Lyrics from two songs on Beyoncé’s new album Renaissance were updated as a result of discussions on social media. A verse on “Heated” was altered after activists noted it contained language that has been described as ableist. Then, the singer Kelis shared a series of Instagram posts expressing frustration that …
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In business, we encounter many different hurdles. The workplace, in particular, is full of different personalities, all competing with each other. It’s important that you control your business environment for consistent results. You need to set a tone of constant guidance as to what is acceptable and what is not. …
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Working in the Carson, California, studio from which Top Dawg Entertainment was launched has become something of a rite of passage for new artists on the label. After building the studio in the back of his unassuming suburban home around 2004, founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith rounded up four of …
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The Internet notoriously sees cringe as currency — with users dredging up the most embarrassing videos from the bowels of TikTok as a way to accrue likes via second-hand shame. This week, however, one Twitter user’s attempt to poke fun at a TikTok backfired, heaping praise on an unsuspecting Vegas …
Read More »Private vs. Public Concerts: What I've Learned From Master of Both, Andrea Bocelli
The sphere of classical music is an undulating genre that spans centuries. In fact, the pandemic caused a second resurgence of classical music in 2020, with young fans gravitating toward various forms of classical crossover and individual, single-instrument artists. For the uninitiated, and according to Classical Crossover Magazine, “Classical Crossover …
Read More »Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood to Sing Vince Gill's Songs for 'CMT Giants' Special
Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood are among the artists chosen to celebrate the music of Vince Gill on a new CMT special. CMT Giants: Vince Gill will premiere Friday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. ET. The 90-minute special will focus on the Grammy-winning artist’s career and recordings with one-of-a-kind renditions …
Read More »Slipknot Edge Closer to 'The End, So Far' With New Single 'Yen'
Slipknot have served up another preview of The End, So Farwith the metal act’s new single “Yen.” The track continues the death theme from the album’s first single, “The Dying Song (Time to Sing)“; the album title itself, The End, So Far, perhaps hints at an overarching theme of, well, …
Read More »BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo Added to List of 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Performances
Jack Harlow is gearing up to deliver a “First Class” performance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, which comes to Newark’s Prudential Center on Sunday, Aug. 28. The rapper is among the latest wave of performers to be announced for the show along with Lizzo, who is slated to …
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Don’t Let This Flopis released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms, includingApplePodcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Stitcherandmore. Quick: what’s Prince William‘s legacy? Is it being second in line of succession to the British throne? Is it his brief tenure as the cover star of countless issues of J-14 andPeople Sexiest Man Alive editions (and …
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Ashley All wasn’t sure she wanted her three young daughters — 12, 10 and seven years old — to come to Tuesday’s election night watch party. There was a chance it could be a deeply depressing night. For the last eight months, All had been working, as part of Kansans …
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