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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Chance The Rapper Shares Throwback Video Of Interview With Lizzo

Chance the Rapper shared on Instagram a video clip of himself being interviewed by Lizzo back in 2012.

He begins the lengthy post by asking his fans if anybody recognizes the woman interviewing him.

Chance gave a hint that both of them are playing the same Houston festival in a couple weeks and have won the same number of Grammys.

"Guys, this video is so dope to see. It was 2012, a year before Acid Rap even dropped, and I was being interviewed for a small magazine in Minneapolis called GreenRoom, right after a small show I was playing. I remember it like it was yesterday and it was EIGHT years ago," he explained.

The rapper added, "I've watched Lizzo work her ass off to become the biggest act in the world and it was nothing but her and her day 1 bestfriends' hard work, and her own God given Talent."

Chance said he is immensely proud of Lizzo and so inspired by her journey.

"Life is crazy. Tag someone you believe is one day gonna be a superstar," he said.

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Lana Del Rey Cancels European Tour After Losing Voice

Lana Del Rey has been forced to cancel her entire European and U.K. tour after the singer lost her voice due to illness.

The singer told fans, "Sorry to let everyone down so last minute but this illness has taken me by surprise and have totally lost my singing voice."

"Dr has advised four weeks off for the moment. I hate to let everyone down but I need to get well," she added.

It is not yet known if Del Rey's tour will be rescheduled, and she did not reveal any details about her illness. For refunds, fans have been advised to contact their original point of purchase.

The eight-date tour was set to kick off in Amsterdam on February 21 and conclude in Cologne, Germany, on March 3.

Del Rey released her sixth studio album, Norman F***ing Rockwell!, in August 2019.

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Rihanna Issues Powerful Call For Unity In NAACP Image Awards Speech

Rihanna called on friends and allies to "pull up" during a powerful speech she delivered after receiving the President's Award at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.

"How many of us in this room have colleagues and partners and friends from other races, sexes, religions?" the singer and business mogul asked the audience during her acceptance speech.

"Well then, they want to break bread with you, right? They like you? Well then, this is their problem too. So when we're marching and protesting and posting about the Michael Brown Jr.s and the Atatiana Jeffersons of the world, tell your friends to pull up," said Rihanna.

The artist said she is lucky that she was able to start the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012. The global nonprofit organization provides financial support to education and emergency response programs.

Rihanna received applause and a standing ovation during the speech.

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Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton To Headline Hometown Rising

Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton are set to headline the second-annual Hometown Rising festival.

The festival is scheduled to be held at the Highand Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville on September 12 & 13.

According to People, the country music and bourbon festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, will also feature Dierks Bentley, Old Dominion and several other artists.

Jon Pardi, Clint Black, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Russel Dickerson and Taste of Country Risers Riley Green and Caylee Hammack, are some of the acts set to perform during the festival this year.

The first Hometown Rising festival, held in 2019, featuring Luke Bryan and Tim McGraw, among others, was a resounding success.

"Always love coming to play Louisville because you love your country music and having a good time," Shelton said in a statement. "Look forward to seeing y'all in September at Hometown Rising!"

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