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Stacey Abrams Joins Latto on Stage With ‘My Body, My Choice’ Sign in Atlanta
Stacey Abrams held up a “my body, my choice” sign on stage as Latto performed “Pussy” in Atlanta Saturday night (Oct. 22). The Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia took the stage at the State Farm Arena, where Latto was opening for Lizzo on The Special Tour. The message on the sign Abrams held high was echoed with a speech given to the crowd. “I’m not gonna interrupt your fun. I just want to remind you that if you believe in my body, my choice, I need your vote,” Abrams said. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I need your big energy,” she added. “Let’s get it!” On Instagram, Abrams posted: “Thank you for sharing your stage with me, @latto777. Time to vote and protect a woman’s right to choose. StaceyAbrams.con/voting.” Abrams...
Drake and 21 Savage Announce Collaborative Album, ‘Her Loss’
Without warning, Drake and 21 Savage delivered fans a music video for their hit “Jimmy Crooks.” Aside from finally offering fans a visual for the breakout track on Honestly, Nevermind, the clip also announced their upcoming collaborative album, “Her Loss.” Keeping things simple, the music video sees Drake and 21 Savage performing “Jimmy Crooks” in a soundstage, framed by a collage of scenes from cities and a new interlude. The music video for “Jimmy Crooks” ends with a scene showing the two artists, overlayed with the title sequence reading, “HER LOSS/ALBUM BY DRAKE AND 21 SAVAGE/OCTOBER 28, 2022.” The release was confirmed by Republic Records through a tweet sharing the final scene. Check out Drake and 21 Savage’s music video for “Jimmy Crooks” and look for their collaborative album “Her ...
Muna Perform Three Songs on CBS Saturday Morning: Watch
Muna were the musical guests on today’s (October 22) broadcast of CBS Saturday Morning. The Los Angeles three-piece played the songs “Silk Chiffon,” “Solid,” and “Kind of Girl” from their recent self-titled album. Watch below. Muna’s self-titled LP was released in June on Phoebe Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records. Bridgers contributed vocals on the album standout “Silk Chiffon,” and later appeared in the music video for the single. Earlier this month, Muna released a five-track EP of songs recorded live at Electric Lady Studios, which included a cover of Taylor Swift’s “August.” Read Pitchfork’s interview “The Radical Joy of Muna’s Queer Pop.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
When We Were Young Festival Has First Day Canceled Due to High Winds
When We Were Young, the Las Vegas music festival featuring Paramore and My Chemical Romance as headlining acts, has canceled its first day due to high winds. Festival organizers published a statement on social media Saturday morning (October 22) in which they said that they were forced to call off the festival’s first day due to an advisory from the National Weather Service. “When We Were Young Festival organizers have spent the last several days proactively preparing the festival grounds for a windy Saturday,” the statement reads. “The National Weather Service has now upgraded their Saturday forecast to a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-40 mph sustained winds with potential 60 mph gusts. Under advisements of the National Weather Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depa...
Drake and 21 Savage Announce New Joint Album, Share Video for “Jimmy Cooks”: Watch
Drake and 21 Savage have announced a new joint album called Her Loss. The pair revealed the album—due out October 28—in their new video for “Jimmy Cooks,” their collaboration on Drake’s LP Honestly, Nevermind. Check out the Mahfuz-directed video below. Drake and 21 Savage have collaborated several times in the past few years. In addition to “Jimmy Cooks,” 21 Savage appeared on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy track “Knife Talk,” and Drake guested on “Mr. Right Now,” from 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s Savage Mode II. When voting for Grammy nominations opened earlier this month, it was revealed that Drake continued to abstain from consideration for the awards for the second straight year. In June, 21 Savage joined Pharrell and Tyler, the Creator on “Cash In, Cash Out.” Check out ...
When We Were Young Festival Cancels Opening Day Due to High Wind Concerns
Organizers of Las Vegas’ When We Were Young canceled the music festival’s opening day on Saturday (Oct. 22) due to concerns over high winds. “When We Were Young Festival organizers have spend the last several days proactively preparing the festival grounds for a windy Saturday,” organizers wrote on the fest’s website and social media pages Saturday. “The National Weather Service has not upgraded their Saturday forecast to a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-40 mph sustained winds with potential 60 mph gusts. Under advisement of the National Weather Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, we have no other choice than to cancel today’s When We Were Young Festival. The safety of our fans, artists and staff will always be priority.” Explore See latest videos, charts a...
