He’s currently topping the charts with Justin Bieber and recently worked with Miley Cyrus, but now The Kid LAROI has crossed into alt-rock territory: He’s evidently working with Kevin Parker, aka Tame Impala.
Several photos of the two working together in the studio have showed up on LAROI’s Instagram Stories. He also posted a snippet of a new song on Wednesday but it’s not clear if that song is related to what he was working on with Parker, who, like LAROI, is Australian.
In addition to making psychedelic Grammy-winning music as Tame Impala, Parker has also collaborated with The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Rihanna, Kanye West, Mark Ronson and Lady Gaga — he co-wrote and co-produced Gaga’s 2016 single “Perfect Illusion.”
LAROI is currently working on his debut album and earlier this month, he tweeted, “I am making the best music I have ever made in my life right now. I love you all and I cannot wait for you to hear it.“
One of the special moments in Alicia Keys‘ The Untold Story docuseries is when she and 11-year-old son Egypt watch a clip of him accompanying her on piano as she sang “Raise a Man” at an awards show in 2019.
The 15-time Grammy winner says she became very emotional, with tears of joy.
“I’m not the crying type, I’m really not,” Alicia tells People. “[But] you get so sensitive just [thinking] about how life goes on, and seeing him next to me and remembering that moment. That moment was the first time that he performed with me on stage, and I remember being completely so wrapped up in him being okay because I asked him to do it.”
Egypt first resisted the request to perform with his mother, but eventually agreed.
“I was so nervous for him that I remember at midnight the night before the show, I realized I hadn’t even practiced,” Alicia said. “I remember all of this and I’m sitting there watching it with him and just…how I feel about him and seeing his growth and watching him go on stage and just completely own — it just hit me like a ton of bricks.”
Egypt is the oldest of two boys Alicia has with husband Swizz Beatz. She says he’s full of talent.
“He’s definitely a natural,” she said. “He’s been a natural since he was a baby, and he loves it, and I’m glad that he loves it. … He’s a lot like me. He’s the life of the party, he’s the one that kind of brings everyone together. He looks out for everyone, he’s that guy. And I love that about him.”
Keys, who turned 40 in January, celebrated her 11th wedding anniversary with Swizz, 43, in July.
One of the special moments in Alicia Keys‘ The Untold Story docuseries is when she and 11-year-old son Egypt watch a clip of him accompanying her on piano as she sang “Raise a Man” at an awards show in 2019.
The 15-time Grammy winner says she became very emotional, with tears of joy.
“I’m not the crying type, I’m really not,” Alicia tells People. “[But] you get so sensitive just [thinking] about how life goes on, and seeing him next to me and remembering that moment. That moment was the first time that he performed with me on stage, and I remember being completely so wrapped up in him being okay because I asked him to do it.”
Egypt first resisted the request to perform with his mother, but eventually agreed.
“I was so nervous for him that I remember at midnight the night before the show, I realized I hadn’t even practiced,” Alicia said. “I remember all of this and I’m sitting there watching it with him and just…how I feel about him and seeing his growth and watching him go on stage and just completely own — it just hit me like a ton of bricks.”
Egypt is the oldest of two boys Alicia has with husband Swizz Beatz. She says he’s full of talent.
“He’s definitely a natural,” she said. “He’s been a natural since he was a baby, and he loves it, and I’m glad that he loves it. … He’s a lot like me. He’s the life of the party, he’s the one that kind of brings everyone together. He looks out for everyone, he’s that guy. And I love that about him.”
Keys, who turned 40 in January, celebrated her 11th wedding anniversary with Swizz, 43, in July.
Fans of The Voice have long been accustomed to Blake Shelton’s witty quips and good-natured jabs at his fellow coaches, which is why it seemed a little out of character when he offered some sympathy to Ariana Grande during this week’s episode.
He even offered an emotional Ariana a box of tissues as they embarked upon the Battle Rounds, which meant the coaches had to make some tough calls about which contestants get to stay and which must go home.
Blake says he blames his newfound sweeter side on his marriage to pop superstar and former TheVoice coach Gwen Stefani.
“Look, I’m married now. I’m soft. I’m getting softer,” he joked, also offering Ariana — a first-time coach — some words of wisdom about the hard decisions that come with the gig.
“After this season you won’t ever need these again. You’ll get over it. You’ll become callous like us three,” he added, according to People.
Blake and Gwen got married back in July after dating for five years. The pair, who were married by Carson Daly, offered each other creative vows on the big day: For his part, Blake wrote a song for the occasion. Last week, he revealed in an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers that fans will eventually get to hear that song, too, as it’s on the track list of a forthcoming deluxe version of his Body Language album.
