David McCallum, — the actor whose decades-long acting career included roles as a spy in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. to playing chief medical examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard in CBS’ crime procedural NCIS — died on Monday. He was 90.
NCIS confirmed his death in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement did not provide a cause of death.
McCallum was a trained actor, having studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career, which included roles in theater, film,...
NCIS confirmed his death in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement did not provide a cause of death.
McCallum was a trained actor, having studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career, which included roles in theater, film,...
- 9/26/2023
- by Althea Legaspi and Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Returning to hip-hop’s birthplace, classic rappers who pioneered the sound — as well as those who have proudly carried the rap torch — joined forces to honor the genre’s 50th birthday and celebrate its historic and global impact on pop culture.
It was only fitting that a venue as iconic as Bronx’s Yankee Stadium became the home for the eight-hour celebration, which included three dozen performers and nearly 50,000 audience members.
The universal love for rap was at the center of the night, and rappers like Nas and Snoop Dogg owned the night while also honoring those who came before them.
During his set, Nas brought out hip-hop founding father DJ Kool Herc and told the crowd: “This is our love. This is our bloodline.” Herc, 68, earned a standing ovation and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Kool G Rap also appeared onstage alongside Nas,...
It was only fitting that a venue as iconic as Bronx’s Yankee Stadium became the home for the eight-hour celebration, which included three dozen performers and nearly 50,000 audience members.
The universal love for rap was at the center of the night, and rappers like Nas and Snoop Dogg owned the night while also honoring those who came before them.
During his set, Nas brought out hip-hop founding father DJ Kool Herc and told the crowd: “This is our love. This is our bloodline.” Herc, 68, earned a standing ovation and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Kool G Rap also appeared onstage alongside Nas,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 BET Awards honored the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with dozens of performances that played like a musical family reunion as pioneers of the genre blazed the stage during a hostless but party-filled show held during the writers strike.
The Sugarhill Gang, Big Daddy Kane, Mc Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Erick Sermon and Keith Murray performed Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating rap music and honoring its roots as well as its domination in pop culture.
Ja Rule, Red Man, E-40, Master P, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Styles P, T.I., Fabolous, Trick Daddy, Trina, Uncle Luke and Skillz hit the stage, helping the four-hour-show flow during the writers strike, which several presenters acknowledged before giving out awards, including Grammy-winning singer Muni Long.
“Let’s take a moment to acknowledge and stand in solidarity with the artists who make us laugh, cry and, most important, think — our Writers Guild of America family.
The Sugarhill Gang, Big Daddy Kane, Mc Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Erick Sermon and Keith Murray performed Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, celebrating rap music and honoring its roots as well as its domination in pop culture.
Ja Rule, Red Man, E-40, Master P, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Styles P, T.I., Fabolous, Trick Daddy, Trina, Uncle Luke and Skillz hit the stage, helping the four-hour-show flow during the writers strike, which several presenters acknowledged before giving out awards, including Grammy-winning singer Muni Long.
“Let’s take a moment to acknowledge and stand in solidarity with the artists who make us laugh, cry and, most important, think — our Writers Guild of America family.
- 6/26/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Movie soundtracks can elevate ordinary stories, adding depth and resonance to beloved films. The lasting impact of these soundtracks is evident in the instantly recognizable songs that continue to endure. Sometimes, the music becomes a movie’s highlight, compensating for weaker storylines or characters.
Classic movie musicals like West Side Story have stood the test of time, while films like The Bodyguard provided a platform for legendary artists to showcase their talents. The longevity of these soundtracks is often measured by their chart performance, reflecting their profound influence on generations.
The intertwining of music and cinema is a magical combination. The closing notes of The Breakfast Club, the era-defining mix of Dazed and Confused, and the genius of Prince in Purple Rain are just a few examples of the powerful synergy between sound and vision.
It is impossible to imagine certain movies without their iconic musical moments. Radio Raheem‘s...
Classic movie musicals like West Side Story have stood the test of time, while films like The Bodyguard provided a platform for legendary artists to showcase their talents. The longevity of these soundtracks is often measured by their chart performance, reflecting their profound influence on generations.
The intertwining of music and cinema is a magical combination. The closing notes of The Breakfast Club, the era-defining mix of Dazed and Confused, and the genius of Prince in Purple Rain are just a few examples of the powerful synergy between sound and vision.
It is impossible to imagine certain movies without their iconic musical moments. Radio Raheem‘s...
- 5/15/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Chelsea Handler celebrated her 48th birthday skiing in just a bikini. She shared a video of the experience with her followers on Instagram to the tune of Eminem‘s “Without Me.”
Handler captioned the picture, “This one’s for you, Tucker!”
The comedian was referencing Fox News television host Tucker Carlson, who ridiculed her for not having children and called her an “aging, deeply unlikeable woman” after she released a video following her daily life without the responsibility of being a mother.
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Podcaster and political commentator Ben Shapiro also weighed in, claiming it was “written all over” Handler’s face that she was miserable.
This is not the first time that Handler has done this. For her 47th birthday, she snapped a picture of herself skiing topless.
She wore nothing but blue underwear and American and Canadian flag stickers over her breasts. Handler held a drink...
Handler captioned the picture, “This one’s for you, Tucker!”
The comedian was referencing Fox News television host Tucker Carlson, who ridiculed her for not having children and called her an “aging, deeply unlikeable woman” after she released a video following her daily life without the responsibility of being a mother.
50 Best Celebrity Bikinis Slideshow!
Podcaster and political commentator Ben Shapiro also weighed in, claiming it was “written all over” Handler’s face that she was miserable.
This is not the first time that Handler has done this. For her 47th birthday, she snapped a picture of herself skiing topless.
