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13-05-2025
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard ‘Fly' High On New Single
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard soar heavenward with the smily, major-key jam 'Grow Wings and Fly,' which is the final track on and the third pre-release single from the Australian group's 27th album, Phantom Island. The 10-track set is due June 13 from (p)doom records. Filmed at Melbourne's Flinders Beach, the Hayden Somerville-directed video clip for 'Grow Wings and Fly' stars group member Ambrose Kenny-Smith as a washed ashore aquatic being who is lovingly returned to the water by fellow Gizzards Joey Walker, Cook 'Cookie' Craig, Michael 'Cavs' Cavanagh and Lucas Hardwood. Later, he appears in human form as a fisherman thinking back to prior expeditions with group member Stu Mackenzie, who is now seemingly a ghost. More from Spin: Left of the Dial: Memphis is Raised by WXYR's Sound Yusuf/Cat Stevens Is On The 'Road' To His First Memoir Queens Of The Stone Age Come 'Alive' In Paris Catacombs 'There are so many strange and beautiful ways to grow wings and fly,' Somerville says. 'We had a very special time down the coast with the band and our crew, releasing our sea creature — who somehow makes me feel a little ill and completely full of joy at the same time.' 'Grow Wings and Fly' will be familiar to sharp-eared Gizzard fans as a fragment initially tacked onto the song 'Shanghai' in live performances. It evolved into its own distinct song last year and was played in its more complete form on at least two occasions during the band's fall 2024 tour. The studio version features pedal steel guitar contributions from Gizzard's recording and front of house engineer Sam Joseph atop aspirational lyrics about the power of transcendence: 'you gotta stop the overwhelming self-doubt / catch me dancing in the summer rain with my tongue out.' The 10 cuts on Phantom Island, which are a companion of sorts to those on the 2024 album Flight b741, find King Gizzard enveloped in elaborate string arrangements and heavy orchestration — a first for the group. 'The songs felt like they needed this other energy and color, [and] that we needed to splash some different paint on the canvas,' says Mackenzie, who enlisted British conductor/arranger/keyboardist Chad Kelly to help flesh out the sound. 'He brings this wealth of musical awareness to his chameleon-like arrangements. We come from such different worlds — he plays Mozart and Bach and uses the same harpsichords they did, and tunes them the exact same way. But he's obsessed with microtonal music, too, and all this nerdy stuff like me.' Beginning Sunday (May 18) in Lisbon, Gizzard will play multi-show residencies in such off-the-beaten-path European venues as a former prison in Vilnius, Lithuania, and a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater in Plovdiv, and in late July, the band will be back in the U.S. for their first-ever shows backed by local symphonies. Perhaps best of all: Gizzard will debut their own festival, Field of Vision, from Aug. 15-17 in the beautiful outdoor setting of Buena Vista, Co., where they will play three distinct sets amid a lineup of friends such as Babe Rainbow, King Stingray and DJ Crenshaw. The band will then visit Europe again beginning Oct. 31 in Manchester, England, for shows divided between synth-powered 'rave sets' and local symphony-backed spotlights on Phantom Island. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Cardi B Says This ‘You' Scene Is ‘Turning Me On'
Cardi B loves Joe Goldberg unconditionally. The rapper is a big fan of Netflix's hit series, You, and the streaming service unveiled a new video in which Cardi reacts in real time to season three. In the clip, the star watches as the serial killer protagonist Goldberg is tied up and attacked by his love interest (and fellow serial killer) Love. 'I'm not even gonna lie, this is turning me on,' Cardi joked while watching the scene. More from Billboard Luke Bryan Reacts to Katy Perry's Space Flight: 'It Roped Me In' King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Preview 'Phantom Island' LP With New Single, 'Deadstick' Adrianne Lenker Details New Live Album, 'Live at Revolution Hall' She also claims that Goldberg 'fake loves' Love, because he's 'kind of giving her a chance' at living amid their brawl. 'I totally can relate,' she continues, before playfully adding, 'I bet my baby daddy wanna kill me — but you can't!' Cardi shares daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, son Wave Set Cephus, and a newborn daughter with her estranged husband, Offset. The Bronx native filed to divorce the Migos — for the second time — after seven years of marriage in the summer of 2024. Cardi is a longtime fan of You. In 2021, she fangirled over its leading man on X — which was then still known as Twitter — before both the musician and Gossip Girl alum hilariously changed both of their profile pictures to photos of each other. Later, Cardi's Billboard Hot 100-topper 'I Like It' was featured in the first episode of You's fourth season, which dropped in 2023. Just last month, Cardi helped debut the trailer for season five in a video posted to You's official Instagram. The fifth and final season of You is set to premiere April 24 on Netflix. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Daryl Hannah Claims Neil Young's Citizenship Process Was Hindered by ‘Every Trick in the Book'
