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Celebrity Scoop – 04/27/2020
POST MALONE PULLS OFF 15-SONG NIRVANA TRIBUTE, RAISES NEARLY $3 MILLION – (04/27/2020)
Rapper Post Malone, a huge Nirvana fan, pulled off a livestream tribute concert to the band on his YouTube channel Friday night (April 24th), performing a 75-minute set that included almost the entire Nevermind album — except for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Polly” — plus three cuts from In Utero and two from Nirvana’s first full-length LP, Bleach.
Backing Post during the performance were Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, along with guitarist Nick Mack and bassist Brian Lee. The concert doubled as a fundraiser for the United Nations Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Relief Fund and at press time, had raised nearly $3 million. Google was matching the amount raised up to $5 million.
Notable supporters of the tribute set included Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love, who posted on Instagram about the event, and Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, who issued a stream of positive and enthusiastic tweets throughout the show. At press time, Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl had yet to comment.
Malone also mentioned that he is working on a new album, and is “trying to put it out as soon as I f**king can.” His latest record, Hollywood’s Bleeding, was released last fall.
Story source: The PRP
BILLIE EILISH PERFORMED A 50-MINUTE CONCERT FROM HOME – (04/27/2020)
Billie Eilish and her older brother Finneas did a 50-minute concert from their home for the Verizon Pay It Forward Live series to show their support for America’s small businesses.
Eilish kicked off her performance with her 2019 single “All the Good Girls Go to Hell,” clarifying beforehand that [“as much as people wanna believe that this song is about me being a devil worshiper and being Satan, it’s not about that. It’s about global warming and we wrote it about 3 years ago.”]
Before delivering an early rendition of “Ilomilo,” she said, “It’s about losing somebody, or being afraid of losing somebody and it kind of being inevitable. The feeling of losing anything, even like your keys or your phone, it feels horrible and terrifying. Especially when you lose a person, it’s a horrible feeling, so it’s the feeling of being afraid and it happening anyway.”
Finneas also performed three of his own songs: “Let’s Fall in Love for the Night,” “I Don’t Miss You At All,” and “Break My Heart Again.”
During the concert, they highlighted some of the small businesses that are important to them. #PayItForwardLIVE is a weekly livestream starring the biggest names in entertainment supporting small businesses.
“Small businesses are a crucial part of our community, and it is so important that we support them during this crisis,” said Eilish. “I am honored to be able to call attention to these local businesses, who have made an impact on my life, and are trying to make the world a better place.”
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Full Story: Billboard
THE JONAS BROTHERS CRASH ZOOM CALLS WITH FANS WHO WATCHED ‘HAPPINESS CONTINUES’: The Jonas Brothers gave some fans the surprise of their lives when they popped into some Zoom calls with their fans. Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, along with his daughter Alena, surprised fans on their Zoom chats with friends while they were streaming their new movie, Happiness Continues. “That was so much fun getting to surprise you guys Face with tears of joy Thanks for having us on your Zooms!!” the band wrote after crashing some chats. “Hope you all have an amazing rest of your Friday night and enjoy #HappinessContinues. Love you guys!! #JonasWatchParty.”
ARIANA GRANDE, JUSTIN BIEBER, BILLIE EILISH RELEASE FACE MASKS FOR CHARITY: Universal Music Group artists including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, The Rolling Stones and more released reusable cloth face masks as part of the company’s “We’ve Got You Covered” initiative. The masks are priced at $15 each and all net proceeds benefit MusiCares, which is working to support the music community affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Grande’s mask features a single tear drop reminiscent of her “No Tears Left to Cry” merch, while Eilish’s offering includes her “Blohsh” logo in neon green.
TOM HANKS, RITA WILSON DONATE BLOOD FOR COVID RESEARCH: Now that they are on the road to recovery from coronavirus, Tom Hanks says that he and his wife Rita Wilson will be donating their blood to help researchers develop a vaccine.
