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Steve Earle and the Dukes Release ‘Harlem River Blues’ From Upcoming Justin Townes Earle Tribute Album
When Justin Townes Earle died in August at the age of 38, the music world mourned the talented singer-songwriter, but none more than his musician-father, Steve Earle. To honor his son, Steve Earle and the Dukes’ new album, J.T., features 10 songs penned by Justin and covered by the band, plus one classic tune from Steve. That song, “Harlem River Blues,” which was the title track of Townes Earle’s 2010 album, and was re-recorded by his father and his band at New York City’s Electric Lady Studios, is out today; the LP will follow on what have been Justin’s 39th birthday, Jan. 4, 2021. “The record is called J.T. because Justin was never called anything else until he was nearly grown,” Steve Earle said in a statement. For better or worse, right or wrong, I loved J...
2021 GMC Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition Steers the Pickup Further Off-Road
The 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 pickup just dropped a few months ago, adopting some of the off-road mojo and unique style of the larger Sierra AT4 truck. (It also replaces the previous Canyon All Terrain model.) Now, GMC is adding a new Off-Road Performance Edition that adds a little more functionality and protection to what’s essentially the same Canyon AT4 package. The tweaks will be useful for anyone who’d actually like to use the midsize Canyon AT4 off-road, but this is more optimization for that purpose than a hardcore off-road package. Before we get into the Off-Road Performance Edition bits, here is a quick refresher of what the standard Canyon AT4 brings to the table: 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, off-road tuned suspension, a hill descent control system, and four-wheel drive wi...
Here Are the 8 Likeliest Grammy Nominees in Each of the Big Four Categories
Look for Post Malone, Harry Styles and The Weeknd to do very well in the 63rd annual Grammy nominations, which will be announced on Tuesday (Nov. 24). All three artists could wind up with nominations for album, record and song of the year. Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Maren Morris and Taylor Swift could each wind up with nominations in two of the so-called Big Four categories: album, record and song of the year, plus best new artist. For the third year, there will be eight nominees in each of the Big Four categories, up from five. {“nid”:”9399117″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Recording Academy Announces 9 Rule Changes to Its Grammy Awards & Nominations Process”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/...
Billie Eilish and Sam Smith to Perform at 2020 ARIA Awards
Billie Eilish and Sam Smith join the lineup of performers for next week’s 2020 ARIA Awards. Eilish and Smith bring some international star power to a ceremony that will also feature performances from homegrown stars Sia, Tame Impala, Lime Cordiale, Sampa The Great, Amy Shark and Archie Roach, who will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on the night. {“nid”:”9464451″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Lime Cordiale, Tame Impala Lead 2020 ARIA Awards Nominations”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/9464451\/lime-cordiale-tame-impala-2020-aria-awards-nominations\/”,”media”:{“width”:3699,”height”:2454,”extension”:”jpg”,”mime_type”:”...
Tamara Jade Takes ‘Higher Ground’ With ‘Ridiculous’ Knockout Performance on ‘The Voice’: Watch
There’s no point being a wallflower during the knockout phases of NBC’s The Voice. You might as well come in like a wrecking ball. That’s what Casmè did as she went against Tamara Jade during the Knockouts Tuesday night (Nov. 17) on The Voice. The New Orleans native tackled Miley Cyrus’ hit, singing against Tamara Jade’s cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.” The Team Legend hopefuls destroyed it. {“nid”:”9485844″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Watch Gwen Stefani Steal This Country 'Voice' Contestant From Fiance Blake Shelton”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/television\/9485844\/gwen-stefani-steal-country-voice-contestant-from-blake-shelton\/”,”media&#...
Jimmy Kimmel Unveils ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ For 2020
The sexiest man alive? Well, that would be Michael B. Jordan, of course. The No. 1 heartthrob was presented to the world during Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night (Nov. 17), with the man of the moment making his entrance disguised in a yellow hazmat suit, and taking a series of questions. Nope, this wasn’t The Masked Singer. This was the big reveal of the cover star for People’s sexiest man alive contest. {“nid”:”8484389″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Nicki Minaj Shouts Out Kim Kardashian & Michael B. Jordan During People's Choice Awards Speeches”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/hip-hop\/8484389\/nicki-minaj-kim-kardashian-peoples-choice-awards-speeches\/”,”media”...
