Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Daft Punk Reportedly Replacing Beyoncé as Coachella Headliner Ahead of Spring Tour
Daft Punk could be set to replace Beyoncé as Coachella headliner ahead of a reported spring tour.
Beyoncé had originally been booked to headline this year’s festival, alongside Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar, but was forced to pull out on doctor’s orders following her recent pregnancy announcement. She has been confirmed to headline the festival in 2018 instead.
With a replacement headliner not yet officially announced, Playboy reports that “inside sources” close to the band have suggested it could be the French dance duo. “An anonymous source working on Daft Punk’s production has confirmed to Playboy that the Robots are planning a major—and we do mean major—tour this spring. Coachella would be the perfect place to kick it off,” the report continues.
This has not yet been verified and NME has approached Daft Punk’s representatives for comment.
Coachella runs this year from April 14-16 and April 21-23 in Indio, California.
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Daft Punk are currently bookies’ favourites to headline Coachella. They last headlined Coachella in 2006.
The band recently made their live return at the Grammys, performing ‘I Feel It Coming’ with The Weeknd. They also recently opened of a pop-up shop in LA.
The duo infamously did not tour to support their 2013 album ‘Random Access Memories’, but did perform at the Grammys 2014 with Pharrell, Stevie Wonder and Nile Rodgers.
There has been much speculation as to whether or not Daft Punk will return for a full world tour in 2017. The band have two live albums called ‘Alive 1997’ and ‘Alive 2007’ named after their two tours, which seem to happen once a decade – adding to the theory that they’ll continue the tradition and tour this year. Fans were left disappointed after a coded Alive 2017 website suggesting a tour appeared to be the biggest hoax yet’. Many got their hopes up again when a mysterious teaser video appeared online.
Emily Eavis has also categorically denied to NME that the band would be performing at Glastonbury 2017.
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Felicity is Set on Making a Name for Herself in the Music Industry
From the time she was a young girl, Felicity had her eyes set on becoming an musical artist. And now at 19, the Australia-born, Cape Town-raised singer is quickly moving up the ranks and on her way to becoming a household name. With the release of her single, "Pilot With a Fear of Heights," she's been garnering buzz wherever she goes.
Myspace had the chance to talk this up-and-coming artist. Hop to the next page to find out more about Felicity.
Hometown: I definitely consider Cape Town despite being born in Australia just because I was raised in Cape Town. And I love it so much. It's just so incredible.
Homebase: West New York, N.J. though I spend a lot of time in New York.
What's your first musical memory?
I was in my bedroom in the house we were living in Australia [and] listening to Celine Dion in my sister's bedroom.
Favorite Celine Dion song?
Oh! It's like choosing your favorite child. [Laughs] "I Drove All Night" is so vocally incredible. It's a little cheesy, but it never hurt anybody.
Since you call Cape Town your hometown, how do you feel it influenced your approach to music?
I always knew it was going to be music, but that's where I really started to develop and become a singer. It influenced my music because back then, there was no Spotify; so we were exposed to music through radio. I was really into local artists there. They're not even known to America at all and are just popular within South Africa. I was just influenced by their sounds like the marimba. I'm always trying to work the marimba in somehow. I haven't gotten there yet, but one day, we will find a way to work marimba in. Cello and marimba!
As far as all of that goes, we just have different terminology and different ways of saying things. That definitely affects the way I write because I'm huge on taking apart something that's said and reorganizing it so it says something else -- something complex or simpler. So it's definitely influenced me because South Africans do have a lot of slang and crazy ways of saying things.
Vocally, who are your influences?
I was raised almost solely on Celine, John Denver and Tracy Chapman. They were the three artists my standards at home. I was singing Celine Dion so much. So her voice is what I aspire to sonically. But Tracy Chapman's tone is just so raw and so emotional. She doesn't even have to have a big vocal range. She just makes you feel it. Then John Denver because he uses violins, and I love violins. Lyrically, it's kind of a mix-up.
You went to high school in Denver then you moved to New York. Why did you feel you needed to move to the Big Apple?
I just feel like the best of the best of everything, almost internationally, even though it's a huge generalization is in New York in regard to everything. And I think surrounding yourself with the culture and the work ethic, which I think is very prominent in New York, is really important. Denver's great if you want to relax, but there's no hustle. In New York, it's prominent, and I wanted to surround myself with that. And the artistry here is so authentic.
New York is a big city, but you're no stranger to living in big cities since you moved around as a kid. Do you feel it had an impact on your sound?
Definitely. I think it allows me to have a slant on situations I want to write about. I dated this douche. He wasn't very nice. It was my senior year. I'm a songwriter. So obviously he's going to have a song written about him pronto. So I wrote it about him, and I'm really big on not being cliche. So being back to have those worldly views allowed me to separate myself from the situation and write from that point of view. And that's what "Pilot With a Fear of Heights" is all about. I probably wouldn't have written it if I did have any experiences from different places. Lyrically, I try to make it a little different. I just try to pull that into my music.
What's "Burnt Sugar" about?
It's about the same guy. [Laughs.] It's never too soon. It's weird. A lot of my songs aren't about love or relationships, but those two actually are. It was basically what burnt sugar is. It's something that was once so sweet and addictive. Then it's burned to the ground, and it's so gross that you don't want to go near it. That's exactly what happened with him. And that's what the song is about. One minute you're spending every minute with the guy. and you can't forage anything from it.
Going from your first single, "Poison," last February to where you now, how do you feel you've evolved?
I think I was very lucky that my parents exposed me to artists with a lot of depth so early one. Like John Denver, my favorite song is "Annie's Song." I love when people compare love or honestly anything that's outside of them. I think [the lyrics] are kind of beautiful the way he takes things apart and puts it on a global scale. And I kind of like that and incorporate that into my writing.
You've been compared to Sia and Florence Welch. How does that feel?
It's pretty amazing. I'm honored that people put me in the same vicinity. But it's really nice. At the same time, it's great to see what I've become. It's also great to be compared to see these artists, and I can kind of identify myself and separate a little bit to become an individual artist and make a name for myself in the industry.
Dream collaboration?
I'd love to get into the studio with Jon Bellion. I think he's great as a current artist. And if we're doing a dead or alive thing, Prince.
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Academy Releases Statement Explaining and Assigning Blame for Oscars Best Picture Mix-Up
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has released a statement explaining – and assigning blame for – Sunday night’s already legendary Best Picture blunder.
An embarrassing mix-up saw Warren Beaty and Faye Dunaway, who were announcing the winner, being given the wrong envelope, one containing the winner of the previous category (Emma Stone, Best Actress for La La Land). Halfway through La La Land‘s acceptance speech, it was announced that Moonlight had actually won, sending viewers online into a frenzy.
“We deeply regret the mistakes that were made during the presentation of the Best Picture category during last night’s Oscar ceremony,” the Academy said in a statement shared last night (February 27). “We apologize to the entire cast and crew of La La Land and Moonlight whose experience was profoundly altered by this error. We salute the tremendous grace they displayed under the circumstances. To all involved — including our presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching worldwide — we apologize.”
