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Summerfest Organizers Scale Back COVID Precautions
Organizers of Milwaukee’s Summerfest music celebration are planning to scale back COVID-19 precautions this year. WTMJ-AM reported that festival organizers announced Wednesday (Feb. 16) that guests won’t need to wear masks, show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or show proof of vaccination to enter the grounds this year. “MWF will monitor the situation and continue to work closely with health experts, while following local guidelines,” festival officials said in a news release. The move comes as COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward in Wisconsin. The seven-day average of confirmed tests stood at 1,371 as of Thursday, down from 18,101 on Jan. 16, according to the latest data from the state health department data. Organizers canceled the festival in 2020 after the pandemic began. Last y...
Kanye West Says His ‘Beef List’ Is ‘Twice as Long’ as This One
Kanye West, aka Ye, has a long list of beefs — one that he willingly added a number of names to this weekend. On Saturday (Feb. 19), the rapper shared a list of “Kanye Beefs” that had been compiled and posted on Twitter. The list contained names like Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Kid Cudi, Drake and Beyoncé, and several others. “Come on guys… This list is twice as long,” Ye quipped on Instagram. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “You gotta put Apple Spotify Vivendi Universal Lucien Grange Tik Tok Black History Month Obama the whole cast of SNL Hillary Clinton the Devil himself Corey Gamble Bezos Charlamagne Disney Librals and of course Skete and any and all corny s— in general Can somebody from Chicago let these people know what Skete meant when we w...
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s HueningKai Shares Vibrant Cover of Avril Lavigne ‘Sk8er Boi’: Listen
TOMORROW X TOGETHER‘s HueningKai has dropped a stellar solo cover of Avril Lavigne‘s hit song “Sk8er Boi.” The K-pop singer’s faithful rendition of the pop-punk staple arrived on Saturday (Feb. 19) through TXT’s YouTube channel. The high-energy cover, clocking in at three-and-a-half minutes, was accompanied by an animated clip of a skateboarder gliding down the street. Avril’s original version of “Sk8er Boi,” from her 2002 debut album Let Go, peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Earlier in the week, HueningKai tweeted a photo of himself holding a skateboard over his shoulder and winking to the camera, referencing “Sk8er Boi” in the caption. Lavigne caught wind of the post and left a comment with three sign ...
Doja Cat Delivers Hilarious Impersonations of Beyonce, Oprah, Elvis Presley & More
Doja Cat is not only a genre-blending artist, but also an impeccable actress. The star took to TikTok to play one of the app’s games, which prompts you to do an impression of a randomly selected celebrity. The “Woman” singer was tasked with doing her best takes on Drew Barrymore, Oprah, Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Elvis Presley, Al Pacino and more — all of which she did in her characteristically goofy manner: a one-second facial expression or word. For example, her Presley impression caused her to lower her chin and look up, capturing the King of Rock & Roll’s smoldering stare, and when she took on Jackson’s likeness, she simply shouted, “What!” Explore Explore Doja Cat See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news @dojacat💦🥵♬ original sound –...
Kelly Clarkson Gets Her ‘Boogie’ on for This Brooks & Dunn Cover: Watch
Kelly Clarkson invites you to get down, turn around and go to town in her new cover of Brooks & Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” Reconnecting with her country roots Friday (Feb. 18), the Texas-born artist showed off her twang in the newest installment of “Kellyoke,” The Kelly Clarkson Show‘s hit cover series. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As usual, The Voice coach was accompanied by her band Y’all, who went the full nine yards with lots of honky-tonk piano and pedal steel guitar, played by an aptly cowboy-hatted musician. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” while written by Ronnie Dunn, was originally released by Asleep at the Wheel in 1990. Brooks & Dunn picked it up soon after, and their version spent four weeks atop the Billboard Hot Countr...
KFC Presents Music ‘Feastival’ and Peking Duk-Inspired Burger
BRISBANE, Australia — KFC is rounding out its menu of tasty chicken, burgers and chips with a fresh Australian music festival. The famous fried chicken chain is presenting Feastival, a day-long fest next month on Sydney’s Cockatoo Island, a one-time convict site that’s now UNESCO World Heritage listed. Electronic duo Peking Duk will headline the show, set for Sunday, March 13 and featuring the likes of Baker Boy, Thandi Phoenix and Ebony Boadu. KFC’s Feastival promises to be a feast for the eyes, ears and the belly. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As part the fast-food giant’s new order, KFC teams up with Peking Duk for the one-off Peking Cluck Burger, a collaboration with local TikTok sensation Dim Sim Lim, which will be handed out on the day ...
