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New Orleans’ Voodoo Fest Canceled for 3rd Straight Year
Fans of the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience will have to wait a bit longer before the festival returns to New Orleans. On Friday (June 10), organizers confirmed in an announcement on social media and the festival’s website that the event won’t happen this year, calling it a “pause.” New Orleans’ major spring festivals – the Jazz & Heritage Festival, the French Quarter Festival and the BUKU Music + Art Project – all returned in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Essence Festival of Culture is set for an in-person comeback the first weekend in July. The Voodoo Fest is an annual festival held in City Park featuring national and local acts. It draws a heavy crowd of young people from the city and surrounding areas and is usually held on Halloween weekend. Org...
Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake Reunite for ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ at L.A. Concert
Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake have reunited onstage! Stapleton welcomed surprise guest Timberlake for a duet of the country music star’s Traveller album song “Tennessee Whiskey” during his concert at the Kia Forum near Los Angeles on Friday night (June 10). “I guarantee that most of you probably know me because of this man I’m about to bring onstage,” the long-bearded singer told the crowd when introducing JT. “He’s one of the greatest musical artists that has ever lived.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From there, the Memphis-born pop superstar excitedly walked onstage and took a few bows before the two musicians performed a stirring duet of “Tennessee Whiskey,” which appeared on the country singer’s 2015 debut album, Traveller. Stapl...
Ringo Starr Postpones Summer Tour Dates After All Starr Band Members Test Positive for COVID-19
Ringo Starr is postponing the remaining dates of his 2022 summer tour after two of his All-Starr Band members tested positive for the coronavirus. The legendary Beatles drummer announced on his website Saturday (June 11) that the 12 concerts left on his North American trek will be pushed to September 2022 after it was discovered that keyboardist Edgar Winter and guitarist Steve Lukather were diagnosed with COVID-19. “We are so sorry to let the fans down,” Starr said in a statement. “It’s been wonderful to be back out on the road and we have been having such a great time playing for you all. But as we all know, Covid is still here and despite being careful these things happen. I want to thank the fans for their patience, I send you all peace and love, and we can’t wait to be back in the fal...
Taylor Swift Drops 11-Minute ‘Short Film’ Version of ‘All Too Well’ Song on Spotify & Apple Music
Is 10 minutes of “All Too Well” just not enough “All Too Well” for you? Fans noticed that an 11-minute version of Taylor Swift‘s opus, with updated instrumentals and a retailored outro, was quietly made available to stream on Saturday (June 11) as the singer-songwriter-director screened and discussed her All Too Well short film at the Tribeca Festival in New York City. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The newly released, cinematic version of “All Too Well,” officially titled “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film),” actually clocks in at 11 minutes, 26 seconds. The actual “10-minute” version that was released on Swift’s re-recorded Red album is 10 minutes, 13 seconds long. The end of Swift’s latest edit of the song repeats the...
Rudy Giuliani’s Story Reimagined as an Opera in ‘Rudy! A Documusical’ at Tribeca Festival
A new documentary about Rudy Giuliani premiering at the Tribeca Festival weaves in musical performances to give the ups and downs of the man once commonly referred to as “America’s Mayor” an operatic flavor. Rudy! A Documusical, directed by Jed Rothstein, is in large part a sober, conventional analysis of the unlikely trajectory of Giuliani’s political life, from New York prosecutor, mayor and Sept. 11 hero to the pusher of bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election for then-President Donald Trump. But to fully convey the exaggerated highs and lows of Giuliani, Rothstein felt he needed a Greek chorus. “His story is very operatic,” Rothstein said in an interview. “The music can bring out emotional truths that’s different than having someone talk about it. It’s certainly unconventional in a...
Melissa McCarthy Says She ‘Burst Out Crying’ When She Heard Halle Bailey’s Voice on ‘Little Mermaid’ Set
Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is set to release in 2023, boasting an all-star cast that includes Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Melissa McCarthy and Halle Bailey as Ariel. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Thursday (June 9), McCarthy, who plays Ursula in the upcoming film, responded to a question from a fan who asked, “How Halle Bailey’s version of Ariel in The Little Mermaid and are there any new songs in this live action version?” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “First, I’ll say I’ll be killed for anything I say,” McCarthy jokingly replied, before sharing a heartwarming story. “Secondly, we were on set and they just started playing Halle’s version of the song.” At this point, t...
