“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is now Disney’s longest-running number-one hit

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is now Disney’s longest-running number-one hit
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is now Disney’s longest-running number-one hit
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Yes, we are still talking about Bruno — because the viral song from Disney’s Encanto is once again the number one song in the U.S., spending a fourth straight week atop the Billboard Hot 100.  

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is now the longest-running number one song from a Disney movie, either animated or live-action. It passes 1994’s “All for Love,” which Bryan AdamsRod Stewart and Sting recorded for The Three Musketeers, which topped the chart for three weeks.

In addition, the Encanto soundtrack is number one on the Billboard 200 for a sixth week. This marks the first time in 29 years that a soundtrack and one of its songs simultaneously led both the album chart and Hot 100 charts for four weeks. 

The last time that happened was when Whitney Houston‘s The Bodyguard topped the albums chart while “I Will Always Love You” dominated the singles chart between December 1992 and February 1993.

Elsewhere on the chart, Glass Animals‘ “Heat Waves” has risen to number two, after a record-setting climb of 57 weeks. GAYLE is also racing up the chars: Her hit “abcdefu” jumped into fourth place this week, up from last week’s seventh place finish.  

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The Black Crowes announce 2022 North American leg of Shake Your Money Maker tour

The Black Crowes announce 2022 North American leg of Shake Your Money Maker tour
The Black Crowes announce 2022 North American leg of Shake Your Money Maker tour
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After it was postponed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Black Crowes hit the road last year on a major tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.  The veteran rockers have now announced a new 2022 North American leg of the trek.

The outing, dubbed The Black Crowes Present: Shake Your Money Maker, features more than 30 dates. It kicks off June 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and runs though an August 27 concert in Miami, Oklahoma.

Tickets for most dates go on sale to the general public this Friday, February 25, at 10 a.m. local time, while a pre-sale offer from the band begins Wednesday, February 23, at 10 a.m. local time. For more details, visit TheBlackCrowes.com.

For each ticket purchased via Ticketmaster in North America, the buyer will receive an exclusive free collectible NFT of the tour poster. This marks the first time that Ticketmaster has teamed up with an artists to offer these unique digital tokens.

The Shake Your Money Maker trek features The Black Crowes playing their 1990 debut album in its entirety, as well as hits and select other songs from their catalog. The group’s current lineup features co-founding siblings Chris and Rich Robinson on lead vocals and lead guitar, respectively, plus longtime bassist Sven Pippien and three other newer members.

The Black Crowes also have some previously announced festival appearances on their 2022 itinerary, including May 1 at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio California; May 6 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; May 28 at the BottleRock Napa fest in Napa, California; and June 3 at The Peach Music Festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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Miley Cyrus joins Snoop Dogg, Jared Leto & ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae in new Gucci campaign

Miley Cyrus joins Snoop Dogg, Jared Leto & ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae in new Gucci campaign
Miley Cyrus joins Snoop Dogg, Jared Leto & ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae in new Gucci campaign
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Miley Cyrus is one of the stars tapped by Gucci to star in the fashion house’s new Love Parade collection, along with Jared Leto, Snoop Dogg, Beanie Feldstein and Lee Jung-jae, the star of Squid Game.

In a lengthy new video ad set to the song “Venus in Furs” by The Velvet Underground, Miley and her co-stars are shown cavorting at a decadent dinner. Or, as Gucci explains, “Portraying the modern myth of cinema through a sequence of obsessions and desires… the stars celebrate the ritual of the banquet, giving themselves to a liberating symposium that slides into the Dionysiac ritual of dancing.”

Miley is pictured wearing “an asymmetrical hat” with “crystal-embellished ears,” as well as white fur jacket, bra and matching black lace thigh-highs, which you can see as she’s carried through the crowd later on in the video.

You can see the full collection at Gucci.com.

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Luke Bryan says it’s “so fun” being a judge on ’American Idol’ ahead of its 20th season

Luke Bryan says it’s “so fun” being a judge on ’American Idol’ ahead of its 20th season
Luke Bryan says it’s “so fun” being a judge on ’American Idol’ ahead of its 20th season
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Luke Bryan couldn’t be more excited to return to the judges’ table on American Idol. 

On Tuesday, Luke and his fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry visited Good Morning America to chat about the show’s upcoming season, and how their approach has evolved now that they’ve been working together for five seasons. 

“The more comfortable we get, we know how far we can take it joking with one another. I think the fans at home really they want to see us having fun, they want to feel that we’re enjoying the moment too,” the country star describes. “It’s so fun sitting at that judging table because you never know if the next Jennifer Hudson‘s going to walk in or the next Carrie Underwood, so we got to be on our game.”

