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After being injured in an unfortunate fall earlier this year, Ian McKellen — now 85 years old — is making like Chumbawamba and getting up again. Speaking to the press this week, the beloved actor confirmed that he’s not only planning on returning to acting, but even hopes to reprise …
Fatman Scoop, the rapper, D.J., and hype man behind the sleeper hit “Be Faithful” and whose booming voice on Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control” and Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That” brought him larger fame, has died after collapsing while performing at a show in Hamden, Connecticut on August 30, confirms The …
Marcia Griffiths received a Lifetime Achievement Award Honor and Cedella Marley received a Legacy Award at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards, which were presented on Thursday (Aug. 29) at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dancehall artist Spice and comedian Majah Hype co-hosted the show, which streamed live on YouTube. “I’m …
New York rapper Fatman Scoop, who scored an unlikely international hit in the early 2000s with “Be Faithful” and won a Grammy for his contribution to Missy Elliott’s hit “Lose Control,” died earlier today (Aug. 31) after collapsing during a performance at a free concert in Hamden, Ct. He was …
“I thought of the whole metal community at that moment.” Joe Duplantier joined Loudwire Nights on Friday (Aug. 30) to reflect on Gojira’s performance at the opening ceremonies of this year’s Summer Olympics. “That was a pretty mystical moment, before it kicked in,” Duplantier said about what he was feeling right before …
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | More Platforms We hope everyone is ending August safely. For some Taylor Swift fans, it certainly didn’t feel like it was starting that way, as the singer’s “Eras Tour” concerts in Vienna, Austria were called off following a thwarted terrorist plot to attack the …
The Brat musician joins Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in the cast of Gregg Araki’s film View Original Source Here
Life is sweet for Sabrina Carpenter, as the U.S. pop star lands at No. 1 on Australia’s albums chart and completes a top-three sweep of the national singles tally. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet (via Island/Universal) debuts at …
Long before Oasis flamed out in 2009 following nearly a decade of lackluster music, tabloid-fodder soundbites, physical altercations, and competent but predictable live shows, a late ‘90s critic remarked that “one day we might look back, possibly in anger,” and wonder why the Gallagher brothers were once among the most …
Metallica paid tribute to one of their fans, Lorne, who tragically died during their concert last week in Edmonton, Canada. The band shared a post on their social media today (Aug. 28) with a photo of Lorne, whose nickname was apparently “Viking.” “Friday night, August 23rd, in Edmonton we lost a …
A biopic about the life of standup comedian, TV host, and actor Steve Harvey is in the works from Objectively Good Media. Titled Seventy-Two, the project is currently in the early stages of development. According to Deadline, the film will focus specifically on a pivotal 72-hour period leading up to Harvey’s …
Godspeed You! Black Emperor: 09-27 Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium09-29 London, England – Troxy09-30 Glasgow, Scotland – Barrowlands10-01 Manchester, England – Ritz10-02 Bristol, England – Marble Factory10-03 Coventry, England – The Empire10-04 Tourcoing, France – Le Grand Mix10-05 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette10-06 Paris, France – Le Trianon10-08 Nantes, France …
Representation matters, and Chrissy Teigen got to see that firsthand when her eight-year-old daughter, Luna, met Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at the White House this summer. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m still glowing from this moment when …
After a 15-year hiatus, Oasis and their famously feuding brotherly team of Noel and Liam Gallagher, will reunite for a series of massive shows next summer, beginning July 4-5 in Cardiff, Wales. So far, 14 dates have been announced there and in the band’s Manchester hometowm, London, Edinburgh and Dublin, …
In this week’s Loud List, we present you with 10 unforgettable Tony Iommi moments. We’ve done a few compilation videos on some of your favorite rock and metal artists, including Led Zeppelin, Blink-182, Pantera and a few others. This time, it’s all about Iommi, one of the most iconic guitarists in heavy …
Liam and Noel Gallagher have hinted at a possible Oasis reunion taking place in 2025. Over the weekend, UK media buzzed with various reports that the brothers would reunite next summer for a series of concerts. One report from the Times of London has Oasis playing multiple shows in Heaton …
Queens of the Stone Age are canceling the rest of their 2024 tour dates so that frontman Joshua Homme can continue to recover after recently undergoing emergency surgery. “Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the …
“Are you on live?” Sabrina Carpenter asked Judi Jupiter, a stranger filming her on a Soho street in New York City on Friday (Aug. 23), the release day of her new album Short n’ Sweet. The “Taste” singer raised her eyebrows high and widened her eyes when she got the …
In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music, few names have risen as quickly and compellingly as Tyler Bragoli. His latest single, “Selfish,” has catapulted to the #8 spot on iTunes, contending with some of the most formidable releases of the season. This achievement is not just a testament to Tyler’s …
Slipknot‘s Sid Wilson was injured today in an “accident” stemming from what the musician said was the “leftovers” of a bonfire while he was “working on the farm.” In the first of two video updates, Wilson described the event as an “explosion,” as he was being treated for burns in a …
Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column looks at great new tunes from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Fontaines D.C. …
The Postal Service have shared Sylvan Esso’s new remix of their 2003 Give Up cut “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight.” The updated version arrives ahead of the Postal Service’s extended joint tour with Death Cab for Cutie, celebrating the anniversaries of Give Up and Transatlanticism. Check out the reworked track …
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“The process of music is from brain to someone’s ear, basically. The less that gets in the way of that little journey, the better,” Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones once said. “Strings are the link between you and the guitar. If they are slowing you up or giving you too …
In this latest episode of Loudwire’s ‘Gear Factor,’ Nile‘s George Kollias plays his favorite drum parts, from first being inspired to pick up the sticks to the latest with the Egyptian-themed death metal legends. For 20 years, Kollias has commanded the drum throne in Nile, debuting on 2005’s outstanding Annihilation of the …
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and in addition to securing her party’s nomination for president, Kamala Harris received a special approval: a genuine Lil Jon “Yeah!” That’s right, the Crunk master himself put the “party” in “Democratic Party” at the convention in Chicago on Tuesday, helping …
Taylor Swift has released the music video for The Tortured Poets Department’s “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” The clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour—rehearsals, production, and all that. Watch the video, directed and produced by Swift, below. “I Can Do It With a Broken …
SYDNEY, Australia — Playbill Group, the venue management business that operates the Hordern Pavilion, a Sydney landmark, has struck a partnership with AEG Presents and Frontier Touring, part of the Mushroom Group. Going forward, Michael Nebenzahl continues as managing director of Playbill, in a “business as usual” arrangement, reads a …
SAN MARCOS, Tex. — Texas rapper S7GMA knew at a young age that he needed to get away from his birthplace if he was going to survive, and he’s putting that story into song for everyone to hear in his upcoming EP ‘Mine of Me,’ coming out before the end …
When Mark Tremonti joined Loudwire Nights on Friday (Aug. 16), he admitted that Creed didn’t realize just how big Human Clay would be when they were in the studio 25 years ago. “You never know, but I remember in those days we were always fighting for survival,” he shared with …