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Pierre Kwenders Wins 2022 Polaris Music Prize for Best Canadian Album
Congolese-born, Montreal-based musician, songwriter, and DJ Pierre Kwenders has won the 2022 Polaris Music Prize for his third album, José Louis and the Paradox of Love. An 11-member jury selected the record as the Canadian album of the year, based on artistic merit, without regard to genre, sales, or record label. The announcement was made at the Carlu in Toronto on Sept. 19 — Polaris’ first in-person celebration since 2019. In his acceptance speech, Kwenders thanked family, friends, and collaborators who contributed to the telling of his journey: “This is for all the kids from the diaspora… This is my story. This is my African story, my Congolese story, my Canadian story. This is your story if you want to take it as yours.” José Louis and the Paradox of Love — José ...
Defense Minister Says It Would Be ‘Difficult’ to Exempt BTS From Mandatory Military Service
The latest proposal aimed at allowed BTS‘ members to avoid South Korea’s mandatory military service stint appears unlikely to do the trick. According to the Korea Times, a lawmaker from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposed a revised bill on Monday (Sept. 19) that would make an exemption for decorated pop stars such as the seven-man boy K-pop band to swap their military obligations for an alternate service. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The fourth go at allowing pop celebrities who have gotten orders of merit from the government — which BTS received in 2018 — to skirt the required two-year military hitch for all able-bodied men between 18-28 was proposed by Rep. Kim Young-bae, who reportedly said, “Korean pop celebrit...
Steel Panther Announce New Bassist Ahead of Fall 2022 North American Tour
Steel Panther have announced their new bassist and a short fall 2022 North American tour. The musician known as Spyder will take over permanent bass duties for the pseudo-parody glam metal act, replacing longtime bassist Lexxi Foxxx, aka Travis Haley, who left the group in 2021. The band’s press announcement declares Spyder “the chocolate to Steel Panther’s peanut butter,” and it’s been a smooth transition for Lexxi’s replacement so far. Sypder first played live with Steel Panther in 2018 and then filled in during a five-week European tour this summer. It apparently went well, as Spyder is now (in the band’s own words) the new “R.O.L.E … Ruler of Low End.” Related Video “We wanted it to be you,” the band remarked via a press release. “We wanted it to be you so badly. So, it’s not gonna be ...
Lil Nas X Gets a Freakishly Accurate Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
Lil Nas X took his horse to Madame Tussauds: The rapper has been immortalized with a hyper-realistic, life-size sculpture of himself at the Hollywood branch of the iconic wax museum. The wax figure of Lil Nas X is donning a replication of the gold Versace suit armor he wore at the 2021 Met Gala, along with the jewelry and manicure he sported at the event. The cherry on top is a copy of his diamond grill, making Lil Nas X the first sculpture in Madame Tussauds history to wear one. Unlike poor Rihanna, the wax Lil Nas X is so faithful to the real thing that it’s almost hard to distinguish the two on first glance. “never thought i would get the pleasure of meeting myself,” Lil Nas X wrote on Instagram. “the sexual tension was too much to bare. [sic]” Advertisement Related Video “We’re th...
