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Drake is gearing up to take the stage in Australia for his Anita Max Wynn Tour kicking off next week. Before things get going, the 6 God took advantage of his trip down under by warming up his vocals with a karaoke session on Friday (Jan. 31). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news […]

Along with the awards handed out throughout the night, the Grammy Awards always deliver star-studded performances — and this year is no different.
The 2025 Grammy performers announced so far include Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Lainey Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Brittany Howard, Brad Paisley, Teddy Swims, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Jacob Collier, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter and Shakira.

Six of the performers — Boone, Roan, Doechii, Raye, Carpenter and Swims — are all nominated for best new artist. The other two nominees, Shaboozey and Khruangbin, have not been announced as performers.

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Additionally, there will be a salute to the late Grammy legend Quincy Jones, who died in November at age 91, as well as tributes to the city of Los Angeles and the annual In Memoriam performance.

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Let us know by voting here and below. The 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah are set to return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. The show, which will help to raise funds for those who were affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, will broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.

Perhaps the most asked question in the Arabic music landscape in 2024 was, “What’s the story with Al Shami?” Those who hadn’t tracked his rise over the past four years suddenly found themselves caught in the whirlwind of his explosive success last year, marked by hit releases, smashed records, electrifying live shows and a trove of awards. As the industry watched Al Shami’s YouTube channel soar to a billion views with just five tracks, the spotlight intensified, and his rapid ascent became a case study of unprecedented success, closely watched by both his peers and experienced artists.

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Billboard Arabia first took notice of the young star in the summer of 2023, leading to an in-depth interview at the start of 2024. In the time between, Al Shami’s rise accelerated, with record-breaking numbers and artistic milestones keeping us engaged week after week. At just 22, he became one of the year’s most talked-about artists.

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Al Shami’s Milestones in 2024

He topped the Billboard Arabia Hot 100 after releasing the summer hit “Wein,” making our headline that week “Al Shami did it and became the youngest artist to top the charts.” His songs never left the top five in both of Billboard Arabia’s main charts, Hot 100 and Top 100 Artists, throughout the year and he remained at the top of the Top 50 Levantine Songs chart most weeks. At the end of the year, he walked away from the Billboard Arabia Music Awards with four trophies: Top Levantine Song and Top Indie Arab Song for his track “Sabra,” Best Levantine Artist, and Artist of the Year – Levantine Dialect, making him one of the most celebrated artists of the evening alongside superstar Sherine Abdel Wahab.

Alongside these pivotal achievements, 2024 marked a major milestone for Al Shami as he took the stage for the first time, officially launching his live performance career. While this might seem routine for seasoned musicians, it represents a significant shift in today’s evolving music landscape. It underscores the contrast between certain Gen Z artists—who rise to fame through platforms like TikTok and streaming services—and earlier generations, who built their careers through more traditional methods. For artists like Al Shami, performing live and connecting with an audience is a defining moment, revealing whether their art, creative process and collaboration with their teams can successfully transition into the realm of live music or remain confined to digital streams and online success.

This remarkable shift in Al Shami’s career journey saw him move from preparing for his debut concerts in Beirut, as he shared in our first interview, to completing a global tour that extended beyond the Arab world to Europe, America and Canada. Along the way, we witnessed his incredible growth, including a memorable joint concert in Dubai with Levantine music legend George Wassouf. During our conversation with Al Shami, we played a clip from his previous interview and asked for his thoughts. Al-Shami reflected, “Today, after roughly 12 months, I’ve done 30 or more concerts around the world, and so many wild things have happened. When I was singing in Dubai at the Global Village, I was standing in front of almost 35,000 people trying to see the end of this crowd, thinking about how a year ago I was scared of my first concert! What’s happening?” He continued: “Sometimes I don’t know if anyone notices, but while I’m singing I freeze… thinking about how this year has been insane. After performing ‘Ya Leil W Yal Ein,’ I think about how I don’t want to be just a one-hit artist, but how I want my music to be an identity and a genre in itself.”

