Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Shakur Estate has announced the premiere of “Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free,” an immersive museum experience that explores the life and legacy of the rapper and activist, who was murdered in 1996.
14.10.2021 - 19:07 / variety.com
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAnyone who saw Prince back in the day knows that “Do Me, Baby” was a show-stopper of his early concerts, a steamy ballad from his groundbreaking “Controversy” album that he often sung sprawled on his stomach, shrieking and panting and Prince-ing while the audience screamed.
A classic soul ballad, it was a prototype for many of his other ballads that followed, from “Insatiable” to “Slow Love” and beyond.In celebration of the 40th anniversary of “Controversy”’s
.Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Shakur Estate has announced the premiere of “Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free,” an immersive museum experience that explores the life and legacy of the rapper and activist, who was murdered in 1996.
appeared at political events with members of known anti-LGBTQ groups — has leaned into the issue of schools, in an effort to rally his political base and convince some independents and Democrats to back him by touting stories about alleged “indoctrination” and potentially objectionable content in school curricula or in books being carried by school libraries.The two issues that Youngkin has focused the most on are the alleged introduction of “critical race theory” — a collegiate-level theory
The Queen looks set to miss out on a visit from Prince Harry next month, and experts aren’t surprised.The Duke of Sussex, who lives in California with wife Meghan Markle, was said to be ‘in panic mode’ upon hearing of his grandmother’s worrying visit to hospital. But Harry’s scrapped plans to meet disabled military veterans at an Invictus Games training weekend.
Britain’s Prince Andrew on Friday rejected Virginia Giuffre’s accusations that he sexually abused her more than two decades ago when she was 17, and urged a U.S. judge to dismiss her civil lawsuit.
Lil Uzi Vert is celebrating spooky season with his new song “Demon High.” Check it out via the player above. "Demon High" is a bright and pop-adjacent track ideal for this weekend's Halloween celebrations.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTravis Scott has unveiled the lineup for his third annual Astroworld Festival, taking place in his Houston hometown on Nov. 5-6, and like the rapper himself, it’s far-reaching and full of surprises, ranging from Lil Baby and SZA to Bad Bunny and Tame Impala to Earth Wind & Fire.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe estate of legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Primary Wave Music that sees the company acquiring a stake in the late artist’s publishing, master recording income stream, and name and likeness rights.
Every family has their own traditions which take place all across the festive season, but we're fairly sure the British Royal Family's Christmas is slightly more extravagant than the average person's.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are displaying some PDA! In a new photo from Sunday's inaugural Earthshot Prize Awards, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a sweet moment together.In the black-and-white pic showing the rare PDA moment between the pair, Kate sweetly rests her hand on her husband's back as he leans down to talk to her.Another pic from the event shows William looking back at a smiling Kate as they walk through a curtain.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCeline Dion is delaying the opening of her new show in the new Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas due to unforeseen medical symptoms, promoter AEG Presents announced on Tuesday morning. The affected performances run from November 5 to 20, 2021 and January 19 to February 5, 2022.According to the announcement, the singer has been experiencing “severe and persistent muscle spasms” which are preventing her from performing.
Princess Charlotte is expected to inherit one of Princess Diana’s most famous and priceless heirlooms, it has been revealed. As the only daughter of Kate Middleton and Prince William, Charlotte is second in line to the throne and palace sources have said Charlotte is likely to receive Diana’s family tiara.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPrimary Wave has acquired a stake in the catalog of Gerry Goffin, lyricist for dozens of classic songs with his former wife Carole King: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman,” “Up on the Roof,” “The Loco-Motion,” “One Fine Day,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “Wasn’t Born to Follow,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “I’m Into Something Good” and many, many other songs that epitomized the “Brill Building” sound that dominated the hit
Prince William has given royal fans a glimpse inside the walls of Kensington Palace after sharing some photos of his home office.The Duke of Cambridge made the post on social media yesterday appealing for answers to a question about a charity engagement he is involved in.The candid snap shows a lavish work space with a huge wooden desk and a cream sofa decorated with red fringe cushions.
Prince’s estate have shared a previously unheard demo of ‘Do Me, Baby’ – you can listen to it below.The release coincides with the 40th anniversary celebrations of the original release of Prince’s fourth album from 1981, ‘Controversy’.The 1979 demo is a complete song, performed entirely by Prince with multiple overdubs.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSolange’s Saint Heron studio and platform has announced the launch of its free library of “esteemed and valuable” books by Black creators for research, study and exploration. Each reader will be invited to borrow a book of their choice for 45 days, completely free of charge.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBread Charity, a non-profit founded by Mustafa Sheikh (a.k.a. rapper Lil Mussie) with a mission to aid children living in poverty, has launched Bread Studios in Nipsey Hussle’s former middle school, Edwin Markham Middle School, in the Watts area of Los Angeles.
Gigi Hadid shared a rare snap of her one year old daughter Khai as she wished her younger sister Bella Hadid a happy birthday over the weekend. In a sweet post shared to her Instagram on Saturday, the 26 year old uploaded a picture of Bella, 25, holding her baby niece.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be visiting London this week to attend an event to honor the late Princess Diana at Kensington Palace, a source tells ET. The event, which will be hosted by Prince William, was originally scheduled to take place at the same time as the unveiling of Diana's statue at Kensington Palace this past July, which Harry did attend.