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Watch PinkPantheress Sign a Fan’s Prosthetic Leg Onstage at Dublin Concert

PinkPantheress is only one night in to her Capable of Love Tour, but the trek is already a memorable one thanks to a fan with a prosthetic leg and a dream at the star’s kickoff show in Ireland Tuesday (Feb. 20). 

While the “Boy’s a Liar” singer was onstage at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, one of her admirers apparently detached their prosthetic limb from below the knee and got help from others in the crowd in passing it to the stage, along with a request for an autograph. And though she seemed a little surprised, the Bath native was excited to make her mark on the prosthetic. 

“This is one of those things I don’t think many people will get to do,” she told the crowd before asking her stage crew for a pen. 

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After signing her name, PinkPantheress told the fan, “Thank you, queen … I hope that’s good; my handwriting is notoriously bad.” 

The “Nice to Meet You” musician later tweeted a photo of her holding up the prosthetic leg onstage and wrote, “yes honey.” She also shared a video of her striking a number of poses with a large Irish flag during the show and added, “love u ireland.” 

Next up, PinkPantheress will bring her tour to the U.K., Netherlands, France and Germany before heading overseas for a string of shows in North America. In July, she’ll join Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour for another sweep of the U.S. and Canada. 

As announced Feb. 15, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter is Billboard’s 2024 Producer of the Year. She and several other female musicians – including Woman of the Year Karol G, Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Maren Morris and more – will be honored March 6 at the Women in Music ceremony presented by Mariott Bonvoy and hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. 

Watch clips from PinkPantheress’ kickoff show in Dublin below. 

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial To Conclude Sooner Than Later

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It’s been less than a month since the long-overdue trial of Jam Master Jay’s alleged killers began in a court of law in New York City. And it seems like a verdict will soon come as closing arguments in the case were heard Tuesday (Feb. 20).

According to Raw Story, prosecutors told an anonymous jury that the iconic Hip-Hop legend (born Jason William Mizel) was murdered by the defendants as part of a drug deal that went awry, which led to Ronald Washington and the alleged shooter, Karl Jordan Jr., gunning down Jam Master Jay in his music studio in Queens on Oct. 30, 2002. While no one knew who or why anyone would murder a Hip-Hop icon like Jay in cold blood, in the end it seems to have been tied to a drug deal that went left after Jay tried to cut both men out of a deal he was completing.

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“This case is not complicated,” said assistant US attorney Artie McConnell in delivering the government’s final arguments, which followed some three weeks of witness testimony, including from alleged eyewitnesses, friends and law enforcement.

“It’s about greed, it’s about money, it’s about jealousy,” the prosecutor said before spending approximately two hours reiterating the timeline of events and web of alleged actors and witnesses for the jury.

The prosecution alleges that as part of a drug deal dispute, Jordan — the slain musician’s godson — shot a 40-caliber bullet into Mizell’s head, as Washington held others in the room back at gunpoint.

Jam Master Jay was only 37 years old.

As to why Jay got involved in the drug game, prosecutors said that the music icon got in the street game to not only support the lifestyle that he built for himself, but to also maintain lives of those close to him as the royalties he was earning from his career had began to dry up.

Now that prosecutors have had their say in the case, defense lawyers for Jordan and Washington will deliver their rebuttal to the accusation Wednesday (Feb. 21), and do what they can to help their clients avoid a lengthy prison term.

What do y’all think of the situation? Let us know in the comments section below.

Myke Towers Collects His 11th No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart as ‘La Falda’ Takes Over

Myke Towers pounces to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart as “La Falda” races from No. 5 to lead the list dated Feb. 24. The song, announced on Towers’ X account in November, is the focus track from his 23-song album LVEU: Vive La Tuya… No La Mía, which debuted and peaked at No. 9 on Top Latin Albums on the Dec. 9-dated list.

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With the new leader, Towers collects his 11th Latin Airplay No. 1 and second in 2024, after the Yandel collab, “Borracho y Loco” (Feb. 17 chart). “La Falda” likewise ascends to No. 1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay, securing the Puerto Rican rapper and singer also an 11th champ there.