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Even though his 2023 release, “Ya Leil W Yal Ein,” wasn’t his first song, it was the one that officially put Al Shami on the map. Before that, he was simply experimenting with friends, blending rap and pop in tracks he uploaded to YouTube. He steadily built a fanbase within his generation through TikTok, staying connected by frequently going live, sharing his music and opening up about his dreams. Today, he commands a devoted fan army, much like global pop and K-pop icons in recent years. His rise exemplifies how the new generation of artists are rewriting the rules of success—leveraging social media to cultivate a following before stepping into the traditional industry spotlight.

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As with any new artistic phenomenon, there are voices of criticism alongside those of celebration and support. In Al Shami’s case, however, the scales seem to tip more toward appreciation. Many established artists have praised his journey, while some have taken it a step further by collaborating with him. Just weeks ago, we saw Al Shami in the studio with Melhem Zein, recording a new duet written and composed by Al Shami himself. This collaboration marks a significant moment for both artists. Melhem Zein, one of the standout voices of the Millennial generation and among the top talents from the Levant in the past two decades, chose to embrace the new wave of artists instead of competing with them or pushing them aside. Al Shami reflected on this collaboration, saying, “He was open to the kind of music I create and even encouraged me to write and compose something for us. That’s a bold move on his part because he comes from a different background.” For Al Shami, this was a meaningful acknowledgement from a great artist that what he presents is indeed “art.”

Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations. If this collaboration comes to life, it will be a dream come true for countless young fans across Egypt and the Levant. Nearly two decades before Al Shami’s rise, Tamer Hosny was the ultimate youth icon, seamlessly blending music and cinema, earning him the title “Star of the Generation” from his devoted audience. Al-Shami shared his thoughts on the meeting, saying, “I never show up in the media with people I don’t genuinely like. For me, I have to admire them, listen to their music, and feel a real connection to say that I am excited to meet them and work together, whether it is through writing or composing for them. And surely Tamer Hosny is one of the people I love,” he continued, explaining that he has been a fan of Tamer since the start of his fame and used to hang his picture on the wardrobe in his childhood home.

Between our first and second interviews with Al-Shami, the conversation evolved significantly. In our initial discussion, he shared his journey as a young man who fled Syria for Turkey, turning to the internet—especially TikTok—in search of his passion. Once he found it, he pursued professionalism step by step.

For this cover interview, however, we spoke with a confident star at the peak of his career, navigating a future filled with tours, awards and new artistic milestones—all while striving to maintain his mental well-being and balance. Yet, through it all, Al-Shami remained calm and humble, calling Billboard Arabia his “family.” His gratitude was evident as he reflected on the support from our platform and the media, acknowledging how Billboard Arabia’s charts and weekly data not only amplified his music and journey but also played a pivotal role in shaping his success and securing his well-deserved accolades.

Billboard Unfiltered closes out January with another jam-packed episode talking all things Grammy Award predictions, Snoop Dogg’s inauguration performance backlash response, DJ Akademiks’ Twitch ban and more.

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Snoop Dogg was criticized by many fans for his involvement with the D.C. Crypto Ball following Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this month and he brushed off the haters. “For all the hate I’m going to answer with love, I love too much,” he said. “Get your life right, stop worrying about mine.”

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On the public relations side, senior charts & data analyst Trevor Anderson believes Snoop took a major hit. “I don’t know if Snoop needed to do this,” he said. “You know who your fan base is… I don’t think Snoop needs a bag that bad. He was just getting paid a gazillion to be on the Olympics coverage.”

Staff writer Kyle Denis wasn’t surprised at Snoop’s decision to be involved with the Crypto Ball, but did call it “disappointing.”

“Knowing what his previous stance was… To see him go back on that was disappointing,” Denis added. “If the bag seems to be over where 47 is, that’s where people are going to go… I understand Trump pardoned ‘Harry O’ — Death Row co-founder — but you don’t gotta lick the boot 24/7.”