She wore nothing but blue underwear and American and Canadian flag stickers over her breasts. Handler held a drink...
- 3/3/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, one of hip-hop’s most influential albums, has spent the past 15 years going in and out of print and on and off streaming services. Today, a couple of months after its official 30th anniversary, it’s back.
“I am thrilled to bring The Chronic home to its original distribution partner, Interscope Records,” Dr. Dre said in a statement. “Working alongside my longtime colleagues, [Interscope execs] Steve Berman and John Janick, to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is...
“I am thrilled to bring The Chronic home to its original distribution partner, Interscope Records,” Dr. Dre said in a statement. “Working alongside my longtime colleagues, [Interscope execs] Steve Berman and John Janick, to re-release the album and make it available to fans all over the world is...
- 2/1/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
"The Chris Rock Show" was one of the edgiest, most uproarious variety shows on television. Powered by the pop cultural shockwave of his 1996 HBO stand-up special "Bring the Pain," Rock had attained the inconvenient-truth-telling stature of greats like Richard Pryor and George Carlin. He excoriated the white media for its condescending praise of the "well-spoken" Colin Powell and expressed hilarious disbelief that the crack-smoking Marion Barry could get re-elected Mayor of Washington D.C.. Suddenly, my mom knew that "salad tossing" was a prison euphemism for analingus.
HBO wisely snagged the comic for "The Chris Rock Show," which premiered on February 7, 1997, with the clear intent of pissing people off. His first guest was Johnnie Cochran nearing the end of his O.J. Simpson trial victory lap. I'll never forget Rock's reaction to the attorney's savvy quip that he prefers to defend "No Jays" instead of "O.J.s." He shot a...
HBO wisely snagged the comic for "The Chris Rock Show," which premiered on February 7, 1997, with the clear intent of pissing people off. His first guest was Johnnie Cochran nearing the end of his O.J. Simpson trial victory lap. I'll never forget Rock's reaction to the attorney's savvy quip that he prefers to defend "No Jays" instead of "O.J.s." He shot a...
- 1/13/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
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It’s been a busy year for Anderson .Paak, from taking home four Grammys with Bruno Mars for Silk Sonic‘s “Leave the Door Open,” touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to, on a recent October night, celebrating alongside Lady Gaga at a Dom Pérignon dinner party in Los Angeles.
“Billy Porter was sitting next to me. Met a lot of fun people, man,” says .Paak, calling from L.
It’s been a busy year for Anderson .Paak, from taking home four Grammys with Bruno Mars for Silk Sonic‘s “Leave the Door Open,” touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to, on a recent October night, celebrating alongside Lady Gaga at a Dom Pérignon dinner party in Los Angeles.
“Billy Porter was sitting next to me. Met a lot of fun people, man,” says .Paak, calling from L.
- 10/27/2022
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
As their name suggests, Gabriels are blessed with the voice of an angel. It belongs to Jacob Lusk, a 35-year-old gospel singer with the power to break your heart with a mere vocal quiver. On Angels & Queens, the LA-based trio’s forthcoming debut album, he channels Nina Simone and Billie Holiday as he wrings every drop of emotion from the group’s songs of love and loss. Numbered among their ever-growing army of fans is Elton John, who called last year’s EP Love and Hate in a Different Time “one of the most seminal records I’ve heard in the last 10 years”.
Lusk’s soaring vocals provide the perfect complement for the rich blend of electronics and orchestration created by his bandmates, British producer Ryan Hope and Armenian-American instrumentalist Ari Balouzian. The three have been close since meeting in 2015 – a fact which they still find surprising. “We’re very different,...
Lusk’s soaring vocals provide the perfect complement for the rich blend of electronics and orchestration created by his bandmates, British producer Ryan Hope and Armenian-American instrumentalist Ari Balouzian. The three have been close since meeting in 2015 – a fact which they still find surprising. “We’re very different,...
- 9/29/2022
- by Kevin E G Perry
- The Independent - Music
[Jackson, Mississippi, is still recovering from a water crisis that left approximately 150,000 people without safe drinking water, a cruel reminder of decades-long structural issues facing a predominantly Black city. Interviews for this story were conducted in the spring.]
Talk to scene makers in Jackson, Mississippi, like Brad “Kamikaze” Franklin and you’ll hear a lot of evangelism about how the “birthplace of American music,” as the state bills itself, is continually overlooked as a breeding ground for hip-hop talent.
Franklin, who recorded as one-half of the hip-hop duo Crooked Lettaz with David Banner in the early aughts, points to Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and the late Nate Dogg — all of whom have ties to the state — to illustrate his point. But he could go on. In recent years,...
Talk to scene makers in Jackson, Mississippi, like Brad “Kamikaze” Franklin and you’ll hear a lot of evangelism about how the “birthplace of American music,” as the state bills itself, is continually overlooked as a breeding ground for hip-hop talent.
Franklin, who recorded as one-half of the hip-hop duo Crooked Lettaz with David Banner in the early aughts, points to Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and the late Nate Dogg — all of whom have ties to the state — to illustrate his point. But he could go on. In recent years,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Jim Beaugez
- Rollingstone.com
Gabriels have just five songs to their name, but one of them verges on the sublime. “Professional,” which came out toward the end of 2020, embraces the off-kilter swoon of jazz vocalists like Billie Holiday or Andy Bey, as singer Jacob Lusk sends his voice gently dive-bombing to the floor and then yanks it back up like a yo-yo, ducking and weaving around a glum string section. The strings fall away, leaving Lusk alone for a late-night, empty-bar, alone-at-the-piano interlude, and then the fireworks begin: A lazy beat enters, spurring the...
