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5 Times Michael Bublé Reached ‘Higher’ as He Brought His ‘Higher’ Tour to L.A.
Michael Bublé engaged in a little market research on Friday (Sept. 23) as he brought his “Higher” tour to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. He asked how many people were seeing him in concert for the first time. When a large percentage of the audience signaled that they were, in fact, first-timers, Bublé joked about what their preconceptions of him must be — the Christmas guy who would sing a set of ballads and polite toe-tappers like “Haven’t Met You Yet.” His show shattered those preconceptions. It’s a big, wildly varied show, and Bublé is a master showman. The term “Great American Songbook” long ago came to refer to a specific strain of American music — the timeless songs that were written by the likes of Cole Porter and Irving Berlin from the 1930s to the ’50s. Bublé sang...
Jennifer Lopez Is an Assassin Protecting Her Daughter in First ‘The Mother’ Teaser: Watch
Jennifer Lopez has a unique parenting style in the first teaser for The Mother. Lopez plays an assassin who comes out of hiding to protect a daughter she gave up years before in The Mother, which also stars Joseph Fiennes, Lucy Paez, Omari Hardwick, Paul Raci and Gael Garcia Bernal. The teaser begins with Lopez’s character living in a remote cabin, and builds to show off various locales the film will cover. The Mother hails from director Niki Caro, who most recently helmed Disney’s Mulan live-action remake. The film has a script from Andrea Berloff, Peter Craig and Misha Green, based on a story by Green. The Mother is slated for a May 2023 release, with the first teaser coming as part of Tudum, the online fan event produced by Netflix to promote its upcoming slate of films and TV shows. Wa...
Roger Waters Cancels Poland Concerts After War Remarks
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has canceled concerts planned in Poland amid outrage over his stance on Russia’s war against Ukraine, Polish media reported Saturday (Sept. 24). An official with the Tauron Arena in Krakow, where Waters was scheduled to perform two concerts in April, said they would no longer take place. “Roger Waters’ manager decided to withdraw … without giving any reason,” Lukasz Pytko from Tauron Arena Krakow said Saturday in comments carried by Polish media outlets. The website for Waters’ This Is Not a Drill concert tour did not list the Krakow concerts previously scheduled for April 21-22. City councilors in Krakow were expected to vote next week on a proposal to name Waters as a persona non grata, expressing “indignation” over the musician’s stance on the war in U...
John Williams, Bob Iger Awarded Honorary Knighthood by Late Queen Elizabeth II
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Star Wars composer John Williams are the latest Hollywood industry members to receive an honorary knighthood. The honor grants both entertainment titans with the title of KBE, which is more formally known as Knight Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 7 at the age of 96, Iger and Williams are just two among a larger 2022 class of approved honorary British awards. Iger, who received his honor as part of his contributions to U.S.-U.K. relations, remembered the queen and her “extraordinary life and service” in a statement. “It is truly special and one of the great honors of my life to have the honorary Knight of t...
Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. Reunite for Stranger Things-Inspired Single, “Hawkins Square”
Frequent collaborators Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. pay homage to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana with their latest collaboration in an instrumental tribute to Stranger Things. M.O.R.P.H and van Dyk forgo their collaborative uplifting approach of yesteryear, opting instead to bridge the gap between progressive house and trance with a bevy of futuristic sounds. Incorporating analog arpeggios, twangs of pluck basses and frenetic modular basslines, “Hawkins Square” has the makings fit for a tribute to the smash hit sci-fi series. In a press release shared with EDM.com, van Dyk fittingly explains the track was inspired by the concept of two alternate worlds on a collision course. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “The inspiration is the thought of the c...
Fred again.. Sees the Silver Lining With New “Actual Life 3” Single, “Bleu (better with time)”
Stepping into a critical career juncture, Fred again.. is telegraphing better days ahead with his new single, “Bleu (better with time).” True to the producer’s underground house flair that has taken the electronic music community by storm, the track excels in sparking a groove with straightforward, catchy and melodic production. While “Bleu” is often minimal in its production, the latest brick in Fred’s Actual Life 3 album saga is more evidence he’s owning a lane that is uniquely his own. The light and airy constitution of “Bleu” is driven by feathery synths, which are buoyed by distorted vocal swirls and pumping drums. Lyrically, the track forecasts a tepidly optimistic outlook by way of a sticky, memorable hook. Check out the off...
