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5 days ago
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"Take On Me" Singer Morten Harket Revealed He Has Parkinson's Disease
Morten Harket, who for more than 40 years has been the frontman of the Grammy-nominated Norwegian pop trio a-ha, confirmed this week that he has Parkinson's disease. Harket, 65, made the announcement Wednesday by sharing an article written by music journalist and author Jan Omdahl on a-ha's official website. In it, the singer-songwriter said he'd been experiencing vocal issues as a result of his condition, and admitted he was unsure about a return to the concert stage. 'The problems with my voice are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future,' he said. Related: Keke Palmer's "Sickening" Dress Has The Internet In Shambles Though Harket said he had 'no problem accepting the diagnosis,' he added, 'I'm trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline. It's a difficult balancing act between taking the medication and managing its side effects. There's so much to weigh up when you're emulating the masterful way the body handles every complex movement, or social matters and invitations, or day-to-day life in general.' A native of Kongsberg, Norway, Harket formed a-ha with keyboardist Magne Furuholmen and guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy in 1982. Three years later, the band catapulted to international fame with their breakout smash, 'Take On Me.' The song's success was buoyed by its now-iconic music video, which combined live-action performance footage with pencil-sketch animation. Related: 21 Times Celebrities Revealed Wildly Juicy, Shady, Or Even Disturbing Things In Interviews Though a-ha never replicated the success of 'Take On Me' on a global scale, the band continued to release music throughout the '80s and '90s. In 1991, they broke the world record for paid attendance at a rock concert when they performed before more than 198,000 fans at Brazil's Rock in Rio festival. Their 11th studio album, True North, was unveiled in 2022. There is no cure for Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disease that can cause muscle stiffness, impaired speech and uncontrolled movement. The disease can be revealed by a mere tremor of the hand, according to the Mayo Clinic. Furuholmen reacted to Harket's announcement with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Acknowledging he'd known about his bandmate's diagnosis 'for some time,' he said the news 'brings sadness,' but stressed 'there is also a lot of gratitude: for all the amazing memories, for how our combined creative efforts as a band have been so generously embraced by the world, and for how lucky we are that people continue to find meaning, hope and joy in our shared musical legacy.' In his chat with Omdahl, Harket said he didn't expect to regain 'full technical control' over his vocals, but had nonetheless been working on new songs 'that I've got great belief in, and I feel the lyrics, especially, have something of a different aspect of me in them.' 'I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish them for release,' he continued. 'Time will tell if they make it. I really like the idea of just going for it, as a Parkinson's patient and an artist, with something completely outside the box. It's all up to me, I just have to get this out of the way first.' This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in Celebrity: 14 Celebrities Who Have So Many Kids, They're Basically Running Their Own Daycare, And 11 Who Said "Hmm, Hard Pass" Also in Celebrity: 24 Strange, Gross, And Totally Surprising Facts About Red Carpet Outfits Also in Celebrity: Let's Talk About How Creepy The Sydney Sweeney Bikini Pics Are
Yahoo
6 days ago
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A-Ha Singer Morten Harket Confirms He Has Parkinson's Disease
Morten Harket, who for more than 40 years has been the frontman of the Grammy-nominated Norwegian pop trio a-ha, confirmed this week that he has Parkinson's disease. Harket, 65, made the announcement Wednesday by sharing an article written by music journalist and author Jan Omdahl on a-ha's official website. In it, the singer-songwriter said he'd been experiencing vocal issues as a result of his condition, and admitted he was unsure about a return to the concert stage. 'The problems with my voice are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future,' he said. Though Harket said he had 'no problem accepting the diagnosis,' he added, 'I'm trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline. It's a difficult balancing act between taking the medication and managing its side effects. There's so much to weigh up when you're emulating the masterful way the body handles every complex movement, or social matters and invitations, or day-to-day life in general.' A native of Kongsberg, Norway, Harket formed a-ha with keyboardist Magne Furuholmen and guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy in 1982. Three years later, the band catapulted to international fame with their breakout smash, 'Take On Me.' The song's success was buoyed by its now-iconic music video, which combined live-action performance footage with pencil-sketch animation. Though a-ha never recaptured the success of 'Take On Me' on a global scale, the band continued to release music throughout the '80s and '90s. In 1991, the band broke the world record for paid attendance at a rock concert when they performed before more