Following the loss of her husband, Amanda Kloots is reflecting on the silver linings. On Sunday, the professional dancer and trainer shared devastating news: after contracting coronavirus and a months-long hospital battle, her husband, Tony nominee Nick Cordero, had died. “God has another angel in heaven now,” she wrote publicly on Instagram. “My darling husband passed away
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The Roots’ Black Thought has announced a new EP. Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel is produced by Sean C and features appearances from PUSHA-T, Killer Mike, Swizz Beatz, Portugal. The Man, ScHoolboy Q, and more. The EP is out July 31 and its first single, “Thought vs. Everybody” will arrive July 10.
Chrissy Teigen has an unexpected question for Jeanine Pirro: “Why are my boobs up on your phone?” The ever candid star served up another standout tweet over the weekend when she called out the Fox News host over a picture Pirro tweeted. On Sunday, Pirro posted a photo of herself donning a mask while dining outside.
Ennio Morricone has died at the age of 91, Italian news media and The New York Times report. The Oscar–winning Italian composer, whose spaghetti western soundtracks helped to define the genre, was hospitalized last week after he fell and fractured his femur, his lawyer told the Times. As well as spectacular scores for Sergio Leone
Hollywood is in mourning over the loss of Nick Cordero. On Sunday, July 5, Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, confirmed that the Broadway star had passed away after spending 95 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19 and other subsequent health issues. He was 41 and leaves behind a 1-year-old son, Elvis. After first testing positive for coronavirus in March,
Elton John has been honored with his very own official UK coin. The Royal Mint announced the accolade, marking the second installment of their “Music Legends” collection (the first coin was minted in honor of Queen). “It really is a fabulous honour to be recognised in this way,” Elton John said in a press release.
Gigi Hadid is setting the record straight. The 25-year-old supermodel recently called out a publication for posting an article that suggested she’s been “disguising” her growing baby bump with her fashion choices. Earlier this week, British Vogue published a story about Gigi’s pregnancy. The outlet explained that during an Instagram Live, the supermodel answered a fan’s question about not having “a tummy.” The 25-year-old
Today (July 3), Bandcamp is once again waiving its share of revenue and giving all proceeds to artists and labels. To celebrate the occasion, a wide variety of independent labels and artists have announced new music, special merch, and other releases. Among the participating labels are Merge, Sub Pop, Father/Daughter, No Quarter, Fat Possum, and
“All my furniture is there,” he continued. “I have the two huge sofas and the two huge ottomans in the great room, and then we have some additional furniture in the foyer.” Through Jimmy, who has also worked with Bravo stars Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin and Lisa Vanderpump, Teresa has been able to freshen up her
Ian Isiah has shared a video for the new song “Loose Truth,” from his upcoming Chromeo-produced project AUNTIE. The video was directed by Thuan Tran and follows Isiah interacting with “essential workers, first responders, business owners, activists, artists, friends and family members” throughout Brooklyn. Check it out below, and scroll down for Isiah’s statement on
Kanye West has his sights set on the White House—again. The rapper marked the Fourth of July holiday with a major announcement regarding his plan to run for president this year. “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,” Kanye, 43, tweeted on Saturday evening. “I am
ML Buch has released her debut album, Skinned. The Danish singer, producer, and composer of baroque synth symphonies and dream-pop nuggets announced the album early last year, before quietly delaying its release and receding from the public eye. Now, as suddenly as she vanished, Buch is back: the 10-track LP is now streaming on Bandcamp,
While they were one of the six couples to get engaged in the pods (well, at least the six that the producers decided to continue filming with), Diamond and Carlton didn’t make it to the end of their trip to Mexico, breaking up in an explosive fight after Carlton revealed to her that he was bisexual.
