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Reykon Talks First-Ever Professional Fight: ‘I’m Ready for Anything That Comes My Way’
Besides training twice a day – once in the morning and again at night – Reykon has been consuming more calories and drinking lots of water. “My routine hasn’t changed drastically because I’ve played soccer all my life,” he says. “My training begins with a warmup of jumping rope, which I learned to do because I’ve never jumped rope before, and then you start, then gradually we go into boxing routines with and without the gloves.” Reykon, who spoke to Billboard three days before the big fight, is already feeling like a winner regardless of the outcome. “Boxing has really helped me connect with myself and focus on my life and career. The discipline I’ve learned is like no other. If this process has taught me anything, it’s that ...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 17)
Verónica A. Méndez, curator at the museum, added: “Almost 30 years after her tragic death, she remains one of the most influential Latina artists of both the 20th and 21st centuries, with a growing fan base introduced to Selena by the 1997 namesake movie starring Jennifer Lopez, one of the best-selling cosmetics celebrity collaborations in 2016 and the recent 2020 Netflix series.” Yotuel & Beatriz Luengo welcome baby girl Artists Yotuel & Beatriz Luengo announced the arrival of their new baby girl, who they named Zoë, on social media. She was born April 11. “Welcome our beautiful mestiza,” the Spanish singer-songwriter wrote. “Thank you everyone for the love.” See the adorable baby photo below: Maluma’s COVID-19 vaccine The Colomb...
Alanis Morissette Shares New Song “I Miss the Band”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-16T16:50:38+00:00“>April 16, 2021 | 12:50pm ET Alanis Morissette has released a new song called “I Miss the Band”. It’s a stirring piano ballad honoring the unique connection between her and her bandmates, and she’s using proceeds from the track to benefit Backline — a resource that connects music industry professionals and their family members with mental health and wellness providers. Stream the single below. “Life in this industry can be incredibly isolating and difficult,” the Such Pretty Forks in the Road singer wrote on her YouTube page. “Backline provides a safe, private, and immediate place to go for help. Available for free to artists, managers, agents, crew, p...
Wild Pink Cover Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Carly Rae Jepsen on New EP 6 Cover Songs: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-16T17:10:39+00:00“>April 16, 2021 | 1:10pm ET Brooklyn trio Wild Pink have released a covers EP fittingly titled 6 Cover Songs. Stream it below via Bandcamp. The project finds the John Ross-led group taking on songs like Taylor Swift’s “We’re Never Ever Getting Back Together”, Bruce Springsteen’s “When You’re Alone”, and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Favourite Colour”, as well as Coldplay’s “Reign of Love”. Wild Pink also share their acoustic guitar and piano take on the iconic Jeopardy theme. In a statement, Ross explained how he choose the songs to cover. “‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ is by far my favorite Taylor Swift song though ‘Favorite Colour’ is just one of a few perso...
Consequence Live-Tweeting BTS’ Bang Bang Con 2021
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-16T19:02:21+00:00“>April 16, 2021 | 3:02pm ET ARMY, assemble: Bang Bang Con 2021 is almost here. After BTS’ wildly successful, nearly 24-hour 2020 Bang Bang Con, the beloved spring streaming concert event is returning for another dose of comfort, joy, and connection. While touring on the scale necessary for large groups like BTS is still on an indefinite pause, Bang Bang Con 21 will provide a much-needed opportunity for ARMY to (virtually) celebrate and reminisce together. Bang Bang Con 21 begins at 3:00 pm Korean time on April 17th (a casual 2:00 a.m. ET here in the States), and is streaming for free on BANGTANTV as a gift to fans. The event is expected to last about seven ...
Size Showdown: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Midsize Pickup Trucks
The former shares its unibody construction method with the Santa Cruz, while the latter is the archetypal American midsize pickup. While the Hyundai and Honda are limited to one body style and one bed configuration, the Chevy is available in either smaller Extended Cab or larger Crew Cab body styles, the latter of which also offers short- and long-bed configurations. To limit confusion and compare the most similar configurations, we are mainly looking at the dimensions of a Colorado Crew Cab with a short box. The Long and the Short of It At 195.7 inches long, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz casts a shadow 14.5 inches and 17.0 inches shorter than those of the Ridgeline and Colorado Crew Cab, respectively. The Hyundai’s 66.7-inch height is also down 3.6 and 4.1 inches to those of the all- ...
