Backstreet Boys welcomed “sixth member” Drake onstage to perform “I Want It That Way” during the boy band’s concert Saturday in the rapper’s hometown of Toronto. Closing out their main set at the Budweiser Stage, the quintet brought out Drake, who told the audience a story about why the 1999 hit single means so much to him. “At 13 years old, I had a bar mitzvah, and at my bar mitzvah, for the first time in my life, this girl I was in love with came up to me and one of the greatest songs in the world was playing, and she asked me if I would dance with her,” he said. “And it was the first time ever felt acknowledged, and it was the first time I ever felt like I had a shot at being cool.” “I Want It That Way” — “one of the greatest songs of all time,” Drake added — soundtracked that meaningful moment for the rapper, and on Friday he performed the track as an honorary Backstreet Boy, even integrating his own hit “Hold On, We’re Going Home” into the rendition. “If she can see me … [Read more...] about Watch Drake Join Backstreet Boys to Perform ‘I Want It That Way’ at Toronto Concert
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‘Breakin’ Star Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon Dead at 58
Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary Hip-hop trailblazer and legendary dancer Bruno "Pop N Taco" Falcon has died ... this according to his loved ones. His sister, Diana Wolgamott , tells TMZ ... the longtime Los Angeles-based breaker and choreographer passed away Saturday at his Long Beach home. She says she believes he may have died from a possible heart attack. We're told his death is considered natural, and no autopsy will be conducted. Bruno was a staple in the dance scene throughout the '80s and '90s -- specifically, through a style he sorta carved out as his own in locking ... which he popularized in the cult classic film "Breakin'" where he played one of the main characters, Electro Rock 1 opposite Ice-T . Speaking of, the rapper confirmed his death on Twitter ... replying to a fan who asked if he'd heard of Bruno's death and saying, "Yep, just got a text. He was to young. Smh." Yep, just got a text. He was way to young. Smh https://t.co/guoYnhWgI0 … [Read more...] about ‘Breakin’ Star Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon Dead at 58
The Black Keys Detail New Album, ‘Turn Blue,’ Through Mike Tyson Tweet
The Black Keys have revealed the title and release date of their new LP: Turn Blue , their eighth studio album, will be released on May 13th. And they shared that information in an incredibly cryptic and absurd way – through a Mike Tyson tweet . “Turn Blue,” the boxing legend wrote on Friday, along with a link to a kooky, David Lynch-ian Youtube video of a hypnotherapist and a spinning pink record. “You will obey my each and every word,” says the unidentified man. “I am inside you now.” (Good to know.) The two-minute clip does end with some album confirmation, though, as details flash onscreen like a B-movie trailer. The Black Keys: A Decade of Hard Work Pays Off The Youtube account for “Turn Blue” also features two more trailers, which are shorter (yet equally bizarre ) and include some ghostly bass grooves. Meanwhile, drummer Patrick Carney has been teasing the album on his Instagram with various images of people who are tinted blue – including David Cross as … [Read more...] about The Black Keys Detail New Album, ‘Turn Blue,’ Through Mike Tyson Tweet
Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon Dies: ‘Breakin’ Star & Michael Jackson Dancer Was 58
Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon, street dancing pioneer and star of the 1984 hit film Breakin’ , died Saturday at the age of 58. His sister Diana Wolgamott has confirmed Falcon died of natural causes in Long Beach, California to multiple outlets including local ABC affiliate ABC7 . The news has also been shared by other family members, friends, and collaborators on social media including Toni Basil who remembered Falcon via Twitter. “Rest In Peace My long time dear beautiful friend and collaborator over many years- the legendary ground breaking brilliant dancer Pop-n-Taco Bruno Falcon. June 10, 1964-July 2, 2022,” she wrote. Rest In Peace My long time dear beautiful friend and collaborator over many years- the legendary ground breaking brilliant dancer Pop-n-Taco Bruno Falcon. June 10, 1964-July 2, 2022. #popping #breakin #legendary #popntaco #tonibasil #streetdancer #electricboogaloos #brunofalcon pic.twitter.com/Vy2rL7jyRc — Toni Basil … [Read more...] about Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon Dies: ‘Breakin’ Star & Michael Jackson Dancer Was 58
The 25 Best True-Crime Podcasts of All Time
Ten years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of a podcast. Now, they’re an integral part of the media landscape, and none more so than those about true crime . To rank the best, we polled true-crime aficionados about their favorite shows, then sifted through the top choices. Whether they cover a new case each episode or present a story over the course of a season, these picks each shaped the genre in their own way. Some are the results of deep investigative journalism; others are by amateur sleuths trying to help families find answers. Some focus on bringing publicity to cold cases in underrepresented communities, and some changed the way we think about crime storytelling altogether. Perhaps equally important, they’re all great listening, promising the kind of captivating intrigue that continues to draw generation after generation to true crime: tragedy, mystery, a search for answers, and always the hunger for justice. 25. CounterClock Fans of procedurals will bond with … [Read more...] about The 25 Best True-Crime Podcasts of All Time
