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    Lil Durk's Fan Blames Phoenix Venue for Lack of 'Safety Measures' After Being Injured at Smurkchella

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    The ‘Laugh Now Cry Later’ spitter, whose recent concert ended abruptly after supposed gunfire was heard, takes to social media to speak up about the incident.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    One of Lil Durk’s fans could not hide her disappointment after being injured at his recent concert. Tahjee Gray, who suffered a bloody leg injury during an abrupt end of Smurkchella, blamed Phoenix’s Celebrity Theatre for lack of “safety measures.”

    “My anger isn’t toward Durk. My issue is with the establishment and putting thousands of people at risk,” the 23-year-old New Jersey native told The Shade Room. “My injury is the least of my concerns. My concern is that there were no safety measures at all… [They] weren’t taken at all… There was no order.”

    Gray said that she and her best friend went to Phoenix instead of Miami with hopes that it would be a safer choice. However, upon her arrival, she alleged that the lines at the entrance were already chaotic and securities did not even check attendees’ bags nor scan their tickets. “That was my first red flag,” she pointed out.

    Gray recalled that the Saturday, April 17 concert was great until the people heard loud noises during the last performance. It prompted her and more than 10,000 people to panic and run in different directions. She noted that she fell a few times while trying to leave the theatre and noticed her leg was bleeding due to a large gash.

    Although police assumed that her cut was a graze from a bullet, Gray was not sure what the source of her cut was. She then got treated at a nearby hospital and received seven stitches on it. “It was a lot going on. We didn’t stay around to see what was happening,” she stated, adding that she is considering taking legal action against the venue.

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    Contrary to Gray’s statement, Smurkchella insisted there was no woman being grazed by a bullet and stressed that no one needed paramedic attention. The show’s organizers also claimed to TMZ that it was just a microphone dropping on the ground that made a loud noise many believed to be gunshots.

    Lil Durk responded to reports of gunshots at Smurkchella.

    Lil Durk doubled down on his statement.

    After TMZ’s article was reposted by DJ Akademiks on his Instagram Account, Durk took to the comment section to write, “They make up stories when you lit.” The MC then shared a screenshot of the YouTuber’s post on Instagram Story, writing, “Stop trying to stop the voice and make up bad rumors.”

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    Lil Durk's Arizona Concert Marred by False Reports of Gunshot Drama

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    While it was initially suggested that the April 17 gig was cut short by gunfire, Smurkchella organizers insist that a loud noise from dropped microphone led to the misunderstanding.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    Rapper Lil Durk’s Saturday night, April 17 concert in Arizona was cut short following false reports of gunshot fire.

    Durk was performing at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix when 10,000 fans heard what they thought was gunfire and scrambled for the exits.

    At least one fan also told police arriving at the scene she was hit by a bullet, but event organizers insist there were no gunshots and a dropped microphone was behind the drama, adding reports of a woman claiming she was grazed by a bullet are false.

    A few fans suffered non-life-threatening injuries while attempting to flee the venue, according to TMZ.

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    On Sunday, April 18, Smurkchella organizers issued a statement via its official Instagram account. “10K people showed up and got the opportunity to see the hottest artist in the game perform! 4 black men did that don’t allow negative media propaganda and rhetoric to mislead you! There was no shootings inside of @smurkchella,” it declared.

    “Yes, some things did go unplanned ! It’s a concert, the first concert on the heels of a pandemic,” the statement continued. “We tried to get more security [sic], for weeks because we knew what was on the horizon! We were ensured prior that security [sic] was in place and would have everything under control so we could enjoy the show safe and responsible, but somethings were out of our control!”

    “People were excited, nonetheless, it was a great experience that did not get shut down or end early! You got the chance to see @lildurk @coileray @poohshiesty perform their biggest songs together for the first time all on one stage! That’s history!!!!!!!!! Thank you to everybody that’s reached out and showed love support and appreciation!”

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    Marc Anthony Promises Full Refund After Abandoning Livestream Show Due to Technical Issues

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    The ‘Vivir Mi Vida’ singer is apologetic to his fans as he promises full refund and plans a rescheduled show after cutting off his Una Noche livestream concert because of technical difficulties.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    Marc Anthony’s Una Noche livestream concert has been rescheduled after technical difficulties forced him to abandon the gig on Saturday (17Apr21).

    Overwhelming demand shut down the Maestro streaming platform, according to a statement issued by the “Vivir Mi Vida” singer, who assured fans he would be restaging the show.

    “I am doing everything in my power to make sure that the people that spent their hard-earned money have the opportunity to see the show as soon as possible and will make it right for you all,” Anthony wrote on social media.

    The show, featuring Daddy Yankee, was slated to be Anthony’s only livestream and only live performance since the beginning of the pandemic.

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    It’s estimated that more than 100,000 tickets were sold.

    Anthony returned to social media to announce he was rescheduling the gig for Sunday night and all ticket buyers would be refunded.

    “I have demanded that the promoter of the show provide full refunds to all ticket buyers and that they begin that process today,” he wrote. “I also want to tell you that since I promised you a concert, I am giving you one: The recorded version of the entire show that you were not able to watch last night will be presented totally free (Gratis!) on my YouTube channel. The concert will premiere today, Sunday April 18th, at 5pm ET (available for 24 hours).”

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    Lil Nas X Hoping for 'Montero' Remix With Rihanna and Bad Bunny

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    The ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker is eyeing the ‘Diamonds’ singer and the ‘Dakiti’ star for a revamped version of his new hit single ‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’.

