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Lamb of God has announced a new documentary that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s upcoming album, Omens.

The short film titled The Making of: Omens will premiere as part of a ticketed streaming event on October 6, and will be available to watch on-demand for the rest of the month.

“In February 2022, we entered Henson Studios in Los Angeles, CA to begin recording our 9th studio album, what would become Omens,” Lamb of God says. “We recorded this record the old-fashioned way…with five of us, in a room together, playing music. We filmed the entire process.”

Access codes to watch The Making of: Omens will be included in CD and vinyl copies of Omens. Those who preorder Omens through Lamb of God’s website will be emailed a code ahead of the doc’s debut.

You can also purchase a standalone streaming or on-demand ticket beginning September 22.

For more info, visit Watch.Lamb-of-God.com.

Omens will be released October 7. Lamb of God will launch a U.S. tour ahead of the album’s arrival in Brooklyn, New York on September 9.

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Meek Mill wants to perform at a wedding in October for free.

The “Going Bad” rapper is offering his wedding singer services to mark the 10th anniversary of his debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, which dropped on October 30, 2012.

“If you get married in October … ima commit to performing dreams & nightmares at a wedding for free for the 10 year Anniversary,” Mill tweeted on Tuesday.

He received numerous replies, including a fan from the MidWest who laughed about the prospect of the Philly rapper traveling across the country for his wedding.

“October 29th, middle of no where in Iowa! Come through! Hahahahahaha,” the follower wrote.

Another fan closer to Meek’s hometown hopes Mill will be the wedding entertainment for his best friend.

“My boy is getting married October 29th,” the person tweeted. “Last song at the wedding was already gonna be dreams and nightmares so you may as well come perform it live. North Jersey. Groom and all the groomsmen all from Philly.”

The 35-year-old MC added that this was “not a marketing plan” but instead a “random thought.”

Dreams and Nightmares debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was verified Gold. The first single, “Amen,” featured Drake. The star-studded album also included collabs with Nas, Rick Ross, Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Big Sean.

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The complete trailer of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, which stars Shawn Mendes as the titular green reptile, is finally out.

Sony Pictures released the trailer on Wednesday, which sees Shawn introducing the children’s film and expressing how “excited” he is for everyone to see the movie. The trailer also provides a longer listen of the original song he created for this film, which sees Lyle belting out how he’s “On top of the world, tonight.”

The movie stars Shawn as Lyle, Constance Wu and Scoot McNairy as Mrs. and Mr. Primm, Winslow Fegley as their son Josh, Stranger Things star Brett Gelman as Mr. Grumps and Javier Bardem as Hector Valenti.

This trailer shows how Lyle changes the Primm family’s life for the better. Josh finds a sense of self confidence in his new friendship, Mr. Primm falls back in love with some of his old hobbies and Mrs. Primm enjoys the joy the bipedal croc brings to the household.

But, their happiness is threatened when Mr. Grumps sics New York City wildlife control after Lyle to relocate the singing, scarf-wearing crocodile.

Josh then hatches a plan to show NYC — and Mr. Grumps — that Lyle isn’t dangerous at all and belongs with his family. Part of that plan includes showing off Lyle’s impressive vocals.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, based on the beloved children’s book, debuts in theaters on October 7.  

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Rising act Lainey Wilson will take center stage at the 2022 CMA Awards show: She’s received nods in six categories, making her the most-nominated artist of the night.

On social media, Lainey admitted she was shocked to lead the pack of this year’s nominees.

“6 NOMINATIONS!?!? I’m speechless,” she wrote on Twitter Wednesday morning. “While I try to find the words, just know that I’m blown away and so so honored and proud to be nominated. Thank you to the entire country music community!”

Lainey is in the mix for some marquee CMA Awards categories this year, including Album of the Year for Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ and Female Vocalist of the Year. Her hit song “Things a Man Oughta Know” is nominated for Song of the Year.

“Never Say Never,” Lainey’s duet with Cole Swindell, is also up in two categories: Music Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Finally, she’s in the running for Best New Artist.

Lainey’s 2022 nominations are the first CMA nods of her career. The 2022 CMA Awards, set to take place November 9, will be hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, and will air live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

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Teyana Taylor received a special surprise on her farewell concert tour this week from her good friend and idol Janet Jackson.

