<p>For the first time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has transmitted the lyrics of popular Missy Elliot's song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus, which is about 158 million miles (254 million kilometres) away. The lyrics were beamed using DSN (Deep Space Network).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venus is Elliot's favourite planet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a report published on Monday (Jul 15), the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California sent the transmission at 10:05 am PDT on July 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2008, NASA beamed The Beatles song "Across the Universe" into space. Now, the rapper's 1997 debut single became the first hip-hop song sent to deep space.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Elliott reacted to this historic moment as she said on X: "YOOO this is crazy! We just went #OutOfThisWorld with @NASA and sent the FIRST hip hop song into space through the Deep Space Network."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My song 'The Rain'&nbsp;has officially been transmitted all the way to Venus, the planet that symbolizes strength, beauty and empowerment. The sky is not the limit, it's just the beginning," she further said using alien emojis in the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by NASA, Elliott said, "I still can't believe I'm going out of this world with NASA through the Deep Space Network when 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' becomes the first ever hip-hop song to transmit to space! I chose Venus because it symbolizes strength, beauty, and empowerment and I am so humbled to have the opportunity to share my art and my message with the universe!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The DSN has an array of giant radio antennas that allow missions to track, send commands and receive scientific data from those spacecraft which are venturing to the Moon and beyond. It is the largest and said to be the most sensitive telecommunication service of NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Both space exploration and Missy Elliott's art have been about pushing boundaries," said Brittany Brown, who is the director of the Digital and Technology Division, Office of Communications at NASA Headquarters in Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Missy has a track record of infusing space-centric storytelling and futuristic visuals in her music videos, so the opportunity to collaborate on something out of this world is truly fitting," added Brown, who initially pitched ideas to Missy's team to collaborate with the American space agency. &nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Will this hip-hop song interact with 'aliens'?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Enthusiasts will keep probing the existence of life beyond planet Earth despite the fact that there's no solid proof to verify numerous claims regarding aliens and unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings over the centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, scientists have said that Venus provides invaluable insights into the search for life on other planets despite its extreme conditions, including extreme surface temperatures that can melt lead, volcanoes that spew lava, and thick clouds of sulfuric acid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If speculations turn out to be true, Elliot's song might give 'aliens' a chance to groove.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


For the first time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has transmitted the lyrics of popular Missy Elliot's song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus, which is about 158 million miles (254 million kilometres) away.

For the first time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has transmitted the lyrics of popular Missy Elliot's song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus, which is about 158 million miles (254 million kilometres) away. The lyrics were beamed using DSN (Deep Space Network). Venus is Elliot's favourite planet. In a report published on Monday (Jul 15), the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California sent the transmission at 10:05 am PDT on July 12. In 2008, NASA beamed The Beatles song "Across the Universe" into space. Now, the rapper's 1997 debut single became the first hip-hop song sent to deep space. Also read: First-of-a-kind study investigates why food tastes bland in space Elliott reacted to this historic moment as she said on X: "YOOO this is crazy! We just went #OutOfThisWorld with @NASA and sent the FIRST hip hop song into space through the Deep Space Network." "My song 'The Rain' has officially been transmitted all the way to Venus, the planet that symbolizes strength, beauty and empowerment. The sky is not the limit, it's just the beginning," she further said using alien emojis in the post. As quoted by NASA, Elliott said, "I still can't believe I'm going out of this world with NASA through the Deep Space Network when 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' becomes the first ever hip-hop song to transmit to space! I chose Venus because it symbolizes strength, beauty, and empowerment and I am so humbled to have the opportunity to share my art and my message with the universe!" YOOO this is crazy! We just went #OutOfThisWorld with @NASA and sent the FIRST hip hop song into space through the Deep Space Network. My song “The Rain” has officially been transmitted all the way to Venus, the planet that symbolizes strength, beauty and empowerment. The sky is… pic.twitter.com/g6HofNQSt1 — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) July 15, 2024 × The DSN has an array of giant radio antennas that allow missions to track, send commands and receive scientific data from those spacecraft which are venturing to the Moon and beyond. It is the largest and said to be the most sensitive telecommunication service of NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) programme. "Both space exploration and Missy Elliott's art have been about pushing boundaries," said Brittany Brown, who is the director of the Digital and Technology Division, Office of Communications at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Missy has a track record of infusing space-centric storytelling and futuristic visuals in her music videos, so the opportunity to collaborate on something out of this world is truly fitting," added Brown, who initially pitched ideas to Missy's team to collaborate with the American space agency. Also read: Days are becoming longer as climate change is altering Earth's axis of rotation Will this hip-hop song interact with 'aliens'? Enthusiasts will keep probing the existence of life beyond planet Earth despite the fact that there's no solid proof to verify numerous claims regarding aliens and unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings over the centuries. However, scientists have said that Venus provides invaluable insights into the search for life on other planets despite its extreme conditions, including extreme surface temperatures that can melt lead, volcanoes that spew lava, and thick clouds of sulfuric acid. If speculations turn out to be true, Elliot's song might give 'aliens' a chance to groove. (With inputs from agencies)