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For the tracking week Feb. 9-15, “La Falda” registered 10.54 million audience impressions in the U.S., up 47% from the week prior, according to Luminate, and takes the Greatest Gainer honors.



Towers’ run of Latin Airplay No. 1s began just a little more than three years ago, when “Caramelo,” with Ozuna and Karol G, peaked at No. 1 in late 2020, where it remained for three weeks. Here’s a look at his collection of wins on the overall radio ranking:

Title, Artist, Peak, Weeks at No. 1

  • “Caramelo,” with Ozuna & Karol G, Aug. 15, 2020, three
  • “Mi Niña,” with Los Legendarios & Wisin, Jan. 16, 2021, one
  • “La Nota,” with Manuel Turizo & Rauw Alejandro, Jan. 23, 2021, one
  • “Travesuras,” with Nio Garcia, Casper Mágico, Ozuna, Wisin, Yandel & Flow La Movie, March 6, 2021, one
  • “Bandido,” with Juhn, June 19, 2021, one
  • “Pareja Del Año,” with Sebastián Yatra, Aug. 14, 2021, one
  • “Bésame,” with Luis Fonsi, Nov. 27, 2021, one
  • “Ulala,” with Daddy Yankee, April 8, 2023, one
  • “Lala,” Sept. 23, 2023, two
  • “Borracho Y Loco,” with Yandel, Feb. 17, 2024, one
  • “La Falda,” Feb. 24, 2024

Thanks to its radio haul, “La Falda” pushes 18-12 on the multimetric Hot Latin Songs chart, which blends streaming activity, digital sales, and radio airplay.

“La Falda” rises to new peaks on both Global charts as well. It lifts 85-75 on Billboard Global 200, powered largely by with 24 million worldwide streams. Meanwhile, it pushes 56-47 on Global Excl. U.S. supported in great part by 20 million clicks outside the U.S.

Pittsburgh’s Four Chord Music Fest Announces Lineup, New Location for 10th Anniversary

Pittsburgh‘s long running indie punk, emo and hardcore Four Chord Music Festival is celebrating its 10th birthday at a new venue this year, the 140-year-old historical landmark of Pittsburgh’s Carrie Furnace on the banks of the Monongahela River in the Pittsburgh area industrial town of Swissvale.

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“We’ve been trying to get in there for a while,” festival founder Rishi Bahl tells Billboard. “Carrie Furnace is one of the oldest blast furnaces in Pittsburgh, which obviously is known for steel,” adding, “It just felt right for the 10th anniversary to bring the festival back to Pittsburgh proper, which aligns with the ethos of the festival and its blue collar, independent, DIY and anti-Live Nation endeavor”

The historical festival site will serves at the backdrop for the 10th anniversary of Four Chord, June 22 and 23, featuring A Day To Remember, All-American Rejects, The Story So Far, Something Corporate, State Champs, Motion City Soundtrack, Four Year Strong, The Get Up Kids, Microwave, Militarie Gun, Relient K and more.

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Situated within the remnants of the iconic U.S Steel Homestead Steel Works, the Carrie Blast Furnaces stand as a testament to Pittsburgh’s industrial prowess in the 20th century.

“We’re going to outfit the furnaces with lights and branding to match the festival,” says Bahl, who also leads the band Eternal Boy and is an assistant professor at La Roche University in Pittsburgh.

Four Chords began in 2014 as a local punk rock festival in a 1500-capacity club and has grown into a massive stadium-sized two-day destination event, featuring the punk scene’s biggest and brightest, while keeping its independent DIY roots intact.

Bahl says, “10 years is a long time. Most things that you were into 10 years ago have not survived, so to reach the 10th anniversary of Four Chord Music Fest is something we are very proud of. We really tried to make this one the biggest and best one yet and are stoked to spend the weekend with all of you at our brand new, historical landmark of a location, The Carrie Furnace. Get out the sunscreen and bring the Advil, it is going to be a party.”