    Apr 18, 2021

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    Lil Nas X wants to recruit Rihanna and Bad Bunny for a remix of his U.S. chart-topping hit “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”.

    The “Old Town Road” rapper is keen to get the “Diamonds” hitmaker and the Latin hip-hop star on a new cut of his mega-hit.

    Speaking to Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp, the 22-year-old star said, when asked who’d like to team up with for a remix, “Rihanna and Bad Bunny.”

    And when he turned away, Roman suggested, “It makes me feel like this may already be in the pipeline,” to which he replied, “I wish!”

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    He added, “What if I ask for it? I don’t want to jinx it.”

    The song ruled the charts and, at the same time, sparked backlash from conservative groups due to the steamy music video. But Lil Nas X was unbothered as he fired back, “I spent my entire teenage years hating myself because of the s**t y’all preached would happen to me because i was gay. so i hope u are mad, stay mad, feel the same anger you teach us to have towards ourselves.”

    According to reports, the controversial video, which features the rapper performing a seductive dance with the devil, disappeared from Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube in some territories across the world.

    In response, the rapper turned to adult website. “Since call me by your name is no longer working on many streaming services i will be uploading the audio to pornhub at 3pm est,” he announced on Twitter. “Not even joking. everybody stream call me by your name hard today because it may no longer be available tomorrow and there’s nothing i can really do about it. thanks for all the support tho!”

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    Nancy Wilson Announces Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song

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    The Heart star pays homage to the late Van Halen rocker by dedicating one of the new tracks in her debut solo studio album ‘You and Me’ to the iconic musician.

    Apr 18, 2021

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    Heart star Nancy Wilson has paid the ultimate tribute to late rocker Eddie Van Halen by releasing a new instrumental track dedicated to her friend.

    “4 Edward” will appear on her upcoming debut solo album, “You and Me”, which is scheduled for release next month (May21).

    Releasing the new tribute track on Friday (16Apr21), Nancy said, “When Heart toured with Van Halen, I asked Eddie why he never played acoustic guitar. His response: ‘I don’t have one.’ ”

    “I gave Eddie one of mine, and he immediately wrote a song on it that stole my heart. After he passed, it hit me so hard I felt it was time to pay tribute to him.”

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    In a recent radio interview, Wilson revealed she loved drinking with Eddie and his bandmate brother, Alex.

    “You’d go down to the bar and the Van Halen brothers, they won the prize of just how to be totally raucous and totally out of control and drunk,” she said. “They’d just be yelling and cavorting all over the room and all over each other, and fisticuffs would bust out, and then, two seconds later, they’d be hugging: ‘I love you, man.’ ”

    “They were out of control. They were the first ones to ever introduce us to the kamikaze – the vodka with lime, or whatever.”

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    Mary Wilson's Never-Heard-Before Music Set for Release

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    An unreleased music which has never been heard before from the late Supremes star is confirmed to be on the way, more than two months after she passed away.

    Apr 18, 2021

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    Previously unheard music from Mary Wilson is set for release.

    The former Supremes star – who died in February at the age of 76 – had a large collection of unreleased music when she died and there are plans in place to share it with the world, according to Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO of Universal Music Enterprises.

    He told Variety, “I made that commitment to her the last time we spoke, less than two weeks before Mary passed.”

    “Mary cared about three things. First and foremost, about the artist community, which is why she was so involved in supporting legislation helpful to fellow artists, songwriters and producers such as the Truth in Music Act. She was interested in talking about the Supremes, and we always got around to talking about her solo music. She wanted to release it, but, she wanted to make sure that it was the right time.”

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    And he revealed that Mary was eager for younger fans to hear her music.

    He said, “Look, her solo career has been overlooked and underappreciated, to some extent. Those Gus Dudgeon songs alone? He’s a legend and these songs were meant to show a different side to Mary. So, what Mary and I agreed on, from the beginning, was that The Supremes were but one aspect of her life, one where she was a member of a seminal group, a full-time legislative advocate for the rights of creatives and fans – maybe more so than any other artist I have ever worked with – and a truly great solo artist.”

    “She wanted younger audiences to get and experience that.”

    Further details about the release plans have yet to be confirmed.

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    Oscars 2021 Ditching Red Carpet for Pre-Show Special to Showcase Best Song Nominees

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    The Organizers for the upcoming Academy Awards are holding ‘Oscars: Into the Spotlight’ which features performances of Best Song nominees to replace the traditional red carpet event.

    Apr 18, 2021

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    Oscars bosses have confirmed the selections nominated for Best Song will not be a part of the actual 2021 Academy Awards ceremony on 25 April (21).

    Instead, the five tunes will be performed in their entirety as part of the “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” pre-show.

    Four of the songs will be pre-recorded at the Dolby Family Terrace of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles by Celeste and Daniel Pemberton, H.E.R., Laura Pausini and Diane Warren, and Leslie Odom Jr., while the fifth, “Husavik” from “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga”, will be performed from Iceland by Swedish singer Molly Sanden, who provided Rachel McAdams’ singing voice in the 2020 comedy.

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    Celeste will sing “Hear My Voice” from “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; H.E.R. will perform “Fight for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”; Pausini and Warren will team up for “Io Si (Seen)” from “The Life Ahead”, and Odom Jr. will offer “Speak Now” from “One Night In Miami…”.

    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officials have also confirmed “Hamilton” star Ariana DeBose and comedian Lil Rel Howery will host the 90-minute “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” special, which will replace the traditional red carpet event, which has been scrapped this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The 93rd Oscars will be staged at Union Station in Los Angeles as well as the event’s usual home, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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