The Academy proceeded to explain that professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers had accepted “full responsibility” for the gaffe.
The Academy added: “For the last 83 years, the Academy has entrusted PwC to handle the critical tabulation process, including the accurate delivery of results. PwC has taken full responsibility for the breaches of established protocols that took place during the ceremony. We have spent last night and today investigating the circumstances, and will determine what actions are appropriate going forward. We are unwaveringly committed to upholding the integrity of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.”
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Meanwhile, PwC has issued its own statement seeking to explain what went wrong. “PwC takes full responsibility for the series of mistakes and breaches of established protocols during last night’s Oscars,” the statement said. “PwC partner Brian Cullinan mistakenly handed the back-up envelope for Actress in a Leading Role instead of the envelope for Best Picture to presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. Once the error occurred, protocols for correcting it were not followed through quickly enough by Mr. Cullinan or his partner.”
The firm added: “We are deeply sorry for the disappointment suffered by the cast and crew of La La Land and Moonlight. We sincerely apologize to Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and the Academy, none of whom was at fault for last night’s errors.”
In the wake of the mix-up, Faye Dunaway was reportedly heard saying: “I really fucked that up.” Meanwhile, Donald Trump has blamed the blunder on too much focus on him in the build-up to this year’s Oscars.
The Oscars also caused controversy on Sunday night after it emerged that a picture of a living woman was shown during the In Memoriam segment.
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10 Songs That Totally Ripped Off Other Songs
A lot of times the pop music industry resembles a real factory with highly questionable labor rules. Overworked underage stars, greedy producers, never-ending supply of future hits ready for export and mass consumption. No wonder sometimes the factory workers (ie: producers, writers and singers themselves) come up with less-than-unique goods. And on some occasions, plagiarism becomes transparent when it’s already too late: the product has been shipped and no returns are possible. Here are 10 songs that totally ripped off other songs.
Kyrah – "Uh Oh"
Sounds Like: Kesha – "Tik Tok"
Think Kesha was abusing the LOL-party-girl image hard in her pre-lawsuit heyday? Wait ‘til you see her British knock-off named Kyrah, who took drinking until you collapse naked to a whole new level. Just like “Tik Tok,” “Uh Oh” opened with the graphic description of the morning after. Unfortunately, production-wise Kyrah’s efforts took a few steps back and sounded like something even Kesha herself would deem too kitschy. Our favorite line though? “Dance, sex, bed, floor, back to where I was before.” We’re not entirely sure where exactly Kyrah is back to: her “fame” lasted less than our recent hangover. Uh oh indeed.
Little Mix – "Shout Out To My Ex"
Sounds Like: GRL – "Ugly Heart"
When the British quartet unleashed their recent bad-boyfriends-bashing anthem, the pop-adoring part of humanity split in two. While some praised the sing-along-friendly banger, others couldn’t see past the fact that the chorus was a blatant rip-off of another girlband’s not-so-ancient song. American band GRL’s “Ugly Heart” was a hit in Little Mix’s native UK back in 2014, making it hard to believe that they could have missed the catchy tune. You bet we talked about this during our recent chat with GRL. Who doesn’t love some girlband-related drama?!
Clean Bandit – "Rockabye"
Sounds Like: Mr. President – "Coco Jambo"
Clean Bandit’s “Rockabye” is one of those scientifically created pop songs with the destructive force of a nuclear weapon — all it takes is just one play to get deep into your brain and turn you into a willing chorus-chanting zombie. Funnily enough, the song came out exactly 20 years after the arrival of another coconut-flavored party staple: Mr. President’s “Coco Jambo.” Can this be part of some top secret government conspiracy? Probably the same one that resulted in Sean Paul’s surprising career resurrection.
Kelly Clarkson – "Already Gone"
Sounds Like: Beyoncé – "Halo"
The problem with hot writers and producers is that nobody’s immune to the inspiration-draining power of an impending deadline. Once you prove your place in pop’s behind-the-scenes higher echelon, everyone wants a piece of that paper you’re scribbling on. But there are only so many unique hooks you can chuck out in order to bring your clients to the tops of the charts. One of the most scandalous moments in the pop factory occurred back in 2009, when OneRepublic’s go-to-hitmaker Ryan Tedder was asked to pen power ballads for both Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson.
Thematically, the two songs couldn’t have been more different — Beyoncé’s one was a haunting love letter while Clarkson’s song was equally beautiful post scriptum to dying romance — yet musically, they were basically the same song. “Halo” came out earlier and upon hearing it, Clarkson was very vocal about trying to get “Already Gone” off her album, yet her label not only made the singer include it but demanded it to be released as a single, too. Ryan Tedder called two songs “entirely different,” which raises a very important question: How is this man allowed to work in the music industry in the first place?
Kelly Clarkson – "Heartbeat Song"
Sounds Like: Jimmy Eat World – "The Middle"
Poor, Clarkso. Why does this keep happening to her? Her 2015 big comeback was overshadowed by rightful accusation that “Heartbeat Song” sounded very much like Jimmy Eat World’s 2001 hit. Clarkson went on record to state that she actually loved Jimmy Eat World, but didn’t think her song sounded similar while recording it. The band itself didn’t sue her either, which is the music industry’s equivalent of seeing a unicorn on February 29.
Katy Perry – "Roar"
Sounds Like: Sara Bareilles – "Brave"
No amount of jungle-print underwear could distract from the fact that Katy Perry’s 2013 self-empowerment anthem “Roar” was not just a sequel, but basically a remake of Sara Bareilles’ equally themed therapeutic song. But what could have turned into a messy legal drama, eventually worked in everyone’s favor: “Roar” topped the Billboard Hot 100 while “Brave” landed on #23, which was still a big success for Bareilles.
Rihanna – "Only Girl (In The World)"
Sounds Like: David Guetta ft. Akon – "Sexy Bitch"
Long before she was trying hard to convert into an ANTI popstar and become the Grammy’s hardest flask abuser, Rihanna was on her quest to earn the badge of pop’s next savior — a task impossible without a string of buzzing pop hits courtesy of top European producers. If Rihanna indeed was “the only girl in the world,” then nobody would hear the similarities between her 2010 hit and David Guetta’s “Sexy Bitch,” which came out one year prior and sent every pop star on the planet to the holy grounds of “the club.” RiRi left the battle unscratched, which marked the rise of generic clubby pop.
Ashley Tisdale – "It’s Alright It’s OK"
Sounds Like: Pink – "So What"
Just like 10 out of 10 Disney graduates, Ashley Tisdale decided to use her High School Musical teen-sized fame to launch a proper music career and released two albums. For some reason she opted for the fading power pop approach when making her second LP Guilty Pleasure and clearly set her eyes on the likes of Pink and Kelly Clarkson when coming up with a string of faux guitar-heavy bubblegum pop numbers. “It’s Alright, It’s OK” in particular sounded painfully similar to Pink’s stomper “So What,” which came out a year before. But hey, it still works as a guilty pleasure.
