Mark Ronson said that mixing this track was an “amazing, awe-inspiring and insanely intimidating task…” This mashup effortlessly blends MJ’s hits and celebrates his legacy of changing the world through music. What do you think of the mashup? Tell us in the comment section below.
Also, today would have been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday. Tonight, Mark Ronson is set to perform at Michael Jackson’s Diamond Celebration in Las Vegas. See the following tweet:
Happy Birthday, Michael! On this day of the Diamond Celebration we hope all fans around the world will join in celebrating the immortal Michael Jackson and his legacy of astounding artistic achievement and his philanthropic and humanitarianism efforts wherever he went. pic.twitter.com/IRTsipxAY0
BTS’ (방탄소년단) “Fake Love” MV reached the #1 position on YouTube Trending. The K-pop group will also perform at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Here’s the scoop:
BTS’ “Fake Love” has received over 62.7 million YouTube views. On May 20, it reached thepeak position of #1 on YouTube Trending. In 48 hours, BTS’ “Fake Love” received 62.7M YouTube views. “Fake Love” is upbeat, and the official MV video tells an intense story of heartbreak while incorporating special effects and art. At 3:12, the video transitions to a relaxing scene with a water fountain and creative special effects. This video displays high-energy choreography, and a demolition special effect.
BTS will perform “Fake Love” at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, which airs on May 20. The K-Pop group is also nominated for the Top Social Artist Award. BTS is making history as the first K-pop artist to perform at NBC’s Billboard Music Awards.
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards is set to air May 20 at 8 ET/ 5 PT. Kelly Clarkson will host the three-hour telecast. Clickhere to watch the BBMAs preview.
The 2017 Academy of Country Music awards took place at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley hosted this CBS telecast. Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett took home the biggest ACMs trophies. Here’s the scoop:
Miranda Lambert won the Female Vocalist of the Year award. This category’s nominees include Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, and Carrie Underwood. This is Miranda Lambert’s eighth consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year win. Miranda Lambert’s acceptance speech was truly empowering. She dedicated this award to women in the country music industry, her fans, and her family. She also gave a shout out to Carrie Underwood. Also, Lambert’s The Weight of These Wings was named album of the year. As of April 4, Lambert’s “Tin Man” and The Weight of These Wings landed the #1 position of the iTunes top songs and albums charts.
Lambert performed “Tin Man”, a breakup ballad, at the 2017 ACMs. “Tin Man” landed the #1 position of iTunes’ top songs charts shortly after the ACMs ceremony. Her show-stopping solo performance featured a colorful acoustic guitar, raw vocals, and soft blue lighting. This performance was memorable because Lambert sang relatable lyrics from her heart and played the guitar beautifully. Billboard lists Lambert’s “Tin Man” performance as the second-best moment of the 2017 ACMs telecast.
Thomas Rhett won the Male Vocalist of the Year award. This category’s nominees include Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and Dierks Bentley. Rhett, a father-to-be, said that receiving the Male Vocalist of the Year award was a humbling experience. He mentioned that the nominees in this category were his idols. Thomas Rhett thanked the Lord and the ACMs during his speech. Then, he added that the Male Vocalist of the Year award is the best honor that he received. Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” took home the song of the year award.
Also, Thomas Rhett performed “Craving You” with Maren Morris. Rhett sported a black bomber jacket with white stripes, black pants, and sneakers. Morris debuted her new haircut, a long pink gown, and a golden microphone. This upbeat, radio-friendly tune lit up the stage with retro ‘80s vibes. Billboard lists the “Craving You” duet performance as the ninth-best moment of the 2017 ACMs telecast. As of April 4, “Craving You (feat. Maren Morris)” landed the #10 position of iTunes’s top songs charts.
On September 14, America’s Got Talent received the highest Nielsen ratings of the season. Fourteen million people viewed AGT’s season 11 finale on NBC. The AGT finale took place at the Dolby Theatre. In the end, America picked Grace VanderWaal as the winner.
Grace received $1 million dollars and the headlining slot at Vegas’ Planet Hollywood. The Clairvoyants were this season’s runner-ups. Grace VanderWaal cried tears of joy after winning America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel said that Grace is “a shooting star” and that she’s “special”. Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum are seen celebrating with VanderWaal here:
Since day one, Grace VanderWaal attracted NBC viewers because of her innate ability to bring people together with her voice and ukelele. Grace’s AGT audition is unforgettable, as she sang her original tune “I Don’t Know My Name”. This easy going song is about the journey of self-exploration and finding yourself. Grace’s confidence shined through when she sang and played her ukelele. During Grace’s AGT audition, Simon Cowell stated that she is “the next Taylor Swift”. Grace VanderWaal is a genuine, relatable artist. Her music resonates well with people of all ages and attracts fans around the world. Now, Grace’s audition has over 50 million views on YouTube. Click the picture below to see her audition:
Grace VanderWaal received unwavering support from a long list of celebrities that include Ellen and Taylor Swift. See the link at the end of my article to read all of the supportive tweets. A good sport, Taylor Swift expressed her support towards Grace with a gift. The “Blank Space” singer sent Grace a large bouquet of flowers. Grace felt honored, as she posted this to Twitter:
Ellen DeGeneres also reached out to Grace VanderWaal. On September 15, Ellen went to Twitter to congratulate Grace on her AGT win. Ellen also announced that Grace will soon appear on season 14 of her show. See the tweet below:
You are so amazing, @GraceVanderWaal. America picked right. See you next week on my show. #AGT
With over 247k Twitter followers, Grace VanderWaal is a true rising star. Her story proves that success is attainable with practice, hard work, and faith. Grace VanderWaal will appear on the Ellen show this week.See this article for ARTSNLA’s coverage.
