Jason Aldean Suffers Heat Stroke On Stage

Jason Aldean abruptly ended his concert in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday after suffering a heat stroke. In a video posted to Instagram, Aldean said he was playing golf earlier in the day, and the “combination of dehydration and heat exhaustion” caught up to him during the show. “Everybody who was at the show knew how hot it was,” he added. Aldean said he was treated with two IVs and felt well enough to continue his tour as scheduled. He also intends to reschedule the show in Hartford. Aldean’s “Highway Desperado Tour” runs through October. Tickets for his upcoming dates are…
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MF DOOM’s Cause of Death Revealed

Jasmine Dumile, the wife of rapper MF DOOM, said her late husband passed away from a rare and severe reaction to blood pressure medication, a condition known as angioedema. The British-born rapper born Daniel Dumile died on October 31st, 2020 at the age of 49. Until now, the cause of his death has not been disclosed. However, an inquiry into his death has offered new details about the circumstances that led to his passing (via LeedsLive). Jasmine said her husband had suffered from a number of health conditions, including kidney disease and high blood pressure. He was prescribed ACE inhibitors…
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Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s “Barbie World”: Stream the Song

For those worried that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie wouldn’t be complete without the use of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl,” you’re in luck: Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice are here to ensure the iconic melody makes it to the movie of the summer with “Barbie World,” a new take on the song sampling Aqua’s iconic song. Produced by RIOTUSA, “Barbie World” is primarily a vehicle for Minaj and Ice Spice to lay down verses about what every Barbie girl should be doing: partying. Though the track doesn’t make much use of the Aqua original beyond looping Lene Nystrøm’s vocal line, the booming bass…
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David Byrne and Broadway Union Reach Agreement for Here Lies Love

David Byrne has reached an agreement with the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 802 over his upcoming Broadway staging of Here Lies Love, Variety reports. The show will begin previews on June 17th with 12 musicians after the union called for Byrne to utilize live music in the production. “Broadway is a very special place with the best musicians and performances in the world, and we are glad this agreement honors that tradition,” Local 802 president and executive director Tina Gagliardi said in a statement. The union previously criticized Byrne for his plans to use pre-recorded music in the musical,…
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Boston Calling 2023 Review + Photos: Paramore, QOSTA & More

Last year was a rough one for festival season. It’s understandable, considering how out of practice everyone was, the unfortunate wave of bad weather, and the spate of band cancellations. Things seem to be going better in 2023, with a strong kickoff at Coachella (despite that one divisional headlining performance), and now Boston Calling delivering one of the best weekends in its 10-year history. You couldn’t have asked for better performances, headlined by Foo Fighters making their long-promised appearance at the fest as they returned from personal tragedy. (Check out our full recap and photo gallery of that set.) You…
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Get Discounted Tickets During Live Nation’s Festival Weekend

Concert Week just ended, but the savings aren’t over. Live Nation has now announced Festival Weekend, where one-day passes to select festivals go for $99. From Friday, May 19th at 10:00 am ET through Monday, May 22nd at 11:59 pm local time (or while supplies last), the discounted tickets come priced all-in, meaning all fees (beside state tax) are included upfront . The following festivals are participating in Festival Weekend: Participating festivals include the Governors Ball in New York, NY; Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA; FORMAT Festival in Bentonville, Arkansas; Sound on Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut; and Adjacent Festival in…
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Taylor Swift Confirms Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) at the Nashville Show

Taylor Swift brought “The Eras Tour” to Nashville on Friday night for the first of three hometown concerts at Nissan Stadium. From the very onset of the show, she promised fans an extra special night: “I’m not gonna lie to you, we have some cool stuff that’s going to happen tonight… I’m not wearing sleeves but I have some tricks up them ,” Swift teased. She wasn’t lying. Among the surprises: Swift confirmed the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), which will arrive on July 7th. The newly re-recorded version of her 2010 album follows 2021’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and…
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US celebrities who wear lab made diamonds

There are several US celebrities who have been spotted wearing lab made diamonds in recent years.These are just a few examples below of celebrities who have commented on man-made diamonds, highlighting the growing interest in ethical and sustainable jewellery options. Some of them include: Meghan Markle: The Duchess of Sussex has been seen wearing man-made diamond earrings and bracelets on several occasions, including at the 2020 Endeavour Fund Awards. Gwyneth Paltrow: The actress and Goop founder has been a vocal supporter of man-made diamonds and has been spotted wearing them in various jewellery pieces. Serena Williams: The tennis star has…
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