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CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Lenny Kravitz to play Halifax festival this summer
Lenny Kravitz performs during the second weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Adam Ramey dead at 32: Lead singer of rap-metal band Dropout Kings dies as group pays tribute to ‘inspirational brother'
DROPOUT Kings lead singer Adam Ramey has tragically died aged 32. The sad news was confirmed by the band on Monday, but no cause of death has been disclosed. 6 Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band Credit: Instagram 6 He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP 6 Adam performing at the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Exposition Center in 2022 Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP In an emotion tribute, the group wrote on social media: "Life comes at you in ways you can never predict. "The rollercoaster of chasing your dreams and building with your brothers and friends is a joy few get to know… With the heaviest hearts, we share that our brother, Adam Ramey, has passed away. "His passion, energy, and love for music shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives. "Adam's spirit, charisma, and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. "Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam." Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band. He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 and sang on both of their full-length albums, AudioDope and Riot Music. The group were originally called Phoenix Down before changing to Dropout Kings the following year. Most read in Celebrity The dad-of-one's most recent Instagram post featured a picture of his son. He wrote: "Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody." In another post about fatherhood shared last year, Adam penned: "Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. "It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too. "I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing—especially the terrible parts. "Be thankful for the bad things. It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. "All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud." The singer's final performance with the band unfolded in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. The band still had live shows scheduled for later this year on their website at the time of Adam's passing. Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus. Read more on the Irish Sun It saw them earn a spot in the Top 40 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. As well as leading the band, Adam also ran his company called PUSH Digital Marketing. 6 Adam singing at the 2021 Gathering of the Juggalos Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP 6 Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus Credit: Instagram 6 As well as leading the band, Adam also ran his company called PUSH Digital Marketing Credit: Instagram
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here. Newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominees
Published May 08, 2025 • 2 minute read Ella Langley performs during Amazon Music Country Heat at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2024. Photo by Amy Harris / Amy Harris/Invision/AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night. And by the looks of it, they're not planning on slowing down any time soon. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account There's a lot to celebrate. Sixteen-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will once again host. Keith Urban will be awarded the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honored in 2010. And perhaps most exciting of all: the ACM Awards will open with a 14-minute 'Songs of the Decades' performance highlight 60 years of country music and featuring McEntire, Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland and more. The ACM festivities actually began ahead of Thursday's event. Before the award show, first-time nominee Ella Langley won the title of female new artist; the male award went to Zach Top. Here's what you need to know before the main ACMs attraction begins. How to watch the ACM Awards The ACM Awards will stream on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific. No Prime membership is required to view the livestream. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Langley leads the ACM Awards this year with eight nominations, six of which are from her smash hit 'You Look Like You Love Me' with Riley Green. Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen closely follow Langley's nominations with seven each. Chris Stapleton has six nominations; Green and Post Malone are tied with five. Johnson, Wilson, Wallen and Stapleton are up for the night's top category, entertainer of the year. Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Jelly Roll are also nominated for the award. Who's performing at the ACM Awards In addition to the star-studded 'Songs of the Decades' performance, Langley, Wilson, Top, Stapleton, Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson will perform. There will be a few star-studded duets as well. Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts will take the stage together, as will Jelly Roll and Shaboozey. Brooks & Dunn will perform with Johnson. Who's presenting Buckle up, because it's a long list of ACM presenters: Shelton, Judd, Green, Black, Carly Pearce, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Jordan Davis, Lee Ann Womack, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Rita Wilson, Sara Evans, Sugarland, The Oak Ridge Boys and NASCAR driver Chase Elliott. Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists
The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Kneecap received death threats after Coachella gig, says manager