Fifth Harmony – "Worth It"
Sounds Like: Jason Derulo – "Talk Dirty"
Was it worth it for Fifth Harmony to cannibalize Jason Derulo’s horny (in more than one way) hit? Since their attempt at sexing up Balkan music brought them their first international banger, we have to say it surely was. To be honest, Derulo’s tune wasn’t that original in the first place — it did feature re-worked parts of Balkan Beat Box’s “Hermetico.” And since Fifth Harmony clearly lack a fifth member these days, we pitch an unconventional gender-bending solution: Jason Derulo would make a perfect addition to their extended horns-playing family.
Avril Lavigne – "Girlfriend"
Sounds Like: Toni Basil – Mickey / The Rubinoos - "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"
Avril Lavigne’s mid-00s transformation from gritty pop underdog into a bubblegum-chewing cheerleader didn’t just piss off her original fans. Fellow artists were quick to point out plagiarism, too. The Rubinoos even sued the Canadian singer’s team over the similarities to their late-70s tune “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” (although we still doubt that Lavigne herself even knew who the band was). Lavigne’s producers didn’t seem to learn their lesson though: her 2010’s single “What The Hell” sounded a lot like “Mickey", too. No wonder Avril starts singing “Mickey” at her own shows these days, probably by accident.
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8 Types of Aging Hipsters You Could Become (If You're Lucky)
Aging hipsters are the new boomers. They're the subset of cool that's too young to remember flower power or have lived through 'Nam, but remember life before the internet, collected vinyl not because it was cool but because it was the only media available, never had to text as teenagers and could bury all their embarrassing hijinks and lame fashion mistakes because they didn't do selfies or social media.
They're the height of post-irony, post-cool, post-self reflection. They're ultimately genuinely interested and can't be bothered at the same time. They make disparaging remarks about the music of today, the outfits of today, the celebrities of today. One day, you, too, will be an aging hipster. And if you're lucky, you'll be one of these.
The Bowie
Who you are now: You’re the sex symbol that men AND women want to BE — and BE WITH. You’ve got the pouty stare, the requisite leather jacket, the skinny jeans and are good enough at the guitar to impress folks around campfire karaoke. Your tattoo sleeves are a source of endless small talk at parties. Speaking of parties, whenever you slink your way in with one date, you always leave with two more — and it doesn’t even matter that your mode of transport is your fixie.
Who you will be in the future: You’re the dude who’ll go to a mason-jar-stocked barber to get your neck and ears shaved, and your beard will cease to be ironic. You’ll bemoan the fact that your skinny jeans don’t go over your beer belly (damn you, PBR!). You’ll end up making playlists of Nirvana and Clash songs for your toddler. But no matter what, your hair will always look good.
The Marina
Who you are now: You’re the girl who is too smart to get caught at anything, and knows what cool is, effortlessly. You know everything other people pay to know about (that latest pop-up store, the street artist whose work will be worth millions, tix to the secret Rolling Stones show at the Echo), yet you never stand in line for things — you’re always on the list!
Who you will be: You’ll have one kid that knows who Andre Gregory and Jay Z are, you hack the shit out of IKEA furniture, you’re often stopped on the streets by acquaintances who don’t believe you’ve settled down, and you have a ton of hipster friends in their early-to-mid-20s that you use for intel on pop culture, technology and fashion. In return, younguns flock to you to establish their credibility and cool factor. Everyone wins!
The Madonna
Who you are now: The wild child who’s up for anything — drinking vodka and red bulls on the beach from your Manna water bottles, cross-country road trips decided at the spur of the moment, the open relationship specialist who knows how to smuggle any kind of drug to any country in the world.
Who you’ll be: A reiki instructor, a coin-carrying AA member and a vegan.
The Hawk
Who you are now: The adrenaline junkie who has had “every bone in your body broken,” you skate morning, noon and night. You've tried every extreme sport and have surfed in the morning and driven up the mountains to snowboard in the afternoon. You smoke a lot of pot, and you watch a lot of cartoons, but you have a steady stream of income thanks to you and your friends’ “growth enterprises.” You also listen to a steady stream of Peter Tosh-Sublime-Bob Marley-Tycho on repeat.
Who you’ll be: The guy who’ll wear porkpie hats unironically, you’ll have a job as a hedge fund banker, but you’ll still skate to work because you want to feel like you can still sleep in til 11:30am. Who cares about your increased body mass index, your brittle bones and your failing vision? At least you’re not dating an 18-year-old. Plus, there’s nothing cooler than teaching your 4-year-old how to skateboard.
The Christie
Who you are now: The hot chick that everyone wants to bang.
Who you’ll be: The hot chick that everyone wants to bang, but you’ll have intellectually stimulating conversation first because no one wants to be accused of being shallow anymore.
The Kravitz
Who you are now: The starving artist who just is good at everything: you paint, design, sing like an angel, play every instrument and look good doing it to boot. You don’t work, but you don’t need to — you live off every single girlfriend you’ve ever had. (They don’t care because you make them breakfast in bed, plus the sex is hot.)
Who you’ll be: If the gods are great, you will end up like the real-life Lenny Kravitz, who now looks exactly like he did 25 years ago. He has a beautiful wife, a beautiful kid, exhibits his photography at Art Basel, runs a multimillion dollar interior design firm and has won four Grammy awards. Sigh.
The Shailene
Who you are now: The crunchy granola, earth-saving, deodorant-making, vagina-sunning, own-clothes making earth goddess who makes everything: food, clothes and accessories — as if things you are making weren’t available on Amazon for $2 with prime shipping.
Who you will be: The lady who opens a 55+ community for aging hippies that will have a dog-friendly park, communal kitchens, will allow skateboarding (for all the Hawks who want to live there), a brew room, and Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation classes. That, or a homeless person.
The Depp
Who you are now: The creepy cute guy, the moody introvert who only glares at everyone in your path. You write poetry on your phone and make playlists with obscure, long-winded titles such as “There’s always money in the banana stand” and “Burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.” You hate everyone, but everyone has a secret crush on you.
Who you’ll be: You’re the weird old guy who dresses in poufy top hats and wears make up. You get weirder and weirder with age. Also, since you’re old, you’re not really cute anymore. So instead of being the creepy cute guy, you’re just the creepy guy.
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Top 5 Tour Announcements of the Week
This week, John Mayer continues his search for everything and Soundgarden make a return to the road. Plus, Ricky Gervais aims to spread humanity worldwide. Here's who we're most excited to see announce tours.
John Mayer 'The Search for Everything' Tour
After an initial round of announcements earlier this year, John Mayer has added a massive batch of shows to his "The Search for Everything" tour. The new list of shows kicks off on July 18 in Albuquerque, NM, and wraps up on September 3 in Noblesville, IN. Click here for more info.
