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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Brian Wilson, founder of surf band The Beach Boys, dies aged 82
Singer Brian Wilson is joined by his daughters Carnie and Wendy during the finale of the 4th annual Carl Wilson Foundation Benefit Concert at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, U.S, October 14, 2001. REUTERS/Jim Ruymen/ File Photo LOS ANGELES, California - Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, who created some of rock's most enduring songs such as "Good Vibrations" and "God Only Knows" in a career that was marked by a decades-long battle between his musical genius, drug abuse and mental health issues, has died at the age of 82. Wilson's family announced his death in a statement on the singer's website. "We are at a loss for words right now," the statement said. "We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world." The statement did not disclose a cause of death. Wilson had suffered from dementia and was unable to care for himself after his wife Melinda Wilson died in early 2024, prompting his family to put him under conservatorship. — Reuters
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AEG Presents and Activision Announce Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 Collaboration
The Remake of the Iconic Video Game Series to Feature El Rey Theatre and Other In-game Branding Honoring The Roxy News Ushers in "THPS Fest" – an Epic Celebration at The El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 8 for the New Game, With Performances by Danny Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Adolescents, and Urethane LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, and Activision Publishing, Inc., a global leader in creating the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment, are thrilled to announce a new collaboration around the release of the hotly-anticipated Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4. On July 11, two legendary games return with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, remade from the ground up and blending the classic content that fans loved back in the 2000s with an incredible attention to detail, featuring new skaters, gnarlier tricks, an even sicker soundtrack, and, for the first time in over a decade – brand-new parks! As part of this exciting collaboration, iconic venues owned and operated by AEG Presents will be featured in the game. Most notably, The El Rey Theatre exterior was digitally recreated to live permanently in the Los Angeles level of the game. Goldenvoice, the premiere California promoter and subsidiary of AEG Presents, and The Roxy, one of Los Angeles's most storied and celebrated venues, will be featured on in-game billboards throughout the Los Angeles level of the game. Check out the official collaboration video featuring the El Rey Theatre PLUS new gameplay footage HERE! To celebrate the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, Activision will be hosting a livestream event for the public on Thursday, May 8 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring live performances by Danny Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Adolescents, and Urethane - all of whom are featured on the game's official soundtrack. Hosted by Selema Masekela and Nora Vasconcellos, who recently joined the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 skater roster, the event will also feature appearances by some of the new and returning skaters to the game's line up including Chloe Covell, Aurélien Giraud, Leo Baker, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Tony Hawk and many more. Fans can tune-in details to watch THPS Fest on the official THPS Twitch channel: The livestream countdown will begin at 5:45 p.m. PT and the Live broadcast starts at 6:00 p.m. PT. "THPS Fest is a like a dream come true—it's surreal to see Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (and the THPS franchise) celebrated on this scale," said Tony Hawk. "This event includes everything that's shaped the legacy of THPS: skateboarding, music, and the authentic culture behind both. I am honored to partner with AEG and Activision to bring this vision to life—it represents the generations of fans who've connected with the game and the lifestyle it represents." Commented Zach Zimmerman, Vice President, Marketing Partnerships at AEG Presents, "We couldn't be more excited to team up with Activision on the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Music and skateboarding are at the heart of Southern California culture, and we are thrilled to marry these worlds with the integration of beloved AEG Presents and Goldenvoice properties into the game. We look forward to opening the doors of the El Rey Theatre on May 8th for THPS Fest to celebrate a truly one-of-a-kind partnership." "We're delighted to collaborate with AEG Presents to celebrate the upcoming launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4," said Jason Finn, Senior Manager, Product Management at Activision. "Hosting this event at the iconic El Rey Theatre, an in-game landmark, makes it even more special. With immersive gameplay, live musical performances, and exclusive first-looks, there truly is something for everyone. Fans around the world can join us to experience everything we've been working on, and this is just the beginning. We can't wait to share even more exciting moments with our community." About AEG Presents Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at About Activision Activision is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products whose mission is to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment and deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. Activision, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and publishes globally. More information about Activision can be found at or by following @Activision. ACTIVISION and PRO SKATER are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. TONY HAWK is a registered trademark of Tony Hawk, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTS Activision Dior Brown, AEG Presents Sam Johnson, sjohnson@
