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Nikola Jokic is apparently a big fan of 50 Cent, especially the Queens rapper’s song “Many Men.” After Denver Nuggets teammate DeAndre Jordan recently revealed that the 2003 song is Jokic’s favorite, the NBA on TNT crew joked with the three-time MVP about him supposedly knowing every word and pleaded for him to rap the words during a postgame interview. “No, no, no, I’m not,” Jokic laughed, refusing to rap. “D.J. is a bad teammate. I love the song, I love the song, but I’m not going to [rap it].” “Peyton Watson is our locker room DJ, so anytime Nikola request a song, if it’s not, like, Serbian folk music, it is ‘Many Men’ by 50 Cent,” Jordan shared on the Run It Back podcast. “He knows the words from start to finish. … That’s his song, man, he loves it.” Jordan couldn’t confirm if the Serbian big man had ever seen 50’s 2003 movie Get Rich or Die Tryin’, but he said he’s going to get him a tape if he hasn’t. “You know what, I don’t know, but if he hasn’t, I’m going to get it for him on VHS.” However, the Joker bashfully denied Jordan’s claim, but said he’ll learn the words and maybe perform the song sometime in the future. “No, no, he’s lying. I don’t know the words. But I’m going to [learn] it. Maybe I’m going to perform, I think,” he said as they egged him on and suggested he do the performance during the upcoming All-Star weekend in February. The highlight of the clip, though, is Adam Lefkoe rapping the hook and Shaq attempting to rap the words in Serbian (or French, maybe Creole, depending on who you ask.) Source link

Angel Carter Conrad is getting ready to tell her side of her family’s history — including her memories of famous brothers Nick Carter and the late Aaron Carter — in a new documentary titled The Carters coming to Paramount+ later this year. As announced Wednesday (Jan. 22), the two-part project will give viewers a “deeply personal look at the extreme highs and tragic lows of a family propelled into the spotlight” by Nick’s boy band career with the Backstreet Boys and Aaron’s rise to solo pop stardom. Told through the eyes of Angel — Aaron’s twin sister — the doc will piece together the Carter family’s “deeply disturbing path” through never-before-seen home movies and exclusive interviews with friends Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis. “The Carters follows bona fide American teen heartthrobs, Nick and Aaron, who seemed to have it all,” reads a description. “But behind their remarkable gifts was a family dealing with mental health struggles, drug addiction, and heartbreaking neglect.” An exact release date has not yet been announced. Director Soleil Moon Frye said in a statement, “I feel morally responsible to create a safe space for others to share their truths … Angel’s courage in sharing her family’s journey of mental health issues, addiction, pain, unbearable loss, and at the core, love, is a profound testament to who she is.” “This documentary is a labor of love for my family,” added Angel. “By sharing our true story — one shaped by loss, resilience, and healing — I hope to honor our journey and transform our past into a message of hope and purpose for others facing similar challenges.” Aaron, Nick and Angel are three of five children in their family. They also had a sister named Leslie, who died of an apparent overdose in 2012, and another sister, Bobbie Jean, who died of an accidental overdose in 2023. Aaron died the year prior in an accidental drowning. The siblings also lost their father to a heart attack in 2017. Seemingly uninvolved in the documentary, Nick Carter is currently embroiled in legal battles with three women who have accused him of sexual assault: Shannon “Shay” Ruth, Dream singer Melissa Schuman and an anonymous Jane Doe, who in August 2023 filed a complaint alleging Nick assaulted her multiple times in 2003 when she was 15. Ruth sued the “Now or Never” singer in December 2022 for allegedly raping her on a tour bus when she was a teenager, while Schuman’s suit came in April 2023 over claims Nick gave her drug-laced alcohol and assaulted her when she was 18. In August last year, Nick countersued Schuman for $2.5 million. He also countersued Ruth before that; both times, a judge refused attempts to have the countersuits dismissed. Source link