Soundgarden 2017 Tour
Soundgarden are gearing up for their first US tour in three years, in addition to news that the band has begun work on a new studio album. The shows are slated for late April/early May, kicking off on April 28 at WXTV Rockfest in Tampa, FL. Catch them at this year's Beale Street Music Festival on May 7, as well as Rock on the Range on May 19. Click here for more info.
Ricky Gervais 'Humanity' World Tour
UK comedian Ricky Gervais has announced dates for his first standup tour in seven years, fittingly titled "Humanity." Fans can expect his usual brand of sarcastic, topical humor, kicking off on May 6 in Cardiff, UK. Though the tour will span much of 2017, only seven of the performances will take place in North America, including NYC, Chicago and California. Click here for more info.
Ween Summer Tour
It seems Ween is enjoying their reunion as much as their fans, as the group has announced a fresh batch of 2017 summer tour dates. Beginning on June 2 in Royal Oak, MI, catch the group in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Boston and more, culminating in a July 16 Missoula, MT, show. They'll also be on tap for this year's Sweetwater 420 Festival, plus High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, CA. Click here for more info.
Gov't Mule Spring Tour
The prolific Gov't Mule has finally revealed their summer plans, with the band unsurprisingly hitting the road for a string of May performances. The first will take place at impressive Central Park Summer Stage in NYC on May 17, followed by stops in DC, Kansas City and Milwaukee. They're also on the lineup at this year's Summer Camp, before rounding out the tour with a headlining slot at Delfest on May 28. Click here for more info.
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Monday, 27 February 2017
Trump Blames Oscars Best Picture Mistake on Criticism of Him
Donald Trump has responded to the numerous jibes directed towards him at last night’s Oscars ceremony, claiming that the Best Picture winner mix-up was because “they were focused so hard on politics”.
Trump was the subject of many jokes from host Jimmy Kimmel, who even tweeted at the President halfway through the ceremony. He was also criticised by many of the winners on the night.
Responding in an interview with Breitbart, Trump said: “I think they were focused so hard on politics that they didn’t get the act together at the end.”
“It was a little sad,” he added. “It took away from the glamour of the Oscars. It didn’t feel like a very glamorous evening. I’ve been to the Oscars. There was something very special missing, and then to end that way was sad.”
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Last night’s Oscars ceremony ended in chaos when La La Land was mistakenly named as Best Picture over actual winner Moonlight.
The incident saw Bonnie and Clyde stars Faye Dunaway and Warren Beaty announcing the winner, unaware that they had been given the wrong envelope, one containing the winner of the previous category (Emma Stone, La La Land for Best Actress).
After a confused Beaty handed the envelope over to his counterpart, Dunaway announced the winner as La La Land. Halfway through the La La Land acceptance speech, it was corrected that Moonlight were in fact the winners – sending viewers and attendees into a frenzy.
Dunaway has since admitted that she “fucked up”, while La La Land producer Justin Horowitz has also spoken about the incident.
The Oscars also caused controversy after the picture of a living woman was shown during the In Memoriam segment.
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Lady Gaga ‘Blamed’ for Super Bowl Defeat by Atlanta Falcons Player
Lady Gaga‘s lengthier than normal halftime show has seemingly been blamed for the Atlanta Falcons’ shocking Super Bowl defeat last month.
Having led by 21-3 at halftime, the Atlanta Falcons crumbled after Gaga’s performance in the second half and eventually lost to the New England Patriots by 31 to 28.
Asked if Gaga’s 30-minute performance affected their performance, the Falcons’ wide receiver Mohamed Sanu said on NFL Networks’ Good Morning Football: “It definitely did. Usually, halftime is only like 15 minutes, and when you’re not on the field for like an hour, it’s just like going to work out, like a great workout, and you go sit on the couch for an hour and then try to start working out again.”
“I don’t know if you can simulate something like that,” Sanu added. “That was my first time experiencing something like that, and it was different.”
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Gaga announced her Joanne World Tour, including several UK shows, shortly after her well-received Super Bowl performance,. Her isolated vocals from the halftime show have since appeared online.
Meanwhile, Metallica have said they plan to “fast-forward to the next chapter” of working with Lady Gaga after the two acts teamed up at the Grammys earlier this month.
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15 Things I Learned About the Oscars by Watching Twitter
I have no interest in watching the Oscars or any other awards show. I've also never seen and likely never will see most of the movies that are nominated for Oscars, and I'm totally cool with that.
That said, pretty much any major entertainment event I don't care about is way better on Twitter than it is in real life. Plus, the Oscars are important enough that Twitter threw a meaningless little statue emoji at the end of #Oscars, and those automatic little fake emojis are enough to get pretty much everyone to tweet about anything.
So while people were throwing Oscar viewing parties, I sat on my couch and saw everything I needed to see on my phone. Here are the 15 things I learned by doing nothing but scrolling through the #Oscars hashtag on Sunday evening.
Michael Strahan Interviewing the Rock Would Probably be the Biggest Red Carpet Interview Ever
I didn't even know Michael Strahan was at the Oscars, but apparently he's interviewing actors on the red carpet before the actual event. He must've been a better football player than morning talk show host, but Twitter seems to think he's doing either a great job or a terrible job depending on who you ask.
michael strahan career stats: 854 tackles, 141.5 sacks, 4 interceptions, 0 bad oscars red-carpet interviews
— Ray Rahman (@RayRahman) February 27, 2017
(i love michael strahan)
Not many people can make Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson look like a regular sized person, but apparently Michael Strahan is one of them. #Oscars
— andrew wolf (@andrew_wolf) February 27, 2017
I guess the Rock is also there and being interviewed, which makes me realize that Strahan chatting with the Rock about movies is the conversation I never knew I needed to see. I'm no expert on the size of actors or entertainment reporters, but I'm guessing the two of them combined would probably be among the biggest (in sheer size and athleticism) Hollywood entertainment interviews to ever take place outside of the ESPYs and whatever other meaningless sports award shows there are.
Matt Damon Still Seems Like a Prick
People are giving Strahan shit for confusing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. They're basically the same person, and both of them have gone downhill in my book since they stopped being involved with Kevin Smith. Dogma was great, and I'm pretty sure The Great Wall probably sucked.
Did Michael Strahan just call Matt Damon "Ben"? #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/TPP2XK4Lg3
— Nicole Maffeo Russo (@nicolerusso) February 27, 2017
How I now look at Matt Damon after his treatment of @dulynotedinc on "Project Greenlight" #Oscars and that God-awful Great Wall travesty. http://pic.twitter.com/IEWXmYHGN7
— Janet Dickerson (@TheRealPRLady) February 27, 2017
Jimmy Kimmel Can't Dance or Joke
Not sure why people are dancing so much at the Oscars, but maybe the Oscars decided to take a page out of Ellen's book. Also, apparently Jimmy Kimmel is still only funny when he's not trying to be or people are just too sensitive about jokes these days. I didn't even realize he was hosting the Oscars, so that's a pretty big step from the dude who I still think of as "that one guy from The Man Show."
