It’s been a year — one in which Barbie pink dominated fashion, the box office and the Oscar red carpet, notably on America Ferrera, who glittered in a custom Atelier Versace sheath, courtesy of stylist Karla Welch. Lest we forget, a side effect of the SAG-AFTRA strike was red carpets being rolled up for four months — but not before Cardi B shut down the Met Ball in Chenpeng and Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt hit the London premiere (an hour early, so the cast could attend before the strike began) in Alexander McQueen, as selected by Jessica Paster. Post-strike, stars like Hunter Schafer, decked out in ethereal Prada as styled by Dara, came back shining more brightly than ever at the Golden Globes. And who doesn’t love a Hollywood icon comeback? The fashion world trumpeted Demi Moore, who wore a Balmain swan as procured by Brad Goreski to the Feud: Capote vs.
- 3/27/2024
- by Carol McColgin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rick Astley made a guest appearance on BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room to perform a cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 hit, “drivers license.”
Accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, Astley first ran through a mashup rendition of his beloved hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” with Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You.” He then performed the Rodrigo cover, made all the more stirring by Astley’s unmistakeable baritone and the orchestra’s dramatic swells. Watch Astley perform both “drivers license” and “Never Gonna Give You Up” below.
Astley is no stranger to covering his favorite songs. Just last year, Astley performed an entire set of The Smiths’ songs with the band Blossoms at Glastonbury, and they had previously covered The Smiths at a pair of shows in 2021. He also snuck in covers of Harry Styles’ “As It Was” and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” during his solo performance at Glastonbury 2023. Throughout the pandemic,...
Accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, Astley first ran through a mashup rendition of his beloved hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” with Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You.” He then performed the Rodrigo cover, made all the more stirring by Astley’s unmistakeable baritone and the orchestra’s dramatic swells. Watch Astley perform both “drivers license” and “Never Gonna Give You Up” below.
Astley is no stranger to covering his favorite songs. Just last year, Astley performed an entire set of The Smiths’ songs with the band Blossoms at Glastonbury, and they had previously covered The Smiths at a pair of shows in 2021. He also snuck in covers of Harry Styles’ “As It Was” and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” during his solo performance at Glastonbury 2023. Throughout the pandemic,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Rick Astley offered a surprisingly poignant cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s hit “Drivers License” for BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room over the weekend. Performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra and a pair of back-up singers, Astley showcased the 2021 single with some serious emotional gravity.
Astley also performed his own 1987 mega-hit “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which he and the orchestra mashed up with Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You.” The set was recorded live at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London.
Astley’s most recent LP, Are We There Yet?,...
Astley also performed his own 1987 mega-hit “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which he and the orchestra mashed up with Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You.” The set was recorded live at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London.
Astley’s most recent LP, Are We There Yet?,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Mojo Nixon, the cult rockabilly musician best known for his novelty hit “Elvis Is Everywhere,” died on Wednesday, February 7th while aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise. He was 66 years old.
Mojo Nixon suffered a “a cardiac event,” according to a statement provided by his family to Rolling Stone.
“Mojo Nixon was full-tilt, wide-open rock hard, root hog, corner on two wheels + on fire…,” eulogized his family. “Passing after a blazing show, a raging night, closing the bar, taking no prisoners + a good breakfast with bandmates and friends. A cardiac event on the Outlaw Country Cruise is about right… & that’s just how he did it, Mojo has left the building. Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all.”
Mojo Nixon was born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on August 2nd, 1957. Together with his collaborator Skid Roper,...
Mojo Nixon suffered a “a cardiac event,” according to a statement provided by his family to Rolling Stone.
“Mojo Nixon was full-tilt, wide-open rock hard, root hog, corner on two wheels + on fire…,” eulogized his family. “Passing after a blazing show, a raging night, closing the bar, taking no prisoners + a good breakfast with bandmates and friends. A cardiac event on the Outlaw Country Cruise is about right… & that’s just how he did it, Mojo has left the building. Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all.”
Mojo Nixon was born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on August 2nd, 1957. Together with his collaborator Skid Roper,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
I was watching a video of a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show for the Rabbit R1, an AI gadget that promises to act as a sort of personal assistant, when a feeling of doom took hold of me.
It wasn’t just that Rabbit’s CEO Jesse Lyu radiates the energy of a Kirkland-brand Steve Jobs. And it wasn’t even Lyu’s awkward demonstration of how the Rabbit’s camera can recognize a photo of Rick Astley and Rickroll the owner — even though that segment was...
It wasn’t just that Rabbit’s CEO Jesse Lyu radiates the energy of a Kirkland-brand Steve Jobs. And it wasn’t even Lyu’s awkward demonstration of how the Rabbit’s camera can recognize a photo of Rick Astley and Rickroll the owner — even though that segment was...
- 1/27/2024
- by Robert Evans
- Rollingstone.com
“Ooh, jukebox” – the words uttered by the Fourteenth Doctor when invited to nosey around the Fifteenth Doctor’s new Tardis in the closing moments of 60th anniversary special “The Giggle”.
Ooh, jukebox indeed. Specifically, the Doctor’s jukebox is a 1946-designed Wurlitzer 1015 nicknamed “The Bubbler” on account of the bubbles that move through its colourful tubes as it plays tunes. Even more specifically, we’ve seen the same make and model of jukebox twice before on Doctor Who, once on the set of Clara’s 1950s-Diner Tardis, and once five billion years into the future on Platform One, where the great and the good are gathered to watch the imminent destruction of planet Earth.
Whether or not it’s supposed to be the self-same jukebox from those previous appearances, or simply something shiny that caught the Doctor’s eye, the songs it plays are significant. Production designer Phil Sims explained...
Ooh, jukebox indeed. Specifically, the Doctor’s jukebox is a 1946-designed Wurlitzer 1015 nicknamed “The Bubbler” on account of the bubbles that move through its colourful tubes as it plays tunes. Even more specifically, we’ve seen the same make and model of jukebox twice before on Doctor Who, once on the set of Clara’s 1950s-Diner Tardis, and once five billion years into the future on Platform One, where the great and the good are gathered to watch the imminent destruction of planet Earth.
Whether or not it’s supposed to be the self-same jukebox from those previous appearances, or simply something shiny that caught the Doctor’s eye, the songs it plays are significant. Production designer Phil Sims explained...
- 1/17/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Trevor Horn’s Echoes: Ancient & Modern finds the veteran musician and producer attempting to recontextualize some of the biggest pop hits of the past 40 years within the sounds of contemporary pop and electronic music. At best the results are bland, and at worst they exemplify Gen-x nostalgia at its most saccharine.
The album opens, rather unexpectedly, with a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools (Drank),” featuring a characteristically impassioned vocal performance by Tori Amos. The arrangement and production, however, are so sanitized, so slick and gussied up with melodramatic strings and synths, that the point of the song—its central irony and message about the dangers of generational alcoholism—is swallowed whole.
Horn imbues the album’s 11 songs with a grandiosity that quickly becomes flatulent, with big orchestral swells and heart-tugging keyboards. By the halfway point, the material all starts to blur together, as the majority of the songs...
The album opens, rather unexpectedly, with a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools (Drank),” featuring a characteristically impassioned vocal performance by Tori Amos. The arrangement and production, however, are so sanitized, so slick and gussied up with melodramatic strings and synths, that the point of the song—its central irony and message about the dangers of generational alcoholism—is swallowed whole.