In 2018, Jason Isbell contributed the song “Maybe It’s Time” to the soundtrack of A Star Is Born, where it was performed by Bradley Cooper. The song earned Cooper his first solo Billboard chart placement and was later covered by Eddie Vedder. Now, Isbell has shared his own demo of the track. It’s out on
Amanda Kloots has a PSA for those questioning her priorities. This Friday marked the 91st day that her husband Nick Cordero has been in the hospital since contracting coronavirus. In that time his wife Amanda has been juggling various responsibilities in addition to being a mother to their 1-year-old son Elvis Cordero. However, it seems that
Chicago singer and multi-instrumentalist NNAMADÏ has released a new album. KRAZY KARL follows his previous 2020 releases: April’s full-length BRAT and June’s Black Plight EP. In a press release, NNAMADÏ describes the sound of the record as “untethered,” “deranged modern compositions,” and “when your brain tries to leave your skull, but you keep mashing it
NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson is sitting out the Brickyard 400 race this weekend after testing positive for coronavirus. According to a statement released by NASCAR, Johnson is missing Sunday’s race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway because of the diagnosis. “My first priority is the health and safety of my loved ones and my teammates,” the 44-year-old said in a team release.
Andrew Bird was the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. From his home, he performed “Manifest,” from 2019’s My Finest Work Yet, accompanied by members of his family. “Got the Bird Family Band together,” he wrote on Twitter. Check out their performance below. Following the release of My Finest Work Yet, Andrew
2020 has been a year like no other – and in some ways, that hasn’t exactly been a good thing. The summer of 2020 is definitely one that none of us will be forgetting anytime soon, and it’s only right that its soundtrack wins a critical addition from Ryte Eye Ty this July in the
Miranda shared how he stumbled upon Soo when she was doing an immersive performance of Dave Malloy‘s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and said, “I remember seeing it and thinking, ‘Oh, she’s a star!'” He also recalled that when Goldsberry came in for his audition, he initially thought it was going to end up
David Gilmour has released “Yes, I Have Ghosts,” the Pink Floyd guitarist’s first new music in five years. The song is a collaboration with his daughter, harpist Romany Gilmour, and his wife, the author and lyricist Polly Samson. The song was previously part of the audiobook version of Samson’s latest novel, A Theatre for Dreamers.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand. (NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images) The fastest woman in India, Dutee Chand, has sought to inspire fellow sprinters and sporting enthusiasts alike to come out as queer and emphatically told same-sex couples: “Please, do not be afraid.” The 24-year-old told American diplomats, New Indian Express reported, that coming out as queer
Gay Utah County commissioner Nathan Ivie. (Screen capture via Twitter) An American gay commissioner who lost a local government election feels the reason he failed to win was “absolutely” because he is gay. Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie, 40, who came out as the state’s first openly gay elected Republican last year, was one of a
The next time you are in the mood for a movie marathon, Peacock has you covered! In case you hadn’t heard, NBC’s newest streaming service Peacock is officially taking flight soon with plenty of amazing nostalgic TV shows, movies and original, new series. The service, which is available to all on July 15, has an amazing line-up
JAY-Z’s Team Roc published an open letter in today’s issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel calling for Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to prosecute and fire Wauwatosa Police Department officer Joseph Mensah. In the five years he’s held his job, Mensah reportedly shot and killed Alvin Cole, Antonio Gonzales, and Jay Anderson, firing 19
Canadian Sports Centre host Dan O’Toole says his 1-month-old daughter Oakland O’Toole is missing. He shared the devastating news to his Instagram in a statement, alongside a photo of the newborn. “My baby Oakland. I’m praying that whoever has you, is holding you. That whoever has taken you from me, is protecting you. That however has you, lets you come
As Animal Collective prepare the majority of their discography to be released on Bandcamp tomorrow, including a new EP called Bridge to Quiet, they sent out a newsletter to fans tonight acknowledging “a few things we felt important to address and correct.” The group have promised to change the artwork of 2006’s People EP—citing its
Jada Pinkett Smith is bringing herself to the table. Earlier today, the actress seemingly addressed August Alsina‘s recent allegations that the two had been romantically involved when she took to Twitter to write, “There’s some healing that needs to happen…so I’m bringing myself to The Red Table.” This response comes after claims from the “Nunya” singer
David Toop, the musician, author, and music academic, has announced a new series of albums. The first is Apparition Paintings, his next studio album. (The title is derived from a 12th and 13th century Chinese painting technique.) The second is Field Recording and Fox Spirits, which is a collection of “personal recordings” from Toop that
Paris Jackson is set to play Jesus Christ in the new film. More than 277,000 people have signed a petition to stop Paris Jackson playing a lesbian ‘gender-bending’ Jesus in new film Habit. The queer actor, musician and daughter of Michael Jackson is set to take on the role of Jesus Christ in the upcoming