They read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F*** Israel. Free Palestine.' The Irish rappers posted to X and referred to 'hundreds of violent Zionist threats'. Festivalgoers at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California (Amy Harris/Invision/AP) In an interview on RTE Radio, the musicians' manager Daniel Lambert confirmed the band had received death treats, and that the nature of the threats would be 'too severe' to outline on air. 'I think that, to the band's massive credit, there's three working-class young people here who've built a career for themselves on the basis of the Irish language and music and culture and identity,' Mr Lambert said. 'They have the bravery and the conviction – especially given where they've come from in post-conflict society – to stand up for what's right, and are willing to do that despite the fact that it may harm their career, despite the fact that it may harm their income, and they should be praised massively for that. 'It's an extremely strong position for young people to take, especially young people from a working-class background.' When asked if they were at risk of tarring everyone in Israel with the same brush, Mr Lambert said: 'Absolutely not. 'I think when you refer to 'Israel' in messaging, as we did, that you're referring to the Israeli government.' Mr Lambert said that suggesting the rappers' message at Coachella was offensive would be 'buying into moral hysteria' and said the real issue was the tens of thousands of people being killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. 'If somebody is hurt by the truth, that's something for them to be hurt by. But it's really important to speak truth, and thankfully, the lads are not afraid to do that.' He added: 'The beautiful reaction has been the hundreds of young Americans who came up to us at Coachella, to the lads, to say that they had said something that wasn't being said in America and that these kids believed in. 'That was said to us by young girls, young boys, people in their 20s, 30s, and so, so many people came up to say thank you for saying what is right, what is just, and something that sadly isn't said enough.' Mr Lambert asked why a statement by Euro-Med on Friday, where it stated that Israeli forces had deliberately targeted 37 aid distribution centres and 28 food banks 'to starve civilians' was not being focused on 'rather than the opinions of individuals who felt hurt by factual information'. Asked about criticism of the band, including their alleged promotion of Hamas and Hezbollah, Mr Lambert said: 'Again, we've openly had Israeli government ministers talk about starving a population, cutting food, cutting water. These are the issues that we should be discussing.'
Irish Examiner
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Kneecap received death threats after Coachella gig, says manager
Belfast rap trio Kneecap have received death threats after criticising Israel at a performance at Coachella on April 18, their manager said. The bilingual band ended their set at the second weekend of the Coachella music festival in California with three messages on a screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against Palestinians. They read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government, who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F*** Israel. Free Palestine.' The Irish rappers posted to X and referred to 'hundreds of violent Zionist threats'. Festivalgoers at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California (Amy Harris/Invision/AP) In an interview on RTÉ Radio, the musicians' manager Daniel Lambert confirmed the band had received death threats, and that the nature of the threats would be 'too severe' to outline on air. 'I think that, to the band's massive credit, there's three working-class young people here who've built a career for themselves on the basis of the Irish language and music and culture and identity,' Mr Lambert said. 'They have the bravery and the conviction – especially given where they've come from in post-conflict society – to stand up for what's right, and are willing to do that despite the fact that it may harm their career, despite the fact that it may harm their income, and they should be praised massively for that. 'It's an extremely strong position for young people to take, especially young people from a working-class background.' When asked if they were at risk of tarring everyone in Israel with the same brush, Mr Lambert said: 'Absolutely not. 'I think when you refer to 'Israel' in messaging, as we did, that you're referring to the Israeli government.' The beautiful reaction has been the hundreds of young Americans who came up to us at Coachella, to the lads, to say that they had said something that wasn't being said in America and that these kids believed in Mr Lambert said that suggesting the rappers' message at Coachella was offensive would be 'buying into moral hysteria' and said the real issue was the tens of thousands of people being killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. 'If somebody is hurt by the truth, that's something for them to be hurt by. But it's really important to speak the truth, and thankfully, the lads are not afraid to do that.' He added: 'The beautiful reaction has been the hundreds of young Americans who came up to us at Coachella, to the lads, to say that they had said something that wasn't being said in America and that these kids believed in. 'That was said to us by young girls, young boys, people in their 20s, 30s, and so, so many people came up to say thank you for saying what is right, what is just, and something that sadly isn't said enough.' Mr Lambert asked why a statement by Euro-Med on Friday, where it stated that Israeli forces had deliberately targeted 37 aid distribution centres and 28 food banks 'to starve civilians,' was not being focused on, rather than the opinions of individuals who felt hurt by factual information. Asked about criticism of the band, including their alleged promotion of Hamas and Hezbollah, Mr Lambert said: 'Again, we've openly had Israeli government ministers talk about starving a population, cutting food, cutting water. These are the issues that we should be discussing.'