In honor of the show’s 20th season, the judges awarded a platinum ticket to one contestant in each city where they held auditions, which allows that contestant to sit out a round during Hollywood week and observe the competition.

“We’ve inadvertently been a little tougher on our platinum ticket holders because they showed out in auditions, and then sometimes they have a bad audition and we’re being a little more critical with them,” Luke teases.

American Idol season 20 premieres on Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Trailer for Evan Rachel Wood’s ‘Phoenix Rising’ documentary released

Trailer for Evan Rachel Wood’s ‘Phoenix Rising’ documentary released
Trailer for Evan Rachel Wood’s ‘Phoenix Rising’ documentary released
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The trailer has been released for Evan Rachel Wood‘s Phoenix Rising documentary, in which she details allegations of abuse against Marilyn Manson.

“I’m here today to talk about Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson,” Wood says in the clip.

The preview also shows how Wood’s experience with Warner led to her becoming an advocate for domestic violence survivors, including lobbying for legislation extending the statute of limitations for domestic violence cases. The bill, known as the Phoenix Act, inspired the documentary’s name.

When Wood first spoke in support of the Phoenix Act, including in front of the California Senate in 2019, she did not name her abuser. She publicly accused Warner for the first time in February 2021, writing that he had “horrifically abused [her] for years.”

Later that day, Warner addressed unspecified “recent claims” made about him, which he called “horrible distortions of reality.”

Warner has since been accused of abuse by several more women, including actor Esmé Bianco, model Ashley Morgan Smithline, and Warner’s former assistant, Ashley Walters, all of whom filed lawsuits against him. Warner has denied the allegations.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the allegations Wood makes against Warner in Phoenix Rising include that he drugged and raped her during the filming of his “Heart-Shaped Glasses” music video. Warner’s lawyer denied the claim as “false” and an “imaginative retelling.”

Phoenix Rising premieres on HBO in two parts airing March 15 and 16. It’ll be available in full on HBO Max beginning March 15.

For anyone affected by abuse and needing support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474.

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Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker, singer and co-writer of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” dead at 76

Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker, singer and co-writer of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” dead at 76
Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker, singer and co-writer of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” dead at 76
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Gary Brooker, the lead singer, pianist and main songwriter for the veteran British band Procol Harum, died Saturday, February 19, at the age of 76.

A post on Procol Harum’s website reports that Brooker had been receiving treatment for cancer and passed away at his home. The tribute describes Gary as “a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry.”

Brooker co-wrote the vast majority of Procol Harum’s songs, mainly with lyricist Keith Reid, including the band’s signature tune, “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”

Released in 1967, “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was considered one of the anthems of the Summer of Love, peaking at #1 on the U.K. chart and reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The tune has become one of the most successful singles in history, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.

Procol Harum’s only other major U.S. hit was a 1972 live rendition of the band’s 1967 tune “Conquistador” that was recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and reached #16 on the Hot 100.

Procol Harum was active from 1967 to 1977, and then from 1991 to the present, with Brooker being the band’s only consistent member.

Outside of Procol Harum, Gary also played in Eric Clapton‘s touring band, with Bill Wyman‘s Rhythm Kings and in Ringo Starr‘s All-Starr Band.  He also released a number of solo albums and contributed to various other artists records, including George Harrison‘s All Things Must Pass, Somewhere in England and Gone Troppo, and Clapton’s Another Ticket.

In 2003, Brooker was recognized as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his charitable services.

Procol Harum’s final album, Novum, was released in 2017.

Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Franky. Donations in his name can be made to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care.

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Billie Eilish stops NYC concert to calm the audience: “Go ahead, sit down. Take a breath

Billie Eilish stops NYC concert to calm the audience: “Go ahead, sit down. Take a breath
Billie Eilish stops NYC concert to calm the audience: “Go ahead, sit down. Take a breath
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Billie Eilish once again has put her audience’s needs before her own. While performing at Madison Square Garden over the weekend, the “bad guy” singer encouraged the crowd to “take a breath.”

TMZ obtained video of the moment Billie encouraged the audience to calm down while she was about to launch into another song. “If you want to sit down, you are allowed,” she said while adjusting her guitar, “Go ahead, sit down. Take a breath.”

The Grammy winner also instructed those who had pushed themselves to the front row to “take a step back” and “give everyone some room.” Billie shaded her eyes from the stage lights so she could watch the crowd disperse. “Yeah, there we go,” she praised as the cheering grew quieter and she began an acoustic rendition of “Male Fantasy.”