Horn imbues the album’s 11 songs with a grandiosity that quickly becomes flatulent, with big orchestral swells and heart-tugging keyboards. By the halfway point, the material all starts to blur together, as the majority of the songs...
- 1/14/2024
- by Thomas Bedenbaugh
- Slant Magazine
Tori Amos and The Buggles’ Trevor Horn have teamed up for a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s 2012 single, “Swimming Pools (Drank),” reimagining it as a moody, modern piano ballad.
Amos and Horn’s take on the song arrives as the opening track on Horn’s new covers album, Echoes: Ancient & Modern. Built around a subdued piano and colored with silky strings, Amos’ multi-layered vocals lead the tune, placing Lamar’s lyricism in a new context. In the liner notes for the new album, Horn explained: “I thought of it as a kind of literate, modern American standard, a rap song open to reinterpretation. I wanted something distinctly 21st-century with original, eloquent lyrics, and my longtime engineer Tim Weidner suggested this.”
Continuing, Horn praised Amos’ creative contributions. “Tori Amos took the idea of adapting Kendrick Lamar’s psyched-up swagger in her stride and made it intensely cinematic,” he said. “I listened...
Amos and Horn’s take on the song arrives as the opening track on Horn’s new covers album, Echoes: Ancient & Modern. Built around a subdued piano and colored with silky strings, Amos’ multi-layered vocals lead the tune, placing Lamar’s lyricism in a new context. In the liner notes for the new album, Horn explained: “I thought of it as a kind of literate, modern American standard, a rap song open to reinterpretation. I wanted something distinctly 21st-century with original, eloquent lyrics, and my longtime engineer Tim Weidner suggested this.”
Continuing, Horn praised Amos’ creative contributions. “Tori Amos took the idea of adapting Kendrick Lamar’s psyched-up swagger in her stride and made it intensely cinematic,” he said. “I listened...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William were two of the guests of honor at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday (November 30) in London, England.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were all smiles when they hit the red carpet at the big event, and they looked fabulous.
Wearing a midnight blue dress with dramatic sleeves that almost kissed the floor, Princess Catherine accessorized with a diamond necklace. Prince William kept it classic in a black tuxedo with a bowtie.
While there, they got in quality time with some big stars and even a few royals from other countries!
Keep reading to find out more…
Other stars in attendance included Spice Girls member Mel C, Rick Astley, Samantha Barks, Bradley Gibson, Zara Larsson, Paloma Faith, Beverley Knight and Bradley Walsh. We’ve got photos of everyone in attendance in the gallery!
Prince Daniel and...
The Prince and Princess of Wales were all smiles when they hit the red carpet at the big event, and they looked fabulous.
Wearing a midnight blue dress with dramatic sleeves that almost kissed the floor, Princess Catherine accessorized with a diamond necklace. Prince William kept it classic in a black tuxedo with a bowtie.
While there, they got in quality time with some big stars and even a few royals from other countries!
Keep reading to find out more…
Other stars in attendance included Spice Girls member Mel C, Rick Astley, Samantha Barks, Bradley Gibson, Zara Larsson, Paloma Faith, Beverley Knight and Bradley Walsh. We’ve got photos of everyone in attendance in the gallery!
Prince Daniel and...
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 10 brings Donut back to the stage for Trolls Night. Fans got their first glimpse at Donut during One Hit Wonder Night, and he now returns to sing a chart-topping hit from a fan-favorite boy band. So, who could Donut be? The Masked Singer Season 10 fans feel confident they already know Donut’s identity.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Donut.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Donut?
The Masked Singer Season 10 fans are divided over the Donut costume — but they’re confident they know who sings under the mask. According to fans, it has to be The Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider.
Donut’s clue package gives fans plenty to consider when figuring out his identity. “I’ve been really lucky in my career,” Donut states. “I was part of a mega-hit that catapulted me to no. 1. But it also put me in a box,...
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Donut.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Donut?
The Masked Singer Season 10 fans are divided over the Donut costume — but they’re confident they know who sings under the mask. According to fans, it has to be The Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider.
Donut’s clue package gives fans plenty to consider when figuring out his identity. “I’ve been really lucky in my career,” Donut states. “I was part of a mega-hit that catapulted me to no. 1. But it also put me in a box,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The show I Woke Up A Vampire piqued fans’ interest in the mythology they were creating in the plot.
On the surface, I Woke Up A Vampire appears to be a children’s program. But you don’t have to go further to see how amusing it is for grownups.
The nicest aspect of it is how effortlessly we become immersed in its universe. Let us look at the summary and end of I Woke Up A Vampire to understand why it is so wonderful.
I Woke Up A Vampire: What Is Vampling? Leisurebyte
Carmie awakens to an echo of “vampling” and floats in the air. She can also hear her dog Rainey speaking to her as if she were a person. She informs her best buddy, Kev, about what happened and states she has superpowers.
Kev advises Carmie to keep her abilities hidden until he figures out who she is.
On the surface, I Woke Up A Vampire appears to be a children’s program. But you don’t have to go further to see how amusing it is for grownups.
The nicest aspect of it is how effortlessly we become immersed in its universe. Let us look at the summary and end of I Woke Up A Vampire to understand why it is so wonderful.
I Woke Up A Vampire: What Is Vampling? Leisurebyte
Carmie awakens to an echo of “vampling” and floats in the air. She can also hear her dog Rainey speaking to her as if she were a person. She informs her best buddy, Kev, about what happened and states she has superpowers.
Kev advises Carmie to keep her abilities hidden until he figures out who she is.
- 10/19/2023
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Rick Astley has released his ninth studio album, Are We There Yet?, via BMG. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.
The English singer wrote, recorded, played, and produced the follow-up to 2018’s Beautiful Life at his home in London. Preceded by the singles “Dippin My Feet” and “Never Gonna Stop,” Are We There Yet? was influenced by the likes of Bill Withers, Al Green, and Marvin Gaye, as well as the live instrumentation of the famed R&b scene in Muscle Shoals. Pick up your physical copy here.
In support of the album, Astley will play a handful of UK shows, including a pair of gigs at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He will return to the road in early 2024 for a UK and Ireland arena tour, featuring Belinda Carlisle, The Lottery Winners, and Scouting for Girls opening on select dates. See the schedule below, and tickets are available here.
The English singer wrote, recorded, played, and produced the follow-up to 2018’s Beautiful Life at his home in London. Preceded by the singles “Dippin My Feet” and “Never Gonna Stop,” Are We There Yet? was influenced by the likes of Bill Withers, Al Green, and Marvin Gaye, as well as the live instrumentation of the famed R&b scene in Muscle Shoals. Pick up your physical copy here.
In support of the album, Astley will play a handful of UK shows, including a pair of gigs at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He will return to the road in early 2024 for a UK and Ireland arena tour, featuring Belinda Carlisle, The Lottery Winners, and Scouting for Girls opening on select dates. See the schedule below, and tickets are available here.
- 10/13/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Tracy Chapman was one of the most influential artists of the latter 20th century. The folk singer, who first rose to prominence with her self-titled debut album in 1988, has penned generation-defining hits like “Give Me One Reason” and “Fast Car.” The latter recently had a resurgence due to a cover by country singer Luke Combs, which managed to out-peak the original and rise up to number-two on the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks. “Fast Car’s” rediscovery is proof that Chapman has always been one of music’s greats, but the industry has always loved her. Back when she debuted, she earned six Grammy nominations and won three, including the coveted Best New Artist award.