DJ Akademiks was reportedly banned from Twitch following a conversation with a 15-year-old streamer where he made inappropriate comments that were taken as grooming and subsequently went viral on X and IG.

Ak responded to the Twitch ban and promised to make it right while going off on other streamers such as Plaqueboymax, who condemned his comments. “I never need to be on Kai, Max, Adin’s stream,” he said. “I don’t need to be on anybody’s stream. I got my own thing going on.”

Deputy editorial director Damien Scott believes Akademiks has very little to fear with his platform moving forward. “Number one, he’s built this audience that doesn’t care what we consider to be moral norms,” he said. “Brands are gonna be tough for him. Even on YouTube, I’m sure his reach is going to be limited… He doesn’t really need a platform, he can go off and do something on his own and a good chunk of the audience will follow him there.”

Kendrick Lamar leads all rappers with seven nominations and many believe he’ll be taking home plenty of hardware on Sunday (Feb. 3) at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which kicks off a busy month as he’ll be heading to the Super Bowl the following week.

“I think the brother is going to take home five,” deputy director of R&B/hip-hop Carl Lamarre said of Lamar.

Scott thinks Doechii’s Alligator Bites Never Heal is going to win best rap album. “I’m shocked at how well it’s been received,” he said. “It’s a good pick. It comes from a house that is known for producing super high-quality.”

While “Not Like Us” is favored to win best rap performance, Denis could see GloRilla’s “Yeah Glo!” pulling off the upset. “She got that momentum. That song is a hit, it’s a banger,” he said. “The only way I see [Kendrick] losing is if he splits enough votes between ‘Not Like Us’ and ‘Like That.’”

Find all of the crew’s Grammy predictions plus more much in the episode below.

Focus Wales has shared the next wave of its lineup for 2025, with an additional 104 acts added to the bill.
The festival, which takes place across multiple venues in Wrexham, north Wales, will return in May (8-10) with support from the Arts Council of Wales, the Welsh Government and PRS Foundation’s Talent Development Network.

The event will bring together talent from the U.K., Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. 

Among the new names announced include French synth-pop band eat-girls, Seoul’s Hynopsis Therapy and Brussels jazz collective Tukan. View the lineup in full below.

In partnership with APRA and the British Council NZ, meanwhile, three New Zealand artists will be featured in a special Māori reception and showcase: Jordyn With a Why, MĀ and MOHI. 

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The additions join previously announced acts like Irish rockers Sprints, the Mercury Prize-nominated Nova Twins, Welsh songwriter Gruff Rhys and rapper Lemfreck, the recipient of the 2024 Welsh Music Prize.

Tickets for Focus Wales 2025 are on sale now. Festival passes begin at £80 ($99), or those working in the music industry can acquire delegate passes for £160 ($198). Day tickets are also available for purchase.

Earlier this month, Focus Wales held a showcase at ESNS in Groningen, the Netherlands, featuring Welsh bands CVC and The Family Battenburg. Speaking to Billboard UK, Focus Wales co-founder and booker Andy Jones explained that the festival’s presence at ESNS “ensures that Focus Wales and, more broadly, Wales as a music market, is part of the wider conversation with the European music community.” 

In 2024, Focus Wales played host to performances from Spiritualized, The Mysterines and Antony Szmierek, among others. For more information, visit the festival’s official website.

More African artists are coming for the global spotlight in 2025.
Qing Madi, who was featured on Billboard‘s 21 Under 21 list last year and has been featured on Spotify and Genius‘ 2025 Artists to Watch lists, readied fans for her debut album I Am the Blueprint, which dropped Friday (Jan. 31) with her romantic single “Akanchawa” arriving right in time for Valentine’s Day. Darkoo pays homage to P-Square and late 2000s Afrobeats on her new club jam “Focus on Me (All the Sexy Girls in the Club).” And Teni and Black Sherif get in their introspective bag with their new singles “Money” and “Lord I’m Amazed,” respectively.

