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Lykke Li Announces New Album Eyeye
A day after sharing the single “No Hotel,” Lykke Li has announced the new album Eyeye. The album, pronounced “Eye,” is out May 20 (via PIAS/Crush). Li made Eyeye, described in a press release as “an immersive audiovisual album,” with her I Never Learn collaborator Björn Yttling. Watch a preview for the album below. Theo Lindquist directed the visual component of Eyeye, and it was shot by cinematographer Edu Grau on 16-millimeter film. “We wanted to capture the beauty and grandeur of a three-hour European arthouse movie, while making something native to modern media,” Lykke Li said in a statement. “The intention is to deliver the full impact of a movie in sixty seconds on a phone screen, which is where most of our emotional experiences happen now anyway.” Content This content can also be vi...
Newport Jazz Festival 2022: Nubya Garcia, Makaya McCraven, Sons of Kemet, More
The 2022 Newport Jazz Festival lineup has been announced. Nubya Garcia, Makaya McCraven, Sons of Kemet, Esperanza Spalding, Angelique Kidjo’s Remain in Light, Terence Blanchard, BADBADNOTGOOD, and more are slated to perform at the event, which will return to Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island on July 29-31. Sampa the Great, Norah Jones, PJ Morton, Vijay Iyer Trio, the Baylor Project, the Soul Rebels, and many others are also on the bill. Check out the full roster on the flyer below. Last year’s event marked the return of the festival following a COVID-19-related cancellation in 2020. The 2021 lineup featured Mavis Staples, Wynton Marsalis, Khruangbin, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Andra Day, Cory Wong, Yola, and more. Revisit “How Makaya McCraven Reimagined Gil Sco...
How to Watch Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driving Home 2 U’ Documentary for Free
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Olivia Rodrigo is taking fans on a journey in the new concert film Driving Home 2 U. The Stacy-Lee directed film, in which Rodrigo treks from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and reflects on the creation of her debut solo album, premieres exclusively on Disney+ on Friday (March 25). Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I hope that people are inspired by the songwriting aspect of it,” Rodrigo recently told Billboard of what she wants viewers to take away from the film. “I always use creativity and songwriting as a means to get out of hard feelings and har...
CTS Eventim Revenues Grew Nearly 60% in 2021 With Help of Economic Aid
German ticketer and concert promoter CTS Eventim generated revenue of 407.8 million euros ($449 million) in 2021 – half of which came from government COVID-19-related economic aid, the company announced Thursday (March 24). That was up 58.8% from 256.8 million euros ($283 million) in 2020 but less than one-third of its revenues of 1.44 billion euros ($1.54 billion) in 2019 and less than half of the 1 billion-plus euros it achieved in both 2017 and 2018. Ticketing revenue of 224.1 million euros was 39.7% above 126.6 million euros in 2020 but less than half of pre-pandemic levels in 2018 (447.1 million euros, $492 million) and 2019 (481.6 million euros, $530 million). The segment’s revenues were helped by 112.2 million euros ($124 million) of COVID-19 economic aid from Germany and other gove...
Justin Bieber Designs Hockey Jersey for Toronto Maple Leafs: Where to Buy Before They Sell Out
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Justin Bieber has designed a one-of-a-kind hockey jersey for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team sported the Bieber-designed gear during a game against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday (March 23), ESPN reports. “My love for the Maple Leafs has always been a big part of who I am, and my passion for the team, and the passion of millions of fans, is stitched into this Next Gen sweater,” the Canadian crooner said in a statement. “I’m grateful to the Leafs for the chance to team up again to create something so authentic for the team and its fans.” Explore See lat...
J Balvin & Ed Sheeran Bless Fans With 2 New Songs ‘Sigue’ & ‘Forever My Love’: Listen
J Balvin and Ed Sheeran have blessed fans with two brand-new bilingual songs titled “Sigue” and “Forever My Love.” Marking the first collaborations between the pair, the two-song EP is powered by an uptempo reggaeton dance song, and a stripped-down melancholic ballad with each artist playing their acoustic guitars. Sheeran first dabbled in Latin music with his 2017 “Shape of You” remix featuring Zion & Lennox. Most recently, the British singer-songwriter practiced his Spanish in Camila Cabello‘s “Bam Bam,” where he mainly sings in English but joins Cabello in the chorus singing “asi es la vida.” This time around, Sheeran shows off his Spanish, singing full verses in Spanish. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [embedded content] Balvin and Shee...
