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Australian TV Host Apologizes to Adele for Not Listening to ’30’ Before Interview
Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran has issued a very public, on-air apology to Adele after he seemingly showed up unprepared for an interview with her about new album 30. Last weekend, it was reported that the Australian Channel 7 news reporter admitted to Adele that he hadn’t listened to 30 — which has captured the biggest week of 2021 for any album in the U.S. — prior to their chat, and as a result Sony withheld their interview footage. Explore Explore Adele See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “This is a story that has sparked a torrent of abuse and mockery from around the world and, if I’m being honest with you, the bulk of this savaging, I deserve and I totally own,” Doran said on the show this weekend, speaking to Adele and Weekend Sunrise‘s viewer...
Dionne Warwick & Chance the Rapper Team Up for ‘Nothing’s Impossible’ Duet
“Nothing’s Impossible,” a duet between Dionne Warwick and Chance the Rapper, has arrived. “For those of you asking about the song with @chancetherapper… well, it’s out NOW,” Warwick announced on Twitter on Friday (Nov. 26). “I gotta tell you, I am so excited,” Warwick said in a video clip she tweeted. “Yes, I am.” The pair revealed the song was in the works back in January, after connecting on Twitter a month before. Warwick had first initiated contact by poking fun at Chance with some pointed comments that had her trending on Twitter: “Hi, @chancetherapper,” she wrote on Twitter on Dec. 5. “If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I am now Dio...
Get Back: 5 Surprising Reveals From Peter Jackson’s In-Depth Beatles Docuseries
Even when it comes to a band as frequently discussed and examined as the Beatles, there are still surprises to be found in their rich history. That’s just one of the reasons why The Beatles: Get Back, the three-part documentary series now streaming on Disney+, is such engrossing viewing. Working with over 55 hours of footage originally shot by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director Peter Jackson has created an intimate look at John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, captured both in the act of creation as well as conflict. With a runtime of 468 minutes, it’s an understatement to say that Get Back reveals a lot about what happened in the course of making the album Let It Be. But below are a few of the more unexpected revelations to come from Jackson’s approach to the source m...
The Beatles: Get Back Is a Comprehensive Time Capsule of the Fab Four’s Last Hurrah: Review
The Pitch: In January of 1969, the Beatles, wearing by internal tensions and alienated through years of not touring together, attempted to do the impossible: get back together to craft not only a new album but to record it live in concert, without any overdubs or studio tricks. Not only that, they wanted to film a TV special to coincide with the album’s release, which necessitated the hiring of director Michael Lindsay-Hogg and the building of Twickenham Film Studios into an erstwhile rehearsal space. On top of all that, they had just four weeks to pull this all off. The results were bittersweet: The album was released to muted fanfare (though it’s since been reappraised), and the ambitious TV special was whittled down to a now-iconic live concert atop the roof of Apple headquarters. ...
Lady Gaga Reveals Her Biden Inauguration Dress Was Bulletproof
Lady Gaga stopped by the Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night to revisit her performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, and revealed that the dress she wore for the historic moment was actually bulletproof. Watch the interview below. After receiving an exuberant standing ovation from the audience upon her entrance, the pop star dished about what it was like to sing the National Anthem on the steps of the Capitol Building, describing it as “one of the proudest moments [she’s] ever had as a musician and a performer.” “I had two minutes and thirty seconds to talk to the whole world,” she said, “and I thought it might be a good opportunity to sing to everybody. You know, not just to President Biden’s fans and to the people that voted for him, but to the whole world. Because ...
Stanning BTS: 2021 American Music Awards
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS BTS had a monumental night at the 2021 AMAs with sweeping wins across the board and two stunning energetic performances. Join Kayla & Bethany as they discuss their historic wins and performances of “My Universe” and “Butter.” Advertisement Related Video We hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for listening and for your support! Listen to the latest Stanning BTS episode above. Then you can show how hard you stan Stanning BTS with the Iconic ARMY T-shirt, now on sale at the Consequence Shop or via the buy-now button below — available in two new colors! Use code BTS15 for 15% off. Stanning BTS is a biweekly podcast about any...
