Pharrell Williams just took his place among the likes of Bob Dylan and Nelson Mandela. The Virginia-born producer and Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian distinction, on July 13, the evening before Bastille Day, according to The Straits Times.
When it comes to metal, it's usually the harder and heavier the better. Even when covering pop songs.
While Juneteenth was only recently recognized as a federal holiday, it has been a day of reflection, celebration, and cultural pride within the Black community, especially in the South, for generations.
When hip-hop was in its early stages, most people criticized the genre as being a fad. Yet, here we are over 50 years since its inception, and it's one of the most popular genres among fans.
Adidas and Pharrell Williams continue their partnership with the launch of the Superstar 92, the reinvention of one of the brand's most iconic silhouettes.
Not surprised here as Tyshawn Jones is still one of the most marketable (and talented) skaters doing it, and LV's Creative Director Pharrell Williams has a long history of mixing it up in the skate industry.
Check out this list of songs that pays tribute to the richness of Black legacy and culture.
In a crossover no one could have predicted, a song from Final Fantasy VII‘s soundtrack made it to Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week runway, thanks to Pharrell Williams.
Summer 2025 will be a significant season for the Virginia Beach community as a multi-million dollar wave pool will be opening. According to a recent announcement made on the Wavegarden Instagram page, Atlantic Park will welcome the first Wavegarden Cove in the United States.
Pharrell Williams wears a lot of hats – literally and figuratively. He’s a musician, producer, writer of earworm, award-winning songs for animated films, a fashion designer for major brands like Adidas and Louis Vuitton, a recurring TV show host, and an enthusiast of obscure, oversized headgear.
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Let's take a look back at some of the hip-hop songs we loved this year.
Pharrell Williams got sacked by McDonald's on three separate occasions. The 51-year-old Grammy Award-winning producer and musician has recalled getting in a spot of bother during his "first and only job" when he worked at the fast food chain.
It’s no secret that we at Nerdist love all things LEGO. From building cool sets to trailer remakes in brick form to full on movies, we just can’t get enough.
Here is a list of tracks that can help listeners start anew.
One-word song titles highlight how artists can show impact and power with a simple statement. Here is a list of memorable songs throughout the years with one-word titles.
While the song of the summer isn't crowned until September, there are plenty of early contenders that are worth monitoring.
While some songs hold lyrical content about actually dancing, other songs tend to have deeper meanings. From ballads to uptempo tracks, here are 25 songs that can encourage listeners to do a little two-step.
From starring on the Disney Channel to recording some of pop music's biggest hits, Ariana Grande has already had a massively successful career. She's grown
I don't have eyes on the physical birth certificate, but Pharrell Williams, who has not shown a single sign of aging in at least 20 years, apparently turns 48 years old today. Pharrell's latest solo album, GIRL, dropped all the way back in March 2014, but the Virginia Beach native has been far from silent.
To celebrate their achievements, we're putting together the Essential Daft Punk Playlist, rounding up songs from across their storied career. Many of these you may have already heard before, but most of these songs still sound great even when hearing them ... one more time.
Leave it to Daft Punk to revolutionize retirement, as the daring EDM duo announced the end of their 28-year-old run together with a video titled "Epilogue" posted Monday: And since Daft Punk always erred on the side of mystery—covert robot costumes and all—their publicist, Kathryn Frazier, exclusively confirmed the breakup to Variety's Jem Aswad.
The badder the better. Right? There are plenty of musicians and bands who thrive on pushing the envelope and draw attention themselves for being a little naughty.
The former Nickelodeon star is all grown up, and while her previous album “Dangerous Woman” was more of her coming-out party, “Sweetener” shows how much Grande has upped her game.
In 2018, hip-hop embraced everything from vulnerability to mental health, and proved how even the biggest stars can find strength in rapping about their lowest points.
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