‘Elvis’ movie soundtrack revealed: Features 2 of Michigan’s biggest musicians
The soundtrack to the upcoming “Elvis” movie has been revealed and it features not one, but two huge Michigan music artists on it. Both Eminem and Jack White are among the star-studded lineup of musicians on the soundtrack. Eminem is credited with collaborating with Ceelo Green while Jack White is credited with performing a song of his own. The movie is set to hit theaters on Friday, June 24. Along with Butler starring as Elvis, the movie also stars Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley.
mlive.comHow to get $25 concert tickets for some of the biggest 2022 Michigan shows
Here’s a big music money saver for you. Live Nation and 313 Presents are offering fans the chance to purchase tickets to some of the biggest concerts of the year for just $25 each. We’re talking more than 70 concerts across five venues, including Little Caesars Arena and Pine Knob Music Theatre. RELATED: Detroit has a new Rock and Roll Hall of Famer in EminemBilled as “Concert Week,” the ticket deal includes taxes and fees and just went live at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased through LiveNation and via 313Presents.
mlive.comRanking the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, should Eminem be at the top?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – We’re still about two months away from learning which artists will make up the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022. In some circles – right or wrong -- Duran Duran’s impact is mostly held up by one album, 1982′s “Rio.”Rock & Roll Hall of FameCourtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame7. Yet, it’s difficult to assess Parton’s Rock Hall candidacy using a system that looks at rock and roll music. This comes down to whether or not you think country artists belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Pat BenatarPat Benatar (nominated with spouse and longtime musical partner Neil Giraldo) feels like a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.
mlive.comRudy Giuliani slams Eminem for taking knee at Super Bowl, says he should leave US
Rudy Giuliani is blasting Eminem for taking a knee at Super Bowl LVI. Eminem performed “Lose Yourself” toward the end of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which also featured performances by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. I mean crime is way out of control in Los Angeles.”“He thinks that all happened because everybody loves Eminem?” Giuliani continued. Eminem has not come out publicly and said why he took a knee at the Super Bowl. MORE FROM MLIVE:Detroit Rams Super Bowl Champions shirts, hoodies now available, love ‘em or hate ‘emGet Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl Champions gear hereMatthew Stafford on Detroit’s support after Super Bowl: ‘It was amazing.
mlive.comNFL says it was aware Eminem would kneel during Super Bowl halftime show
Eminem’s decision to kneel following his Super Bowl performance caught some off guard. According to the Associated Press, the league was aware the Detroit rapper was planning the gesture and denied reports that it was trying to stop him from doing so. “We watched all elements of the show during multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do that,’’ league spokesman Brian McCarthy told the Associated Press. Following his contribution, Eminem took a knee on the stage, put his right hand on his head and looked downward for about 30 seconds. Eminem has publicly supported Kaepernick in the past while also criticizing his opponents, such as former President Donald Trump, in his song lyrics.
mlive.comEminem takes knee during Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl halftime show lived up to the hype. So did reports that Eminem wanted to kneel during the performance. Matthew Stafford, playing quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, took a knee while playing for Detroit after the racial unrest and ensuing protests in 2020. “Just felt like it was the right thing at the right time,” Stafford said then. It was the first time in Super Bowl history that hip hop took center stage during the halftime performance.
mlive.comEminem Defies NFL and Kneels During Super Bowl Halftime Show
PepsiDuring Super Bowl LVI’s halftime show extravaganza, featuring the likes of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent, rapper Eminem took a knee in solidarity with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.Kanye West Targets Pete Davidson, Kid Cudi, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift With Childish Instagram MemesThe move by Eminem came after he performed “Lose Yourself” in front of the sold-out crowd at the LA Rams’ SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. If you recall,
news.yahoo.comDeaf Detroit rapper to perform during halftime of Super Bowl 56
We are getting closer to the biggest game of the year with the Los Angeles Rams, and the Cincinnati Bengals set to face off at Super Bowl LVI Sunday (Feb. 13) night right here on Local 4.For some, the halftime show is the bigger draw than the actual game. This year’s halftime performers include future Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Eminem with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Deaf Detroit rapper Sean Forbes.
How much are tickets to Super Bowl LVI to see Matthew Stafford and Eminem?