Lady Gaga Talks Tony Bennett and His Alzheimer’s Battle: ‘Music Is a Miracle’
Lady Gaga can vouch for Tony Bennett as a friend, a collaborator, and an inspiration. And if Gaga has a say in it, Bennett should also be respected as a “remarkable human being” for his civil rights action and mastery of jazz. On Tuesday night (Nov. 23), Gaga stopped by The Last Show for a chat with its host Stephen Colbert. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news When conversation shifted to Bennett, Gaga shifted gears. “He is a remarkable human being, he served our country, he also marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he used to sneak Duke Ellington into the back of hotels to play jazz music all night long,” she recounted. “His commitment to civil rights, and to humanity, is something that he has taught me from a young age to take with me in all ...
Jim and Sasha Allen ‘Won’t Give Up’ on ‘The Voice’ Eliminations: Watch
Jim and Sasha Allen stepped into eliminations on NBC’s The Voice with a performance that couldn’t have been more appropriate. The father and son duo performed Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” Prophetic? Maybe. Earlier, during the Top 10 results show, the Team Ariana pair slipped into the drop zone with a performance of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” When all was said and done, it came down to the Newtown, Connecticut natives and Team Kelly Clarkson’s Gymani, who covered Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Tell Me Something Good.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news America voted, and there could be only one survivor of the Instant save. Actually two: Jim and Sasha Allen. As the credits rolled, a weepy Ariana Grande bolted onto the stage to hug her brood. Immediatel...
Hailey Mia Tugs the Heart Strings With Sia Cover on ‘The Voice’: Watch
Age and injury are no obstacles to Hailey Mia. The 13-year-old New Jersey native is the youngest contestant in the current season of NBC’s The Voice, but she’s never out of her depth. Mia was born with a rare condition called double elevator palsy, which has required eye surgery to correct deteriorating vision in her right eye. Now she’s in the home stretch of The Voice, having impresses the coaches and viewers since the Blind Auditions. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following her first appearance, Kelly Clarkson stole the youngster from Team Ariana in what, with the benefit of hindsight, appears to be a shrewd move. For her live performance Monday (Nov. 22) for The Voice Top 11, Mia tackled one of the toughest challenges going for a singer: ...
Adele’s ‘30’ Is Rocketing to No. 1 on U.K. Chart
Adele’s 30 (Columbia) is showing a clean pair of heels in the U.K. race to No. 1. The British singer’s fourth solo album opens-up what should be an unassailable lead in the U.K., as it rolls towards the biggest opening week for any album in 2021. Pop music fans have enjoyed an embarrassment of riches, with blockbuster sets from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and a reunited ABBA dropping in quick succession. Adele’s latest album will likely be the juggernaut that towers above them all in the U.K. Based on midweek data published by the Official Charts Company, 30 is outselling rest of the Top 40 combined. Explore Explore Adele See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news At the halfway stage, 30 has logged 167,000 U.K. chart sales, and is closing in on ABBA’s Voyage, which...
JoJo Siwa Is Flawless In ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Grand Final: Watch
JoJo Siwa might as well go by the name of “twinkle-toes,” following her do-it-all efforts throughout this season of Dancing With The Stars. On a night when the mirrorball trophy was decided, the teen celebrity was back to her glittering best Monday with two perfect performances, including a tango/cha cha fusion, which she nailed with her dance partner Jenna Johnson to Icona Pop’s “I Love It”. [embedded content] The judged love it too. Explore Explore JoJo Siwa See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “You’ve just proved it doesn’t matter if it’s two girls dancing together, two guys, if it’s good dancing magic happens,” Len Goodman enthused. His fellow judge Bruno Tonioli described the performance as “nuclear fusion.” The pair also danced a freestyle to Lady Gag...
Taylor Swift’s 10-Minute “All Too Well” Sets Record for Longest Billboard No. 1 Hit
Everyone knows the key to a pop hit is keeping it short and sweet — unless you’re Taylor Swift. Today, the long-awaited, recently released 10-minute version of fan-favorite Swift track “All Too Well” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting the record for the longest song ever to do so. The original recording of “All Too Well,” from Swift’s 2012 album Red, ran for five and a half minutes, but that version was cut down from what she originally wrote. The release of Red (Taylor’s Version) saw the full track come to light in all its post-breakup, maybe-Jake-Gyllenhaal-is-a-creep glory, and with the addition of such revelatory lyrics as “I’ll get older but your lovers stay my age,” we can see why the track is shifting units. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Versi...