- 8/5/2021
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
“The Masked Singer” finale on May 26 will be a battle between the three celebrities who are disguised as the Black Swan, Chameleon and Piglet. Of this trio of talent, the most entertaining is the contestant hidden inside the Chameleon costume. From the sound and style of his singing, the clues he gave in his videos and his conversations with the four judges we are sure we know the real name of the Chameleon. Keep reading if you dare for all of “The Masked Singer” spoilers for the season 5 finale.
From his debut in Week 2, when the Chameleon ruled the stage with his electrifying cover of “Ride wit Me” by Nelly, we’ve been certain that he was a professional rapper. We became even more sure as the weeks went on and he nailed each successive appearance capped off by his show-stopping performance of “Oh Boy” by Cam’ron featuring Juelz Santana on the May 19 semifinal.
From his debut in Week 2, when the Chameleon ruled the stage with his electrifying cover of “Ride wit Me” by Nelly, we’ve been certain that he was a professional rapper. We became even more sure as the weeks went on and he nailed each successive appearance capped off by his show-stopping performance of “Oh Boy” by Cam’ron featuring Juelz Santana on the May 19 semifinal.
- 5/26/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” season five winner will be revealed on the May 26 finale. The final three celebrity contestants in the fight for the Golden Mask are disguised as the Black Swan, Chameleon and Piglet. Over the course of the first 10 episodes, the rest of the 14 contenders were unmasked. The most recent of these was eliminated on the May 19 semi-final when the Yeti was revealed to be rapper Omarion.
We had figured out the real name of the last of these four Wild Cards before this big reveal by rewatching all of Yeti’s previous performances and clues videos. Now we’ve turned our attention to the final three contestants still in the hunt for the Golden Mask. And we are sure that we know their real names.
Keep reading for all “The Masked Singer” spoilers for the finale, as we offer up our best guesses of the true identities of...
We had figured out the real name of the last of these four Wild Cards before this big reveal by rewatching all of Yeti’s previous performances and clues videos. Now we’ve turned our attention to the final three contestants still in the hunt for the Golden Mask. And we are sure that we know their real names.
Keep reading for all “The Masked Singer” spoilers for the finale, as we offer up our best guesses of the true identities of...
- 5/26/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
At last, the final three contestants of “The Masked Singer’s” Spring 2021 cycle have been named: Black Swan, Piglet and Chameleon. But who will go on to join the show’s ever-growing winner’s list? Ahead of Wednesday’s Season 5 finale, let’s take a look at Gold Derby’s racetrack odds for all three finalists. Our odds are based on the combined predictions of “Tms” fans like You who’ve been making their picks throughout the year. There’s still time to have your say before the fifth season ends — it’s fun and easy to make your own predictions.
SEELeAnn Rimes returns to ‘The Masked Singer’ as guest panelist in Season 5 finale
So who will win “The Masked Singer” Season 5? The finale odds (see below) currently favor Black Swan in first place, with Piglet in the runner-up position and Chameleon down in third. Take a peek:
1. Black Swan...
SEELeAnn Rimes returns to ‘The Masked Singer’ as guest panelist in Season 5 finale
So who will win “The Masked Singer” Season 5? The finale odds (see below) currently favor Black Swan in first place, with Piglet in the runner-up position and Chameleon down in third. Take a peek:
1. Black Swan...
- 5/26/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Over the course of four seasons, no rapper has ever won “The Masked Singer.” That could all change when the colorful Chameleon takes the stage in the Season 5 finale of the Fox reality TV competition on Wednesday, May 26. The adaptable hip-hopper has consistently brought the party over the course of seven performances. Now the Chameleon could make history if he prevails over the Black Swan and the Piglet to win the Golden Mask trophy. Read on for our finalist spotlight on Chameleon.
SEELeAnn Rimes returns to ‘The Masked Singer’ as guest panelist in Season 5 finale
Chameleon made his debut on Episode 2 with a banging performance of “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly. Since then he has proven he has flow and showmanship with rap classics including “21 Questions” by 50 Cent & Nate Dogg, “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez, “Regulate” by Warren G. & Nate Dogg, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” by Busta Rhymes,...
SEELeAnn Rimes returns to ‘The Masked Singer’ as guest panelist in Season 5 finale
Chameleon made his debut on Episode 2 with a banging performance of “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly. Since then he has proven he has flow and showmanship with rap classics including “21 Questions” by 50 Cent & Nate Dogg, “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez, “Regulate” by Warren G. & Nate Dogg, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” by Busta Rhymes,...
- 5/25/2021
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The Chameleon landed his spot in “The Masked Singer” semifinal on May 19 with his outstanding rap of “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams on last week’s quarter-final. Not surprisingly, the judges sang his praises once again. Like us, they’ve been impressed with this towering talent since he first appeared in Week 1 singing “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly.
We’ve had a theory about the real name of the Chameleon since then. To confirm our suspicions, we went back and watched all of his performances to date including: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week 4); “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez (Week 5); “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (Week 7); and “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” by Busta Rhymes (Week 8). And we rewatched all of his clues videos too.
After reviewing all the evidence, we are sticking with our original theory.
We’ve had a theory about the real name of the Chameleon since then. To confirm our suspicions, we went back and watched all of his performances to date including: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week 4); “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez (Week 5); “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (Week 7); and “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” by Busta Rhymes (Week 8). And we rewatched all of his clues videos too.
After reviewing all the evidence, we are sticking with our original theory.
- 5/19/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Chameleon rapped his way into the quarter-finals of “The Masked Singer” on May 12 with his rollicking version of “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” on the Week 8 episode. He won over the judges on May 5 with his red-hot performance of this song made famous by Busta Rhymes, who had contended on season 4 of the show as the Dragon. While the Dragon was ousted in his first appearance, the Chameleon could go all the way and win season 5.
