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Music Festivals 2018: Bonnaroo Lands Eminem, The Killers, & Much More

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Future, Muse, Sheryl Crow and more also announced as tickets go on sale Friday for June's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 9, 2018 - 4:37 pm

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival held in June in Manchester, Tenn. creates a world of its own and invites you to spend a few days partying down in it. Announcing their 2018 line-up on Jan. 9, Bonnaroo 2018 named Eminem, the Killers and Muse as headliners and an incredible array of other acts, including the Future, Paramore, Khalid, and Kaskade, who will be heating up the festival's 10 stages on 700-acres of Tennessee  June 7-10.

"Having a lineup that is rich and deep in its diversity is really what Bonnaroo's always about," said co-founder Ashley Capps. "I think this year we've really got that."

GRAMMY winners like Bon Iver, Nile Rodgers, Sheryl Crow, and Sturgill Simpson will be representing all sides of the music landscape along with emerging sensations such as Dua Lipa, Playboi Carti and Rag'N'Bone Man. Run your eyes over that list and you will find stars, old and new, promising for an unforgettable four days in the countryside this summer. Tickets for Bonnaroo go on sale Friday Jan. 12.

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6 Singles From 'Black Panther: The Album' Hit Billboard Hot 100

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"King's Dead" and "Pray For Me" are joined by six newcomers from Wakanda on the latest Billboard Hot 100, led by "All The Stars"
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Feb 21, 2018 - 1:52 pm

As the movie Black Panther and Kendrick Lamar's curated Black Panther: The Album continue to make inroads, more tracks have hit the Billboard Hot 100, while Black Panther: The Album hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the week ending Feb. 15.

In the most recent tally on Feb. 24, two songs were on the Hot 100 from the previous week — "Pray For Me," combining Lamar with The Weeknd, at No. 11, while "King's Dead" moved from No. 69 up to No. 38, blending Lamar with James Blake, Future and Jay Rock.

Lamar and SZA's "All The Stars" entered the Hot 100 at position No. 9. Its official video was posted on YouTube Feb. 6 and is now up to more than 27 million views. Other tracks making their first appearance include "X" at No. 49 by 2 Chainz, Saudi and Schoolboy Q. This is Saudi's personal debut on the Hot 100.

One of the love songs featured on our recent Valentine's Day playlist, "The Ways" by Khalid and Swae Lee enters at No. 63. SOB X RBE, who just announced they'd be touring with Post Malone, debut on the chart at No. 67 with their powerful "Paramedic!"

The two other Black Panther Hot 100 newcomer tracks are the catchy "Big Shot" at No. 71, with Lamar and Travis Scott, trailed by the lyrical powerhouse "Black Panther" rap of Lamar's at No. 91.

Stay tuned to see what other cultural products of Wakanda explore the Billboard charts on their own.

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'Black Panther' Soundtrack: Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "All The Stars"

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Let Kendrick Lamar and SZA drop "All The Stars" on you as the world braces for more 'Black Panther' beauty Wakanda-style
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Feb 6, 2018 - 3:11 pm

On Jan. 31 Kendrick Lamar posted the tracklist for the Black Panther soundtrack's accompanying music album, and anticipation has been building musically as well as for the movie itself. On Feb. 6 he posted the "All The Stars" official music video on YouTube, with SZA featured. Watch it and you'll be seeing stars in a different way.

The video's taste of the imaginary kingdom of Wakanda and its sensational style will refresh your mind with its beauty and striking visions, including actual black panthers.

The full soundtrack drops this Friday, Feb. 9 and for an impatient week before the movie goes wide on Feb. 16, fans will enjoy the Kendrick Lamar "Black Panther" theme song, his "Big Shot" collaboration with Travis Scott, his "Pray For Me" collabo with The Weeknd, and "Kings Dead" with Jay Rick, Future and James Blake. Other noteworthy contributing artists include 2 Chainz, Khalid, Anderson .Paak, and Schoolboy Q, making this one of the most highly anticipated soundtracks in recent memory.

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The Killers, Bruno Mars, Muse Set For BottleRock Napa Festival

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Billed as "the first taste of summer," high cuisine and top-shelf artists come together for the May 25–27 Napa Valley extravaganza
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 8, 2018 - 3:33 pm

Tickets go on sale Jan. 9 for this summer's BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, which combines music, food, wine, and brew for "the first taste of summer" May 25-27, and the lineup is quite enticing. Announced this morning, top headliners for the festival's sixth year will be the Killers, Bruno Mars, and Muse.

Additional performers for 2018 are The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Incubus, and Snoop Dogg. But that's only a few items still at the top of 2018's extensive menu. The fest's Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage complements the feast for the ears and has included many artists participating in cooking demonstrations.

"The theme this year is very fun and upbeat," said CEO Dave Graham. "There's going to be a lot of dancing this year and we're delighted with what we're delivering."

Earth, Wind & Fire, Billy Idol, and electronica duo Thievery Corporation add some familiar favorites to the bill while Lukas Nelson (son of Willie Nelson) will be on hand with his band Promise Of The Real to provide next-generation country/rock flavor. Local fans are bound to support their Napa Valley Youth Symphony, the existence of which testifies to the community's cultural appetites while visitors from all over will be sure to sample the dozens of emerging artists scheduled to play this May, some bound to leave festival goers wanting more.

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Poll: Who Do You Think Voters Will Pick For Best Rap Performance?

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Cardi B; Drake; Kendrick Lamar with Jay Rock, Future and James Blake; Anderson .Paak; Travis Scott with Drake, Big Hawk and Swae Lee — who would you choose?
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 12, 2018 - 10:24 am

The musical messages in the 61st GRAMMY Awards Best Rap Performance category examine life from many angles. Cardi B's romantic warning "Be Careful" lets potential partners know their love should be consistent, or else.

Meanwhile, in "Nice For What," Drake doubts assurances of support once it's time to come through.

And the team of Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake brought us "King's Dead," urging that presumptuousness is not advisable and giving a shout-out to Marvel's Killmonger.

Finally, Anderson .Paak's "Bubblin" celebrates a fountain of cash and its implications for living, and Travis Scott, along with Drake, Big Hawk and Swae Lee, takes us into "Sicko Mode": another dimension of playing for keeps.

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Who Do You Think Voters Will Pick For Best Rap Performance?

Who do you think GRAMMY voters will choose for Best Rap Performance at the 61st GRAMMY Awards? Vote and tune to CBS Feb. 10 to see if voters agreed with your pick.

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