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The “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man” singer dies after a “short but aggressive” illness Victor Willis, the lead singer of disco band The Village People, has died at the age of 74. The singer, who provided vocals on the band’s legendary hit ‘YMCA’, died on Tuesday, his family have confirmed. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People,” the band said. “Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness. Privacy is requested.” His wife, Karen Huff-Willis, also confirmed the news, writing: “It is with profound sadness that I…
Hollis Parker Frazier-Herndon is a son of art. His father, John Herndon, is known as the drummer and founding member of Tortoise, an institution on the post-rock circuit. The mother, Kathryn Frazier, is among other things co-founder of the Owsla record label, therefore another insider. Hollis was born in Chicago in 2004, and after the first steps taken with the pseudonym Drippysoup, taken by the fascination for medieval fantasy he entered the “medieval trap” trend with the band Open Swords Of Ten. In the post-pandemic period he decided to transform his name into 2hollys, attracting attention with the publication of…
Text and meaning of America inc.the new single by Gianna Nannini with Marracashout July 3, 2026 for EMI / Universal Music Italia. The song marks the beginning of GIANNAGOLD – The 50 Years Album Celebrationthe project with which the rocker celebrates half a century of recording career. For the occasion, Americaone of the symbolic songs of Gianna Nannini's repertoire, returns in a completely renewed guise thanks to the production shared with Dardust and the participation of Marracash. This new version does not simply re-propose a classic, but updates its meaning in light of the present. The title itself, America inc.suggests…
My Chemical Romance played ‘Save Yourself, I’ll Hold Them Back’ for the first time in nearly four years during their show at Anfield stadium last night (Tuesday June 30), as they paid tribute to Liverpool FC. Watch the footage below. READ MORE: My Chemical Romance live in Liverpool: prodigal sons of emo make tragedy transcendental Gerard Way and co. delivered a 25-track set at the huge concert to kick off their current ‘Black Parade’ UK tour, which also includes upcoming dates in Glasgow and at London’s Wembley Stadium. After wrapping up playing their 2006 third album ‘The Black Parade’ in…
The very concept of “best of” now belongs to a different era. Once upon a time, a collection of this kind could represent the privileged entry point to approach the discography of… Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
Victor Willis, the frontman of the disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74. The announcement came via the group's official social media page.“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People,” reads the short statement.The musician, originally from Texas, was co-author of the band's biggest hits, including YMCA, Go West And In The Navy. Willis had left the band in 1980, fighting a years-long legal battle over the copyright of the songs. He had rejoined the group in 2017, and had performed YMCA at President Trump's pre-inaugural rally…
David Baddiel has reacted to Harry Styles covering ‘Three Lions’ at his residency shows at Wembley Stadium. Styles is over halfway through his huge residency at the London venue now, having announced an impressive 12-night run – making him the longest single-artist residency in Wembley Stadium history. Dates kicked off on June 12, and so far he has played seven of the 12 dates there, breaking out hits like ‘Aperture’, ‘As It Was’, ‘Watermelon Sugar’ and ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’. At each show, Styles has also been playing a medley of Underworld’s ‘Born Slippy’ with the classic football anthem…
J Mascis, Lou Barlow And Murphy they need no introduction, they are simply one of the greatest rock bands around since the 80s, celebrated and adored by the greatest artists of the last 40 years and loved by all generations of indie and alternative fans to follow. The director of the video, Guy, says: “I wanted to make something ironic, with a 'backyard movie' aesthetic, which fit well into the tradition of Dinosaur Jr.'s video clips. The first inspiration came from a painting by Henry Darger, with children terrorized by two enormous floating hands of fire. Then I started thinking…
Palo santo is the new single by Caterina Cropelliavailable in digital stores from June 25, 2026 For Fairytale music with distribution Ada Music Italy. The release of the song is accompanied by the announcement of the first dates of the Trentino singer-songwriter's summer tour. The single talks about a change of perspective in the face of adversity. It is an invitation to remember that happiness is an attitude; and therefore, it is possible to choose to be happy every day, changing perspective. The artist presents happiness as a daily choice, even when things don't go as expected. Caterina Cropelli choose…
David Bowie‘s archive at London’s V&A East Storehouse is set to go on tour across the UK. The David Bowie Centre opened at the new working store and visitor attraction at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford last autumn. It comprises over 90,000 of the late star’s possessions, as well as curated exhibitions of objects by Bowie collaborator Nile Rodgers and super-fans The Last Dinner Party. Today (Wednesday July 1), it has been announced that a new national tour will bring highlights from the V&A’s Bowie archive to venues across the UK over multiple years. More than 100 pieces…