Here’s What Britney Spears’ Wedding Has in Common With ‘Ever After,’ According to Drew Barrymore
In 1998, Drew Barrymore got to live out her very own Cinderella story as the star of Ever After, a whimsical romantic drama inspired by the famous fairy tale. Now, Barrymore says she got to witness Britney Spears living out her Cinderella story — but this time, in real life. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Friday (June 10), the actress-turned-daytime talk show host took to Instagram to share photos from Spears’ intimate wedding to Sam Asghari, where Barrymore was a guest. “What I learned from Ever After is that we must rescue ourselves and yet still want the fairy tale,” Barrymore captioned the photos. “And that’s exactly what Britney did! I couldn’t be happier for her intrepid journey !!!!!!!” The Instagram carousel includes Barrymore sandw...
Britney Spears Gets Restraining Order Against Ex-Husband Jason Alexander
Britney Spears has gotten an emergency restraining order against her first husband, Jason Allen Alexander, after he broke into her home on her wedding day on Thursday (June 9) and was subsequently arrested. The pop star’s attorney Mathew Rosengart confirmed the news to Billboard on Friday (June 10), noting that there is an “Emergency Protective Order” in place. An EPO expires after five to seven calendar days. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I thank the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office for their good work,” he shared in a press statement. “This was an outrageous and disgraceful security breach and I hope law enforcement does everything possible to ensure Mr. Alexander is fully and vigorously prosecuted and convicted for his crimina...
Britney Spears Gushes Over ‘Spectacular’ Wedding Day, Thanks Her Famous Girlfriends for Attending
Britney Spears was basking in her bridal glow on Friday (June 10) as she took to Instagram to share a series of gorgeous photos from her wedding to longtime partner Sam Asghari. “Wow !!! Holy holy crap !!! WE DID IT !!! WE GOT MARRIED !!! Gggggeeeeezzzzz !!! It was the most spectacular day !!! I was so nervous all morning but then at 2:00 pm it really hit me … WE’RE GETTING MARRIED !!! I had a panic attack and then got it together … the crew who created our home into literally a dream castle were fantastic !!!” she wrote alongside a number of smiling photos. “The ceremony was a dream and the party was even better !!! So many incredible people came to our wedding and I’m still in shock !!!” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts ...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Anna Lunoe, Marshmello & Khalid, The Chainsmokers & More
This week in dance music: We spoke with white hot U.K. producer HAAi on the occasion of her new album, the video for Daft Punk and The Weeknd‘s “I Feel It Coming” reached a casual billion views on YouTube, Acraze continued to do it to it by signing with Capitol Records in partnership with Thrive Music, in honor of Pride Month we ranked the top 60 LGBTQ anthems of all time, ODESZA dropped a new single ahead of their hotly anticipated album coming next month, Claude VonStroke’s venerable Dirtybird Campout West Coast dropped a mighty lineup for its October fest, the PNAU edit of Dua Lipa and Elton John‘s “Cold Heart” clocked its 34th week at No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and we spoke with L.A. producer Swardy upon the occasion of his immensely delightful (and Porter Robison-approved!) n...
Lizzo Honors Female Friendship With Bouncy New Song ‘Grrrls’: Listen
Calling all ladies: This one’s for you. Lizzo dropped her new single “Grrrls” on Friday (June 10) — the second off her upcoming album Special — and it’s all about showing the love for her inner circle of best girl friends. “Where my girls, where my girls at?” the 34-year-old pop star sings on the track, her voice leading the charge over a bouncing bass beat and a repeating “wooo” vocal sample. “This the type of fight I’m looking for.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ahead of the song’s release, Lizzo took to Instagram to celebrate its arrival with a slow-motion dance party to the lyrics, “That’s my girl, we codependent/ If she with it then I’m with it/ Yeah we tussle, mind your business.” “GRRRLS GRRRLS GRRRLS,” she captioned the v...
Demi Lovato Drops ‘Holy Fvck’ Lead Single ‘Skin of My Teeth’: Stream It Now
Demi Lovato sure wasn’t kidding when they said their next era was going to be punk rock. The former pop star’s electric new single “Skin of My Teeth” arrived on streaming services at midnight Friday (June 10), along with a new music video, perfectly kicking off Lovato’s official entry into edgy rock n’ roll with upcoming album Holy Fvck. “I’m alive by the skin of my teeth/ I survived when it got harder to breathe/ God d–n it I just wanna be free.” Lovato continues over high-voltage guitar and gritty amp feedback, “I’m just trying to keep my head above water/ I’m your son and I’m your daughter/ I’m your mother I’m your father/ I’m just a product of the problem.” The “Cool for the Summer” singer’s subversion from pop has been a long time coming, as documented by a January Instagram post show...
