He’s back. And with plenty on his mind. Dave Chappelle returns with two stand-up specials from his personal comedy vault on March 21, only on Netflix.
Alec Baldwin on Playing Donald Trump on ‘SNL’
Alec Baldwin reveals how he created his Donald Trump impersonation, the process behind learning Donald’s quirks and what happened the first time he performed it on “Saturday Night Live”.
Hidden Talents with Kendall Jenner, Andrew Garfield, Stevie Nicks & More
James Corden welcomes up-and-coming celebrities, like Stevie Nicks and Taylor Lautner, to showcase hidden talents like gymnastics, bird sounds and grape catching.
https://youtu.be/g1d1gJFxNZE
Photo Gallery: Billy Talent at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto
Billy Talent’s Afraid of Heights tour took over the Air Canada Centre this past week. Check out the photos of the show by Dawn Hamilton (Mini’s Memories). You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com for all your photo needs.
“In The Air Tonight” Drum Fill Is Now A 70-Minute Experimental Solo
Joseph Prein took the “In The Air Tonight” drum fill and multiplied it exponentially – it’s tripled and one is played .1% faster and one is played .1% slower.
Take a listen below.
The Man Behind “The Millennial Whoop” Answers How Come All Pop Songs Sound The Same
Patrick Metzger is a writer, musician, and product manager. Patrick grew up in Chattanooga, TN and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2010. In his professional life, he has spent time composing, performing, teaching, analyzing social networks at startups, and helping to provide strategic vision for technology at national nonprofits. He identified the musical phenomenon called the Millennial Whoop—an idea that has since gone viral. Living in Beacon, New York, he works at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, is a contributor at Quartz, and writes regularly on his own blog, ThePatterning.com.
Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood on The Role Of Music In A Trump World
“When Dr Martin Luther King began his Civil Rights work, one of the first things he did was enlist the Staple Singers to bring music to the struggle. Their music became a very important part of his work – one that is sometimes overlooked. If our music can provide some comfort and release, a moment of clarity in a foggy night or catharsis from the pain, then we’re doing our job. I’m very proud to be a part of what we’re doing.
“People are angrier and more frightened than I’ve ever seen them. When we released it last September, we all really thought that American Band was such a snapshot of a moment in time that it would be a little dated and obsolete after the election.
“That hasn’t been the case at all, unfortunately. I think the show, and the response from crowds since the election, has been far more intense and cathartic than it has ever been. There’s nothing reasonable about what’s happening in America right now. Sometimes you have to draw a line in the sand and stick to your ideals.
“I’ve been on the losing side of more than half of the elections of my life, but this is very different. George W Bush was a president that I opposed on most issues, and over two terms he did extensive damage to our country on so many levels, but I still considered him the president. What we have now is a totally different level of corruption and strife. I am truly scared for our country and my children’s future from the things Trump is saying and doing.”
Brian Eno, Polly Eltes and Judy Nylon In A Rare 1974 Promo
This is the little-seen promo video for Brian Eno’s song China, My China (from 1974’s Taking Tiger Mountain [By Strategy]). Eno appears with Polly Eltes and Judy Nylon.
https://youtu.be/76qPMv1tCfI
The Weeknd Replaces Beckham As Face Of H&M’s Spring Icons Collection
Spring Icons Selected by The Weeknd is a complete wardrobe of essential pieces, chosen by one of the world’s most celebrated artists. The campaign highlights The Weeknd’s vision on what’s iconic for him, a sincere talk that expresses the artist’s source of inspiration, creation process and the city of LA as an important element. The collection mixes utility and streetwear silhouettes with tailored lines, bringing together the important menswear statements of the season. The collection will be available in every H&M store that carries menswear, as well as online, from March 2.
“When I chose the pieces for Spring Icons Selected by The Weeknd, I was thinking about the way men dress today. It’s about finding the right balance between sharp and casual, with all the details that count,” says Abel Tesfaye, The Weeknd
Second annual JUNO Cup Jam to kickoff JUNO events in Ottawa
JUNO Week begins on a musical high-note with the second annual JUNO Cup Jam, a unique experience showcasing one-of-a-kind musical collaborations and covers by some of Canada’s most talented musicians participating in the 14th annual JUNO Cup presented by TD. Happening at Ottawa’s Bourbon Room on Thursday, March 30 at 8:30 p.m. EST, the event’s ticket proceeds will benefit MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS.
The evening’s lineup includes Adrian Sutherland (Midnight Shine), Amanda Rheaume, Barney Bentall (High Bar Gang), Cosmo Ferraro (Ferraro), Darryl James (The Strumbellas), Devin Cuddy Band, Doug Oliver (Cold Creek County), Gord Bamford, Jay Bodner (Eagle & Hawk), Jim Bowskill (Blue Rodeo/Sheepdogs), Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), JJ Shiplett, Jon Gallant (Billy Talent), Jonathan Roy, Kathleen Edwards, Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk), Matthew Barber, Menno Versteeg (Hollerado), Peter Kesper (NQ Arbuckle), Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk), Beard Guy (Walk Off the Earth), Tim D’eon (Wintersleep) and Vince Fontaine (Eagle & Hawk/Indian City).
Individual tickets for JUNO Cup Jam are priced at $25 (plus tax and service fees) and go on sale March 1 at www.ticketfly.com.