We’ve also changed the name of our column from “Afrobeats Fresh Picks” to “African Fresh Picks,” to be more inclusive of artists coming out of the continent whose music exists beyond the borders of “Afrobeats.” While we’ve always featured African artists who’ve made alté, amapiano, highlife and more styles of music, we want that to be reflected in the title, too.

We’ve highlighted 10 of our favorite new songs by African acts that have come out roughly within the last month. Check out our latest Fresh Picks, and get the new year started with our Spotify playlist below.

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Darkoo, “Focus on Me (All the Sexy Girls in the Club)”  

Following her frothy summer banger “Favourite Girl” — which is nominated for song of the year at the 2025 MOBO Awards — British-Nigerian singer Darkoo gets the new year and all the parties started with “Focus on Me (All the Sexy Girls in the Club.)” The infectious waist-whining anthem samples P-Square’s 2009 hit “Gimmie Dat” for a nostalgic Afrobeats vibe, while the accompanying music video pays homage to the iconic Nigerian duo’s 2007 “Do Me” visual.  

Qing Madi, “Akanchawa” 

Qing Madi is giving all her love to someone special on “Akanchawa,” which arrived before she released her debut album I Am the Blueprint today via JTON Music. “Akanchawa” is an Igbo word meaning “good hands” or “hands that bring good things,” and she’s beyond grateful to have this love come into her life. And Marvey’s mellifluous production enhances the sweetness of the song.  

Nasty C, “For Certain”  

Nasty C gave his fans “a little gift” at the end of 2024: the sizzling single “For Certain.” The South African rapper touts his cool factor while reflecting on the importance of legacy when he asks, “What is your reason for breathin’?” and “What you go leave when you leavin’?” in the first verse.    

Mabel & King Promise, “All Over You”  

After collaborating with Afroswing king Kojo Funds and Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif last year, Mabel teams up with Ghanian singer-songwriter King Promise on the tantalizing record “All Over You.” The duo craves an intimate exploration of one another, as Mabel sings, “That pillow talk is talking, please tell me some more/ Hands on mine, skin to skin, eye to eye.” As a fan of Asake’s right-hand producer Magicsticks, Mabel traveled to Lagos to make the song with him, according to a press release, and he makes his signature log drum-infused percussion and compelling crowd vocals loud and clear on “All Over You.” 

DeJ Loaf, Runtown & Libianca, “Up Or Down”  

Def Loaf recruits Nigerian singer-songwriter Runtown and Cameroonian-American artist Libianca for “Up Or Down.” Producer Cheekychizzy’s pulsating rhythm sets the tone for the topsy-turvy tune, as the Detroit rapper sings about loyally waiting for someone to come back around. Meanwhile, Runtown wants a girl for a good time but not a long time, and Libianca croons about loving someone with commitment issues.

Teni, “Money”

“They say money don’t buy you happiness/ Money can’t buy you love/ Money don’t fill this emptiness/ But I want all the money in the world,” Teni croons on her latest single, a piano ballad that’s a departure from the bops on her fantastic last album, Tears of the Sun. But the stripped-down song instead serves as a showcase for her vocals and songwriting, a simple yet deeply affecting entry into her growing catalog.

Black Sherif, “Lord I’m Amazed”

The Ghanaian MC continues sketching the story of his life through his latest string of fantastic singles — many of which have appeared in this column — and “Lord I’m Amazed” is the latest in that lineage. This is more contemplative than some of his higher-energy cuts, but it’s exactly that that sets it apart, as Sherif takes a moment to step back and reflect on the blessings in his life and how far he’s come. Even when he departs from his usual flow, no one sounds like him right now, which is the highest praise for an artist of his caliber.

Andy S feat. Sarahmée, “Dracula”

The sheer ferocity that storms through from Côte d’Ivorian rapper Andy S. on this track spans languages — she raps primarily in French — and cultures, as she and Senegalese-Canadian MC Sarahmée rip through this track, bringing high drill energy over an understated beat. The song appears on Andy S.’s brand new EP Born Ready, which is six explosive tracks of all different vibes, and is a fascinating introduction to a bright and promising artist.