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Chapman’s road to Bna glory was relatively smooth. When her debut album came out it got rave reviews, praising her storytelling the most.
SEEGrammy flashback: Remembering Prince’s greatest triumphs and his most unforgivable snubs
Chapman’s road to Bna glory was relatively smooth. When her debut album came out it got rave reviews, praising her storytelling the most.
- 10/6/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Rick Astley’s lawsuit against Yung Gravy has been settled.
According to court documents obtained by People, the suit — which Astley launched back in January — was settled for “an undisclosed sum.”
At the heart of the lawsuit is Yung Gravy’s track “Betty (Get Money)”, which begins with a snippet of Astley’s classic “Never Gonna Give You Up”. However, it’s actually a recreation of the song, sung by a soundalike.
Read More: Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy Over Soundalike Imitating His ‘Signature Voice’
That led Astley to sue for copyright infringement, claiming that the rapper (whose real name is Matthew Hauri) used “a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation” of Astley’s voice in “Betty (Get Money)”.
“The public could not tell the difference. The imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice was so successful the public believed it was actually Mr. Astley singing,” the lawsuit asserted, also alleging that the soundalike — singer Popnick,...
According to court documents obtained by People, the suit — which Astley launched back in January — was settled for “an undisclosed sum.”
At the heart of the lawsuit is Yung Gravy’s track “Betty (Get Money)”, which begins with a snippet of Astley’s classic “Never Gonna Give You Up”. However, it’s actually a recreation of the song, sung by a soundalike.
Read More: Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy Over Soundalike Imitating His ‘Signature Voice’
That led Astley to sue for copyright infringement, claiming that the rapper (whose real name is Matthew Hauri) used “a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation” of Astley’s voice in “Betty (Get Money)”.
“The public could not tell the difference. The imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice was so successful the public believed it was actually Mr. Astley singing,” the lawsuit asserted, also alleging that the soundalike — singer Popnick,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
The battle between musicians Rick Astley and Yung Gravy is over as the ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ singer has settled his lawsuit against the rapper for plagiarising his song ‘Betty (Get Money)’. According to legal documents obtained by ‘People’ magazine, the iconic pop singer, 57, and the meme rapper, 27, settled the lawsuit filed by Astley in January against Gravy (born Matthew Hauri) and his collaborators for an undisclosed sum.
Gravy filed a notice of settlement, while Astley filed a notice of dismissal in his copyright infringement suit with an order to show cause hearing set for November 8, which had heated things up.
The new lawsuit was filed by Richard Busch, the music litigator who won the copyright case over ‘Blurred Lines’. The whole case was filed by Astley against Gravy for copying his song ‘Betty (Get Money)’ in one of his tracks, using an exactly ‘indistinguishable’ tune.
The lawsuit read:...
Gravy filed a notice of settlement, while Astley filed a notice of dismissal in his copyright infringement suit with an order to show cause hearing set for November 8, which had heated things up.
The new lawsuit was filed by Richard Busch, the music litigator who won the copyright case over ‘Blurred Lines’. The whole case was filed by Astley against Gravy for copying his song ‘Betty (Get Money)’ in one of his tracks, using an exactly ‘indistinguishable’ tune.
The lawsuit read:...
- 9/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The battle between musicians Rick Astley and Yung Gravy is over as the ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ singer has settled his lawsuit against the rapper for plagiarising his song ‘Betty (Get Money)’. According to legal documents obtained by ‘People’ magazine, the iconic pop singer, 57, and the meme rapper, 27, settled the lawsuit filed by Astley in January against Gravy (born Matthew Hauri) and his collaborators for an undisclosed sum.
Gravy filed a notice of settlement, while Astley filed a notice of dismissal in his copyright infringement suit with an order to show cause hearing set for November 8, which had heated things up.
The new lawsuit was filed by Richard Busch, the music litigator who won the copyright case over ‘Blurred Lines’. The whole case was filed by Astley against Gravy for copying his song ‘Betty (Get Money)’ in one of his tracks, using an exactly ‘indistinguishable’ tune.
The lawsuit read:...
Gravy filed a notice of settlement, while Astley filed a notice of dismissal in his copyright infringement suit with an order to show cause hearing set for November 8, which had heated things up.
The new lawsuit was filed by Richard Busch, the music litigator who won the copyright case over ‘Blurred Lines’. The whole case was filed by Astley against Gravy for copying his song ‘Betty (Get Money)’ in one of his tracks, using an exactly ‘indistinguishable’ tune.
The lawsuit read:...
- 9/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rick Astley settled his lawsuit filed in January against rapper Yung Gravy and his collaborators for an undisclosed sum on Tuesday, according to Billboard.
Astley, known for his 1987 hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” sued the rapper for impersonating his voice and claimed Gravy’s 2022 breakout hit, “Betty (Get Money),” imitated his distinct vocals in his Eighties classic.
“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song,...
Astley, known for his 1987 hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” sued the rapper for impersonating his voice and claimed Gravy’s 2022 breakout hit, “Betty (Get Money),” imitated his distinct vocals in his Eighties classic.
“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Updated, 11:25 Am: Rick Astley has settled his right-of-publicity suit against “Betty (Get Money)” rapper Yung Gravy over a song that the British singer claimed borrowed heavily from his signature 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
The rapper’s attorney filed court papers Tuesday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elaine Mandel stating that the case was resolved Friday, but no terms were divulged. Read details of the case and check out the “Betty (Get Money)” video below.
Previousy, January 26: Rick Astley, whose 1987 worldwide hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” is an enduring cultural landmark, has sued rapper Yung Gravy. Astley’s multimillion dollar lawsuit claims that use of an imitation of his voice on the single “Betty (Get Money)” was not authorized.
Astley filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles. The suit claims only the instrumentals on the song were licensed, and that Astley’s distinctive voice is a...
The rapper’s attorney filed court papers Tuesday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elaine Mandel stating that the case was resolved Friday, but no terms were divulged. Read details of the case and check out the “Betty (Get Money)” video below.
Previousy, January 26: Rick Astley, whose 1987 worldwide hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” is an enduring cultural landmark, has sued rapper Yung Gravy. Astley’s multimillion dollar lawsuit claims that use of an imitation of his voice on the single “Betty (Get Money)” was not authorized.
Astley filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles. The suit claims only the instrumentals on the song were licensed, and that Astley’s distinctive voice is a...
- 9/27/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh Javor has joined agency WME’s London office as partner and co-head of the company’s London music department.
WME said on Wednesday that it hired the industry veteran from U.K. agency X-Ray Touring, where he has guided the careers of such artists as Coldplay, Eminem, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoebe Bridgers, Modest Mouse and Snow Patrol.
“Working with new and emerging artists to stadium and festival headliners, Javor has also worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Boygenius, Jimmy Eat World, Cigarettes After Sex, Belle & Sebastian, Afghan Whigs, Beth Orton, Foy Vance, The Charlatans, Kodaline, The Hold Steady, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jenny Lewis, Lightning Seeds, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Breeders, Refused, Touche Amore, City and Colour, Bright Eyes, Maximo Park, Alkaline Trio, Seasick Steve, The Amazons, Thrice and Taking Back Sunday,” WME highlighted.
“Josh has not only built a roster of artists that shape music, he...
WME said on Wednesday that it hired the industry veteran from U.K. agency X-Ray Touring, where he has guided the careers of such artists as Coldplay, Eminem, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoebe Bridgers, Modest Mouse and Snow Patrol.
