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NRA Forced to Cancel Concert as Lee Greenwood Joins Mass Exodus
The National Rifle Association has been forced to cancel its “Grand Ole Night of Freedom” concert after the event became free of talent. Mr. “God Bless the USA” himself, fervent Trump supporter Lee Greenwood, has joined a mass exodus of musicians trying to distance themselves from the NRA in the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As Greenwood explained on Fox and Friends (via The Daily Beast), he felt that performing at the concert would be an endorsement of the AR-15, which was used to murder 19 children and two teachers. “For me to go and play at the NRA just days after the shooting would be an endorsement, and people would then deem that as [me saying] ‘I like this weapon.’ Obviously, that weapon killed kids. I just couldn’t go.” He becomes the latest ar...
Song of the Week: Calvin Harris Concocts the Perfect “Potion” with Dua Lipa and Young Thug
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Calvin Harris gives us a first look at his upcoming Funk Wav. Bounces Vol 2, with some help from Dua Lipa and Young Thug. Five years ago, Calvin Harris orchestrated a well-needed left turn from his wildly popular, occasionally cheesy EDM — just when summer was on the horizon, the Scottish producer teamed up with Frank Ocean and Migos for “Slide,” a deeply funky, specific and rewarding track for an artist that often worked in a more general sphere. “Slide,” and its accompanying album, Funk Wav. Bounces Vol 1, co...
Harry Styles Pledges Over $1 Million to Everytown for Gun Safety
Harry Styles and Live Nation have pledged over $1 million to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. In light of the recent string of mass shootings across the US, including the horrific tragedy in Uvalde, Texas this week, Styles is donating proceeds from his upcoming “Love On Tour,” with Live Nation matching, equaling over $1 million in total. The donation will support the education, research, and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country. “Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at Robb Elementary School in Texas,” Styles said. “On our North American tour, we will be partnering with Everytown who work to end gun violence, donating to support...
Bobby Brown Talks Tell-All A&E ‘Biography’: ‘This Is My Truth’
“The biggest misperception of me is that I really give a f— about what anybody feels.” That’s just one of the many colorful declarations and insightful revelations peppered throughout Biography: Bobby Brown. At times spicy, poignant and fun — but never pulling any punches — the documentary premieres across two nights on A&E, starting Memorial Day (Monday and Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET/PT). Seemingly nothing was left on the cutting-room floor as Bobby Brown relates how he rocketed his way out of the housing projects of Roxbury, Mass., into superstardom — first as a member of R&B/pop boy group New Edition and later as a magnetizing solo act. Along the way, he recounts his “bad boy” reputation, the origin of his signature “Gumby” haircut and love life interludes. Explore See latest videos, ch...
Ann Wilson of Heart Talks Queen & The Who Covers, Plus New Music on Behind the Setlist Podcast
More than five decades into her music career, Ann Wilson, co-founder of the legendary rock group Heart, knows which songs work – and work well together – onstage. “You want to give people an experience,” she tells Billboard’s Behind the Setlist podcast (listen below). “You want to have an experience yourself. And if the set is designed right, it’s just like a natural momentum.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news At her concert at the Neptune Theater in Seattle on Oct. 13, Wilson played three songs from her new album, Fierce Bliss, released April 29: “Greed,” “Black Wing,” and a cover of Queen‘s “Love of My Life.” She also performed a number of Heart favorites, such as “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Even It Up” and “Love Alive” — but not the band’s ...
Harry Styles Makes “Daylight” Music Video for $300 with James Corden: Watch
Harry Styles stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden recently for the ultimate artistic challenge: to make a music video for his new song “Daylight” directed by James Corden in just three hours. And it wasn’t a music video filmed on a fancy set in Hollywood. No, the former boy bander had to find a real-life apartment in New York City to shoot on location with a budget of just $300. After getting turned down by a couple of Brooklyn baby boomers, Corden and Styles lucked into an apartment of four millennial girls more than happy to welcome them in. Hilariously, a tour of the apartment proved that one of the girls happened to be a Styles superfan, with Corden hurriedly hiding the Harry Styles-as-Harry Potter artwork and other assorted One Direction paraphernalia before the pop star co...
