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‘AGT’ Vocalist Emily Bland Has Hidden Talents: Watch
Emily Bland has some voice, but it’s not all that it seems. By auditioning on America’s Got Talent Tuesday night (Aug. 2) she came to the right place. The 29-year-old Arkansas native showed sneaky comedy talents early on, opening up with anecdotes from her other job, as a hotel worker. But it’s singing that is the dream that drives her. Or so she explains. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A Garth Brooks fan, she’s confident she can go all the way with her pipes. “I sure hope so, I’m here. I got here.” And then, she sang, with a deep baritone which had everyone in the room confused. Bewildered even. When her husband strolled onto the stage to the strains of Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” no one was any the wiser. Howie Mandel wr...
Kate Bush Hasn’t Gotten Much Grammy Recognition: Will This Be Her Year?
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” is one of the biggest hits of the summer. It holds at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind monster hits by Lizzo and Harry Styles. Fans want to know if there’s any way it could get some attention when the nominations for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards are announced on Nov. 15. In addition to being a major hit, “Running Up That Hill” is the kind of record that Grammy voters often respond to – both classy and accessible. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bush first released the recording in 1985, so it won’t be eligible for record of the year, though a live or alternate recording of it could be. The Recording Academy’s current Grammy rule book explains: “A song…must have been releas...
‘AGT’ Contestant Stopped Mid-Song, Then Hits a Home Run With an Original: Watch
Fans of America’s Got Talent will know that, when Simon Cowell demands a singer hit a song twice, it’s only when they’re holding back something special. Camille K is a case in point. The 16-year-old New Jersey native stepped on the AGT stage with a guitar and smile that meant business. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news When asked what she has that stands out above the thousands of other hopefuls, the youngster remarked, “I want to spread love and joy through my music. And tell my story.” Cowell killed the number early. “That was ok. You have a nice voice, my only issue is you have to do something more stand-out.” An original perhaps. Camille obliged with “Still in Love,” a song about suffering with heartbreak, and still feeling love for t...
Bruno Mars Will Officially Open Sydney’s Allianz Stadium
Bruno Mars will bring some 24K magic to Sydney later this year when he officially opens the new Allianz Stadium. The pop superstar is booked to perform Friday, Oct. 14 and the following evening to raise the curtain at the rebuilt venue. Veteran concert promoter Paul Dainty, CEO of TEG Dainty, part of the TEG group, is producing the shows. “It’s incredibly exciting to welcome audiences back to Allianz Stadium in the heart of Sydney and who better to lead the opening celebrations than the legendary, record-breaking artist Bruno Mars,” he says in a statement. “These opening shows will go down in history as not to be missed.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Mars’ most recent studio album, 24K Magic, debuted at No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart...
Phaemous ft Tim Lyre – Gbedu
Don’t miss this brand new single from Phaemous titled Gbedu, out now. Talented singer Phaemous has a newly released track titled Gbedu, featuring Tim Lyre. The new piece of music is a vibe and he dedicates it to his fans. Gbedu is a fantastic track that is a follow-up to his last released tune Sapio–Medula and his third track for the year. Nevertheless, it should be added to your playlist, and happy listening. Listen and share Phaemous ft Tim Lyre – Gbedu below.
Freezle ft Portable – Abu Dhabi
Check out Freezle’s brand new single titled Abu Dhabi, out now. Fast-rising music act Freezle has a brand new song out called Abu Dhabi, which features Zazzu crooner Portable. The new record which was produced by TCode is a thrilling piece of music that follows a couple of previously released tracks such as Phor, Let Me Know, Grace, and Level Up. It is a street vibe worth the listen and should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Freezle ft Portable – Abu Dhabi below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Freezle_-_Abu_Dhabi_ft_Portable__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Deftones Announce 2022 Dia de Los Deftones Fest with Turnstile, Phantogram, and More
Deftones have announced the lineup for their annual Dia de Los Deftones festival, which is set to take place November 5th at Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Joining the alt-metal veterans on the bill this year are Turnstile, Phantogram, Freddie Gibbs, and more. Tickets for the one-day fest go on sale to the general public on Friday (August 5th) at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster, with VIP packages and a band pre-sale available Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT using the code ANOTRES. A separate Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday at 10 a.m. PT. This year marks the third Dia de Los Deftones overall, but the first since 2019, after the band skipped the fest the past two years due to the pandemic. Joining the aforementioned acts on the 2022 bill are Audrey Nuna, Destroy Boys, Prov...