I just think it's funny how the #Oscars is preaching love and tolerance but Jimmy Kimmel is up here making fun of people of color's names
— Mark S. Luckie (@marksluckie) February 27, 2017
when jimmy kimmel leans on pronunciation jokes because ha ha ha aren't names that you can't bother learning to pronounce SO funny #oscars http://pic.twitter.com/6uxO70xzUg
— Nicole Zhu (@nicolelzhu) February 27, 2017
Suicide Squad Won an Oscar (Somehow)
I took a quick break to make a grilled cheese and come back to find Twitter in absolute shambles over Suicide Squad winning an Oscar. I guess it was for makeup, and the only way I can reasonably believe this is that Killer Croc looked so badass that it covered up the fact that Jared Leto turned the Joker into a deranged pimp.
I feel like suicide Squad winning an oscar is the equivalent to the Chainsmokers winning a Grammy. #Oscars #BGNOscarWatchParty
— G.O.C Live Tweets (@GocLiveTweets) February 27, 2017
Congratulations to Suicide Squad for winning Best Make-up. #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/ObKvPTqXiU
— Ｐｅｔｔｙ Ｄａｂｂｌｅｒ (@Tictactoetags) February 27, 2017
I just checked a list of Oscar nominees for tonight, and the only ones that I've seen are Zootopia, Suicide Squad, Doctor Strange, Rogue One and The Jungle Book. Of those movies, I can say with certainty that Suicide Squad was the worst one, yet somehow it still won an Oscar. This is why we can't have nice things.
La La Land Isn't Winning Shit
All I knew about La La Land going into the Oscars is that people either love it or hate it and it was probably going to win all of the awards. Tonight, I've learned that Ryan Gosling has somehow saved jazz music and that it's not winning anything early in the evening. If things continue like this, I'm sensing a lot of cinematic "3-1 lead" jokes and crying Jordans as the night progresses.
Also, Hacksaw Ridge sounds like a phenomenal The Hills Have Eyes-style horror movie or documentary about a little-known outlaw country band, but I'm pretty sure it's neither.
So far tonight on the #Oscars
— Abbey Kegley (@akegs125) February 27, 2017
La La Land: 0
Suicide Squad: 1
La La Land fans be like after 0 Oscars yet after losing 3 out of 14 noms #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/VoXhPaMNBR
— A U B R E Y (@WizardOfAubz) February 27, 2017
Taraji P. Henson is All Over the Place
No clue which awards Taraji P. Henson's movie about astronauts is up for, but I heard it was really good so I'll assume it's most of them. Regardless, Twitter seems to care way less about the actual movie and way more about Taraji's reaction to getting asked about Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma's beef. It's already been saved in GIF form on phones all around the internet.
They asked Taraji was she Team Nicki or Team Remy 😂😂💀 http://pic.twitter.com/QIJByt9DRA
— I Luh God ✨ (@aVeryRichBitch_) February 27, 2017
Before that all went down, most of the internet was just admiring how good she looked. Which makes me realize how oddly quiet Twitter was about what everyone wore to the Oscars. I guess it's really the music industry that proudly displays its ridiculousness every time there's a televised red carpet.
Taraji you a fox
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) February 27, 2017
Viola Davis Made Everyone Forget About Meryl Streep
It doesn't seem that long ago that everyone was talking about Meryl Streep giving the best speech in the history of speeches that I've never watched. That's apparently ancient history now, as Viola Davis said something (although, as usual, Twitter's pretty vague on exactly what) after winning an award that touched a whole bunch of hearts and is obviously the best speech ever until someone else gives a good speech (since our memory of great speeches is apparently only a touch longer than Instagram's video restriction, apparently).
I feel pretty safe in saying she's definitely the best actor named after a musical instrument these days, but the only thing I'm really sure of is that she didn't win for Suicide Squad. If that had happened, the internet probably would've just imploded.
Im not crying. Youre crying! #ViolaDavis #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/VRML1gKFMg
— Dede (@dedeuk) February 27, 2017
Viola Davis, the greatest Orator. Brb crying #Oscars 🏆#BlackGirlMagic ✨ #RepresentationMatters ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾 http://pic.twitter.com/RH2anZz3o1
— VINA (@ilikevina) February 27, 2017
Zootopia is Still the Best Movie of 2016
The only category that really matters (Best Animated Movie) just went to Zootopia, which is probably the best movie I saw in all of 2016. Don't argue it, just accept that Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde should absolutely be the stars of True Detective's third season. I guess La La Land just won some relatively meaningless award and lost another, and my fellow Star Wars people are really upset that Rogue One lost to The Jungle Book. Considering that Rogue One might've been the second-best movie I saw in 2016, that just further confirms my belief that Zootopia was the pinnacle of cinema last year.
"I have to address the elephant in the room..." lol my favorite line from movies this past year. #Zootopia #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/Jw0dqqFUiq
— Brian Deal (@BrianDeal) February 27, 2017
The Jungle Book? Really?! Come on... Rogue One was robbed #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/V4lLtnIEZW
— AggLE92 (@AggLE92) February 27, 2017
There's a Movie Called 'White Helmets' and It's on Netflix
In the latest tidal wave of tweets to rush in, every movie snob with a smartphone is finding a slightly different way to brag about watching something called White Helmets on Netflix. I'm not sure if it's about construction workers or condoms, but it sounds like it should be one of the two. Sure, I'll add it to my constantly expanding queue behind Black Mirror, The OA, everything Marvel puts on Netflix, and whatever else social media is telling me I need to watch but isn't as good as Stranger Things.
Actually, the kids from Stranger Things would probably make the Oscars a lot more enjoyable. And did they let Frank Ocean come to this since the Grammys refused to honor him? That seems like the least they could do.
If you're wondering, you can watch White Helmets on Netflix. #Oscars
— Karen So (@karensofull) February 27, 2017
The White Helmets wins for Documentary Short! So happy! It's so important & touching, see it on Netflix, people! #WhiteHelmets #Oscars
— Robin Lea Fritche (@RobinLeaf) February 27, 2017
La La Land is Finally Winning Things
It was a rough first few hours for white people on Twitter, as the tweets disappointed at La La Land's losses were only slightly more diverse than a Make America Great Again rally. I'm not sure what John Legend or Sara Bareilles (I forgot she still existed, to be honest) have to do with La La Land winning, but it seems like they both performed and the most self-indulgent movie about LA I've ever heard of won a few different categories. Cue the comparisons to Adele beating Beyonce.
Me: I don't really care for La La Land
— Sleeveless Strordo (@takilah805) February 27, 2017
*John Legend starts singing selections from LLL*
Me: #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/mfSth4JTRO
"If the Oscars were the Grammys La La Land would be Adele and Moonlight would be Beyonce" #Oscars
— Harmony (@harmonycoward) February 26, 2017
Nicole Kidman Doesn't Know How to Clap
Arguably the most disturbing thing I've seen all night is this GIF of Nicole Kidman clapping. Not only is it the most awkward white person applause I've ever seen in my life, but her fingers look unreasonably long while she's doing it.
