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ReutersTaylor Swift, Obama lead tributes in star-studded Rock Hall of Fame ceremony
Taylor Swift serenaded Carole King, former U.S. President Barack Obama praised rapper JAY-Z, and Paul McCartney paid tribute to the Foo Fighters on Saturday at a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony that also honored Tina Turner and The Go-Gos. Obama, speaking via video, called 23-time Grammy winner JAY-Z "the embodiment of the American Dream" for his rise from a poor New York neighborhood to a billionaire songwriter, record executive and businessman.
VarietyDave Chappelle Inducts Jay-Z Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as Hip-Hop Heavies Dr. Dre, Eminem Show Up for LL Cool J
“I would like to apologize,” Dave Chapelle teased as he took the stage in Cleveland on Saturday night (Oct. 30). Speaking in jest, the comedian did not make the appearance about himself, as he had a job to do: help induct rapper-turned-mogul Jay-Z into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “I need everybody in […]
VarietyRead Taylor Swift’s Speech Welcoming Carole King, ‘the Greatest Songwriter of All Time,’ Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Carole King surely had more than her ears burning and her eyes welling as she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Saturday night. She might have felt the earth move under her feet as she accepted the powerful praise of Taylor Swift, whose 700-word speech lauded her forebear as “the greatest […]
Consequence of SoundLL Cool J Performs “Rock the Bells” with Eminem at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Watch
LL Cool J celebrated his induction by performing a medley of greatest hits. LL Cool J Performs “Rock the Bells” with Eminem at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Watch Alex Young
VarietyBryan Adams Tests Positive for COVID-19, Pulls Out of Tina Turner Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Country star Keith Urban stepped in for Bryan Adams at tonight’s (Oct. 30) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Adams was set to perform in a medley of songs with Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R. honoring inductee Tina Turner — recreating his duet of “It’s Only Love” (from his 1984 album, “Reckless”) with […]
VarietyTaylor Swift Sings ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ in Inducting Carole King Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift officially kicked off the 36th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame festivities with a tribute to Carole King, singing a show-opening cover of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.” Speaking about King’s blockbuster “Tapestry” album, released 50 years ago, Swift said, “It was a watershed moment for humans in the world with feelings […]
Associated PressLL Cool J, Carole King, Tina Turner inducted into Rock Hall
LL Cool J got together some of his heavyweight musical friends to usher him into rock immortality. Part of an eclectic 2021 class that includes Carole King, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren, Cool J was joined on stage by rapper Eminem and Jennifer Lopez for a powerful performance on Saturday night during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. With New York street style and swagger, Cool J was one of hip-hops first superstars in the 1980s and remains a relevant artist more than 40 years later.
VarietyThe Go-Go’s Recall Night of Tailing Queen’s Freddie Mercury, Tease Surprises Ahead of Rock Hall of Fame Induction
On the eve of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2021 induction ceremony, several honorees — The Go-Go’s, LL Cool J and “the Black Godfather” Clarence Avant — gathered to celebrate the unveiling of an inductee signature panel that will live on display in the Hall long after the gala ends. The […]
NBC NewsRapper Fetty Wap arrested by FBI on federal drug charges months after daughter's death
The artist, best known for 2014's "Trap Queen," pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail on Friday.
Yahoo MusicIn defense of 'Shock Treatment,' the failed, forgotten, prescient 'Rocky Horror' sequel
Given how accurately the misunderstood 1981 film predicted the future, it’s actually spookier than anything that took place inside Frank N. Furter's castle.
Yahoo EntertainmentMadonna slams cancel culture: 'There's no debate, there's no discussion'
The singer says Kanye West's album "Donda" is the only thing she's heard lately that has inspired her.
Yahoo CelebrityGigi Hadid and Zayn Malik break up following reports of his alleged altercation with her mom
The model and singer first dated in 2015.
STYLECASTERHalloween Costume Trends 2021: Olivia Rodrigo, Squid Game & Kim K
Is it just me, or has this past year given us the most fashionable options yet?
Entertainment WeeklyOlivia Rodrigo and the Weeknd top the list of 2021 American Music Award nominees
See the full list of nominations.
DeadlineRobin McNamara Dies: Star Of Broadway’s ‘Hair’, One-Hit-Wonder With ‘Lay a Little Lovin’ On Me’ Was 74
Robin McNamara, a struggling New York singer-songwriting in the late 1960s who answered a casting call for a new show called Hair and landed a starring role with the replacement cast on Broadway, died Oct. 21. He was 74. His death was announced today on his official website, though additional details were sparse. Showbiz & […]
Yahoo MusicAdam Levine addresses criticism over his reaction to a fan grabbing him on stage: 'I was really startled'
During Maroon 5's performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, Levine had his eyes closed while singing when a female fan rushed the stage and threw her arms around him.
Yahoo Music'The Voice' mentor Ed Sheeran shares embarrassing, out-of-tune performance from age 14: 'It’s really bad!'
"I couldn’t even sing in tune till I was about 16! I’m going to show you something, because no one ever believes me," the superstar singer-songwriter told two young contestants.
PeopleHerbie Herbert, Longtime Manager of Journey, Dead at 73
Herbie Herbert died of natural causes at his California home on Monday
Yahoo CelebrityMac Miller's drug supplier pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl-laced pills
The man accused of supplying Mac Miller's drug dealer with counterfeit oxycodone pills has pleaded guilty.
Yahoo Music'The Voice' coach Blake Shelton's 'soul-crushing' decision: 'My heart's broken right now'
On a night of tough decisions, Blake was crushed to let a promising contestant go... right after she sang his own song.
Rolling StoneAll Time Low Call Sexual Abuse Allegations ‘Completely and Utterly False’
Band denies recent allegations against guitarist Jack Barakat made by women who claimed they were minors at the time
Yahoo EntertainmentThe It List: Selena Gomez goes blonde in Season 3 of her cooking show, Guillermo del Toro-produced 'Antlers' debuts, animated 'Star Trek' series for kids premieres and the best in pop culture the week of Oct. 25, 2021
Here are our pop culture picks for Oct. 25-31, including the best deals we could find for each.
Yahoo MusicThe Go-Go's' Gina Schock talks photo book, Rock Hall, and open-heart surgery at age 26: 'We took that trip to Palm Springs in case I didn't make it. We were gonna have one last party.'
Schock's 'Made in Hollywood' chronicles 40 years of the Go-Go's' good and bad times, including her health scare that coincided with the band's mid-'80s breakup.
Yahoo MusicEd Sheeran says he's tested positive for COVID-19 — hours after being announced as next 'SNL' musical guest
The British singer is due to perform on "SNL" on Nov. 6 as he promotes his new album.
PeopleJay Black, Lead Singer of Jay and the Americans, Dead at 82: 'We'll Always Remember The Voice'
The "Come a Little Bit Closer" crooner died from complications due to pneumonia, his bandmates shared
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