Michael's family released the following statement, "Family and close friends gathered for the small, private ceremony to say goodbye to their beloved Son, Brother and Friend.
"George Michael's family would like to thank his fans across the world for their many messages of love and support. We ask that the family's wish for privacy be respected so that they can continue to live their lives privately, away from any media intrusion."
here.
A decision was expected Wednesday (March 29) but the D.A. that they still need time to look at the case. A Los Angeles Districk Attorney's Office spokesman said yesterday afternoon, "A filing decision will not be made today. Our prosecutors are still reviewing the case."
Evidence against the pop singer includes footage of him wrestling on the floor with a photographer. He then tries to go and help girlfriend, Eleanor Calder, who was being surrounded by a group of girls, reports London's Daily Mail.
After the incident, Tomlinson's lawyer, Martin Singer said, 'The paparazzi provoked and caused the altercation that occurred with Louis at the airport. This is not the first or last time that a paparazzi has created an altercation with a celebrity. While the altercation was going on with the paparazzi, three other individuals were attacking his girlfriend during this incident and he came to her defense." Read more
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Then he reposted a tweet by his former collaborator Danja--who has often co-produced with Timbaland--that reads, "What u think u gon get if I'm with Tim in one room� and Pharrell and Chad in another room at the same time on the same project???"
There's no official information to be had yet, but the 'eyes" emoji on Timberlake's re-post make it seem like something is definitely in the works. See Justin's Twitter posts
here.
A piano has long stood in the station as a kind of landmark, and Legend hopped on the keys to play "All of Me," "Ordinary People," and the Darkness song "Surefire." His early-morning performance caught commuters on their way to work--not a bad way to start your hump day.
Legend announced his performance on Twitter moments before it began: "Arriving at London @StPancrasInt on @EurostarUK. Do they still have that piano there?" See some images and footage from Legend's impromptu set
here.
2 Chainz posted about their latest duet which will appear on his forthcoming album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, saying it is "goin to be a problem #prettygirlsliketrapmusic."
The expected release will follow their 2012's collabs "Beez in the Trap" and "I Luv Dem Strippers," and Nicki clearly feels the same way as her partner. "@hairweavekiller (2 Chainz) All Ima say is YIKES," she posted. Read more
here.
The new album's tracklisting revealed that the effort will feature Lauren Alaina on the track "Are You Happy Now," and a co-write from Chris Stapleton on a song called "Vandalized."
The group will release a 10-track standard album for all retailers and a 13-track Amazon-exclusive deluxe edition. Check out the complete "Back to Us" tracklisting for both versions
here.
The two-minute clip features Del Rey living in the "H" of the iconic Hollywood sign. "Even those these times can feel a little bit crazy, they're not so very different from what other generations have experienced at one time or another before," says Lana in voiceover.
"Amidst all the uncertainty, and as we transition out one era into another one there's no place I'd rather be than smack dab in the middle of Hollyweird making this record for you, because you, and the music, and this place, are my love, my life, my lust for life," she continues.
So far fans have heard the project's lead single "Love." No word yet on a release date, but according to a Del Rey the album is "coming soon." Check out the album trailer
here.
The country music stars had such a blast performing the song together on Bentley's 2017 What the Hell Tour, they decided to use a live performance for the song's official video.
Bentley and Swindell will perform "Flatliner" on the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards this Sunday, April 2nd at 8:00 pm on CBS. Watch the new music video
here.
While the popstar and actress only in the new trailer for a split second, her quick transformation from classy cabaret dancer to sultry nurse makes the scene more than worth it.
Hitting theaters July 21st, the rest of the star-studded cast includes co-stars Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevigne, along with John Goodman, Clive Owens and Kris Wu. Watch the trailer
here.
The new full-length album is expected to come out later this spring. Triumphant will be Twain's first LP following a 15-year hiatus after being diagnosed with dysphonia.
