Entertainment
Live Stream: Tory Lanez Teams Up with Youtube Music for COVID-19 Relief Concert, ‘Social Distancing Tour’
Taking a break from his hilarious antics on his Instagram Live show, Quarantine Radio, Tory Lanez shifts gears to provide something special for his fans.
Creating a brand new technology for artists to live stream their concerts from home, Lanez is kicking things off by partnering with Youtube Music for a virtual concert for relief efforts of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, starting tonight (May 1) at 7 p.m. EST.
“To all my artist friends, I know this pandemic is probably messing up your show money and the experience for your fans,” said Fargo in an Instagram caption.” As you all know, I have always been an innovator. Tomorrow, YouTube and I are getting together to create a brand new technology that will help air live shows from home, helps fans interact with their favorite artists first hand, request their favorite songs, change the lighting, personalize how they want the concert to feel and look, etc.”
Less than six months ago, Tory Lanez releases his highly-anticipated album, Chixtape IV. Soon after, the rapper released The New Toronto 3. Leaving Interscope records earlier year, Lanez told fans in an Instagram that they should expect more new music coming their way.
Watch Tory Lanez in virtual concert via Youtube below.
Culture
Nicki Minaj Announces ‘Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded’
On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Nicki Minaj revealed the second leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, titled “Gag City Reloaded.” The tour will feature fresh performances, revamped setlists, and special appearances by Tyga, BIA, and Skillibeng.
In addition to the tour announcement, the Queens native took to social media to share exciting news about an extended version of her 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. Minaj wrote, “PF2 #GagCityReloaded – the album. I love it so much. I’ll be performing 2-3 songs from this version of the album on the PF2 #GagCityReloaded.”
Check out her tweets below.
It’s an extension of the album. Great MUSIC is what it will be. You’d have to decide for yourself what you think sets it apart babe. https://t.co/qi3a3bRaPh
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 20, 2024
Barbz relax it’s just a deluxe 💖😅🫶🏽
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 20, 2024
I love it tho.
I love it so much.
I’ll be performing 2-3 songs from this version of the album on the
PF2 #GagCityReloaded TOUR.
Release date = I’ll keep you posted
Promise🎀
Oh, & Barbz…
Thanku for inspiring me🙏🏽
Love you
Culture
Cardi B, Gunna, Victoria Monet and More to Headline ONE Musicfest 2024
ONE Musicfest is set to return to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27.
This two-day celebration will feature headlining performances by Cardi B, Victoria Monet, Gunna, Jill Scott, and Earth, Wind & Fire, with additional sets by Nelly, T.I., Method Man and Redman, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, BossMan Dlow, Monica, Keyshia Cole, Jeremih, Leon Thomas, Fridayy, Destin Conrad, and many more.
“It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the 15-year mark,” said Jason “J” Carter, founder of ONE Musicfest. “We’ve grown into the longest-running and largest Black independently owned festival in the country and this journey has been a blessing. Our commitment to the community remains steadfast as we continue to bring the biggest and brightest performers in music and the best activations with amazing partners.”
Tickets are now on sale, with multiple tiers available: General Admission (starting at $179), General Admission Plus (starting at $299), VIP ($525), Platinum ($1,425), and Titanium ($5,500).
Entertainment
Ryan Leslie Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Ryan Leslie is the latest guest to grace NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
Joined by his band, the 21-minute set showcases Leslie’s most popular records that he has either written or produced, including “Just Right,” “Something That I Like,” “Diamond Girl,” “Long Way 2 Go,” “Fly Together,” “How It Was Supposed to Be,” and the fan favorite, “Addiction.”
This performance follows the release of Leslie’s latest album, You Know My Speed, which came out in February. Marking his first album in ten years, the project features a single collaboration with Bobby V.
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