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    Calvin Harris Brings The Heat With Nicki Minaj, Kehlani, & More On ‘Funk Wav Bounces, Vol.1’

    June 30, 2017 /

    I love when an album lives up to its title. Like when you see the title and hear the music, it all makes sense. That’s exactly how I felt while listening to the newest offering from Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Calvin Harris Makes Sweet, Sunny Disco Magic With Frank Ocean & Migos On ‘Slide’!

    February 24, 2017 /

    Calvin Harris is king in the art-form that is feel good dance-pop, we know this: From “You Used To Hold Me” to “Feel So Close” to “We Found Love” to “How Deep Is Your Love” to most recently “This Is What…

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  • New Music,  Premiere

    Major Lazer & MØ Put Their Own Twist On Frank Ocean’s ‘Lost’ – Listen!

    July 21, 2015 /

    “Leon On,” Major Lazer‘s collaborative breakout hit with DJ Snake and Danish songstress MØ is undeniably one of 2015’s big Summer songs, following its newest peak at #9 on last week’s Billboard Hot 100. So what do you do when you…

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    55th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners & Performances!

    February 11, 2013 /

    Last night the 55th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The big winner and star of the night was no one in particular but the night was filled with many highlights. Big winners included Record…

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    Jon ALi Presents: The Top 50 Albums of 2012

    December 24, 2012 /

    Compiling a list of my favorite albums of 2012 was a much easier task this year. We received major releases from some of the biggest artists in the game, welcomed back veterans, and were surprised by a flock of newcomers ready…

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  • Entertainment

    55th Annual Grammy Awards: Nominations Revealed!

    December 5, 2012 /

    The nominations for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards have just been announced at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Leading the pack with six nominations each are Kanye West, Jay-Z, The Black Keys, fun., and Mumford & Sons. Frank Ocean follows…

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  • Entertainment,  Live

    2012 MTV Video Music Awards: Performances!

    September 7, 2012 /

    Last night the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The big winner and stars of the night were British boy group One Direction who picked up three awards including Best New Artist. Other…

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    MTV VMAs 2012 Nominees Revealed!

    July 31, 2012 /

    The nominees for the 2012 MTV VMAs have been revealed! Rihanna and Drake lead the pack with five nominations each, including Best Pop Video, Best Male Video, Best Female Video, and Video of the Year for their hit single “Take Care.”…

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New post by me up on @watchintheknow now, this time diving into @boyuntitled and his new collab with @gess.wav - two amazing talents I’ve been including on my playlists for some time. So happy I could spotlight them in this way. Together they’re magic ✨ LINK IN BIO ✨ to check out the piece and watch the video for “IMPOSTER”!
just gonna drop the rest of this set here 🥰 

Gotta give a proper shout out to bb 📸 @erichartjr for shooting with me. Give him a follow and some love. He’s got a beautiful eye ✨ Then of course my bestie @martin_gregory for styling and getting me to wear things I didn’t think I could ever pull off. Love you both ❤️
throwback w/ 📸 @hellochristophersherman on film💧 // 2021 promises more booty 💦
Play this on loop for the rest of the day for a guaranteed serotonin boost 🥳

Today we celebrate that pumpkins goodbye. We did it kids! LET’S GET LOUD!!!! 🙌🏽
Such a nice surprise from @todolodemass ✨😭✨ Thank you for sharing this gorg sketch with me!! Flattered ❤️ go check out his beautiful work!
I got bangs ✂️ // thank you @davidenychair @davidehairstudio
Hiiii!! It’s baby’s first time in Drag 😅 Meet Miss Jen Ali Bops! My loves @jasminericenyc & @martigcummings got me to do their @watchintheknow makeover series #Dragged over the summer and it was honestly so much fun 🥳 I’ve worked with so many talented drag queens over the last few years as a DJ so this was truly a flip the script moment. I give my girls all the props more than ever - this shit ain’t easy!!

Shout out to the production team @exitfourtv for making this happen as safely as possible and talented bb @brandonmgarr for beating this mug right. I was really feeling the Miss Bops fantasy ✨ You can catch the full version of the episode over at @watchintheknow and on my IGTV now ✨
#TBT It’s been one year since this most pleasing moment with @dualipa 😭 dancing to her now THREE-time Grammy nominated smash “Don’t Start Now” @playhousebarnyc 💥

I’ve had the privilege of spending some quality time with this angel a couple times and she’s been nothing but humble, gracious and generous every single time. I can say the exact same thing for the people she keeps closet on her amazing team (@julianrupert @lorenzoposocco @nawalalalalal etc.). Dua and company deserve all the praise they have tirelessly worked for together ✨❤️✨ let’s get them awards fam!!! 

Love always, “a fan” ❤️
It’s about that time again! 🥳 Back at it with the January edition of #QueerNecessities, my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @stachepapi as well as @kyanpalmer, @brandoncolbein, @marshallxyz, @charlief_music, @macleanbrendan, @marinadiamandis, @iamnicopop x @gabereali, @ultranatemusic, @joriannaaaa, @cakesdakilla, @trapcry, @baylimusic, @sienaliggins, @jaredgelman, @naterichx, @wearetwinxl, @bratttty, @kingprincess69, @troyesivan, @juliannehope, @peterthomas, @arlissa, @deliadane, @almondmilkhunni, @the_yvesdropper, @blestjones, @thomboi__, @iamasiahn, @chanellekazadi, @sammykims x @osakepapi, @neo10y, @lisaremar, @_kenzharris, @myylomusic, @samjgarfield & so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
sunday reflections~
First playlist drop of the year is here 🥳 Providing you some musical escapism in the form of my January #PressPlay playlist - LINK IN BIO! ✨

Just in case you’re new here... Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to hear all of the songs I’m currently buzzin’ about in one handy and convenient place. Subscribe to it now and enjoy! ✨😘

Photo set by 📸 @erichartjr // styled by @martin_gregory 

Shirt & Gloves: @balenciaga 
Necklace: @g2ther 
Bracelet: @austin.james.smith
Before we continue moving forward into 2021, I want to take a quick look back at some pop gems that I think deserved a lot more attention in 2020 via @watchintheknow ✨

Here are 15 gems from queer artists that you may have missed in 2020, including @taylaparx @adamlambert @bronzeavery @giawoods @kingprincess69 @vincint @carliehanson @christineandthequeens @keiynanlonsdale @yung.merlot @theaces @cakesdakilla @samsparro @cassidyyking and @reynatheband 💕 LINK IN BIO

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