Sweet releases new version of 2002 song “Everything,” debuts companion music video

Sweet releases new version of 2002 song “Everything,” debuts companion music video
Sweet releases new version of 2002 song “Everything,” debuts companion music video
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Sweet has just released a new single, an updated version of their song “Everything,” which originally appeared on the veteran U.K. glam-rock band’s 2002 studio album, Sweetlife.

Sweet’s current U.K. incarnation is led by the band’s sole surviving original member, guitarist Andy Scott, who says he was inspired to record a new rendition of “Everything” while watching his group’s latest lineup rehearse the tune.

“During the rehearsals for Sweet’s forthcoming UK tour 2021, we were trying out various songs from our back catalogue that could be added to the set list,” explains Scott. “As soon as I heard Paul Manzi and Lee Small‘s vocals on the song ‘Everything,’ I knew that we needed to get it down and record it as our new single.”

He adds about “Everything (2021),” “I think the new version is a far superior production. It’s much closer to how I envisaged it when I co-wrote the song back in the day.”

“Everything (2021)” is available now via streaming services, and you also can check out a music video for the song at Sweet’s official YouTube channel.

Sweet kicks of their 2021 U.K. tour in late November. Check out their full schedule at TheSweet.com.

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Watch Måneskin’s bloody video for new “MAMMAMIA” single

Watch Måneskin’s bloody video for new “MAMMAMIA” single
Watch Måneskin’s bloody video for new “MAMMAMIA” single
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Måneskin has premiered the video for the band’s new single, “MAMMAMIA.”

The bloody clip finds each member of the Italian outfit fantasizing about killing vocalist Damiano David in various different ways, including drowning him in a toilet, stabbing him, and beating him with a guitar. Mamma mia, there’s a lot of blood.

You can watch the “MAMMAMIA” video streaming now on YouTube.

“MAMMAMIA” dropped earlier this month. It follows Måneskin’s breakout singles “Beggin'” and “I Wanna Be Your Slave.”

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

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Flavor Flav arrested for domestic violence

Flavor Flav arrested for domestic violence
Flavor Flav arrested for domestic violence
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Flavor Flav is in trouble once again for domestic violence.

The Public Enemy co-founder was arrested earlier this month in Henderson, Nevada, on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery, according to TMZ.

The alleged victim, who has not been identified, claims that he grabbed her and threw her to the ground.

Flav’s attorney, David Chesnoff, told TMZ, “In alleged domestic violence cases, there are often 2 sides to the story, and we will explain our side in the courtroom and not in the media.”

This is the fourth time Flav has been arrested for domestic violence.

In 2012, he pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor domestic violence charges for assaulting his then-fiancée Elizabeth Trujillo and threatening her teenage son with a knife.

In 1991, Flavor pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend Karen Ross, which resulted in a jail stint and losing custody of his children at the time. Two years later, he was arrested again for domestic violence, along with cocaine and marijuana charges.

As news of his arrest was being reported, the 62-year-old former reality TV star declared Tuesday on Instagram that he’s been sober for one year.

“1 year up, lotz more to go,” Flav wrote. “Next year I pray my whole family will be walkin the same path I am.”

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Christina Aguilera to release new Spanish-language single on Friday

Christina Aguilera to release new Spanish-language single on Friday
Christina Aguilera to release new Spanish-language single on Friday
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The new era of Christina Aguilera is upon us…or should we say, “la nueva era?”  She’ll release a Spanish-language single this Friday.

On Twitter, Christina announced that the song is called “Pa’ Mis Muchachas” — which translates to “For My Girls” — and that it features Latin stars Becky G, Nicki Nicole and and Nathy Peluso.

This will be Christina’s first Spanish-language release since Mi Reflejo more than 20 years ago. The singer, whose father was born in Ecuador, told ABC Audio that it’s “my labor of love for a part of my culture and part of me that’s so important, that isn’t always brought out in my English music.”

Christina also told ABC Audio that in addition to the new music she’s putting out this fall, she’s also planning to release new music “throughout next year, in sort of six-song increments every six moths.”