Chicagowill return to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas next year for a limited run of shows.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will perform six shows at the hotel’s Venetian Theatre: February 16, 18, 19, 23, 35 and 26. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Monday, October 18, at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster, VenetianLasVegas.com, or by calling 866-641-7469. It’ll be Chicago’s fifth consecutive year playing at the venue.
In fact, Chicago just wrapped a three-night stint at the Venetian Theatre last month. The Vegas venue was also the last place that Chicago played in 2020 before they had to cancel their tour plans due to the pandemic. The legendary group also has a variety of concerts scheduled in other U.S. cities through December 17.
The Venetian shows in September featured pretty much every song you’d want to hear from Chicago, from early material like “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday in the Park” and “Beginnings,” to mid-period hits like “Call On Me” and “If You Leave Me Now,” to the 1980s-era hits “You’re the Inspiration,” “Hard Habit to Break” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.”
2022 will mark Chicago’s 55th consecutive year of touring.
Drake lived up to his title as the Toronto Raptors’ global ambassador by joining the television broadcast team for the Raptors’ pre-season home game against the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
“So good to be home,” Drizzy said, referring to the fact that due to the pandemic, the team has played “home” games for the past two seasons in Florida.
“Everything’s feeling great, looking great, so great to be around people again, see all these faces. I’m feeling in high spirits,” the Champagne Papi continued.
He also laughed about hosting a few of the players at his home during the off season, but not working out with them because he was exhausted from recording his Certified Lover Boy album. “I think I woke up in the pool that day from what I remember,” he joked.
As Toronto celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving Day on Monday, the four-time Grammy winner said, “I know the city’s watching tonight. I just want to send my love to everybody. You know, it was a tough fight, a tough fight for the last couple years…[I hope they’re doing] as well as possible given the circumstances.”
Drake added that he can’t wait to perform again for the home crowd at the Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors’ biggest fan brought his team good luck, as Toronto defeated Houston, 107-92.
Chris Stapleton recently recruited late-night host Jimmy Fallon to fill in as his guitar player during a performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Apparently, creative sparks flew, because the two men have teamed up yet again on the show, this time for a hilarious musical spoof skit.
The object of Chris and Jimmy’s lighthearted joking is filmmaker Nancy Meyers, as well as the distinctive aesthetic of her movies, such as Something’s Gotta Give, The Parent Trap and It’s Complicated.
Chris and Jimmy strum guitars and harmonize, while reenacting iconic scenes from Meyers films. No detail is too small: From Chris’ linen pants to a glass jar filled with rocks, the pair perfectly capture Meyers’ signature style.
The “A Film by Nancy Meyers” sketch is just the latest example of Chris’ artistic versatility. He also recently appeared as a featured guest on Carlos Santana‘s new album, Blessings and Miracles, on a track called “Joy,” which Chris produced and co-wrote.
Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger in 1967; Victor Blackman/Express/Getty Images
Apparently, Paul McCartney doesn’t think much of The Rolling Stones, at least in comparison with his own famous band.
During an interview with The New Yorker published on Tuesday, the rock legend seemingly shaded his British Invasion counterparts, suggesting that The Beatles worked from a broader range of musical languages.
“I’m not sure I should say it, but they’re a blues cover band, that’s sort of what the Stones are,” McCartney, 79, said. “I think our net was cast a bit wider than theirs.”
McCartney also made headlines recently by again stating that his late band mate John Lennon was the one who broke up The Beatles.
“I didn’t instigate the split. That was our Johnny,” McCartney said regarding the late Lennon in the upcoming BBC Radio 4 special, This Cultural Life, as reported by The Guardian.
Paul went on to say that he and his band mates Ringo Starr and George Harrison were “left to pick up the pieces” by being forced to keep Lennon’s exit a secret.
“So for a few months we had to pretend. It was weird because we all knew it was the end of The Beatles but we couldn’t just walk away,” Sir Paul recalled.
Olivia: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS; Alanis: y Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc
They both started out as child actors, and became famous by releasing angry, brutally honest and super-successful albums at a young age. So it’s no wonder that Rolling Stone tappedAlanis Morissette and Olivia Rodrigo for its latest Musicians on Musicians conversation.
“I love how you’re so honest and talk about stuff that normally isn’t talked about in songwriting,” Olivia tells Alanis early in the conversation — to which Alanis replies, “Well, you’re doing the same.” Olivia also reveals that hearing Alanis’ iconic album Jagged Little Pill at age 13 was mind-blowing for her.
