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Alex Trebek Dies at 80: Musicians Remember ‘Wonderful, Kind Soul’ Who Hosted ‘Jeopardy!’
Alex Trebek has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The beloved Jeopardy! host, 80, was surrounded by family and friends as he passed away early on Sunday (Nov. 8), the game show announced in a tweet. Trebek first revealed his diagnosis to fans in March 31, and continued to work as he received treatments for cancer, maintaining positive throughout. Remembrances from musicians of the TV personality began pouring into social media shortly after Trebek’s death was announced. Among them were KISS’s Gene Simmons, who tweeted, “Alex Trebek, Rest In Peace. A wonderful, kind soul. You will be missed,” along with a video of the game-show host dressing up as the rocker. Singer Nancy Sinatra also paid tribute to Trebek. “Part of our lives for decades, he tau...
Finneas Celebrates Donald Trump’s Defeat With Dark New Song ‘Where the Poison Is’
“When all my friends get sick it’s on the president/ When all my friends get sick it’s on his government,” he sings. “Take me to the place where the poison is/ To put a face to what’s poisonous/ To give him a little taste of his medicine/ There’s a snake that thinks it’s the president.” An accompanying YouTube visual for the song shows an illustration of the White House with black ooze seeping from its windows. Eilish joined her brother in celebrating Trump’s defeat on Saturday by sharing a video of herself excitedly screaming and thanking everyone who voted for Biden. “This is unbelievable, I am so happy,” she said on Instagram. Listen to Finneas’ “Where the Poison Is” below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined wha...
Musicians React to Alex Trebek’s Death: ‘A Wonderful, Kind Soul’
Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passed away early this morning after a battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The show’s Twitter account confirmed his death, noting that he died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. He was 80 years old. As soon as the tragic news broke, musicians took to social media to pay their respects and share personal stories and memories of Trebek’s 37-season tenure on the game show. “I was obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio,” John Legend recalled. “I’ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. What an iconic career. RIP Alex Trebek.” “Alex Trebek, Rest In Peace. A wonderful, kind soul. You will be missed,” Gene Simmons tweeted, sharing a Halloween video where Trebek dresses up like a member of KISS. “true story...
Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan Praises Music For Bringing ‘People Together’ During Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Speech
Last night, Depeche Mode joined the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Charlize Theron inducted the band and Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler and Chvrches‘ Lauren Mayberry gave honors before founding members Dave Gahan, Andrew Fletcher and Martin Gore shared an acceptance speech recorded at each of their respective homes. “Congratulations to all our fellow inductees. It’s incredible now to be in this club. There’s so many other musicians, artists that are a part of this that we have grown up listening to. David Bowie, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, the Clash, just to name a few,” Gahan said. “You know, growing up, listening to music on the radio and having music, it really kin...
Alex Trebek, Jeopardy! Host, Dies at 80
Alex Trebek, the longtime host of TV trivia show Jeopardy!, has died at the age of 80. The show’s Twitter account confirmed the news of his death. It noted that he died at his home surrounded by family and friends. Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020 Trebek announced in March 2019 that he was battling stage IV pancreatic cancer. He returned to hosting the show in August of that year. This past July, Trebek announced that he was undergoing experimental treatments for the cancer, but would stop seeking treatment if that failed. Born on July 22, 1940 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Trebek began his career coveri...
Trent Reznor Gives Nine Inch Nails’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech: ‘This Journey’s Far From Over’
Last night, Nine Inch Nails were one of six acts inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a two-hour virtual ceremony. Before bandleader Trent Reznor spoke on NIN’s inclusion of the class of 2020, Iggy Pop, Miley Cyrus, St. Vincent, and Saul Williams all praised the band for its innovative sound. During Reznor’s acceptance speech, he thanked Iggy, the fellow inductees, and NIN’s devoted fans. “Even now, music’s always been the thing that keeps me going, and, as an artist, I think the most significant accomplishment or feeling is realizing something you’ve created from a fragile and intimate place has reached out, resonated and affected someone else, possibly changing how they see the world. So as to whatever being in a hall of fame means, thank you for the recognition,” he said....