Someone Please Teach NICOLE KIDMAN How To CLAP#Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/cT3WsaXNIm
— Sunny🇮🇳 (@saiprasadsunny5) February 27, 2017
I've seen that Nicole Kidman clap before #Oscars http://pic.twitter.com/XDGlJErwoG
— edwin (@edwinthejeans) February 27, 2017
Seriously, this is worse than 50,000 people trying to clap in sync at a music festival, and it looks more painful than anything. It's like the golf clap and the awkward white bro handshake had a baby, and it was still trying to figure out how to applaud on its own. If this clap was any stiffer and more forced, it'd be the Nicole Kidman of applause. It might be the only image I remember from the entire evening.
The Internet Really Won Best Actor
Whoever made the NBA/Oscars mashup video for Best Actor should win an award of their own. Between that and the people outraged over Ben Affleck's little brother winning despite sexually harassing women, Twitter is more fired up over this category than anything else so far tonight.
And the Oscar for Best Actor goes to... http://pic.twitter.com/xPr3W2loyy
— Cycle (@bycycle) February 27, 2017
The Academy: And the best actor is Casey Affleck
— SiliconValleySteph (@ItsStephAlof) February 27, 2017
Me:#Oscars #BGNOscarWatchParty http://pic.twitter.com/I3IqJwaOHt
Although I've never seen any of the movies, I will say that I can't imagine anyone related to Ben Affleck acting better than Denzel. That man's a national treasure.
Meryl Streep Should Win Everything
Meryl Streep didn't win best actress, but she should've. That's pretty much the only thing most of Twitter can agree upon tonight (even if some people just wanted to see another speech from her).
I'm convinced Meryl Streep won best actress and this is all some huge Trump conspiracy. #Oscars #OscarGate #2Envelopes @carolinebailer
— Jose (@josejbonillajr) February 27, 2017
When the Academy awards the Best Actress #Oscars to Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone over Meryl Streep #Oscars2017 http://pic.twitter.com/D0oqikT3Ap
— Janet Dickerson (@TheRealPRLady) February 27, 2017
Steve Harvey Secretly Hosted
Alright, so around 9:10pm Pacific Time, Twitter descended into chaos. Once the dust, OMGs and Steve Harvey memes cleared, I managed to gather that La La Land was announced as the winner of Best Picture and started celebrating before they declared there'd been a mistake and that Moonlight actually won.
#Oscars #moonlight #moonlightmovie #LaLaLand #ERedCarpet @ABC #SteveHarvey #WarrenBeatty
— Afro Deesiac (@MyAfro) February 27, 2017
The mystery solved... http://pic.twitter.com/OOLIO91dyI
The Oscars be like... #lalaland #moonlight #oscars #academyawards #steveharvey http://pic.twitter.com/NbVZSP7eOZ
— Annastasha (@AnnastashaG) February 27, 2017
Along with all of those "3-1 lead" jokes and crying Jordan faces, add Steve Harvey memes into the repertoire of the internet's assault on La La Land tonight and into the near future. I didn't even have a horse in this race, but I'm pretty sure this is the best possible outcome from a Twitter entertainment perspective.
I wrote the ending of the academy awards 2017. @jimmykimmel we really got them!
— M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) February 27, 2017
YOOOOO THE SEASON FINALE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS SO LIT
— Tyler R. Tynes (@TylerRickyTynes) February 27, 2017
God I wish the election had ended this way.
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) February 27, 2017
The Oscars Were Full of "Hot Takes"
If you've been anywhere near social media for the last several months, you've no doubt seen plenty of uninformed "experts" giving their boring and/or just plain wrong "hot takes" about various topics. Well, everyone became an amateur film critic for the Oscars and decided to lay into their favorite (and least favorite) winning and losing films about nearly everything and anything.
#Oscars hot take La La Land was dumb and nobody cares about Ryan Gosling's feelings about jazz
— Hannah McGregor (@hkpmcgregor) February 27, 2017
Hot take: I do NOT like the bottom of Casey Affleck's chin #Oscars
— eebs (@pocketemily) February 27, 2017
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Listen to Dapayk & Padberg's "Stop Running" Exclusively on Myspace!
For German duo Dapayk & Padberg (aka Niklas Worgt and Eva Padberg), making you dance is a family matter. Since launching their club-ready project back in 2005, they’ve been releasing tons of music, traveling to all kinds of electro-loving places and proving that a solid marriage can also marry electronics with sensuality. March will see the duo unveiling their fifth LP Harbour, and today we’re giving you a taste of the new record with the exclusive premiere of “Stop Running” and a chat with Dapayk & Padberg.
How did you two meet?
We met in school when I was around 15 years old and Niklas 17. We were friends for a while before we started dating. Niklas was already doing music back than and I was fascinated by him and his music as well. And now it’s more than 20 years later, we have been married for almost 11 years and we have our fifth album coming out. It sounds crazy or surreal to a lot of people but for us it’s been the best thing that ever could have happened to us.
What’s the idea behind the new album?
After our previous album Smoke, it became pretty clear to us that we wanted to continue in a more listening-oriented direction, with which we had already started on Smoke. Before that our albums were made specifically for the dance floor, but we thought that with Dapayk & Padberg we have the opportunity to go a bit wider. The oldest track on Harbour is “Sink This Ship” which was also released as a pre-single last year. When we were done with this track, we knew that this is roughly the sound the album should represent. A cozy listening electronica vibe, with big open spaces for emotions and melancholia. Harbour has a much lighter, airier and also a more pleasant sound than Smoke.
What’s the perfect environment to listen to (or more likely “to experience”) the record?
Ideally we would say enjoy it with headphones and a good glass of red wine, if you really want to be lifted off. But it also works as musical canvas for road trips and barbecues.
Tell us about the song we’re premiering today, “Stop Running.”
“Stop Running” was a bit of hard nut for us to crack. Niklas had put together the basic principle of the track on our vacation in Provence in Summer 2015. It took us over a year to find the right vocals and lyrics to go with it. Usually we are much faster when working on a new track but this one didn’t want to come together. But I am so glad that we continued trying, because it is now one of our favorites and also works great when we play live. The breakbeat moments on “Stop Running” definitely represent Niklas’ Drum’n Bass routes and make this one really fun to listen to. The lyrics are about facing your own lies and new beginnings. We really hope that it will ignite as much passion in people as it does in us. It’s also a good track in the mornings when you need someone to kick your butt and get going.
5 fast fun facts about you. Go!
We have 2 dogs named Hilde and Bärbel.
Niklas studied restoration of wall paintings.
Eva played the saxophone in school for two years but forgot all about it.
We love gardening.
Niklas just started beekeeping.
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Charlotte OC Aims for Honesty on 'Careless People'
Charlotte OC is no stranger to the music industry. Initially signed in the late 2000s when she was still a teenager, the British singer and songwriter put out a number of singles and EPs. However, she didn't release music that she felt was fully her. Fast-forward a few years, and Charlotte hasn't only grown up but is also ready to release her first full-length record, Careless People.