Joanna Simon, Acclaimed Singer, TV Correspondent and Carly’s Sister, Dies at 85
Joanna Simon, an acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Emmy-winning TV correspondent and one of the three singing Simon sisters who include pop star Carly Simon, has died at age 85. Simon, the eldest of four, died Wednesday (Oct. 19), just a day before her sister Lucy died, according to Lucy’s daughter, Julie Simon. Their brother Peter, a photographer, died in 2018 at 71. All three had cancer. “In the last 2 days, I’ve been by the side of both my mother and my aunt, Joanna, and watched them pass into the next world. I can’t truly comprehend this,” Julie wrote on Facebook. Joanna Simon, who died of thyroid cancer, rose to fame in the opera world and as a concert performer in the 1960s. She was a frequent guest on TV talk shows. After her retirement from singing, she became an arts correspondent for PBS’...
Drake & 21 Savage Announce Joint Album ‘Her Loss’ in New ‘Jimmy Cooks’ Music Video
Drake and 21 Savage are releasing an album together this week. The pair announced that Her Loss will be here on Friday (Oct. 28) in the middle of their new “Jimmy Cooks” music video, which arrived late Saturday afternoon, 21 Savage’s birthday. At the 1:25 mark in the Mahfuz Sultan-directed clip, the pair snuck in the title and release date for the new album. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news OVO Sound and Republic Records both shared screenshots of the Her Loss album news on Twitter. The Honestly, Nevermind track “Jimmy Cooks” (seemingly an ode to the character of Jimmy Brooks that Drake portrayed on Degrassi: The Next Generation) is the pair’s latest collab, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 over the summer,...
Madonna Reflects on ‘Sex’ Book Reaction From 30 Years Ago: ‘Now Cardi B Can Sing About Her WAP’
Madonna‘s 1992 album Erotica, released 30 years ago alongside her then-scandalous Sex coffee table book, paved the way for other female artists expressing their sexuality. Reflecting on that 30-year anniversary, Madonna shared her thoughts about the criticism she faced at the time of their release on Instagram Stories on Saturday (Oct. 22). “30 years ago I published a book called S.E.X. In addition to photos of me naked there were photos of Men kissing Men, Woman kissing Woman and Me kissing everyone. I also wrote about my sexual fantasies and shared my point of view about sexuality in an ironic way,” she wrote. “I spent the next few years being interviewed by narrow minded people who tried to shame me for empowering myself as a Woman,” Madonna continued in her note on Instagram. “I w...
Ladé – All The Way
Nigerian singer, Ladé, has dropped another brand new single titled “All The Way” which you wouldn’t want to miss for anything. The new song is a beautiful piece of music that fills in as a follow-up to her previously released song, Scam, and a couple of songs she featured on Geh Money and Grace. It is dedicated to her fans. However, this alluring masterpiece will certainly find a spot in your playlist. Listen and share Ladé – All The Way below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lad_-_All_The_Way_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Carly Simon Loses Both Sisters to Cancer a Day Apart
Joanna Simon and Lucy Simon, Carly Simon’s two older sisters, passed away a day apart this week following their respective battles with cancer. Joanna, a former opera singer, died October 19th at age 85 of thyroid cancer, while Lucy, a Broadway composer, died October 20th at age 82 of breast cancer. The daughters of Simon & Schuster co-founder Richard Simon, all three of the Simon sisters worked in the entertainment industry from a young age. Lucy and Carly performed as the folk duo The Simon Sisters in the 1960s before Carly’s pop career took off in the ’70s. Lucy continued her own solo career and even won two Grammy Awards for In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record and In Harmony 2, children’s music albums she produced with her husband, David Levine. In 1991, Lucy composed the Tony-nomin...
When We Were Young Festival Cancels First Day Due to High Winds
The first day of emo nostalgia festival When We Were Young has been canceled due to high winds in Las Vegas. Citing “dangerous 30-40 mph sustained winds with potential 60 mph gusts,” festival organizers announced the cancellation an hour prior to the event’s start time. They said the decision had been under the advisement of the National Weather Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. “This was not a decision that came lightly,” the organizers added a statement. “We know many of you traveled to the area to have a spectacular day with your favorite bands and have been looking forward to this day for months. We were equally as excited and are devastated to have to share this news.” Read When We Were Young’s full cancellation statement below. Advertisement Related Video...
