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ANN WILSON Denies Rift With Sister NANCY, Says She Would Like Make Another HEART Album
Legendary vocalist Ann Wilson has denied rumours of a rift with her sister Nancy, while confirming that she’d like to make another record with their group HEART. Relations between the two sisters were considered to be at an all-time low after a much-publicized incident when Ann‘s husband was arrested during a HEART tour in 2016. But in a new, wide-ranging, and exclusive interview with Rock Candy magazine to coincide with the release of her new solo album, “Fierce Bliss”, Ann insists that there is no feud between her and Nancy. “Things happen in families,” she explains. “And that was a really good example of something that happened within a family, and we worked it out. But the part that made it hard was that it happened in the public eye. If it had...
CINDERELLA’s TOM KEIFER Opens Up About JEFF LABAR’s Death: ‘I Loved Him, And I Know In My Heart He Loved Me’
CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer says that he was “not prepared” for last year’s passing of the band’s guitarist, Jeff LaBar. Jeff was found dead by his wife, Debinique Salazar-LaBar, on July 14, 2021 inside his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old. During an appearance on this past Tuesday’s (March 29) episode of SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, Keifer discussed LaBar‘s passing for the first time, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’ve gotta tell you, you’re never really ready for that kind of loss; you’re not prepared to hear that kind of thing. And everyone is still trying to grieve and process it. It’s an emotional topic. Jeff was just such a passionate, amazing person, music...
Watch: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame earlier today (Thursday, March 31). The ceremony was held at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to Amoeba Records. The CHILI PEPPERS star was unveiled by George Clinton, who produced the band’s 1985 record “Freaky Styley”, alongside Woody Harrelson, Bob Forrest and Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce chairwoman Nicole Mihalka. Watch video of the ceremony below, courtesy of Variety. Singer Anthony Kiedis told Variety: “I’m pretty sure that I have inadvertently vomited on Hollywood Walk Of Fame stars in my lifetime. I’ve certainly slept on top of Hollywood Boulevard Walk Of Fame stars in my lifetime. I’ve trod upon them not as a tourist but as a person running from the authorities...
FOO FIGHTERS Cancel GRAMMY AWARDS Performance Following TAYLOR HAWKINS’s Death
According to Rolling Stone, FOO FIGHTERS have canceled their appearance at Sunday’s (April 3) Grammy Awards following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Although the FOO FIGHTERS will no longer appear at the event, the Grammy telecast will still pay tribute to Hawkins. CBS executive Jack Sussman told Variety: “We will honor his memory in some way. We want to figure out what is the right thing to do that is respectful to everyone involved. We’re patient. We’ll be planning right up until the very end.” Twelve-time Grammy winners FOO FIGHTERS earned three nominations this year for “Best Rock Performance” (“Making A Fire”), “Best Rock Song” (“Waiting On A War”), and “Best Rock Album” (“Medicine At...
Doja Cat Claims She’ll Quit Music After Finishing The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Tour
Doja Cat is doubling down on her previous statements about quitting music, sharing that she will retire from the industry after finishing her stint on The Weeknd’s After Hours tour. The Planet Her artist took to Twitter to share the news, writing in two separate tweets, “for those who are seeing me at the after hours tour, i’m not bailing. But me not bailing doesn’t mean my ass isn’t gonna disappear right after. i still got shit i gotta do. and a lot of y’all think cuz i post a f*ckin picture it means i’m not out. Pic doesn’t = music GOOFY.” “so yes that still means i got videos to film i got performances to do and I got content to drop so i’m pooping it out and dippin. i ain’t gone yet.” Last weekend, Doja Cat aired out her frustrations regarding fans and a cancelled festival se...