This year, Four Chord Fest is partnering with nonprofit Biggies Bullies which is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of pitbull-type dogs in both Pittsburgh and its neighboring regions.

Attendees can choose from general admission and VIP tickets, with a new deluxe VIP tier now available. This option provides access to a spacious elevated viewing lounge, private bathrooms, a partially open bar, and more, enhancing the overall festival experience. Early bird GA tickets and VIP are on sale now, while public on sale opens Friday (Feb. 23) at 11 a.m. Eastern.

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Trump’s Fury At Snoop Dogg Nearly Sunk Clemency Petition: “F*ck Him”

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A new report reveals how much Donald Trump despised Snoop Dogg, particularly in the final days of his time as president.

According to reports, part of Donald Trump’s last days and hours in the White House were devoted to a white-hot fury at Snoop Dogg over the artist’s past criticisms of him. Numerous sources detailed Trump’s reaction as he was briefed on a petition for a presidential pardon for Death Row Records co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris on January 18, 2021. It was the same day that Trump taped his farewell address before President Joe Biden took office.

“Snoop brought this case to me, and I brought Alice Johnson [who was pardoned by Trump] on board to help me with it, and she brought it to the West Wing,” activist Weldon Angelos (who also had been previously granted clemency by Trump) said in the interview. “In the past, the president has given her the ability to select cases. And she doesn’t get [clemency for] all of them … but with Mr. Harris, she is not taking no for an answer.” When presented with the petition, officials close to him reminded him of the “Gin & Juice” rapper’s previous insults of him including one line from 2018: “If you like that n—a, you m———-n’ racist. F–k you and f–k him. Now what?”

The prompts refueled Trump’s rage. “Well, f*ck him,” he snapped according to a source, who also noted that he told aides to reject the petition and trash the paperwork to get back at Snoop Dogg. That led to a scramble to assuage his hurt feelings, which led to Angelos recalling a message the rapper had taped for a documentary applauding Trump’s criminal justice reform efforts. The footage was shown to Trump, who relented and added Harris’ name to the lengthy list of those given clemency on January 19, 2021, which also included Kodak Black.

The news comes after a recent London Sunday Times interview where Snoop Dogg stated, “I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump.” That remark earned the veteran MC some backlash and questions as to why. As for the former president, his team has taken great pains to include that comment as proof of how beloved Trump is within the Black community as he’s campaigning to return to the White House.

Pharrell Taps Tyler, the Creator to Design a Collection for Louis Vuitton

Tyler, the Creator has long looked up to Pharrell and what he’s been able to accomplish in music as well as the fashion world. Tyler himself has been designing clothes for well over a decade through his Golf Wang brand, and Skateboard P is giving him the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Pharrell, who serves as the men’s creative director at Louis Vuitton, tapped his “Cash In, Cash Out” collaborator to design a capsule collection for the iconic French fashion house.

“Tyler has been my close friend and collaborator for years and we’ve always connected on music and design,” Pharrell told GQ. “This collaboration is unique to Louis Vuitton because it’s a natural extension of our LVERS philosophy, building on our network of incredible artists and creatives. There are so many elements specific to Tyler built into these pieces and it’s been inspiring to see him hone in on his craft and collaborate with him for this Spring collection.”

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GQ got a first look at the colorful garments serving as the brainchild of Tyler, the Creator. The pieces will be available on March 21 as part of the LV Spring 2024 collection.

Dubbed the “Craggy Monogram,” the posh capsule includes an array of items that Tyler himself would sport, whether that be a baby blue V-neck knitted vest, pastel shoes or Bermuda shorts.

“My main focus was making things I would wear all the time,” he told GQ. “I dress the same in a meeting as I do a performance or grocery store trip, so hand drawing the monogram felt like the perfect balance to me.”

