NEW YORK — The family of Avicii is thanking his fans for their support days after the superstar DJ died. Avicii, born Tim Bergling, was found dead Friday in Muscat, Oman. Details about his death were not revealed. “We would like to thank you for the support and the loving words about our son and brother. We are so grateful for everyone who loved Tim’s music and have precious memories of his songs,” his family said in a statement released Monday. The Grammy-nominated Swedish performer received a number of tributes at concerts and Coachella, ranging from acts like Nick Jonas to Kygo to Tiesto. Stockholm fans observed a minute of silence in his honor on Saturday. “Thank you for all the initiatives taken to honor Tim, with public gatherings, church bells ringing out his music ... and moments of silence around the world,” the statement read. “We are grateful for the privacy during this difficult time. Our wish is that it continues that … [Read more...] about Avicii’s family thanks fans for support after his death
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Avicii, struggling with health and fame, tried to walk away from it all two years before he died
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Subscribe Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Arts and Entertainment by Marwa Eltagouri by Marwa Eltagouri Email the author April 21 Email the author It was a decision that shook the electronic dance world, and one Tim Bergling, then 27, did not take lightly. Before Bergling, the Swedish DJ and producer known as Avicii, announced his retirement from touring just five years after his 2011 song “Levels” launched his meteoric rise, he had to break the news to the people closest to him. He had to explain to friends, handlers and business associates why, to attain happiness, he had to change his definition of success. Then he had to explain to his fans. … [Read more...] about Avicii, struggling with health and fame, tried to walk away from it all two years before he died
Avicii dead at 28: Swedish DJ became an EDM star with hits ‘Levels’ and ‘Wake Me Up’
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Subscribe Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Arts and Entertainment by Sonia Rao by Sonia Rao Email the author April 20 at 3:23 PM Email the author Swedish DJ and producer Avicii was found dead on Friday, his publicist confirmed. He was 28. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” his publicist said in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman, this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.” The cause of death has not yet been … [Read more...] about Avicii dead at 28: Swedish DJ became an EDM star with hits ‘Levels’ and ‘Wake Me Up’
Kendrick Lamar deserves his Pulitzer. Rap is the most significant music of our time.
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Subscribe Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Style Perspective Perspective Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events by Chris Richards by Chris Richards Email the author April 16 at 5:42 PM Email the author Damn for real. Kendrick Lamar just won the Pulitzer Prize for music. What does it mean? So many things. First, it confirms that these strange days have been blindingly golden for black pop culture. “Black Panther” just made history at the box office, Beyoncé just made history at Coachella, and on Monday, one of the leading candidates for Voice of … [Read more...] about Kendrick Lamar deserves his Pulitzer. Rap is the most significant music of our time.
Vanessa Williams talks touring the world, hearing herself on the radio and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
By Joey Guerra Published 11:24 am, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Mike Ruiz, Contributing Photographer / Mike Ruiz Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 Vanessa Williams scored a No. 1 hit with “Save the Best for Last.” Vanessa Williams scored a No. 1 hit with “Save the Best for Last.” Photo: Mike Ruiz, Contributing Photographer / Mike … [Read more...] about Vanessa Williams talks touring the world, hearing herself on the radio and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
Celebrity Drive: Chris Daughtry is a (Chevy) Suburban Dad
Quick Stats: Chris Daughtry Grammy-nominated singer-songwriterDaily Driver: 2016 Chevy Suburban (Chris’ rating: 9 on a scale of 1 to 10)Favorite road trip: Charlottesville to Virginia BeachCar he learned to drive in: 1980s Ford pickupFirst car bought: 1988 Chevy Sprint Chris Daughtry likes cars higher off the ground, but suitable enough to drive the kids around, which explains why he used to drive a Honda Odyssey minivan. But when he moved to Nashville, the former American Idol contestant wanted to shed the minivan for a more rock star appropriate ride — a fully loaded 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. “I like driving it because it’s big and I can see over everything. I hate driving cars low to the ground and I can’t see past the hood and my depth perception gets off, so I love driving a tank,” he says. Daughtry rates his Suburban a 9 on a scale of 10. “It’s a 9 only because it’s not the Batmobile and if I was driving the Batmobile it would … [Read more...] about Celebrity Drive: Chris Daughtry is a (Chevy) Suburban Dad
Celebrity Drive: David Hasselhoff
Quick Stats: David Hasselhoff, actor/singer/producerDaily Driver: 2016 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe (David’s rating: 10 on a scale of 1 to 10)Other cars: see belowFavorite road trip: Gumball RallyCar he learned to drive in: Ford FalconFirst car bought: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL It turns out, in real life, Michael Knight is like the rest of us when it comes to cars and exclusivity. Only it’s not KITT. For David Hasselhoff, his 2016 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe is what makes him smile every time he looks at it. “I have a relationship with BMW UK,” he says. “I’ve been using their SUVs, driving pretty much all over the UK and fell in love with the Alpina because it’s got massive horsepower and it’s a two-tone interior and the paint is incredible, a gold metallic paint. I’ve never seen another one on the road, which makes me extremely happy that I have a one of a kind car.” When asked how he’d rate his Alpina, Hasselhoff stops to … [Read more...] about Celebrity Drive: David Hasselhoff
2017 Hyundai Elantra First Test Review
You probably know Compton as the hometown of hip-hop legends N.W.A, whose rise was chronicled in last year’s Oscar-nominated “Straight Outta Compton” biopic, and current hitmaker Kendrick Lamar, who recently took home five Grammys. Compton lies between Motor Trend HQ and my home in Bellflower, so one night I took the scenic route home in an Electric Blue 2017 Hyundai Elantra. While Compton itself is on the rise, its infrastructure hasn’t yet caught up, making it a great place to evaluate the Elantra’s ride quality — not typically a strength for Hyundai. Potholes, speed bumps, speed humps, expansion joints, lumpy and broken pavement: Google Maps found it all. The engineers in charge of the 2017 Elantra must have spent some time with the team that puts together the Genesis, because the ride was good. Really good, especially for a small Hyundai. The Elantra handled everything Google Maps threw at it with the composure of a larger, more expensive sedan. … [Read more...] about 2017 Hyundai Elantra First Test Review
Formula One’s formula for success is to book Justin Timberlake
LONDON (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake has been confirmed as the headline act at this year's U.S. Formula One Grand Prix as organizers seek to build on the crowd-pulling success of Taylor Swift's appearance at the 2016 race.Timberlake, whose Oscar-nominated song 'Can't Stop the Feeling' won him a 10th Grammy Award, will appear on stage Oct. 21 at Austin's Circuit of the Americas (COTA) after qualifying.Last year's race ended a trend of declining audiences and drew a record crowd of 269,000 - with Swift's first concert of the year watched by some 80,000 people."Last year did what we hoped it would do, which is not only enhance an already great event but also give us the chance to expose a lot of new people to the sport," COTA chairman Bobby Epstein told Reuters. "And it worked."I think where we saw a big change was in the average number of tickets sold per transaction, which told me that families were buying. And so I think we'll see that continue."The 2017 F1 season, which began in … [Read more...] about Formula One’s formula for success is to book Justin Timberlake