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Brazil Bids Farewell to Its Samba Queen Elza Soares
Brazilians on Friday (Jan. 21) were grieving the loss of legendary samba singer and force of nature Elza Soares, a day after she died in her Rio de Janeiro home. Family and friends gathered at Rio’s Municipal Theater, where her body was brought for viewing, before the playhouse opened its doors to the artist’s fans. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Elza went on the day she wanted, the way she wanted, without suffering. And surrounded by family,” the singer’s granddaughter, Vanessa Soares, said in an interview on TV Globo. Soares was 91. There was an outpouring of tributes from artists in Brazil and abroad, old and young, samba stars and rappers alike. Singer Maria Rita called her “one of our country’s greatest, a representative of the resistance and resilience of its people. … A...
Adele Shows Appreciation to ‘Best Fans in the World’ After Postponing Las Vegas Residency
Adele is expressing gratitude to her fans following the last-minute postponement of her Las Vegas residency. The 33-year-old British superstar shocked fans on Thursday (Jan. 20) with a tearful Instagram video explaining that her 24-show run at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace wouldn’t be opening the next day because of production delays caused by COVID-19. On Friday evening, fans waiting in line at the Weekends With Adele merchandise store near the 4,200-seat theater were greeted with some surprises. In addition to an apology from the singer written on a wall inside the shop (“I’m so upset to not be with you tonight,” the note began), members of Adele’s team pulled aside some visitors to briefly speak with the singer through a video call. Fans who showed their ticket at the boutique for any...
Julia Fox Says She’s Not Dating Ye for Fame or Money: ‘Honey, I’ve Dated Billionaires’
Julia Fox is setting the record straight about her romance with Kanye West. During her Forbidden Fruits podcast on Friday (Jan. 21), the 31-year-old Uncut Gems actress addressed some of the negative attention she’s received since dating the rapper and fashion mogul, who now goes by Ye. “It’s funny cause I’m getting all of this attention, but I really couldn’t care,” Fox said. “People are like, ‘Oh, you’re only in it for the fame, you’re in it for the clout, you’re in it for the money.’ Honey, I’ve dated billionaires my entire adult life, let’s keep it real.” Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The actress added, “Watch my movie, read my book. That is more thrilling to me now than eyes on me.” During the episode, Fox also discusse...
Adele FaceTimes TikTok Fan Who Went Viral for Missing Every Concert She’s Had Tickets to Attend
After racking up more than eight million views on TikTok on a clip summarizing the bad luck she’s had just trying to see Adele in concert, fan Eleni Sabracos finally got to connect with the star. The fan checked in on TikTok from Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan. 20), soon after the “Easy on Me” singer postponed her Vegas residency that was set to begin this weekend. Addressing her own misfortune with a sense of humor, Sabracos shared her sad story of missing out on three special Adele shows due to unfortunate circumstances. (In short: She bought tickets for a show at Madison Square Garden from Craigslist that ended up being fake, she flew to London for a show that ended up getting canceled, and now she’s in Vegas for a residency that at the last minute ended up rescheduled due to COVID-19.) Exp...
Papisnoop – Versatile EP Download
Papisnoop Versatile EP Check out this brand new extended play from Papisnoop titled “Versatile” The Mixtape out now. The fast-rising singer, Papisnoop, got his first music recognition on a featured song titled “Unripe Pawpaw” by Zlatan Ibile. Ibrahim Lawal also known as Papisnoop drops his first bodywork titled “Versatile” The Mixtape published by Zanku Records. The new extended play “Versatile” the mixtape has an impressive 6 tracks record with appearances from Lil5ive, JayBhad, Superwozzy, PsychoYP. The music production credit; Jadu Beats and Dibs Tune. Versatile The Mixtape Tracklist Para Dey All My Life Dreams & Imagination Invoice History DoubtDoubt Listen and share Papisnoop – Versatile The Mixtape EP below.
