Five Labour mayors including Andy Burnham have warned failure to deliver in full on HS2 would 'leave swathes of the North with Victorian transport infrastructure unfit for purpose'.
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Drake and The Weeknd has been submitted for consideration at the Grammys.The song – ‘Heart On My Sleeve’, which was was written and produced by the anonymous producer Ghostwriter, blew up in a matter of hours and reached 13 million views on TikTok alone when it first surfaced earlier this year.On popular DSPs like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal, the song also had hundreds of thousand streams – with over 100,000 views on YouTube before Universal Music Group banned the song.Now, a representative for Ghostwriter has confirmed to The New York Times that the track has been submitted for Grammy consideration in two categories: Best Rap Song and Song Of The Year – both of which go to the writer of a song, not the performer.hi im ghostwriter. #drake #aivoice #theweeknd #ai #aidrake #theweekndai pic.twitter.com/lUUAHC1Xw8— ghostwriter977 (@imghostwrit3r) April 16, 2023According to the Recording Academy’s chief executive, Harvey Mason Jr., the song could be eligible on creative grounds and that it is an original composition written and recorded by humans.
Because of that, Mason added: “It’s absolutely eligible because it was written by a human.”But one of the requirements for submission is that the track must be “available nationwide via brick-and-mortar stores, third-party online retailers and/or streaming services”.Due to its ban earlier this year though, this could make the song ineligible for submission.Meanwhile, Ghostwriter has also teased a new AI collaboration featuring vocals mimicking Travis Scott and 21 Savage entitled ‘Whiplash’.I used AI to make a Travis Scott song feat. 21 Savage… the future of music is here.
Five Labour mayors including Andy Burnham have warned failure to deliver in full on HS2 would 'leave swathes of the North with Victorian transport infrastructure unfit for purpose'.
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Drake is performing live in North Carolina.On Sept. 22-23, the “Passionfruit” rapper will headline at Charlotte, NC’s Spectrum Center along with special guest 21 Savage as part of his ongoing ‘It’s All A Blur Tour.’And if you want to see Drizzy in the Queen City, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.The only problem is it will cost you.At the time of publication, the best price we could find on tickets was $246 before fees on Vivid Seats.If you want to get closer to the action, floor seats start at $502 before fees.Still, it’s hard to put a price on hearing over 45 songs live.Yes, at a recent show, Champagne Papi really performed 46 tracks (!) — way, way more than your average headliner’s career retrospective for those keeping score at home — to ensure fans got their money’s worth.Want to go to the show before Drake’s onto the next city?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Drake’s Charlotte ‘It’s All A Blur’ concerts.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best upper-deck, lower-level and floor seat prices for Drake’s two Charlotte shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Halle Berry is, in her words, “being the bigger guy” and moving on after Drake used an image to promote his latest single without her permission. The Catwoman star was all smiles in New York City after her first public outing since her feud with the Canadian rapper.
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Addie Morfoot Contributor In Polish actor-turned-filmmaker Kasia Smutniak’s documentary “Walls,” she undertakes an uncertain and risky journey into the red zone — a dangerous strip of land in Poland that runs parallel to the Belarus border. Crossing the long border is a 115-mile steel barricade built to repel migrants from entering the European Union in search of refuge. Inside the red zone is Poland’s dense Białowieża Forest, known for its swamps, wolf packs, and desperate migrants trapped in political limbo.
Kylie Jenner and her new beau Timothée Chalamet couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they enjoyed a romantic outing to the tennis to watch the Men's Singles Final match at the US Open in New York.The 25-year-old Kardashians star and 27-year-old actor were photographed kissing and cuddling throughout the match as the loved-up couple packed on the PDA to see Novak Djokovic scoop up his 24th Grand Slam title, beating Daniil Medvedev.The dark-haired lovers were matching as Kylie opted to wear a simple black t-shirt and jeans, with sunglasses, while Timothée wore a casual, charcoal t-shirt and black hoodie, also covering up with shades.The touchy-feely duo looked invested in the game, as they clapped along with the rest of the audience, with Kylie playing with her new boyfriend's hair between sets. It comes as the Willy Wonka star and makeup mogul decided to go public with their rumoured romance last week after attending a Beyonce concert together.
Speaking at the Venice Film Film Festival winners’ press conference, Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos said he was “personally very disappointed” that his lead actress Emma Stone couldn’t be with him to enjoy the film’s Golden Lion win, but that he also “understands the cause”, referring to the SAG-AFTRA strike which has kept the actress away.
Drake and The Weeknd will not be eligible for Grammy consideration, the Recording Academy has ruled.According to a report in The New York Times, earlier this week, the song – ‘Heart On My Sleeve’, which was was written and produced by the anonymous producer Ghostwriter, was submitted for Grammy consideration in two categories: Best Rap Song and Song Of The Year – both of which go to the writer of a song, not the performer.The Recording Academy’s chief executive, Harvey Mason Jr., was also believed to have said the song could be eligible on creative grounds and that it is an original composition written and recorded by humans. Because of that, Mason added: “It’s absolutely eligible because it was written by a human.”But one of the requirements for submission was that the track must be “available nationwide via brick-and-mortar stores, third-party online retailers and/or streaming services” which could act as a stumbling block because it was banned by the Universal Music Group shortly after it first surfaced earlier this year.A post shared by Harvey Mason jr.
Dave Chappelle has affordable tickets available for most remaining shows on his fall 2023 ‘”It’s a Celebration B!%?#&$! Tour.’At the time of publication, some seats were going for as low as $27 before fees on Vivid Seats.Compared to his summer 2023 tour when the starting tickets prices for Chappelle shows ranged from $80 to $2200, these are a downright steal.Plus, based on his recent birthday bash gigs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Chappelle might bring a famous friend or three to the stage with him.While we can’t say for certain, we do know the best way to find out is live.Want to find out if the controversial “Half Baked” star is heading to a venue near you in the next few months?Keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Chappelle’s upcoming 2023 tour dates below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has posted an Instagram video walking back comments published in the New York Times yesterday expressing support for the Grammy eligibility of "Heart on My Sleeve," a song created using deepfaked voice models of Drake and the Weeknd. Criticizing what he characterized as "bad and really inaccurate information," Mason Jr.
Sorry, Ghostwriter, but the Recording Academy just handed you a big boo.
Today officially marks the one year anniversary since the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II which plunged the devastated nation into a period of mourning for the country's longest reigning monarch.
posted a photo on Instagram Wednesday of the massive bra collection he has amassed from fans while on his It’s All a Blur Tour.“Remember when we both forgot who the f – – k I was in unison … that wavelength was def a foolish one,” Drake, 36, cryptically captioned the post. Several fans of the “Know Yourself” singer found the photos hysterical. “Went from it’s All A Blur to It’s All A Bra tour,” laughed one fan.