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Kid Cudi’s ‘Man on the Moon III’ Breaks Vinyl Sales Records
Kid Cudi has broken sales records with the vinyl release of his seventh studio album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen. The album made its debut in December of 2020, but the vinyl edition was just released on December 17 of this year. According to Billboard, the album sits at number four on the Top Album Sales chart with 41,500 vinyl units sold. This places Cudi’s album just behind Adele’s 30, Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version) and Bo Burnham’s Inside (The Songs). Additionally, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen debuted at number two on Billboard‘s Vinyl Albums chart. The vinyl release of Man on the Moon III: The Chosen was no simple feat for the Cleveland-born rapper as it broke the record for the biggest vinyl sales week for both a male artist and rap album, according to Chart D...
Marianne Faithfull Turns 75: Celebrate With Her 10 Best Songs (Critic’s Picks)
Marianne Faithfull debuted in 1964 as one of the more promising voices of the British Invasion. The Rolling Stones’ manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, discovered her, which lead to Mick Jagger (eventually her romantic partner) and Keith Richards co-penning her debut single “As Tears Go By.” Musically, however, she was a far cry from the Stones, possessing an effortlessly quivering soprano that imbued her string-laden baroque pop with a nebulous, folky mysticism. Explore See latest videos, charts and news In the late ’60s, her commercial output came to a virtual stop. The next decade would see laryngitis, drug abuse and depression take their toll on the nascent talent. After a well-documented rough patch, she returned with the most thematically weighty and artistically influential material of her...
Frank Sinatra, Eartha Kitt, Eagles & More: Here Are All 37 Holiday Songs on This Week’s Hot 100
As previously reported, Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Wham!’s “Last Christmas hits a new No. 7 high and The Ronettes’ 1963 classic “Sleigh Ride” makes the top 10, at No. 10, for the first time. The carols are among 37 holiday hits on the latest Hot 100 (dated Jan. 1, 2022). That’s the second-most ever in a week over the chart’s history, after 39 seasonal songs decorated the ranking a year ago this week. Here’s a look at each holiday song on this week’s Hot 100, with many granting artists notable personal achievements, including for Frank Sinatra, Eartha Kitt, Vince Guaraldi Trio, the Eagles, Kelly Clarkson and more. No. 1, Mariah Carey, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”No. 2, Brenda Lee, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”No...
Jada Pinkett Smith Embraces Hair Loss: ‘Me and This Alopecia Are Going to Be Friends’
Jada Pinkett Smith is fully embracing her hair loss. The 50-year-old singer-actress posted a video to Instagram on Tuesday (Dec. 28) in which she confronts her battle with the autoimmune disorder alopecia, which can cause hair loss and balding. “Now at this point, I can only laugh,” Smith said in the video while running her fingers along her bald scalp, which includes a prominent ridge near the front of her hairline. “Y’all know I’ve been struggling with alopecia and just all of a sudden one day, look at this line right here. Look at that.” “So it just showed up like that and this is going to be a little bit more difficult for me to hide,” she added of the ridge. “So I thought I’d just share it so y’all are not asking any questions.” The 40-second video’s caption said it all: “Mama’s gonna...
Ghost Scores Fourth Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 With ‘Hunter’s Moon’
Ghost‘s “Hunter’s Moon” becomes the band’s fourth leader on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, rising to No. 1 on the tally dated Jan. 1. The song follows the group’s first three No. 1s, all earned consecutively: “Square Hammer” (for two weeks, beginning in January 2017), “Rats” (seven, July 2018) and “Dance Macabre” (two, February 2019). Between that streak and “Moon,” Ghost hit No. 6 in September 2019 with “Faith.” Concurrently, “Moon” rises 10-8 on the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 2.4 million audience impressions, up 5%, according to MRC Data. It’s Ghost’s first top 10 on the tally. On the multi-metric Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, “Moon” bullets at No. 8 after peaking at No. 2 in October. In the Dec. 17-23 tracking period, in addition t...
Paid The Cost: Dr. Dre To Pay Nicole Young $100M In Divorce Settlement
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Apega/WENN.com / WENN It pays the cost to be boss, or in this case, complete a Hollywood divorce. Dr. Dre has reportedly has agreed to pay his ex-wife Nicole Young $100M in their divorce settlement. While the 100 M’s is a healthy chunk of what’s being reported as an estate worth over $800M, Dre is happy because she isn’t getting half, thanks to a pre-nup. Reports TMZ: Dre and Nicole just filed their property settlement agreement, in which Dre agreed to pay Young $100 million — $50 mil now, and $50 mil a year from now. Dre’s estimated net worth is $820 million. As for why Nicole didn’t get half … there’s a prenup which she contested. In exchange, Dre gets to keep 7 of the properties they own, including a Malibu home, 2 homes in Calabasas, and 4 proper...