"I'm a different singer now," she told Rolling Stone. It will also be her first recording without help from her former producer and ex-husband Robert "Mutt" Lange. "I told anyone getting involved musically to forget about my other records," she explained during the interview. "I didn't want it to be related to Mutt's productions at all. I wanted a more organic approach." Read more
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'I mean, because I started all of this when I was like 14, 15 so I didn't have a lot of gig history before that," she told Radio X. 'But I was in a band when I was like at school called Extreme. It was a rock band."
"We were the 12-year-old version of extreme. There were a lot of bad moves. There was a lot of getting people to clap," she said. "I distinctly remember thinking 'I am not cool in this moment. This is not a cool year for me.' There is a touch of footage online. If you like a laugh it's quite funny."
That footage is available through a simple search: "Lorde at age 12 (2009) with her school band." The "Green Light" singer and her peers had a prodigious taste: They performed "Man on the Silver Mountain" by Rainbow (which originally featured Ronnie James Dio) and "Edie (Ciao Baby)" by the Cult. See her old band perform a gig
here.
While Khaled didn't reveal his role in the movie, he let fans speculate by showing them several clips, which featured Khaled with actress Elizabeth Banks and surrounded by U.S. Army troops. He also posted an Instagram shot of his family watching him rehearse.
Khaled will join returning lead actresses Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson in the third installment of the film series, which follows a cappella singing group the Barden Bellas. The cast also includes Banks, Hailee Steinfeld, Anna Camp, Ruby Rose, Brittany Snow, John Lithgow and Trinidad James. For more insight into Khaled's role, see his social media posts
here.
This year's collaborations will include: Reba McEntire and Lauren Daigle performing "Back to God," country couple royalty Tim McGraw and Faith Hill performing the world television premiere of their new single "Speak To a Girl," Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris teaming up for 'Craving You," Cole Swindell and Dierks Bentley joining forces for 'Flatliner," Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban performing their hit single 'The Fighter," and Florida Georgia Line with the Backstreet Boys performing a medley.
Brett Eldredge and Old Dominion have been added as performers joining the lineup of previously announced solo performances by Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, and Chris Stapleton. Read more
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"I knocked out a joint with @hairweavekiller [2 Chainz] today we got some heat New Music coming soon!!!" 50 Cent wrote in the caption for the social media photo post on Tuesday.
50's last album Animal Ambition debuted in 2014 and his last single (as a lead artist) dropped last May. He's been teasing Street King Immortal since at least 2012 -- an album that has had "release dates" in 2012, 2013 and 2016. Maybe this is the year to make it happen! 50 also has a mixtape project called Reloaded in the works -- his last tape dropped two years ago. All signs say 50's back in business. See him with 2 Chainz
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Earlier this week, Demi Lovato played second fiddle to Fallon for the latest installment and the duo discussed selfies, spring flings and why they're "besties forever and ever."
Demi held her own in the comedy department, practicing kissing on an Ed Sheeran pillow (Fallon's had Mario Lopez's face on it). They also did a quickfire round of "Ew" ratings and evaluated everything from Thin Mints to Tom Wilkinson. Watch it
here.
"Barely Alive" is the first song I released this year and I think it's really indicative of the kind of music that I'm creating right now. At the end of 2016 I knew that I wanted to record an EP but I was lacking direction. I was really reaching for things outside of me to spark the creative process but it really wasn't working-I was looking for something outside of myself.
Last summer when I started writing "Barely Alive" with Mia Minichiello and Matias Mora (both extremely talented and hard-working musicians-and wonderful friends as well!) I tried to come into the writing process with an objective. I wanted to create this upbeat pop song with a lot of energy. Unfortunately, at the time I was also going through the end of a relationship. So here I was, trying to make a "happy" song, when that wasn't my truth.
In a way "Barely Alive" was therapeutic to me because it offered me a way of emoting the state I was in at that time. I think all three of us felt that in the writing space and that's what made the song blossom into what it was.
What makes "Barely Alive" so special to me is that it's really a testament to the kind of material I want to continue making and a good introduction to what my EP will be like. "Barely Alive" is about recognizing my feelings and owning up to the fact that I was hurt. That kind of honesty and truth is what I want all my music to have. I want it to speak to the reality of the ups and downs of living a life.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself here and learn more about the J.Ven
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