If you want to see Matthew Stafford and Eminem at the Super Bowl, it will cost you more this year than any other year in the history of the big game. According to SeatGeek, Super Bowl ticket prices are the most expensive in history, averaging just over $10,000 per ticket. Super Bowl LVI takes place on Sunday, February 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. Both quarterbacks will be making their first Super Bowl appearance. The Super Bowl halftime show will feature a first-time collaboration between Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar.
mlive.comEpic Super Bowl Halftime Show trailer gathers Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar
Super Bowl LVI is less than a month away and if the halftime show is anything like the just released trailer, it’s going to be epic. The trailer shows Dr. Dre making “the call” to bring together Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar, who will perform at halftime of the big game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, February 13. He then gets what appears to be a text from Dr. Dre asking him to be a part of the Super Bowl halftime show. Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Halftime show is seen on the stadium’s roof as we now await the big game and the big show. The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is the most-watched musical performance of the year, with nearly 100 million viewers watching last year.
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photos.metrotimes.comInside Eminem’s former majestic 17,000-square-foot mansion, on the market for $3.2M
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI - One of the most majestic homes in Michigan has just hit the market. This mansion was once owned by none other than Eminem, himself. Located at 5760 Winkler Mill Road in Oakland Township, the Detroit rap icon purchased this estate in 2003 from the CEO of Kmart, according to selling agent Kyle Matta with Century 21 Sakmar and Associates, who says Eminem lived there until he sold it in 2017.
mlive.com20 things to do in Metro Detroit this holiday season
Eminem’s former Oakland Township mansion is back on the market for $3.23 million — let’s take a tour20 things to do in Metro Detroit this holiday seasonAll the burlesque we saw at Hot & Bothered, a Dirty Show preview at Ant HallAll the crafty people we saw at the Detroit Urban Craft FairBatman-themed burlesque came to Detroit’s Armageddon Beachparty LoungeThis sprawling Battle Creek complex comes with an underground bunker
photos.metrotimes.comBudweiser announces birth of new Clydesdale foal, shares name with Detroit rapper
Budweiser has introduced, via a Facebook post, its newest Budweiser Clydesdale foal, born last month at the Warm Springs Ranch in Booneville, Missouri. According to a report by KHQA, the foal, born September 14 at the company’s breeding and training ranch, was named Eminem, and weighed in at between 135 and 150 pounds. The name was derived by combining the first initials of his mother, Marcie, and his father, Miles, but it’s spelled the same as Detroit rapper Eminem. At birth, “Clydesdale foals stand about three feet tall, weigh roughly 150 pounds, and can walk within hours of being born,” KHQA explained. People are invited to tour Warm Springs Ranch and see Eminem in person, KHQA said.
mlive.comEminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar to perform during Super Bowl halftime
The Detroit Lions have yet to make a Super Bowl appearance. Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation partnered to assemble the lineup, which also includes Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show marks the first time the five multi-award-winning artists will perform together on stage. This is the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is the most-watched musical performance of the year, with nearly 100 million viewers tuning in to last year’s show.
mlive.comMan who allegedly said he was going to kill Eminem, sentenced for breaking into star’s house
Hughes allegedly broke into the house on April 5, 2020 after he smashed a kitchen door window with a brick paver. The noise woke Eminem who found Hughes in the house and asked home to leave. Hughes allegedly told the superstar that “he was there to kill him,” according to court testimony. Eventually, Eminem was able to calm Hughes down and security held Hughes in custody until police could arrive. Hughes was not armed when he broke into the house and there were no reports of injuries during the confrontation.
mlive.comEverything to know about Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti Detroit restaurant including the menu and food prices
Here’s everything we’ve learned about Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti restaurant opening tonight in Detroit. This project is a partnership with Union Joints Restaurant Group, which is behind such restaurants as Vinsetta Garage, Clarkston Union, Union Woodshop, Fenton Firehouse and Honcho. It started with a test pop-up Mom’s Spaghetti restaurant in 2017 at The Shelter music venue. Shady Records also had Union Joints deliver food to frontline workers at numerous area hospitals during the pandemic. “The previous pop-ups were really a test for us to determine whether there was enthusiasm for a regularly-occurring spot that would be open all year long.”Mom’s Spaghetti will be a walk-up restaurant serving three things: Mom’s Spaghetti ($9), Mom’s Spaghetti with meatballs ($12) and a S’ghetti Sandwich ($11) along with water and pop.
mlive.comEminem opening Mom’s Spaghetti Diner in Detroit with s’ghetti sandwiches, store for ‘Stans’
DETROIT - You’ll soon be able to try some of Eminem’s “Mom’s Spaghetti” via a pop-up diner. Just like he did in 2017, Eminem is once again opening an eatery in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Mom’s Spaghetti opens at 5:00 p.m. on September 29, according to a TV commercial and a voice mail from the phone number (313-888-8388) on the TV spot. The food, once again brought to you by Metro Detroit restaurant group Union Joints, will be simple at Mom’s Spaghetti. There will also be a store with Eminem merchandise called “The Trailer,” a store for “Stans,” loyal followers of Eminem.