Janet attended Teyana’s concert at the O2 Academy in London, and the room was filled with love as the “Rhythm Nation” singer greeted her backstage.

“Def one of the greatest surprises of my life,” Teyana commented on Instagram as she posted several photos with Jackson, as well as shots from the concert.

“Thank you for ur loving words always…. No matter how close our bond continues to grow, I will always still be one of ya biggest fans! Thank you for always being so genuine & being an inspiration to us all!” the singer/actress/choreographer continued. “You are the reason I give 134667643% when I hit that stage. You are the blueprint. I love you Queen.”

When Taylor announced she was retiring from the stage in December 2020, Janet shared some public words of support.

“You have an undeniable gift from God,” Janet wrote on Instagram, adding that she would “always” be here for Teyana.

Taylor wraps The Last Rose Petal 2 farewell tour Thursday night in Paris.

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Ozzy Osbourne appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday for his first TV interview since undergoing what his wife, Sharon, called a “major operation” in June.

Speaking with ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly, Ozzy shares, “Since I had the surgery, I’ve improved quite considerably.”

The procedure, which Sharon previously said would “determine the rest of [Ozzy’s] life,” was related to a fall the metal legend suffered in 2019, which aggravated injuries he’d previously sustained in a 2003 ATV accident.

“He would literally be crying in pain some days,” Sharon tells GMA of Ozzy’s pre-surgery condition.

“Before, I would be talking to you like this,” Ozzy adds, bending over towards the ground. “After this other surgery, I can hold my head up now.”

Ozzy’s recovery continues as he’s set to perform during halftime of the NFL’s season opening game this Thursday, September 8. His new album, Patient Number 9, drops on Friday.

You can watch the entire interview with Ozzy and Sharon airing on ABC’s Nightline Wednesday night at 12:35 a.m. ET.

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Phoenix has announced a new album called Alpha Zulu.

The seventh studio effort from the “1901” outfit — and the first since 2017’s Ti Amo — arrives November 4. It includes the previously released title track and the 2020 song “Identical.”

A third Alpha Zulu cut, titled “Tonight,” is available now via digital outlets. The song features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend.

Phoenix just launched a U.S. headlining tour earlier this week. The outing is currently scheduled into October.

Here’s the Alpha Zulu track list:

“Alpha Zulu”
“Tonight” feat. Ezra Koenig
“The Only One”
“After Midnight”
“Winter Solstice”
“Season 2”
“Artefact”
“All Eyes on Me”
“My Elixir”
“Identical”

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Diddy and Swizz Beatz are vowing to boycott Adidas after Kanye West claimed the company allegedly copied his designs.

“This war wasn’t about money. It was about control of our families, of our business, of our story,” Ye commented on Instagram. “I gave them the opportunity to settle this quietly.”

Diddy is now demanding that Adidas properly respect West.

“Since the era of Run-DMC, @Adidas has always used Hip Hop to build its brand and make billions off of our culture,” the Bad Boy Entertainment founder commented. “BUT WE ARE MORE THAN JUST CONSUMERS NOW, WE’RE THE OWNERS. @KanyeWest and @Yeezy are the reason Adidas is relevant to culture. WE KNOW OUR VALUE! I’m done wearing Adidas products until they make this right!! We have to support each other!!”

Swizz Beatz also stood with Kanye in protesting against Adidas.

“I usually mind my business but this is DEAD WRONG! If we let them do this to @kanyewest it will happen to us also! This man created this groundbreaking innovation and it should be respected as a creative!” the Grammy winner wrote.

“YE is only asking for his work to be respected and not stolen that’s not crazy to me!!: he continued. “We not buying these !!!!!!!!!!!!@adidas you’re supposed to be original do the correct thing please!!!”

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Jack White has added a pair of acoustic concerts to his ongoing Supply Chain Issues solo tour.

The unplugged dates will take place September 17 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and September 29 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. local time. Members of White’s Third Man Records Vault subscription service will have access to a presale beginning Thursday, September 8 at 10 a.m. local time.

For all ticket info, visit JackWhiteIII.com.

The Supply Chain Issues tour, which first launched in April, supports White’s two new solo albums, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive. The U.S. leg is currently scheduled to wrap up October 1 with a performance at Eddie Vedder‘s Ohana Festival.

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