“Working with new and emerging artists to stadium and festival headliners, Javor has also worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Boygenius, Jimmy Eat World, Cigarettes After Sex, Belle & Sebastian, Afghan Whigs, Beth Orton, Foy Vance, The Charlatans, Kodaline, The Hold Steady, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jenny Lewis, Lightning Seeds, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Breeders, Refused, Touche Amore, City and Colour, Bright Eyes, Maximo Park, Alkaline Trio, Seasick Steve, The Amazons, Thrice and Taking Back Sunday,” WME highlighted.
“Josh has not only built a roster of artists that shape music, he...
- 8/16/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Crooner Michael Bublé may have stunned Foo Fighters fans during a recent show when he hopped on stage, but he’s not the first “out of left field” singer to join the band. One of the memorable Foo Fighters duos was with 80s singer Rick Astley.
Unlike Bublé’s appearance, Astley’s 2017 collab was unplanned. Astley met Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan. The band was playing a set, which was when Grohl surprised fans by asking Astley to join them on stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, would you please welcome our new best friend, Rick Astley?” Grohl announced to the crowd (via Louder).
Grohl and Astley spoke privately on stage for a few minutes and Grohl shouted: “This is f***ing crazy. I just met him two minutes ago!”
That’s when Astley uncharasteristically yelled, “Come on your motherf***ers!”
Rick Astley vs. Foo...
Unlike Bublé’s appearance, Astley’s 2017 collab was unplanned. Astley met Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan. The band was playing a set, which was when Grohl surprised fans by asking Astley to join them on stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, would you please welcome our new best friend, Rick Astley?” Grohl announced to the crowd (via Louder).
Grohl and Astley spoke privately on stage for a few minutes and Grohl shouted: “This is f***ing crazy. I just met him two minutes ago!”
That’s when Astley uncharasteristically yelled, “Come on your motherf***ers!”
Rick Astley vs. Foo...
- 8/14/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Paul McCartney rerecorded The Beatles’ “Let It Be” as a star-studded charity single in 1987. He collaborated with a famous producer on the cover. The producer said the former Beatle was never satisfied with his work on the song.
The Beatles‘ “Let It Be” is one of Paul McCartney’s most famous songs. He rerecorded it with the help of many major artists to help the victims of a ferry disaster. Subsequently, the cover inspired a parody by a famous band.
Kate Bush and Boy George helped Paul McCartney rerecord The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
According to Yahoo! News, the Herald of Free Enterprise was a ferry that was supposed to travel from Zeebrugge, Belgium, to Dover, England, on March 6, 1987. No one closed the ferry’s bow doors, which caused water to flood the ship. Within 90 seconds, the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized.
Sadly, 193 people died on the Herald of Free Enterprise.
Paul McCartney rerecorded The Beatles’ “Let It Be” as a star-studded charity single in 1987. He collaborated with a famous producer on the cover. The producer said the former Beatle was never satisfied with his work on the song.
The Beatles‘ “Let It Be” is one of Paul McCartney’s most famous songs. He rerecorded it with the help of many major artists to help the victims of a ferry disaster. Subsequently, the cover inspired a parody by a famous band.
Kate Bush and Boy George helped Paul McCartney rerecord The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
According to Yahoo! News, the Herald of Free Enterprise was a ferry that was supposed to travel from Zeebrugge, Belgium, to Dover, England, on March 6, 1987. No one closed the ferry’s bow doors, which caused water to flood the ship. Within 90 seconds, the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized.
Sadly, 193 people died on the Herald of Free Enterprise.
- 7/5/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rick Astley teamed up with UK indie rock band Blossoms to perform a full set of The Smiths covers at Glastonbury on Saturday.
The 16-song set featured greatest hits like “This Charming Man,” “Big Mouth Strikes Again,” “Girlfriend in a Coma,” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now,” “How Soon Is Now?” Watch fan captured footage and see the full setlist below.
Astley and Blossoms previously teamed up to cover The Smiths for a pair of shows in 2021. At the time, The Smiths’ Johnny Marr described the tribute shows as “both funny and horrible at the same time.”
In a pre-show interview with NME, Astley said, “If we burn in hell for doing it, then we’ll have to live with that. The audiences that we’ve done it for in the past have always got it, got involved and loved it. You’re either a Smiths fan or you’re not,...
The 16-song set featured greatest hits like “This Charming Man,” “Big Mouth Strikes Again,” “Girlfriend in a Coma,” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now,” “How Soon Is Now?” Watch fan captured footage and see the full setlist below.
Astley and Blossoms previously teamed up to cover The Smiths for a pair of shows in 2021. At the time, The Smiths’ Johnny Marr described the tribute shows as “both funny and horrible at the same time.”
In a pre-show interview with NME, Astley said, “If we burn in hell for doing it, then we’ll have to live with that. The audiences that we’ve done it for in the past have always got it, got involved and loved it. You’re either a Smiths fan or you’re not,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Hollywood is mourning the death of the legendary singer.
The queen of rock’n’roll, Tina Turner, died on Wednesday after a long battle with an illness at the age of 83. The influential singer earned 12 Grammy awards over her illustrious music career, and was influential on the music of the ’60s to ’80s.
Famous friends and fans are reacting to her death as they share their condolences and appreciation for Turner.
Beyoncé left an emotional message on her website, writing: “My beloved queen, I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way.”
She shared the post alongside a photo of the pair holding hands and bowing at the 2008 Grammys, where they belted out Turner’s song “Proud Mary” together.
Bey went on, “You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so...
The queen of rock’n’roll, Tina Turner, died on Wednesday after a long battle with an illness at the age of 83. The influential singer earned 12 Grammy awards over her illustrious music career, and was influential on the music of the ’60s to ’80s.
Famous friends and fans are reacting to her death as they share their condolences and appreciation for Turner.
Beyoncé left an emotional message on her website, writing: “My beloved queen, I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way.”
She shared the post alongside a photo of the pair holding hands and bowing at the 2008 Grammys, where they belted out Turner’s song “Proud Mary” together.
Bey went on, “You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so...
- 5/25/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Tributes have begun to pour in following the death of Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths. Rourke died at 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by guitarist Johnny Marr on Twitter this morning. Many fellow musicians and collaborators have praised Rourke’s playing and his work with the Smiths.
“Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans,” Marr noted on Twitter. He shared a much longer memory of his life with Rourke on Instagram.
“Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans,” Marr noted on Twitter. He shared a much longer memory of his life with Rourke on Instagram.
- 5/19/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Some classic rock songs wouldn’t exist without drugs. For example, Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” was completed with the help of expensive cocaine. A producer once the song explained how it came together.
Dead or Alive | Lynn Goldsmith / Contributor A famous trio producer Dead or Alive’s ‘You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)’
Stock Aitken Waterman was a production trio composed of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Scott Waterman. They are known for such hits as Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” and Kylie Minogue’s “I Should Be So Lucky.” During a 2023 interview with NME, Waterman was asked if he took cocaine to complete the classic record “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).”
“I’d put my neck on the line because I knew it was a No. 1,” he replied. “This was my one shot. Then the mixing...
Dead or Alive | Lynn Goldsmith / Contributor A famous trio producer Dead or Alive’s ‘You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)’
Stock Aitken Waterman was a production trio composed of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Scott Waterman. They are known for such hits as Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” and Kylie Minogue’s “I Should Be So Lucky.” During a 2023 interview with NME, Waterman was asked if he took cocaine to complete the classic record “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).”