We’ve been convinced of the real identity of the Chameleon since he made his debut in Week 1 singing “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly. We went back and took another look at that performance as well as his others on the show to date: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week 4); “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez (Week 5); and “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (Week 7). And we rewatched all of his clues videos.
We’ve been convinced of the real identity of the Chameleon since he made his debut in Week 1 singing “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly. We went back and took another look at that performance as well as his others on the show to date: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week 4); “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez (Week 5); and “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (Week 7). And we rewatched all of his clues videos.
- 5/12/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
As Season 5 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” heads toward its conclusion at the end of the month, Variety has the scoop on the guest panelists and show formats for the final three episodes.
On Wednesday, the “Spicy 6” episode saw actor/singer Tyrese Gibson unmasked as the Robopine. When “The Masked Singer” returns next week on May 12, the quarter finals will feature comedian Rob Riggle (“Holey Moley”) as a guest panelist, alongside regular panelists Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke.
The following week, on May 19, the semi-finals will feature guest panelist Darius Rucker — that’s right, the Hootie and the Blowfish singer will join in on the guessing game. Also in that episode, the show’s mysterious “Cluedle-Doo” will be revealed.
New this season is the masked celebrity “Cluedle-Doo,” who has been offering additional hints about each contestant. Last week was the first reveal toward Cluedle-Doo...
On Wednesday, the “Spicy 6” episode saw actor/singer Tyrese Gibson unmasked as the Robopine. When “The Masked Singer” returns next week on May 12, the quarter finals will feature comedian Rob Riggle (“Holey Moley”) as a guest panelist, alongside regular panelists Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke.
The following week, on May 19, the semi-finals will feature guest panelist Darius Rucker — that’s right, the Hootie and the Blowfish singer will join in on the guessing game. Also in that episode, the show’s mysterious “Cluedle-Doo” will be revealed.
New this season is the masked celebrity “Cluedle-Doo,” who has been offering additional hints about each contestant. Last week was the first reveal toward Cluedle-Doo...
- 5/7/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Unlike a real-life chameleon, the one performing on “The Masked Singer” has never changed his look or, for that matter, his stellar voice. This towering talent remains the frontrunner to win season 5 of this reality competition series. Expect him to shine once again on the May 5 episode, “The Spicy 6 – The Competition Heats Up!”
We’ve been wondering for weeks who is hidden inside this cumbersome costume. So we went back and watched his four performances to date: “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly (Week 1), “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week 4); “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez (Week 5); and “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (Week 7). And we took another look at his clues video packages.
Like us, the four judges are fans of the Chameleon. While they are right to be so, they are wrong with their guesses that he is G-Eazy, Machine Gun Kelly, Kyrie Irving or Waka Flocka Flame.
We’ve been wondering for weeks who is hidden inside this cumbersome costume. So we went back and watched his four performances to date: “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly (Week 1), “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week 4); “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez (Week 5); and “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg (Week 7). And we took another look at his clues video packages.
Like us, the four judges are fans of the Chameleon. While they are right to be so, they are wrong with their guesses that he is G-Eazy, Machine Gun Kelly, Kyrie Irving or Waka Flocka Flame.
- 5/5/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” season 5 is coming off a double elimination on April 21 that saw two celebrities — Crab (Bobby Brown) and Seashell (Tamera Mowry)– sent home. That leaves just six contenders for the Golden Mask. The Super 6 will be featured in the special sing-along episode on April 28 before the competition resumes on May 6.
Of the half dozen stars still in the hunt, our favorite is the Chameleon, who rocked the house in Week 7 with “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg. The four judges love him too. But they are way off with their guesses that he is G-Eazy, Machine Gun Kelly, Kyrie Irving or Waka Flocka Flame.
We’ve reviewed both his individual clues and the collective ones about the celebrities competing on season 5 of “The Masked Singer.” And we rewatched all of his appearances including “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly (Week 1), “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week...
Of the half dozen stars still in the hunt, our favorite is the Chameleon, who rocked the house in Week 7 with “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg. The four judges love him too. But they are way off with their guesses that he is G-Eazy, Machine Gun Kelly, Kyrie Irving or Waka Flocka Flame.
We’ve reviewed both his individual clues and the collective ones about the celebrities competing on season 5 of “The Masked Singer.” And we rewatched all of his appearances including “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly (Week 1), “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg (Week...
- 4/28/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
At the end of this week’s supersized episode of The Masked Singer, it looked like the end of the night at a Red Lobster: seafood carnage everywhere.
The two-hour event saw the unmasking of both Crab and Seashell. Their departures cemented this season’s Super 6: Black Swan, Piglet, Robopine, Chameleon, Yeti and Russian Dolls.
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But which famous...
The two-hour event saw the unmasking of both Crab and Seashell. Their departures cemented this season’s Super 6: Black Swan, Piglet, Robopine, Chameleon, Yeti and Russian Dolls.
More from TVLineThe Masked Singer Castoff: I Couldn't Keep the Secret From My TwinThe Resident Boss Weighs In on Who Will Replace [Spoiler] at Chastain ParkThe Resident Loses Original Cast Member; EP Teases How [Spoiler]'s Exit Sets Up Season 4's Final Episodes
But which famous...
- 4/22/2021
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
“The Masked Singer” season 5 is only seven episodes in but is about to be down to just six contestants. Two of the Super 8 who perform on the quarter-final, “Super 8 – The Plot Chickens,” on April 21 will be eliminated. We certainly hope that Chameleon is not one of them. He has been one of our favorites ever since he made his debut back on St. Patrick’s Day with his rocking cover of “Ride Wit Me” by Nelly.