Christina’s last album was Liberation, back in 2018.  It reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 and earned her two Grammy nominations.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Industry babies: Lil Nas X hits the streets to thank fans in person; Jack Harlow announces December shows

Industry babies: Lil Nas X hits the streets to thank fans in person; Jack Harlow announces December shows
Industry babies: Lil Nas X hits the streets to thank fans in person; Jack Harlow announces December shows
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Leave it to Lil Nas X to break the rules. Instead of thanking fans on social media for making his song “Industry Baby” number one, he took to the streets to thank them live and in person.

LNX posted footage of himself riding around Hollywood in one of those hop-on hop-off open-topped tourist buses, armed with a microphone, a film crew and dancers wearing pink “prison jumpsuits.” 

“I appreciate you! I’m so thankful for you! ‘Industry Baby’ is number one because of you!” LNX yelled to random people on the street, who cheered, danced, took pictures and even twerked.

“wow! here were are, 3 number 1 songs! when i was writing industry baby i hadn’t released any new music in over a year,” Nas wrote on Instagram. “It became my manifestation song, because i knew that no matter what people thought would happen to me (post 2019), i would have an amazing 2021! industry baby is my fight song, my motivation song, my ‘i’ll show you’ song, and much more!”

“Thank you to my brother jack harlow who inspires me to this day,” he went on to say of his “Industry Baby” collaborator, adding, “thank u to the fans who made industry baby your song of the summer! love u guys!”

Meanwhile, Jack Harlow has some news of his own: He’s returning home to Louisville, KY this December for five “No Place Like Home” shows in five iconic Kentucky venues: The Palace Theatre, Headlners, Zanzabar, Mercury Ballroom and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. 

Tickets for the shows, which run December 14-18, go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. ET via JackHarlos.tix.to.  A dollar from each ticket sold will go to five Louisville charities that benefit causes close to the “Whats Poppin” rapper’s heart.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Todd Rundgren teams up with The Roots on “sweet” tongue-in-cheek new soul tune, “Godiva Girl”

Todd Rundgren teams up with The Roots on “sweet” tongue-in-cheek new soul tune, “Godiva Girl”
Todd Rundgren teams up with The Roots on “sweet” tongue-in-cheek new soul tune, “Godiva Girl”
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Todd Rundgren, who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next week, has just released the latest in a series of collaborative singles, a smooth, funk/soul-flavored tune called “Godiva Girl.”

The song features the prolific and eclectic singer/songwriter teaming up with acclaimed hip-hop/soul group — and The Tonight Show‘s house band — The Roots.

“Godiva Girl” features Rundgren blending throaty vocals with some falsetto highlights as he delivers tongue-in-cheek lyrics in which he compares the object of his desire to all kinds of sweet confections.

You can check out a lyric video for the tune at the Cleopatra Records’ official YouTube channel. The clip features the song’s metaphor-heavy lyrics appearing inside a decorative red heart, and includes an interlude where raspberries fall in slow motion into liquid chocolate.

“Godiva Girl” is available now as a digital download and via streaming services, and also will be featured on Todd’s forthcoming studio album, Space Force, which is due out in 2022.

Space Force also will include the three other collaborative singles that Todd has released since September 2020: “Espionage,” with Iraqi-Canadian hip-hop artist Narcy; “Down with the Ship,” with Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo; and “Your Fandango,” with veteran quirky sibling duo Sparks.

As previously, Rundgren is among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 30 in Cleveland. Todd, who has long expressed disdain for the Rock Hall, won’t be attending the ceremony and, in fact, will be playing a concert in Cincinnati that evening.

In a new interview with Cleveland.com, Todd notes of his induction, “My fans wanted this so badly. I’m just glad they finally got it and I don’t have to hear about it anymore.”

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Unlock previews of Bad Wolves’ upcoming ‘Dear Monsters’ album with wolf-finding computer game

Unlock previews of Bad Wolves’ upcoming ‘Dear Monsters’ album with wolf-finding computer game
Unlock previews of Bad Wolves’ upcoming ‘Dear Monsters’ album with wolf-finding computer game
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Bad Wolves are offering a sneak peek behind their upcoming album Dear Monsters via a computer game.

The game is a lot like Where’s Waldo?, if instead of trying to find a certain bespectacled person in a colorful area, you need to find wolves in a dark, red-tinged mansion. If you find three of them, you’ll earn a preview of an as-yet-unreleased song off Dear Monsters.

