The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Jan 17th

Merge 104.8  |  17 January 2021

Mariah Carey has revealed that back in the 90s she had recorded a secret alternative rock album under the name “Chick”, and now, she is opening up about the project and whether or not fans might hear it. She said it was inspired by the grunge/alternative rock music that was happening at the time. It has never appeared anywhere online and very few people have heard it, but the project was mastered and one day we might get to hear it.

 

Lady Gaga is sing the National Anthem for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Wednesday. She’ll be performing “The Star Spangled Banner” for the swearing-in ceremony, which is planned to take place on the West front of the U.S. Capitol. Also performing on the day will be Jennifer Lopez. The announcement comes after Tom Hanks said he will be hosting a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating Biden’s inauguration.

 

The first look at the upcoming horror film, Willy’s Wonderland, starring Nicholas Cage has landed. From the clips revealed so far it’s a dark, twisted bloodbath as he battles the demons of an abandoned theme park. He plays the role of a janitor who finds himself stranded in a remote town. In a bid to work off his debt, he agrees to spend the night cleaning the super creepy Willy’s Wonderland. It’s released on February 12, 2021.