Ruger – I’m Only Human (Snippet)
Ruger – I’m Only Human Don’t miss this brand new song from Ruger titled I’m Only Human”. Nigeria sensational singer, Ruger is back with a new tune for his beloved fans titled “I’m Only Human“. The new record comes as his first single of the year. However, Ruger’s musical journey so far has been amazing from the release of his hit singles like “Dior“, “Bounce” etc. And the unveiling of a fantastic extended play (EP) he called “The Second Wave“. “I’m Only Human” is another excellent song that is simply relatable. Listen, enjoy and share Ruger – “I’m Only Human” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ruger-Im-Only-Human.mp3
Salle ft TI Blaze – Soul (Snippet)
Check out this brand new song from Salle she calls “Soul” featuring T.I Blaze. Nigerian fast-rising singer, Salle, drops her new single titled “Soul“. She is a young teenage artist with great versatility in music. The songbird musical prowess paved the way and the platform where her music career officially began. The new record “Soul” is an excellent piece of music that she teams up with T.I Blaze and it serves as a follow-up to her previously released song “Let Me See“. Listen, enjoy and share Salle – “Soul” ft T.I Blaze below. [embedded content]
Cypress Hill Are ‘Back in Black’ With 10th Album Announcement & ‘Bye Bye’ Single
On Friday (Jan. 21), legendary West Coast hip-hop group Cypress Hill took to Instagram to announce the spring release of their 10th album, Back in Black. “We are stoked to let y’all know that our new record, Back in Black, is officially coming March 18,” the post read. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The group also released the album’s latest single “Bye Bye,” featuring rapper Dizzy Wright. The rugged, classic hip-hop offering centers on politically charged lyrical themes, highlighting social ills and oppression, reflected in the police sirens that echo throughout the nearly 4-minute track. “In Cypress Hill tradition, we always try to make a dark song,” member B Real says in a press release. “This song is a statement. In a roundabout way, we spoke to the politics of today. Being...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (January 22)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Greeicy Returns to Acting Greeicy, who was first an actress before becoming a singer, announced this week her participation in the upcoming Netflix series Ritmo Salvaje, co-directed by Simón Brand, Rafa Martínez and Andrés Beltrán. The musical drama, which also stars Paulina Dávila, Martina la Peligrosa and Juan Manuel Guilera, among others, narrates the story of two dance groups who battle it out to see who’s the best in the game. “Returning to this acting discipline was beautiful,” the singer expressed on Instagram. “It was a challenge that taught me a lot. It constantly tested m...
Foo Fighters Head to Fraggle Rock on New Song “Fraggle Rock Rock”: Stream
Dance your cares away because Foo Fighters have released their new Fraggle Rock-inspired single, the appropriately titled “Fraggle Rock Rock.” It appears on the soundtrack to Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, which premiered on Apple TV+ today. Dave Grohl and co. are clearly having the time of their lives on the irresistibly catchy tune, wailing, “‘Cause everybody here gotta shout till we all break out/ Rock, rock, Fraggle Rock/ We’re gonna rock our way to freedom/ Gonna run right back and see ’em/ Gonna flip, flop, skippity hop/ Back to Fraggle Rock,” over scorching guitars on the deliriously fun chorus. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock features the classic characters Red Fraggle, Gogo Fraggle, Mokey Fraggle, Wembley Fraggle, Boober Fraggle, and Uncle Traveling Matt. All 13 episodes of t...
Fugees Cancel Reunion Tour Citing COVID-19 Pandemic
With Fugees, “Ready or Not” somehow always turns out to be “Not.” The much-anticipated reunion tour marking the 25th anniversary of The Score had already been postponed once, but now it’s been officially cancelled, as the pioneering hip-hop group cited concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel were originally scheduled to hit the road last November, but as COVID entered its winter surge, the start date was pushed back to February 2022. This time, Fugees aren’t even rescheduling. “We anticipate and understand disappointment but our anniversary tour will not be able to happen,” they said in a social media statement. “The continued COVID pandemic has made touring conditions difficult, and we want to make sure we keep our fans and oursel...
Testament Part Ways with Drummer Gene Hoglan in Advance of “Bay Strikes Back” Tour
Testament have announced that they’ve parted ways with drummer Gene Hoglan as they prepare to headline the “Bay Strikes Back” tour this spring. The veteran thrash band cited scheduling conflicts involving Hoglan’s other projects as the primary reason for the split. Hoglan, one of heavy metal’s most skilled and respected drummers, has earned the nickname “The Atomic Clock” for his precision playing. He briefly played in Testament from 1996 to 1997, appearing on 1997’s Demonic. He then rejoined the band in 2011 and had been Testament’s drummer for the past 10-plus years, performing on their last three albums, including 2020’s Titans of Creation. A statement from Testament reads as follows: “First off, we are beyond grateful to have had Gene Hoglan behind our drum throne for ten years, severa...
