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Sundance Review: In Jesse Eisenberg’s When You Finish Saving the World, Everyone Loses
This review is part of our coverage of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The Pitch: What happens when tensions between an equally oblivious mother and son (Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard, respectively) finally boil over? In Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut, the answer is, unfortunately, sort of nothing. There’s something to be said for slice-of-life films like this one, adapted from Eisenberg’s 2020 audio drama of the same name and co-produced by Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary. The film raises plenty of interesting questions, particularly around the ideas of altruism, actual moral goodness in a world perpetually concerned with what looks good, and the tried and true theme of generational divide. The simmering story only runs 88 minutes (a dream!), but, throughout that runtime, When...
Testament Part Ways with Drummer Gene Hoglan in Advance of “Bay Strikes Back” Tour
Testament have announced that they’ve parted ways with drummer Gene Hoglan as they prepare to headline the “Bay Strikes Back” tour this spring. The veteran thrash band cited scheduling conflicts involving Hoglan’s other projects as the primary reason for the split. Hoglan, one of heavy metal’s most skilled and respected drummers, has earned the nickname “The Atomic Clock” for his precision playing. He briefly played in Testament from 1996 to 1997, appearing on 1997’s Demonic. He then rejoined the band in 2011 and had been Testament’s drummer for the past 10-plus years, performing on their last three albums, including 2020’s Titans of Creation. A statement from Testament reads as follows: “First off, we are beyond grateful to have had Gene Hoglan behind our drum throne for ten years, severa...
Independent Venues Report “No-Show Rates as High as 50%”
Appearing before the House Small Business Committee this week, representatives of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) said they were seeing “no-show rates as high as 50%.” Via Billboard, Raeanne Presley, NIVA member and co-owner of Presleys’ Theater in Branson, MO, explained that smaller venues are suffering during an unprecedented lack of consumer confidence. “Today, the roller coaster ride of the pandemic continues,” she said. “Traditionally, about 5% of ticket buyers don’t attend performances, but now, sagging consumer confidence is causing national no-show rates as high as 50%. This is devastating because most of our venues rely on in-house sales to pay core bills.” In other words, while ticket purchases are important, food, beverages, and other extras help keep the ...
Win a Sly and the Family Stone and Summer of Soul Vinyl Prize Pack with a Sony Sound System
The Opus podcast returns this month with a new season focusing on Sly and the Family Stones’ classic There’s a Riot Goin On. The series’ January 27th debut on the Consequence Podcast Network coincides with the release of the Summer of Soul documentary soundtrack the following day, so we’re celebrating both by giving you a chance to win a prize pack sure to elevate your soul. We’re including one (1) copy of both There’s a Riot Goin On and the Summer of Soul Official Soundtrack on vinyl, in addition to a brand new Sony sound system so you can really turn up the funk. Included are a PS-LX310BT Bluetooth turntable, a pair of CS5 bookshelf speakers, and the DH190 stereo receiver. There’s no better way to relive some of the biggest musical moments of a gen...
‘To Hell and Back’: Here’s Where You Can Buy Meat Loaf’s Autobiography
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. Meat Loaf will be remembered as a rock legend. Following news of the 74-year-old singer’s death on Thursday, friends and fans of Meat Loaf have been streaming his music and flooding social media with touching photos and memories — but if you’ve been hoping to find his autobiography, you’re in luck. To Hell and Back details Meat Loaf’s life and career from growing up in Texas to the release of his 1993 comeback album Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell. The memoir shares some of the turbulent and triumphant chapters in Meat Loaf’s life story: his struggles wit...
Jennifer Coolidge Says Ariana Grande’s Impression of Her Revived Her Career
Jennifer Coolidge can thank Ariana Grande for the hilarious domino effect that relaunched her career. The actress stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (Jan. 20), where the host mentioned to her that a number of guests have done impressions of her on the show. “Who would’ve thought?” Coolidge, in her unmistakable voice, joked. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Fallon went on to show impressions by both Chloe Fineman and Ariana Grande, and Coolidge shared a sweet story about her reaction to Grande’s impression in particular. “You should know that it was the beginning of a lot of cool things that have happened to me,” the White Lotus actress said of Grande’s Tonight Show appearance in 2018.”I was going through a dead zone [in my career] and not...