Heaven’s Gate 20 Years Later: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
Twenty years after their mass suicide made headlines across the world, Heaven’s Gate is still one of the most notorious cults of the 20th century – not to mention one of the most recognizable. In March 1997, America was shook by the strange story that included mass suicide, wild public-access-style videos, an obsession with U.F.O.s and, in true late-Nineties fashion, tracksuits and matching Nikes. They also had a new recruitment tool: the Internet. Heaven’s Gate has the distinction of being the first well-known American cult of the Internet era, using the new technology to share their beliefs with a wider audience and also to make a living. They derived a large portion of their income from designing web pages. Formed in the Seventies, they had become reclusive by the start of the 1990s and started attempting to recruit members online using the organizational name “Higher Source” for the website . Though the web would eventually become central in the organization, the … [Read more...] about Heaven’s Gate 20 Years Later: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
Crosby, Stills & Nash Back On Spotify, Ending Joe Rogan-Fueled Boycott
Crosby , Stills and Nash apparently aren’t giving us just a song before they go. That’s because they’ve decided to return to Spotify , ending a boycott of the streamer that began in February in protest of podcaster Joe Rogan ’s content. Billboard reported .the return of the group’s music as of Saturday. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash originally announced they were leaving the streaming service, joining ex-bandmate Neil Young and others. The boycotts concerned Rogan’s podcast guests, some of whom promoted theories on the pandemic that were counter to the official narrative. A joint statement issued by the group at the time said they agreed with Young’s concerns of Rogan spreading “dangerous disinformation” about the COVID-19 pandemic through his podcast. “While we always value alternate points of view, knowingly spreading disinformation during this global pandemic has deadly consequences,” the band wrote. “Until real action is taken to show that a … [Read more...] about Crosby, Stills & Nash Back On Spotify, Ending Joe Rogan-Fueled Boycott
The Never-Ending Psychedelic Trip of Michael Pollan
There was a time when psychedelics such as LSD, mushrooms, and mescaline were primarily relegated to those who were wild and weird enough to brave the legal and social throes imposed by the War on Drugs. But those days are ending — if they haven’t already slipped into the past. Today these substances are increasingly embraced for their therapeutic, spiritual, and recreational value, and journalist Michael Pollan has emerged as arguably the most prominent champion of their kaleidoscopic rewards. “It’s for spiritual experience,” he explained to Rolling Stone. “It’s for self-exploration. It’s for setting priorities. It’s for breaking habits. There are all these other ways people are using them. And we have this word ‘recreation’ that we think is negative, but we should go back and think — what is that? Well, re-creation is a very positive thing and people are using them to re-create themselves. And it seems to me that’s as legitimate as any other use.” At 67, and having … [Read more...] about The Never-Ending Psychedelic Trip of Michael Pollan
Bharti Singh Rings In Her 38th Birthday; Avika Gor, Yuvika Chaudhary And Other Celebs Extend Heartfelt Wishes
Bharti Singh turned a year older today on July 3. The popular comedian received special birthday wishes from her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa on her big day. Many TV celebs and such as Avika Gor, Yuvika Chaudhary and others also extended heartfelt wishes on social media. The Kapil Sharma Show castmate as she is with her baby Gola. It must be noted that Bharti and Haarsh embraced parenthood for the first time earlier this year. Singh is celebrating her birthday with her friends and family in Goa. Haarsh shared an adorable picture on his Instagram stories to wish his lovely wife. He wrote, “Happy Birthday my love” in his caption. Many industry friends also wished her by sharing pictures of her on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mubeen Saudagar (@mubeensaudagar) Meanwhile, Bharti also celebrated the fact that her son Gola turns 3 months old today on her … [Read more...] about Bharti Singh Rings In Her 38th Birthday; Avika Gor, Yuvika Chaudhary And Other Celebs Extend Heartfelt Wishes
‘Child Sacrifice Is a Very Satanic Practice,’ Trump Endorsed Candidate Said of Abortion
Former president Donald Trump has endorsed some wacky candidates since leaving office, including Michigan’s Republican nominee for secretary of state, Kristina Karamo . In a podcast episode unearthed by CNN’s KFile , Karamo claimed that abortion is “child sacrifice” and a “satanic practice,” CNN revealed on Sunday. Karamo expressed her absurd beliefs about abortion on her podcast, It’s Solid Food. “ Abortion is really nothing new,” she said. “The child sacrifice is a very satanic practice, and that’s precisely what abortion is. And we need to see it as such.” Later, she called the medical procedure “the greatest crime of our nation’s history.” “When people in other cultures, when they engage in child sacrifice, they didn’t just sacrifice the child for the sake of bloodshed,” Karamo said during the episode. “They sacrificed the child ’cause they were hoping to get prosperity, and that’s precisely why people have abortion now. ‘Because I’m not ready. I don’t wanna have a … [Read more...] about ‘Child Sacrifice Is a Very Satanic Practice,’ Trump Endorsed Candidate Said of Abortion