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Stevie Nicks Announces 2022 U.S. Tour Dates
Stevie Nicks has announced a handful of tour stops in the United States for later this year. Vanessa Carlton will open the shows. Take a look at the itinerary below. After announcing a live album and concert film, Nicks released a new song titled “Show Them the Way” in October 2020. The single—her first new solo music in six years—featured Dave Grohl on drums and arrived with a video directed by Cameron Crowe. She later joined Miley Cyrus on a “Midnight Sky” remix and made a guest appearance on Maroon 5’s “Remedy.” Revisit Pitchfork’s feature “Stevie Nicks: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs.” 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. Stevie Nicks: Live in Conce...
Watch Joni Mitchell Discuss Her Surprise Newport Folk Festival Appearance on CBS Mornings
Joni Mitchell took the stage at Newport Folk Festival over the weekend, her first full show in more than 20 years. Now, she’s discussed the appearance with CBS Mornings, along with Brandi Carlile, who helped facilitate the “Joni Jam” at the festival. See it below. Mitchell joined the proceedings during a set billed as “Brandi Carlile and Friends,” which also included Blake Mills, Wynonna Judd, Taylor Goldsmith, Marcus Mumford, and more. It was Mitchell’s first appearance at Newport since 1969, and her first major public performance since 2013. Mitchell performed some of her most beloved songs, including “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides Now.” She played guitar during “Just Like This Train,” a skill that she had lost after the 2015 brain aneurysm that threatened her life. She told CBS Morni...
Watch Kendrick Lamar Perform “Silent Hill” With Kodak Black at Rolling Loud Miami
Kendrick Lamar brought out Kodak Black during his headlining set at Rolling Loud Miami 2022 last night (July 24). The two performed the Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers song “Silent Hill” together. Black played a Rolling Loud set of his own earlier in the day, and the performances marked his first live appearances following his arrest for felony drug charges in July. Watch a fan-shot video capturing the “Silent Hill” collaboration below. Kodak Black wasn’t the only notable guest at Rolling Loud Miami this weekend. After canceling his headlining set less than a week before it was supposed to happen, Kanye West decided to show up after all, joining Lil Durk to perform “Hot Shit” and “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1.” Kid Cudi stepped in to fill West’s shoes at Rolling Loud, but he cut his set...
Sorry Announce Fall 2022 North American Tour
Sorry have announced new North American tour dates, kicking off November 8 in Philadelphia. The headlining tour follows a set of spring dates opening for Sleaford Mods. Check out the full list of dates below. Anywhere But Here, the north London band’s follow-up to 2020’s 925, is due out October 7 via Domino. So far, Sorry have shared the album’s “There’s So Many People That Want to Be Loved” and “Let the Lights On.” The band released the Twixtustwain EP last year. Read about why Sorry’s 925 was one of Pitchfork’s “Great Records You May Have Missed: Spring 2020.” 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. Sorry: 2022 North American Headline Tour Sorry: 10-1...
NBA YoungBoy Drops New Track “Change” As Album Release Date Nears
NBA YoungBoy has returned with a fresh single and music video, “Change.” Directed by Isaac Garcia, the official visual features a simple montage of the rapper performing around a mostly-bare white-walled room. YoungBoy’s rapid pace of putting out new music has given way to a few song titles that sound a bit similar. While this new single is simply called “Change,” he already has the tracks “Changed” and or “Change (4 Freedom).” “I done sat up in the prison all night, wishin’ that I’m holdin’ you,” he raps. “Tryna make my money, bring me close to you, I’m feelin’ sorry.” The new track arrives as YoungBoy gears up for the release of his sprawling 30-track album, The Last Slimeto. Slated to drop next month on August 5 via Atlantic Records and Never Broke Again, the project will land as YoungB...
Keke Palmer Shuts Down Career Comparisons To Zendaya, Brings Up Colorism Debate
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: SOPA Images / Getty Keke Palmer is one of the most dynamic entertainers around, showcasing her vast talents as an actress, television co-shot, and social media darling. Palmer took to Twitter to address comparisons to another young actress in Zendaya, and also spoke to the colorism debate that sparked the chatter. Keke Palmer, 28, fired off a weekend missive on Twitter after one user drew comparisons between her and Zendaya, 25, just as the film NOPE from director Jordan Peele had a big opening weekend. “I’d like someone to do a deep-drive on the similarities and differences between Keke Palmer and Zendaya’s careers. This may be one of the clearest examples of how colorism plays out in Hollywood. They were both child-stars, but their mainstream popu...
