Pharrell Williams slammed the leadership of his hometown of Virginia Beach and its “toxic energy” in an open letter regarding the future of his Something in the Water Festival. The letter, issued Tuesday, October 5th, was addressed to Virginia Beach City Manager Patrick Duhaney, who sent Pharrell a letter at …
Read More »Pharrell Joins Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam in Call to Make Juneteenth a State Holiday
Pharrell Williams spoke at a press conference Tuesday in support of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s call to make June 19th, widely known as Juneteenth, an official state holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Pharrell, who grew up in Virginia Beach, called the moment “very special” and “a big display of …
Read More »Watch Bono, Pharrell Cover Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' on 'Kimmel'
Bono and Pharrell put a lounge singer’s spin on the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” during Jimmy Kimmel Live‘s annual (RED) episode, which promotes the U2 singer’s organization raising money for HIV/AIDS programs in sub-Saharan Africa. The duo were accompanied by a lone pianist, whose instrument was fittingly topped with two …
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