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The Roots Help Jimmy Fallon Kick Off The 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Getty Image The annual parade went on this year, but it was different than usual. …

Life during the pandemic has changed a lot of things, and that includes the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The show went on, though, and it was kicked off by Jimmy Fallon and The Roots.

It started with a pre-taped skit of Fallon making an opulent Thanksgiving dinner in his kitchen and calling for the parade to be saved. So, he texted Questlove to meet him outside, and from there, Fallon and The Roots launched into a spirited rendition of David Bowie and Mick Jagger’s “Dancing In The Street.”

The parade didn’t go how it usually does this year. No crowds were in attendance, and the proceedings took place just in the one-block stretch in front of Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street. Additionally, much of the parade was pre-taped over the course of three days, and while about 8,000 people usually participate, that number was reduced by about 88 percent this year.

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The parade’s executive producer Susan Tercero told the Associated Press, “Traditions like this are comforting and they’re uplifting. New York has always been a tough city. It bounces back. It takes its blows and then it continues on. And I think it’s extremely important for us to be that display this holiday season. Regardless of what’s happened, New York needs to be that beacon of light in the darkness and this parade, I think, is symbolic of that.”

Watch clips from the parade above.

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Mister Co. Drops Explosive New Single “Can’t Stop The Funk”

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Mister Co. has returned to light up 2025 with their newest release, “Can’t Stop The Funk.” Out March 21st, this irresistible jam is brought to you by Australian homies Jonathan Bufalino and Free Parking, melding fat doses of funk, soul, and groove.

“Can’t Stop The Funk” hits you with the first bassline and never lets go. Funk-driven guitar riffs lock into a pulsing rhythm section, and infectious brass accents and velvety-smooth vocals push the energy even higher. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t just get you moving, it demands movement. Whether you’re a longtime funk fan or someone who loves a good high-energy anthem, Mister Co. will hit your ears with sounds that feel fresh but also hint at the nostalgia of that golden era of groove, all mixed with slick, modern production.

The single is only the beginning. “Can’t Stop The Funk” is a taster of Mister Co.’s upcoming EP, bringing much more of this genre-defying splendour. And for anyone who feels they can’t get enough, the pair is doubling down on the experience, doing so with a high-octane live performance music video as well as a behind-the-scenes documentary, exclusive to subscribers, giving fans a front-row seat to the creative magic behind the track.

Mister Co. has a knack for powering up crowds with their lively sets, and Can’t Stop The Funk proves that they can convert that visceral charge into a recorded studio experience. It’s a song meant to be felt as much as it is listened to, ideal for dance floors and festival stages, for any place where good vibes are necessary.

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As 2025 approaches, Mister Co. shows that the funk is here to stay. With “Can’t Stop The Funk”, they’re signalling the start of what’s looking to be their biggest year yet. It’s as if you’ve considered turning the volume down on this one.

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Tony G. Copeland Serenades the Soul with “My Number One Lady”

Tony G. Copeland

Love songs often seem to drip with timeless appeal, and Tony G. Copeland’s latest single, “My Number One Lady”, is just such an example. This heartstring song is a fair homage to love, gratitude, and unyielding support, and it will be out on his album All Night Suga.

Written initially as a love letter to his wife, Angela, “Number One Lady” went on to do something of a disservice: it reinvigorated a genre that the masses had long forgotten. With its soothing melodies, luscious instrumentation, and soul-surging lyrics, the song speaks to every woman loved by a man who knows and loves her for her true self.

From the opening note, “My Number One Lady” envelops listeners in a hug, buoyed by Tony G. Copeland’s skillful production and the song’s full sonic textures. Co-produced by Reginald Halsey Jr. and featuring Brock Mack’s deep, sonorous bass lines, the track unfolds like a soulful groove that manifests as equal parts R&B classic and contemporary polish. Their talents blend seamlessly into a sound that feels at once an homage and completely new.

Whether you’re two-stepping in the kitchen with your partner or just thinking back on the beauty of unconditional love, this track will be a home run for your heart.

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This single, released under EASY ENTERTAINMENT LLC, showcases an artist committed to quality music and meaningful storytelling. Courtesy of Danay Records and Teejaydees Productions, the song previews All Night Suga, a lustrous sound project due early this summer, which promises to be equally evocative of soul and spirit.

“My Number One Lady” is an experience, a moment of appreciation, all packaged in musical form. Tony G. Copeland has given us the timeliest, the love that is all raw.

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