Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo Front Variety's Power of Young Hollywood Issue; Walter Yetnikoff RIP; Stevie Nicks Cancels Shows

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August 11, 2021

How Lil Nas X Is Revolutionizing Hip-Hop as an Empowered Gay Star

With hits like 'Industry Baby' and the upcoming release of album 'Montero,' Lil Nas X emerges as an empowered gay man revolutionizing music.

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From Disney to 'Drivers License': Inside Olivia Rodrigo's Musical Journey to Become the Voice of Her Generation

For Variety's Power of Young Hollywood issue, Olivia Rodrigo opens up on going from Disney star to pop icon with new album 'Sour.'

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Variety's 2021 Power of Young Hollywood Impact List

From Hunter Schafer to the D'Amelio sisters, Variety highlights up-and-coming creatives making an impact in the entertainment industry.

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Walter Yetnikoff, In Memoriam: David Ritz, His Ghostwriter, on the Mogul He Knew - and Loved - as 'Velvel'

The late CBS Records CEO Walter Yetnikoff is remembered by David Ritz, the co-writer of his autobiography: "Our bond turned out to be love."

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Stevie Nicks Cancels All 2021 Concerts

While she only had five concerts on the books for 2021, Stevie Nicks has decided to cancel them all, the singer announced on Tuesday.  

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Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro Dive Deep on 'Sour's' Songwriting and Production Process

Olivia Rodrigo and her producer and co-writer, Dan Nigro, discuss the making of Rodrigo's triple-platinum-certified debut album, "Sour."

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From 'Call Me By Your Name' to Grindr: Lil Nas X Answers 28 Burning Questions About Gay Culture

Lil Nas X discusses being an LGBTQ role model, the imagery in his music videos and why he doesn’t want to share his thoughts on DaBaby …

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Is Kanye West Setting Up an Album-Release Battle With Drake?

After Kanye West delayed his "Donda" album yet again, insiders asked: Is he setting up another release-date battle, this time with Drake?

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RCA's Tunji Balogun Headed to Def Jam Recordings as Chairman-CEO (EXCLUSIVE)

Tunji Balogun, RCA's executive vice president of A&R, is headed to Def Jam Records as chairman-CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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Vivendi Sells 7.1% of Universal Music Group to Bill Ackman's Pershing Square for $2.8 Billion

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has acquired 7.1% of Universal Music from Vivendi for $2.8 billion, with the option to buy a further 2.9%.

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'Global Citizen Live' Lineups Unveiled for Central Park, Paris, Lagos: Where to See Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat

'Global Citizen Live' unveiled three cities' lineups. Billie Eilish and Lizzo co-headline Central Park; Ed Sheeran and Doja Cat play Paris.

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Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion Lead MTV VMA Nominations

Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion led the nominations for MTV’s 2021 VMAs - see the full list of nominees here.

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Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' Easily Tops Album Chart; Posthumous Prince Album Comes In Second

Billie Eilish's second album, "Happier Than Ever," easily claimed the No. 1 spot. Prince's "Welcome 2 America" was a strong No. 2 finisher.

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De La Soul: 'Our Catalog Is Finally Coming to Streaming Services This Year'

In a comically inept announcement on Instagram Live, De La Soul promised that their classic albums are finally coming to streaming services.

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Gulf Coast Jam, Florida Country Fest Set for Labor Day, Canceled Due to Massive COVID Spikes

COVID outbreaks in Florida have caused the cancellation of a country music festival with Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn as headliners …

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Watch Carole King and Jennifer Hudson Compare Notes on Aretha and Forming a Mutual Fan Club

In video captured during Variety's cover story interview, Carole King and "Respect" star Jennifer Hudson dish on Aretha and each other.

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Variety Nominated for 62 Southern California Journalism Awards

Variety has been nominated for 62 Southern California Journalism Awards, including two for entertainment journalist of the year.

                                                           

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