The queen of pop and the prince of late-night TV came together Wednesday (Aug. 10) to give the gift of “Music”– performed on classroom instruments. Night owls scored a special rendition of “Music,” the title track from Madonna’s 2000 album, which she performed with Jimmy Fallon and his Tonight Show house band The Roots. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the NBC clip, which can be seen below, the “Material Girl” displays her talents on the triangle, and the entire ensemble reveal some neat fluorescents when the lights go down. The pop superstar was given the honors of reintroducing the popular “Classroom Instruments” spot after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. It’s her second time performing for the series, following her reimagined version of “Hol...
Olivia Newton-John’s life and incredible career will be remembered with a state memorial service in Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed those plans Thursday (Aug. 11), just days after the superstar singer and actor died at the age of 73. “I’m so pleased that Olivia Newtown John’s family have accepted our offer of a State Memorial Service,” Andrews writes on social media. “We’re working with Olivia’s family on the details, but it will be more of a concert than a funeral – fitting for a Victorian who lived such a rich and generous life.” I'm so pleased that Olivia Newtown John's family have accepted our offer of a State Memorial Service. We're working with Olivia's family on the details, but it will be more of a concert than a funeral – fitting for a Victorian wh...
When Dua Lipa makes the long haul to Australia later this year, she’ll warm up with a special, one-off theater show. Announced Thursday (Aug. 11), the English pop superstar will stop by Melbourne’s Palais Theatre for a date ahead of her national arena trek. This is no ordinary gig, and Lipa is no ordinary singer. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The venue in St Kilda, south Melbourne has a capacity of 2,800, a room the Brit can fill many times over in these parts. An Exclusive Evening With Dua Lipa – The Melbourne Theatre Show is presented by The Victorian Government, Live Nation and Always Live, the state-wide festival of live music, which kicked off earlier in the year to restart Victoria’s legendary live scene. Roger Field, pres...
Spotify appears to be entering the market for live concert tickets. The company has launched a new website that allows users to buy tickets directly from Spotify, rather through an intermediary like Ticketmaster, MusicAlly reports. The site debuted on August 10 with a group of seven artists “ticketed by Spotify.” Fans of Limbeck, Annie DiRusso, Crows, Dirty Honey, Tokimonsta, Four Years Strong, and Osees can buy tickets for shows scheduled for later this year. Users also have the option to view past and upcoming events, and to see what tickets they’ve already purchased through the service. In a statement shared with Billboard, a Spotify spokesperson described the ticketing site as an experiment that isn’t yet part of any marketing plans. “At Spotify, we routinely test new products and idea...
It’s been a full 13 years since the electronic dance music duo Benoit & Sergio released their debut EP What I’ve Lost; they were interviewed for Pitchfork’s Rising in 2012 and last released any new music in 2017. This year, they’ll finally release their debut album. Lost Decade is out August 26 via FourFour. Check out the video for “Minds & Drums” below. In 2019, Benoit & Sergio’s Benjamin Jay teamed with Darkside’s Dave Harrington under the name Lights Fluorescent to release the album The Oldest Sons of the Oldest Sons. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Benoit & Sergio: Lost Decade Lost Decade: 01 It’s Enough You Mention Me02 Even Virid...
Global Citizen has announced the 10th anniversary of its Global Citizen Festival, which takes place on September 24 in two cities. One event takes place in New York City’s Central Park, and the lineup includes Metallica, Rosalía, Mariah Carey, Mickey Guyton, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, and Måneskin. The other takes place at Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana and will feature performances from Usher, SZA, Stormzy, Tems, H.E.R., Gyakie, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy. The event will air on ABC, FX, Hulu, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Twitter, TimesLive, and more. The festival is initiative urging world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly ahead of the G20 and COP27 to “invest $600 million into the future of women and girls, close the annual $10 billion climate financing shortfall, deliver ...
Bronx drill rapper Ice Spice is back with the video for her new single “Munch (Feelin’ U).” The follow-up to “No Clarity” and “Name of Love.” When she announced the single’s release date, she shared a screenshot of an apparent DM from Drake: “That munch and your on the radar freestyle hard af I’mma play em on our radio show.” Check out the “Munch” video below. Read more about Ice Spice in Alphonse Pierre’s “These Women Rappers Are Busting Up New York Drill’s Boys’ Club.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Earlier this week, Angela Yee took to Twitter to share a tweet that had people thinking that the popular hip-hop radio show The Breakfast Club was coming to an end. The tweet read, “The breakfast club as you know it is officially over,” accompanied by a heart hands emoji. During a recent episode of the Power 105.1 radio show responsible for many viral hip-hop moments in recent years, Angela Yee revealed that she will be stepping away to start her own show. “This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for years now, since way before the pandemic…I am going to be leaving The Breakfast Club. You guys will obviously continue on and it will be a different interaction of The Breakfast Club. I will have my own show up here at iHeart as well.” The new show is titled Way Up With Angela Yee. Co-h...
Don’t miss the remix of Eltee Skhillz’s single titled – ODG (Odogwu Na The Spender). Eltee Skhillz teams up with Tanzanian singer Rayvanny for a remix of his smash hit single titled ODG, for his beloved listeners. The original ODG version is off his Bow EP released earlier this year containing a six-tracklist. This is an amazing piece of music worth listening to. It follows his song “Freedom” on the album. Listen and share Eltee Skhillz ft Rayvanny – ODG (Remix) below.Download
Check out this banging track from Shankcomics titled – Olosho Ni Mi. Nigerian IG skit maker Shankcomics comes through with his debut track titled Olosho Ni Mi featuring Ashidapo. The new piece of music is Shank trying something new and what he loves. He joins the list of hilarious skit makers that are exploring the music side of the industry and as it is, his new single Olosho Ni Mi is impressive, catchy, and is a big vibe. However, the song is here for you to take a listen and it should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Shankcomics ft Ashidapo – “Olosho Ni Mi” below. [embedded content] DOWNLOAD