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Rock Hall 2026 Class Drops a Diverse Lineup Led by Collins, Vandross and Wu-Tang

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026: Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, Oasis, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan, Joy Division and New Order, to be inducted Nov. 14 in Los Angeles alongside non-performer honors for several music legends; the ceremony will be televised, with additional Early Influence, Musical Excellence, and Ahmet Ertegun Awards also named for Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin and Ed Sullivan. Also noted is that 2027’s ceremony will be in Cleveland.

via Los Angeles Times|

#2026 #inductees #luther-vandross

music1 month ago•17 min saved

Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, and Phil Collins Headline 2026 Rock Hall Induction

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class (performers Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan) with Early Influence Awards for Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons, and Musical Excellence Awards for Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin; Ed Sullivan receives the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles (to air on ABC/Disney+), with snubs like New Edition in the fan vote and Pink and Shakira reportedly left out. Some inductees have publicly commented on the honor; the ceremony continues a LA-hosted year, with 2027 returning to Cleveland.

via Rolling Stone|

#inductees-2026 #music #oasis

music1 month ago•16 min saved

Rock Hall 2026 Class Highlights Collins, Oasis and Wu-Tang

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 performer class: Phil Collins, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden. Ed Sullivan is posthumously honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, while Queen Latifah, Graham Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte receive the Early Influence Award and Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin the Musical Excellence Award. The ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles (taped for ABC/Disney+ in December) with the ceremony returning to Cleveland in 2027. Collins, Vandross and Wu-Tang are inducted on their first nomination; Idol and Sade were previously nominated. Several big-name acts were notably shut out, including Mariah Carey.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#music #oasis #phil-collins

music1 month ago•2 min saved

Rock Hall 2026 Inducts Collins, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and More

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class features Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Wu-Tang Clan (first-time nominees), plus Luther Vandross (posthumous); induction is on November 14 in Los Angeles. The ceremony also flags early-influence honorees (Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons), musical-excellence honorees (Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin), and the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award for Ed Sullivan. Notable misses include Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition and Shakira.

via The Guardian|

#inductees-2026 #music #oasis

entertainment2 months ago•33 min saved

Wu-Tang Co-Founder Oliver Power Grant Dies at 52 from Pancreatic Cancer

Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s co-founder and executive producer on their debut, died at 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a death announced days after the group’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.

via Yahoo|

#enter-the-wu-tang #entertainment #oliver-power-grant

entertainment2 months ago•33 min saved

Oliver Power Grant: Wu-Tang Clan’s Founding Visionary Dies at 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, the Wu-Tang Clan’s longtime executive producer and driving force behind their early financing and branding, died at 52 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. From financing their first single to producing Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and founding Wu Wear, Grant is lauded by the group and family as a visionary and pillar of Wu-Tang culture, and a proud Park Hill (Staten Island) native whose impact on music and fashion endures.

via Yahoo|

#enter-the-wu-tang-36-chambers #entertainment #oliver-power-grant

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Wu-Tang Founder Oliver 'Power' Grant Dies at 52, Shaping Music and Streetwear

Oliver 'Power' Grant, a founding Wu-Tang Clan member and founder of the Wu Wear fashion brand, has died at 52. Tributes poured in from fellow members as Wu-Tang remains in contention for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting Grant's pivotal role in expanding the group’s influence beyond music into fashion and culture.

via USA Today|

#entertainment #hip-hop-fashion #oliver-power-grant

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Power Grant, Wu-Tang Backer and Wu Wear Pioneer, Dies at 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, a longtime Wu-Tang Clan backer who financed early records, led Wu Wear, and produced the game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style, has died at 52. The group confirmed his passing with tributes from Method Man and others; the cause of death was not disclosed.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #hip-hop #obituary

music-news3 months ago•16 min saved

Power Behind Wu-Wear: Oliver Grant, Wu-Tang Fashion Pioneer, Dies at 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, an early Wu-Tang associate who founded the Wu Wear fashion line and helped launch the group’s visual identity while executive producing early recordings, died at 52. He also acted in films and was portrayed in Wu-Tang media; tributes flowed from members after the news, with details about his role in shaping Wu-Tang’s brand and fashion legacy.

via Deadline|

#hip-hop-fashion #music-news #obituaries

music3 months ago•15 min saved

Oliver Power Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s Business Architect, Dies at 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, a pivotal figure in the Wu-Tang Clan’s rise who financed their debut single and executive produced Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), has died at 52 from unknown causes. Grant also built the Wu Wear clothing line and helped expand the brand, including a Macy’s deal and multiple stores, shaping a global hip‑hop legacy. Tributes from Wu‑Tang members and outlets highlighted his independence and entrepreneurial spirit that helped define the group’s enduring empire.

via Rolling Stone|

#enter-the-wu-tang-36-chambers #music #oliver-power-grant

music3 months ago•1 min saved

Wu-Tang Clan Original Member Oliver Power Grant Dies at 52

Oliver 'Power' Grant, an original Wu-Tang Clan member, has died at 52, the group announced; tributes from Hot 97 and Method Man followed, while the cause of death was not disclosed, and the news comes as Wu-Tang Clan was named a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee.

via NBC News|

#death #hip-hop #music

entertainment3 months ago•20 min saved

Rock Hall Nominates 17 Acts, Featuring Idol, Wu-Tang, P!nk and Oasis

Deadline reveals the 2026 Rock Hall nominees: 17 acts—Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division/New Order, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Phil Collins, Sade, Shakira, The Black Crowes and Wu-Tang Clan—of which 10 are first-time nominees. The inductees will be announced in April, alongside three special committees recognizing Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.

via Deadline|

#billy-idol #entertainment #nominees

music3 months ago•11 min saved

Oliver Power Grant, Wu-Tang Brand Architect, Dies

Oliver Power Grant, a longtime behind-the-scenes force who helped turn Wu-Tang Clan into an international force and built its branding through Wu-Wear (later Wu-Tang Brand), has died. A key executive producer on Wu-Tang albums and an actor, Power’s influence spanned merchandising and film; no cause of death has been disclosed, and tributes have been flowing from peers.

via Hip-Hop Wired|

#music #obituary #oliver-power-grant

entertainment3 months ago•17 min saved

Rock Hall 2026 Nominees Revealed: An 18-Artist Slate for 17 Spots

Billboard reports the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled the Class of 2026 nominees: 17 slots filled by 18 artists (Phil Collins counted separately for his solo nomination). The list includes The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Ten of the nominees are first-timers, with several veterans—Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, and Sade—nominated again. Inductees are decided by ballots from 1,200+ industry professionals, with the Class of 2026 to be revealed in April and the ceremony this fall. Eligibility requires 25 years since the first release; Collins would become the 29th artist inducted twice if successful.

via Billboard|

#entertainment #mariah-carey #oasis

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Pete Davidson Confirms One Tattoo He’s Keeping Despite Removal Efforts

Pete Davidson is in the process of removing many of his tattoos but has decided to keep a tattoo of Hillary Clinton and his Wu-Tang Clan tattoo, citing personal connections and meaningful reasons for these exceptions amidst his overall tattoo removal.

via TooFab|

#entertainment #hillary-clinton #pete-davidson