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Babyface, “My, My, My.”That was the feeling in the house at the Apollo on Tuesday night when both Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Usher Raymond IV — but really, only one name is necessary for each — were honored at the iconic Harlem institution as it celebrated its 90th anniversary with its annual spring benefit.No doubt — it was the ultimate soul-man showtime at the Apollo, raising more than $3 million for the nonprofit organization that has been the music mecca for everyone from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to James Brown and Aretha Franklin.Those velvet seats were feeling extra cushy on this night.After 2007 “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks opened the night with a medley of classics, it was all about the boys 90 years after the Apollo opened on Jan. 26, 1934, turning 125th Street into hollowed ground for generations of African-American artists.Given the fancy footwork that took Usher to the Super Bowl halftime stage this year, it was fitting that a dance performance including hits such as “Caught Up,” “Burn” and of course “Yeah!” paid tribute to the 45-year-old singer before he accepted the 2024 Icon Award.“It’s an Icon Award, so I feel like I can take a little more time,” Usher joked as he began his acceptance speech.And then he told the crowd that was standing in salute, “Don’t sit down — I love it.

Henry Winkler was plucked for an interview by an unwitting Irish reporter Wednesday who didn’t realize she was speaking to a famed actor and comic. The legendary “Fonzie” star didn’t identify himself when he recounted being evacuated from Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel after a fire broke out around 10:30 a.m.“When I heard the fire alarm, I thought it was the clock radio,” Winkler told RTE News, adding that he didn’t realize it was the fire alarm until he went into another room at the hotel and could still hear the “buzzing.”“I called downstairs and the woman said in a very calm voice: ‘Yes! We’re all evacuating! You must evacuate right now!’” Winkler added, turning on a hilariously panicked and guttural character voice.Fortunately, there were no injuries and the blaze was brought under control in less than an hour, leaving minimal damage to the 200-year-old hotel.Winkler — who was visiting the Irish city to promote his new memoir “Being Henry: The Fonz … And Beyond” — was later seen thanking and taking selfies with the “wonderful” crew of firefighters.“Dublin’s finest does a great job when our hotel is evacuated on our first morning !!!!” the “Arrested Development” star said in an Instagram post that featured three smiling smokeeaters.

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the Grammy Awards in Korea, according to a new report by local media.According to an anonymous source close to the matter, speaking exclusively to The Korea Times, Recording Academy President Panos Panay and CEO Harvey Mason Jr recently visited Korea to discuss holding an Asian version of the Grammy Awards with local labels and industry insiders.The two Recording Academy executives reportedly spoke with leaders from top K-pop agencies HYBE and YG Entertainment, entertainment companies Kakao and CJ ENM, and tech giants Naver and KT.The duo are also said to have met up with local government officials from the South Korea cities of Seoul, Incheon and Hanam, which are the locations being considered as potential venues for the purported event.The Korea Times reports that several officials from the companies and local governments have confirmed that such meetings did indeed take place, but declined to provide further details. The news outlet also did not reveal which companies confirmed or denied the meetings.Last year, Mason spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about how the Recording Academy has been trying to “use music and our platform for good and for global change”.

DPR Ian, DPR Cream and DPR Artic – members of the label Dream Perfect Regime – have announced their upcoming 2024 ‘The Dream Reborn’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, the US, Europe and more.The three DPR members will be heading on a massive 29-date world tour this year, featuring legs in North America, Latin America and Europe, as well as upcoming Asia-Pacific dates. It’ll kick off in July 2024, with a two-night show at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea.In September and October, DPR Ian, DPR Cream and DPR Artic will bring their tour to North American, with 12 shows in the US and two Canadian concerts.

NOFX have announced the line-ups for their final three shows – see the rosters they’ve amassed below.Last night (June 12), NOFX took to social media to share the daily line-ups for their trilogy of farewell shows in San Pedro, California. Each line-up differs from day to day, and will see other iconic bands in the genre support NOFX as they take their final bows.On Friday (October 4), the band will see support from Dropkick Murphys, MXPX, Bouncing Souls, Sick Of It All, 7 Seconds, DOA, D.I., Luicidal, The Last Gang and Knuckleheadz.The following day, NOFX will be supported by Descendents, Less Than Jake, Lagwagon, Strung Out, Good Riddance, Mad Caddies, Swingin’ Utters, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Get Dead and Poli Van Dam.NOFX’s final show ever will take place on October 5 with Pennywise, The Vandals, Subhumans, Fishbone, Codefendants, The Flatlines, We Are The Union, Das Klown and a surprise band from the UK.Tickets to NOFX’s final shows are available now.A post shared by Punk In Drublic (@punkindrublicfestival)Per a statement from the band, their support for the final three shows were “hand selected by the band,” some of whom are their “closest friends from over the years”.The Los Angeles-formed punk rock band announced back in November that they would be embarking on their final run of shows in 2024 to wrap up a 40-year career.

Jonas Brothers, has revealed a skin cancer diagnosis, for which he has undergone surgery.Jonas took to social media on Tuesday (June 11) to share that he had recently been diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma – a small bump or mole that harbours cancer cells, and most occur around areas that are the most exposed to the sun’s UV rays.The Jonas Brother said at the start of the video, showing fans the cancer spot: “Yes, that is an actual little skin cancer guy that has started to grow. And now I have to get surgery to remove it, so here we go.”The video then transitions to post-surgery Kevin with a bandage over his temple, as he tells viewers “Alright, I’m all done.

Toro y Moi has announced a new album, ‘Hole Erth’ – find out more below.Last night (June 12), the musician – also known as Chaz Bear – took to social media to announce the album, which is due for release on September 6 via Dead Oceans. Chaz also shared a new single, ‘Tuesday’, to accompany the album announcement.Watch the rock-tinged music video for ‘Tuesday’ below.Per the Dead Oceans website, ‘Hole Erth’ “synthesizes anthemic pop-punk and autotuned, melancholic rap into a body of work that is both very much of the now, but also a reflection of long-running threads in Toro y Moi mastermind Chaz Bear’s musical history.”Toro y Moi said of the upcoming album via a statement: “I hope you enjoy this suburban anthem, growing up, the often-controversial-line between mainstream and underground artists was so defined but now that line has become so blurred I can’t even tell what I like anymore… sometimes.”A post shared by Toro y Moi (@toroymoi)The album is available for pre-save on Apple Music, which has revealed the tracklist.

B.A.P have announced their reunion and return to music in a brand-new documentary teaser, following a seven-year hiatus.On June 12, B.A.P dropped a surprise teaser for a documentary titled ‘Man on the Moon’. It stars four members of the K-pop boyband – Bang Yong-guk, Moon Jong-up, Jung Dae-hyun and Yoo Young-jae – with the exception of Zelo, who is currently serving his mandatory military service.During the teaser, the quartet announce plans for the boyband to reunite and release new music, following a seven-year hiatus.

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