Missy Elliott's famous song might interact with 'aliens' in deep space

<p>Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson were among the superstars inducted Friday into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, whose concert gala saw several artists including Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine make political overtures to the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza.</p>

<p>The late pop icon George Michael, rock experimentalist Kate Bush, heartland rocker Sheryl Crow and&nbsp;R&amp;B group The Spinners rounded out the 2023 class of inductees.</p>

<p>Morello, 59, did not directly comment on Israel's ongoing bombing campaign of Gaza but he did pose for photographers backstage holding a piece of paper scrawled with the words "CEASEFIRE!"</p>

<p>"The world is changed by average, ordinary, everyday people... who are willing to stand for a country and a planet that is more humane, peaceful and just," he said in accepting the award on behalf of Rage, which is as beloved for its music as its socialist, revolutionary political leanings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"If you've got a boss, join a union," he said. "If you're an anarchist, throw a brick. If you're a soldier or a cop, follow your conscience, not your orders."</p>

<p>"If you're bummed out you didn't get to see Rage Against The Machine, then start your own band, and let's hear what you have to say."</p>

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<p>Morello's fiery speech preceded a showstopping closer of a performance from Elliott, the first woman rapper to enter the elite club, who was inducted by fellow rap superstar Queen Latifah.</p>

<p>Wearing a glittering gold bucket hat and matching sweatsuit, a tearful Elliott noted this year's 50th anniversary of hip hop, saying that "this is deeper than me just being up here."</p>

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<p>"I'm just honored to be in the room with you all," the "Lose Control" and "Get Ur Freak On" artist said, thanking her fellow inductees.</p>

<p>- 'Hallowed ranks' -</p>

<p>While inducting country great Nelson, Matthews made the night's other reference to raging battles between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p>In decrying the world's ills including homelessness and unfettered capitalism, the artist said that "we live in a world where bombs are dropped on children and it's called collateral damage."</p>

<p>"But it's people like Willie Nelson who make me hopeful," he said of the anti-war advocate with waist-length pigtails.</p>

<p>Elton John wore a bejewelled purple suit to perform "Tiny Dancer" in inducting Bernie Taupin.</p>

<p>John called his longtime friend and songwriting partner "without a doubt one of the finest lyric writers of all time," adding that the duo had just wrapped a new album.</p>

<p>The concert gala at Brooklyn's Barclays Center had kicked off with Crow belting tracks including "If It Makes You Happy" alongside Olivia Rodrigo, before Stevie Nicks and Peter Frampton also joined in the party.</p>

<p>Michael, who died in 2016 at age 53, was inducted by his other half from the hit duo Wham!</p>

<p>Andrew Ridgeley told the audience his musical partner "would have been delighted and flattered over his inclusion into these hallowed ranks."</p>

<p>- 'Expands your mind' -</p>

<p>DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray were inducted as "influences" and&nbsp;the late creator of "Soul Train," Don Cornelius, received a non-performer honor.</p>

<p>LL Cool J inducted DJ Kool Herc -- the 68-year-old credited with mixing the first known breakbeat and ushering in the birth of hip hop -- who broke down in tears in accepting the honor.</p>

<p>Rapper Big Boi inducted Kate Bush, who earlier Friday apologized for being unable to attend.</p>

<p>Big Boi, who was one half of the duo Outkast, called Bush "without equal," also acknowledging the resurgence in popularity among Gen Z she's experienced with her 1985 hit "Running Up that Hill" hitting the charts once more.</p>

