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METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH: 40th-Anniversary Concerts Were An ‘Otherworldly Experience’
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has described the band’s 40th-anniversary concerts as an “otherworldly experience.” METALLICA‘s two 40th-anniversary shows, which were held in at San Francisco’s Chase Center on December 17 and December 19, featured different setlists. They were part of METALLICA‘s “San Francisco Takeover”, a four-day citywide celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary that also included a film festival, photo exhibit and curated lineup of smaller venue shows featuring other acts. On Wednesday (December 22), Ulrich took to his Instagram to share a few photos from the weekend, and he included the following message: “Overfuckinwhelmed!! “It’s taking me two days just to start coming down from this otherworldl...
Which Is Your Favorite Latin Song of 2021? Vote!
Latin artists delivered songs for every emotion we experimented in this roller coaster of a year, whether you were in the mood to hit the club with your BFFs or just chill in your room. A mix of vulnerable emo lyrics and chill reggaeton beats, Bad Bunny‘s “Yonaguni” allowed you to feel vulnerable after a breakup. If you were on the other end of the emotional spectrum, Nathy Peluso‘s salsa anthem “Mafiosa” is that bossed-up track about finding you self-worth and being the most powerful woman on the block. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And for all the TikTokers out there, “Fiel” was a must-learn dance routine. This infectious reggaeton smash hit by Wisin, Jhay Cortez and Los Legendarios, is about having a crush on an independent woman, which be...
Mariah Carey’s Biggest Albums & Songs: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ & More
Submit questions about Billboard charts, as well as general music musings, to askbb@billboard.com. Please include your first and last name, as well as your city, state and country, if outside the U.S. Or, tweet @gthot20. Let’s open the latest mailbag. MARIAH CAREY’S BIGGEST ALBUMS & SONGS Hi Gary, With “All I Want for Christmas is You” and Merry Christmas both making their annual resurgences, could you please recap Mariah Carey‘s career sales, streaming and radio airplay highlights? Thank you! Jess HahnColumbia, S.C. Hi Jess, Happy holidays! As a last-minute (or not, depending on where you are with your shopping) gift to Lambs, here’s an update of Carey’s best-selling albums, most-streamed songs and most-heard hits on radio in the U.S., according to MRC Data (from titles’ releases...
Nirvana Fires Back In ‘Nevermind’ Naked Baby Lawsuit, Says Case Was Filed Too Late
Nirvana is firing back at a recent lawsuit that claims the band violated child pornography laws with the iconic image of a nude baby on the cover of Nevermind, blasting the case as “not serious” and saying it was filed years too late. The lawsuit made headlines in August when it was filed by Spencer Elden, the now-30-year-old man who appeared in the image as a baby. He claims that the 1991 album cover — one of the most famous in rock and roll history — amounted to “commercial sexual exploitation” of a minor. In the band’s first formal response to the lawsuit, Nirvana said Wednesday that Elden’s case has a fatal-flaw: It was filed years after the statute of limitations had run out, by a man who had long embraced the image. “Elden has spent three decades profiting from his celebrity as the s...
Nineteen85’s Balancing Act: Producer Talks New Dvsn Album, Signing Harry James Jr. & More
Leaning back comfortably in his Toronto home, a gold gramophone peeks out from behind producer Nineteen85’s head. “I was hoping I was covering it, but I guess I’m moving too much,” he says with a laugh. It’s not the Latin Grammy he won this year for best engineered album (C.Tangana’s El Madrileño), but an earlier win, as a writer on Drake’s hit, “Hotline Bling.” A fellow Toronto native and OVO Sound signee, ’85 co-produced some of the 6 God’s highest charting singles, including “One Dance” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news But that’s not what the decorated producer wants to focus on. In the last year, he has been pivoting from forefront to background, working alongside dvsn partner Daniel Daley on the duo’s upcoming album, and developing artists, w...
Watch Brittany Howard and Herbie Hancock Cover Joni Mitchell at the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors
The 44th Kennedy Center Honors took place earlier this month and aired last night on CBS. Among the honorees was Joni Mitchell, and several artists paid tribute to her during the show. At the Washington, D.C. event, Brittany Howard and Herbie Hancock covered “Both Sides Now,” Ellie Goulding sang “Big Yellow Taxi,” and Norah Jones played “Help Me.” Find clips of Howard and Hancock and Goulding’s performances below. Plus, see President Biden’s remarks about Mitchell from the White House reception. Watch the 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at Paramount+.(Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) Read Pitchfork’s 2019 feature “Joni Mitchell: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Cont...