Before it drops on March 31, we had the chance to chat with Charlotte about the debut record, growing up with her music and her plans for 2017. Hop to the next page to read the full interview.
Hometown: Blackburn, UK
Think back to the first song wrote. What was it about?
"Death and Angels." It was called "One of the Angels," and I wrote it underneath my dining room table.
You've been in the music industry since you were in your teens and hit a few road bumps. What have you learned about this industry and about yourself as an artist?
I don't think music is ever easy if you do it properly. I got signed very young, so had to make sure I released music I was happy with and proud of. It’s so see-through when it’s not real.
You've released a series of singles and EPs, but this is your first full-length. How does it feel to release this one?
Feels like how I imagined it would feel to hand in homework, which I NEVER did. I feel pretty vulnerable but pretty empowered about releasing a record as well.
How does Careless People differ from your past work?
This is my first album so it feels like the beginning of my work. As much as I made a record when I was younger, I didn’t really feel like I made it. I’ve had creative control over this one, and that makes a huge difference.
You've previously mentioned on Twitter that it took you two years to work on Careless People. Why did you want to take your time with this one?
This is my first album, so I wanted to get it right. I was also writing about my family and really personal things that can’t be thrown away. It needed to be as real as possible.
What's the story behind the album title?
It’s taken from The Great Gatsby. It really hit home how awful Tom and Daisy were to Gatsby. I got wrapped up in Gatsby as a character and he got swept into this world that Tom and Daisy had created and Daisy just led him on! Then it all got a bit too much for them, they disappeared and probably stayed together. Gatsby died. You get that a lot with relationships, people leave when it’s not great for them. I’ve done that sometimes in relationships... I walked away and [the other person was] still wrapped up in the world that I’d left behind... It’s such a painful thing to go through and I feel like that’s what was happening when I wrote my album.
What song was the most difficult to work on? Why?
"Shell" was a power ballad to start with and it didn't sit well with me. Took me 2 years to figure out where it belonged sonically but i finally got there with the help of Tim Anderson.
Which song off the album is currently your favorite to perform?
"Running Back To You" and "Medicine Man." Haven’t yet tried any of the rest just yet but I can’t wait.
What's the premise behind "Darkest Hour"?
It's about watching somebody you love put them self through a toxic relationship and there’s nothing you can really do a part from watch the car crash in slow motion. It's a kind of prayer to the person I wrote it about. Letting them know I care and I love them.
What do you hope people get out of Careless People?
An album they keep revisiting in years to come and they get more out of it each time they listen. Something that encapsulates a time in somebodies life and soundtracks it.
What's next for Charlotte OC?
Album's out on the 31st of March and lots of shows in Europe and the US . Can't bloody wait!
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Sunday, 26 February 2017
The Oscars Take Over Los Angeles & Chance the Rapper Gives Back to Chicago
For those of you who weren’t lucky enough be treated by Chance the Rapper or invited to be a part of Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars skit, here’s what you missed over the weekend.
And The Winner Is...
Stars descended on Los Angeles Sunday evening for the 89th annual Academy Awards, hungry for the opportunity to be recognized for their stellar work in film and to take home the coveted, gold statue. Host Jimmy Kimmel made sure to bring the laughs to this year’s stage, knowing how judgmental spectators can be. "This is my first time here and the way you people go through hosts, it's probably my last time." Kimmel kept the politics to a minimum, trying to keep the spirit of the Oscars relatively lighthearted. "I want to say thank you to President Trump. Remember last year when it seemed like the Oscars were racist? That's gone, thanks to him." Not only did he incorporate his ongoing “feud” with Matt Damon, but no Kimmel production would be complete without his “Mean Tweets” segment.
NEW #MeanTweets #Oscars edition Casey Affleck @Lin_Manuel Eddie Redmayne @Miles_Teller Tilda Swinton @TheJeffBridges Robert De Niro & more http://pic.twitter.com/ZNs38UVkZW
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) February 27, 2017
Like any awards show, the night was full of surprises and upsets. La La Land won six Oscars for Best Production Design, Original Song, Original Score, Director, Cinematography and Actress (Emma Stone). The musical’s director, Damien Chazelle, is the youngest person to ever win the award at a mere 32 years old.
The controversial Casey Affleck defied the odds and took home the evening’s award for Best Actor in Manchester by the Sea. Poor Viola Davis is going to have to figure out where to store all of her trophies, as she took home yet another award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Fences. Though audiences knew early on that Asghar Farhadi, the Iranian director of The Salesman, wouldn’t be in attendance due to his protesting of Donald Trump’s travel ban, it was bittersweet hearing his name announced for Best Foreign Language Film.
The worst upset of the evening happened when presenter Warren Beatty accidentally confused La La Land for Best Picture. There was a bit of premature celebration before the cast realized that accolade was meant to go to Moonlight. Oh well, it happens to the best of us — just ask Steve Harvey. Congratulations to all of the night’s winners!
Chance the Rapper Giveth
As if we needed yet another reason to love Chance the Rapper, the recent Grammy-winning hip-hop artist gave us one on Sunday when he decided to give back to his hometown, Chicago, in the silliest, most selfless way possible. It all started with his recent trip to the movies to check out comedian Jordan Peele’s new thriller, Get Out. The film, which debuted this weekend, has been widely praised for its take on modern-day racism, comedy and good, old-fashioned horror. Chance loved it so much that he expressed his excitement (in all caps) directly to Peele via Twitter.
DID I NOT TELL YALL #GETOUT WAS INCREDIBLE!! BEST FILM ACROSS ANY GENRE IN AWHILE GO SEE IT TODAY! Cc: @LilRel4 @JordanPeele
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) February 26, 2017
So, what would any movie enthusiast with endless amounts of cash and connections do? Buy all of the tickets of course. Yes, Lil Chano purchased all of the open seats for Chatham Theatre’s showings of Get Out on Sunday and tweeted for the locals to come and enjoy a free screening of the film on him. Peele has been beyond humbled by the success and support of the film in its opening weekend. If box office numbers made him blush, then Chance’s actions probably brought the first-time director to tears. Don’t ever change, Chance.
All day guys, come thru! Bring whoever, it's free I just want you to see it on 87th. There's a few more showings today! #GetOut https://t.co/On2NxUopuy
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) February 26, 2017
*reads tweet
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) February 26, 2017
*pinches self
*starts believing the hype
*head grows too big
*never makes another good movie
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The Great American Race
Fans and celebrities alike left the cold weather behind and flocked down to the sunny beaches of Florida for NASCAR’s 59th annual Daytona 500. Actors Keanu Reeves and Owen Wilson put on their best blazers and joined Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski at the Speedway for an afternoon of sports history. Television personality and restaurateur, Guy Fieri, went to offer his support for driver Clint Bowyer, while rapper Waka Flocka Flame attended for more personal reasons. He said to USA Today’s For The Win:
“I’m 30, I’m an ‘80s baby, so us growing up, all we had was fast and furious NASCAR games – Sega and NASCAR was major when we were kids – Commodore 64, it was amazing. Just to come here is different. I thought it was just a bunch of oil changes, tires and car crashes, but actually, it’s a real sport.”
