Eminem surprised fans who visited his new Mom’s Spaghetti restaurant in Detroit during its official opening yesterday (September 29).
The rapper has opened the restaurant in his home city and named it after a lyric from his 2002 hit ‘Lose Yourself’, which featured on the 8 Mile soundtrack: “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.”
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Eminem manned the walk-up window of Mom’s Spaghetti for a short period yesterday to celebrate its opening, with the rapper serving food and taking pictures with the first 10 customers in the queue.
The queue for Mom’s Spaghetti “lined several blocks” by the opening time of 5pm, according to the Detroit Free Press. Some fans had camped out since the early hours of the morning to secure their place at the front.
Eminem serves Mom’s Spaghetti and takes a selfie with a fan on the opening night of his restaurant “Mom’s Spaghetti” on September 29, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Picture: Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Mom’s Spaghetti is located on Woodward Avenue within the newly opened Union Assembly restaurant. You can see the menu here.
“We’ve had a lot of fun putting this project together with the folks at Union Joints, and the response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive,” Paul Rosenberg, Eminem’s manager, said in a recent statement.
General view of Eminem’s restaurant “Mom’s Spaghetti” on September 29, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Picture: Scott Legato/Getty Images)
“The previous pop-ups were really a test for us to determine whether there was enthusiasm for a regularly-occurring Mom’s Spaghetti spot that would be open all year long.
“We are really pleased to announce the arrival of the walk-up restaurant and adjacent upstairs store, called The Trailer, where fans can experience a uniquely-curated environment and obtain merch and other items from Eminem and his new pasta operation.”
Elsewhere, Eminem’s new song with Skylar Grey – which also features Polo G and Mozzy – for the Venom 2 soundtrack has been released
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Elton John and Stevie Wonder have linked up for a new collaboration – listen to ‘Finish Line’ below.
The track will appear on ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, John’s recently announced collaborations album which will also feature Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Eddie Vedder and more.
’I couldn’t be more proud of ‘Finish Line’,” John said of the song in a statement. “I’d go as far as to say it’s one of the best records I’ve ever made.
“Stevie’s voice is as good as I can ever remember hearing him – he sounds like a 17-year-old again, he’s singing with a sheer joy and exuberance in his vocals. Andrew Watt has done an unbelievable job on the production. It was a magical process.”
John continued: “I’ve always loved collaborating with Stevie, and I’m delighted that after 50 years of friendship we finally get to do a full blown duet. He has always been so kind and sweet to me, and his talent is beyond ridiculous. When you listen to what he does vocally and instrumentally on ‘Finish Line’ you think, this is a true genius here.”
Speaking of the track, Stevie Wonder added: “It is both a joy and honour to sing, play piano and harmonica for Elton! He has truly been one of the great spirits of music, life, friendship and love, who I’ve met on this life journey! True artistry and music like love equals a forever commitment lasting many lifetimes.
“And Elton, anyone who hears your voice singing ‘Finish Line’ will hear and feel your wisdom, your pain, your soul, your love, but also your resilience….. I love it!! Congratulations to you and our forever and never, never-ending music, friendship, life-song! Long live Sir Elton John!!!”
Recorded over the last 18 months, work on the singer’s 32nd studio album – which is due to arrive on October 22 – began after he was forced to pause his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“The last thing I expected to do during lockdown was make an album,” John said in a statement. “But, as the pandemic went on, one‐off projects kept cropping up.”
Earlier this month, John announced that he has been forced to reschedule his remaining 2021 ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour dates to 2023 due to a hip injury, saying that it is a decision he took “with great sadness and a heavy heart”.
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Dave Grohl has said that he is open to playing live with ABBA, while also revealing that he “wept like a baby” when he heard the group’s recent comeback single.
The Swedish band released two tracks earlier this month to preview their long-awaited new album ‘Voyage’, which is set for release on November 5, and their upcoming “digital” ‘ABBA Voyage’ residency in London, which begins in May 2022.
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Speaking to BBC News this week, Grohl – who has previously cited ABBA as an influence – was asked for his reaction to ABBA’s comeback.
“Oh my god, I’m such a big ABBA fan,” the Foo Fighters frontman said. “When I saw that they were coming back and they had a record, I shot that link to 100 people I knew, then listened to the new song and wept like a baby. I cried like a baby. Oh man!”
ABBA are back with new album and “revolutionary” live experience, ‘ABBA: VOYAGE’ (Picture: Baillie Walsh / Press)
Pressed on what it was about the new songs that so moved him, Grohl replied: “It almost sounded like time hadn’t passed. Plus it was such a beautiful, romantic, melancholy, bitter-sweet retrospective.
“Ugh, it’s amazing. ABBA can do no wrong.”
Grohl then expressed his openness towards playing live with ABBA, saying: “Listen, I will get up and play drums at the opening of an envelope. Show me a drum set and I will sit down to it.
“So yes, I would play with ABBA.”
ABBA’s already-assembled 10-piece live band for their ‘ABBA Voyage’ residency next year includes former Klaxons member James Righton and Little Boots.
In another interview this week Grohl reflected on the opportunities he’s had to play with his musical heroes over the years, saying that he still “cannot believe that it’s happening to me”.
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Ex-SISTAR member Soyou has signed an exclusive contract with a new agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM).
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On September 29, the label newly launched label announced it had reached an agreement with the K-pop singer in a statement to Sports Kyunghang. “We recently signed an exclusive contract with Soyou,” wrote BPM Entertainment, as translated by Soompi. “We successfully made the first step by recruiting vocalist Soyou as the first artist of Big Planet Made.”