<p>"If you were to hear Kate's music for the first time, why wouldn't you think that she was a current artist?" the rapper said of the 65-year-old.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jazmine Sullivan inducted funk queen Chaka Khan, who received a musical excellence award and performed a string of her songs with R&amp;B artist H.E.R. and Sia. Along with Khan and Taupin, Al Kooper also received that honor.</p>

<p>- Evolving image -</p>

<p>The Cleveland-based Hall of Fame surveyed more than 1,000 musicians, historians and industry members to choose the entrants, who are eligible 25 years after their first commercial release.</p>

<p>For some time now the institution has defined "rock" less in terms of genre than of spirit.</p>

<p>But the institution is a music industry pillar that, much like the Recording Academy that runs the Grammys, has been working to revamp its image -- long criticized as too masculine and too white.</p>

<p>The Hall of Fame's image problem resurfaced earlier this year, when Jann Wenner -- one of the Hall's board members who helped start the institution -- said neither women nor people of color could "articulate" on the level of "philosophers of rock" in an interview with The New York Times.</p>

<p>The comments were widely eviscerated as racist and sexist, and Wenner was swiftly axed from the Hall's board of directors.</p>

<p>On Friday night Songwriter Taupin took direct aim at the comments, saying he was proud to be inducted in a class featuring "articulate women" and "outstanding, articulate Black artists."</p>

<p>"We're all in this together," he said to resounding applause.</p>


Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson were among the superstars inducted Friday into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, whose concert gala saw several artists including Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine make political overtures to the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza.

Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson were among the superstars inducted Friday into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, whose concert gala saw several artists including Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine make political overtures to the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza. The late pop icon George Michael, rock experimentalist Kate Bush, heartland rocker Sheryl Crow and R&B group The Spinners rounded out the 2023 class of inductees. Morello, 59, did not directly comment on Israel's ongoing bombing campaign of Gaza but he did pose for photographers backstage holding a piece of paper scrawled with the words "CEASEFIRE!" "The world is changed by average, ordinary, everyday people... who are willing to stand for a country and a planet that is more humane, peaceful and just," he said in accepting the award on behalf of Rage, which is as beloved for its music as its socialist, revolutionary political leanings. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler accused of sexually assaulting former teen model "If you've got a boss, join a union," he said. "If you're an anarchist, throw a brick. If you're a soldier or a cop, follow your conscience, not your orders." "If you're bummed out you didn't get to see Rage Against The Machine, then start your own band, and let's hear what you have to say." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) × Morello's fiery speech preceded a showstopping closer of a performance from Elliott, the first woman rapper to enter the elite club, who was inducted by fellow rap superstar Queen Latifah. Wearing a glittering gold bucket hat and matching sweatsuit, a tearful Elliott noted this year's 50th anniversary of hip hop, saying that "this is deeper than me just being up here." BTS' Jungkook looks dapper in mesmerising music video for Standing Next to You "I'm just honored to be in the room with you all," the "Lose Control" and "Get Ur Freak On" artist said, thanking her fellow inductees. - 'Hallowed ranks' - While inducting country great Nelson, Matthews made the night's other reference to raging battles between Israel and Hamas. In decrying the world's ills including homelessness and unfettered capitalism, the artist said that "we live in a world where bombs are dropped on children and it's called collateral damage." "But it's people like Willie Nelson who make me hopeful," he said of the anti-war advocate with waist-length pigtails. Elton John wore a bejewelled purple suit to perform "Tiny Dancer" in inducting Bernie Taupin. John called his longtime friend and songwriting partner "without a doubt one of the finest lyric writers of all time," adding that the duo had just wrapped a new album. The concert gala at Brooklyn's Barclays Center had kicked off with Crow belting tracks including "If It Makes You Happy" alongside Olivia Rodrigo, before Stevie Nicks and Peter Frampton also joined in the party. Michael, who died in 2016 at age 53, was inducted by his other half from the hit duo Wham! Andrew Ridgeley told the audience his musical partner "would have been delighted and flattered over his inclusion into these hallowed ranks." - 'Expands your mind' - DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray were inducted as "influences" and the late creator of "Soul Train," Don Cornelius, received a non-performer honor. LL Cool J inducted DJ Kool Herc -- the 68-year-old credited with mixing the first known breakbeat and ushering in the birth of hip hop -- who broke down in tears in accepting the honor. Rapper Big Boi inducted Kate Bush, who earlier Friday apologized for being unable to attend. Big Boi, who was one half of the duo Outkast, called Bush "without equal," also acknowledging the resurgence in popularity among Gen Z she's experienced with her 1985 hit "Running Up that Hill" hitting the charts once more. "If you were to hear Kate's music for the first time, why wouldn't you think that she was a current artist?" the rapper said of the 65-year-old. Jazmine Sullivan inducted funk queen Chaka Khan, who received a musical excellence award and performed a string of her songs with R&B artist H.E.R. and Sia. Along with Khan and Taupin, Al Kooper also received that honor. - Evolving image - The Cleveland-based Hall of Fame surveyed more than 1,000 musicians, historians and industry members to choose the entrants, who are eligible 25 years after their first commercial release. For some time now the institution has defined "rock" less in terms of genre than of spirit. But the institution is a music industry pillar that, much like the Recording Academy that runs the Grammys, has been working to revamp its image -- long criticized as too masculine and too white. The Hall of Fame's image problem resurfaced earlier this year, when Jann Wenner -- one of the Hall's board members who helped start the institution -- said neither women nor people of color could "articulate" on the level of "philosophers of rock" in an interview with The New York Times. The comments were widely eviscerated as racist and sexist, and Wenner was swiftly axed from the Hall's board of directors. On Friday night Songwriter Taupin took direct aim at the comments, saying he was proud to be inducted in a class featuring "articulate women" and "outstanding, articulate Black artists." "We're all in this together," he said to resounding applause.

