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Doja Cat has shared the video for her May single “Vegas,” the lead offering from the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, ELVIS, coming to theaters June 24. The soundtrack will arrive the same day via Iona/RCA Records.

Doja Cat has shared the video for her new track ‘Vegas’, which she recorded for the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic.The footage, which you can see below, features a cameo by Shonka Dukureh, the singer and actress who plays early rock n roll pioneer Big Mama Thornton in Luhrmann’s Elvis. Thornton’s original version of ‘Hound Dog’ is incorporated into Doja Cat’s new track, and was famously re-recorded by Presley to huge success.Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks and Jack White are among the others who will feature on the soundtrack.It will also include “original songs and recordings” by Presley himself along with the film’s star, Austin Butler.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWhen Jack White has performed in Los Angeles on past post-White Stripes tours, he’s often chosen venues that seem to fit his grand but down-and-dirty rock aesthetic: historic, stately and maybe dimly grungy places like the Shrine and Mayan. Take a look at the itinerary for his in-progress “Supply Chain Issues Tour,” though, and you’ll find that he’s favoring newer, shinier places.

Måneskin have spoken to NME about working with director Baz Luhrman on their cover of ‘If I Can Dream’ for upcoming Elvis biopic.Elvis, the upcoming Presley biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann that’s set to arrive in cinemas next month, comes with a soundtrack of covers along with “original songs and recordings” by Presley himself and the film’s star, Austin Butler. Artists to have contributed include Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Swae Lee, Diplo, Chris Isaak, Denzel Curry, Jazmine Sullivan, Pnau and more.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, Måneskin told us about recording their version of Evlis’ “huge ballad” ‘If I Can Dream’.“We were talking about it with Baz Luhrmann, who had this really cool, super-smart idea, because it would have been so easy to give us an up-tempo song and go super rock-ish,” said frontman Damiano David.

Jack White has called for greater gun control in the US following the Uvalde school shooting this week.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack.

Metallica made an appearance at San Francisco Giants’ baseball match with the New York Mets yesterday (May 24).The metal veterans returned to their hometown to perform the national anthem and see singer James Hetfield throw the first pitch. It’s the eighth time the band have performed the annual tradition.“It’s a tradition that we’ve missed the last two seasons, so we’re really excited for the return of Metallica Night at Oracle Park with our hometown baseball team, the San Francisco Giants,” Metallica said in a statement via Consequence.“This year marks the eighth time we’ll take the field for the National Anthem, first pitch, and a few other pre-game shenanigans.”.@Metallica played tonight’s national anthem with City Connect guitars and equipment pic.twitter.com/a6lAkV0Db2— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 25, 2022It comes a month after Jack White also took to the field at Comerica Park in Detroit to perform the US national anthem before the Detroit Tigers’ baseball game against the Chicago White Sox.The performance coincided with the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Fear Of The Dawn’.Last week, Metallica frontman Hetfield praised his bandmates during an on-stage speech in Brazil last, saying that their support “means the world to me”.“I’ve gotta tell you, I wasn’t feeling very good before I came out here,” the frontman said.

Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks and Jack White are among those who will feature on the soundtrack for Elvis, the upcoming Presley biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann that’s set to arrive in theatres next month.The soundtrack will also include “original songs and recordings” by Presley himself along with the film’s star, Austin Butler. Cee Lo Green will join Eminem on a song, while Swae Lee and Diplo will also unite.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe full artist lineup for the “Elvis” soundtrack has been revealed — although still not the actual tracks they’re performing — and among those takin’ care of business on the album are Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Jack White and Jazmine Sullivan.A handful of the artists named were already known, including Kacey Musgraves, who said on the Met Gala red carpet that she’ll be doing “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for the film; Maneskin, whose version of “If I Can Dream” was used in a recent teaser trailer; and Doja Cat, whose “Vegas” was already released as the album’s first single.But that still left room for plenty of surprises in Monday’s announcement. Along with the aforementioned, the lineup includes CeeLo Green, who is listed as a collaborator with Eminem on their mystery track; the combination of Swae Lee and Diplo; and Chris Isaak and Pnau, among others.

Earlier this month, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville opened with The First Waltz – a spectacular three-day inaugural celebration live music.

Earlier this month, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville opened with The First Waltz – a spectacular three-day inaugural celebration live music.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMy Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Future, and Jack White will headline the 2022 edition of Music Midtown, which will also feature performances from Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Phoenix, Turnstile, Louis The Child, A Day To Remember, 2 Chainz, Quinn XCII, Conan Gray, Denzel Curry and many more. The full lineup appears below.Over 30 artists, four stages and two full days of music will take place September 17-18 at Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta. Two-day tickets go on sale Friday, May 20 at 10am ET via www.musicmidtown.com, with Layaway Plans starting at $19 down.“Over twenty-five years strong, Music Midtown remains a monumental music festival that brings a diverse lineup of the biggest names in music year-after-year, while giving back to the city that I proudly call home.