The Chameleon landed his spot in this week’s show after he nailed his performance of “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez on April 7. We’ve rewatched those two performances as well as his Week 4 cover of “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg. And we’ve taken another look at all of his clues packages.
Forget the panel guesses that the Chameleon is Machine Gun Kelly, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame or Dwyane Wade.
The Chameleon landed his spot in this week’s show after he nailed his performance of “Hip Hop” by Dead Prez on April 7. We’ve rewatched those two performances as well as his Week 4 cover of “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg. And we’ve taken another look at all of his clues packages.
Forget the panel guesses that the Chameleon is Machine Gun Kelly, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame or Dwyane Wade.
- 4/21/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“The Masked Singer” showcased the celebrities in Group B for the second week running on April 7. While this is only episode 5 of season 5, it is already the Group B final. Vying to continue on in the competition are three contenders who have been part of Group B since they first appeared on March 17 — Black Swan, Chameleon and Piglet — plus the Wild Card entry Crab, who first sang last week.
That episode on March 31 marked the end of the line for Grandpa Monster, who turned out to be YouTube star Logan Paul. He was bounced from the show after his cover of “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett failed to impress the four judges.
Conversely, Chameleon once again wowed the panel with his performance. This time he rocked the house with his cover of “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg. We’ve watched that performance as well as his March 17 appearance...
That episode on March 31 marked the end of the line for Grandpa Monster, who turned out to be YouTube star Logan Paul. He was bounced from the show after his cover of “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett failed to impress the four judges.
Conversely, Chameleon once again wowed the panel with his performance. This time he rocked the house with his cover of “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg. We’ve watched that performance as well as his March 17 appearance...
- 4/7/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Masked Singer fans, it’s early, but I’m going to call it: Black Swan should take the whole thing this season.
That. Bird. Can. Sing. And while I may have temporarily lost my mind and thought that she was someone else last week, I have regained my wits (or what’s left of ’em after the past year) and now am fairly certain about the identity of the pop singer underneath all of those regal feathers.
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That. Bird. Can. Sing. And while I may have temporarily lost my mind and thought that she was someone else last week, I have regained my wits (or what’s left of ’em after the past year) and now am fairly certain about the identity of the pop singer underneath all of those regal feathers.
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- 4/1/2021
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, is a colorful and somewhat vile character. A man who got famous through gang affiliation, a gang that he later ratted out in court, and controversial social media videos.
He’s a man who started getting attention after creating his own clothing with the word ‘HIV’ on it, plead guilty to the use of a child in a sexual performance after posting a video that showed the alleged assault of a 13-year old girl, beat his girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Sara Molina, and plead guilt to nine felony charges including racketeering conspiracy, weapons possession and armed robbery, as well as the aforementioned turning on the Nine Trey Gangsta Blood gang that helped get him famous.
As Supervillain: The Making Of Tekashi 6ix9ine, directed by Karam Gill, highlights, he’s also a man who has very little respect for the artform that...
He’s a man who started getting attention after creating his own clothing with the word ‘HIV’ on it, plead guilty to the use of a child in a sexual performance after posting a video that showed the alleged assault of a 13-year old girl, beat his girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Sara Molina, and plead guilt to nine felony charges including racketeering conspiracy, weapons possession and armed robbery, as well as the aforementioned turning on the Nine Trey Gangsta Blood gang that helped get him famous.
As Supervillain: The Making Of Tekashi 6ix9ine, directed by Karam Gill, highlights, he’s also a man who has very little respect for the artform that...
- 2/22/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
TikTok user Doggface208 — real name Nathan Apodaca — took the internet by storm last year after posting the now-iconic video of him longboarding to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” while drinking a bottle of Ocean Spray cranberry juice.
“It’s always been Cran-Rasberry,” he tells Rolling Stone‘s The First Time, recalling that he first began drinking it in junior high school. “That’s my favorite.” The Idaho native jokes that he should have used some other flavor of the juice when making the video.
“When [the viral trend] first started, when I [would go] get my juice [in the supermarket], it wasn’t there.
“It’s always been Cran-Rasberry,” he tells Rolling Stone‘s The First Time, recalling that he first began drinking it in junior high school. “That’s my favorite.” The Idaho native jokes that he should have used some other flavor of the juice when making the video.
“When [the viral trend] first started, when I [would go] get my juice [in the supermarket], it wasn’t there.
- 1/8/2021
- by Adisa Duke
- Rollingstone.com
John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, rapper and founding member of the pioneering hip-hop group Whodini, has died at the age of 56. The group’s Grand Master Dee confirmed Fletcher’s death to Variety. No cause of death was provided.
News of Fletcher’s death was first revealed by the Roots’ Questlove, with many others in the rap community also mourning the death of the Whodini rapper. “One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini,” Questlove wrote on social media. “This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop.
News of Fletcher’s death was first revealed by the Roots’ Questlove, with many others in the rap community also mourning the death of the Whodini rapper. “One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini,” Questlove wrote on social media. “This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop.
- 12/23/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Streaming platform Pandora has unveiled its Most-Thumbed Movie Songs Playlist. Based on Pandora listeners’ thumbs-up activity, 102 of the most popular movie songs were rounded up.
Among the most-thumbed tracks are “Earned It” by the Weeknd from “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth from “Furious 7” and “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri from “Twilight.”
Other classic movie songs featured include “Titanic’s” “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston from “The Bodyguard” and “Mrs. Robinson” from “The Graduate” by Simon and Garfunkel.
Oscar winners for best original song also making the playlist are Adele’s “Skyfall,” from the James Bond movie of the same name, and the 2018 winner “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from the “A Star Is Born” remake.
