Chris Jericho almost quit wrestling.
23.06.2023 - 19:01 / variety.com
Todd Gilchrist editor While it’s been around for decades, the New Orleans-spawned genre of bounce music is bigger than ever, thanks to Big Freedia: the self-appointed Queen Diva’s appearances on Beyonce’s singles “Formation” and “Break My Soul” have given her, her music and her community a visibility previously unimaginable outside their shared New Orleans hometown. But A-list collaborations — which also include Drake, Lizzo and Kesha — are simply a reflection of her increasing profile, not the reason for it; since releasing her first album in 2003, she’s not only worked steadily as a recording and touring musician, but starred in two TV shows (“Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce” and “Big Freedia Means Business,” both on Fuse), produced a documentary about gun violence (“Freedia Got a Gun”) and made dozens of appearances as a spokesperson and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues.
“Central City” — out today — is Freedia’s first full-length album in nine years, and it evidences the breadth of her success. In addition to assembling a murderer’s row of guest stars including Lil Wayne, Ciara, Faith Evans and Kamaiyah, the tracks incorporate a variety of sounds and subgenres from outside that bounce music foundation. Ahead of the record’s June 23 release, Big Freedia spoke to Variety about its eclectic inspirations, the opportunities those high-profile partnerships have generated for her, and the ongoing responsibilities she maintains in her career to make “a bigger bounce” both musically and culturally. When Beyonce did “Break My Soul” and sampled your record, it gave you a new degree of visibility, even after appearing on “Formation.” How if at all have you tried to capitalize on that? I try to capitalize on anything that’s happening
Chris Jericho almost quit wrestling.
Well, well, well… Could these two be reconsidering their breakup??
Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been snapped with his new 'fella' after enjoying a night out with his co-stars. The actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, enjoyed seeing Lionel Ritchie on stage at Lytham Festival with a number of his castmates.
Davide Sanclimenti has been spotted hanging out with a Love Island co-star just a day after announcing his split from Ekin-Su Culculoglu. Ekin-Su and Davide have separated less than one year after being crowned the winners of Love Island season eight.The 27-year-old model and entrepreneur shared the news of the split on his Instagram Stories and said that the pair were "no longer together" but that he wished his former partner "nothing but the best". He said: "@ekinsuofficial and I are no longer together.
The Big 12 Conference officially added four teams Saturday.
Angelina Jolie is enjoying some more quality time with her son Pax in the Big Apple.
Ivanka Trump is spending part of her summer in Spain. She appeared on some photos alongside her husband Jared Kushner and their friend David Guetta, as the three spent some time on a lavish yacht in Ibiza.Ivanka Trump’s touching message for Jared Kushner on Father’s DayIvanka Trump embraces her ‘surfer girl’ personaIvanka Trump parties in Spain behind David Guetta’s DJ boothIvanka and Jared joined Guetta on a yacht, as they spent some hours in the sun and by the beach. Ivanka wore a white beach dress with a brown tote and some sunglasses.
Angelina Jolie enjoyed a night on the town with her kids!
Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is defending former teammate, tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Drake has announced a new album following the release of his debut poetry collection. The book – Titles Ruin Everything: A Stream of Consciousness by Kenza Samir and Aubrey Graham – is now available for purchase, a day after being formally announced.To promote the book, Drake took out full-page advertisements in publications such as the New York Post and Houston Chronicle, which featured a QR code leading to this website.
Despite their divorce drama, Kelly Clarkson briefly spoke to ex-husband Brandon Blackstock about her new album, Chemistry.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Breakout Sundance star and rapper Tia Nomore has signed with Range Media Partners for representation in acting and music. Nomore is the lead in Savannah Leaf’s upcoming A24 drama “Earth Mama,” in which she delivered a critically acclaimed debut feature performance at this year’s Sundance Film Festival as a struggling single mother. Well established in hip hop, Nomore rose to prominence as an artist on the Oakland music scene. In “Earth Mama,” Nomore stars as expectant mom Gia, who already has two kids in foster care as she anticipates a third. Though she has the support of a tight-knit community in the Bay Area, she faces formidable challenges in reclaiming her family and building a new life. A24, the studio behind the Oscar winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” will release the film on July 7.
Trying to keep up with this week’s new music? Every Friday, we collect new albums available on streaming services on one page. This week, check out Big Freedia's Central City, Militarie Gun's LIfe Under The Gun, Geese's 3D Country, and more.
Sonic Youth have announced the release of a live album from their final North American show that took place in New York City.The album titled ‘Live in Brooklyn 2011’ captures Sonic Youth’s full 17-song set from their August 2011 show at the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn. The New York natives played in front of the Manhattan skyline after Kurt Vile and Wild Flag served as openers.Sonic Youth’s final hometown show was released during COVID lockdown on Bandcamp but is now getting a proper release as a remixed and remastered live album.“The stage was facing the East River from the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, waterfront, and I recall the sun going down in the west during our set,” Lee Ranaldo, the band’s guitarist, said of the concert in a statement.
Singer Leona Lewis, who welcomed her first baby daughter into the world with her husband Dennis Jaunch last summer, looked cool and casual as she stepped out with her family and their dog.The stylish mum opted for some lose fitted black pants paired with white trainers and an oversized denim jacket. She accessorised with a black satchel bag and had her hair pinned up into a bun.
Christine McGuinness appeared to be feeling on top of the world after taking some time out and heading to the salon. Taking to Instagram, the model showed off her freshly tended locks while posing in her figure-hugging workout gear.
Maisie Smith showed off a brand new look as she spent some time with her family after recently leaving her hometown to live in Manchester with her boyfriend Max George. The former EastEnders actress was seen alongside her lookalike mum as she headed back to Southend after moving out of her family's home in March.
When the islanders are in the Love Island villa, they are banned from knowing anything about the outside world.That includes everything from what people are saying about them to simple things like the time.Those rules are in place even though every islander has a phone. However, in the winter series of the show best friends Casey O'Gorman and Tom Clare broke into their phones.The crafty duo managed to break into the phones and connect to the wifi while they were still in the South African villa, but the boys were stopped quickly by their fellow islander, Tanya Manhenga has told the Daily Star.
Olivia Wilde still has a lotta love for her ex Harry Styles!
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Wild Kingdom” is roaring its way back onto NBC more than 60 years after it first debuted on the broadcast network. The iconic wildlife show will return to the Comcast-owned broadcaster this fall in a new iteration produced by Hearst Media Production Group in partnership with the original show’s sponsor, Mutual of Omaha. Titled “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild,” the new version will be hosted by wildlife expert and “Wild Kingdom” alum Peter Gros, who first appeared on a version of the series in 1985 alongside then-host Jim Fowler. Fowler was the second expert to host “Wild Kingdom,” taking over for the show’s original narrator, zoologist Marlin Perkins, after acting as Perkins’ sidekick from the start.