Krizbeatz & Tekno feat. taves & Adewale Ayuba, “The Roof”

Veteran producer Krizbeatz took a turn as artist with his new album Daddy Daycare, and he tapped longtime collaborator Tekno to helm this track alongside saves and Adewale Ayuba. The simple hook dominates, but, perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s the production that really takes center stage, pulling from traditional Afrobeats drums, R&B stylings, amapiano log drum accents and electro undertones to craft a constantly-mutating beat that provides the perfect platform for the vocalists to groove over.

Carter Efe & Khaid, “PRAY”

Carter Eye may be best known as a comedian — certainly that’s where much of his social media energy lies — but his forays into music have borne fruit, too, first with the Berri Tiga-assisted “Machala” a few years ago and now most recently with this new cut with Khaid, one of the best young vocalists and hitmakers to emerge in the past two years. There’s not much that Khaid touches that doesn’t become an immediate earworm, and “PRAY” is no different — the rising singer is destined for greatness sooner rather than later, as his catalog keeps growing with hit after hit.

The Game has planted himself on the front lines of Los Angeles looking for ways to help the community and get the city back on its feet ever since the tragic wildfires began blazing through L.A. County earlier in January.

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Following his inauguration, President Donald Trump paid a visit to California on Jan. 24, but Game took issue with Trump making a quick stop touring the Palisades Fire and not the other areas which were also left devastated.

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“Obviously Trump came to see the Palisades fire and everyone affected needs hearts, but these people are just as important,” Game told TMZ. “I think that President Trump and anybody else that is running the country need to come down here and do their due diligence here as well.”

The Compton native added, per HipHopDX: “I think President Trump went over to the affected areas of Pacific Palisades, but he didn’t make his way to Altadena. I’m not telling President Trump what he has to do or what he should do or nothing like that, but let’s not forget about Altadena.”

Earlier in the month, Game was boots on the ground helping Pasadena firefighters battle the blaze by delivering food, drinks and supplies like blankets.

“Me & my team have been down here with the brave men & women fire fighters on the grown day in & day out assisting anyway I can do make their days a little easier,” he wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. “The hearts & level of humility in each & every soul down here is a beautiful thing to witness & be a part of. These fighters are coming from all over the city, state & country to help put an end to what has been a long week of catastrophic events caused by these fires.”

Game even shifted his focus to an animal rescue mission where he went around Pasadena and Altadena looking to find pets and reunite them with their owners.

L.A. radio legend Big Boy gave The Game his flowers for being outside during a time like this. “The Game is out there… I was reading the comments and it was so much positivity under that,” Big Boy said. “And if he can get someone else out there — just one more person out there, that’s beautiful.”

L.A.’s FireAid Benefit Concert took place on Thursday night (Jan. 30) with Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma and many more hitting the stages at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Balmer matched every dollar donated during the concert.

Those wanting to donate to Los Angeles wildfire relief funds are encouraged to visit fireaidla.org.

Following Kurt Cobain‘s death by suicide in April 1994, the living members of Nirvana went their separate ways, with drummer Dave Grohl and guitarist Pat Smear teaming up in the Foo Fighters and bassist Krist Novoselic pursuing a series of solo and band projects. Over the years, most fans were resigned to the fact that they’d never hear the trio perform the grunge icon’s songs live again.

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But over the past 20+ years, Grohl, Novoselic and Smear — the latter a Los Angeles punk legend who joined the group in time for the 1993 In Utero tour and remained with them until Cobain’s death — have come together a handful of times to both honor Nirvana’s legacy and, seemingly, just to relive their lightning-in-a-bottle musical brotherhood again.

In light of their latest get back at Thursday night’s (Jan. 30) all-star FireAid relief fundraiser for victim’s of this month’s devastating L.A. wildfires — where they were once again joined by a handful of fierce female singers — check out a list of the times they’re performed together over the years.