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Celebrity Scoop – 04/24/2020
BEYONCE’S CHARITY BEYGOOD DONATES $6MILLION FOR CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PLAN – (04/24/2020)
The initiative posted a statement on Bey’s official website, saying “Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD recognizes the immense mental and personal health burdens being placed on essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our major cities, African-Americans comprise a disproportionate number of workers in these indispensable occupations, and they will need mental health support and personal wellness care, including testing and medical services, food supplies and food deliveries, both during and after the crisis”.
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SELENA GOMEZ & NORMANI TEAM WITH SPOTIFY TO CURATE SPECIAL ‘AT HOME’ PLAYLISTS – (04/24/2020)
Selena Gomez and Normani have partnered with Spotify to curate special “at home” playlists designed to soundtrack what you’re most likely to be doing while self-isolating at home.
Selena’s playlist is “Cooking Together,” while Normani’s is “Working Out Together.”
For Selena’s cooking playlist, she’s chosen a selection of her own tracks as well as songs by her pals Taylor Swift and Julia Michaels, and her ex, The Weeknd. There are also tracks by Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, Post Malone, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Cardi B and Rosalia, plus oldies from artists like Journey, Rod Stewart and Etta James.
Normani’s workout playlist includes tracks from Justin Timberlake, Drake, Missy Elliott, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Sam Smith with Disclosure, Diplo, Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar.
Spotify has also put together artist-curated playlists for gaming, cleaning, meditating and more.
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Full Story: Billboard
FOO FIGHTERS LEAD CHARITY PERFORMANCE OF ‘TIMES LIKE THESE’ – (04/24/2020)
As advertised, BBC Radio One’s “Live Lounge” brought together some of the biggest names in music on Thursday (April 23rd) for an online group performance of the Foo Fighters hit “Times Like These.”
The collaboration featured the Foos’ Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins, joined by Royal Blood, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding, Yungblud, Bastille and others all performing the 2002 tune from their homes.
The video premiered on the BBC’s Big Night In special, while the song will be released as a charity single. Proceeds will support BBC Children In Need, Comic Relief, and the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Radio One head of music Chris Price said, “‘Times Like These: BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge’ sends a simple message to the world — that the power of music and human creativity can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to build a sense of community, togetherness and determination, even when we are forced apart.”
Story source: Stereogum
SHAKIRA GRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY COURSE WHILE IN QUARANTINE: Shakira used her time in quarantine to learn something new. The 43-year-old singer revealed that she’s graduated from her University of Pennsylvania Ancient Philosophy course in a message on Twitter. “I just graduated from my 4 week Ancient Philosophy course with the University of Pennsylvania (@Penn). I know… my hobbies are very impractical, but it took a lot of hours after the kids were asleep. Thank you Plato and predecessors for all the ‘fun’ over the past month!” Shakira tweeted.
Taylor Swift Slams Big Machine Records Release Album Of Her Live Performances – (04/24/2020)
Taylor Swift posted to her Instagram Story to address the release of an album of music by Big Machine Records – the label she’s been publically feuding with since the summer of 2019 – which was apparently brought to her attention by fans.
Swift is upset the label released an album featuring her live performances titled Live From Clear Channel Stripped 2008. The eight-track live set features “Fearless,” “Love Story,” “Untouchable” and more and is available for streaming on Apple Music.
“I want to thank my fans for making me aware that my former record label is putting out an ‘album’ of live performances of mine tonight,” her message began. “This recording is from a 2008 radio show performance I did when I was 18.”
“I’m always honest with you guys about this stuff so I just wanted to tell you that this release is not approved by me,” the singer wrote. “It looks to me like [label owner] Scooter Braun and his financial backers, 23 Capital, Alex Soros and the Soros family and The Carlyle Group have seen the latest balance sheets and realized that paying $330 million for my music wasn’t exactly a wise choice and they need money.”
Swift’s comment was in reference to Braun’s purchase of the label that included the masters to Swift’s catalog, costing $300 million, according to Billboard.
Swift continued: “In my opinion… just another case of shameless greed in the time of Coronavirus. So tasteless, but very transparent.”