Diplo Becomes New Owner of Kid Rock’s $13.2 Million Mansion
Diplo is now the new owner of Kid Rock‘s jaw-dropping mansion. The massive home sits in the Point Dume neighborhood of Malibu, California, known for its popularity in the celebrity circle. Due to its staggering size and premier location, the real estate acquisition cost a modest $13.2 million. Variety reports that Diplo’s new crib is 8,305 square feet, has seven bedrooms, and five-and-a-half bathrooms. While Kid Rock used to live in the home, he sold it to a California businessman a few years ago, who would then pass it off to Diplo. The real estate experts at Variety described the tropical home in detail and would go on to share a photo of the interior of the new home and its luxurious pool. Located on a roomy 1.5-acre, the home weighs in at 8,305 squa...
President-Elect Joe Biden Closes Victory Speech With Music from Avicii and Kygo
After the Associated Press and most of the world’s news publications called the 2020 presidential election for Joe Biden on Saturday, the new President-elect and his running mate, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, took the stage for their victory speeches. After addressing the nation following their win over President Donald Trump, they said goodnight to the country with a medley of popular songs during their closing ceremony. One of the first songs featured during their celebration was Kygo and Whitney Houston‘s “Higher Love.” The song would lead way to a drone-powered fireworks show that included Avicii‘s iconic Coldplay collaboration, “A Sky Full of Stars.” A video of Biden and Harris’ entire speech and the subse...
Vado ft. Jim Jones & Dave East “Checkmate,” Tay Don ft. Boosie Badazz “Heaven For A Gangster” & More | Daily Visuals 11.6.20
It’s officially hoodie season and with that time of year you can expect New York rappers to come out and shine as it is our favorite period of every year. Welcoming our favorite time of the year are some of Harlem’s finest in the visuals to “Checkmate” which features Vado pulling some bank schemes with his man before getting lit with Jim Jones and Dave East next to the bridge. From the East to the South, Tay Don links up with Boosie Badazz for his clip to “Heaven For A Gangster” where they make the transition from prison inmates to kings on a throne. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Yelawolf featuring DJ Paul, Yella Beezy featuring Gunna, and more. VADO FT. JIM JONES & DAVE EAST – “CHECKMATE” [embedded content] D. JONES FT. JADAKISS & DAVE EAST – “WOOH” [embe...
Donald Trump Says New Music Is On The Way, ‘Atlanta’ Seasons 3 and 4 Too
Source: Laurent KOFFEL / Getty Some good news from a Donald that we acknowledge. Actor, rapper, director, singer and more Donald Glover recently teased that he will be dropping new music, even if he said his last album was his last. That last project was 3.15.20 which was released as a stream on the day (March 15, 2020) its title implies, although its proper release on streamers would be a week later (March 22). Released under his Childish Gambino moniker, the album was critically acclaimed. Glover seems to agree in that regard. “last music project was probably my best. but the one coming will be my biggest by far,” tweeted Glover on Friday, Nov. 6. “listen to ‘new ancient strings’ outside.” He added, “there is a lot (of magic) comin. yall thought i was hot in 2018.” last music project was...
Bones Hillman, Midnight Oil Bassist, Dies at 62
Bones Hillman, the longtime time bassist of Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at the age of 62. The band announced the news on their social media channels, saying that Hillman died on Saturday after a battle with cancer at his home in Milwaukee. Born Wayne Stevens in 1958, Hillman joined Midnight Oil in 1987 after playing in various other bands and was a member until his death. We’re grieving the loss of our brother Bones Hillman, who has passed away at his home in Milwaukee today after a cancer… Posted by Midnight Oil on Saturday, November 7, 2020 Recently, Midnight Oil released “Gadigal Land,” which hailed from The Makarrata Project, their first new collection in nearly two decades. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we ...
‘PARTY IN THE USA’: Miley Cyrus Had the Best Reaction to Joe Biden Defeating Donald Trump
Miley Cyrus took to Twitter on Saturday (Nov. 7) to share her excitement over Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 United States presidential election. “Now THIS is a PARTY IN THE USA! @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris,” the singer wrote — referencing her iconic 2009 party jam — alongside an epic video cut that included President-elect Joe Biden making a speech, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris dancing, and Donald Trump being escorted away from a podium. Cyrus also retweeted a fan who shared a video of people on the streets singing “Party in the U.S.A.” seemingly after the big news broke. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat an...