“I’d put my neck on the line because I knew it was a No. 1,” he replied. “This was my one shot. Then the mixing...
- 4/25/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Standon Calling 2023 has added Shygirl to its line-up. The Independent partners with the festival this year and will have its own stage at Laundry Meadows.
The London-based musician will headline The Independent’s stage for the all-female line-up on the Sunday night of the festival’s Laundry Meadows stage.
Last year, Kojey Radical, Sleaford Mods and Bimini were among the acts to perform on The Independent’s stage.
London’s closest camping festival has added more names to the bill, with organisers describing it as “the most diverse and exciting line-up” in its 17-year history. In February, Standon Calling announced 40 more acts.
Additional musicians joining the party and Standon Lordship stage include Manchester group Porij, West London vocalist George Riley and avant-punk artist Nuha Ruby Ra. They will perform across the four-day weekend event from 20 - 23 July.
Standon Calling also introduces FutureFlow in 2023. The all-new hip-hop-heavy will close the show...
The London-based musician will headline The Independent’s stage for the all-female line-up on the Sunday night of the festival’s Laundry Meadows stage.
Last year, Kojey Radical, Sleaford Mods and Bimini were among the acts to perform on The Independent’s stage.
London’s closest camping festival has added more names to the bill, with organisers describing it as “the most diverse and exciting line-up” in its 17-year history. In February, Standon Calling announced 40 more acts.
Additional musicians joining the party and Standon Lordship stage include Manchester group Porij, West London vocalist George Riley and avant-punk artist Nuha Ruby Ra. They will perform across the four-day weekend event from 20 - 23 July.
Standon Calling also introduces FutureFlow in 2023. The all-new hip-hop-heavy will close the show...
- 4/5/2023
- by Eoghan O'Donnell
- The Independent - Music
Sarah Polley won her first Academy Award this year, taking home the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for “Women Talking” — which led to an epic April Fool’s Day prank courtesy of her 11-year-old daughter.
The Canadian actor-turned-director took to social media on Saturday, April 1 to reveal that she received an official-looking letter demanding she return the statue because there had been an error, with the Oscar supposed to have gone to “All Quiet on the Western Front”.
“We are giving you one more week to enjoy its presence in your home, but after that period of time you must mail it back to LA, where we will give it to the rightful best adapted screenplay: ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. We are sorry for your loss, but it is only fair that the play with the real best adapted screenplay gets the Oscar,” reads the letter, which she posted on Twitter.
The Canadian actor-turned-director took to social media on Saturday, April 1 to reveal that she received an official-looking letter demanding she return the statue because there had been an error, with the Oscar supposed to have gone to “All Quiet on the Western Front”.
“We are giving you one more week to enjoy its presence in your home, but after that period of time you must mail it back to LA, where we will give it to the rightful best adapted screenplay: ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. We are sorry for your loss, but it is only fair that the play with the real best adapted screenplay gets the Oscar,” reads the letter, which she posted on Twitter.
- 4/2/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed he will go back out on the road, if his health allows it.
The news comes just one month after the 74-year-old rocker announced his official retirement from touring.
Back in February, the former Black Sabbath frontman cancelled his UK and European tour dates and released a statement saying he was not well enough to perform.
The decision stemmed from an accident Osborne suffered at his home in 2019, during which he injured his spine. The injury caused ongoing health problems.
Osbourne also suffers with Parkinson’s disease, which he revealed in 2020.
But now, the singer has said that if his doctor approved it, he would get back “out there”.
“If I can ever get back to where I can tour again, fine,” Osbourne clarified to Billy Morrisonon his Ozzy’s Boneyard SiriusXM show.
“But right now, if you said to me, ‘Can you go on the road in a month?...
The news comes just one month after the 74-year-old rocker announced his official retirement from touring.
Back in February, the former Black Sabbath frontman cancelled his UK and European tour dates and released a statement saying he was not well enough to perform.
The decision stemmed from an accident Osborne suffered at his home in 2019, during which he injured his spine. The injury caused ongoing health problems.
Osbourne also suffers with Parkinson’s disease, which he revealed in 2020.
But now, the singer has said that if his doctor approved it, he would get back “out there”.
“If I can ever get back to where I can tour again, fine,” Osbourne clarified to Billy Morrisonon his Ozzy’s Boneyard SiriusXM show.
“But right now, if you said to me, ‘Can you go on the road in a month?...
- 3/1/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
German concert venues have faced calls to cancel events with Roger Waters amid claims of antisemitism.
Last week, Frankfurt city council called off a performance by the Pink Floyd artist scheduled for 28 May, alleging that Waters was “considered one of the most far-reaching antisemites in the world”.
A number of politicians and Jewish organisations have also criticised Waters for his statements about Israel. In 2013, the artist compared the Israeli government’s “oppression” of the Palestinian people with the actions of the Nazis during the Holocaust.
Waters’ This is Not a Drill tour includes five scheduled concerts in Germany this May.
In Frankfurt, Waters had been booked to perform at Festhalle, on the site of a former Jewish detention camp during World War II.
The council noted that the site’s history, as a location where 3,000 Jewish men were detained before being sent to concentration camps in 1938, had made the prospect...
Last week, Frankfurt city council called off a performance by the Pink Floyd artist scheduled for 28 May, alleging that Waters was “considered one of the most far-reaching antisemites in the world”.
A number of politicians and Jewish organisations have also criticised Waters for his statements about Israel. In 2013, the artist compared the Israeli government’s “oppression” of the Palestinian people with the actions of the Nazis during the Holocaust.
Waters’ This is Not a Drill tour includes five scheduled concerts in Germany this May.
In Frankfurt, Waters had been booked to perform at Festhalle, on the site of a former Jewish detention camp during World War II.
The council noted that the site’s history, as a location where 3,000 Jewish men were detained before being sent to concentration camps in 1938, had made the prospect...
- 2/28/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Music
Shakira has spoken about her new life after splitting from her partner of 11 years, former Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué.
The 46-year-old Colombian singer recently teamed up with Argentinian DJ Bizarrap to release her latest song, titled “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol 53”.
The lyrics of the song quickly made headlines as she appears to pointedly blast both her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend, Clara Chia.
During a recent appearance on the Mexican programme En Punto con Enrique Acevedo, Shakira was asked about the debate surrounding the song, which fans have labelled a “diss track”.
“I bought the story that a woman needs a man to be complete. I had that dream of having a [nuclear] family: mother and a father living with their children living under the same roof. Not every dream in life comes true, but life finds a way to make it up to you,” the “She Wolf” singer responded,...
The 46-year-old Colombian singer recently teamed up with Argentinian DJ Bizarrap to release her latest song, titled “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol 53”.
The lyrics of the song quickly made headlines as she appears to pointedly blast both her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend, Clara Chia.
During a recent appearance on the Mexican programme En Punto con Enrique Acevedo, Shakira was asked about the debate surrounding the song, which fans have labelled a “diss track”.
“I bought the story that a woman needs a man to be complete. I had that dream of having a [nuclear] family: mother and a father living with their children living under the same roof. Not every dream in life comes true, but life finds a way to make it up to you,” the “She Wolf” singer responded,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Standon Calling 2023 has added Rick Astley, The Big Moon, We Are Scientists and 37 other acts to its line-up.
The boutique music and arts festival is returning to the Hertfordshire countryside for its 17th year later this summer. The four-day event will run from 20 to 23 July.