This isn’t the first time Billie ensured the safety of her audience. She paused another concert earlier this month when a member of the audience needed an inhaler. The “Happier Than Ever” singer had her team rush over the medical device and told the crowd, “It’s okay, we got one. Give her some time. Don’t crowd. Relax, relax, it’s okay. We’re taking care of our people, hold on.”

That incident angered Kanye West, who felt Billie’s remarks were directed atT ravis Scott, who is still reeling from the November Astroworld tragedy, where 10 people died after the crowd surged the stage during his performance. Ye demanded Billie’s apology, saying he needed to hear it before he headlines Coachella later this year.

Billie, who is also a headliner, later responded, “literally never said a thing about travis. was just helping a fan.”

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The Smashing Pumpkins announce return of Rock Invasion 2 tour

The Smashing Pumpkins announce return of Rock Invasion 2 tour
The Smashing Pumpkins announce return of Rock Invasion 2 tour
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After a false start two years ago, The Smashing Pumpkins are bringing back the Rock Invasion 2 tour.

The outing will kick off May 2 in San Antonio, Texas, and will wrap up May 28 in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 25, at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit SmashingPumpkins.com.

The Pumpkins originally announced the Rock Invasion 2 tour, conceived as a sequel to the band’s 1993-94 Rock Invasion tour, for the spring of 2020. The outing was eventually canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since then, Billy Corgan and company released a new, double album, 2020’s Cyr.

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“When we’re 70, I want to get the team back together”: Channing Tatum on a final ‘Magic Mike’ movie

“When we’re 70, I want to get the team back together”: Channing Tatum on a final ‘Magic Mike’ movie
“When we’re 70, I want to get the team back together”: Channing Tatum on a final ‘Magic Mike’ movie
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While 41-year-old Channing Tatum recently told Kelly Clarkson that getting into Magic Mike shape isn’t as easy as it used to be, he’s got his eyes on a final installment decades from now. 

Tatum, now starring in Dog, the dramedy film he co-directed, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about his regimen for a third film in his hit male stripper series, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

“It’s hard even if you do work out to be in that kind of shape,” Tatum said. “You have to starve yourself. I don’t think when you’re that lean, it’s actually healthy for you.”

However, the third film nearly didn’t come together at all, he explained to IndieWire, in a chat alongside Reid Carolin, his Dog co-director and the screenwriter on the Magic movies. “There’s no way we’d do a third movie just because someone called us up and said they’d pay,” Channing said

However, when they saw the Magic Mike Live! show, which plays in venues all over the world, something changed. Said Tatum, “At the opening of the show in Berlin, Reid and [director StevenSoderbergh were talking and they said, “There’s another movie here. We should look at it.”

Magic Mike’s Last Dance doesn’t have a release date as yet, but will debut exclusively on HBO Max.

Other than that, Tatum said he has one idea for a final movie in the hit series. “The only one I said I’d actually do — before we decided on this [third film] — was the Grumpy Old Men version when we’re like 70. When we’re 70, I want to get the team back together, for sure.”

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Kanye West lists his history of beefs including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Drake, and Barack Obama

Kanye West lists his history of beefs including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Drake, and Barack Obama
Kanye West lists his history of beefs including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Drake, and Barack Obama
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Kanye West‘s new 21-track Donda 2 album was released Tuesday on his own branded “Stem Player,” which costs $200, and he claims he’s already sold more than $2 million worth of the players since February 17, when he announced the album news. Yeezy also claims that he turned down a $100 million deal with Apple Music to stream Donda 2 on the platform.

Now that Apple isn’t streaming the album, however, Ye announced that Apple is now on his “beef” list. He named all his beefs, past and present, in an Instagram post that has since been deleted. The list includes Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Drake, and Barack Obama.

Here is the full list: Taylor Swift, Nike, Kim Kardashian, Wiz Khalifa, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Billie Eilish, Peppa Pig, Pete Davidson, Drake, Ray J, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy KimmelSouth Park, Deadmau5, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, J. Cole, Travis Scott, Harriet Tubman, Apple, Spotify, Vivendi, Universal, Lucien Grange, TikTok, Barack Obama, Black History Month, the entire cast of Saturday Night Live, Hillary Clinton, the Devil, Corey Gamble, Jeff Bezos, and liberals.

Ye is staging a “Donda 2 Performance Experience” Tuesday night at LoanDepot Park in Miami. The event will combine “music, art and fashion,” and also feature “additional special guests,” according to a press release. It will be shown live in IMAX theaters in 15 cities at 9 p.m. ET.

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