Olivia and Alanis then compare notes on their similar experiences.
“How did you handle it when your album came out? Did you have any hard times dealing with criticism or the spotlight?” asks Olivia.
“There was a lot of bullying and a lot of jealousy and a lot of people whom I’d adored my whole life being mean girls,” says Alanis, to which Olivia replies, “Same!”
Olivia also asks Alanis, “Did you have a hard time with your relationship being pulled apart and poked and prodded and wanting details of your personal life that you don’t feel comfortable giving?”
Alanis replies, “Yeah. When I write songs, I’m not writing them to ruin someone’s life. If I were doing that, I’d probably give names and addresses. None of these songs are written to eviscerate someone or seek overt revenge, although I think revenge fantasy is awesome.”
The conversation ends with Olivia asking Alanis for advice.
“If I could have done anything differently, I would have had a few more friends around me, period,” the Canadian star responds. “Just a little bit more emotional support…a few really deeply loving, unconditionally caring people around me to just check in with me…Let’s make sure you have that.”
(NEW YORK) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released sweeping new guidance for the food industry to voluntarily reduce sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods in an attempt to reduce Americans’ consumption.
“The FDA is issuing a final guidance, ‘Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals: Target Mean and Upper Bound Concentrations for Sodium in Commercially Processed, Packaged, and Prepared Foods,’ which provides voluntary short-term sodium reduction targets for food manufacturers, chain restaurants and foodservice operators for 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods,” the agency announced.
Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock lauded the new sodium reduction guidance in a press conference Wednesday morning. She said it is a “critical step” in improving Americans’ nutrition, reducing the burden of diet-related chronic diseases and advancing health equity, predicting the effort would “become one of the most significant public health nutrition interventions in a generation.”
The guidance is intended to provide measurable voluntary short-term goals over the next two and a half years to reduce excess sodium intake, while recognizing and supporting the important roles sodium plays in food technology and food safety.
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton said the news from Woodcock and Susan T. Mayne, director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, is “really targeting the food industry.”
The current salt intake recommendation of 3,000 milligrams per day is now set to a goal of 2,300 milligrams a day over the next two and a half years.
“Right now, it is clear that diet is a major contributing factor to not only our obesity, but high blood pressure, which, of course, then increases the risk for heart attack [and] strokes,” Ashton said.
Woodcock voiced hope that this voluntary guidance that targets the food industry itself — rather than leaving the onus on individuals — will help level the playing field for Americans who may not be well-equipped to police their nutrition alone, especially with sparse healthy food options in food deserts and due to some healthier food options being cost-prohibitive for lower-income families.
“The problem is so cumulative — it’s the tomato sauce, the cheese, the bread, the salad dressing, and pretty soon your whole meal has hidden salt in it. And it’s really hard right now for people to manage that on their own,” Woodcock said. “Most of the salt in the diet, the sodium in the diet, it comes from processed or packaged or prepared foods — not from the saltshaker.”
“Sodium is widely present in the American diet (most commonly, but not exclusively, as a result of eating or drinking foods to which sodium chloride, commonly referred to as “salt,” has been added),” according to the FDA. “More than 70% of total sodium intake is from sodium added during food manufacturing and commercial food preparation.”
During the same press conference, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra underscored Woodcock’s point that neglecting to address sodium consumption would carry high human and economic costs. He added that the COVID pandemic has shown the importance of taking better care of one’s health.
“The pandemic has graphically illustrated why today’s announcement is so important and why it’s so important that we take care of our health,” Becerra said, adding the consequences of Americans’ sky-high sodium intake could be “catastrophic personally and for the country.”
Mayne said that this issue impacts all age groups with “more than 95% of children age two to 13 who exceed recommended sodium limits for their age groups — even baby food — which carries long-term ramifications for children’s health and development,” she said.
But being that this is voluntary, truly capping sodium intake effectively will require a groundswell of both industry cooperation and consumer demand to help drive the initiative.
When asked whether there would need to be more teeth behind such policy, Woodcock said the government would monitor the impact of this current guidance over time, pointing to the importance of public support.
“If we don’t see success, then we’re going to have to evaluate what else we should do,” Woodcock said, without ruling out the idea of further, more stringent future measures.
“We have a plan to monitor and then to ratchet it further down, and what we learn over the next several years will tell us what magnitude of steps we can take,” Woodcock said. She acknowledged that “this change won’t happen overnight” and will require “an iterative approach that supports gradual reduction in sodium levels, broadly across the food supply, over time.”
