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UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Halsey, Amy Lee team up on 'Hand That Feeds' for 'Ballerina'
1 of 5 | Halsey (pictured) and Amy Lee released a music video for "Hand That Feeds" on Friday. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- Halsey and Amy Lee released a music video for their song "Hand That Feeds" on Friday. The pair created the song for the Ballerina film starring Ana de Armas as an assassin seeking revenge. The movie is part of the John Wick universe and also stars Keanu Reeves. The music video opens as Halsey runs through a city street in a bloodstained ballerina outfit. Lee, the lead singer of Evanescence, is sharpening a knife when she appears in the video. "You do it cause you know you can, turn around and bite the hand that feeds," they sing. Halsey is currently on their For My Last Trick tour. Evanescence joined the singer for her May 14 show in Los Angeles. Halsey turns 30: a look back Halsey arrives on the red carpet for the MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New ELDEN RING: NIGHTREIGN Trailer Takes Us Back To The Early 2000s with Evanescence's 'Bring Me to Life' — GeekTyrant
There are certain moments in life that hit like a memory you didn't realize you'd been waiting to relive. Watching the Elden Ring: Nightreign trailer scored with Evanescence's 'Bring Me to Life' is one of them. Bandai Namco dropped the trailer which shows a team of three Tarnished warriors going toe-to-toe with Morgott the Omen King while Amy Lee belts her heart out over power chords like it's 2003. The trailer came with the following note: 'When your allies have fallen and all seems lost, dig deep down inside and summon the strength of early 2000's alternative metal. WAKE ME UP.' The music hits perfect for this trailer as the full-throttle drama and epic fantasy violence syncs perfectly to a track that defined an era. It's pretty cool! Nightreign is shaping up to be a must-play for fans and newcomers alike. Set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring , Nightreign transports players to Limveld, an amalgamation of familiar yet foreboding landscapes inspired by Limgrave. The game's structure revolves around surviving three day-and-night cycles. Days are spent exploring, looting, and leveling up with friends, while nights bring the ominous "Night's Tide," which gradually shrinks the map, forcing confrontations with powerful bosses. The ultimate challenge? Survive long enough to face the Nightlord on the final day, earning relics that carry over to future runs. Unlike the sprawling open-world freedom of Elden Ring , Nightreign offers a tighter, session-based structure designed for cooperative play. The focus is on rapid progression, collaboration, and adapting to escalating challenges as you and your team navigate Limveld's dangers. Elden Ring Nightreign introduces eight predefined character builds, each with unique abilities, weapons, and ultimates. This approach removes the series' traditional character creation and stat micromanagement, streamlining gameplay to emphasize team synergy. Whether you're playing as a tank, DPS, or support role, success depends on coordinating with your allies to balance your party's strengths. Progression is simplified but strategic. Instead of investing in individual stats, players level up their characters broadly during each session, with rewards and relics unlocking meaningful upgrades. Relics, earned through both victories and failures, offer permanent enhancements, incentivizing players to push through even the most punishing challenges. The gameplay mechanics retain the familiar Elden Ring DNA but introduce key changes to accommodate Nightreign's cooperative focus. Movement is faster, fall damage is removed, and combat relies heavily on the interplay between character builds. FromSoftware has also tailored exploration to match the session-based format, with Sites of Grace scattered across the map offering vital opportunities to level up and regroup. While the shrinking map mechanic adds urgency, it also intensifies the strategic element, as players must decide how to manage resources and whether to engage enemies or flee to safer grounds. This balance of exploration, combat, and survival promises a thrilling departure from the more solitary experience of the original game. So yeah, I wasn't planning to buy Elden Ring: Nightreign this week. But then I saw a fallen co-op partner resurrected in perfect sync with 'WAKE ME UP INSIDE,' and suddenly I'm booting up my console like it's a LAN party in 2004. Whoever at Bandai Namco greenlit this deserves a raise. Not just for marketing brilliance—but for finally giving AMVs the respect they deserve.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Ballerina' Movie Scores A No. 1 Song On The Charts Before It Hits Theaters
