Bizarrap got behind the DJ set and brought on one of the most fiery performances of the evening. On the Latin Grammys stage Thursday, the Argentinian producer brought on guests such as Shakira and Milo J for a standout performance. Bizarrap opened his performance from behind the DJ booth as …
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Blake Shelton was ready to leave The Voice several seasons before he went his own way. While visiting The Jennifer Hudson Show Friday, the country singer shared that he remained as a coach on the competition show longer than he anticipated — and he does “not yet.” “To be totally …
Read More »Karol G Tearfully Accepts Album of the Year Award for 'Mañana Será Bonito' at Latin Grammys
La Bichota wins! Karol G accepted one of the most-coveted awards of the night at the Latin Grammys when she stepped onstage took the trophy for Album of the Year, thanks to her LP Mañana Será Bonito. “I talk a lot but I’m so bad at speaking at these things. …
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L.A.-based musician Matthew “Matthewdavid” McQueen is credited on Andre 3000’s debut solo album, New Blue Sun, as providing “mycelial electronics.” The 39-year-old founder of the record label and music collective Leaving released Mycelium Music in April, an album inspired by the interconnected networks of fungi and produced in large part …
Read More »Feid Closes the 2023 Latin Grammys with Hip Hop Legend DJ Premier
Feid closed out the 2023 Latin Grammys with an energetic performance that featured hiphop legend DJ Premier. The Colombian artist opened his set with an acoustic version of his song “Prohibidox” about forbidden love. Then, DJ Premier dropped the beat for their collaboration “Le Pido a Dios.” The hip-hop producer …
Read More »Judas Priest Show Their Strength on 'Trial by Fire'
Judas Priest have endured in one form or another for more than 50 years, and on their new single, “Trial by Fire,” they recognize their own fortitude. “Bound and abused, branded a liar/I have endured trial by fire,” frontman Rob Halford sings in the chorus, growling the word “fire” a …
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Aubrey O’Day, the former lead singer of girl group Danity Kane, is showing her support for R&B singerCassie, who filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against Sean Combs on Thursday. Combs and Cassie settled the suit the following Friday. “Been trynna tell y’all for years. Prayers up for this queen 🙌🏼 …
Read More »'Greedy' Hitmaker Tate McRae Has Another One
How do you follow a smash hit like “Greedy,” which has spent nine days at Number One of Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart? If you’re Tate McRae, you write the equally infectious “Exes,” with a chorus that’s catchy enough to put the same kind of success well within reach. Written …
Read More »Dolly Parton's 'Purple Rain' Cover Is the Unexpected Prince Tribute You Need to Hear
On Rockstar, which finally drops today, Dolly Parton challenged herself to get out of her comfort zone, focusing on singing rock & roll for the first time in her career. She wrote a few songs for the album, but the vast majority of the tracks are covers, including some surprising …
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I N ITS USUAL HIGH NASHVILLE STYLE, the World Famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Birthday Bash was rolling. At the renowned honky-tonk on this mid-September night, cover bands and rowdy bachelorette parties ruled. But at around 10 p.m., all eyes were on a stage smack in the middle of the city’s …
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