Oscar winner Ariana DeBose kicked off the 75th Tony Awards with a rousing mashup performance of songs from classic Tony-winning musicals such as Cabaret, Company, The Phantom of the Opera and Hair, while wearing a sequined outfit inspired by Michael Jackson, the subject of the 10-time-nominated musical MJ. “Let’s just say, for many of you it’s been a roller coaster,” DeBose said of the past two years in her opening monologue, noting that she was presiding over the first large scale, in-person Tony Awards ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “I am so proud that the theater is becoming more reflective of the community who adores it, and in doing so, has gained new performers, new creatives, new fans. It has shown us stories that h...
Harry Styles spoils Kate Bush‘s comeback party on the U.K. singles chart where his hit “As It Was” (via Columbia) enters a 10th consecutive week at No. 1. With “As It Was” and its parent album Harry’s House reclaiming the respective chart titles, Styles completes another U.K. chart double. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, Bush’s 1985 single “Running Up That Hill” (Fish People) lifts 6-2 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, for a new peak. Until now, the track, lifted from Hounds of Love, had a U.K. chart best of No. 3. The legendary English singer is enjoying renewed success on sales charts around the globe, thanks to the fourth season of Stranger Things, which features the song in several nailbiting situations. In Australia, “Running ...
A gender-flipped revival of Stephen Sondheim’s classic 1970 musical Company and the new play The Lehman Trilogy each won five awards at the 2022 Tony Awards. The awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sunday (June 12). MJ, a jukebox musical built around the music of Michael Jackson, won four awards. Myles Frost won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical for playing the superstar. He is the third performer in four years to win a Tony for playing a pop icon, following Stephanie J. Block as Star (Cher) in The Cher Show and Adrienne Warren as Tina Turner in Tina. The stronger-than-expected showing for MJ came in the same venue where Jackson experienced one of his biggest professional disappointments – when he went 0-4 at...
In a lengthy tweet, The Game confirmed that he is postponing the release date of his upcoming album, DRILLMATIC, and also called out Rolling Stone for snubbing him in their latest “200 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time” list. The rapper took his aim at the publication for failing to include his 2005 studio album The Documentary in their list, stating the influence of the record. “@RollingStone how is “The Documentary” not on the list for 200 Greatest Rap Albums Of All Time? I carried an entire coast for 20 years on the back of my 1st album. Cause I don’t walk red carpets, play dress up, smile or fake laugh at brunches I don’t count?” he tweeted, adding at the end, “#Drillmatic July 1st[.]“ A reason for the delay was not revealed, but The Game promises that DRILLMATIC will allow listeners...
In its debut week, Post Malone‘s latest album twelve carat toothache has climbed to the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200, right behind Bad Bunny‘s Un Verano Sin Ti. Billboard reports that this is Posty’s fourth consecutive album that has been seen as a top five-charting project. The album has moved 121,000 album-equivalent units. Just last week, the album was predicted to move between 115,000 to 130,000 copies in its first week. If the album earned the No. 1 spot, it would have made it the third No. 1 album of Post’s career. Posty previously spoke to Zane Lowe in an interview about the next chapter in his career and life, saying he is “beyond pumped” to become a first-time dad. Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti continues to spend its second week on the top of the Billboard 200 charts after its M...
The Killers played a concert in Manchester, UK on Saturday night, but paused the show when an elderly fan started crowdsurfing. Via NME, frontman Brandon Flowers noticed the man being carried over the barrier at the venue Emirates Old Trafford during the band’s set and wanted to make sure he was OK. Despite appearing to be bleeding from the head, the man, named Billy, was all smiles as Flowers ran down to throw his arms around him and offer a hug. “Billy was trying to crowdsurf, he looks like he’s about 68 or 69 years old,” the singer told the crowd once he was back on stage. “I said, ‘Billy, what are you doin’?’ And you know what he said? He said, ‘I’m enjoyin’ meself.’” Advertisement Related Video Check out fan-captured footage of Billy living his best life below. The Killers’ curr...
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band have postponed the remainder of their summer tour after two members of the band, Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather, tested positive for COVID-19. Those dates will be rescheduled for September as part of the All-Star Band’s fall North American leg. The impacted shows include stops in Easton, PA; Providence, RI; Baltimore, MD.; Lenox, MA; Pittsburgh, PA.; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; St. Augustine, FL; Hollywood, FL; and Clearwater, FL. “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 ...
You don’t want to miss this spirit-filled song from Labode ARIYA (LA) titled ADURA. Labode ARIYA is a Canada-based Gospel Minister, Musician, Music Producer, and Promoter who returns with a new song entitled “ADURA” after releasing “Living God” featuring the Adeleye’s in December last year. He started in the choir as far back as 1980, he is a multi-talented Instrumentalist and music director. His songs are always Spirit lead with lyrical content focused on God’s words and Salvation. According to LA “ADURA (Prayer) my latest Single comes at a time when the unquestionable gets questioned and there’s a dare need for answers! Good news is that the Lord still listens! The song speaks of God’s unchanging nature in hearing and answering our prayers in due Seasons. Be careful for nothing! So,...
Check out this brand new single from Josh2funny titled – “Legworking In The Lord”. Nigerian singer/comedian Josh2funny comes through with a brand new single titled “Legworking In The Lord“, featuring dancer/singer Poco Lee. The new record is a fantastic piece of music dedicated to his fans/supporters. It also fills in as a follow-up to his previously released “Kingdom Boy“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Josh2funny ft Poco Lee – “Legworking In The Lord” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Josh2funny_-_Legworking_In_The_Lord_ft_Poco_Lee__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
For CMA Fest’s third night at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on Saturday (June 11), the Country Music Association turned to a cavalcade of stars, including reigning entertainer of the year Luke Combs, two-time entertainer of the year Luke Bryan, and five-time female vocalist of the year winner Carrie Underwood, as well as four-time vocal duo of the year winner Brothers Osborne. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Here, we take a look at six of the best moments from Saturday’s performances. Golden Voice Golden-voiced Mississippi native Randy Houser launched the evening with “How Country Feels.” His set was brief but impactful, including renditions of his 2013 hit “Running Out of Moonlight” and his newly-released song, the wisdom-packed “Note to Self.” “...
Roddy Ricch was arrested on weapons charges Saturday (June 11) prior to his scheduled performance at Governors Ball in Queens, New York. The 23-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rodrick Moore Jr., and members of his crew were stopped at a security checkpoint near Citi Field, when law enforcement found a loaded firearm, additional ammunition and a large capacity magazine, TMZ reports. Ricch has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device, NYPD tells Billboard. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The rapper was in custody at Queens Central Booking awaiting arraignment on the charges at press time, according to Rolling Sto...