‘Ghostwire: Tokyo’ Releases for PlayStation 5 and PC
The long-awaited supernatural action-adventure game, Ghostwire: Tokyo arrives online and in-stores exclusively for PlayStation 5 and PC users today. Following the release of The Evil Within, Tango Gameworks returns with a mystical thriller where players traverse a futuristic Tokyo, Japan, overrun by the mysterious Hannya, a supernormal figure responsible for vanishing 99% of Tokyo inhabitants. The title merges cyberpunk and fantasy genres, inviting you, the chosen protagonist, to venture into the spiritual underbelly of Tokyo. Ghostwire: Tokyo sets itself apart from familiar action-adventure titles by incorporating Japanese mythology and paranormal folktales into its gameplay. Players will use magic-themed combat like Ethereal Weaving, a series of hand gestures to cast ...
Louis De Guzman & New Balance Collaborate To Remix The 574
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: New Balance / New Balance To the surprise of many a sneaker head, New Balance is quickly becoming one of the hottest brands on the streets and dropping some pretty dope exclusive collaborations and colorways that sellout in minutes. Now Louis De Guzman has become the latest artist to collaborate with the sports brand and together they’ve remixed the New Balance 574 into a thing of beauty dubbed “Ma Divina” which pays homage to Guzman’s mother and her love of flowers. According to Hyp Related Stories ebeast Louis’s mother would arrange and sell floral bouquets to sell at craft shows in the early 90’s in Chicago and because of this, Guzman used a gang of dusty pastels on suede overlays to resemble the look of bouquet of Spring flowers. “As a child, my ...
Drake & LeBron James Give Huge Gift To High School Athlete and His Mom
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cole Burston / Getty A Toronto-area high school athlete and his mother recently got the surprise of their life thanks to a generous gesture by Drake with an assist from LeBron James. Drake recently added to his entrepreneurial portfolio by becoming a partner in an online cryptocurrency betting platform known as Stake, and celebrated by hosting a dinner that NBA superstar and friend LeBron James attended. The dinner was held at the Harbour 60 restaurant, a favorite of the rapper and the backdrop for his video for the hit single “Headlines”. The event was also sponsored by tequila brand Lobos 1707. In a video he shared to his fans through his Instagram account, Drake reminisced about the times he’s had in the restaurant. Related Stories “Lot of me...
Rihanna’s Diamond Ring Have Many Thinking She Is Engaged To A$AP Rocky
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Coppola / Getty A$AP Rocky already put a bun in Rihanna’s oven. Did he also put in a ring on that finger? Rihanna has been proudly baring her gorgeous baby bump, but many have also noticed the stunning ring on her finger that has folks believing the mogul and Hip-Hop star are possibly engaged. Per Madame Noire, Rihanna was spotted on Monday (Mar.21) while shopping at Kitson in Los Angeles sporting the bling that has made previous appearances on different fingers. In this particular Rihanna moment, the bling was seen on the finger, which usually signifies being engaged. Related Stories The “Rude Girl” crafter has had the ring for some time. Madame Noire expertly points out that the hand jewelry had made other appearances when she and Rocky filmed...
Former Chateau Marmont Employees Plan Picket Line During JAY-Z’s Oscar Bash This Weekend
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty JAY-Z’s upcoming Oscars soiree will have to compete with the sound with protest chants. Per Page Six, guests attending JAY-Z’s big Oscars bash will be met by former employees of the Chateau Marmont on a picket line protesting the establishment. The iconic Los Angeles hotel has been the subject of boycotts after the hotel’s 250 employees were let go at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic without any insurance or severance pay. That’s not all. There were also allegations of racial discrimination and harassment, claims the hotel denies happened. Regardless, Jigga is not letting that stop him or his wife, Beyoncé. She will be in attendance because she is a confirmed performer at the award’s show from partying the night away and po...
Koffee – Shine
Don’t miss this brand new single from Koffee titled – Shine, out now. Jamaican songstress Koffee comes through with a brand new single titled “Shine“. It is off her new project titled “Gifted“. The singer who is well known for her versatility and flow just delivered an unmatched and impressive verse and vocals. Koffee has other fantastic tracks on the album like “Pull Up” among others, happy listening. Listen and share Koffee – “Shine” below. [embedded content]