mlive.comEminem cast as ‘White Boy Rick’ in 50-Cent’s Starz series about Detroit’s ‘Black Mafia Family’
Eminem is stepping back into acting. Wershe was released from the Michigan prison system in 2017 and transferred to Florida where he spent a few more years in prison for an unrelated crime. The 2018 film “White Boy Rick,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Richie Merritt as Wershe was inspired by Wershe’s involvement with law enforcement, crime and his subsequent prison sentence. The series, set to premiere on Sept. 26, will tell the story of how Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory formed a criminal empire in 1980s Detroit known as the Black Mafia Family. “I couldn’t do a show based in Detroit without incorporating the legend Eminem.”Snoop Dogg, Wood Harris and others have also been cast in the show.
mlive.comPepsi Blue to make a comeback after nearly 20 years
A year marked by the first season of American Idol, flip phones and 20GB iPods playing hits like Eminem’s “Lose Yourself,” Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” and Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated.” And the sweet fizziness of Pepsi Blue. The company teamed up with Europop artist Eiffel 65 to use his 1999 hit “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” in advertisements for the Blue drop. “For years, passionate Pepsi Blue fans have been clamoring for the return of their beloved berry cola,” the company said. The “unique and unmistakable,” vibrantly blue Pepsi will return in a new bottle and redesigned packaging just in time for summer. Pepsi Blue will be in 20-ounce bottles and six packs while supplies last.
mlive.comLadies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big
Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital
FILE - Dr. Dre attends a hand and footprint ceremony honoring Quincy Jones on Nov. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. In a social media post late Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, Dr. Dre said he will be back home soon after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Several music artists and athletes paid tribute to Dre on social media on Tuesday. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.
Eminem apologizes to Rihanna on new album
Fifteen-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Eminem released a new surprise album, "Music to Be Murdered By," Thursday night. The release is a companion to his 11th studio album that features 16 new songs, including a track tilted "Zeus," in which the rapper apologizes to Rihanna for his controversial lyrics about Chris Brown that leaked in 2019. Eminem made reference to the felony assault Chris Brown pleaded guilty to following the altercation between then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. Eminem's words were striking to fans as Rihanna and Eminem have collaborated on many projects through the years and landed the No. Eminem addresses several other issues throughout his album, ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to the Black Lives Matter movement.
cbsnews.comBillboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – Interscope Geffen A&M — the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga — has been named the No. Billboard announced Thursday that the label, which is also known as IGA, tops its year-end chart for the first time since 2013. IGA is also the top Billboard 200 label with 68 albums released during the tracking period, 25 of which hit the Top 10. Warner Music Group’s Atlantic Records was 2019’s top Billboard 200 label.
WATCH: Eminem makes cameo in SNL’s Christmas spoof of ‘Stan’
Twenty years after Eminem released “Stan,” Saturday Night Live spoofed the song to create “Stu,” -- and Eminem joined in on the fun. Pete Davidson led the musical sketch with blonde hair and all as he writes a letter to Santa, asking for a PS5. Watch the sketch below:
Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ featured in new Biden ad
Eminem has allowed one of his songs to be used in a political ad. The new Biden ad features Eminem’s “Lose Yourself," over clips of voters lining up at precincts, urging people to get out and vote. It also features clips of Detroit. Eminem has long been a critic of President Trump, targeting him in lyrics in multiple songs and freestyles over the last few years. Related: Eminem tells crowd at 2017 Reading Festival: ‘F*** Trump’Watch the ad below:
Meet Amit Mehta, the judge for Google's antitrust case
The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has a judge: Obama appointee Amit Mehta, who was assigned the case Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He went to elite U.S. universities, clerked for an appellate court judge and worked for both a D.C. law firm with high-profile clients and as a public defender attorney for low-income clients. As a judge, he’s ruled that lawmakers should get the president’s financial records and has sprinkled his music appreciation into opinions. The Supreme Court sent that case back to a lower court and it is ongoing. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1993 and graduated from the University of Virginia’s law school in 1997.
Police: Home invader told Eminem he was there to kill him
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – It was much more than a home invasion. Police said the man accused of breaking into Eminem’s home wasn’t there to rob the place, he was there to kill him. Clinton Township Police said Wednesday they watched Hughes break into the home on security camera. Clinton Township Police Officer Adam Hackstock said Eminem was sleeping, and when he woke up to a man standing behind him, but he thought it was his nephew. Matters asked him, why he was there, he was told by Mr. Hughes, that we was going to kill him,” said Hackstock.