCK – SD 3.WEST CONNECT – LUCIANO x CENTRAL CEE 4.DAILY DUPPY – STEFFLON DON 5.ONE OF A KIND – RUSS MILLION 6.ASAKAA – KWEKU SMOKE x HORDZI 7.ON LOCK – SHAWN HOUDINI 8.CHIT CHAT – DUCHIVELLI 9.SHISHA SMOKE – BOOTER BEE 10.PUMPING HALLOWEEN – DYLLZ 11.KONONGO ZONGO – BLACK SHERIF 12.FRONTLINE – DOUBLE Lz 13.GUILTY PLEASURE – LATTS 14.VOICE OF THE STREETS – C1 (LT) 15.SCAREFACE – MEDIKAL 16.IS YA READY – KAY FLOCK 17.BLACKBALLED – C1 (LT) 18.MEDIKAL – SIRI 19.PARDON ME – DOUBLE Lz 20.CHAIRMAN – GAMELI NICE 21.FIRST DAY OUT – LD (67) 22....
Hotkid – Summer Lover
Get this new single titled “Summer Love” by music talent Hotkid. Nigerian fast-rising artist Hotkid drops a brand new track for his fans titled “Summer Love,” following his new release single titled “Jantara.” The new record, “Summer Love,” is an impressive tune off his 3-track compilation EP, “Jantara.” However, this year Hotkid dropped a 6-track EP titled “Adrenaline,” which was later followed by the song “Ayinde,” which you can also listen to. Listen to and share Hotkid – “Summer Love” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Hotkid_-_Summer_Love_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s
Beginning with Debby Boone’s 1977 smash “You Light Up My Life,” a relatively select few smashes have led the Billboard Hot 100 chart for at least 10 weeks. How few? Just a mere 4% of all Hot 100 No. 1s dating to the chart’s launch on Aug. 4, 1958, have earned the achievement. In honor of the singles to claim the Hot 100’s top spot the longest, here’s a look at the elite leaders to rule for double-digit weeks, an exclusive club led by Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Cyrus, a 19-week No. 1 smash in 2019. THE LONGEST-LEADING HOT 100 No. 1sWeeks at No. 1, Title, Artist, Date Reached No. 1 [embedded content] 19, “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus, April 13, 2019 16, “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, May 27, 201716, “One Sweet Day,” Mariah...
Mariah Carey ‘Can’t Even Handle’ Her Record-Extending 90th Week Atop the Hot 100
Mariah Carey might not officially hold the title of the Queen of Christmas after a fierce trademark battle, but her performance on the Billboard charts certainly suggests otherwise. On Tuesday (Dec. 27), the singer reacted with glee after finding out that her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” hangs atop the Billboard Hot 100 for an 11th total week, extending Carey’s record for the most weeks of an artist ranking at No. 1 on the chart: 90 throughout her career. “I can’t even handle this news.. I’m jumping up and down in the snow..! Meanwhile Cha Cha is swimming around and Mutley is howling like a kid running around in circles feeling our energy,” Carey captioned photos of the song crowning the Hot 100, the Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts, along with Christmas tr...
Diddy Shares Adorable First Glimpse at Newborn Daughter: ‘Baby Love’
Introducing Love Sean Combs! Diddy showed off his new baby girl on social media on Tuesday (Dec. 27). In the darling post, the rapper’s seventh child flaunts a full head of dark hair and gorgeous, inquisitive eyes as she peers out from her car seat. A second picture in the slideshow, which Diddy captioned simply, “Baby Love,” shows her cuddled up on her superstar dad’s chest as father and daughter take a nap together. Naturally, famous friends and fans alike flooded Diddy’s adorable post with well wishes as they oohed and ahhed over the sweet tot. “Sweet Angel, baby LOVE, I can’t wait to see you again. Your auntie Naomi,” wrote Naomi Campbell, while Paris Hilton commented, “Aw…So beautiful! Congratulations bro” with several smiley face emojis bursting with hearts. Busta Rhymes and The Game...
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Dominates Down Under
Mariah Carey isn’t called the queen of Christmas for nothing. The U.S. pop veteran lives up to her nickname as her enduring holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” rings in Christmas as the No. 1 single in Australia. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Carey’s 1994 release bags a second consecutive week at the top Down Under, and a fifth year at No. 1 during the Christmas week, ARIA reports. Although it’s peak summer in Australia, a time when Aussies head to the beach en masse, those wintry yuletide classics dominate playlists in these parts, a fact that’s reflected by both main ARIA Charts. Four of the top 10 singles on the chart published Dec. 23 are Christmas numbers, including Wham’s “Last Christmas” (up 6-3), Michael Bublé’s “It’s Be...