Jack White has praised Olivia Rodrigo for “introducing another set of youth to the love of vinyl records” after meeting the singer for the first time.In an Instagram post, White – who owns the Third Man label and pressing plants – shared photos of himself and Rodrigo, as well as a video of them embracing.“I had the chance to meet a talented singer and musician today named Olivia Rodrigo,” he wrote.“She’s very cool, very real and very much a lover of music. She’s also introducing another set of youth to the love of vinyl records as well.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has shut down production due to a “recurrence” of COVID-19.After Colbert returned to the show last week after testing positive for the coronavirus, a message posted on the show’s Twitter account on Monday (May 9) confirmed the show will be placed back on hiatus.“Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID,” the post reads. “Out of an abundance of caution for his staff, guests, and audience, he will be isolating for a few additional days. The Late Show will not be taping new episodes until further notice.”Responding to the news, Colbert wrote: “WORST.

vinyl industry,” VMP chief executive officer Cameron Schaefer said. “With this in mind, we’ve decided to press records in a way that provides an incredible experience for our customers and visitors to our plant.”A post shared by VMP (@vinylmeplease)Development of the new experiential space, which will allow fans to see how records are made first-hand, and includes a bar, listening room, and retail area, has been overseen by record-maker Gary Salstrom.“I’m thrilled to have the resources and partners required to make the best vinyl LPs ever produced, in a place where the experience will be as special as the finished goods,” Salstrom said.Artist, producer, and Acony Records co-founder David Rawlings has also joined the project as partner and chief groove officer.“It’s a dream to work with Gary refining and innovating to press the finest records possible,” Rawlings said.

Arctic Monkeys, Björk, Travis Scott, Lorde and more have been announced for the debut edition of Primavera Sound in South America later this year.Three events are set to take place in Brazil, Chile and Argentina in November with the line-ups also including Jack White, Pixies, Interpol, Charli XCX, Beach House, Father John Misty, Phoebe Bridgers and Mitski.Notably, the trio of performances mark Travis Scott’s return to the festival stage for the first time since the Astroworld tragedy.The rapper has played a series of intimate, private engagements in recent months, including a Coachella afterparty.O lineup por dia do #PrimaveraSoundSaoPaulo também já está entre nós!

Vampire Weekend.Vampire Weekend, who will headline the first day of the festival, is joined by three other new additions: rapper and producer JPEGMAFIA, Mongolian metal band The Hu and Indian metal outfit Bloodywood.The four freshly added acts will join previously announced performers that include Jack White, Halsey, Foals, Bonobo, Fontaines D.C., Dinosaur Jr, Syd, Arlo Parks, Black Pumas, Tom Misch, Mura Masa, Hiatus Kaiyote, Superorganism, Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail and more.More acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.⚡️LINE UP UPDATED⚡️7/29（金）ヘッドライナーにVAMPIRE WEEKEND 決定！第2弾ラインナップ発表！≫ https://t.co/9rieugS4hR#fujirock #フジロック pic.twitter.com/aA28zyXEWl— FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (@fujirock_jp) April 22, 2022The annual festival, which was established in 1997, will return to Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture from July 29 to 31 this year. Advance tickets for this year’s festival are now on sale until June 16.This marks the return of international artists to Fuji Rock Festival following a 2021 edition comprising an all-Japanese line-up.

Stephen Colbert has tested positive for COVID-19 but that won’t stop him from cracking the jokes.

Jack White and Olivia Jean’s same-day engagement and marriage was more of an impulse than anything

Jack White performed his song ‘What’s The Trick’ on last night’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (April 20) – you can watch his performance and interview with Colbert below.The track is taken from the guitarist’s recently released solo album ‘Fear Of The Dawn’, the first of two LPs that are set to be released by the White Stripes musician in 2022.White and his live band delivered an electric performance of ‘What’s The Trick’ during yesterday’s episode of The Late Show following an interview with host Colbert.White spoke to Colbert about his recent on-stage marriage to Olivia Jean and recalled a piece of advice he once received from the late Prince: “Don’t let anyone tell you how to play your guitar, Jack.”You can watch White’s performance of ‘What’s The Trick’ in the above clip, and see White’s interview with Colbert below.White has also this week shared the Jason Lester-directed video for ‘What’s The Trick’, which you can only watch on White’s Facebook page here.The clip features a host of Nashville musicians, including Regina McCrary (of the McCrary Sisters) and the singer-songwriters Adia Victoria and Lola Kirke. Recordings of shows from Jack White‘s ongoing world tour are currently being made available to stream or download via the live concert streaming platform Nugs.net.White’s tour will visit London for two dates in late June, with support from Chubby and The Gang and Yard Act.

Wet Leg fly in at Number 1 with their self-titled debut album, fronting a spectacular hat-trick of chart success for independent record labels who dominate all top three places on this week’s Official Albums Chart for the first time in more than a decade.