The playlist can be streamed here. Here’s the full list of...
Among the most-thumbed tracks are “Earned It” by the Weeknd from “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth from “Furious 7” and “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri from “Twilight.”
Other classic movie songs featured include “Titanic’s” “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston from “The Bodyguard” and “Mrs. Robinson” from “The Graduate” by Simon and Garfunkel.
Oscar winners for best original song also making the playlist are Adele’s “Skyfall,” from the James Bond movie of the same name, and the 2018 winner “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from the “A Star Is Born” remake.
The playlist can be streamed here. Here’s the full list of...
- 7/10/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
John Legend may be known for his romantic love songs, but his new single proves that the 41-year-old crooner knows it takes more than pretty words to make a relationship work. Titled "Actions," the song samples a classic 1999 track by Dr. Dre, "The Next Episode" featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and the late Nate Dogg. The lyrics are all about wanting to show appreciation for a loved one through actions and not words, though admittedly Legend is very good at using his words.
The singer actually gave fans a taste of the song on March 18, during his virtual concert for the ongoing #TogetherAtHome series in partnership with the World Health Organization. "Everybody's home, you need stuff, you need music, you need TV, you need films. You need stuff to entertain you, so I'm going to put some music out," he said during on the live stream. Well, he delivered! Listen to "Actions,...
The singer actually gave fans a taste of the song on March 18, during his virtual concert for the ongoing #TogetherAtHome series in partnership with the World Health Organization. "Everybody's home, you need stuff, you need music, you need TV, you need films. You need stuff to entertain you, so I'm going to put some music out," he said during on the live stream. Well, he delivered! Listen to "Actions,...
- 3/20/2020
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Is it even possible to reminisce about Christmas in the '90s without getting Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" or *Nsync's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" stuck in your head? How about TLC's "Sleigh Ride"? And I still have a vivid memory of listening to Adam Sandler's hilarious classic "The Chanukah Song" on the radio back before the days of Spotify. If you want to take a trip down holiday season memory lane, listen to our '90s - and early '00s, because it just wouldn't be complete without Britney Spears and Destiny's Child - playlist below! For more holiday tunes, get our romantic Christmas playlist here.
"8 Days of Christmas," Destiny's Child "All I Want For Christmas," Mariah Carey "All I Want Is You (This Christmas)," *Nsync "Baby It's Cold Outside," Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell "Carolina Christmas," Squirrel Nut Zippers "The Chanukah Song," Adam...
"8 Days of Christmas," Destiny's Child "All I Want For Christmas," Mariah Carey "All I Want Is You (This Christmas)," *Nsync "Baby It's Cold Outside," Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell "Carolina Christmas," Squirrel Nut Zippers "The Chanukah Song," Adam...
- 12/1/2019
- by Tara Block
- Popsugar.com
Leaves are on the ground, jackets are off the coatracks, and now everybody is looking for someplace warm to go. Luckily, now that fall is in full effect and winter will arrive sooner than you think, there are plenty of concerts planned to give you a break from the cool air. Whether it’s Mariah Carey singing what may now be her biggest hit to ring in the season or Bob Dylan playing his most classic songs, there are plenty of options to pick from. Here are 10 that will send off 2019 right.
- 11/5/2019
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Anderson .Paak recruited Smokey Robinson to join him for a performance of “Make It Better” Thursday on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The Oxnard-born rapper opened the song alone at the microphone alongside his backing band, running through the first verse and chorus before the soul legend walked onstage following a quick introduction by .Paak; Robinson also features on the studio version of “Make It Better,” a standout from .Paak’s Motown-inspired 2019 LP Ventura.
The two vocalists then carried the performance the rest of the way, singing both in unison and counterpoint to each other.
The Oxnard-born rapper opened the song alone at the microphone alongside his backing band, running through the first verse and chorus before the soul legend walked onstage following a quick introduction by .Paak; Robinson also features on the studio version of “Make It Better,” a standout from .Paak’s Motown-inspired 2019 LP Ventura.
The two vocalists then carried the performance the rest of the way, singing both in unison and counterpoint to each other.
- 10/4/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
In 2011, a few months before his career exploded and he took the mantle as the world’s most successful busker, Ed Sheeran put out an Ep called No.5 Collaborations Project, a series of duets with established artists from the UK’s grime scene. Eight years, three multi-platinum albums (Plus, Multiply, and Divide), and hundreds of sold-out arenas later, he returns to the guest-heavy format with No.6 Collaborations Project, an album guided by the logic of a DJ Khaled album or the Suicide Squad Ost, which is to say an all-star...
- 7/16/2019
- by Danny Schwartz
- Rollingstone.com
Smokey Robinson lends his vocals to Anderson .Paak’s soulful new song, “Make It Better,” set to appear on the musician’s upcoming album, Ventura, out April 12th.
“Make It Better” boasts a throwback groove of dusty and punchy bass fleshed out with slick guitars, silky strings and more futuristic synth flourishes. The lyrics find .Paak detailing the ups and downs of a relationship, but always striving to make things work, while Robinson provides some tender back-up harmonies.
“Make It Better” arrives with an Andy Hines-directed music video as well.
“Make It Better” boasts a throwback groove of dusty and punchy bass fleshed out with slick guitars, silky strings and more futuristic synth flourishes. The lyrics find .Paak detailing the ups and downs of a relationship, but always striving to make things work, while Robinson provides some tender back-up harmonies.
“Make It Better” arrives with an Andy Hines-directed music video as well.
- 4/4/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
It's a doggy dog world in Hollywood, where Snoop Dogg was immortalized Monday with his own star on the Walk of Fame ... and he's got an idea of who (or what) should get one next. The rapper was joined by Dr. Dre, Jimmy Kimmel and record producer Quincy Jones for the ceremony in front of the El Capitan Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. The Doggfather's star is No. 2,651 in the history of the Walk, which has...
