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Willie K, the Hawaiian music star, has died, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reports. The musician, songwriter, and producer was the recipient of numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (considered Hawaii’s equivalent of the Grammys) throughout his career. Willie K was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018. He was 59. “He fought hard for over two years
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On Saturday, June 6, YouTube Originals is hosting a virtual commencement called “Dear Class of 2020.” The event is headlined by Barack and Michelle Obama. Today, YouTube has announced that Beyoncé will also “deliver an inspirational message to the 2020 class” during the event. Another new addition is Taylor Swift, who will make an appearance.
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When Bishop Gunn’s Travis McCready announced a “socially distant” concert in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the event became the subject of controversy. The state’s Department of Health announced plans to issue a cease-and-desist order to TempleLive, the venue hosting the event. The venue then postponed the show for three days after its initially announced date to
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“This is life-changing. This is a dream come true, all the good things,” Just Sam told E! News’ Lilliana Vasquez after winning American Idol. Just Sam got the news of her win in the long-running reality show’s first-ever remote finale. Production was halted and plans adjusted after the coronavirus spread causing mass production shutdowns. Reality
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Khruangbin have shared another new song from their forthcoming album Mordechai. Watch the Scott Dungate–directed video for the new track “So You Won’t Forget” below. “Memory is a powerful thing,” Khruangbin said in a statement. “Now more than ever it’s important to tell the people you love that you love them, so that they don’t
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Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social distancing protocols, high school and college graduations aren’t what they used to be.  While many schools have closed down until further notice, students have had to make peace with the fact that traditional graduation ceremonies won’t be happening this year. An event that would have otherwise called for
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After returning with a pair of new songs called “N.S.T.” and “things can’t stay the same” last week, BROCKHAMPTON have shared two more new songs: “M.O.B.” and “twisted,” featuring Ryan Beatty and Christian Alexander. Check those out below. The songs released last week have notably been removed from the group’s official YouTube channel at time
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Eva Mendes / Instagram Eva Mendesjust got one beautiful makeover.  This weekend, the 46-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a selfie of her makeup done by her very own daughters Esmeralda Amada Gosling and Amanda Lee Gosling.  Her daughters gave her one colorful and wild makeover perfect for Spring. “They’ve won,” Mendes captioned her selfie.  While
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Oakland rapper G-Eazy has really been in the mood for covers lately. Last month, he sang the Beatles’ “I’m So Tired” and recruited Ashley Benson for a duet version of Radiohead’s “Creep.” Now, he’s got two more. Below, hear G-Eazy cover “VCR” (from the xx’s iconic 2009 debut xx) and “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All
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Ryuichi Sakamoto has shared a new concert film, Playing the Piano for the Isolated. It features Hidejiro Honjoh, a renowned musician known for his mastery of the three-stringed shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument. The concert, originally recorded in Tokyo in April, features the composer and Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder performing songs from throughout his career,
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It’s been five years since we said goodbye to the ’60s. The ’60s of Mad Men, that is. On May 17, 2015, the landmark AMC drama from creator Matthew Weiner, which provided an incisive look at life in America in the turbulent 1960s through the lens of the Sterling Cooper ad agency and its many
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Timothée Chalamet is paying tribute teachers! On Saturday night, the actor took part in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. The event was curated by LeBron James in collaboration with high school students and educators across the United States.  Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, stars are taking the time to honor graduates. On Saturday evening, Chalamet joined
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Independent filmmaker Lynn Shelton has died, as Variety reports. The influential film and television director, who helmed films like Humpday and Sword of Trust in addition to episodes of Little Fires Everywhere, GLOW, Mad Men, and more, passed away from a blood disorder. She was 54 years old. After getting her start in the industry
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Damon Albarn has announced he will perform music from his new project The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows on a livestream as part of Boiler Room’s ongoing “Streaming From Isolation” series. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Blur and Gorillaz frontman was set to take this new project on tour with “orchestral instrumentation,
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Live Nation has furloughed 20% of its workforce, according to Billboard. Approximately 2,100 of its 10,500 employees have reportedly been furloughed as the result of the decision, which comes at a moment when the live concert industry faces a serious economic downturn due to thousands of canceled tours and festivals worldwide. When reached for comment,
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