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Black Clergy Leaders Urge Jay-Z to Move Chateau Oscar Party Amid Hotel Boycott
Black clergy leaders joined veteran Chateau Marmont workers on Friday morning (March 25) at a press conference held outside Roc Nation’s Hollywood office to urge its founder Jay-Z to reconsider his plan to host his exclusive Gold Party, the most coveted Oscar night invite, on the grounds of the legendary Sunset Strip hotel. L.A. hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 11 has organized an expanding, star-studded boycott movement, enacted in response to alleged systemic labor violations, racial injustice, and sexual discrimination. Explore Explore Jay-Z See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Speakers included Rev. William D. Smart Jr., the executive director of the regional chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and Pastor Cue, with the Clergy For ...
10 Things Taylor Hawkins Did Beyond Foo Fighters That You Should Know
Taylor Hawkins was a Foo Fighter first and foremost. Before his sudden and shocking death on Friday (March 25), the 50-year-old musician logged 25 years, eight studio albums and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with the group. During that time, he arguably became the second most-recognized member of the Foo Fighters next to Dave Grohl. It will forever be the first entry in his legacy. But as the saying goes, there is more. Before and beyond the Foos was a wealth of other musical experiences, ranging from his own side projects to collaborations. Each project was memorable in its own way and part of what made Hawkins one of the most celebrate and genuinely liked figures in rock ‘n’ roll. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the occasion of hi...
Taylor Hawkins Had 10 Substances in His System When He Died, Colombian Officials Report
Authorities in Colombia have released preliminary information from their investigation into Taylor Hawkins’ death. The shocking news of the longtime Foo Fighters drummer’s passing at age 50 was announced Friday night (March 25) in a social media statement published on the band’s accounts. Although Hawkins’ cause of death has not been confirmed, the Attorney General’s Office of Colombia on Saturday evening (March 26) reported an update that a urine toxicology test had found traces of 10 types of substances in his system, including THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The office noted that the National Institute of Forensic Medicine will continue its medical inquiry to come to “t...
Stevie Nicks Pens Tribute to Her Friend Taylor Hawkins: ‘When He Left the Room, Everyone Was Sad’
Mourning the shocking loss of friend and fellow musician Taylor Hawkins, Stevie Nicks shared an emotional note on social media upon his death this weekend. The Foo Fighters drummer’s passing was announced via a social media statement from the band’s accounts Friday night (March 25). Hawkins was 50. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I just have to say,” Nicks wrote on her own social media accounts on Saturday, “Thank goodness for the photo booth in the Foo Fighters studio. Because of these pictures my friendship with Taylor will always be at my fingertips.” The Fleetwood Mac member and solo singer-songwriter uploaded a pair of black-and-white personal snapshots of a grinning Hawkins and herself. “He always came to my shows,” she noted. “He and hi...
Kidd Creole’s Murder Trial Opens With Self-Defense Claim
The trial of rapper Kidd Creole has begun in New York City with his lawyer telling a jury it was self-defense when the hip-hop pioneer stabbed a homeless man to death in 2017. The artist, a founding member of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, is charged with murder and went on trial Friday (March 25) in a Manhattan criminal court. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Prosecutors said the rapper, whose real name is Nathaniel Glover, stabbed John Jolly twice in the chest with a steak knife after becoming enraged because he thought Jolly was gay and hitting on him. The stabbing happened as Glover was walking to his maintenance job in midtown Manhattan shortly before midnight on Aug. 1, 2017, and Jolly asked him “What’s up?” authorities said. “L...
Razzies: Filmed Version of ‘Diana’ Stage Musical Tops 2022 Winners
As awards season wraps up this weekend with the 2022 Oscars, the Razzie Awards is continuing with tradition and announcing, the day before the Academy Awards, its picks for the worst in film from 2021. After scoring the most Razzie nominations, Netflix’s filmed version of the Princess Diana Broadway musical, Diana, won the most Razzie Awards, scooping up five trophies. The project, the stage production of which closed on Dec. 19, won worst picture, actress, supporting actress, director and screenplay. Warner Bros.’ Space Jam revival received the second highest number of Razzie trophies, three, with star LeBron James named worst actor. Space Jam: A New Legacy also won worst screen couple and remake, rip-off or sequel. Indeed, the only one of the four Razzie Awards it was nominated for but d...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Will No Longer Attend Oscars After Wife Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lin-Manuel Miranda will no longer attend the 94th Annual Oscars on Sunday night at the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre in person after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. The award-winning composer announced he would miss this year’s ceremony via his Twitter Saturday afternoon (March 26). “Made it to Hollywood… This weekend, my wife tested ➕ for COVID. She’s doing fine. Kids & I have tested ➖, but out of caution, I won’t be going to the Oscars tomorrow night,” he said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Cheering for my TickTickBoom & Encanto families w my own family, alongside all of you, ALL of you,” he concluded in his tweet. Miranda’s directorial debut, Tick, Tick … BOOM!, is up for two Oscars at the 2022 ceremony, including Andrew Garfield’s best actor ...