Halsey and Amy Lee's 'The Hand That Feeds' hits No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Digital Song Sales ... More chart ahead of Ballerina's release. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Halsey arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Ballerina is set to hit theaters across the United States on June 6. The latest installment in the John Wick franchise shifts the focus from Keanu Reeves's namesake character to a new lead, portrayed by Ana de Armas. The previous films were hugely successful at the box office, and there's hope that this new feature will follow suit. To build anticipation and remind audiences that Ballerina is on the way, the first single from its soundtrack was released a little over a week ago. "The Hand That Feeds" by Halsey and Evanescence lead singer Amy Lee has become a hit, earning both artists appearances across a number of Billboard rankings — including a new No. 1. "The Hand That Feeds" performs very well on a number of Billboard charts upon its arrival, driven largely by strong sales. According to Luminate, in its first tracking frame, the tune sold just under 1,950 copies. That sum is enough to propel it onto three purchase-only rankings in the U.S. Most notably, "The Hand That Feeds" debuts at No. 1 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart. Both Lee and Halsey have previously topped this ranking of the bestselling alternative tracks in the country, but it's been several years since either has claimed the top spot. The same track narrowly misses launching at No. 1 on an additional list. It starts its run at No. 2 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart. It also appears on the highly competitive Digital Song Sales tally — which encompasses all genres — where it enters at No. 21. Lee and Halsey are among the most successful women in rock and in the American music industry. The two artists earn another hit under their own names on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart — a consumption-based roster that factors in purchases, streams, and radio airplay – as their popular collaboration debuts. Sales seem to be primarily responsible for the track's placement, as "The Hand That Feeds" manages to open on the list at No. 49, in second-to-last place on the roster.
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
DLSHCC learners is on pointe with her dancing
Be it her arabesque, pirouettes, or chassé, Amy Lee Besson's moves are so world class, they put her front and centre on the Latvian stage, where she represented SA, participating in the Riga Pavasaris 'Spring Ballet Competition'. Read more: Para-dancers head overseas to compete Amy Lee travelled to the European country, to take part in masterclasses with international instructors, and compete against 14 dancers from various countries. Her ballet group brought home a first place gold medal, and her duet earned a third place bronze medal – a phenomenal accomplishment on the world stage. From as little as four years old, Amy Lee has trained with Jozi Youth Dance Company, guided by teacher and mentor Jayd Swart. This young ballerina's consistency is said to show through her commitment and exceptional talent. Through the years, her passion, coupled with her dedication, have been described as just some of the traits that have led her to be the accomplished dancer she is today. Her school, De La Salle Holy Cross College (DLSHCC), can't help but proudly celebrate the extraordinary achievements of one of their own, looking on in awe at how her commitment to ballet has taken her to global heights. Also read: Teen dancer set to shine on global stage Adding to her growing list of accolades, Amy Lee has also qualified for the world-renowned Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, this October. This elite competition is said to only accept dancers who have achieved distinctions in their Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) advanced one and advanced two exams, making her qualification a truly prestigious honour. Hundreds of elite dancers from around the world apply, with only the very best selected. DLSHCC says Amy Lee is not only a gifted dancer; she's also a devoted and humble learner, whose grace, perseverance, and quiet determination continue to inspire her peers and teachers alike. 'We are incredibly proud of Amy Lee, and can't wait to see what she achieves next on her remarkable journey,' said the school's marketing assistant, Jenny Myburgh. 'Her success is a testament to what can be accomplished with talent, discipline, and unwavering support.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: My Body My Space showcases Solitude – Glaring, dancers new work At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Evanescence to headline 93X Family Reunion event in St. Paul
The family reunion is on. 93X is again gathering hard rock fans for a 93X Family Reunion, which will be headlined by Evanescence on Sept. 19 at Xcel Energy Center. It's been more than 20 years since the Grammy-winning band had its breakthrough moment with "Bring Me to Life." Since releasing Fallen in 2003, they've gone through changes, with singer Amy Lee the only original member still on the roster. The group's most recent album, The Bitter Truth, was released in 2021. 'We're fired up to bring the 93X Family back to Xcel Energy Center,' said Derek Madden, VP of Mainstream Rock and 93X Program Director. "With Evanescence leading an insane lineup, it's going to be a night of pure electricity." Evanescence will be joined by Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map. Poppy was in town earlier this year, headlining a night at The Fillmore not long after making her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Knocked Loose brought her along for their performance of "Suffocate," on which she's a guest singer. That appearance has been referred to as a "landmark" performance for a hardcore punk group on national TV and, unsurprisingly, was not a hit with all Kimmel viewers. Tickets for the 93X Family Reunion are available to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16. A presale starts a day earlier with the code "93XFAMILY."
