Tag: song
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The Grand Delusion of Taylor Swift’s Storybook Romance
The vernacular term “delusional” received a facelift last year. As is customary with crop tops, Gen Z-ers sliced it into a shorter, cheekier version of itself: being “delulu,” unlike its predecessor, isn’t necessarily a bad thing, multiple newspapers excitedly explained. It might simply entail believing in oneself despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. According to…
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Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance was tumultuous, but it established his R&B legend.
Usher didn’t have much to prove going into the Super Bowl Halftime Show; in a career spanning three decades, he’s managed to cultivate a significant amount of goodwill and, in recent years, a resurgence in cultural relevancy, thanks to a hugely successful and sexy Las Vegas residency. (Also a highly viral lo-fi moment.)Nonetheless, being chosen…
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Fantasia Barrino and Oprah Winfrey honor Tina Turner at the 2024 Grammys.
Tina Turner’s incredible history was celebrated with a stunning presentation at the 2024 Grammy Awards, beginning with poignant comments from her friend Oprah Winfrey and ending with a show-stopping rendition of “Proud Mary” by Fantasia Barrino. To wrap out the Grammys’ multi-performance In Memoriam portion, Winfrey addressed the stage to highlight Turner’s personal influence on…
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Tracy Chapman Returns to the Grammy Stage with ‘Fast Car’ Duet
Tracy Chapman, a famous singer who had stepped away from the limelight, made a triumphant comeback to the Grammy Awards stage on Sunday night. Chapman, 59, recorded eight albums between 1988 and 2008, beginning with her smash debut — the self-titled album that contained “Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution,” “Baby Can I Hold You” and what…
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Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Died at 76
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films with Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76. Weathers also appeared in the 1987 film “Predator” and had a noteworthy cameo in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest…
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Darius Rucker Arrested in Tennessee for Alleged Minor Drug Misdemeanor; Released on Bond.
Darius Rucker was arrested for a minor narcotics charge in Williamson County, Tennessee, on Thursday. “Darius Rucker is fully cooperating with authorities regarding misdemeanor charges,” Rucker’s lawyer stated in a statement to PEOPLE. The artist, 57, was charged with two charges of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled drug and one count of violating Tennessee’s…
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Chita Rivera, Broadway’s ‘first great triple threat,’ died aged 91.
Chita Rivera, who featured in over 20 Broadway musicals over six decades, has passed away, according to her daughter, Lisa Mordente. The three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway great produced unforgettable parts, including Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spiderwoman. She was 91.…
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Taylor Swift attends the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.
Taylor Swift was at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship. She arrived to the stadium with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Swift joined Kelce on the field to celebrate the Chiefs’ 17-10…
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AI-generated nude photos of Taylor Swift went popular on X, avoiding moderation and causing controversy.
Nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift became viral on X on Wednesday, garnering over 27 million views and more over 260,000 likes in only 19 hours until the account who uploaded the photos was suspended. Deepfakes of Swift in naked and sexual situations continue to circulate on X, including reposts of popular deepfake photos.…
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In celebration of her 78th birthday, Dolly Parton surprised her admirers with new songs.
With the release of her deluxe album, Dolly Parton gave her admirers a musical present on Friday to celebrate her 78th birthday: new songs. On Instagram, the legendary country music performer revealed the limited edition, writing: “Hey fans and friends, Since it’s my birthday, I’m going to gift it to you. Along with the Rockstar…
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Taylor Swift Celebrates as Travis Kelce and the Chiefs Win to Continue in the Playoffs
After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-7 on Saturday night to progress in the NFL Playoffs, Taylor Swift rejoiced. The Chiefs won thanks to seven catches from 34-year-old Kelce for 71 yards. With just a few minutes remaining in the game, Swift came into sight as she was sat between Donna Kelce…
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Before the holidays, Michael Bolton said that he received a brain tumor diagnosis and had “immediate surgery.”
A health setback has befallen Michael Bolton in the new year. The adored singer announced to his fans on Friday that he had received a brain tumor diagnosis and would be taking a hiatus from performing. “It was found that I had a brain tumor just before the holidays, and I needed surgery right away.…
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After Kanye West asks for it to be included on the next album, Nicki Minaj responds, “Train Has Left the Station,” in their collaboration.
