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Aitch and Ashanti’s ‘Baby’ Takes Pole Position In U.K. Chart Race
The U.K. singles chart race is shaping up as a homegrown hip-hop battle, as Aitch looks set to bump Dave from the summit. Based on sales and streaming data collected from the first 48 hours in the cycle, Aitch (real name Harrison Armstrong) moves into pole position with “Baby,” which samples Ashanti 2003 song “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)” and credits the R&B artist as its feature singer. The Manchester rapper’s lead is a narrow one. According to the Official Charts Company, just a small handful of chart sales separate “Baby” from Dave’s “Starlight,” which has ruled the weekly chart for three consecutive frames. If “Baby” can maintain its momentum, it’ll be Aitch’s first ever U.K. No. 1, and Ashanti’s second, after 2004’s “Wonderful” with Ja Rule and R. Kelly. Explore See latest videos, char...
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Perform “Be Alive” at 2022 Oscars: Watch
Leave it to Beyoncé to bring the drama for her first public performance in two years. Queen Bey opened the 2022 Academy Awards with “Be Alive,” her contribution to the King Richard soundtrack. The track earned Bey an Oscar nomination this year for Best Original Song. Queen Bey dialed in to the broadcast from Compton, the old stomping grounds of Venus and Serena Williams. Beginning with an interpolation of Tupac’s “California Love,” and with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter dancing in the front, the pop titan established a level of quality that the rest of the Oscars might strain to match, and she did it all dressed in fluorescent tennis ball green. Check out the performance below, and stay up-to-date on the full winner’s list here. King Richard is a biopic that follo...
2022 Oscars: Encanto Cast Perform “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” with Megan Thee Stallion
Although “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” wasn’t up for an Oscar at tonight’s ceremony, the viral sensation has been the Encanto track that’s had everyone talking. During Sunday’s telecast, the cast of Disney’s smash animated hit were joined by Megan Thee Stallion, Luis Fonsi, and Becky G for the debut performance of the No. 1 hit. Fonsi revealed the plans for the star-studded musical number on the red carpet, teasing, “It’s gonna be a party. I mean, there’s really no other way to explain it. It’s gonna be a very colorful, uptempo Latino party. I’m honored, honored to be a part of this special version of the song that we all know, to be able to meet the cast, and to add a little different Oscar version with Meg Thee Stallion and Becky G.” Written by Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda, ...
2022 Oscars: Billie Eilish and FINNEAS Perform “No Time to Die”
Now, here’s a performance to die for: Billie Eilish took the stage at the 2022 Academy Awards — alongside her brother and collaborator FINNEAS — to sing “No Time to Die,” her Oscar-winning James Bond theme. The performance followed a 60th anniversary tribute to Bond held earlier in the evening. FINNEAS accompanied his sister on piano, singing backup vocals as she commanded the stage in a dramatic black blouse and trousers. As she crooned the delicate melody, a laser light show cut through the air around here, and a full orchestra swelled to meet the moment. Watch Eilish’s performance below, and check out the full winner’s list here. From the film of the same name, “No Time to Die” went on to win Best Original Song this year (it’s also accumulated trophies at the Golden Globes, Cr...
Doja Cat Apologizes After Publicly Claiming She’s Quitting Music: “I Do Owe People Sh*t”
Doja Cat took to Twitter to apologize after claiming that she was going to quit music. In a series of tweets, the Planet Her artist shared her introspections on her successful career and how it plays out in her life, explaining that she does “owe people shit” and herself: “I can travel, I can eat good food, I can see new people, I can smile, I can make memories that I dreamed of having, I can laugh, I can support my family and my friends, I can learn about the world, and I can give back to everyone because of you. I do owe people shit. I owe a lot.” “I owe myself a lot too. I owe myself the chance to open up and be good to people. I owe myself the death of my fears that don’t allow me to expand my heart. I didn’t come to another country to do something i can do everywhere else. that would ...