Meanwhile, Taylor posted a photo of one of her cats plopped down on a chair with her back legs splayed out in front of her, just like a human. She captioned it, “Captain Olivia Benson off duty like…”
The official Twitter account for Law & Order: SVU replied, “As you were, Captain.” with a thumbs-up emoji.
Two of Taylor’s cats, Olivia and Meredith, are named after two of her favorite TV characters: Capt. Olivia Benson of Law & Order: SVU and Dr. Meredith Grey of Grey’s Anatomy.
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Full Story: NME
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Celebrity Scoop – 04/23/2020
DEMI LOVATO HELPS LAUNCH MENTAL HEALTH FUND FOR FANS STRUGGLING DURING PANDEMIC – (04/23/2020)
Demi Lovato is helping launch The Mental Health Fund amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The initiative aims to help those affected by anxiety and mental health issues. “It’s so important that people have these lines because sometimes you feel really alone and you don’t know where to turn or who to talk to,” Demi shared. “You’re afraid that these thoughts you’re having are too dark, and you need guidance. That’s where this comes in. It can provide help to people who are struggling.” She adds, “Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength. Oftentimes our society tells us that if we ask for help, we are weak,” she says. “But the strongest thing someone can do is take that first step in getting help, whatever shape or form that is.”
The Mental Health Fund will support four organizations dedicated to crisis counseling via text message.
Over the last several weeks of social distancing, Lovato – who’s been leaning on her friends, family and a “really good treatment team” – says some of her favorite forms of self-care have involved staying active.
“I’ve been exercising and going on walks. I like walking my dogs. I was doing yoga in the beginning but kind of fell off,” she told People. “[I’ll] start that back up again. Meditating … anything that helps you focus and get centered is really good for you.”
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Full Story: People
CHARLIZE THERON’S DONATES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS: Charlize Theron’s foundation, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), has donated $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts, with $500,000 earmarked for domestic violence shelters. Her father was abusive as a child, and she has been open about the realities of domestic violence, including the fact that her mother killed her father in self-defense. (ET)
ABIGAIL DISNEY SLAMS FURLOUGHS: Abigail Disney is not happy with Walt Disney Co.’s move to furlough hundreds of thousands of low-paid workers as executives rake in millions of dollars. Disney shared her thoughts on Twitter, opining that CEO’s Bob Iger $47 million+ salary, which she has previously called “insane” is “pillaging and rampaging.” She added: “I am an heir. And I do carry this name with me everywhere. And I have a conscience which makes it very difficult for me to sit by when I see abuses taking place with that name attached to them.”
HOW HOLLYWOOD WILL MAKE SETS SAFE: Coronavirus has infected logistics on set, including major tentpoles like Mission: Impossible 7, starring Tom Cruise. According to Variety, the big budget action film will hopefully begin rolling cameras again in June in Italy, though there are a number of legal hurdles to clear beforehand. “It’s a massive problem,” says Matt Baer, the producer of 2014 film Unbroken. “There’s plenty of precedent in movie history for what you do if a hurricane hits your set or an actor dies in production, but there’s no rule book for what you do in a pandemic.” Possible precautions will include mandating that employees stay in hotels or assigned housing, and isolate themselves from others during the shoot.
LADY GAGA’S ‘CHROMATICA’ TRACK LIST ALLEGEDLY LEAKS ONLINE EARLY – (04/23/2020)
After both lead single “Stupid Love” and the cover artwork hit the Internet early, the full track list for Lady Gaga’s forthcoming record has apparently been uploaded early via a now apparently revised Target listing.
The album track list, listed as a sticker on the Target Exclusive CD, includes her new single “Stupid Love,” as well as collaborations with Ariana Grande (“Rain on Me”), Elton John (“Sine From Above”) and BLACKPINK (“Sour Candy”).
Lady Gaga previously announced she would postpone its release in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. It was originally slated for April 10th.
While Lady Gaga has not yet unveiled a new drop date for her sixth album, she shared the full track list on Wednesday after the leak.
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Full Story: Rolling Stone
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