Tyler has a keen eye for accessories, and he didn’t hold back with his LV debut. There’s a collectible cereal bowl, as well as a leather golf bag with a Damier towel and club head covers for those hitting the links.

The Grammy-winning rapper, who has an affinity for trunks and boasts one of the rarest luggage collections of any celebrity, leaned into that by designing an entire set of trunks, including the biggest the fashion house has with the Courrier Lozine 110, which will retail for a staggering €68,000, which is approximately $73,560. There’s even one piece that comes equipped with a chess set for those who are ready to sit down for a game at any time or any place.

“The chessboard is one of the greatest things I’ve made and is definitely my favorite thing from the collection,” Tyler added to GQ. “The team was great to work with — it kinda felt like Big with Tom Hanks. P has always left a door open for me, but I still can’t believe this one.”

Find more photos from Tyler, the Creator’s Louis Vuitton collection — which will be available next month — below.

LeAnn Rimes Joins ‘The Voice UK’ As 2024 Coach

LeAnn Rimes is doubling down on her role as a coach on two international versions of The Voice. The Grammy-winning country singer is currently in Sydney, Australia filming her role as a coach on the upcoming season of The Voice Australia and on Wednesday (Feb. 21) it was announced that she will also serve the same role on the next season of The Voice UK.

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“What an honor and rare opportunity it is to be asked to coach on both, The Voice Australia and The Voice UK,” Rimes said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to discovering new voices across these nations, mentoring the next generation of talent and sharing my heart, not only with these gifted vocalists, but with the Australian and UK fans. I have experienced so much love from both countries throughout my  career and I look forward to deepening that connection during my time on The Voice.”

Rimes will join a coaching panel for the UK version of the reality singing show that also includes returning cast members Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, legendary British crooner Tom Jones and new coaches Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher of UK boy band McFly. For the Australian version, Rimes will sit alongside solo star and Queen singer Adam Lambert, singer Kate Miller-Heidke and returning coach “Battle Scars” singer Guy Sebastian.

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The dual role news comes after the “How Do I Live” singer closed out 2023 with a holiday tour that made stops in Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando and other cities, followed by the November release of God’s Work (Resurrected), an extended version of her 2022 record God’s Work.  

Olivia Rodrigo Feels ‘So Grateful’ After Ringing in 21st Birthday With Giant ‘Guts’ Cake

The Spicy Pisces is officially 21. And after celebrating her milestone birthday Tuesday (Feb. 20) with a huge birthday cake and a party with friends, Olivia Rodrigo shared her gratitude on Instagram. 

‘21!!!” the pop star wrote, sharing a photo in which she poses next to a five-tier “spill ur guts” cake frosted with her signature red and purple colors. “so grateful for all of the incredible things I’ve been able to experience so far and so excited for all the good times ahead???”  

Rodrigo also included a video of her getting showered by dozens of balloons falling from the ceiling, as well as a childhood snap in which she stands in an elementary school classroom wearing a handmade “Happy Birthday” hat. She added in her caption, “thx 4 all the love?” 

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The day prior, the “Drivers License” singer marked her “last day of being able to underage drink (hypothetically)” on Instagram, sharing pictures with Tate McRae, The Kid LAROI, Finneas, Madison Hu, Iris Apatow, Conan Gray and more friends at a party. The pre-birthday festivities also featured some b-day cake, this time with funfetti sprinkles and tall candles. 

Fittingly, Rodrigo has since unveiled a limited edition “Spicy Pisces” shot glass for sale on her online merch store. 

The former Disney star’s birthday caps off a pretty spectacular 20th year of life, during which she performed on Saturday Night Live, attended her third Met Gala, picked up six Grammy nominations and released her sophomore LP Guts, which debuted atop the Billboard 200. Just days prior to turning 21, Rodrigo won both song (“Vampire”) and album of the year at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards

She is now gearing up to launch her GUTS World Tour, which kicks off Friday (Feb. 23) at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs. The trek will mark Rodrigo’s first-ever arena tour and will see the star traveling through North America and Europe before closing out with a four-night run at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. 

