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Fivio Foreign is showing love to newcomer Glo Rilla despite losing an award to the rapper at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards.  

“I did not get robbed,” he wrote on Twitter, denouncing fan claims that he was snubbed. “Glorilla won cuz she deserved it & ima Happy for her.”

Both rappers were up for Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist — along with Baby Keem, Blxst, Doechii, Nardo Wick and Saucy Santana — with Glo Rilla taking home the win.

Many fans on social media disagreed with Fivio, some comparing her short discography to that of the New York rapper’s longer body of work. 

“He def got robbed. She has one hot song on the charts and just released another one last week,” one user tweeted.

Another user emphasized the idea that Fivio shouldn’t have been included in the Breakthrough Artist category. “…he already been out so he’s not a breakthrough artist, Glorilla actually was the only breakthrough artist in that category,” they wrote.

Glo Rilla’s viral song “FNF (Let’s Go)” became hip-hop’s summer anthem and earned her a label deal with Yo Gotti‘s Collective Music Group in July. 

Speaking to Billboard about his decision to sign the rapper Gotti said, “GloRilla is a natural born star — she has a different sound and approach that’s needed in hip-hop right now.”

He added, “It’s one of the quickest rises that I’ve seen in my career because she only dropped in late-April and now she has the hottest cultural records in music. Glo is hungry for success and determined to win. We look forward to watching her grow as an artist and reach her full potential.”

Glo Rilla accepted the award with a brief but emotional speech. 

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Imagine getting to truthfully say, “I used to be in a band with Tom Morello” and “I won a Nobel Prize” in a game of Two Truths and a Lie.

Such is the life of Stanford chemist Carolyn Bertozzi, who this week was awarded with the 2022 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Prior to her work at Stanford, she attended Harvard in the ’80s, where she started a band with the future guitarist of Rage Against the Machine.

Upon learning of his former bandmate’s accomplishment, Morello congratulated Bertozzi in a tweet while also revealing a few details about their group.

“We won the Ivy League Battle of the Bands in 1986 with our rockin’ group ‘Bored of Education,’ with [Bertozzi] on keyboards & me in spandex,” Morello shared.

Bertozzi then responded, “Thanks Tom! Maybe we can get the band back together someday.”

A Bored of Education reunion may not be too unrealistic, as Morello suddenly has a lot more free time following the cancellation of Rage Against the Machine’s 2023 North American tour. The outing was scrapped due to frontman Zack de la Rocha‘s continued recovery from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during a Rage show in Chicago earlier this year.

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Sam Smith helmed the James Bond theme “Writing’s On The Wall” for the 2015 film Spectre. To celebrate the franchise’s 60th anniversary, the British superstar revealed exactly how the haunting theme came to be.

Sam took to their Instagram Story to reveal they began working on the song while recording their 2013 hit “Lay Me Down” with producer Jimmy Napes.

“Jimmy just played some chords and it just flowed,” Sam expressed.

Napes picked up the story from there, explaining, “After we finished writing, we literally went next door to RAK Studio 1 and recorded it and that was the take.”

Throwback footage shows Sam singing “Writing’s” for the first time. “The vocal [for the song] is the demo vocal. The first vocal I ever did for the song,” they described. Because Sam used the first take, the piano Napes played in the background can actually be heard if one isolates the track’s vocals.

“Such a special memory,” the British superstar expressed when sharing the footage.

Sam isn’t the only artist saluting James Bond’s legacy. Adele, who sang the 2012 Bond theme “Skyfall,” took to Instagram to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her chilling theme. “Hold your breath and count to ten,” her account wrote, a nod to the song’s opening lyrics. 

Billie Eilish, who is the newest Bond singer, also saluted the franchise on its anniversary when looking back at her offering “No Time to Die.” She told Prime Video she had chills when she heard her song play during the most “emotional parts of the film” at the movie premiere.

It should be noted all three of these artists took home the Oscar for Best Original Song, and to date, are the only singers to have won an Academy Award for their Bond themes.

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Ashley McBryde is set to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. She got a surprise invitation to join the hallowed institution from Garth Brooks in the middle of an in-studio appearance on CBS Mornings.

Ashley was in the studio to promote her new album, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, when Garth showed up on the screen at the end of her interview, dialing in live from the Opry stage.

“I’m here for a proposal,” Garth said.

“You’re already married!” show co-host Gayle King joked from off-camera.

But it wasn’t that kind of proposal that Garth — an Opry member since 1990 — had in mind. “I am, but this is part of a family that keeps growing,” he continued before officially popping the question.

Garth was a little emotional as he spoke, and Ashley fought back tears as she gave her response. “It would be the great joy and the great honor of my life,” she replied.

“I’ve always said I will earn it, and this is a pretty surreal moment,” she reflected. But there was one more surprise for Ashley: When she turned around to look at her team, who all knew the surprise was coming, she saw her mom standing there.

“Now I’m gonna ugly cry on TV. That is my mother!” the singer said. “She’s gonna cry too, just so you know.” And she did: As her mom came out and gave her a hug, the pair were both weeping with joy.