Dev Patel Intervenes in Knife Fight, Claims There Are “No Heroes”
Well, if it isn’t our own Green Knight in shining armor. Actor Dev Patel reportedly intervened in a knife fight in Australia on Monday, August 1st, and played the part to perfection with his selfless and potentially lifesaving act. According to local Australian affiliate 7News, the skirmish took place in Patel’s current hometown of Adelaide when a man and woman began fighting in the streets of the city’s business district. Patel witnessed the altercation already in progress from a nearby convenience store and was amongst a group of witnesses who were able to successfully intercede. However, their attempts did not completely protect the two conflicting parties from harm, as the woman allegedly stabbed the man in the chest. She was later arrested on the scene and charged with aggravated assa...
“All Hell Breaks Loose” in Official Trailer for Atlanta’s Final Season: Watch
Donald Glover’s award-winning series Atlanta will conclude with the fourth and final season, and as the new official trailer promises, “All hell breaks loose.” Season 4 debuts September 15th on FX. The trailer shows gunshots, a brief image of what may be a jail cell, burnouts in expensive cars, and little kids with big music dreams and some bottled water to sell. But at the center of it all is Glover’s characer Earn Marks, who seems to be going through a mental health crisis. “You seem frustrated today,” he’s told. “I’m not upset about anything,” he responds peevishly. “I mean, not to flex, but work is good… Then all hell breaks loose.” Check out the trailer below. Advertisement Related Video Season 3 debuted earlier this year and Consequence named it one of the best TV show...
Hatebreed Announce Perseverance 20th Anniversary 2022 US Tour
Hatebreed are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album Perseverance with a Fall 2022 US headlining tour. Gatecreeper and Bleeding Through will support select dates, with Bodysnatcher and Dying Wish along for the full run. The outing kicks off October 27th in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and runs through November 20th in San Diego. Bleeding Through will sub for Gatecreeper for the final three dates. There are also additional shows that have yet to be announced. Pre-sale tickets are now available for select dates, with the general on-sale beginning Friday (August 5th). Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster. Advertisement Related Video Hatebreed’s sophomore album Perseverance was the LP that elevated them to household-name status in metal circles. Released in 2002, it marked the band’s major ...
Dia de los Deftones 2022 Announced With Turnstile, Freddie Gibbs, More
The Deftones annual festival event Dia de los Deftones is returning on November 5 at San Diego’s Gallagher Square at Petco Park. In addition to Deftones’ headlining set, the lineup includes Turnstile, Freddie Gibbs, Phantogram, Audrey Nuna, Destroy Boys, Provoker, and Cold Gawd. Find ticket information and the event’s poster below. Deftones released their last album Ohms in 2020. Turnstile have been touring behind their new album Glow On. The last installment of Dia de los Deftones featured Chvrches, Gojira, and Jpegmafia. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dia de los Deftones 2022
Steve Lacy Announces 2022 Tour
Steve Lacy has announced the Give You the World Tour. The North American dates behind his new album Gemini Rights take place this fall, kicking off in the Midwest before closing out in Los Angeles. Find those dates and ticket information below. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Steve Lacy: Give You the World Tour Steve Lacy: 10-02 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre10-04 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater10-05 Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre10-06 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall10-09 Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall10-10 Boston, MA – Royale10-11 Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts10-13 Baltimore, MD – Ba...