Barack Obama Talks Rappers Who Endorsed Trump, ‘A Promised Land’ Memoir, & More
Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / Getty Former President Barack Obama is still quite the captivating figure and hasn’t quite disappeared from the public eye similar to his predecessor, former President George W. Bush. In a new interview, Obama talked up rappers who endorsed Trump, the recent election woes, and much more. Obama sat down with The Atlantic for a chat that touched on a number of topics and key moments of his presidency, which he covers in his new memoir, A Promised Land. Much of the discussion is centered on the book and its aims, which is reportedly the first of two volumes. The first portion of the memoir covers Obama’s childhood and takes readers all the way up to the Osama Bin Laden assassination in 2011. However, and it isn’t a particularly long bit, Obama throws ...
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 First Look: The Heckcat Wrangler V-8 Is Here!
The last time Jeep shoehorned a V-8 under the hood of its iconic mil-spec Rubicon-runner, it was AMC’s wheezing small-block 304-cubic-inch lump that struggled to produce 150 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque in 1972, numbers choked down to 125 and 220 by the time the engine was retired in 1981. But customers have clamored for such a Jeep with a V-8 ever since, creating a cottage industry of engine-swap kits, primarily to jam GM LS or FCA Hemi V-8s under the hood of any CJ or Wrangler YJ/TJ/JK/JL built since Ronald Reagan became president. Now it appears our long wait for a factory Jeep Wrangler V-8 will have been worth it. Presaged by a concept version we drove earlier this year, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is here. <!– –> Wrangler 392: Powerful and Quick Je...
What About a V-8–Powered Gladiator 392 Pickup? Jeep Won’t Commit To It
The V-8-powered 2021 Jeep Wrangler 392 is the latest addition to the off-road-oriented SUV‘s ever-growing model line, which also includes gas-powered four- and six-cylinder engine options, an available turbo-diesel V-6, and the forthcoming gasoline-electric hybrid 4xe. Despite the Wrangler sharing its mechanical bits with the Gladiator pickup, the SUV’s 4xe and 392 powertrains are currently missing from the midsize Jeep truck’s options menu. So the obvious question is: Will the Gladiator lineup add either option in the future? Jeep isn’t ready to kick a possible Gladiator 4xe or 392 to the curb, as brand spokespeople acknowledge the Wrangler 4xe’s 375-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain and 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8 are capable of fitting under the Gladiator’s hood (and, in the case of the...
Megan Fox Says Her Connection With Machine Gun Kelly Is of ‘Mythic Proportions’
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox found love in quarantine, and have been inseparable ever since. In a new interview with Nylon, the couple discussed their undeniable bond. “Love is not what’s being encouraged now. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite: Everything now is isolation, dehumanization, separation,” MGK said of how his relationship affected his softer, more romantic mindset in recent months. “And f—, dude, you have in your head that you’re this rock star, with multiple women and all that… So finding someone that can take you out of the fast lane and make sure that you’re safe, because at any minute you can crash — I love that it can evolve into that.” {“nid”:”9455448″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”A Timeline of Ma...
Nick Jonas Returning to ‘The Voice’ as a Coach: Here’s Who He’ll Replace
You haven’t seen the last of Nick Jonas on The Voice, especially his old coaching buds Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and John Legend. The Jonas Brothers member will officially return as a coach for season 20 of the NBC singing competition series. He first joined in season 18 last year, but Gwen Stefani replaced him for the ongoing season 19. Now it’s time for another switcheroo. “Warriors never sleep. I’m back and ready to win this thing,” Jonas tweeted, along with his comeback clip that turns from calming to competitive in an instant. “See you next season on @nbcthevoice!! PS – Hope you’ve been training @blakeshelton @kellyclarkson @johnlegend…. #TheVoice.” {“nid”:”9387135″,”type”:”post”,”...
Dua Lipa Is Puma’s New Brand Ambassador
Puma has welcomed Dua Lipa into its family. The sports brand announced on Tuesday (Nov. 17) that the pop star will work with the company’s women’s business to inspire females around the world through campaigns and inclusive initiatives. In 2021, Lipa will headline Puma’s “She Moves Us” campaign, which aims to empower and connect women through sport and culture. {“nid”:”9474565″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Dua Lipa Announces 'Studio 2054,' a Virtual Musical Experience”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/pop\/9474565\/dua-lipa-studio-2054-virtual-xperience\/”,”media”:{“width”:1836,”height”:1214,”extension”:”jpg”,...