Favour Uzosike – Yahweh’s Song
Nigerian gospel act, Favour Uzosike drops a new brand spirited filled worship titled “Yahweh’s Song”. Favour Uzosike started ministering at the age of 12, leading believers into the presence of God in an atmosphere of praise and worship. This new record by Favour Uzosike is all about worshipping the Almighty God and increasing your faith in Him. Trust me you’d like to listen to this song. According to the female singer “’Yahweh’s Song’ helped me to speak God’s word over situations that tried to kill my trust in God and I pray it does the same for you. I pray as you sing the lyrics ‘Yahweh if you said it’, you are reminded of God’s unending promises that can never fail”. Listen to Favour Uzosike – Yahweh’s Song below & be blessed. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/20...
Remembering DMX, Charlie Watts and More Musicians Who Died in 2021: Photo Gallery
As 2021 comes to a close, Consequence is taking a look back at some of the notable names in music we lost throughout the year. Two years into a devastating pandemic, the music community and beyond mourned losses of visionaries like SOPHIE, pillars of hip-hop DMX and Biz Markie, iconic musicians like Charlie Watts and essential creators like Stephen Sondheim. These artists, songwriters, and producers helped shape the music landscape we see today, and the effects of their work will be felt heading into 2022 and far beyond. Advertisement Below, see photos of artists who passed away in 2021. <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1178310" data-attachment-id="1178310" data-permalink="https://consequence.net/?attachment_id=1178310" data-orig-file="https:/...
DISTURBED’s DAVID DRAIMAN ‘Stands In Solidarity’ With Jewish Man Who Was Allegedly Punched For Wearing IDF Shirt
DISTURBED‘s David Draiman has thrown his support behind two Jewish men who were allegedly attacked in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday (December 26). According to the New York Post, Blake Zavadsky and Ilan Kaganovich, both 21, were in a shoe shop in Bay Ridge when two attackers allegedly approached them. “They asked us what we were doing in their neighborhood,” Zavadsky told the New York Post. Zavadsky, who was sporting an Israel Defense Forces sweatshirt, said the pair took particular issue with his hoodie. “The one who punched me said if I don’t take my sweatshirt off, he’s going to rock me,” Zavadsky said. “‘How can you support these dirty Jews?'” Zavadsky said the man allegedly asked. When he refused, he got punched twice in the f...
CARMINE APPICE Says CACTUS Was Inspiration For VAN HALEN Songs ‘Hot For Teacher’ And ‘Eruption’
In a recent interview with IndiePower.com, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about his friendship with the members of VAN HALEN. “I was friends with all of ’em — [including] Michael Anthony and David [Lee Roth],” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). I insulted [David], not knowing it. When he came to the rehearsal wearing this outfit, it looked like a pajama set. It looked like it was made out of the Holiday Inn bedspread and curtain set. So I said that. I said, ‘Is that the Holiday Inn? Did you take the Holiday Inn curtain and bedspread and make an outfit?’ And he got insulted. That was the end of the band. [Laughs] It’s funny. “But, yeah, I knew all those guys,R...
Balloranking – Marama
Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, Balloranking unleashes new record titled “Marama” The record producer and singer Balogun Olamilekan, popularly called Balloranking dishes out another fantastic single titled “Marama“. Balloranking’s “Marama” is a lovely tune of gratitude. He has released other tracks like “Supernova“, “Holiday“, “Sorry“, “Dayemo” and more. “Marama“, the new single by Balloranking is his last song release for the year. Listen, enjoy & share Balloranking – “Marama” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Balloranking_-_Marama_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Lights All Night Organizers Cancel Minneapolis NYE Festival
The Minneapolis edition of the popular electronic music festival Lights All Night has been canceled just two days before the event was scheduled to begin. Prior to its cancellation, the two-day fest was planning to host performances from ZHU, Jauz, ATLiens, Doctor P, FuntCase, Vampa, Feed Me, Wreckno, and more. Organizers to took to social media to share a statement informing fans of the news. “Out of concern for our fans, artists, employees, and local communities, we are sad to announce Lights All Night Minneapolis will not be held this year,” the statement reads. While the pandemic was not overtly mentioned in the statement, prospective attendees can read between the lines as cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus rise rapidly around the world. However, the Dall...