- 11/19/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This is the best video you'll see all day ... Cincinnati Bengals star Dre Kirkpatrick and an old lady straight-up Gettin' It on the dance floor -- rockin' out to some old school rap!! The players hosted a tailgate party at a local nursing home before playing the Ravens on Thursday Night Football ... and we never thought we'd type this sentence, but -- the nursing home was Lit. Bengals Cb Dre Kirkpatrick hosted a tailgate party...
- 9/13/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rapper Nate Dogg continues to earn money 7 years after his death and those funds are now being passed on to his close family. It appears funds keep coming in from Nate Dogg's music and other ventures and, as it accumulates, it gets distributed. According to new docs, obtained by TMZ, the money totals $225,000 in cash and here is how it's being divided. His widow, Latoya Calvin, is getting $30,000. His son, Naijiel Dwoyne Hale, is getting...
- 8/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In today’s roundup, the Television Academy unveils Samira Wiley and Ryan Eggold as this year’s Emmy nominations presenters, while HBO adds three new cast members to their upcoming “Watchmen” pilot.
Events
Samira Wiley (“The Handmaid’s Tale, “Orange Is the New Black”)and Ryan Eggold (“New Amsterdam,” “BlacKkKlansman”) will present the nominations for the 70th Emmy Awards from the Wolf Theatre at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center on Thursday, July 12, at 8:30 a.m. Pt / 11:30 a.m. Et.
First Looks
Steve James’ (“Hoop Dreams,” “Life Itself“) “America To Me” will premiere on Sunday, August 26 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Starz. The 10-part docuseries, produced by Participant Media and Kartemquin Films, follows students, teachers, and administrators in suburban Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest High School through the lens of a year-long immersion to explore America’s charged state of race, culture, and education today.
Events
Samira Wiley (“The Handmaid’s Tale, “Orange Is the New Black”)and Ryan Eggold (“New Amsterdam,” “BlacKkKlansman”) will present the nominations for the 70th Emmy Awards from the Wolf Theatre at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center on Thursday, July 12, at 8:30 a.m. Pt / 11:30 a.m. Et.
First Looks
Steve James’ (“Hoop Dreams,” “Life Itself“) “America To Me” will premiere on Sunday, August 26 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Starz. The 10-part docuseries, produced by Participant Media and Kartemquin Films, follows students, teachers, and administrators in suburban Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest High School through the lens of a year-long immersion to explore America’s charged state of race, culture, and education today.
- 6/28/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
It’s hard to believe, but one of America’s most famous families was never officially media-trained.
On Sunday’s midseason finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim convinced her mom and sisters to meet with a communications coach so that they could each figure out how to answer the questions they tend to avoid during interviews — and no stone was left unturned.
Kourtney and Khloé Butt Heads
They document their workouts almost every day on Snapchat, but Kourtney, 38, and Khloé, 33, decided they wanted to produce something a little more professional for their fans: a full workout video. The...
On Sunday’s midseason finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim convinced her mom and sisters to meet with a communications coach so that they could each figure out how to answer the questions they tend to avoid during interviews — and no stone was left unturned.
Kourtney and Khloé Butt Heads
They document their workouts almost every day on Snapchat, but Kourtney, 38, and Khloé, 33, decided they wanted to produce something a little more professional for their fans: a full workout video. The...
- 12/18/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
[[tmz:video id="0_z45z1vgw"]] Warren G is telling the NY Giants exactly what they need to do about the Eli Manning situation -- a situation that they totally screwed up -- telling TMZ Sports the Manning era should continue. Here's a refresher ... the Giants benched their 2-time Super Bowl Mvp for Geno Smith -- ending his consecutive games streak, losing the game, then firing their coach and Gm. Nice. It looks like Eli's job again, for now ... question is,...
- 12/5/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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Hip hop artist Cristion D’Or has worked with some of the biggest names in rap — Consequence, French Montana, Jadakiss, Nate Dogg, to name a few.
But his road to success was rife with false starts and difficulty. Before writing popular songs like You and Me, featuring Tory Lanez, and Deserve You, D’Or, who grew up in Washington Heights, struggled to find a purpose. The 32-year-old dropped out of high school at 17 and admitted to have done “the illegal thing” for a while,...
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Hip hop artist Cristion D’Or has worked with some of the biggest names in rap — Consequence, French Montana, Jadakiss, Nate Dogg, to name a few.
But his road to success was rife with false starts and difficulty. Before writing popular songs like You and Me, featuring Tory Lanez, and Deserve You, D’Or, who grew up in Washington Heights, struggled to find a purpose. The 32-year-old dropped out of high school at 17 and admitted to have done “the illegal thing” for a while,...
- 12/4/2017
- by Frances Solá-Santiago
- PEOPLE.com
If you thought the original Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” music video couldn’t be any more cinematic, try adding Sesame Street characters from the 1985 film Follow that Bird. A fan has combined the iconic ’90s vid with your favorite Muppets, and the result—featuring Big Bird and Cookie Monster—might have topped the Spike Jonze-directed original.
Adam Schleichkorn (a.k.a. Mylo the Cat) posted the mashup on his YouTube channel isthishowyougoviral. The YouTuber explained how the original video was “one of the greatest of all time” and he therefore “couldn’t do a regular old lip sync video.” Other...
Adam Schleichkorn (a.k.a. Mylo the Cat) posted the mashup on his YouTube channel isthishowyougoviral. The YouTuber explained how the original video was “one of the greatest of all time” and he therefore “couldn’t do a regular old lip sync video.” Other...