Tom Morello, Dave Matthews get political at Rock Hall party that inducts Missy Elliott

<p>MTV has removed late pop icon Michael Jackson`s name from its Video Vanguard Award which earlier had the singer`s name in the prefix.<br />
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The news, however, wasn`t announced by the network but became evident when a press release was sent out to announce rapper Missy Elliott as this year`s Vanguard recipient which didn`t had Jackson`s name on the award.<br />
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MTV`s move came in the wake of the HBO`s controversial documentary which focuses on some disturbing sexual-abuse allegations by former Jackson proteges Wade Robson and James Safechuck.<br />
<br />
They both claim that Jackson maintained an intimate relationship with them. Jackson himself was a recipient of the Vanguard Award in 1988, and later to honour the pop king, MTV renamed and added his name to the award in 1991.<br />
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Rihanna, Beyonce, Kanye West, Britney Spears, U2 and Jennifer Lopez are some of the stars bestowed with the award.<br />
<br />
Elliott, while accepting the award at the event did mention Jackson during her acceptance speech."The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award means so much to me," she said.&nbsp;</p>


MTV has removed late pop icon Michael Jackson`s name from its Video Vanguard Award which earlier had the singer`s name in the prefix. The news, however, wasn`t announced by the network but became evident when a press release was sent out to announce rapper Missy Elliott as this year`s Vanguard recipient which didn`t had Jackson`s name on the award.

MTV has removed late pop icon Michael Jackson`s name from its Video Vanguard Award which earlier had the singer`s name in the prefix. The news, however, wasn`t announced by the network but became evident when a press release was sent out to announce rapper Missy Elliott as this year`s Vanguard recipient which didn`t had Jackson`s name on the award. MTV`s move came in the wake of the HBO`s controversial documentary which focuses on some disturbing sexual-abuse allegations by former Jackson proteges Wade Robson and James Safechuck. They both claim that Jackson maintained an intimate relationship with them. Jackson himself was a recipient of the Vanguard Award in 1988, and later to honour the pop king, MTV renamed and added his name to the award in 1991. Rihanna, Beyonce, Kanye West, Britney Spears, U2 and Jennifer Lopez are some of the stars bestowed with the award. Elliott, while accepting the award at the event did mention Jackson during her acceptance speech."The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award means so much to me," she said.

Michael Jackson's name removed from MTV's Vanguard Award

The Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2019 was inducted in New York on Thursday. This year's inductees were Dallas Austin, Missy Elliott, John Prine, Jack Tempchin, Tom T. Hall and Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens. Pop stars Justin Timberlake and Halsey were also honoured. Timberlake was honoured with the Contemporary Icon Award. Halsey received the Hal David Starlight Award which recognizes young talent. Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Alicia Keys are past recipients of the award.

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