Wet Leg score the highest new entry on this week’s Official Irish Albums Chart.

Jay-Z‘s performance at the June 2001 edition of Hot 97 Summer Jam at Nassau Coliseum in New York, over two decades after it took place.The legendary set saw the rapper bring out Michael Jackson and Missy Elliott and, infamously, debut his Nas and Mobb Deep diss track ‘Takeover’ ahead of its inclusion on the album ‘The Blueprint’ a few months later.While performing the song during his Summer Jam set, Jay projected onto huge screens a photo of Mobb Deep member Prodigy taking part in a dance class as a child. Jay went on to reference the moment on the studio version of the track, rapping, “Don’t be the next contestant on that Summer Jam screen“.Though audio of the set has long been available, video has not been easily accessible until this week, when YouTube channel HipHopVCR uploaded all 57 minutes of the performance in full, as Stereogum points out.

Jack White‘s current world tour are being made available to listen to as soundboard recordings.Coinciding with the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Fear Of The Dawn’, the tour kicked off in Detroit on April 8 at the Masonic Temple Theatre, where the former White Stripe frontman proposed to and married his partner, singer-songwriter Olivia Jean.Earlier that day, White performed the US national anthem to open the Detroit Tigers’ baseball game against the Chicago White Sox.Now, shows from the ‘Supply Chain Issues’ tour has been made available to download or stream via live concert streaming platform Nugs.net, which is available to access for a subscription of $12.99 per month (£9.99).Fans with a subscription can access shows from White’s current run, with more to be added over the course of the tour, along with shows from previous tours. White’s tour runs to the end of August, including appearances in the UK on June 27 and 28 in London and throughout Europe across July.

Stevie Nicks, Jack White and Pink have been announced to headline Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in California this autumn.Vedder, who will also play a solo headline set, topped the bill on all three nights of last year’s event after it returned following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.The festival at Dana Point will also feature Broken Social Scene performing ‘You Forgot It In People’, and other sets by St. Vincent, Khruangbin, Brittany Howard, Manchester Orchestra, Kevin Morby, Gang Of Youths, Bomba Estereo, Noga Erez, Billy Strings and many others.Ohana Festival, which launched in 2016, runs from August 30-September 2, 2022. Pre-sale tickets go live tomorrow (April 13) at 10am PT/6pm BST.

Wet Leg are currently leading the pack in the race for this week’s Number One album in the UK.On Friday (April 8), the Isle of Wight indie duo – comprising Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – released their self-titled debut LP.The 12-track project featured the singles ‘Chaise Longue’, ‘Wet Dream’, ‘Too Late Now’, ‘Oh No’, ‘Angelica’ and ‘Ur Mum’.In the midweeks, the Official Charts Company has revealed that ‘Wet Leg’ is outselling its closest competition – Father John Misty’s ‘Chloë And The Next 20th Century’ – 4:1. If it holds on until Friday (April 15), it will be the band’s first UK Number One album.There are three other new entries – including Father John Misty at Number Two – that have cracked the Top Five in the midweeks: Jack White’s ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ (Three) and Kae Tempest’s ‘The Line Is A Curve’ (Four).Rounding out the rest of the Top Five is last week’s Number One, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Unlimited Love’.Elsewhere in the Top 10, Camila Cabello’s third album ‘Familia’ sits at Number Seven, while Joe Santriani‘s latest release, ‘The Elephants Of Mars’, is Number Nine.Pavement also look set to make a return to the chart for the first time in 23 years with a reissue of their 1999 album ‘Terror Twilight’.

Wet Leg lead the race for this week’s Number 1 album, currently outselling their closest competition almost 4:1. 

Gallery: 20 celebs who dated teenagers (Espresso)White has not yet commented further on the seemingly impromptu nuptials. However, Jean took to Instagram over the weekend to share a snap from the concert.

Jack White has suggested that The Rolling Stones copied The Beatles in a new interview.Speaking to MOJO, White praised frontman Mick Jagger saying that he was “smart” and was always “feeing whatever the hippest thing was” in the 1960s, including, he went on, “copying” The Beatles – their biggest rivals of the day.White explained: “People want The Rolling Stones to be cool, dirty, raucous. They don’t want to understand that The Rolling Stones were chasing a hit constantly and feeding off whatever the hippest thing was, copying whatever The Beatles did last week.“That disrupts the fantasy. And the fantasy’s amazing – I have indulged many times with those kinds of bands. That’s not an insult.

White Stripes' singer Jack White shocked fans on Friday night when he proposed to and married his girlfriend on stage during a show. White invited Olivia Jean, a songwriter and producer, on stage to play with the band during the gig, introducing her to fans as his girlfriend.

The White Stripes’ Jack White surprised fans by marrying musician Olivia Jean on stage during his homecoming show in Detroit, in the US, on Friday. The singer, songwriter and producer invited Jean on stage to join his performance and introduced her as his girlfriend.