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Knicks Bring Championship Fever to The Tonight Show
entertainment26 days ago

Knicks Bring Championship Fever to The Tonight Show

The New York Knicks will join Jimmy Fallon for a special Tonight Show episode following their first NBA championship since 1973. The broadcast will feature interviews with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges, plus coach Mike Brown and the Knicks City Dancers, with a Wu-Tang Clan performance to seal the celebrations. It airs Monday, June 15 at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock the next day; tickets were allocated to Finals attendees who couldn’t attend, and some previously booked guests were moved to another date.

Knicks Headline Fallon Special After First Title Since 1973
entertainment26 days ago

Knicks Headline Fallon Special After First Title Since 1973

Two days after winning the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a special episode featuring Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, plus teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, the full Knicks squad and head coach Mike Brown, with a Wu-Tang Clan performance; the studio audience will be die-hard Knicks fans, and NBC will air the episode at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT with Peacock streaming the next day. The Knicks won their first title since 1973 by defeating the Spurs 94-90.

Knicks Kick Off Tonight Show Takeover Following Historic Title
tv26 days ago

Knicks Kick Off Tonight Show Takeover Following Historic Title

Fresh off their franchise's first NBA title in 53 years, the New York Knicks will host a dedicated episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, featuring the starting five—Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges—head coach Mike Brown, and other guests; Wu-Tang Clan will perform, and the audience will be composed of die-hard Knicks fans, with the previously announced guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Britt Lower, Rhett & Link, and Zarna Garg rescheduled.

Rock Hall 2026 Class Drops a Diverse Lineup Led by Collins, Vandross and Wu-Tang
music2 months ago

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.

Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, and Phil Collins Headline 2026 Rock Hall Induction
music2 months ago

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.

Rock Hall 2026 Class Highlights Collins, Oasis and Wu-Tang
music2 months ago

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.

Rock Hall 2026 Inducts Collins, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and More
music2 months ago

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.

Oliver Power Grant: Wu-Tang Clan’s Founding Visionary Dies at 52
entertainment4 months ago

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.

Wu-Tang Founder Oliver 'Power' Grant Dies at 52, Shaping Music and Streetwear
entertainment4 months ago

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.

Power Behind Wu-Wear: Oliver Grant, Wu-Tang Fashion Pioneer, Dies at 52
music-news4 months ago

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.

Oliver Power Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s Business Architect, Dies at 52
music4 months ago

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.