It was announced on Tuesday (28 February) that 40 acts have been added to the previously publicised line-up.
Joining Astley, We Are Scientists, and The Big Moon are fellow new additions Scouting For Girls, The Muder Capital, Bear’s Den, Django Django, Wamduscher, and more.
In December last year, it was announced that Years & Years, Bloc Party, Self Esteem, and pop band The Human League will headline the event.
Anastacia, Confidence Man, Dylan, Squid, Groove Armada, Katy B, KT Tunstall, Melanie C, Sad Night Dynamite and Lynks are also due to perform.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Standon Calling’s website.
In addition to live music,...
The boutique music and arts festival is returning to the Hertfordshire countryside for its 17th year later this summer. The four-day event will run from 20 to 23 July.
It was announced on Tuesday (28 February) that 40 acts have been added to the previously publicised line-up.
Joining Astley, We Are Scientists, and The Big Moon are fellow new additions Scouting For Girls, The Muder Capital, Bear’s Den, Django Django, Wamduscher, and more.
In December last year, it was announced that Years & Years, Bloc Party, Self Esteem, and pop band The Human League will headline the event.
Anastacia, Confidence Man, Dylan, Squid, Groove Armada, Katy B, KT Tunstall, Melanie C, Sad Night Dynamite and Lynks are also due to perform.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Standon Calling’s website.
In addition to live music,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
Rick Astley is widely known for his 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.” But his career has been much more than just one hit single. He’s an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer who has gone on to have a long and successful career in the music industry.
The Popularity of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’
Never Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley is one of the most iconic songs in pop music history. Its catchy rhythm and Astley’s incredible vocal range made it a favorite of fans all around the world. It remains one of the most recognizable songs of the 80s and still garners a lot of attention today. Astley’s other songs were also extremely popular, but none of them quite compared to the success of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. Of course, Rick Astley is not the only pop singer to have achieved great...
The Popularity of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’
Never Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley is one of the most iconic songs in pop music history. Its catchy rhythm and Astley’s incredible vocal range made it a favorite of fans all around the world. It remains one of the most recognizable songs of the 80s and still garners a lot of attention today. Astley’s other songs were also extremely popular, but none of them quite compared to the success of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. Of course, Rick Astley is not the only pop singer to have achieved great...
- 2/5/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
“Never Gonna Give You Up” singer Rick Astley sued rapper and songwriter Yung Gravy over Gravy’s 2022 song “Becky (Get Money).”
He claims that the song violates Astley’s right to publicity by using mimicry of his voice without his consent.
Lawyers allege that Matthew Hauri (stage name Yung Gravy) “flagrantly impersonated” Astley’s voice and “falsely stated he endorsed them with no request, forewarning, or remorse.”
Lawyers allege that this has caused Astley “immense damage.”
The lawsuit reads as follows: “In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, Defendants recorded and released the song ‘Betty (Get Money)’ which interpolates ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ and conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song. The imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice was so successful the public believed it was actually Mr. Astley singing and...
He claims that the song violates Astley’s right to publicity by using mimicry of his voice without his consent.
Lawyers allege that Matthew Hauri (stage name Yung Gravy) “flagrantly impersonated” Astley’s voice and “falsely stated he endorsed them with no request, forewarning, or remorse.”
Lawyers allege that this has caused Astley “immense damage.”
The lawsuit reads as follows: “In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, Defendants recorded and released the song ‘Betty (Get Money)’ which interpolates ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ and conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song. The imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice was so successful the public believed it was actually Mr. Astley singing and...
- 2/5/2023
- by Isabeau Newman
- Uinterview
Rick Astley is taking Yung Gravy to court.
Billboard reports that Astley is suing the rapper over his song “Betty (Get Money), which incorporates Astley’s signature song “Never Gonna Give You Up”.
In the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Thursday, Astley alleges that Yung Gravy’s song doesn’t sample the track, but instead uses a new recording featuring a singer who impersonates Astley’s voice so well that listeners believed it was Astley singing on the track, not a soundalike.
Read More: Rick Astley Puts A New Spin On ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ Video 35 Years Later
“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song,” Astley’s suit declares. “The public could not tell the difference. The imitation of Mr. Astley’s...
Billboard reports that Astley is suing the rapper over his song “Betty (Get Money), which incorporates Astley’s signature song “Never Gonna Give You Up”.
In the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Thursday, Astley alleges that Yung Gravy’s song doesn’t sample the track, but instead uses a new recording featuring a singer who impersonates Astley’s voice so well that listeners believed it was Astley singing on the track, not a soundalike.
Read More: Rick Astley Puts A New Spin On ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ Video 35 Years Later
“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song,” Astley’s suit declares. “The public could not tell the difference. The imitation of Mr. Astley’s...
- 1/27/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for impersonating his voice.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday (26 January) in a Los Angeles court, Astley, 56, claimed that Gravy’s track “Betty (Get Money)” violated his right to publicity by mimicking the distinctive voice he used in his 1987 song “Never Gonna Give You Up”.
“In an effort to capitalise off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr Astley’s voice throughout the song,” Astley’s lawyers said, per Deadline.
“The public could not tell the difference. The imitation of Mr Astley’s voice was so successful the public believed it was actually Mr Astley singing.”
The lawyers also added that Astley is “extremely protective over his name, image, and likeness,” meaning the unauthorised use of the soundalike voice had caused him “immense damage”.
“A license to use the...
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday (26 January) in a Los Angeles court, Astley, 56, claimed that Gravy’s track “Betty (Get Money)” violated his right to publicity by mimicking the distinctive voice he used in his 1987 song “Never Gonna Give You Up”.
“In an effort to capitalise off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr Astley’s voice throughout the song,” Astley’s lawyers said, per Deadline.
“The public could not tell the difference. The imitation of Mr Astley’s voice was so successful the public believed it was actually Mr Astley singing.”
The lawyers also added that Astley is “extremely protective over his name, image, and likeness,” meaning the unauthorised use of the soundalike voice had caused him “immense damage”.
“A license to use the...
- 1/27/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
Rick Astley, whose 1987 hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” is embedded in Americana and meme history, is suing rapper Yung Gravy for impersonating his voice, Billboard reports. Astley alleges that Gravy’s 2022 breakout hit, “Betty (Get Money),” imitated his voice without legal authorization.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Los Angeles, and claims that “Betty (Get Money)” imitated Astley’s distinct voice in his eighties classic.
“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Los Angeles, and claims that “Betty (Get Money)” imitated Astley’s distinct voice in his eighties classic.
“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr.
- 1/27/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
The police department of La Vergne, Tennessee, found itself at the center of a social media maelstrom with the news this month that a female officer, 26-year-old Maegan Hall, had been fired over allegedly having sexual encounters with six male colleagues, sometimes “while on duty and inside city owned property.”
Though four of Hall’s co-workers were also terminated for misconduct, and three more suspended, Hall made tabloid headlines as the lone woman at the center of the apparently hedonistic group — and a married woman, at that. The department’s...
Though four of Hall’s co-workers were also terminated for misconduct, and three more suspended, Hall made tabloid headlines as the lone woman at the center of the apparently hedonistic group — and a married woman, at that. The department’s...
- 1/18/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania on Thursday in connection to a human trafficking case, as confirmed by officials to multiple outlets.
