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Eminem performs ‘Walk on Water’ live for the first time (sans Beyoncé, sadly)

sudshr47 November 12, 2017

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Eminem’s Revival is off to a great start. 

Two days after the rapper dropped the first track from his new album, he showed up at the MTV EMAs to perform it in person.

And even though Beyoncé wasn’t around to lend her vocals this time, Eminem had no trouble commanding the stage with his intense, introspective performance. (Skylar Grey, who co-wrote Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie,” subbed in for Beyoncé’s parts.)

Eminem’s spent the past several weeks teasing the impending release of Revival – his first new album in four years – but as of now, we don’t know exactly when it’ll hit. If the rollout of “Walk on Water” is any indication, though, Eminem still knows exactly how to make a big splash.  Read more…

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Taylor Swift sang on a jewel-encrusted snake microphone at ‘SNL’ because of course she did

sudshr47 November 12, 2017

The old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now, but the new one was more than happy to pick up when Saturday Night Live came calling.
Over the weekend, Taylor Swift hit 30 Rock as a musical guest for the first time since 2009, bringing her repu…

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Taylor Swift’s new album ‘reputation’ confirms she’s mad as hell (and in love)

sudshr47 November 10, 2017

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“New Years Day,” the last song on Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, reputation, is so good it makes me angry.

It’s soft and lithe and haunting and beautiful and a timely reminder that she is currently unparalleled among her pop star brethren in her ability to hone in on specific details – hand squeezes in the back of a taxi, glitter on the floor after an all-night party — and turn those lyrics into a memory you didn’t realize you had. 

If only more of the album reached that high.

As anyone who spends time online is well aware, Swift has rebranded herself, leaning into her darker edges and trying to adjust a public persona that has struggled over the last year or so amid feuds and various bad PR cycles.  Read more…

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Taylor Swift seems to diss on Kanye West in ‘This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things’ and Twitter’s loving it

sudshr47 November 10, 2017

Squad, Taylor Swift’s reputation has landed, and it was never going to be without a few swipes.
The pop mogul’s highly anticipated sixth studio album has dropped, with one of the tracks generating a significant amount of buzz, “This Is Why We Can’t H…

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Taylor Swift’s ‘reputation’ is finally here

sudshr47 November 10, 2017

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Well folks, it’s finally here.

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, reputation, has dropped, 15 songs strong and ready for hardcore fan deconstruction.

#reputation is out now. Let the games beginhttps://t.co/oExj2XFGvH pic.twitter.com/GzA6cTEwjf

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) November 10, 2017

The pop mogul released the album before midnight ET on Nov. 10, notoriously holding it from streaming services for a week. For now, it seems like the only way to listen is to buy it in a store or online on a service such as iTunes.  Read more…

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A new nonprofit aims to put music back into schools

sudshr47 November 9, 2017

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When a child picks up an instrument — whether it’s a guitar, trombone, flute, or cello — they’re receiving a unique brand of education that cannot be taught from a textbook. 

However, there more than 3.8 million pre-K through grade 12 students in the United States who have zero access to music education. Whether this stems from a lack of funding or a lack of interest, students across America are missing out on the type of valuable lessons that can be taught only through music education. 

A new nonprofit called The GRAMMY Music Education Coalition aims to dramatically lessen this number by covering the expensive costs of musical instruments, recording equipment, and professional development courses for teachers in Philadelphia, New York City, and Nashville.    Read more…

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This K-Pop star is a much bigger deal than Melania Trump

sudshr47 November 9, 2017

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Touring around Asia with your megalomaniac husband sure is fun, but if you stand next to a huge K-Pop star, prepare to be ignored.

Melania was just casually hanging out with some teens in South Korea on Tuesday, when suddenly the girls spotted Minho, a member of the South Korean boy-band SHINee.

People found Minho’s casual upstaging pretty amusing.

When Minho got more impact ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ https://t.co/41HWoJCABl

— Min Kim | See bio 👇 (@bibangkoi) November 8, 2017

I mean if minho was stood behind me I think I’d react the same 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ykpUg9YbQP

— Helen Leatham (@HelenLXD) November 8, 2017 Read more…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda to reprise ‘Hamilton’ role…in Puerto Rico

sudshr47 November 8, 2017

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Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will reprise his iconic role. In 2019, Miranda will return to the award-winning musical in the title role when it opens in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to Playbill. 

Miranda is loud and proud of his Puerto Rican heritage, and of the diverse, color-blind Hamilton cast as it reflects his American upbringing. His last performance as Alexander Hamilton was in July 2016.

“Bringing [Hamilton] to Puerto Rico is a dream that I’ve had since we first opened at The Public Theater in 2015,” Miranda said in a statement through Playbill. “When I last visited the island, a few weeks before Hurricane Maria, I had made a commitment to not only bring the show to Puerto Rico, but also return again to the title role. In the aftermath of Maria we decided to expedite the announcement of the project to send a bold message that Puerto Rico will recover and be back in business, stronger than ever.” Read more…

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Lorde’s fans sang to her during her 21st birthday concert

sudshr47 November 8, 2017

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Your 21st birthday may have been the best you’ve ever had (so far), but it probably doesn’t compare to Lorde’s.

The singer celebrated one of the most important years of her life with thousands of the most important people in her life — her devoted fans. During a break between songs, the crowd joined together for a round of “Happy Birthday”.

Happy 21st, Lorde! And may you continue dance awkwardly into your new year! 

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