Red Velvet Explain the ‘Unique, Imaginative World’ That Inspired ‘Feel My Rhythm’ Album
With the release of The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm, Red Velvet once again reclaim their crowns as K-pop’s multifaceted, multi-genre-conquering queens. While Feel My Rhythm‘s album artwork, and the Bach-sampling opening in the title track, all hint at a fantastical-pop approach, nothing is ever so simple for the quintet. Soon enough, clanging electronic production soon jumps into the mix, all making for a hit single equal parts experimental and elegant. Explore Explore Red Velvet See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Feel My Rhythm continues to showcase Red Velvet’s range, with “Beg for Me” letting the group show how they’re “real nasty but still keeping it classy,” the sleek synths of “Rainbow Halo” letting them easily fit among some of RV’s best sy...
Taylor Hawkins Mourned by Tom Morello, Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Barker & More: ‘The World Was Lucky to Have His Gifts’
The Foo Fighters announced news of drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death on their social accounts late Friday (March 25), stunning the band’s fans and peers alike. Hawkins’ musical contemporaries immediately took to Twitter and Instagram to share their RIP messages for the drummer and to celebrate his “spirit and unstoppable rock power,” as Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave’s Tom Morello put it. Ozzy Osbourne remembered Hawkins as “a great person and an amazing musician.” Kiss’ Paul Stanley wrote that he was “speechless and gutted” by the news. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the Foo Fighters’ own statement, the band highlighted the 50-year-old’s “musical spirit and infectious laughter.” Below, find updating musician reaction to the news: God ...
Miley Cyrus Says She’ll Dedicate Next Show to Late Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins: ‘Love Forever’
Miley Cyrus took to her Instagram story Friday night (March 25) to share a touching tribute to friend and legendary Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, whose death was announced just a few hours prior. She shared a smiling photo of Hawkins with the caption: “This is how I’ll always remember you… My show tomorrow is dedicated to Taylor Hawkins.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a second Instagram Story, Cyrus shared a link to the song “Brass in Pocket” by The Pretenders, saying the song marks her “favorite memory with Taylor,” adding, “Playing it on repeat imagining us laughing… love forever.” The late drummer died suddenly on Friday in Bogotá, Colombia, just hours before the Foo Fighters were set to play Festival Estéreo Picnic. He was 50. T...
Gwen Stefani Explains Her Missing Wedding Ring on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’: ‘I’m Sorry, Blakey!’
Gwen Stefani was wearing a ring on just about every finger except her ring finger during her Thursday (March 24) appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! But rest assured, she and Blake Shelton are still very much married. “I was like, ‘OK, I’m gonna put it in the jewelry cleaner so Jimmy sees how sparkly and amazing my ring is,’ and then boop! Hello, empty finger!” she said, explaining how she forgot to wear her wedding ring for the first time that night. “I’m sorry, Blakey! I love my husband, and I love being married to him. It’s just the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It was the first time host Kimmel had brought Stefani on as a guest since she got married, meaning the 52-year-old singer-songwriter h...
Acraze On ‘Do It To It’ Becoming An Accidental Hit and Why He’ll Do It Again
Charlie Duncker’s path to dance world fame began while watching Instagram stories in bed one morning. After he saw a clip in which a friend showed off her new car with girl group Cherish’s 2006 R&B hit, “Do It To It,” playing as a backing track, his phone went glitchy, then the song started skipping — and inspiration struck. Explore Explore Acraze See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I was like, ‘Wait, this could be sick!’ ” says the 26-year-old Orlando, Fla.-based producer, who performs as Acraze. Within minutes, he was at his computer to perfect the idea, pitching down vocals and adding drums. An hour later, he had a rough house edit of the 2006 original (which featured Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ and peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot ...