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers’ New “These Are the Ways” Video
Red Hot Chili Peppers are accompanying the release of their new album Unlimited Love with the music video for “These Are the Ways.” The visual is directed by Malia James. Watch the new video below. Unlimited Love was preceded by “Black Summer,” “Poster Child,” and “Not the One.” The LP follows the 2016 record The Getaway. The band made the new album with Rick Rubin, as well as guitarist John Frusciante, who returned to Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2019 after a decade away. Read Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of John Frusciante’s 2001 album To Record Only Water for Ten Days. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Mick Jagger Shares New Song “Strange Game”: Listen
Mick Jagger has released the new song “Strange Game.” The Rolling Stones frontman co-wrote the track with composer Daniel Pemberton. “Strange Game” serves as the theme song for the new Apple Original series Slow Horses. Hear the song and watch a trailer for Slow Horses below. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Jagger explained, “Out of the blue, I got an email from a guy I didn’t know, [composer] Daniel Pemberton.” He continued, “I’d heard of him, because he’d done quite a lot of TV and film music, English guy, and he’d gotten a lot of kudos [and] nominations for awards. He said, ‘Would you be interested in doing this TV theme?’ I’m always up for doing something different.” Pemberton, who produced “Strange Game,” said in a statement: “Working with Mick Jagger has been one of the mos...
Arooj Aftab Covers Rosalía’s “Di Mi Nombre”: Listen
Grammy nominee Arooj Aftab has shared a cover of Rosalía’s “Di Mi Nombre (Cap.8: Éxtasis)” for Spotify Singles’ Best New Artist series. Aftab also performed a new version of her own “Baghon Main” for the series. Hear both songs below. “I’ve always felt a very strong kinship to flamenco music, and recently having visited the south of Spain, even more undeniably so,” Aftab remarked in a press release. “It’s always been in my periphery to make something with that energy. The driving rawness of the palmas, the haunted vocals. Very much my vibe. The opportunity to cover a previous Best New Artist pointed me directly to Rosalía. And while it was a very ambitious choice, I had a great time versioning this song!” Arooj Aftab is up for Best New Artist and Best Global Music Performance (for “Mohabba...
Big Thief Perform “Spud Infinity” on Fallon: Watch
Big Thief appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night (March 31), performing “Spud Infinity.” Watch it below. Since the band released Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You at the beginning of the year, drummer James Krivchenia has announced another solo record titled Blood Karaoke that’s out in mid-April. Earlier this month, Big Thief performed “Simulation Swarm” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The band begin a North American tour in New York next month. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Big Thief on Learning to Loosen Up and Their Epic New 20-Track Album.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Zoë Kravitz Dragged Over Predatory Comments After Shading Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury/VF22 / Getty Zoe Kravitz has found herself in hot water after taking to social media to throw shade at Will Smith over slapping Chris Rock at The 94th Annual Oscars. In an Instagram post showcasing her red carpet look, Kravitz took to the caption to share her feelings regarding the hot topic writing: “Here’s a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.” Related Stories Clearly, she felt her message wasn’t received because she then took to social media uploading a second photo from the afterparty hours later with the caption: “and here is a picture of my dress at the party after the award show -where we are apparently screaming profanities and assaulting people on stage now.” Although Will Smith h...
Neighborhood Nip: Twitter Remembers The Late Nipsey Hussle On 3rd Anniversary Of His Passing
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Genaro Molina / Getty Nipsey Hussle enjoyed a great in the independent Hip-Hop space ahead of signing with a major label and was on the cusp of greatness when he was tragically murdered three years ago today (March 31). On Twitter, fans are remembering Neighborhood Nip with heavy hearts by honoring the young legend. The story of Nipsey Hussle is one we’ve covered here at Hip-Hop Wired several times over, so we won’t dive in deep there. However, we do wish to send our ongoing thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the Asghedom and all of Nipsey’s loved ones on this day. Listening back to Nipsey’s body of work, it’s bittersweet at times. Not only did he have a natural gift for words and delivery, but Nip also had this uncanny ability to make what he ra...
Academy Says Will Smith Refusal To Leave Oscars Ceremony Under Review
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Myung Chun / Getty Will Smith remains the talk of Tinseltown and beyond after the shocking incident at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony continues to send shockwaves through the industry. According to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science, Smith refused to leave the building after striking Chris Rock and his actions are currently under review. The Associated Press shared press statements from the academy, which apologized for not taking stronger action in removing Smith from his seat. As reported, the academy met on Wednesday (March 30) in order to hammer out details for discipline towards the Hollywood megastar. Related Stories “Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the academy said as published by the AP. “While we would like...