The singer later took to Instagram to address the news, saying that she will “come back with various activities so that I can give good energy to my fans who always send me a lot of support and love”. She added: “Please continue to give me your support, and I hope you look forward to [my activities].”
Soyou had departed from longtime agency Starship Entertainment earlier this month, after 11 years with the company. “Thank you to the staff at Starship Entertainment for being with me [up till now]. I’ll return with better music and growth,” Soyou wrote on Instagram following her departure.
The vocalist’s last music release under Starship was the single ‘Good Night My Love’, which featured Babylon and Slow Minsteady as composers and K-pop veteran Lee Hyo-ri as a lyricist.
Following SISTAR’s disbandment in 2017, Soyou went on to pursue a solo career in music, making her solo debut in 2018 with the mini-album ‘Re:Born’. She followed it up with her second mini-album ‘Re:Fresh’ in the same year.
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Even when we love our latest haircut, style, length—or all of the above—there can still be moments when we hit a creative hair plateau. What I’ve found is that pulling my hair up, back, or simply accessorizing can revive the love of my natural curls. Of course, hair reinvention will look different for each of us depending on our style ideology, hair length, and face shape. But, a new style is just an accessory or shape away.
To help you find some inspiration, I’ve rounded up a few of the chicest yet easy styles for long hair. From low ponytails to curly topknots, there is a style here that I hope will spark your very own hair aha moment. So keep scrolling for 30 easy-breezy hairstyles for long hair you can style in minutes.
If your hair is all one length, have your stylist cut a few face-framing layers to make placing your hair up into a middle-parted updo with tendrils a simple task.
A fringe with a wispy bun is an updo that gives an effortless, chic look. For a more lived-in style, let flyaways do their thing or strategically place each wisp.
Love your signature ponytail? We do too. To take things up a notch by adding some accessories. From clips to bold hair ties, the creative possibilities are endless.
Janet Jackson’s iconic box braids in the 1993 film Poetic Justice are forever beauty inspiration. To achieve this look, the key is the fresh white headband. Taking the DIY approach with a piece of white fabric could work in your favor, but The Wrap Life’s Tencel Flow Wraps take the guesswork out of creating a headband with the right length.
Cassandra’s sleek low bun takes on new life thanks to the structured organza scrunchie taking centerstage.
A topknot, but make it a golden garden? What makes this topknot soar is the lived-in look. If your hair is fine, you may need a touch of hairspray to keep your knot in place, but keep it light.
The ’90s are back in a big way, and so are that decade’s hair accessories. Instead of securing the hair with loads of bobby pins, twist your length up, tuck it, and secure it with a claw hair clip.
Protective styling natural hair is full of versatility. In this case, cornrows offer up a chance to give curly and coily hair a break from manipulation while providing a beautiful, low-maintenance style. Keep a nozzled scalp serum on hand to treat your scalp if you find it needs a little TLC.
Securing a curly high pony is as simple as placing an elastic band at the base of the head to secure each curl. Of course, depending on the density of your hair, a traditional elastic band might not work. But, you’re in luck. There are bands made with curly hair textures in mind. Once secure, pop on a black headband to bring the look full circle.
Pairing a side part with a topknot makes it easy to take your long hair from day to night in minutes (and give your oily hair one more day before you need to wash it). But, again, don’t be afraid to let the flyaways run wild.
I’d be lying if I said this style didn’t take me back to high school days. But, truthfully, I can’t remember why we ever retired this look.
Pulling the hair into an updo doesn’t mean your style has to be intricate. Valeria proves just that. Take a tiny section of hair, give it a curl with a wand (or flat iron), pop the rest of your hair up with a few curby grips, give it a spritz of holding spray, and you’re out the door.
It doesn’t get simpler than this, but you can still have some fun. Add a cool clip or crystal bobby pins to add some personal style.
The two-piece fringe is in, and you can put your own spin on it with a headband. Go colourful or muted. Whatever feels best for you.
With this halo braid, you have options. You can either tuck the length or braid it to the end.
Need a hairstyle that can cover up your oily roots? This style is it. To get the spiked structure applying a molding pomade is your best bet.
Need a sleek updo in seconds? Add a little volume to the crown of your head and spray a touch of holding spray.
Curly topknots give naturals an opportunity to switch things up without the need for a full wash day. Add a scarf, clips, or crystal curby grips to make the style you own.
Pulling the hair back off the face can make even the most confident person feel exposed. But, in our opinion, that’s the best part. Show off your beautiful features with this sleek bun. Depending on your hair texture, you’ll need different style products. But edge control, pomades, and holding spray are often great products, no matter your hair type.
This gorgeous full glam ‘do will likely take a little extra time. However, we think it will be worth every second.
We know topknots can feel one-dimensional, but J.Lo reminds us that adding a few free-flowing hairpieces to frame the face can add new life to this beloved style.
If you take a close look at Halle Bailey’s ponytail, you can see that her locs are braided and wrapped around the base of her ponytail. This is a simple way to add texture to a classic.
This showstopping two-toned look gives us a super sleek topknot complimented by two face-framing pieces that bring the focus back to Dua Lipa’s smokey, icy blue eye look.
Baby hairs and braids are always a dynamic duo. To get the wavy baby hair look on Zoe Kravitz, grab a Baby Tress Edge Styler to skillfully lay down those baby hairs.
Zendaya’s deep side swoop and flipped ponytail is giving us all the feels of the ’90s, and we’re here for all of it.
Grab one of your go-to silk scarves and place it around the base of your ponytail for a stylish touch.
Tracee Ellis Ross’s cascading braided ponytail is a style we can’t wait to try.
Bantu knots are another excellent protective style. Braid each section for a more textured look or go traditional by twisting then securing each knot.