than 198,000 fans at Brazil's Rock in Rio festival. Their 11th studio album, 'True North,' was unveiled in 2022. There is no cure for Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disease that can cause muscle stiffness, impaired speech and uncontrolled movement. The disease can be revealed by a mere tremor of the hand, according to the Mayo Clinic. Furuholmen reacted to Harket's announcement with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Acknowledging that he'd known about his bandmate's diagnosis 'for some time,' he said the news 'brings sadness,' but stressed 'there is alsoa lot of gratitude: for all the amazing memories, for how our combined creative efforts as a band have been so generously embraced by the world, and for how lucky we are that people continue to find meaning, hope and joy in our shared musical legacy.' In his chat with Omdahl, Harket said he didn't expect to regain 'full technical control' over his vocals, but had nonetheless been working on new songs 'that I've got great belief in, and I feel the lyrics, especially, have something of a different aspect of me in them.' 'I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish them for release,' he continued. 'Time will tell if they make it. I really like the idea of just going for it, as a Parkinson's patient and an artist, with something completely outside the box. It's all up to me, I just have to get this out of the way first.' This Glam-Pop Singer Has Been Called 'Gen Z's Elton John.' His New Album Lives Up To That Title. Frankie Grande Shares How A 'Liberating' Visit To Fire Island Inspired His New Song Michael J. Fox Reflects On Life Expectancy With Parkinson's: 'I'm Not Gonna Be 80'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) and Elevate Partner to Launch Reality Games on YouTube, Anticipating 1 Billion Impressions
Featuring Reality Stars from with a combined social reach exceeding 200 million. Featured Talent: - Kordell Beckham - Chloe Veitch - Chase Demoor - Louis Russell - Katherine LaPrell - Hannah Stocking (Host) - Adam Waheed (Host) LiveOne's expands subsidiary PPVOne after streaming: - 250+ livestreams to 200 + countries - 5 billion+ engagements - $30 million+ in revenue - $5 million+ in EBITDA PPVOne's notable livestreams and events include: - Festivals: Rock in Rio, EDC, Outside Lands, Jazz Montreal - Events: Social Gloves, Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, Ballerfest - Talent: Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Drake LOS ANGELES, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today that it will live stream the first annual Reality Games in partnership with Elevate Agency. The Reality Games is an Olympic-style competition that will bring together stars from top reality shows from each major network to face off in thrilling events. The event will also include musical performances from A-list talent. The in-person event will take place in the second half of 2025 and will be live streamed via LiveOne. Follow @LiveOne on social platforms for schedule, lineup and ticket announcements. About LiveOneHeadquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR's OTT applications. For more information, visit and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit For media inquiries, please contact: LiveOne IR Contact:Liviakis Financial Communications, Inc.(415) 389-4670john@ LiveOne Press Contact:LiveOnepress@ Follow LiveOne on social media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter at @ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Lady Gaga Sets Record for Highest Attended Concert by Female Artist with Copacabana Beach Show
The post Lady Gaga Sets Record for Highest Attended Concert by Female Artist with Copacabana Beach Show appeared first on Consequence. Lady Gaga made history with her concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil on Saturday night. With an estimated 2.5 million fans in attendance, the singer set a new mark for the highest attended concert by a female artist in history. Dubbed 'Mayhem on the Beach,' the free concert was part of Brasil's Todo Mundo no Rio initiative, which aims to transform Copacabana Beach into a premier stage for major international music events. Gaga's appearance transpired due to Madonna's own 2024 performance at the venue, which previously held the record for the largest concert by a female artist, drawing an estimated 1.6 million attendees. Gaga easily topped Madge's crowd, drawing 2.5 million attendees, according to promoters on the ground. Get Lady Gaga Tickets Here At the show, Gaga herself acknowledged the magnitude of the evening. 'Your spirit may be heard around the world tonight. 2.5 million people!' she said onstage. Later in the night, she added, 'Tonight, we're making history. Thank you for making history with me… The people of Brasil are the reason why I can shine.' The show also marked Gaga's first time performing in Brasil since her 'Born This Way Ball' tour in 2012. She was previously forced to cancel a 2017 appearance at Rock in Rio after being hospitalized for severe pain. Find our full recap of the show here. With this show, her recent Mexican dates, and her headlining slot at Coachella 2025 all under her belt, Gaga will continue with her 'Mayhem Ball' tour, which will officially kick off on July 16th in Las Vegas, followed by dates in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, and across Europe. Get tickets here. Popular Posts Phish Snubbed by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Despite Winning Fan Vote Beyoncé Hit with Cease and Desist Letter Over Video of Her Picking Up Sphere Bruno Mars Adds New Dates to His Eternal Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM Jack Black's Minecraft Song "Steve's Lava Chicken" Sets Billboard Record for Shortest Hot 100 Hit DEVO Set to Kick Off 2025 North American Tour Sheryl Crow Says Armed Intruder Came on Her Property After Selling Tesla Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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04-05-2025