Flavour – My Sweetie
Don’t miss this brand new single from Flavour titled – My Sweetie. Nigerian singer Flavour dishes out a brand new single titled My Sweetie, for his beloved fans. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. Before now, he has featured in a couple of songs this year like Cash Out, Normal Thing, Hard To Find, Amaka Don’t Run, etc. However, My Sweetie deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to and share Flavour – My Sweetie below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Flavour_-_My_Sweetie_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
The Therapist ft Mayorkun – Nack (Remix)
Check out this brand new release remix single from The Therapist for his song – Nack. The Therapist unleashes the remix version for his breakout single titled “Nack” featuring Nigerian singer, Mayorkun. The remix song “Nack,” which was produced by Masterkraft, has a wonderful feel, impressive and groovy as Mayorkun joins him to deliver a masterpiece for your listening pleasure. However, the song merits a place on your playlist; enjoy! Listen and share The Therapist ft Mayorkun – Nack (Remix) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The_Therapist_-_Nack_ft_Mayorkun__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Future Gives Fans a Glimpse of His Opulent Parisian Trips in New Visuals for “I’M DAT N****”
Future has shared a new music video for his track “I’M DAT N****” from his latest mixtape, I Never Liked You. The visual sees the rapper living large in Paris, arguably one of the most luxurious cities in the world and just how he spends his time during one of his opulent European trips. Taking to the rooftops of the picturesque Parisian buildings to a private yacht, the video gives audiences a glimpse of his luxurious adventures including dropping copious amounts of cash at the Celine store and enjoying private dinners with models at some of Paris’ most expensive five-star hotels. This video gives fans a true look at the affluent lifestyle Future has garnered over the years. The video for “I’M DAT N****” is the fifth video to arrive from his new album, following “Puffin On Zooties,” “Holy...
Future Gives Fans a Glimpse of His Opulent Parisian Trips in New Visuals for “I’M DAT N****”
Future has shared a new music video for his track “I’M DAT N****” from his latest mixtape, I Never Liked You. The visual sees the rapper living large in Paris, arguably one of the most luxurious cities in the world and just how he spends his time during one of his opulent European trips. Taking to the rooftops of the picturesque Parisian buildings to a private yacht, the video gives audiences a glimpse of his luxurious adventures including dropping copious amounts of cash at the Celine store and enjoying private dinners with models at some of Paris’ most expensive five-star hotels. This video gives fans a true look at the affluent lifestyle Future has garnered over the years. The video for “I’M DAT N****” is the fifth video to arrive from his new album, following “Puffin On Zooties,” “Holy...
Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and Willow Announced as Upcoming ‘SNL’ Musical Guests
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Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and Willow Announced as Upcoming ‘SNL’ Musical Guests
As the 48th season of NBC’s Saturday Night Live gears up to return on October 1, the show has released a string of high-profile musical guests to kick off the new season. Starting with Kendrick Lamar, the rapper will be the season’s first musical guest for the premiere while the show will be hosted by Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller. The following week will see actor Brendan Gleeson host and musical guest Willow perform while Megan Thee Stallion is slated to be both the host and musical guest on October 15. This season of SNL features a full cast that includes Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker. Past cast members including Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Chris Redd, Kate McKinnon and Kyle Mooney amongst others have since departed the show. In case you mi...
Artist Uses AI to Imagine What Dead Musicians Would Look Like Today
Have you ever wondered what members of the 27 Club and other dead celebrities would look like if they were still alive? Photographer and lawyer Alper Yesiltas has attempted to answer that question by using AI technology to create portraits of celebrities including Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Janis Joplin, Tupac, and Heath Ledger. Yesiltas recently shared the first collection of the project, titled “As If Nothing Happened.” Other AI-generated images in the series include Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Bruce Lee. “With the development of AI technology, I’ve been excited for a while, thinking that ‘anything imaginable can be shown in reality,’” Yesiltas wrote about the project. “When I started tinkering with technology, I saw what I cou...
How to Get Tickets to Pentatonix’s 2022 Christmas Tour
Pentatonix continue their legacy as one of the holiday’s most magical tickets with “A Christmas Spectacular Tour,” the quintet’s 2022 production that’ll double as the debut for their latest album, Holidays Around the World. The album arrives on October 28th, only weeks before the 22-date arena trek kicks off. Founding member Scott Hoying previewed the tour in a statement, saying, “The holidays have taken on a new meaning for all of us over the past couple of years. We cherish this time of year more than ever. However, we wanted to spread this message as far as possible. That’s why we decided to bridge the gap between cultures and genres in a way we never have before.” Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Pentatonix’s Next Tour? Advertisement Rela...