Ashley will be formally inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in a ceremony on a yet-to-be-announced date.

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Jada Pinkett Smith is ready to speak for herself, and she’ll do that in her new, not-yet-titled book that will release in the fall of 2023. 

In partnership with Dey Street Books, the Red Table Talk host plans to publish an “honest and gripping” memoir that will chronicle lessons learned throughout her “difficult but riveting” journey. As detailed in a press release, the book will explore personal life experiences “from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power.”

The release adds, “With no holds barred, Jada reveals her unconventional upbringing in Baltimore — from the child of two addicts to a promising theatre student and a violent interlude as a petty drug-dealer — followed by a parallel rise to stardom alongside her close friend 2Pac, then falling in love with and marrying Will Smith, and a joyous embrace of motherhood.”

At the center of the book are the “unexpected love stories” of Jada’s “complicated marriage” to Will and her relationship with herself.

“The world has imposed many labels and narratives on Jada Pinkett Smith,” Carrie Thornton, Dey Street Books VP and Editorial Director said. “This is down to the realities of our media landscape, but also the roles thrust upon women by culture.”

Thorton added, “This memoir is Jada giving the world her truth, taking readers on a journey from lost girl to woman warrior. It is my great honor to take that journey with her.”

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The Kid LAROI says his “Stay” collaborator, Justin Bieber, has inspired him to become a better version of himself.

Speaking to ET Canada, the Australian singer revealed how Justin influenced him. “He’s a really good dude,” LAROI expressed. “He’s someone that whenever I’m having a hard time or something, I can go and speak to and he’s a really great listener and he gives really great advice.”

He continued, “I feel it’s very important to be a great listener. I’m still learning how to do that.” Part of that practice, he says, includes knowing when to apologize to his girlfriend when he’s not being “a good enough listener.” 

LAROI added one only stands to gain when they are truly able to listen to another person, adding, “That’s really important in any relationship, friendship, whatever it is.”

The singer is also working on becoming a better person because he wants to represent his country in the same way Drake represents Canada on a global scale. 

“The biggest thing is just inspiring people,” he expressed. “For me growing up, I think being in Australia it was a really big dream to come to America and be globally doing music on a big level or whatever. So I think for me, that seemed kind of almost impossible. I just want to hopefully inspire other young people and have them think that it’s not as impossible as you think.”

LAROI is currently hard at work on his debut album.

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Many have wondered where Willie Nelson gets his energy and longevity. At 89 years old, he recently released his 72nd solo album. He also maintains a rigorous touring schedule, frequently collaborates with other artists and even wrote a memoir, called Me and Paul, that came out last month.

In a recent interview with ET Online, Willie said that he thinks keeping busy might be the secret to his long life and he’s not sure he’ll ever retire from touring.

“Oh, I don’t know. I say after every tour, I’m quitting, but after a while I need to go back,” the country legend said. “I enjoy playing, and I think it’s good for me to sing. And it’s the best exercise that I could give myself.”

Willie’s 2022 Farm Aid Festival recently returned in late September featuring his headlining performance along with his fellow Farm Aid board members John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.

Next up, fans can revisit a particularly memorable performance from the country great: Legacy Recordings has announced plans for the release of Willie Nelson Live at Budokan, a live album recorded at Willie’s 1984 Tokyo, Japan show. The live album will be out on November 18.

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In news that we can’t believe hasn’t happened already, Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has announced his own pet brand called Freak on a Leash.

The brand, which, of course, takes its name from Korn’s late ’90s nu metal classic, will offer “premium products…created for all, paying homage to the horror and rock music we love.”

“This first collection, designed exclusively by me, contains all custom products made with high-quality gunmetal hardware, leather, nylon, and plushies that will set your pet apart from the pack,” Davis says.

Freak on a Leash is set to officially launch on October, but attendees of California’s Aftershock festival can get a sneak peek this Saturday, October 8.

Meanwhile, the Davis family just welcomed a new dog, named Dante.

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Demi Lovato is apologizing to their Illinois fans for canceling Wednesday’s show the day of. The hitmaker had lost their voice and was unable to go on with the performance.

Demi alerted fans, via their Instagram Story, that the show at Rosemont Theatre was postponed. “Rosemont,” the black and white statement began, “Today I woke up and had absolutely no voice.” 

Continued Demi, “I’m so so sorry but it breaks my heart to tell you I have to reschedule the show. Tickets will be honored for a new date as soon as it’s announced.”

“This is the absolute last thing I want to do,” the singer explained. “I’m having so much fun with you all and I can’t wait to see you again.” Demi closed by expressing their gratitude to the fans who’ll understand the unfortunate situation.

The singer’s official tour page shared the statement to its Instagram and added in the caption, “If you have tickets, hang on to them – they will be honored for the new date as soon as its announced. Hope to see you all soon.”

It is unknown what caused Demi to lose their voice at this time and whether this will affect future performances.  At this time, the singer is slated to perform this Friday, October 7 at the Fox Theater in Detroit.

Demi is touring in support of their newly released album, Holy Fvck.

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