Amaarae – Spend Some Time ft Wande Coal
The amazing Amaarae has a new song titled “Spend Some Time” featuring Wande Coal out now. Ghanaian alte queen Amaarae comes on the block bearing new music for her fans and it’s titled “Spend Some Time“. On the record is singer Wande Coal who does some nice vocals stunts. Besides Amaarae has been bagging some decent collaborations with Nigerian artistes all year long. Listen, enjoy Amaarae – “Spend Some Time” ft Wande Coal & share below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Amaarae_-_Spend_Some_Time_ft_Wande_Coal_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
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DJ Kaywise – Cheers To 2022 Mix [Mixtape]
Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Kaywise drops a banging new mixtape titled “Cheers To 2022 Mix” out now. Joor Entertainment boss DJ Kaywise as usual drops his annual end of year mixtape and this new one is dubbed “Cheers To 2022 Mix“. The disc jockey takes Nigerians and all Afrobeats lovers through a long list of hit songs that rocked the outgoing year. The mixtape has big names like Adekunle Gold, Davido, Focalistic, Rema, Wizkid, Moya Genor, Mayorkun, Victony, Joeboy etc. This is nearly 1 hour of nonstop back to back hit music. Listen, enjoy DJ Kaywise – “Cheers To 2022 Mix” below & share.
Frank Edwards – Morning Bells ft Don Moen
Top Nigerian gospel music star Frank Edwards drops a beautiful song to celebrate Christmas titled “Morning Bells” featuring Don Moen out now. Rock Town Music presents this amazing piece of music from its lead artiste gospel singer Frank Edwards featuring Don Moen called “Morning Bells“. This is yet another record the two gospel musicians have made together. The tune is focused on the miracle of the season, the birth of Jesus Christ and what it means for Christians. Listen to Frank Edwards – “Morning Bells” ft Don Moen below & be blessed. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Frank_Edwards_-_Morning_Bells_ft_Don_Meon_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
SAXON’s BIFF BYFORD Hasn’t Made A Lot Of Lifestyle Changes Since Suffering Heart Attack
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has told Full In Blood in a new interview that he has made modest dietary changes in the two years after he suffered a heart attack and underwent an emergency triple bypass surgery. “A little bit,” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “I don’t eat dairy anymore. I suppose I’ll eat an occasional piece of cheese, but I don’t eat dairy anymore because of the cholesterol level thing. But pretty much [everything] else, I haven’t really changed. We’ll have a veggie week some weeks where my wife will just put vegetarian food all week, which is a bit of a change, really, and it gets rid of toxic things in your body. But I haven’t really changed that much, to tell you the truth.” The 70-year-old singer w...
See Lizzo Transform Into a Very Festive ‘Mrs. Grinch’ for Christmas
Lizzo is celebrating Christmas early and in style this year. On Wednesday (Dec. 22), the Grammy winner showed off her stylish Mrs. Grinch costume in a series of posts she shared on Instagram. “YOU’RE A BAD B—H… MRS. GRINCH,” she captioned the first snapshot. In it, Lizzo is adorned in full Christmas glam with matching candy-cane nails, a green wig and a mini Christmas tree headdress topped with festive ornaments. Instead of traditional green Grinch attire, Lizzo opted for dazzling red. She captioned her second Mrs. Grinch post, an up-close and personal video, writing, “IMA REAL ONE… I DONT FW [f–k with] THEM.” Explore Explore Lizzo See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The hitmaker completed her holiday series with an additional photo set, which she captione...
The Marias Talk Debut Album, Pedro Almodovar Influence and Grammy Nomination
The Marías bilingual debut, CINEMA, received a Grammy nomination last month for best engineered album, non-classical — a rarity for an album that features Spanish lyrics. The nomination in that category goes to the engineers and mastering engineers, not to the recording artist. However, Josh Conway, one of the L.A.-based indie pop quartet’s members, is credited as one of the engineers on the album. So, Conway is nominated, along with fellow engineers Marvin Figueroa, Josh Gudwin, Neal H. Pogue and Ethan Shumaker and mastering engineer Joe LaPorta. Explore Explore The Marias See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The best engineered album, non-classical category has been presented since the Grammys’ first ceremony in 1959 and traditionally recognizes fluid, or...