The controversial social media influencer, 36, appeared to be handcuffed as he was taken away from his villa in Bucharest, Romania, according to a report by Reuters. Tate is one of four suspects who was initially detained for 24 hours after authorities raided five homes; however, on Friday, Romanian prosecutors asked a Bucharest court to extend his arrest for 30 days. The suspects and homes are connected to a longstanding investigation regarding human trafficking, rape and an organized crime group, as per a press release from the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism.
Although the press release does not identify the suspects, a lawyer for Tate confirmed to Sky News that he and his younger brother, Tristan Tate, 34, were detained alongside two Romanian suspects.
While it’s unclear who is representing the British-American brothers,...
The controversial social media influencer, 36, appeared to be handcuffed as he was taken away from his villa in Bucharest, Romania, according to a report by Reuters. Tate is one of four suspects who was initially detained for 24 hours after authorities raided five homes; however, on Friday, Romanian prosecutors asked a Bucharest court to extend his arrest for 30 days. The suspects and homes are connected to a longstanding investigation regarding human trafficking, rape and an organized crime group, as per a press release from the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism.
Although the press release does not identify the suspects, a lawyer for Tate confirmed to Sky News that he and his younger brother, Tristan Tate, 34, were detained alongside two Romanian suspects.
While it’s unclear who is representing the British-American brothers,...
- 12/30/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Spider-Man 4" is coming, but when will it be here?
Black Adam could have appeared in "The Flash" movie.
Diego Luna is out here dodging "Fantastic Four" casting rumors.
Our first look at "Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham."
All that and more!
Check Out These Comic Covers Inspired By Marvel's Spider-Man Video Game
Marvel has partnered once again with Insomniac Games for a series of variant covers inspired by the 2018 "Spider-Man" video game. Beginning with yesterday's release of "Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt" #2, a series of five different covers will appear on various titles featuring the web-slinger,...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Spider-Man 4" is coming, but when will it be here?
Black Adam could have appeared in "The Flash" movie.
Diego Luna is out here dodging "Fantastic Four" casting rumors.
Our first look at "Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham."
All that and more!
Check Out These Comic Covers Inspired By Marvel's Spider-Man Video Game
Marvel has partnered once again with Insomniac Games for a series of variant covers inspired by the 2018 "Spider-Man" video game. Beginning with yesterday's release of "Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt" #2, a series of five different covers will appear on various titles featuring the web-slinger,...
- 12/22/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
‘Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream’ Competition Set At ITV
Abba musical Mamma Mia! is seeking its next lead via an ITV entertainment show from The X Factor producer Thames and Littlestar. Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream will see contestants whittled down to two to be leads Sophie and Sky, who were played by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in the movie version. The show will be filmed in the Greek Islands and final will take place in London’s West End. Contestants will be mentored by guest industry stars through unique workshops and judged by a panel of well-known industry experts in both music and theater. The show has shades of BBC series Any Dream Will Do, which found the next Joseph star, and I’d Do Anything, which did the same for Oliver towards the end of the Noughties. ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said Mamma Mia!
Abba musical Mamma Mia! is seeking its next lead via an ITV entertainment show from The X Factor producer Thames and Littlestar. Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream will see contestants whittled down to two to be leads Sophie and Sky, who were played by Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in the movie version. The show will be filmed in the Greek Islands and final will take place in London’s West End. Contestants will be mentored by guest industry stars through unique workshops and judged by a panel of well-known industry experts in both music and theater. The show has shades of BBC series Any Dream Will Do, which found the next Joseph star, and I’d Do Anything, which did the same for Oliver towards the end of the Noughties. ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said Mamma Mia!
- 12/12/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
During a breaking political news story, I usually watch both BBC News and Sky News on two different screens, just so I don’t miss anything. This week, like many others, I added a third channel: a livestream of a lettuce.
After Prime Minister Liz Truss’ hard-line policies plunged the economy and her political party into turmoil, the Economist published an eviscerating column about her time so far in office, saying that she “has the shelf-life of a lettuce.”
So, the British tabloid Daily Star then decided to put this theory into action. They bought a lettuce, attached some googly eyes, placed it next to a framed photo of the Pm and published a livestream. “Can Liz Truss outlast this lettuce?” the publication asked readers.
It was a joke that, as you can imagine, set Twitter alight. But it also felt like something that would not Romaine long in the public consciousness (I’m sorry.
After Prime Minister Liz Truss’ hard-line policies plunged the economy and her political party into turmoil, the Economist published an eviscerating column about her time so far in office, saying that she “has the shelf-life of a lettuce.”
So, the British tabloid Daily Star then decided to put this theory into action. They bought a lettuce, attached some googly eyes, placed it next to a framed photo of the Pm and published a livestream. “Can Liz Truss outlast this lettuce?” the publication asked readers.
It was a joke that, as you can imagine, set Twitter alight. But it also felt like something that would not Romaine long in the public consciousness (I’m sorry.
- 10/20/2022
- by Scott Bryan
- Variety Film + TV
After an unforgettable arc landed Hannah Waddingham an Emmy Award for the first season of “Ted Lasso,” the actress had the chance to portray Rebecca Welton in all of her rich and supportive complexity on the Apple TV+‘s sophomore run. For her work in the second season, Waddingham has earned her second nomination in the Best Comedy Supporting Actress category.
Joining Waddingham in the race once again is her “Ted Lasso” co-star Juno Temple, plus new AFC Richmond recruit Sarah Niles. The other Hannah — Hannah Einbinder of “Hacks” — also returns to face off with Waddingham again. Past winners Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”) and first-time nominees Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph (both of “Abbott Elementary”) round out the category.
Watch Our exclusive video interview with Hannah Waddingham, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 2
As the reigning champion, Waddingham has a very good chance of...
Joining Waddingham in the race once again is her “Ted Lasso” co-star Juno Temple, plus new AFC Richmond recruit Sarah Niles. The other Hannah — Hannah Einbinder of “Hacks” — also returns to face off with Waddingham again. Past winners Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”) and first-time nominees Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph (both of “Abbott Elementary”) round out the category.
Watch Our exclusive video interview with Hannah Waddingham, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 2
As the reigning champion, Waddingham has a very good chance of...
- 9/1/2022
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Addison Rae is having a rough summer.
In early July, the lives of the TikTok star, actress, and singer’s family were shaken up when allegations surfaced that her father, Monty Lopez, had apparently been unfaithful to Rae’s mother, Sheri Nicole Easterling. Influencer Renee Ash, 25, accused 46-year-old Lopez of “misleading” her into believing that Lopez’s marriage to Easterling was over, and having a five-month affair. Ash took to Page Six to tell her side of the story.
Don’t Let This Flop is released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms,...
In early July, the lives of the TikTok star, actress, and singer’s family were shaken up when allegations surfaced that her father, Monty Lopez, had apparently been unfaithful to Rae’s mother, Sheri Nicole Easterling. Influencer Renee Ash, 25, accused 46-year-old Lopez of “misleading” her into believing that Lopez’s marriage to Easterling was over, and having a five-month affair. Ash took to Page Six to tell her side of the story.
Don’t Let This Flop is released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” has definitely stood the test of time.
The singer just recreated the beloved music video for the 1987 hit 35 years later for an Aaa Insurance commercial.
The clip promises the insurance company will never give you up, let you down, run around and desert you, just like the lyrics state.
Astley questions at one point in the video, “Is this still a thing?”
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The musician admits the recreation of the video takes him on an “amazing trip down memory lane.”