For many, Sunday’s race held more than just nostalgic significance. It also meant the heroic return of NASCAR veteran, Dale Earnhardt Jr. After suffering his fifth concussion, Earnhardt was forced to sit out the last 18 races of the 2016 season. Fans and fellow drivers welcomed the two-time Daytona 500 winner back with boisterous cheers and applause.
However, Earnhardt’s comeback didn’t go according to plan. During Stage 2, Kyle Busch’s vehicle lost a tire, resulting in a multi-car collision that also took Earnhardt, Matt Kenseth and Erik Jones out of the race with 94 laps remaining. By the end of the third and final Stage, only five cars remained that hadn’t been wrecked or damaged. Kurt Busch — older brother of Stage 1 winner, Kyle — managed to break through and take the lead, making him the first driver to ever in the prestigious event with only a one-lap lead.
Oh, Leslie...
Comedian and Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones found herself in hot water for mocking the support that white women have shown the Black Lives Matter movement. During her three-night residency at Carolines on Broadway in New York City, Jones brought up the hipster-centric neighborhood of Williamsburg and her experiences walking through it, stating:. “If I see another 45-year-old white woman from Williamsburg saying ‘black lives matter,’ I'm going to punch you in the mouth. Stop doing that.” While the joke allegedly left the audience in stitches, many were left confused as to why she would not only call out the movement’s advocates because of their nationality, but also why it was acceptable for her to also threaten them with violence.
@ThePerezHilton @PerezHilton boy bye y'all the only one offended. My audience who was there to hear The whole thing in context LOVED IT!
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) February 26, 2017
Jones left no stone unturned, as she then went after black women for their lack of participation in standing up for themselves against President Trump: “Not one black woman out there [protesting]. Black woman at home watching ‘[Real] Housewives of Atlanta.’” Speaking of Trump, she then spoke on how the feather-ruffling President is impacting her romantic endeavors. On the prospect of becoming lucky in love, she explained: "I want to be in love. I want to do that, but it's 2017, and we got a pig in office. The world is about to end." Perhaps the stand-up routine as a whole was indeed funny, but for many supporters of Jones, the punchlines all seemed a lot like low-blows.
I ❤️ "Leslie Jones as Trump" on #SNL #LeslieJones http://pic.twitter.com/4tCCWe1vaC
— DonaldJTrumpt (@DonaldJTrumpt) February 12, 2017
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Friday, 24 February 2017
Listen to Vanrip's “Find Your Love” Exclusively on Myspace!
The Valentine’s Day craze may be over, but what is a dancefloor without love, pulsating beats and soulful vocals? That’s exactly what you’re getting from Canadian duo Vanrip and their newest disco-colored single “Find Your Love.”
"We got super inspired after being at VELD last summer and meeting all the artists, so we went back in the studio and started jamming on a really feel-good chord progression,” the guys told us about the track we’re exclusively premiering today, “We then came up with the guitar lick and built the song around that. For the vocal we just wanted something simple and catchy that anyone can sing along to.”
Listen to "Find Your Love" below.
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Basketball Flops and Never Looking at Garfield the Same Way Again
Every week I'll be here to reveal and review some of my favorite moments from the internet. Whether it be binge-ing television shows, streaming sports or simply getting lost in a YouTube rabbit hole, I'm here to give you my top picks every Friday, as well as the perfect pairing to get into an optimal headspace for them.
This week, we're begrudgingly watching the incredibly boring NBA All-Star Weekend's slew of noncompetitive contests and games, then gawking at boobies all over YouTube.
The World's Most Boring Dunks
Recommended Pairing: A hot cup of joe and an old fashioned donut to dunk.
I consider myself a basketball fan and an unapologetic Lakers apologist. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved the old purple and gold of Los Angeles. I grew up in the outskirts of Nashville, which means there wasn't a ton of basketball around. All I had was a rickety old hoop and a handful of nationally televised games to watch.
When you grow up in a town hundreds of miles away from having a home team, you just sort of pick a favorite player and pledge loyalty to that team. Most of the kids I knew were Jordan fans and came to class decked out in Chicago garb. I latched onto Magic and Kareem and watched in horror as my favorite team fell from relevance the day Magic announced he was HIV positive. That was a tough day in elementary school.
"Mrs. Baker... What's AIDS?"
A few years later, my family and I moved west and for the first time in my whole life I was completely surrounded with other Laker fans. What a time to enjoy sports! Kobe, Shaq, and the back to back to back!
Me in the early 2000s:
Again, I love basketball, so it kills me to say that it's become so excruciating to watch. Sure, the Lakers have been a disaster for a few years now, but I used to be able to watch any good basketball. These days there's hardly any parity and the rivalries have become so watered down that the once delicious player beefs have been replaced with kale smoothies.
F@$K that noise.
So halfway through a pretty uneventful season, most people were eager to watch the All-Star game, the 3 point contest and the once annually epic slam dunk contest. Typically, the mid-point of the NBA season is a showcase of supremely athletic players finding a comfortable balance between competing and taking it easy.
This year, the most exciting thing we got was a reignited flat earth conspiracy sparked by one of the league's elite point guards. Not a joke. He doubled down on it when probed. Luckily, one of his teammates had enough sense to make fun of him.
I'd say having the highlight of an all-star weekend involve an insane conspiracy theory about the shape of our "planet" would pretty much seal the fate of the event as a flop. But then someone made this:
So yeah. It was a total flop.
WTF?
Recommended Pairing: Nothing pairs with these, sorry.
I've heard the internet described as a mirror reflecting some of the oddest bits of humanity back at us to slowly process.
I think the mirror might be broken, or we are. Something is most certainly broken. Watch this:
This just flat-out should not exist. I mean, sure, it's kind of funny — like in the same way that it's funny to watch your best friend get yelled at by his mom — until you realize you're at his house and you might also be in some sort of danger.
Garfield Minus Garfield already gave us plenty of soul-crushing existential dread, do we really need more Garfield madness? No. We don't. Though the production value on that is off the charts! Good work, sick-o.
Remember the good ol' days when cat videos were fun, like a cat with a laser pointer taped to it's head.
Hold up. That would be awesome, actually. Has anyone done that? [Googles it real quick] Yup, of course that exists already. Here ya go.
Oh god. There's like a dozen more of those Garfield videos. AND THIS ONE'S LIKE 5 HOURS LONG!!! WTF IS GOING ON!!!
I can't believe I'm gonna watch them all.
If you don't see any more columns from me, I think it's safe to assume that Lasagna Cat murdered me.
Wanna see more of my favorite innerwebs finds? You can read the full "Mike's Favorite Things on the Innerwebs" series right here.
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