Tame Impala Shares Floaty New ‘Slow Rush’ Cut ‘The Boat I Row’: Listen
We’ve had Tame Impala’s all-conquering The Slow Rush. And then, its lockdown edition, The Slow Rush In An Imaginary Place. Today (Feb. 18), Kevin Parker’s psychedelic pop project dropped — as promised — The Slow Rush B-Sides and Remixes. Spanning eight tracks, the new collection includes the floaty new b-side The Boat I Row, and previously-released singles “No Choice” and “Breathe Deeper” (Lil Yachty Remix). [embedded content] The trippy times don’t end there. The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set is scheduled for release on April 8, which will be packaged with two transparent red LPs, and alternate artwork including a 40-page booklet and The Slow Rush 2050 calendar. The Slow Rush arrived in February 2020, landing at No. 1 in Australia, No. 3 in the U.S. and U.K. (both career highs), and...
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby & Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Acquire ‘True Classic’ Lifestyle Brand Mitchell & Ness
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Maverick Carter, Fanatics, the D’Amelio family and more have officially acquired iconic lifestyle brand Mitchell & Ness from former owner Juggernaut Capital Partners. The announcement came early Friday (Feb. 18). “Fashion is cyclical, but classics are forever,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “Mitchell & Ness is a true classic. I was an early adopter of this brand, as well as a part of a departure from athletic wear. I’m proud to play a small role in bringing it back, and in some cases, introducing the authenticity and quality of the Mitchell & Ness brand to a new generation.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Founded in 1904, Mitchell & Ness remains a go-to shopping hub for nostalgic sports jerseys, license...
Jack Harlow Returns With ‘Nail Tech’ & Yung Miami Stuns in the Music Video: Watch
Jack Harlow returns with his first solo single since 2020’s “Tyler Herro.” The hitmaker released his all-new song “Nail Tech” and its accompanying music video at midnight Friday (Feb. 18). He teased a snippet from the video via Instagram on Thursday, just hours before its release. In the 13-second shot, Harlow is seen walking into an upscale nail salon with surprise guest Yung Miami following closely behind him. “Nail Tech…tonight at midnight EST…I CANT WAIT,” he captioned his post. Also exciting for Harlow, he announced a partnership with New Balance ahead of the new single’s debut. The rapper will serve as brand ambassador for the sneaker line and debuted a new basketball shoe during Thursday’s Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Cleveland. Explore See latest videos, charts ...
Korean Speedskater Has a BTS Moment, Earns Shoutout From RM
Korean speedskater Kwak Yoon-gy has enjoyed a particularly memorable Winter Olympics. He won a medal, then won over ARMY by busting out some BTS dance moves. Kwak Yoon-gy helped South Korea to the silver medal in the 5,000-meter men’s relay on Wednesday (Feb. 16), just behind the Canadian team. When it came time for the presentations, the pink-haired athlete let loose with some dance moves from the K-pop superstars’ hit “Dynamite.” Explore Explore BTS See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news His performance blew up on social media and even got a shoutout from BTS’ RM, who shared the moment on his Instagram stories. “Whatever you do, don’t bring any attention to yourself”Us: pic.twitter.com/NSuPMed1cH — Peacock (@peacockTV) February 16, 2022 “D...
Years & Years Release New ‘Starstruck’ Remix With Rising J-pop Artist SIRUP
British singer Olly Alexander’s solo project Years & Years dropped a brand-new remix of “Starstruck” on Tuesday night (Feb. 15), joined by rising J-pop singer-songwriter SIRUP. The release of the new remix comes on the heels of Years & Years’ latest album Night Call debuting at No. 1 on the Official UK Albums Chart, becoming Alexander’s second chart-topping set. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Starstruck (SIRUP Remix)” adds the 34-year-old J-pop artist’s uniquely groovy style of rap and vocals over Alexander’s feel-good vibes. The It’s a Sin star shares how the collaboration came about: “I heard a song SIRUP made with another British artist, Joe Hertz, called ‘MAIGO.’ I loved that song, and thought his style would really suit ‘Starstruck,’ because he does a lot of...
Bappi Lahiri, Bollywood Composer, Dies at 69
Popular Bollywood singer and composer Bappi Lahiri, who won millions of fans with his penchant for feet-tapping disco music in the 1980s and 1990s, has died in a Mumbai hospital, according to a hospital statement. He was 69. Lahiri was suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and a recurrent chest infection, the statement by Criticare hospital said. Lahiri died on Tuesday night. Explore See latest videos, charts and news He composed music for dozens of movies featuring top stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgun and Mithun Chakraborty. His big Bollywood hits included “Chalte Chalte,” “Disco Dancer” and “Sharaabi.” He also had a run of major box office successes in Bengali films. He was also known for his love of gold chains, which he often wore around his neck for luck. Condolences po...