Neil Young Releasing Shelved 2001 Album Toast, Shares “Standing in the Light of Love”: Stream
No, you still can’t stream Neil Young on Spotify, but you will have the chance to hear his long-shelved Crazy Horse album Toast this summer. The 2001 record will be released in full on July 8th via Reprise, and today, Young is previewing it with the song “Standing in the Light of Love.” Young and Crazy Horse recorded the aptly-named Toast at Toast Studios in San Francisco. In a statement, the musician writes that the album ended up being “so sad that [he] couldn’t put it out.” He explains: “I just skipped it and went on to do another album in its place. I couldn’t handle it at that time.” That next album would’ve been 2002’s Are You Passionate? “The music of Toast is about a relationship,” Young adds. “There is a time in many relationships that go bad, a time long ...
Bop Shop: Songs From Rico Nasty, Oneus, Magnolia Park, Alex G, And More
K-pop group Oneus ferociously pushes forward with new single “Bring It On,” an edgy and energetic track bound to get stuck in your head. As the first single off their seventh EP Trickster, “Bring It On” is dedicated to their To Moon fandom rap-line enthusiasts, as it bursts with life during Ravn’s and Leedo’s verses. Sonically, the song calls back to past tracks like “No Diggity,” where the group utilizes a combination of unique production aspects to create a sound completely their own. “Bring It On” features heavy 808s, distorted electric guitars, and even the sound of glass shattering, all of which work together to form the perfect support to the track’s strong and confident lyrics. The accompanying visual perfectly matches “Bring It On”’s aggressive energy, utilizing numerous brightly c...
Calvin Harris And Dua Lipa Make A Sexy ‘Potion’ With Young Thug
It’s been four years since Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris collaborated together to create a summertime smash hit with “One Kiss.” Now they’ve once again teamed up for a new summer jam called “Potion,” this time featuring Young Thug and sprinkling a little bit of sex appeal. The accompanying music video for this disco-pop single shows Dua and Young Thug jamming at a tropical island from sunset through dusk. It begins with Dua singing from an overturned retro car. “In the whip on a Tuesday night / Got the music high,” she vocalizes. “And you by my si-i-ide, si-i-ide.” We later see her strut across a hallway of neon lights with her backup dancers and show off her erotic moves on a lilypad and even onstage in a glittery silver dress and boots. “Late night conversations / Electric emotions / Sprink...
Bisa Kdei – Kakyere Me
Check out this brand new single from Bisa Kdei tagged – Kakyere Me. Ghanaian highlife singer Bisa Kdei comes through with a brand new single “Kakyere Me“. The new record “Kakyere Me” is a fantastic track dedicated to his fans/supporters and the listening pleasure of all. It is a follow-up to his previously released track “Love You” alongside KiDi. However, this should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Bisa Kdei – “Kakyere Me” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bisa_Kdei_-_Kaykyere_Me_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
BTS Receives 3-Part Anthology Series on Apple Music
BTS will be receiving a three-part series chronicling their path to K-pop stardom on Apple Music. Titled BTS Radio: Past & Present, the show will launch weekly on Apple Music 1 for the next three weeks. Fans can tune in to the first episode tomorrow, May 28. The episodes will premiere leading up to the release of the boy band’s new album Proof on June 10. The anthology series will dive into the seven-member band’s beginnings, the makings of some of their hit songs and their rise to become K-pop’s most popular group. “We wanted to use this radio show to celebrate nine years of BTS with you guys and with our ARMY all over the world,” BTS member RM said. “Every episode is dedicated to you,” he continued. “And we wanted to share the BTS songs that help tell our story.” Tune in to the first...
Supergroup The Dead Daisies Return with New Single “Radiance” Ahead of Upcoming Album: Stream
All-star supergroup The Dead Daisies have unveiled the lead single “Radiance” from their as-yet-untitled upcoming album, due this August. The new song comes just as the band is set to embark on a European tour in early June. The Dead Daisies have seen a number of lineup changes since forming in 2013, but the latest incarnation of the band is made up of a group of musicians with impressive pedigrees. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath) handles lead vocals and bass, and is joined by drummer Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner, Billy Idol) and guitarists Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio) and David Lowy (MINK, Red Phoenix). “Radiance” features big guitar riffs and hard-hitting drums, as Hughes delivers his signature wide-ranging vocals over the heavy rock tune. ...