Actress Daryl Hannah has spoken about the issues faced by husband Neil Young in his journey to becoming an American citizen, claiming 'every trick in the book' was used to delay the process. Hannah, who has been married to Young since 2018, made the claims in a new interview with the BBC, alleging that the process was delayed purposefully. 'They tried […] every trick in the book to mess him up, and made him keep coming back to be re-interviewed and re-interviewed,' Hannah explained. 'It's ridiculous [because] he's been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s.' More from Billboard Luke Bryan Reacts to Katy Perry's Space Flight: 'It Roped Me In' King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Preview 'Phantom Island' LP With New Single, 'Deadstick' Adrianne Lenker Details New Live Album, 'Live at Revolution Hall' Indeed, Young was born in Toronto in 1945 but relocated to the U.S. in 1966. In a 1975 interview with Rolling Stone, Young admitted that he had lived in the country illegally until he obtained a green card in 1970. In November 2019, Young discussed some of the delays his citizenship application had faced, noting that a policy update from earlier that same year meant that his previous use of marijuana had not seen him meet the standard for 'good moral character.' 'When I recently applied for American citizenship, I passed the test,' Young wrote at the time. 'It was a conversation where I was asked many questions. I answered them truthfully and passed. Recently however, I have been told that I must do another test, due to my use of marijuana and how some people who smoke it have exhibited a problem.' Ultimately, Young was granted U.S. citizenship in January 2020, though he would later relocate to Canada that same year. Recently, Young's criticism of the U.S. government has seen him share fears that he may be blacklisted from a return to the U.S. based upon the 'latest actions of our US government.' 'When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' Young wrote on his website on April 1. 'If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me.' 'If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?' he added. 'I love America and its people and its music and its culture.' Despite these comments, Hannah noted that she doesn't share the same fear that Young might be detained at the border, largely due to his status as a U.S. citizen. 'They've been detaining people who have green cards or visas – which is hideous and horrifying – but they have not, so far, been refusing to let American citizens back in the country, so I don't think that's going to happen,' she stated. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Whether Narcocorridos Should Be Banned or Regulated
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed questions from Billboard Español this Wednesday (April 16) regarding the controversy surrounding the idea of the federal government potentially banning or regulating the public dissemination of music that glorifies criminal activities, specifically so-called narcocorridos. This is a measure that some state and municipal governments have already begun implementing. Joining the list of regions that have turned down the volume on corridos tumbados and narcocorridos — a genre popularized by artists like Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, and Junior H — are Mexico City and Michoacán, which recently announced measures to regulate such expressions. Last Friday (April 11), chaos broke out during a concert by singer Luis R. Conriquez at the Feria del Caballo in the State of Mexico when the artist refused to perform corridos glorifying drug trafficking, citing compliance with the entity's new rules. This decision angered some in the audience. More from Billboard Luke Bryan Reacts to Katy Perry's Space Flight: 'It Roped Me In' King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Preview 'Phantom Island' LP With New Single, 'Deadstick' Adrianne Lenker Details New Live Album, 'Live at Revolution Hall' The debate in Mexico over tightening regulations on songs that glorify drug trafficking has intensified in several parts of the country. But it's also making waves across the border in the United States, where Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed on April 1, via a post on X, that he revoked the work and tourist visas of the members of the group Los Alegres del Barranco. The decision came after the band projected images of a criminal leader during their March 29 concert at an auditorium at the University of Guadalajara in Jalisco. 'I'm a firm believer in freedom of expression, but that doesn't mean that expression should be free of consequences,' Landau wrote in his post. Here are President Claudia Sheinbaum's responses to Billboard Español during her morning press conference on Wednesday (April 16) in Mexico City. Narcocorridos have become a polarizing topic in Mexico and across the border. On Monday, you mentioned that your government does not ban any music genre. Do you think regulating, rather than banning, this type of expression is a viable option? I'm not really a fan of banning things in this case. There are other things I believe are more important, like the issue of sweets in schools, which are no longer allowed because it's a public health matter. In this case, of course, the way these lyrics are crafted within certain types of music and genres is a phenomenon that happens. I think that if it's banned — even though what they're banning is its promotion in public spaces, not that people can't listen to it at home — that's a decision some municipalities have chosen to make. From my point of view, education and awareness are better approaches, allowing society itself to gradually move away from these kinds of musical content, rather than outright bans. Of course, there are extremes that cross into criminal territory, right? Like what happened at an event where a video of a drug trafficker was shown as if it were something positive. Everything has its pros and cons. We've asked some musicians for their thoughts on the binational contest México Canta, including Natalia Lafourcade just yesterday — an artist who has elevated Mexico's name to great heights without relying on trends or narratives that glorify anything controversial… Yes, there are Mexican women — singer-songwriters, true artists in every sense of the word — with incredible talent