Euronews
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
How Rebecca Black reinvented herself as a camp pop icon
As 'Friday' singer Rebecca Black is announced as the support act on Katy Perry's upcoming Lifetimes Tour, we look at the surprising career trajectory of the much-derided child star. ADVERTISEMENT How far will a fading pop star go to stay relevant? In the case of Katy Perry, whose latest album '143' was a dumpster fire of faux-feminist messaging that we described as an 'unmitigated disaster', her last grasp at relevancy is to hire Rebecca Black to support her on the album's adjoining North American tour. Perry announced that she will be accompanied by Black on the Lifetimes Tour, a 33-date circuit of US and Canadian venues starting on 7 May at Houston's Toyota Center and finishing on 23 August at Miami's Kaseya Center. The extensive tour is in support of Perry's disastrously disavowed seventh album '143', seemingly named after the 143 million record sales she's made worldwide. Having teamed up with accused-rapist Dr Luke, the album's wafer-thin feminist themes and clunky choruses fell on deaf ears, were critically panned and commercially flopped. Still, the flubbing hasn't stopped the Perry train from rolling on and bringing Black on board for the tour. The duo were seen on stage at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles this weekend where they performed Perry's hit 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' before Perry proposed Black joined her on tour. Posting the moment online, the pair officially announced Black's involvement. And while Perry might be grasping at straws for relevancy, this is just the latest move in Black's unusual route to legitimate pop stardom. For anyone unaware, Black was the girl who rocketed to internet infamy when her single 'Friday' went viral for being 'one of the worst songs ever made' in 2011. 'Friday' was, of course, terrible. A combination of bad production, insipid lyrics, a glaringly shoddy video, and Black's unenthused performance made it the perfect nexus of keyboard vitriol. What it also was, was somewhat affluent parents treating their 13-year-old daughter to a pop star experience through vanity production company Ark Music Factory and unwittingly becoming the central focus of the internet. Black was forced into the eye of a storm no teenager should have to deal with. 'Friday' became the most unliked video in YouTube history and Black was plastered across the media for months. Unsurprisingly, what followed were various attempts at turning the media attention into a platform for music fame. It was thanks to 'Friday' that Black first teamed up with Perry to feature in a music video together. Similarly, 2013 sequel single 'Saturday' made a dent but hardly replicated the popularity (for good or bad) of 'Friday'. After several fruitless attempts, it seemed like Black was due a relegation to the success dump that houses most early 2010s viral stars. Then something changed. On the 10th anniversary of 'Friday', Black released a hyperpop remix with Dorian Electra, 3OH!3 and Big Freedia. The response was huge. The adults who derided the original were no longer in the picture and the teens who had loved the track were now old enough to make their joy at the kitschy tune known. It also didn't hurt that Black had recently come out as queer. The LGBTQ+ crowd that most fervently supported her as a camp icon finding out she was one of their own gave Black the perfect storm to shoot back into the public eye. She might never again be the central focus of the internet as she was in 2011, but for the first time ever, it was clear that she had a dedicated fanbase. Musical quality isn't really the barometer for how Black's late career has been assessed. Even if her particular hyperpop rebrand is your thing, the way in which her fanbase has embraced her is largely through a form of camp empathy. A decade on from 'Friday', culture seemed more empathetic and willing to recognise the horrible position Black was put in by her debut single. Viewed with a level of ironic distance, 'Friday' is also a joyfully fun time. A so-bad-it's-good anthem. ADVERTISEMENT Black has since released her first full-length album, 2023's 'Let Her Burn' and has embraced queer culture through brash aesthetic swings, satirising everything from bimbo to Americana stereotypes. She even released a Boiler Room set. In support of her 2025 EP, Black has a tour of her own, the Salvation Tour, which will cover dates across North America and Europe. As Katy Perry desperately seeks to maximise her waning success, it seems like Black continues to expand the precipice of her stardom. Perry has a huge catalogue of hits to delight her fans with, but the most exciting thing about her upcoming tour is going to be her support act.
