Author: Amanda Collins
A Justin Bieber impersonator has tricked the XS at The Wynn nightclub in Las Vegas into letting him perform – find out more below. Over the weekend (August 16), a Bieber impersonator hijacked EDM DJ and producer Gryffin’s set at XS, duping the venue into thinking he was the real Canadian pop star. The impersonator – identified as Dylan Desclos – showed up to the venue with a full team and security, who convinced the nightclub into letting him perform a few songs. The impersonator’s team then approached Gryffin, who agreed to let “Bieber” hop on stage for ‘Sorry’. It…
Global dance music production company Insomniac Events claims in a bombshell new lawsuit that a trio of Miami club operators is trying to “bully” its way into total control of two of the city’s dance venues — including by threatening to launch a “smear campaign” against Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella. The lawsuit, filed Aug. 4 in Florida federal court, targets promoters David Sinopoli, Davide L. Danese and Jose Gabriel Coloma Cano. The three men, referred to in the lawsuit as “CDD,” are longstanding figures in Miami nightlife who assumed control of the city’s famed Club Space in 2016. They are also half…
Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford has recalled the heartbreaking moment he found out that Ozzy Osbourne had died. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The heavy metal pioneer frontman died last month (July 22) at age 76. In a statement, his family shared that he was “surrounded by love” at the time of his passing. His death came just weeks after he played a final live show in his hometown, and raised “a ton” of money for charity along the way. The farewell ‘Back To The Beginning’ show with Black Sabbath featured performances from a massive roster of rock and…
As Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the 11th non-consecutive week, Billboard has learned that his team will not submit the album, any of the 37 songs on the voluminous set, or Wallen for consideration for the 68th Grammy Awards, to be held Feb. 1, 2026. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Hits Daily Double broke the news earlier Tuesday (Aug. 19) that the album would not be submitted, but Billboard understands that the action goes further and includes not putting Wallen forward in any category, such as best country solo…
Kneecap have hit out the Metropolitan Police after Public Order Act conditions were issued for rapper Mo Chara’s upcoming court appearance. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance Mo Chara is scheduled to appear at the Westminster Magistrates Court later today (August 20) at 9am over terrorism charges lobbied against him. It will be his second appearance at the Westminster Magistrates Court, following an appearance in June. The June appearance saw Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – being released on unconditional bail after being charged with a terror offence for…
The singer and actress Apollonia, a Prince protegee who co-starred in his 1984 film Purple Rain, alleges in a new lawsuit that the estate of the late pop icon is trying to “steal” her name in bad faith trademark proceedings. Apollonia (Patty Kotero) brought the claims in a Tuesday (Aug. 19) complaint against Paisley Park Enterprises LLC, one of the entities that has managed Prince’s affairs since his death in 2016. Apollonia rose to fame playing a character of the same name in Purple Rain, and has since used the moniker for music releases, acting credits and a podcast hosting…
Ariana DeBose is mourning the death of her mother, Gina Michelle DeBose, who died on Aug. 17 at age 57 after battling Stage 3 ovarian cancer. In a touching post on Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 19), DeBose wrote: “At 10:28 am on August 17th my gorgeous, hilarious, outspoken, warrior queen Mother – Gina Michelle DeBose – passed away due to complications with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I couldn’t be more proud of her and how she fought this insidious disease over the past 3 years. She was 57 years young. “She was my favorite person, my biggest fan and toughest…
Exuding an adoration for the ukulele and its history, amidst a catchy funk and disco-touched pop flair, “Ukelately” is an playful new track from Stephen Webber. Webber, an Emmy-winning composer and Grammy-nominated producer, also spent years as a professor and dean at Berklee College of Music. His talents as an academic, multi-instrumentalist, author, and writer of symphonies are notable — and with “Ukelately” he successfully pursues a more specific charm, showcasing his love for the titular instrument and its history within a replay-inducing captivation. A funky bass drive and flourishing strings show a magnetic amiability from the get-go, with shades…
“Six thousand seats is the sweet spot for Live Nation right now,” company CEO Michael Rapino said during a press conference in Salt Lake City on Tuesday (Aug. 19) to unveil one of the company’s newest venues, a 6,000-seat concert hall being constructed in partnership with Smith Entertainment Group. Live Nation is currently on a building spree, developing more than a dozen mid-sized venues across the country as it looks to create new opportunities for artists like Bailey Zimmerman and Goose to connect with fans. Many of the venues, like the downtown Salt Lake City concert hall detailed during the…
The only sure thing in this earnings season is unpredictability. While the global economy remains resilient in the face of U.S. tariffs, and U.S. gross domestic product grew 3% in Q2, stocks took a hit from a weak U.S. jobs report on Aug. 1, and some experts believe a constant drip, drip, drip of negative developments will cause “death by a thousand cuts.” Music companies’ early results also offered mixed signals. Spotify, the first music company out of the gate on July 29, posted solid year-over-year growth but disappointed investors with weaker-than-expected guidance for the third quarter. Spotify shares dipped…