Vermont Town Bucks Ford’s Bronco Off-Roadeo Driving School From Local Ski Resort
The Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo training program isn’t coming to Vermont. The Woodstock Inn and Resort blindsided the residents of South Pomfret, Vermont, when it disclosed a proposal that allowed its popular 189-acre ski area called Suicide Six to be used during the summer as an off-road driving school for owners of new Ford Broncos. Angry residents spoke out against the idea during a heated public meeting after which Adventure ORX, operator of the Off-Rodeo, was immediately advised to withdraw its state and local permit applications. Residents of South Pomfret felt like the plan sprung up suddenly and that they weren’t given a fair warning. The bombshell had come less than two weeks before the hearing, so locals were baffled as to why they had not been informed about this sooner. ...
10 Noteworthy Covers of U2’s ‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’
“Pride (In the Name of Love)” was the lead single from U2’s fourth studio album, The Unforgettable Fire. The song has power, passion and purpose — and contains an exceptional lyric (“They took your life/ They could not take your pride”). The song became U2’s first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. That said, it’s surprising it didn’t do better than it did, given that it’s considered such a classic today. The song peaked at No. 33 on the Hot 100 — good, but not great. And neither it nor the album on which it was featured received a Grammy nomination. But it set the stage for the band’s 1987 breakthrough with The Joshua Tree, which spawned back-to-back No. 1 singles on the Hot 100 and won two Grammys, including album of the year. ̶...
First Out: New Music From Rina Sawayama, Elton John, Troye Sivan & More
Rina Sawayama with Elton John, “Chosen Family” When she originally released “Chosen Family” back in 2020, Rina Sawayama unveiled a brand-new anthem of queer acceptance. So what could possibly make the song any more poignant? Getting Sir Elton John to join her is a good start. The new version of “Chosen Family” feels more tender and more personal, even though all that’s changed is the addition of a simple piano line and John’s vocals through out. Sawayama’s new collaboration with Sir Elton feels like it lives up to the song’s title, illustrating what having a chosen family in the LGBTQ community can actually mean. “This song, I thought, ‘God, this is exactly what we need to be saying right now.’ It’s a song ...
Taylor Swift Reveals the ‘Fearless’ Vault Song That Pointed to Her Pop Future
Of course, Swift’s crossover to the mainstream really kicked into gear with the original 2008 release of Fearless, which spawned two of her biggest Pop Airplay hits to date — chart-topper “Love Story” and No. 2 hit “You Belong With Me” — and garnered her first album of the year win at the Grammys. In addition to the pop vibes of “Mr. Perfectly Fine,” the song is also a pretty good indicator of Swift’s teen sensibility at the time she wrote it. “I think the lyrics are just wonderfully scathing and full of the teen angst that you would hope to hear on an album that I wrote when I was 17 or 18 or on that cusp,” she says. “Mr. Perfectly Fine” was one of the most-talked-about previously unreleased Fearless songs...
H.E.R., Leslie Odom Jr. & More to Perform Oscar-Nominated Songs on Pre-Show, Not the Main Telecast
The Oscars have struggled with how to include the five nominated songs without having a four-hour show. The producers of the 93rd annual Academy Awards had good news and bad news for the singers who are performing this year’s Oscar nominees for best original song. The good news: All five nominees will be performed in their entirety. The bad news: They’ll be featured on a 90-minute pre-show, Oscars: Into the Spotlight, which is billed as “the lead-in” to the Oscars. Hosted by actors Ariana DeBose (Hamilton) and Lil Rel Howery (Bad Trip), the pre-show will air Sunday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The main Oscar telecast will begin at 8 p.m.. ET/5 p.m. PT. The Oscars have struggled with how to include the five nominated songs without having a four-hour show. In a few years, none of...
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Series Cost $465 Million for Season 1 Alone
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-16T19:15:29+00:00“>April 16, 2021 | 3:15pm ET Amazon Studios has already made it clear that they’re betting big on their original Lord of the Rings series, giving it a second season renewal before even completing the first one. It looks as if they’re willing to put their money where their mouth is, too, as reports indicate they’re planning to send roughly $465 million on just Season 1 alone. The figures were initially made public as part of the New Zealand government’s Official Information Act. The series is currently filming in the country, and officials revealed Amazon is anticipating spending NZ$650 million (which converts to $465 million US) on the first season. When local pu...
