Nas to host London party celebrating 50 years of hip-hop

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Todd Gilchrist editor Chuck D was one of hip hop’s elder statesmen even before the genre was old enough to have them: born in 1960, he witnessed its birth in the boroughs of New York in 1973, released his first album as a founding member of incendiary group Public Enemy at age 27, and has presided over its evolution with a perspective and erudition shared by few in rap, before or since. His insights and attitudes both shaped hip hop on wax and commented upon it in popular culture, burnishing the legitimacy of an art form driven by people of color even as it became commercially supported, even co-opted by mainstream, majority-white consumers. His impact, and his importance, is reiterated in “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World,” a four-part documentary he developed and executive produced for PBS which bears the name of one of Public Enemy’s biggest and most influential hit singles. On June 21, Chuck D appeared on a panel in Los Angeles to discuss the creation of the documentary alongside Gil Vazquez, President of the Keith Haring Foundation; Jean-Michel Basquiat’s sister Lisane, appearing on behalf of his King Pleasure exhibit at the Broad Museum; and “Fight the Power” coproducer Lorrie Boula. Before the panel, he spoke to Variety about the four elements — DJing, MCing, break dancing and graffiti — that for 50 years now have formed hip hop’s foundational pillars, the changing tastes and techniques artists use to create work (and get it seen), and the advantages for him of getting old in a genre steadily supported by youth.

READ MORE: LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2023: Test your knowledge with our brain-teasing quizQueen's Adam Lambert Leading the lineup is American singer Adam Lambert. The former American Idol star, 41, recently released his fifth studio album and will perform in front of thousands of spectators as they descend on Trafalgar Square. He is of course best known as the modern day stand-in for Freddie Mercury on stage with Queen.

Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley celebrated the release of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City last night at a tiny, immersive gig in London.Cocker and Hawley have written two songs for Anderson’s new film, in which they play as the group Gauchos Calientes.“Welcome to the Asteroid City diner,” Cocker told the crowd by way of a welcome at an immersive exhibition dedicated to the film at 180 Studios on the Strand on Wednesday June 22. “You didn’t realise, but as soon as you walked into this place, you travelled back to the year 1955.”He continued: “A lot of things happened that year, didn’t they? I wasn’t alive, but they did happen.

Adele Roberts is leaving BBC Radio One after eight years, the broadcaster has announced. The presenter, 44, had hosted the Weekend Breakfast Show since 2020 after previously fronting the station's Early Morning Breakfast Show. But it has now emerged the Southport-born DJ has already presented her last show, which was in May.

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A new Partygate police probe could be launched as previously unseen footage has been released showing Tory staff partying and breaking lockdown rules in December 2020. A bombshell video reveals how officials mocked strict Covid regulations at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters in London.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International When talent agency UTA officially opens shop in London on Thursday, it will be the latest American agency heavyweight to have a brick-and-mortar presence in the U.K. The 28,000-square-foot office at 1 Newman Street straddles Fitzrovia and trendy Soho. Designed by Gensler and Modus Workspace, the headquarters will be home to UTA’s music business as well as film and TV agents, and those working across everything from production arts to podcasting. The London office, which will be the agency’s European hub, will continue to be headed up by music agents Neil Warnock MBE and Obi Asika. UTA first carved out a presence in London in 2015 when it acquired British music practice The Agency Group. In 2021, the company expanded its footprint in music with the purchase of London-based Echo Location Talent Agency.

UTA, which last year acquired UK agency Curtis Brown, is opening a new office in London as it eyes further international growth.

Victoria Beckham hosts a summer party at White City House’s rooftop and pool on Monday (June 12) in London, England.

Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary this summer.First up, Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, the Sugarhill Gang and so many more will ring in the half century celebration at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Aug. 11.Then, a little over a month later, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and Mary J.

Wu-Tang Clan surprised fans with an intimate set at London’s KOKO last night (June 13) during Nas’ afterparty marking 50 years of hip-hop.The afterparty was to celebrate the end of the UK leg of the ‘NY State Of Mind’ tour, a joint tour between the two legendary hip-hop acts.After Wu-Tang Clan and Nas performed at their sold-out show at The O2, a party was held for superfans with a more intimate performance. Nas was originally billed to host the event, however, many fans speculated that the Wu-Tang Clan would also perform with him.Great to celebrate 50 years of hip hop at The House of Koko last night, followed by Nas and Wu-Tang Clan in the Koko Theatre for a late night ‘after party’ set post-O2 performance.

Milkshake singer Kelis has seemingly confirmed that a romance has developed between her and Hollywood actor Bill Murray. After she posted photos of herself in a bikini to Instagram, the star's comment section was flooded with people talking about the speculation surrounding the reported couple. Now, the 43 year old has responded.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the Season 20 finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” Buddha Lo became the first ever “Top Chef: World All-Stars” winner Thursday, beating out his finale competition Sara Bradley and Gabri Rodriguez in the Paris-set “Top Chef” Season 20 finale. But Lo’s win was historic beyond that special 20th anniversary season achievement, as he became the first “Top Chef” contestant to ever win two seasons back to back, having claimed victory in Season 19, “Top Chef: Houston.” Adding another layer of prestige, Lo has the honor of being the final contestant to be declared winner by Padma Lakshmi before she exits the cooking competition after 19 seasons as host.

In partnership with Universal Pictures UKThe fourth instalment of NME Screens will show Wes Anderson’s critically acclaimed Asteroid City ahead of the film’s UK release. Find out how to get tickets below.NME Screens – which creates exclusive film and TV experiences for NME‘s millions of readers – launched in March, kicking off with a celebration of noughties NYC indie documentary Meet Me In The Bathroom.

Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube and more have been announced to join Run-DMC on stage at the upcoming Hip Hop 50 Live concert in New York.In collaboration with Live Nation, the record label Mass Appeal – which is co-owned by New York rap legend Nas – have announced the full line-up for their upcoming one-off celebratory event, headlined by the trailblazing hip-hop group Run-DMC.“On the day it began in the Bronx, where it all started,” reads a description of the concert, which will take place on August 11 at New York’s Yankee Stadium.On Monday (June 5), Mass Appeal revealed the initial line-up for the special concert. Run-DMC spoke to Rolling Stone about their set and what concert-goers can expect.“I am honoured to hit the stage in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop and celebrate all of my heroes,” said Rev Run.A post shared by Hip Hop 50 (@hiphop50)D.M.C continued: “August is hip-hop’s 50th birthday! So up in the Bronx where it all started we will be celebrating this historic moment in history.

Stanley Tucci, Claudia Winkleman and Sir Grayson Perry were among the famous faces celebrating the 255th Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. They were joined by a host of stars including singer Charli XCX, actor Russell Tovey and former Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw at the preview of the exhibition held on Tuesday at Burlington House in London. Hollywood actor Tucci wore a cream blazer with dark trousers and tie to event alongside his wife Felicity Blunt, who dressed in white trousers and a blue blazer.