R.I.P. Louise Fletcher, Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Dead at 88
Louise Fletcher, the Oscar-winning actress best known for her role as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, has died at age 88. Her family announced her death to Deadline, saying she died in her sleep at her home in Montdurausse, France. Born on July 22nd, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, Fletcher got her start by appearing in 1950s television Westerns like Lawman and Maverick. In 1959, she married film producer Jerry Bick, who she remained with until 1977. The couple had two children, and she took 11 years off from acting to raise them. In 1974, she appeared in Robert Altman’s crime drama Thieves Like Us, where she caught the attention of director Miloš Forman. Forman then cast her in his upcoming film adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, ending...
LL Cool J Vs. DJ Akademiks: Intense Hip-Hop Debate Pops Off On Twitter
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 2 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Ada Ehi – Settled
The multi-talented and award-winning artist Ada Ehi is out with a mind-blowing song tagged “Settled”. Ada Ogochukwu Ehi who is popularly known as ADA is a talented Nigerian gospel music superstar that is known for her beauty and unique voice plus her unique writing skills when it comes to African gospel pop songs. From 2009 when she professionally began her music journey till date she has always brought hit songs to the table. The Lagos state-born songster came to the limelight after releasing her song tagged Bobo Me in 2013 and has stayed relevant in the music industry to date. The Multiple award-winning songster Ada Ehi is out with a powerful praise song she tagged “Settled” which happens to be her most highly anticipated so far, released in 2020. Ada is one music minister that has consi...
Dunsin Oyekan – Imole De
The Eminent talented gospel musician Dunsin Oyekan is out with this soul-lifting song titled “Imole de”. The unique and award-winning Nigerian gospel praise and worship leader, Dunsin Oyekan dropped this life-changing and a sensational track titled ”Imole de”. Dunsin Oyekan is known for his evergreen songs that penetrate the heart of his audience inspiring them to worship the maker all the more. Dunsin is an able minister who is always ready to bless the lives of many with his soul-lifting song. This was made obvious some few weeks ago when the multiple award-winning songsters were involved in a ghastly motor accident. ALSO CHECKOUT: Dunsin Oyekan – With Joy The able minister survived it without a single scratch on his body and also ministered that same day to the glory of God. This wonder...
New York Drill Rappers Removed From the Rolling Loud Bill at Request of NYPD
At least three rappers associated with New York’s drill scene have been removed from the lineup of this weekend’s Rolling Loud music festival at request of the City of New York Police Department, The New York Times reports. Those who have been named are the Bronx’s Sha Ek and Ron Suno, as well as Brooklyn’s 22Gz. The removals come just one day before the weekend-long festival is set to begin at Queens’ Citi Field. This is not the first time that Rolling Loud and the NYPD have clashed. In 2019, five drill rappers were removed from the festival’s New York pitstop, including Casanova, Pop Smoke, Sheff G, and 22Gz. At the time, the assistant chief at the Police Department wrote in a letter to organizers, “The New York City Police Department believes if these individuals are allowed to perform,...
How to Watch Global Citizen Festival 2022
Global Citizen’s 10th anniversary festivals take place today in New York and the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Starting at 4 p.m. Eastern, the shows will air online and on TV across a variety of channels. Performers include Metallica, Rosalía, Mariah Carey, Måneskin, the Jonas Brothers, and Mickey Guyton in New York, and SZA, Stormzy, H.E.R., and Tems in Accra. Watch a livestream broadcasting from both events below. Viewers around the world can stream the events online, via the following platforms: Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple TV, Global Citizen, Twitch, Twitter, Veeps, and YouTube. In the United States, the event also airs on ABC and ABC News (via TV, Hulu, and YouTube), FX, and iHeartRadio (both on the radio and in the app). The festival is urging world leaders at the United Natio...