BTS Share Their Favorite Musical Film Moments in Surprise Oscars Appearance: Watch
BTS (Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) made a surprise appearance at the Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27th), sharing their favorite musical moments in film. The group spoke highly of Disney-Pixar classics, with Jimin and RM revering Coco as “a real masterpiece.” “I watched it three times, and I cried a lot,” RM said. “Disney movies stimulate emotions well,” Jin added. Advertisement Related Video As for J-Hope, the singer said he prefers Aladdin, prompting RM to shout out Will Smith for his portrayal of the Genie. Of course, this was before Smith’s own 2022 Oscars moment, which was a little less family friendly. Perhaps after the cast performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, the K-pop group will add Best Animated Feature winner Encanto to their list of Disn...
Here Are All the Winners From the 2022 Oscars
The 2022 Academy Awards kicked off with Beyoncé’s epic performance of her Oscar-nominated song from King Richard – and she was just one of many music moments throughout the night, including Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film of the same name and a Megan Thee Stallion-assisted performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto. But who were the night’s biggest winners? Below find the full winners list from the 2022 Oscars. BEST PICTUREBelfast (Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas, Producers)WINNER: CODA (Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger, Producers)Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, Producers)Drive My Car (Teruhisa Yamamoto, Producer)Dune (Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve ...
Questlove Wins Oscar for ‘Summer of Soul’ Documentary
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is now an Academy Award winner. The Roots drummer, music historian and filmmaker nabbed an Oscar for Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), which won the Academy Award for best documentary feature at the 2022 Oscars. Summer of Soul, directed by Questlove, tells the unjustly forgotten story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which included performances from Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly & the Family Stone, Mahalia Jackson and more iconic artists operating in the ’60s, making the case that had this not been a primarily Black festival, it would have been as well remembered and celebrated as Woodstock, which took place in New York that same year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “It’s not lost on me that the story of the ...
Will Smith Apologizes to the Academy in Best Actor Acceptance Speech After Appearing to Hit Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars
Will Smith delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the Academy Awards Sunday (March 27) after winning the best actor award for his portray of Venus and Serena Williams’ dad Richard Williams in King Richard. The win came shortly after the actor stormed the stage and appeared to hit presenter Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s alopecia, which he seemed to apologize to the academy for in his speech. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” Smith said, seeming to allude to the viral moment, which viewers at home were unsure if it was scripted or an authentic reaction. He then mentioned some of his King Richard costars. “In this time in my life, in this ...
Questlove, Will Smith & More 2022 Oscar Record-Setters
CODA won best picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards, which were presented Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The feel-good movie, directed by Siân Heder, is the third film directed by a woman to win best picture. Nomadland, directed by Chloé Zhao, won last year. The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, won 12 years ago. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Heder won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay, but she wasn’t even nominated for best director. CODA is the third film in the past decade to win best picture without its director being nominated for best director. It follows Argo, directed by Ben Affleck (2012); and Green Book, directed by Peter Farrelly (2018). Prior to the past decade, only th...
Taylor Hawkins’ Preliminary Toxicology Screening Reportedly Found 10 Substances
10 substances were reportedly found in Taylor Hawkins’ preliminary “forensic medical study,” which was carried out by Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office on Saturday. CNN states that the urine toxicology test done on the late Foo Fighters drummer found substances such as THC, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. “The National Institute of Forensic Medicine continues the medical studies to achieve total clarification of the events that led to the death of Taylor Hawkins,” a statement read, adding that his cause of death will be investigated by the attorney general’s office in a “timely manner.” The sudden death of Hawkins was announced by Foo Fighters on Friday, just before the band was scheduled to perform at the Estéreo Picnic Festival. “The Foo Fighters family is deva...
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Perform Foo Fighters’ “My Hero” in Honor of Taylor Hawkins: Watch
Wolfgang Van Halen’s band Mammoth WVH paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins on Saturday night (March 26th) in Boston, performing the Foo Fighters classic “My Hero” in honor of the late drummer. Mammoth WVH are currently on a co-headlining tour with Dirty Honey. During the gig at Boston’s Big Night Live, Wolfgang took time out toward the end of the set to address Hawkins’ tragic passing, which occurred a day earlier in Bogotá, Colombia. “We lost somebody really important yesterday,” Wolfgang said from the stage. “And he was a hero to me, and a hero to all of us [pointing to his band], and a hero to countless people out there. So, we feel this is necessary. We worked this out this morning, so please excuse any rough edges, but we just had to f**kin’ do this.” Advertisement Related Video From there,...