- 7/7/2017
- by Max Murphy
- PEOPLE.com
The dangerous doll from The Conjuring franchise is coming to the West Coast this June, as Warner Bros. will present a special advance screening of Annabelle: Creation ahead of its theatrical release this August, with Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled also announced for the festival.
Press Release: Los Angeles (May 23, 2017)— Today the La Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced the Gala Screening of New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation, directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Lulu Wilson with Anthony Lapaglia and Miranda Otto. Also unveiled today, the panels for Diversity Speaks and the Global Media Makers.
Award-winning film company Focus Features will commemorate its 15th anniversary at the La Film Festival with five movies including revival programming and a newly added advance screening of Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled starring Colin Farrell,...
Press Release: Los Angeles (May 23, 2017)— Today the La Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced the Gala Screening of New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation, directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Lulu Wilson with Anthony Lapaglia and Miranda Otto. Also unveiled today, the panels for Diversity Speaks and the Global Media Makers.
Award-winning film company Focus Features will commemorate its 15th anniversary at the La Film Festival with five movies including revival programming and a newly added advance screening of Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled starring Colin Farrell,...
- 5/23/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Nate Dogg's son -- a college football player at Montana State -- was arrested along with a teammate in a drug sting operation this week, officials say. Officials say Naijiel Hale -- a junior cornerback -- set up multiple drug deals with buyers who turned out to be undercover police officers back in February. Read more...
- 4/6/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Everyone knows a few things about the long-standing hip-hop rivalry pitting West Coast vs. East Coast, but what about the West Coast vs. itself?
In the informative and somewhat hagiographic documentary G Funk, first-time director Karam Gill explores both the origins of the most essential trend in West Coast rap and how one of its foremost creators had his career temporarily sidetracked at the hands of a despotic and ruthless music executive. It’s a rags-to-riches (or is that gin-to-juice?) tale of fame, misfortune and fortune centered around producer Warren G, the late, great rapper/singer Nate Dogg and the still-going-strong Snoop...
In the informative and somewhat hagiographic documentary G Funk, first-time director Karam Gill explores both the origins of the most essential trend in West Coast rap and how one of its foremost creators had his career temporarily sidetracked at the hands of a despotic and ruthless music executive. It’s a rags-to-riches (or is that gin-to-juice?) tale of fame, misfortune and fortune centered around producer Warren G, the late, great rapper/singer Nate Dogg and the still-going-strong Snoop...
- 3/12/2017
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Well, this definitely ain’t no fun for Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg is being sued, along with Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, Suge Knight and Kurupt, by a pair of musicians who claim that the track “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)” from Snoop‘s 1993 album “Doggystyle,” is a ripoff of their track. Craig Ward and Antonio White claim that they played their self-produced track “Ain’t No Fun” for former Death Row boss Knight in 1992, with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Kurupt present. Also Read: Snoop Dogg Smoked on 'Celebrity Family Feud...
- 8/5/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Kurupt and Warren G jacked the hook to Snoop's 1993 classic, "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)" ... according to 2 far less known rappers. The L.A. rappers -- who've just filed a lawsuit, obtained by TMZ -- say they wrote the original hook for their own track titled, "Ain't No Fun" ... for their 1991 self-produced album and played it in studio for Suge. They say Snoop,...
- 8/5/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The bankruptcy of Death Row Records is over ... the person handling the case has submitted a final report, and one of the artists left holding the bag is none other than Snoop Dogg, who just got screwed out of $2 million. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, some famous rappers filed claims with the court, asking for millions they say were owed. Almost no one got a dime. Among the losers ... -- Dr. Dre ... $8 million...
- 5/13/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Someone has really decided to put the “street” in Sesame Street. An enterprising YouTuber named Adam Schleichkorn has built a mashup of the 1994 gangsta rap hit “Regulate” by Warren G and Nate Dogg by mixing in video of Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street. The end result is smoother than rollin’ in your ’64. This is far from the first time Schleichkorn has posted a video like this on his YouTube page IsThisHowYouGoViral? (It appears the answer is “yes.”) He’s previously created Muppet/rap mixes for songs like “So What’cha Want” from the Beastie Boys, “Just A Friend” from Biz Markie and Naughty By Nature’s “Hip Hop Hooray.” Since it went up on the web just two days ago, it’s already been seen nearly 600,000 times. Want to add to that count? It’s posted below.
- 3/30/2016
- by David Eckstein
- Hitfix
What is it with Nate Dogg samples in dance music tracks lately? Snbrn incorporated one from the late rapper’s “Gangsta Walk” into one of his tropical/future house hybrids of its namesake last month, but Wax Motif has repurposed it as a wobble-heavy bass house track in his new remix.
For what it’s worth, though, the samples definitely work in this context as well. Metallic effects applied to cuts of the original verse compliment the heavily modulated bass line, resulting in a danceable groove that still retains enough swagger to hold the attention of the Edm generation.
What’s more, the bridge of the song features an inventive transition into a slower hip-hop rhythm that showcases a longer section of the original sample. In an industry of one-trick ponies, it’s refreshing to see a producer find such a creative way to demonstrate their stylistic versatility.
After listening...
For what it’s worth, though, the samples definitely work in this context as well. Metallic effects applied to cuts of the original verse compliment the heavily modulated bass line, resulting in a danceable groove that still retains enough swagger to hold the attention of the Edm generation.
What’s more, the bridge of the song features an inventive transition into a slower hip-hop rhythm that showcases a longer section of the original sample. In an industry of one-trick ponies, it’s refreshing to see a producer find such a creative way to demonstrate their stylistic versatility.
After listening...
- 2/29/2016
- by John Cameron
- We Got This Covered
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