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12-12-12: The Concert For Sandy Relief

If you’re going to step back on stage for the first time in nearly two decades, it helps to have a Beatle around. In 2012, Grohl, Novoselic and Smear were joined by Sir Paul McCartney for the rollicking live debut of the raging new song they wrote together, “Cut Me Some Slack,” for the all-star fundraiser for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

The Grammy-winning song was featured on the soundtrack to Groh’s 2013 documentary about the legendary Los Angeles recording studio Sound City.

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They got FabVana back together again for a run through “Cut Me Some Slack” on Saturday Night Live in December 2012 when Macca was the musical guest.

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The trio were on hand again in July 2013 when the members played their first hometown show in more than 15 years, joining McCartney at his Safeco Field show for another run through “Slack.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

When Cobain, Grohl and Novoselic were inducted into the RRHOF in 2014 in their first year of eligibility, the living members performed a searing four-song set with a group of female vocalists fans dubbed “HerVana.” Given the impossible task of recreating Cobain’s searing vocals and slashing guitar, they smartly played the set of the band’s classic tunes with guest vocalists Joan Jett (“Smells Like Teen Spirit”), Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon (“Aneurysm”), St. Vincent (“Lithium”) and Lorde (“All Apologies”).

It was the first time the trio had performed any Nirvana songs live without Cobain, but not the last.

Saint Vitus Club Show

After the four-song RRHOF reunion, the band had not had enough, so they hit Greenpoint, Brooklyn’s 350-capacity Saint Vitus metal club for a super-exclusive bonus session featuring Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis and Deer Tick’s John McCauley, as well as St. Vincent and Gordon, for a 19-song set that ended well past 4 a.m.

Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party

The music legend’s annual Grammy party is always full of surprises, but nobody was expecting Grohl, Novoselic and Smear to hop on stage with Beck in 2016 for a run through David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World,” with Beck on vocals and guitar; Nirvana famously covered the song on their 1994 MTV Unplugged in New York album.

Concrete and Gold Tour

Considering they were at Safeco Field in Seattle for a stop on their Concrete and Gold tour in September 2018 — and Novoselic’s Giants in the Trees roots-rock band were opening — it made sense that Grohl, Novo and Smear teamed up for a cover of the Vaselines’ “Molly’s Lips“; Nirvana frequently covered the song in their heyday and it was included on their 1992 odds-and-sods compilation Incesticide.

Earlier in the tour, Novoselic also joined them on the Concrete and Gold stop in December 2017 in Eugene, OR to run through the Foo Fighters’ 1995 hit “Big Me.”

Cal Jam

Jett and McCauley were back in the fold at the 2018 Cal Jam in San Bernardino, CA, where the punk legend took lead vocals on “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Breed” and “All Apologies,” with the Deer Tick singer handling “Serve the Servants,” “Scentless Apprentice” and “In Bloom.”

Art of Elysium

A “Dave Grohl & Friends”-touted set turned into another reunion at this 2020 gala, where Beck (“In Bloom,” “Been a Son,” “The Man Who Sold The World”) and St. Vincent (“Lithium”) again handled vocals on Nirvana standards, while Grohl’s then-13-year-old daughter, Violet, stole the show during the five-song set with a mournful version of “Heart-Shaped Box.”

FireAid

At Thursday’s night’s (Jan. 30, 2025) star-studded pair of shows for fire relief, HerVana rose again in an unannounced performance that mimicked the fierce female energy of the RRHOF induction. St. Vincent ripped “Breed,” Gordon crushed “School,” Jett howled through “Territorial Pissings” and Violet Grohl did it again with her confident vocals on the In Utero classic “All Apologies” as her proud dad pounded away on the drums behind her.

Lola Young has bagged a second week at No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart with her breakout hit “Messy” (Jan. 31). The song first hit the top spot last week after dethroning Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True,” which reigned for eight non-consecutive weeks. The London-based musician’s star continues to rise with the song hitting […]

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