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Police foil bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga's biggest-ever show on Copacabana beach
Brazilian police say they foiled a bomb attack planned for a Lady Gaga concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach that attracted an estimated 2.1 million people. The plot was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers, including self-harm and violent content as a form of social belonging, according to the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, which worked in coordination with the country's justice ministry. "The suspects were recruiting participants, including minors, to carry out coordinated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails," the force said. The justice ministry said the recruiters identified themselves as Gaga's fans, known as "Little Monsters". It said Operation Fake Monster was based on a report by the ministry's cyber operations lab following a tip-off from Rio state police intelligence, which uncovered digital cells encouraging violent behaviour among teenagers using coded language and extremist symbolism. Authorities carried out over a dozen search and seizure warrants, and a man described as the group's leader was arrested in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul for illegal possession of a firearm, and a teenager was detained in Rio de Janeiro for storing child pornography. Gaga's biggest ever show Some 500,000 tourists travelled to watch the concert, which was paid for by the city in an attempt to boost the struggling economy. Saturday night's two-hour show, which marked Gaga's biggest ever, marked the first time she had played in Brazil since 2012, having cancelled an appearance at the Rock in Rio festival in 2017 over health issues. Gaga, who released her seventh studio album, Mayhem, in March, opened with a dramatic, operatic edition of her 2011 track Bloody Mary, before launching into Abracadabra, a recent track. "Brazil! I missed you. I missed you so much," she exclaimed, before launching into Poker Face, one of her biggest hits. The American pop star drew in a similar crowd to Madonna's in May last year, who performed at the same beach, which is transformed into an enormous dance floor for the shows. Addressing the crowd in English and through a Portuguese translator, Gaga became emotional as she said: "I'm so honoured to be here with you tonight. "Tonight we're making history, but no one makes history alone. Without all of you, the incredible people of Brazil, I wouldn't have this moment. Thank you for making history with me. "The people of Brazil are the reason I get to shine today. But of all the things I can thank you for, the one I most am grateful for is this: that you waited for me. You waited more than 10 years for me." She said it took so long to come back because she was "healing" and "getting stronger". The pop sensation cancelled many of her shows in 2017 and 2018 due to her fibromyalgia condition, which can cause pain and fatigue. It is estimated Gaga's show will have injected around 600 million reais (£79.9m) into the economy, nearly 30% more than Madonna's show. The large-scale free shows are set to continue annually until at least 2028, always taking place in May, which is considered the economy's "low season", according to the city's government. A hefty security plan was in place, including the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, along with 400 military firefighters. 'A dream come true' The city has been swarmed with Gaga fans since her arrival on Tuesday, with some even keeping vigil outside of the hotel she has been staying at. Many arrived at the beach at the crack of dawn on Saturday to secure good spots on the beach, despite the show not starting until 9.45pm. Ana Lara Folador, who attended with her sister, said it was "a dream come true", and that Gaga had "really shaped a part of my personality, as a person and an artist". Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer who made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show, turned up in a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. "I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life," she said, adding the 39-year-old megastar represented "total freedom of expression - being who one wants without shame". Matheus Silvestroni, 25, an aspiring DJ and a Gaga fan since the age of 12, endured an eight-hour bus ride from Sao Paulo for the show. He said it was Gaga who had inspired him to embrace his sexuality and pursue his dream of becoming an artist. "I was bullied because I was a fat, gay kid, so I was an easy target," he said. "Gaga was very important because she sent a message that everything was okay with me, I wasn't a freak, because I was 'Born This Way'." Rio is known for holding massive open-air concerts, with Rod Stewart holding a Guinness World Record for the four million-strong crowd he drew to Copacabana beach in 1994.
