DJ Casper, Creator of “Cha Cha Slide,” Dead at 58
DJ Casper, whose song “Cha Cha Slide” became a staple at weddings and parties across the world, has died at the age of 58. The Chicago native — whose real name was Willie Perry Jr. […]
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Matthew Broderick Makes Peace with Ferris Bueller
Matthew Broderick knows his decades-long legacy as an actor will be summed up in two words. No, not “Tony Award.” Not “Emmy nominee.” Not even “SJP’s husband.” No, when cinephiles look back on the career […]
Who was Cha Cha Slide creator DJ Casper and what was his net worth?
THE music world is mourning the loss of the legendary DJ Casper. The iconic musician, who created the Cha Cha Slide, has passed away aged just 58. 1 DJ Casper passed away aged 58 in […]
One World Radio Launches New 24-7 Channel, "Tomorrowland Anthems"
Tomorrowland‘s 17th festival has come and gone, but its music isn’t going anywhere. They’ve now launched a brand-new channel on One World Radio, “Tomorrowland Anthems,” which will run 24-7 for those itching to get back […]
Candice Bergen’s Dad’s Will Included His Ventriloquist Dummy, But Not Her
A family estrangement leading to a child being left out of a will or one being favored over another is a fairly common occurrence. Actor Candice Bergen discovered that something much more unusual happened to her […]
Wilderness Festival 2023 closes triumphantly – Music News
Electrifying performances from The Chemical Brothers, Christine and the Queens, Fatboy Slim, Sugababes, Arlo Parks, Confidence Man, Franc Moody, The Zombies and more on the Wilderness Stage. Surprise performers including Benedict Cumberbatch, Noma Dumezweni, Emma […]
Bethany Cosentino on Solo Album, Natural Disaster: Podcast
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Bethany Cosentino catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut solo album, Natural Disaster. The Best Coast singer talks about keeping the album a secret for […]
‘What people accused Oppenheimer of doing’: the untold story of spy Ted Hall | Documentary films
Nearly 70 years after it rattled the New Mexico desert, the Trinity Test is top of mind for many this summer. Thanks to Oppenheimer, director Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film on the leader of the Manhattan […]
How Sugar Hill Records remade music with ‘Rapper’s Delight’
On Oct. 20, 1979, high school friends Angela Brown, Cheryl Cook and Gwendolyn Chisolm found themselves in a make-or-break audition. Like many adventurous teens, the Columbia, S.C., natives were enamored with a new musical art […]
MC Sha-Rock Talks Her Hip-Hop Origin Story, 50th Anniversary
Courtesy of MC Sha-RockCourtesy of MC Sha-Rock There are a lot of firsts associated with MC Sha-Rock, hip-hop’s “mother of the mic.” The Bronx, NY, native is the first female MC in hip-hop history and […]
Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter: ‘When we started I was 18 and when we ended Daft Punk I was 46’ – Music News
BBC Radio 6 Music has broadcast The First Time With… Thomas Bangalter. In this rare and exclusive interview with one half of Daft Punk, Matt Everitt asks Thomas about the origins of the electronic duo, […]
Kyle Meredith With 800th Episode Jubilee: Podcast
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS For its 800th episode celebration, Kyle Meredith With… looks back at a few key interview moments from the past year of in-depth conversations. In this special compilation episode, […]
Fugees Scored Their Future in the Booga Basement: Podcast
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS We’re opening The Opus archives as part of our Hip-Hop 50 celebration, revisiting one of the greatest rap records of all time: Fugees’ The Score. In Episode 2 […]
Queens of the Stone Age Kick Off First Tour in Five Years: Photos + Setlist
Queens of the Stone Age launched their first North American headlining tour in five years on Thursday evening (August 3rd) at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The outing, dubbed “The End Is […]
Mary Lattimore is Back with a New Album
American harpist and composer Mary Lattimore will release a new album on Ghostly International. Goodbye, Hotel Arkada comprises six sprawling pieces shaped by change, celebrating and mourning “the tragedy and beauty of the ephemeral.” She […]
DEFTONES Frontman’s CROSSES To Release Second Album ‘Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.’ In October
††† (CROSSES) — DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno‘s project with FAR guitarist Shaun Lopez — will release its sophomore album, “Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.”, on October 13 via Warner. The follow-up to ††† […]
GEORGE LYNCH Announces Second Instrumental Solo Album, ‘Guitars At The End Of The World’
Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album, “Guitars At The End Of The World”, via Rat Pak Records on September 8. The LP, which features 10 all-new studio tracks along with three […]
Noel Gallagher explains while he’ll never be a Bono or Chris Martin – Music News
Noel Gallagher admits he’s not “interested” in being a performer like his pal Bono and Chris Martin. The former Oasis frontman, 56, is all about singing and playing guitar at his High Flying Birds gigs […]
SCREAM 7 Is Happening But Radio Silence Won’t Direct This Sequel
In news that isn’t shocking, Scream 7 (which may be styled Scream VII) is on the way. But what is surprising is that Radio Silence is reportedly handing director duties to Happy Death Day’s Christopher […]
Kelly Brook Shares “Unreal” Swimsuit Photo — Celebwell
Kelly Brook is back in bella Italy a year after getting married to husband Jeremy Parisi. The British model is enjoying a sun-soaked vacation by the ocean, happily feeding the fish and posting highlights on […]