Astley shares, according to Lad Bible, “The song has been so good to me, and I’m thrilled to be working with another iconic brand that has certainly stood the test of time.”
The British star recently celebrated the song’s 35th anniversary.
The singer just recreated the beloved music video for the 1987 hit 35 years later for an Aaa Insurance commercial.
The clip promises the insurance company will never give you up, let you down, run around and desert you, just like the lyrics state.
Astley questions at one point in the video, “Is this still a thing?”
Read More: New Kids On The Block Get Extra Nostalgic In ‘Bring Back The Time’ Music Video Feat. Rick Astley, Salt-n-Pepa
The musician admits the recreation of the video takes him on an “amazing trip down memory lane.”
Astley shares, according to Lad Bible, “The song has been so good to me, and I’m thrilled to be working with another iconic brand that has certainly stood the test of time.”
The British star recently celebrated the song’s 35th anniversary.
- 8/19/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The writing team of “Hacks” is looking to go two-for-two in the Best Comedy Writing category, but will now have to face almost a brand new slew of competition as shows like “Barry” and “What We Do In The Shadows” are back after a hiatus, as well as pilot episodes from “Only Murders In The Building” and “Abbott Elementary.” “Ted Lasso” is also back in this category looking for a rematch with “Hacks” after being defeated last year.
Here are Gold Derby’s current Best Comedy Writing Emmy 2022 racetrack odds:
“Hacks” — 9/2 odds
“Abbott Elementary” (“Pilot” by Quinta Brunson) — 5/1 odds
“Ted Lasso” (“No Weddings and a Funeral” by Jane Becker) — 13/2 odds
“Only Murders In The Building” (“True Crime” by Steve Martin & John Hoffman) — 7/1 odds
“Barry” (“starting now” by Alec Berg & Bill Hader) — 17/2 odds
“Barry” (“710N” by Duffy Boudreau) — 17/2 odds
“What We Do In The Shadows” (“The Wellness Center” by Stefani Robinson...
Here are Gold Derby’s current Best Comedy Writing Emmy 2022 racetrack odds:
“Hacks” — 9/2 odds
“Abbott Elementary” (“Pilot” by Quinta Brunson) — 5/1 odds
“Ted Lasso” (“No Weddings and a Funeral” by Jane Becker) — 13/2 odds
“Only Murders In The Building” (“True Crime” by Steve Martin & John Hoffman) — 7/1 odds
“Barry” (“starting now” by Alec Berg & Bill Hader) — 17/2 odds
“Barry” (“710N” by Duffy Boudreau) — 17/2 odds
“What We Do In The Shadows” (“The Wellness Center” by Stefani Robinson...
- 7/19/2022
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight) will play two detectives caught in a professional tug of war in Criminal Record, a London-based thriller which has been ordered to series at Apple TV+.
Hailing from BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman (Vera, Indian Summers) and now in production in London, Criminal Record is described as a powerful, character-driven thriller set in the heart of contemporary London. The premise: An anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case — Detective Sergeant June Lenker, a young woman in the early stages of her career,...
Hailing from BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman (Vera, Indian Summers) and now in production in London, Criminal Record is described as a powerful, character-driven thriller set in the heart of contemporary London. The premise: An anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case — Detective Sergeant June Lenker, a young woman in the early stages of her career,...
- 6/20/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
In the antepenultimate Season 2 episode of Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham‘s Rebecca Welton struggled to find the words, then the lyrics, to eulogize her father. As she went from not quite knowing what to say, to mouthing the lines to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” — first speaking them, then singing them — Waddingham had us on the edge of our seats, unsure how Rebecca would get through it. Or if she’d get through it.
Below, TVLine Dream Emmy nominee Waddingham and director M.J. Delaney take us inside the highly emotional scene.
More from TVLineFor All Mankind's Joel Kinnaman...
Below, TVLine Dream Emmy nominee Waddingham and director M.J. Delaney take us inside the highly emotional scene.
More from TVLineFor All Mankind's Joel Kinnaman...
- 6/17/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Warning: The following contains spoilers for For All Mankind Season 3, Episode 2. Proceed at your own risk!
The race to Mars got some new competition in the latest episode of For All Mankind, when Helios boss Dev Ayesa bought Karen’s company Polaris and entered the fray with the intention of righting her damaged ship for space travel. But Helios needed someone to command its mission to Mars, and it found its leader in a surprising name: Ed Baldwin.
More from TVLineFor All Mankind's Shantel VanSanten on Karen's Unexpected Career, Intense Premiere Fallout, That Danny MomentAnatomy of an Emmy-Worthy Scene: Ted...
The race to Mars got some new competition in the latest episode of For All Mankind, when Helios boss Dev Ayesa bought Karen’s company Polaris and entered the fray with the intention of righting her damaged ship for space travel. But Helios needed someone to command its mission to Mars, and it found its leader in a surprising name: Ed Baldwin.
More from TVLineFor All Mankind's Shantel VanSanten on Karen's Unexpected Career, Intense Premiere Fallout, That Danny MomentAnatomy of an Emmy-Worthy Scene: Ted...
- 6/17/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Heartstopper, Barry, Sanditon and Superman & Lois!
1 | Does Heartstopper‘s Kit Connor give you young Rick Astley vibes, or is it just us? Are any of Nick’s classmates going to be surprised when he comes out to them in a potential Season 2, considering that he walked off the field in the middle of the rugby game holding hands with Charlie? Doesn’t the unfinished business between Tao and Elle demand that we...
1 | Does Heartstopper‘s Kit Connor give you young Rick Astley vibes, or is it just us? Are any of Nick’s classmates going to be surprised when he comes out to them in a potential Season 2, considering that he walked off the field in the middle of the rugby game holding hands with Charlie? Doesn’t the unfinished business between Tao and Elle demand that we...
- 4/29/2022
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Michael Ausiello, Dave Nemetz, Rebecca Iannucci, Ryan Schwartz, Nick Caruso, Mekeisha Madden Toby and Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Vice Media Group revealed its 2022-23 programming slate showcasing live events, returning originals, and insights. Select offerings include 50 Years of Hip Hop, The Glow Up, and The Culture of Trust.
“This year we are making bigger bets and we’re responding to what our audiences have asked for,” said Nancy Dubuc, CEO of Vice Media Group. “We continue to go places others can’t and won’t. Our credibility and authenticity with global emerging youth and established millennials is unmatched— and we have the track record to prove it. Our diverse and dynamic house of brands tailors creative experiences to the people that move culture and business.”
Find a full listing of Vice Media Group’s upcoming programming slate below.
Vice + i-d Basquiat: King Pleasure (April-December 2022)
The Basquiat family partners with Vice on Jean-Michel Basquiat, King Pleasure, a new exhibition telling the story of how Jean-Michel paved the way in the art and creativity world.
“This year we are making bigger bets and we’re responding to what our audiences have asked for,” said Nancy Dubuc, CEO of Vice Media Group. “We continue to go places others can’t and won’t. Our credibility and authenticity with global emerging youth and established millennials is unmatched— and we have the track record to prove it. Our diverse and dynamic house of brands tailors creative experiences to the people that move culture and business.”
Find a full listing of Vice Media Group’s upcoming programming slate below.
Vice + i-d Basquiat: King Pleasure (April-December 2022)
The Basquiat family partners with Vice on Jean-Michel Basquiat, King Pleasure, a new exhibition telling the story of how Jean-Michel paved the way in the art and creativity world.
- 4/25/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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