Jim Jones is defending Drake‘s divisive UMG defamation lawsuit. During an appearance on the Broke N’ Frontin podcast, the subject of the Toronto rapper’s controversial subject came up, and the Dipset member had an interesting perspective. “He’s not personally suing against Kendrick Lamar, which everybody seems to think that this lawsuit is about,” Jones said. “He didn’t sue Kendrick Lamar, he sued UMG, which is the biggest company that has the biggest bag, n—a. You think I ain’t gon’ sue Amazon if I get a chance to? We suing everybody, n—a. Any one of them companies I get a chance to, playing at that level, to sue for billions? I’m going for it.” He then acknowledged that if Drake were suing Kendrick directly, the rap community “should be in an uproar,” before trying to compare this situation to Tracy Morgan’s 2014 Walmart lawsuit after the actor sued the retail giant over his semi accident. “When Tracy Morgan caught that bag, we was happy for him, right?” he asked. “So how the f— we not gonna be happy about somebody that can get a bag from one of the biggest companies that been raping everybody anyway?” Jones added: “If it was any other thing, I would call a red flag when I see one, but this got no reflection of the street, it’s got no reflection of the rap culture; this is a bigger and higher power. And it’s a dangerous thing he’s doing. It’s some James Bond shit he’s doing. He’s doing some sh– that’s taboo, that n—as been scared to do.” Jones has been in the news lately due to his back-and-forth with fellow Dipset member and old friend Cam’ron. He recently took to Instagram to announce that the track he teased addressing the situation will be released at the end of the month on Jan. 31 and that the wait was due to his label. “‘JOMO (Jump Off My AYOO)’ new single drops Jan 31st,” he wrote in a caption. My label told me I’m trippin slow down a bit my bad.” You can watch the full conversation below. Source link

UPDATE: On Wednesday (Jan. 22), three new shows were added to Kenny Chesney’s Sphere run. Kenny Chesney will become the first country artist to have a residency at Sphere when he brings his show to the Las Vegas venue starting May 22 for a 15-date run. Chesney announced the news on Today on Thursday morning (Jan. 16). “I’m always looking for ways to deepen the way No Shoes Nation experiences this music,” said Chesney in a statement. “Over the years, they have shown me through their own response to these songs how passionate they are about what they mean, how these songs are part of their lives. When people give you that much heart, I want to give them even more. The 17,600-seat Sphere’s one-of-a-kind immersive experience played into Chesney’s decision. “When we started talking about all of the possibilities playing Sphere offered, I was all in. Just the idea of 4D technology and the impossibly dialed in sound raises the experience for No Shoes Nation, literally immersing them in music, visuals, sound and being together. To me, this is going to be a whole new way of rocking the fans, and I can’t wait.” Kenny Chesney Live At The Sphere Courtesy Photo Chesney, whose Sphere run will be promoted by his long-time promoter The Messina Group, is the only country artist to hit $1 billion in grosses reported to Boxscore. His 2022 Here and Now Tour, which brought in $135 million, landed at No. 9 on Billboard’s all-genre 2022 Year-End Top 40 tours chart, making Chesney the first country artist to reach the Top 10. Last year, his tour grossed $159.5 million, according to Billboard’s 2024 year-end chart. He’s come quite a long way since his first-ever Billboard Boxscore report entry, for a Sept. 23, 1995 concert at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, which brought in $135,000. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday (Jan. 31) starting at 10 a.m. PT via KennyChesney.com. The run is presented by Chesney’s Blue Chair Bay Rum. Since opening in September 2023 with a 40-show run by U2, Sphere has hosted a number of acts, including Phish, Dead & Co. and Anyma. The Eagles are currently in a residency that started in September. See the full lineup of Chesney’s Sphere shows below: Thursday, May 22Saturday, May 24Sunday, May 25Wednesday, May 28Friday, May 30Saturday, May 31Wednesday, June 4Friday, June 6Saturday, June 7Wednesday, June 11Friday, June 13Saturday, June 14Wednesday, June 18Friday, June 20Saturday, June 21 Source link

Jason Aldean is sharing his support for Carrie Underwood after her performance at Donald Trump‘s presidential inauguration ceremony, where technical difficulties led to the American Idol winner delivering a rendition of “America the Beautiful” a cappella. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Aldean appeared on a recent episode of Fox News’ Fox & Friends after performing at the inaugural Liberty Ball. He praised Underwood for powering through the performance, telling the hosts, “First of all, it’s a hard song to do anyway. When you’re supposed to be singing to a track and that’s what gives you pitch reference for the song and to not have that and for her to just kinda say, ‘All right, listen, we’ll go.’ That’s a big move and that’s a pro move on her part, so I thought it was great.” Prior to her performance, Underwood released a statement defending herself against critics who were disappointed in her decision to appear at the event, saying, “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.” Aldean agreed, and shared his own thoughts on Trump re-entering office as a longtime, outspoken supporter of the politician. “I do feel a bit vindicated. My wife and I talk about this all the time, for the last four years especially, you’re taking a lot of heat for stepping out and telling people how we feel about the state of the country and that regime that had been in office. It’s been a little odd at times.” He continued, “To have President Trump back in office, I think it gives everyone a sense of relief for a lot of people.” Watch Aldean’s chat with Fox & Friends here. Source link

The clubs are currently dark in Ibiza, but months before the 2025 season gets underway, we’ve got tabs on the 50 most played artists at island institution Ushuaïa in 2024. These 50 artists rank highest on a list of 3,001 unique acts whose music was identified at the club in 2024. The top five slots are occupied by Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Armin van Buuren, which is logical given that all five of these acts had residencies at the mega-club in 2024. The list also includes a load of both marquee and slightly more underground names including John Summit, Peggy Gou, Daft Punk, Avicii, Disclosure, Rüfüs Du Sol, Odd Mob, Anotr, Hugel and many more. See the complete list below. The data that created this list collected by KUVO Powered by DJ Monitor, who install technologies in clubs and use music recognition technology (MRT) and direct metadata capture (DMC). Yann Pissenem, the creator of Ushuaïa and its sister club Hï, in August announced that he’s opening a new nightclub on the island called [UNVRS] this year. The 50 Most Played Artists at Ushuaïa Ibiza in 2024: Martin Garrix Calvin Harris David Guetta Swedish House Mafia Armin Van Buuren Dimitri Vegas MK John Summit Sem Jacobs Steve Aoki Avicii Cajmere Tiësto Marlon Hoffstadt Gala Daft Punk Adam Port Disclosure Nic Fanciulli Blackchild Dom Dolla Lost Frequencies Noizu Benny Benassi Pres. The Biz Diplo Cassimm Melé Mark Knight Armand Van Helden Anotr Loofy Martin Ikin Crusy Massano Eleganto Rihanna Mau P Oden Peggy Gou Andruss Odd Mob Sebastian Ingrosso Sonny Fodera Florence + The Machine Groove P Hugel Pawsa Rüfüs Du Sol Central Cee Steve Angello Source link

Sting is pulling out of his next few public engagements as he recovers from a temporary throat infection, the rock star announced Tuesday. In a post on his Instagram, the Police frontman’s team wrote that he would be canceling his scheduled appearance at the Jan. 23 Bass Magazine Awards, as well as his Jan. 24 and Jan. 26 concerts in Phoenix and Wheatland, Calif., based on “advisement from his doctor.” The message also confirmed that Sting can no longer perform at Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th-anniversary concert in Los Angeles, which was slated for Jan. 25 but will now take place May 29. Shaggy, Mike Einziger of Incubus and more guests were also expected to perform. The “Every Breath You Take” singer’s Phoenix show has been rescheduled to June 1, while his Wheatland performance has been postponed to May 28. “Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates,” the post on his Instagram reads. “Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.” One day after the announcement, Sting personally addressed fans with a follow-up message on his account. “I am steadily improving from a temporary throat infection which has prevented me from singing,” he revealed, thanking fans for “all of the well wishes.” “I’m looking forward to resuming my performances and rescheduled shows soon.” As of now, the musician is still expected to appear alongside Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga and more major stars at the FireAid benefit concert supporting wildfire relief in L.A. on Jan. 30. Sting is currently in the midst of his Sting 3.0 tour. After a special joint performance with Billy Joel at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 8, the “Fortress Around Your Heart” artist will embark on a run of Latin American shows starting Feb. 14 in Rio de Janeiro. See Sting’s posts below. Source link

Ringo Starr earns his first top 10 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart (which dates to 1991) as Look Up enters the list dated Jan. 25 at No. 7. The effort from The Beatles’ iconic drummer also arrives across a host of other Billboard album tallies, including Indie Store Album Sales (No. 2), Top Rock Albums (No. 7), Americana/Folk Albums (No. 12), Top Country Albums (a career-best No. 27) and Top Rock & Alternative Albums (No. 30). On the overall Billboard 200, it starts at No. 147, marking Starr’s 20th entry, dating to his first, Sentimental Journey, in 1970. The 11-song album, recorded in Nashville and produced by T Bone Burnett, was released Jan. 10, on the revived Lost Highway imprint. Starr recently told Billboard, “I did love country music before I was in (The Beatles). We got plenty of it in Liverpool, because the lads who were in the merchant navy would bring not only rock and roll over, but country — and when country bands went on tour in England, they always played Liverpool.” The new set boasts a host of collaborators from the worlds of country, Americana/folk and bluegrass, including Alison Krauss, Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. Look Up earned 9,000 equivalent album units in the tracking week ending Jan. 16 in the United States, according to Luminate, with 8,000 of that sum in traditional album sales. That 8,000-sales figure yields Starr’s No. 7 arrival on Top Album Sales, marking his first top 10 and his 14th chart appearance on the 33-year-old chart, whose history dates to May of 1991, when Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Starr had previously peaked at No. 11 with 2021’s Zoom In. Meanwhile Look Up charts on multiple other surveys. It opens at a career-best No. 27 on Top Country Albums, marking his second entry – and second top 40-charting effort – on the list. The 84-year-old previously appeared on Top Country Albums when Beaucoups of Blues hit No. 35 in December 1970. Plus, Look Up starts at No. 12 on Americana/Folk Albums marking Starr’s first appearance on the 15-year-old chart. -additional reporting by Keith Caulfield Source link

If you were expecting to see live performances of the five best original song nominees on the 97th annual Academy Awards on March 2, be prepared for something different this year. Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and Janet Yang, Academy president, sent a letter to Academy members on Wednesday (Jan. 22) in which they said, “This year the Best Original Song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters. We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life. All of this, and more, will uncover the stories and inspiration behind this year’s nominees.” This is reminiscent of something the Grammy Awards did in 1981, when they had the songwriters of the song of the year nominees perform and discuss the nominated songs. As David Wild wrote in the 2007 book And the Grammy Goes To… The Official Story of Music’s Most Coveted Award, “One innovative moment came at the end of the show. Many years before shows like MTV’s Unplugged or VH1’s Storytellers, this Grammy show presented a group of songwriters nominated for song of the year – including Amanda McBroom (‘The Rose’), Christopher Cross (‘Sailing’), Fred Ebb and John Kander (‘New York, New York’), Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore (‘Fame’) and Lionel Richie (‘Lady’) – to both explain and perform stripped-down versions of the songs. It was a vivid reminder of the power of the songwriter.” In their letter to academy members, Kramer and Yang also wrote “We are thrilled to bring back our ‘Fab 5’ moments, where individual film artists recognize nominees.” This refers to a technique first used on the 2009 Oscar telecast and revived last year, in which five previous winners in each of the four acting categories take turns lauding this year’s nominees. (In a press conference days before the 2024 Oscars telecast, Raj Kapoor, executive producer and showrunner of the 2024 and 2025 Oscars, said he loved those introductions on the 2009 show and revived the idea. “It was this lovely storytelling,” he said. “And, again, it came down to connection. It was past winners speaking to present nominees, and just that lovely connection and that human interaction.”) Kramer and Yang also said that the show will pay tribute to Los Angeles, which has experienced devastating wildfires in recent weeks. “We will reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry.” Here’s the letter from Kramer and Yang in full: Dear Academy members, Our deepest thanks to all of you for your compassion and support over the last few weeks. Our thoughts remain with those who were impacted by the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires. If you would like to join the Academy in supporting the ongoing relief efforts, please click here for a list of aid resources. After continued consultation with ABC, our board, and other key stakeholders in the Los Angeles and film communities, planning continues for the 97th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 2. This year’s Oscars will celebrate the work that unites us as a global film community and acknowledge those who fought so bravely against the wildfires. As a reminder, our 97th Oscars Nominations will be announced tomorrow, January 23, at 5:30am PT via global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the Academy’s digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), ABC’s Good Morning America, and ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. American Sign Language (ASL) services will be available on YouTube. As a precursor to tomorrow’s announcement, we wanted to share a little bit about this year’s show. Hosted by the incredible Conan O’Brien, our 97th Oscars will be a celebration of connection and collaboration – honoring the unifying spirit and creative synergy of moviemaking. We will highlight the transformative power of the teamwork that brings cinematic visions to life. As part of this, we are thrilled to bring back our “Fab 5” moments, where individual film artists recognize nominees. Also, this year the Best Original Song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters. We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life. All of this, and more, will uncover the stories and inspiration behind this year’s nominees. And we will honor Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience, as well as its role as a beacon for filmmakers and creative visionaries for over a century. We will reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry. There is so much more in store, including powerful musical moments that connect film’s rich history to its bold and inspiring future. We hope you will tune in tomorrow morning to watch the Nominations Announcement, and we greatly appreciate your ongoing commitment to the Academy and our film community. We are stronger together. Bill Kramer and Janet Yang Source link

Though it pulled up just short of the top spot on the Billboard 200 last week, on this week’s chart (dated Jan. 25), Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos claims pole position. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fotos moves 203,500 units in its second frame — its first full week of release, after having been released on Sunday, Jan. 5, already two days into the prior tracking week. The set, which features Bad Bunny dipping into genres like salsa and plena that reflect his Puerto Rican roots, becomes the superstar’s fourth consecutive No. 1 on the chart, following 2020’s El Último Tour del Mundo, 2022’s Un Verano Sin Ti and 2023’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. How did the album manage such a successful second week? And what does its success mean for the industry in general? Billboard staffers discuss these questions and more below. 1. Debí Tirar Más Fotos climbs from No. 2 to No. 1 this week on the Billboard 200, in its first full week on the chart, to become his fourth consecutive No. 1 album on the chart. On a scale from 1-10, how significant an achievement is this for Bad Bunny? Jason Lipshutz: An 8. After Debí Tirar Más Fotos started at No. 2 behind Lil Baby’s WHAM (albeit with a truncated first week), it was worth wondering whether the prospect of a new Bad Bunny album still commanded the same level of enthusiasm as it did four years ago, when he first began debuting in the top spot of the Billboard 200 without much issue. With the new album demonstrating its staying power on streaming and pushing to No. 1 in its second week, though, those minor concerns are put to rest. Regardless of where this album peaked, Bad Bunny remained an A-list superstar — but scoring another No. 1 album, which seems to be growing ever more mighty on streaming platforms, reiterates that he’s an A-list albums artist, too. Sigal Ratner-Arias: A 10. Having four consecutive albums in Spanish reaching the No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 is quite remarkable, if not historic, and I don’t think Bad Bunny takes it for granted either. Benito works hard, knows his audience, reinvents himself once and again while staying true to himself — and, in this case, he also did the extra work, with a huge promotional campaign after releasing the album on a Sunday. Isabela Raygoza: 9. This accomplishment further highlights Bad Bunny’s exceptional star prowess. It’s important to note that he released the album on a Sunday, deviating from the standard new music release day of Friday. This timing meant that potential sales from a full cycle (seven days) were not captured in the album’s first week on the charts. It’s also important to consider that Lil Baby’s Wham! debuted at No. 1 with 140,000 first-week equivalent album units, while Bad Bunny initially landed at No. 2 with 122,000 units. However, what’s particularly remarkable is Bad Bunny’s streaming success; despite the non-traditional release day, Debí Tirar debuted at No. 1 on the Top Streaming Albums chart. This achievement exemplifies how his solid fan base and increasing streaming strength can significantly impact his chart performance. Jessica Roiz: 10. This is the album that really hits home for him — lyrically and musically. Strikingly different from El Último Tour del Mundo — which became the first all-Spanish-language album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the chart’s 64-year history — as an album with alternative edge and chill melodies, DtMF embodies the culture and sentiment of an entire island: Puerto Rico. A proud Boricua is what Bad Bunny has been showcasing in each of his perreo and trap projects since the getgo, but to reach No. 1 with a primarily tropical-laced reggaetón album, which also includes salsa, bomba, plena and a lot of Puerto Rican slang, takes the Billboard 200 champ to a whole nother level.   Andrew Unterberger: An 8.5. In a sense it’s business as usual for Benito — just another No. 1 album in what is now a long string of them — but to reach the apex in the album’s second week, and with such a massive number, really shows how excited listeners still are about Bad Bunny. His numbers were mostly still there on Nadie Sabe and its associated singles, but the excitement wasn’t, at least not to this degree. 2. While Bunny’s previous album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana debuted at No. 1, it did so with a smaller first-week number (184,000) than Fotos posts in its second frame (203,500), and then fell to No. 4. What do you think is the biggest reason for the improved performance of this set? Jason Lipshutz: It’s the same reason that Debí Tirar Más Fotos started off relatively slowly following its Sunday release, and has been growing by leaps and bounds since then — fans love this new album, although the non-Friday release following the holiday music season may have taken them a minute to embrace it as part of their listening diet. While Nadie Sabe offered a more diverse sonic palette than 2022’s crowd-pleasing Un Verano Sin Ti, the new album represents an anthemic homage to Bad Bunny’s native Puerto Rico, with “DtMF” as the type of standout single that its predecessor lacked. The high quality and accessibility of Fotos have positioned the project as potentially one of Bad Bunny’s biggest yet. Sigal Ratner-Arias: A loyal fan base and word of mouth, as the album is more reminiscent of the eclectic and experimental vibe of Un Verano Sin Ti – this time infused with Puerto Rican rhythms like plena and salsa — than the more Latin trap-focused Nadie Sabe. An aggressive and fun campaign, with Benito giving more interviews and doing more promotion than with his last efforts; he’s been EVERYWHERE last week. And the announcement of his upcoming Puerto Rico live residency couldn’t be more timely. Isabela Raygoza: The marked improvement in