At least according to Nicki Minaj, the much anticipated Nicki Minaj and Kanye West duet “New Body” won’t be getting a second chance anytime soon. The 41-year-old rapper known as “Super Freaky Girl” seemed to dismiss West’s plea for the song—which has been shelved since at least 2018—to be included on his next album, Vultures.…
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“I’m being punished,” yells Nicki Minaj in response to Billboard cutting Pink Friday 2 sales.
The new bundled sales regulation from Billboard has the potential to prevent Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 from charting. The 41-year-old performer vented her frustration on social media, saying that Billboard calculated that her fan contest—which required participants to provide proof of purchase—may reduce album sales by 15%. With the new regulation unintentionally clashing with…
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Animal Rescues Issue a $13 Donation Challenge in Honor of Taylor Swift’s Birthday
Giving back to a cause dear to Taylor Swift’s heart is a fitting way to commemorate her birthday. In honor of the musician’s 34th birthday, which falls on December 13, a number of animal shelters have launched the Taylor Swift Challenge in an effort to collect funds for animal rescues. Animal-loving Swifties are urged to…
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John Lennon: “It would be worth it if we went back into the studio together and turned each other on again.”
On December 8, 1980, the day of his death, Beatle John Lennon had two meetings with Mark Chapman, the man who would murder him. About five o’clock at initially was the time. The singer and his artist wife, Yoko Ono, left their flat in the Dakota building in New York after wrapping up a radio…
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The musician Denny Laine, 79, of Wings and Moody Blues, passes away.
Denny Laine, the main vocalist of the Moody Blues and a guitarist for Wings, a band led by Sir Paul McCartney, passed away at the age of 79. He had a protracted fight with lung illness, according to his wife Elizabeth Hines. Among her many accomplishments, Laine co-wrote the Wings hit Mull of Kintyre and…
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A star is awarded to Macaulay Culkin on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hollywood, California From the Walk of Fame to “Home Alone” A star was presented to Macaulay Culkin on Hollywood Boulevard on Friday. Culkin, now 43, became well-known in popular culture when he portrayed a young Kevin McCallister in the 1990 film “Home Alone” and its follow-up. Over the years, he kept playing low-key parts, and…
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At the halftime of the Thanksgiving game, Dolly Parton performs her hits while sporting a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.
Thanks to Dolly Parton, Thanksgiving is a bit more rock ‘n’ roll this year. The country music icon performed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game versus the Washington Commanders. She had just released her new album Rockstar. The famous…
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On the first day of her tax fraud trial, Shakira strikes a deal with Spanish prosecutors.
On Monday, the first day of her tax fraud trial in Barcelona, music artist Shakira, who had been defending her innocence for over five years, made a last-minute agreement to save herself from facing jail time. Shakira announced to José Manuel del Amo, the presiding judge, that she agreed with the settlement made with the…
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I listened to the whole 2-and-a-half-hour “Rockstar” album by Dolly Parton in one sitting. What I gleaned from this
The fact that Dolly Parton is and has always been a national treasure is already an essential American reality. Parton, a septuagenarian singer-songwriter, actress, theme park owner, and entrepreneur, was showered with accolades last year when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, something unexpected happened: she politely declined the…
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Shakira gets gold with her powerful rendition of “Acróstico” at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards.
Clad in a gorgeous gold Dolce & Gabbana dress, Shakira took center stage as she sang “Acróstico,” holding a gold microphone. La nota balada, un cordial envío por los hijos Milan and Sasha, tiene sido elegida para canción del año. The Colombian began her performance on a closed stage surrounded by chairs and starry lighting.…
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A Message from Snoop Dogg to His Fans: “I’m Reducing My Smoking.”
Snoop Dogg declares he will no longer smoke. The rapper, actor, and media personality—whose reputation is strongly associated with marijuana use—shared a startling message with followers on Instagram on Thursday. “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke,” said the message. “Please respect my privacy at this time.” The…
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What Billie Eilish discovered when writing “What Was I Made For?”, one of her own Barbie songs
Billie Eilish remarks, “This is kind of dark, but I was reading Kurt Cobain’s suicide note recently.” The pop sensation, 21, is tucked into a black-and-red-haired couch in a Los Angeles studio. She puts the acai bowl down in her palms and begins to explain. “That’s terrifying.” It’s the most sad s— I’ve ever heard,…