A new snippet of a different song will be uploaded each day leading up to the release of the album. To play, visit DearMonsters.BadWolvesNation.com.

Dear Monsters, which features the lead single “Lifeline,” arrives October 29. It’s the first Bad Wolves album with new lead singer Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz, who replaces former frontman Tommy Vext.

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Watch Duran Duran party with their younger selves — and tons of “celebs” — in “Anniversary” video

Watch Duran Duran party with their younger selves — and tons of “celebs” — in “Anniversary” video
Watch Duran Duran party with their younger selves — and tons of “celebs” — in “Anniversary” video
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Duran Duran come face to face with their younger selves in their new video for their recent single “Anniversary” — when they aren’t partying with what appears to be some of the world’s most famous people, that is.

The clip, filmed in a historic British castle that dates back to the 11th century, shows a massive party attended by the likes of Daniel Craig, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Pamela Anderson, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Brad Pitt, Vladimir Putin and Queen Elizabeth II — except it’s not really them at all: It’s a cast of celebrity lookalikes.

The party is also attended by actors dressed like Duran Duran circa 1983, who are seen meeting and posing for photographs will their present-day real-life counterparts. As the actual members of the group mingle with the guests, the ’80s version of Duran Duran takes the stage to lip-sync “Anniversary.”

The video was directed by artist, photographer and filmmaker Alison Jackson, who says in a statement, “I’m thrilled to have been asked by Duran Duran to make their music video — creating an iconic party for their 40th anniversary, bringing celebrities together from past and present.”

On October 21, Duran Duran and Jackson will appear in a livestream event that includes a live Q&A, followed by the global premiere of Double Take, a half-hour documentary that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the “Anniversary” video. You can buy tickets via Dreamstage now.

“Anniversary” is from Duran Duran’s latest studio album, Future Past, which will be released this Friday, October 22.

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“Things are looking UP”: Luke Bryan commemorates ‘American Idol’s upcoming 20th season

“Things are looking UP”: Luke Bryan commemorates ‘American Idol’s upcoming 20th season
“Things are looking UP”: Luke Bryan commemorates ‘American Idol’s upcoming 20th season
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Luke Bryan is ready for the new season of American Idol. 

On Tuesday, the country superstar shared a selfie of him and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry and host Ryan Seacrest on the set as they film auditions for the show’s upcoming 20th season. 

“Things are looking UP for our 20th year of @americanidol. Who’s ready?” Luke writes alongside the photo, which shows the foursome smiling while gathering around a cake celebrating the milestone season with a “20” topper. The caption also references his new single, “Up.” 

The official AI Instagram account also shared a snap of the team posing around the cake, which bears the show’s famous logo.  

“We’re filming on the Sunset Strip this week! Season 20’s gonna rock, no matter how you slice it,” the picture is captioned. 

This marks Luke’s fifth season as a judge on the American Idol reboot. Season 20 will air in 2022 on ABC. 

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Beyoncé and JAY-Z enjoy a Tiffany’s “Date Night”

Beyoncé and JAY-Z enjoy a Tiffany’s “Date Night”
Beyoncé and JAY-Z enjoy a Tiffany’s “Date Night”
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Beyoncé and JAY-Z are continuing their Tiffany’s ABOUT LOVE campaign starring in a new short film, titled, “Date Night” featuring a cameo appearance by their nine-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

Inspired by the New York City backseat taxi scenes from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the video begins with Queen Bey sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce, wearing an Ailsa diamond ring of over 10 carats, as well as a pair of Ribbon Fan earrings featuring diamonds of over six carats. Her husband joins her, wearing the Bird on a Rock brooch with a platinum and 18k gold bird perched on a morganite gemstone of over 44 carats.

After eating pizza in the car, a bottle of Armand de Brignac — the brand JAY owns — is delivered to them. They sip champagne, and Beyoncé holds a yellow daisy in her hand, playing a game of “he loves me, he loves me not.” Jay ends the game, saying, “He loves you,” and the video ends with their passionate kiss.

As a part of the ABOUT LOVE campaign, Tiffany has partnered with Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation, and JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, to create the Tiffany & Co. ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Program. Tiffany & Co. pledged $2 million in scholarship funding for students in the arts and creative fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Fifty students have received scholarships at Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, Bennett College, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Central State University.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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