Dave Chappelle Opens Up For Chris Rock & Kevin Hart At MSG
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shannon Finney / Getty Dave Chappelle was recently under fire in Minneapolis for some of his past comments on members of the LGBTQ community but the controversy certainly hasn’t hampered his career. Chappelle was a surprise opening act for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart‘s tour stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Dave Chappelle, thought to be a ticket holder on the so-called cancel culture train, hasn’t seen much in the way of barriers of entry for his particular brand of comedy. After a venue in Minnesota decided not to host the Washington, D.C. native, another venue took up the slack and the show went on. As Variety reports, Chappelle shocked guests at Rock and Hart’s joint comedy show at the famed MSG venue and naturally railed against cancel culture a...
Adele Announces Rescheduled Dates for Las Vegas Residency
Adele has rescheduled her long-awaited Las Vegas residency, which will finally kick off on November 18th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Weekends with Adele” spans 32 shows taking place through March 25th, 2023. In addition to 24 rescheduled shows, Adele has added eight more dates to the itinerary. A select number of tickets will be available across all 32 performances, with access limited to fans who held tickets for the original show dates or who previously registered for tickets and were waitlisted. Eligible fans will receive an email invitation from Ticketmaster on Wednesday, August 3rd. Head here for more information. Advertisement Related Video Coming in support of Adele’s fourth album, 30, “Weekends with Adele” was originally supposed to take place between January and April 202...
DJ Aroma – Rave Mixtape
Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Aroma comes through with a new mix titled “Rave Aroma” (mixtape). DJ Aroma treats his listeners with a brand new mixtape of banging songs compilation. The mixtape features various afrobeat and dancehall artists across the world. It is a fantastic music experience for your listening pleasure and turn-up. TOP PICKS FOR YOU: However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share DJ Aroma – Rave Mixtape below.Download
Jae5 ft Dave & BNXN – Propeller
Don’t miss this brand new single from Jae5 titled – Propeller. British-Ghanaian music producer Jae5 unleashes a brand new single titled “Propeller“, which he links up with Dave and BNXN for an exciting experience. The new music is a fantastic piece he had always wanted to share with his fans and most especially for working with Dave & BNXN. Propeller follows his previously released song “Dimension” featuring Skepta & Rema. Just to add, Jae5 recently disclosed how much he charges for music production via his Twitter handle. Listen and share Jae5 ft Dave & BNXN – “Propeller” below. Download coming soon.
George Ezra Challenges LF System For U.K. Chart Crown
LF System is dancing to another U.K. chart title with “Afraid To Feel,” though George Ezra could have his own plans. Eza’s “Green Green Grass” is steadily growing, and is set for a new chart peak. Lifted from Gold Rush Kid, his third consecutive U.K. albums chart leader, “Green Green Grass” lifts 3-2 on the First Look chart. It’s Ezra’s seventh U.K. Top 10 entry. The leader on the chart blast is LF System’s disco-channeling hit, which remains on track for a fourth consecutive week at No. 1. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, this week’s highest new entry could belong to British rapper Central Cee, whose new number “Doja” is set for a No. 4 entry. If it holds its position, it’ll give the London artist his fourth U.K. Top 10. Finall...
Joni Mitchell Plays Surprise Newport Folk Festival Set With Special Guests
Folk icon Joni Mitchell wowed the crowd at the Newport Folk Festival on Sunday (July 24) when the “Big Yellow Taxi” singer took the stage for her first full-length live set in more than 20 years. In her first appearance at the annual gathering since 1969, the reclusive Mitchell held court on a gilded chair for a 13-song set that included a parade of special guests paying tribute to the 78-year-old singer who has struggled with health issues and rarely appeared in public since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2015. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Rolling Stone reported that Mitchell was supported by a group that included newly solo singer Marcus Mumford, Brandi Carlile, Blake Mills, Lucius, Taylor Goldsmith, Wynonna and more as they pitched in on s...
