From the gridiron to the stage! A couple of months after his second Super Bowl victory, Travis Kelce hosted his inaugural music festival to celebrate the National Football League (NFL)’s draft weekend.
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This week’s guest on The FADER Interview is Black Thought. The Roots’ co-founder and lead emcee joined FADER contributor Timmhotep Aku for a spirited, in-depth discussion of Glorious Game, his new collaborative album with El Michels Affair. In the course of their conversation, he shared the story behind another project he’s been teasing for years: Streams of Thought Vol.
4. The first three editions of Streams of Thought are two 2018 EPs and a 2020 LP, each helmed by Thought alongside a single producer (9th Wonder, Salaam Remi, and Sean C, respectively). In the interview, he described the ethos of these records as “going with your gut, working in as close to an improvisational dynamic as possible.” Read Next: Black Thought announces collaborative album with El Michels Affair Streams of Thought Vol.
4 has been floating in the liminal space of completed pre-release, according to Thought, since before the series’ last project dropped two-and-a-half years ago. And he’s been flaunting the collection’s formidable features list — Yasiin Bey, Pharoahe Monch, Fabolous, Redman, Rick Ross, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y, Tobe Nwigwe, and JID — since at least that early. In the new episode of the podcast, he revealed another feature, Nicole Wray, and said the album “could come out at any point in time,” though he remained elusive on locking in a specific release date.
From the gridiron to the stage! A couple of months after his second Super Bowl victory, Travis Kelce hosted his inaugural music festival to celebrate the National Football League (NFL)’s draft weekend.
Enter Shikari celebrate their first-ever UK Number 1 album today with A Kiss for the Whole World.
Last August, LL Cool J pulled off his first Rock The Bells in the aftermath of a lawsuit in which he won the trademark rights to the popular New York hip-hop festival, named for a 1985 cut from his debut album, Radio. Today, he’s announced that he’ll be taking Rock The Bells on the road this summer, joining powers with Live Nation to present a “once-in-a-lifetime touring experience and a celebration of Hip-Hop culture” called “The F.O.R.C.E.
Tony Shhnow is this week’s guest on The FADER Interview. In advance of his new album Love Streak’s release this Friday (April 28), he spoke to The FADER’s news editor Jordan Darville about collaboration, relationships, and the resurgence of plugg music, the latter due in large part to his own efforts.
Clint Black is launching a 13-concert tour that might be coming to a venue near you these next few months.And Black, who’s known for his high-energy, boot-stompin’ performances, is just as excited as you are for his upcoming gigs.“Nothing beats the thrill of hitting the stage and feeling the energy of a live audience,” the soulful singer shared on Instagram. “Can’t wait to bring my music to cities near you this year!”Thankfully, seats can still be secured for each and every one of Black’s 13 upcoming tour dates.Better yet, we found incredibly affordable tickets for his short U.S.
Sarah Michelle Gellar took over the 2023 Canneseries International Festival this week in Cannes, France.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director In a rare new interview while promoting his performance in Zach Braff’s “A Good Person,” Morgan Freeman told The Sunday Times that he’s insulted by Black History Month and the term “African-American.” “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like,” Freeman said. “Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?” “Also ‘African-American’ is an insult,” he added. “I don’t subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses ‘African-American’. What does it really mean? Most black people in this part of the world are mongrels. And you say Africa as if it’s a country when it’s a continent, like Europe.”
Katy Perry has some exciting news for fans.
After passing $500M globally through Thursday, Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros Movie is now on its way to an estimated $659M through Sunday worldwide. Of that, the international box office is estimated to rep $318.6M.
Emily Ratajkowski is speaking out about her dating life and sex life.
Niall Horan opened up in a new interview.
Achieving her goals. Dolores Catania hasn’t been ashamed to admit the steps she has taken to be happy with her body.
In the theater, someone screams. The lights come up, and the crowd sees two paramedics race down the aisle.
Wednesday have made no secret of the romantic relationship at the front of their band — the power couple of lead singer/rhythm guitarist Karly Hartzman and lead guitarist Jake Lenderman (aka MJ Lenderman). On at least two tracks on the group’s new album, Rat Saw God, due out this Friday (April 7) via Dead Ocenas, Hartzman sets their relationship dynamics to song.
Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters this April 5th and with an incredible cast like Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Seth Rogen (Donkey Kong), Fred Armisen (Cranky Kong) Sebastian Maniscalco (Spike), and Kevin Michael Richards (Kamek), there are fans everywhere ready to see what Universal Pictures put together. There are many surprises with details about the film being kept mum to avoid spoilers.
Mo’Nique is getting as candid as ever.
Emmerdale fans have warned Leyla Cavanagh 'don't go there' as they think her exit could finally be on the cards after recently escaping death at the hands of drug dealer Callum. During the first trip to the Dales of the week on Monday night (April 3), the wedding planner returned from her spa retreat after she left the village following her kidnap ordeal.
EXCLUSIVE: Black Mask’s graphic novel Destiny, NY, created by Pat Shand and Manuel Preitano, is being developed for the small screen by Sony Pictures Television.
Andy Cohen is speaking out for the first time since the long-awaited Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion.
Lily Allen has opened up about how she first met her now husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour.