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Singer Omarion reacts to Omicron jokes: “I am an artist, not a COVID variant”
American R&B and pop singer Omarion has reacted to jokes on social media referring to the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron, by his name. READ MORE: The 50 best albums of 2021 The jokes first began in late November when the Omicron variant appeared across the world. Several videos posted on Twitter included clips of Omarion dancing, with captions like “They say in order to keep the Omarion Variant away, you have to do this routine 3 times in the mirror”. They say in order to keep the Omarion Variant away, you have to do this routine 3 times in...
Bop Shop 2021 Favorites: Songs From Dawn Richard, Wet Leg, IU, And More
The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. And to close out 2021, we’ve rounded up some of our...
From Twice To TXT, These Are The 21 Best K-Pop B-Sides Of 2021
By Elizabeth de Luna Back in 2020, we looked toward K-pop to see what it could be and where it could take us. The industry made swift, graceful pivots to accommodate the pandemic, leading the rest of the world into an era of virtual concerts. By the end of the year, many were cautiously optimistic as the first vaccines were approved. “Wouldn’t it be great,” we thought, “if by this time next year, we’d be going to live shows again?” Just a few weeks ago, we were close to realizing that bright wish. P1Harmony performed at the Korean Culture...
11 Albums You Might’ve Missed In 2021
Another year plagued by both hope and uncertainty. Another year soundtracked by artists trying to process the same. Throughout 2021, we kept up with the biggest music releases every Friday, becoming Certified Lover Boys and good denizens of Planet Her. We felt both happier than ever and sour in equal measure. We processed a lot of strange feelings we’ve unfortunately come to know all too well. But in between, we fell in love with some other favorites, ones that soundtracked the more ponderous or quieter or brasher or more symphonic moments that made 2021 the year it was. You...
Alt-J’s Thom Green on returning to touring in a pandemic: “We’re just going to have to be extra vigilant”
Alt-J’s Thom Green has spoken about returning to touring in a pandemic as someone who is considered clinically extremely vulnerable. The drummer has a rare genetic condition, which meant he had to have a kidney transplant when he was a student. He now has to take medication to help his body accept the kidney, but which also suppresses his immune system. With Alt-J preparing to go back on tour across the UK and the US in February in support of their upcoming album ‘The Dream’, which is released on February 11, Green has spoken about the realities of touring...
Madame Tussauds’ Rihanna wax figure bears no resemblance to the singer
Rihanna‘s wax figure at the German Madame Tussauds has been given a Christmas makeover, with the final statue failing to look like the pop star. The Berlin branch of the effigy outlet has on a display a Christmas-themed Rihanna figure, bearing little to no resemblance to the ‘Umbrella’ star. READ MORE: Beyoncé and the worst waxworks of all time Rihanna’s wax figure was first unveiled at Madame Tussauds in 2011, donning the singer’s then-red bob cut, before, as is Madame Tussaud’s want, it was given an update. Advertisement This take on a would-be Christmas Rihanna boasts a skimpy red suit...
An agreement may soon be reached on the total value of Prince’s estate
An agreement on the total worth of Prince‘s estate may soon be reached, following court proceedings set to begin in February 2022. As reported by Billboard (via The Minneapolis Star Tribune), tax filings made in November of this year show an agreement was made as to the total value of Prince’s assets. Though the final figure hasn’t been disclosed at the time of writing, the amount is expected to be more than US$100 million (£75m). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determined the late singer’s assets were worth US$163.2 million (£122m), while estate administrator, Comerica Bank & Trust, countered that...
Nightlife industry urges Boris Johnson to “let us dance” on New Year’s Eve
The UK’s nightlife industry is calling on Boris Johnson to let clubs and venues operate on New Year’s Eve amid rumours of an imminent lockdown in England. Although the Prime Minister has not yet announced any plans for one, reports have been circulating over the last week about the possibility of a post-Christmas “circuit-breaker” lockdown in an attempt to stymie rising cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. READ MORE: Music venues and nightclubs “on the brink of collapse” and demand “immediate” government action Michael Kill, the Chief Executive of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has written an open...
Ed Sheeran sings in Yorùbá on the remix of Fireboy DML’s ‘Peru’
Ed Sheeran has collaborated with Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML on a forthcoming remix of the latter’s hit song, ‘Peru’, in which Sheeran sings in the Niger-Congo language Yorùbá. Fireboy DML – the stage name of Adedamola Adefolahan – tweeted a snippet of the song alongside a screen grab of his phone on December 21, revealing Sheeran’s input on the track, following a tweet featuring a video of the pair vibing to the song’s melody the day prior. ???????? Ed Sheeran now sings in Yoruba. The Fireboy DML effect! pic.twitter.com/qZvDXNNCXh — ⚫️??ටղҽلօҍӀҽʂʂβօվ ● (@OneJoblessBoy) December 20, 2021 Advertisement Earlier today...Recent Posts
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