Former “Rapper” Machine Gun Kelly Covers Tattoos With Black Ink For “Spiritual Purposes Only,” X Users Confused

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Machine Gun Kelly debuted a new look, and people are giving him a blank stare.

It’s a new year and clearly a new MGK. The “rapper,” now a mega-popular rockstar, is prepping his fans for new music and rebooted himself with some fresh ink.

He showed his eight million-plus followers his new body tattoo on Instagram, a complete cover-up with nothing but pure black ink.

In the caption for the post, the “Emo Girl” crafter said his new body tattoo is “for spiritual purposes only” and thanked his tattoo artist @roxx.

In an Instagram Story post, MGK revealed that the artist used “44 needles” while Roxx wrote, “Never met a tougher one,” regarding the musician sitting down getting the epic that done.

The post has received over 600,000 likes, and people are sharing interesting thoughts in the comments. Power Book II: Ghost actor Gianni Paolo had high praise for the tattoo, saying, “insane.”

Even the Tiger King, Joe Exotic, currently serving a 22-year prison sentence, had something to say and shot his shot, writing in the comment section, “A tiger and a bit of meth, and you would be mine. Lol.”

We are sure Machine Gun Kelly’s current fiancee, actress Meagan Fox, is not trying to share her man with Joe Exotic.

Some people in the comment section do not like his tattoo. One commenter said, “Stupidest fucking thing I’ve ever seen.”

Another person joked, “Bro looking like the adidas logo.”

Where’s the lie?

Welp, the work is done, MGK is happy with it, and that’s all that matters.

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Premio Lo Nuestro 2024: All the Performers & How to Watch

The 36th annual Premio Lo Nuestro is set to take place Thursday, Feb. 22, live from Miami with the theme “El Poder de lo Nuestro (The Power of What Is Ours).”

Leading the list of nominations is Colombian pop star Maluma with 14 nods. He’s closely followed by música mexicana star Peso Pluma with 1,3 and Grupo Frontera with 10 nominations. Feid and Karol G earned nine nominations each. See the complete list of nominations here.

The nominees are selected through a partnership with Uforia, which takes into account airtime on Univision Radio and information related to digital streaming, as well as evaluations from the Television Committee composed of music and industry experts. 

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With the awards ceremony just around the corner, check out the complete list of performers and how to watch below: 

How to Watch

Premio Lo Nuestro kicks off at 7 p.m. ET with the Noche de Estrellas red carpet and pre-show, which will be broadcast live on Univision and Galavision in the United States, and on ViX’s free and premium plan in the U.S., Mexico and the rest of Latin America. (Prime members can also watch it by adding ViX as a premium channel through the Prime Video channel storefront.)

The awards ceremony will follow at 8 p.m. broadcasting on Univision and Galavision in the U.S., and simultaneously on ViX Premium for audiences in the U.S. and Latin America.

Performers

  • Ángela Aguilar
  • Anitta
  • Banda MS
  • Chayanne
  • Carin León
  • Camilo
  • Don Omar
  • Evaluna
  • Emilia
  • Eladio Carrión
  • Gente de Zona
  • Gloria Trevi
  • Grupo Frontera
  • Ilegales
  • Kane Brown
  • Maluma
  • Natti Natasha
  • Olga Tañón
  • Pepe Aguilar
  • TINI
  • Wisin
  • Yandel 
  • Yuridia

Special Awards

Ana Barbara, Don Omar and Olga Tañon will receive special awards at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro. Recognized for her 30-year career and her ongoing contributions to the música mexicana genre, singer-songwriter Ana Barbara will be honored with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Trayectoria award. Don Omar, who’s making a comeback with new music and a 2024 tour, will receive the “Ícono Global” award in celebration of his work in the reggaeton scene. 

Meanwhile, Tañon will be honored with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia. This title is “awarded not only to artists who have built an impeccable musical legacy, but have also served as pioneers in their genre, creating a positive impact beyond the musical realm,” according to a press statement.