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Destiny’s Child’s First Customer
The year was 1999, and it was the summer after high school graduation. A pager was clipped to the front pocket of my jeans. Silver braces glinted under my brown lipliner-stained lips.
By Neelam Sharmaabout a year ago in Beat
Brazilian Music Legend Sérgio Mendes Dead At 83
On Thursday, the family of Sérgio Mendes announced that the international music icon passed away peacefully at 83 years old in his Los Angeles home after a long-term battle with COVID-19. At the time of his departure, Mendes was surrounded by his children and wife of 54 years, Gracinha Leporace. The popular Brazilian artist has been celebrated worldwide since the late 1960s as a leader of the Bossa nova movement. Over his 60-year career, he worked as a singer, pianist, composer, and producer.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Beat
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
[Editor’s note: Joan Didion’s “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” was first published in the September 23, 1967, edition of the Post. We republish it here as part of our 50th anniversary commemoration of the Summer of Love. Scroll to the bottom to see this story as it appeared in the magazine.]
By Someoneabout a year ago in Beat
TXT, NCT Dream, & LISA Snag MTV Video Music Awards Nominations
The list of nominations for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards features a wide range of big and small acts and artists. With the usual suspects of superstars like Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Eminem, Taylor Swift, and the queen bee herself, Beyonce, returning for one of the year’s biggest nights in music, the event is poised to be a memorable night for most. It will be one especially for fans of K-pop. Let’s dive into what awards night will feature.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Beat
The X Factor New Zealand incident. Content Warning.
During the X Factor New Zealand incident in 2015, Natalia Kills and her husband, Willy Moon, were judges on the show. They harshly criticized a contestant named Joe Irvine. Natalia accused him of copying her husband’s style, calling him a “doppelgänger” and making comparisons to a serial killer. Willy Moon added to the criticism, likening Irvine’s performance to something out of a horror movie.
By Allwyn Roman Waghelaabout a year ago in Beat
Juli Patchouli's "Animal Complicaton" Playlist:
Introduction My friend Juli is a music lover, DJ, Poet, Writer, Performer, Snake Owner, and Cat Lover and publishes playlists on Facebook.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Elsa and Sonic: The Mystery of the Frozen Forest
Chapter One: The Frozen Forest Elsa and Sonic, their recent victory over Zorvath's spell fresh in their minds, found themselves in the presence of an extraordinary frozen forest. The trees within this mystical realm shimmered as if made of fine crystal, and peculiar glowing footprints dotted the icy ground.
By Mayaabout a year ago in Beat
Why One X is Three Days Graces' Magnum Opus
Introduction: The Emotional Resonsance of My Childhood I remember my first encounter with Three Days Grace well. I was only 9 at the time and had no idea the profound impact the day I spent with my cousin would have on my life. We were in the garage talking to my uncle as he worked on some car-related task. The paint-splattered boom box playing a CD I first mistook for a generic rock group. It was the One X CD which had just come out earlier that year.
By QuirkyMinabout a year ago in Beat
Liv Hanna Unleashes New Song "Proud of Yourself"
Singer-songwriter and model Liv Hanna closes out the month of August with a new single, "Proud of Yourself." "Proud of Yourself" is sonically and thematically different from her previous record, "TEASE ME." AWAL's Liv Hanna goes back to her roots and the type of sound that her fans are accustomed to hearing. "Proud of Yourself" is a piano-driven ballad that teeters between Alt-Pop, Dark Pop, Indie Pop, and Pop Rock.
By Meikhel Philogeneabout a year ago in Beat
JoJo Siwa Finds 'Guilty Pleasure' In Doing the Most - But Why?
As I’ve said more times than I can count, the art of stunts, tricks, and clownery to grab attention and make headlines isn’t necessary when you possess genuine talent. In the case of former kid star-turned-current cringey queer queen JoJo Siwa, the jury is still out on whether the 21-year-old has staying power beyond the jeers she’s now receiving from critics and haters alike. But are those jeers deserved for Guilty Pleasure, her first offering to the world beyond child entertainment?
By Jonathan Apolloabout a year ago in Beat
A Heartfelt Evening at the Regent Theatre with Karla Bonoff
I’m bringing it to you personally - Karla Bonoff The Regent Theater hosted An Evening with Karla Bonoff to a full house on Friday, August 23. Several newcomers came to the 108-year-old theatre to see the singer. Taking the stage, Karla Bonoff sang various melodies, spanning decades, accompanied by renowned guitarist, Nina Gerber. The evening was a special one as Bonoff’s music took the spotlight.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Beat
Creationism
Introduction I have just started reading "Creation Stories: Riots, Raves and Running a Label" by Alan McGee and I have loved a lot of the releases from the label, some of which were big sellers and important releases. Thi sis from a time when music actually mattered to the mainstream rather than be something to fill a Spotify playlist.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat