Coldplay have made it back home.
31.05.2023 - 22:07 / variety.com
Emanuel Okusanya The Afro Nation Festival made a lively Stateside debut in Miami over Memorial Day weekend, taking place a the 40,000 capacity LoanDepot Park (formerly Marlins Park). With Burna Boy headlining day one and Wizkid taking the stage on day two, Afro Nation Miami had an unmistakable African essence, fusing afrobeats, amapiano, and reggae. The festival featured two distinct stages: the Audiomack Amapiano stage, featuring eclectic South African sounds, and the MainStage, with afrobeats and reggae. Mavado, Shenseea and an array of other acts covered the dancehall and reggae genres, while afrobeat aficionados were spoilt for choices with Asake, Black Sherif, Rema, Fireboy DML and the charismatic Uncle Waffles (who is female), among others. The festival grounds buzzed with energy as African vendors sold mouthwatering delights and people danced with abandon.
Day one kicked off with a vibrant performance from newcomer Cuhdeejah on the Audiomack Amapiano stage. Backed by a troupe of dancers, the Sierra Leonean-American singer unleashed her latest collaboration with none other than Snoop Dogg, “Bad Mama Jama.” Acknowledging that many in the crowd were discovering her music for the first time, Cuhdeejah told Variety after her performance, “It made me feel profoundly blessed — to have the power to captivate and move people with my words is an extraordinary gift.” Later in the day, 21-year-old Ghanaian highlife singer Black Sherif lit up the main stage with songs like his debut single, “First Sermon,” the sequel, “Second Sermon,” and an array of fan favorites like “Kwaku the Traveller.” After the set, Black Sherif marveled, “Moments like this feel unreal, because a few short years ago only my household knew I could
Coldplay have made it back home.
Easy Life and Mahalia have been announced as headliners for a new event titled Corona Sunsets Festival, set to take place in Hertfordshire.Taking place in Hatfield Park on Saturday, September 2, the one-day event will see Franc Moody, Newton Faulkner, Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn and Elder Island along with the headliners. A line-up of DJs are set to be announced in the coming weeks.The festival will also feature live art installations and culinary experiences all inspired but the sunset which are designed to connect attendees with nature during golden hour.Tickets for the event will go on sale on June 14 at 10am.
Thania Garcia Wet Leg took home record of the year for their self-titled debut studio album at this year’s Liberas Awards, also winning for video of the year (for “Ur Mum”), best alternative rock record, best remix (for “Too Late Now — the Soulwax Remix”) and the marketing genius award. Presented by A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.), the ceremony took place on June 15 in New York City’s Town Hall in midtown. Past record of the year winners include Arctic Monkeys, Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, Alabama Shakes, the War on Drugs, Big Thief, Phoebe Bridgers and the 2022 winner, Japanese Breakfast. Wet Leg’s sweep follows several major nominations and wins for the duo’s debut record, which also scored them their first Brit awards and a pair of Grammys.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter There’s been a battle brewing between two of Hollywood’s blockbuster talents. In one corner, Tom Cruise is gearing to take a victory lap from the behemoth success of “Top Gun: Maverick” with a sequel to his other big action franchise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” It’s expected to be one of the biggest movies of the summer when it opens on July 12. In the other corner, Christopher Nolan, one of the few directors so famous that his name alone can draw crowds, is readying to release his highly anticipated “Oppenheimer.” The big-budget drama about the creation of the atomic bomb launches just a week later on July 21.
The Weeknd is finally ready to bring his After Hours Til Dawn Tour to UK shores, having wowed crowds across the US with the show last year.
Thania Garcia Latin Grammy-nominated rapper Eladio Carrión is adding a second leg to his “Sauce USA Tour,” Variety can exclusively reveal. After completely selling out the first leg, Carrión’s 16-city lineup now includes its first stops in New York’s MSG Theater and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium. Carrión is set to deliver performances of his firey rap and urbano hits, namely those coming off his latest “3MEN2 KBRN” album, which included features from influential hip-hop titans like Future, Lil Wayne, Myke Towers, 50 Cent, Quavo and many more. With a start date of Oct. 7 in Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, part two of the “Sauce USA Tour” will see support from Venezuelan rapper Big Soto as the opening act. The first leg of the tour was announced last December, with a start date of May 5 in Texas.
The full truth. Kelly Clarkson hasn’t held back when talking — or singing — about her ex Brandon Blackstock.
Olivia Rodrigo has announced details of her brand-new song Vampire, set to be the first single lifted from her upcoming second studio album.
Remembering a friend. Celebrities paid tribute to Treat Williams after the actor’s shocking death in a motorcycle accident.
Golf lovers, it's time to par-tee because the 123rd U.S. Open Championship starts this week.From June 15-18 2023, 156 players will descend on the green at the Los Angeles Country Club's North Course for the Open, where the ultimate prize is 17.5 million—the biggest of the four major championships. For those with a cable package, parts of the U.S. Open Golf Championship will be aired on NBC and USA networks.
The Weeknd is finally ready to bring his After Hours Til Dawn Tour to UK shores, having wowed crowds across the US with the show last year.
It’s no exaggeration to say Manchester is a hotspot when it comes to music. Time after time, the city region welcomes artists from across the globe, as well as giving birth to, and launching the successful careers of home-grown acts.
upcoming co-host Julianne Hough and “So Help Me Todd” star Skylar Astin have been tapped to host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” a live pre-show that will present the first round of Tony Awards from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
It’s time to say goodbye to the gang at Sherman Oaks High. Never Have I Ever wrapped up with its fourth and final season — but not before delivering an epic sendoff for its characters.
Manchester United are 'interested' in signing highly-rated Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez ahead of this summer's transfer window officially opening for business next Wednesday.
The Weeknd is finally ready to bring his After Hours Til Dawn Tour to UK shores, having wowed crowds across the US with the show last year.
Coldplay have made it back home.
Taylor Sheridan and will be a Paramount+ original. Dickey, a character actress best known for her roles in “Hell or High Water” and “My Name Is Earl,” will star as Widow Dolliver, an old woman a press release for the series describes as someone “who has seen it all, and who does not waste time suffering fools.” Brings Plenty (“Yellowstone”) will portray one of Bass Reeves’ friends, a Choctaw Native American by the name of Minco Dodge. Morohunfola (“Run the World,” “The Chi”) will play a former Union solider-turned-prisoner known as Jackson “Jackrabbit” Cole.
Hailey Bieber to relaxed activewear championed by Olivia Wilde, there are plenty of sartorial themes to tap into this season. June is the hottest month for horseracing, Midsomer, and royal birthdays, so we can expect a blanket of stars to descend for each occasion. From Hailee Steinfeld to Emily Ratajkowski, we’ve rounded up the best celebrity snaps for you to enjoy and hopefully gain a style trick or two from… Justin and Hailey Bieber were spotted hand-in-hand as they hit the streets of Los Angeles.
From Terminator to Governator! Arnold Schwarzenegger played many roles throughout his impressive career.