and creativity. Natalia Lafourcade is one of them. Julieta Venegas, Ximena Sariñana — these are young women with immense creativity. And of course, Lila Downs as well. It's truly a generation of men and women, but especially women, with remarkable creativity who elevate Mexico's name without resorting to glorifying violence. On the contrary, they create highly creative musical content, along with their own unique music. So, this contest (México Canta) has that goal: to inspire young people to participate with different kinds of content, and for the music that emerges throughout the contest to start resonating within society. Some say the main issue is ending violence and reducing organized crime in Mexico, and that's true — we're working on that as well. But I think building a culture of peace is also a task for the government, using creative methods like this that involve young people, and I believe it will be very positive. And what's really great about this contest, México Canta, is that many producers got involved and joined in. It wasn't something they organized, but rather an initiative that emerged, and they decided to participate—music producers who will be part of this process. I think it's a great initiative, and we'll be sharing some of the pieces that come out of this process on Fridays. Just like former President López Obrador had his playlist without 'corridos tumbados,' is there a chance you'll have your own playlist? Yes, of course. We'll share it soon. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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16-04-2025
- Health
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Elton John AIDS Foundation & Brandi Carlile's Foundation Team Up Following Trump Administration Drastic Cuts to HIV/AIDS Funding
The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Brandi Carlile's Looking Out Foundation announced a new initiative on Wednesday (April 16) to address what they call an urgent global humanitarian crisis caused by recent drastic cuts to HIV/AIDS funding in the U.S. The emergency initiative 'Who Believes in Angels?' campaign — named in honor of the duo's recent joint album of the same name — will bring communities together to raise funds for John's long-running AIDS Foundation and its Rocket Response Fund to continue their lifesaving work around the globe. 'Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,' John said in a statement about the urgent need to raise funds in the wake of the Trump administration's termination of USAID support for such efforts. 'Our mission is more important than ever – we refuse to leave anyone behind – and I'm so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritized and protected.' More from Billboard Luke Bryan Reacts to Katy Perry's Space Flight: 'It Roped Me In' King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Preview 'Phantom Island' LP With New Single, 'Deadstick' Adrianne Lenker Details New Live Album, 'Live at Revolution Hall' According to the statement, the Rocket Response Fund will direct resources to open shuttered clinics, restore access to essential medications and maintain prevention services to ensure that people around the world can get the HIV care they need. The Hill reported this week that the deep cuts enacted by Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Robert F. Kennedy to the nation's public health workforce as part of Trump's drastic cuts to the government workforce threaten to undo decades of working combating HIV, as well as potentially delaying upcoming scientific advances. Kennedy's plans to reduce HHS staffing by 20% will effectively zero-out a number of divisions within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hit especially hard are offices focused on HIV/AIDS, including the firing of the entire staff of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, as well as the lay-off of one-quarter of the Global Health Center Division of Global HIV and TB, as well as the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Prevention. In addition, five branches of the CDC's HIV prevention division were entirely eliminated, including the research, surveillance and prevention communication branches. Hit particularly hard were grants for HIV research focused on transgender, Black and Latino individuals — who've been disproportionately impacted by the epidemic — in what the Hill said was likely tied to the Trump team's efforts to eliminate what they deem diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in federal agencies. The Hill noted that before being named as HHS secretary, Kennedy publicly questioned whether the HIV virus causes AIDS and promoted the unsubstantiated belief that AIDS could be cause by the recreational drug known as 'poppers,' which is popular in the gay community; the CDC and World Health Organization have long acknowledged that if left untreated HIV can lead to AIDS. 'It was a lifelong dream come true for me to come together with my hero and friend Elton John to make our album Who Believes In Angels? and now, we're excited to announce that our foundations are also partnering to make our music mean even more,' said Carlile in a statement. 'Elton's activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. It's an incredible honor to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.' The announcement noted that international funding has been crucial to reducing new HIV transmission and deaths worldwide. But with a number of countries joining the U.S. in considering aid cuts the Lancet HIV projected that — based on data from 26 countries — up to 10.8 million additional HIV cases and 2.9 million HIV-related deaths could occur by 2030 if international support dries up. Donations to the campaign — which the Looking Out Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar through Friday morning (April 18) — can be made here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