Demi Lovato Hosts ‘Funeral’ Mourning Their Pop Music, Teases New Rock Song
Demi Lovato is ready to get back to their rock roots. On Friday (Jan. 21), the “Melon Cake” singer jokingly hopped on Instagram and told fans that their pop music is knocking on death’s door. Lovato shared an image to their grid posing with both middle fingers up, joined by music executives from Island Records and manager Scooter Braun. Every person in the picture wore all black. “A funeral for my pop music,” Lovato captioned the image. The 29-year-old singer shared more insight through their Instagram Story, with one of the label executives saying, “You put out whatever music you want, whenever you want to. Break the rules.” Demi promptly screamed in excitement at the news, and shared two snippets of a new rock song in the following clips. Explore See latest videos, charts and...
Snoop Dogg Is Giving Away Free Tickets to the Super Bowl
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. Snoop Dogg is giving lucky fans a chance to win two free tickets to the Super Bowl. The rap legend and his liquor band INDOGGO gin have teamed up to offer fans an epic, once-in-a-lifetime experience. To enter into the sweepstakes, follow the INDOGGO Instagram account, post a photo with a bottle of INDOGGO and tag the brand along with the hashtag #IndoggoSweepstakes for a chance to win (and don’t forget to share who you’ll be taking to the game in the comments. INDOGGO gin is gluten-free, sugar-free and low-calorie gin that has been distilled five times. The ...
Slowdog ft Saeky – Kolombo
Nigeria indigenous rapper Slowdog drops a brand new tune titled “Kolombo”. Slowdog serves his fans with this new song titled “Kolombo” to start the year featuring Saeky. “Kolombo” is an amazing song and a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Obago“. The new song deserves a spot on your playlist. The music production by Kelvin U. Listen, enjoy and share Slowdog – “Kolombo” ft Saeky below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Slowdog_-_Kolombo_ft_Saeky__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
$NOT Unveils ‘Ethereal’ Tracklist Featuring A$AP Rocky, Kevin Abstract and More
$NOT has officially announced his forthcoming album, Ethereal. The followup to 2020’s Beautiful Havoc, the 14-track project will feature a slate of exciting guest appearances from A$AP Rocky on “Doja,” Teddi Jones on “Blue Moon,” Trippie Redd on “Alone,” Lil Yachty on “Set,” Kevin Abstract on “Eye Eye Eye,” Juicy J on “Halle Berry” and Joey Bada$$ on “How U Feel.” In a press release, Ethereal is billed as “his most expansive and expressive album to date” and will hear $NOT open up “stylistically and emotionally.” Despite not releasing a project in 2021, $NOT still teamed up with Lil Skies and Internet Money on “Whipski,” Cochise on “Tell Em” — which became both his and Cochise’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 64 — and released the singles “Red” and “Go!,” the latter ...
The xx’s Romy Joins Fred Again.. and Haai on New Song “Lights Out”: Listen
Fred Again.. has released a new song called “Lights Out.” It’s a collaboration with Romy of the xx and London-based electronic artist Haai. Check it out below. “I started this song on my laptop on a train up to the Scottish Highlands and immediately sent it to Romy and Teneil (Haai) because it felt super special to me,” said Fred Again.. in a statement. “Romy’s lyrics and voice are just like a hug from a rave angel.” This isn’t the first time Fred Again.. has teamed up with members of the xx. Back in 2020, he tapped Jamie xx for “Smoke,” a track from his joint mixtape with Headie One, and he also co-produced Romy’s track “Lifetime.” Fred Again.. has collaborated with FKA twigs on “Don’t Judge Me,” an expansion of Gang’s “Judge Me (Interlude).” The producer was also recently nominated for a...
Melody’s Echo Chamber Announces New Album Emotional Eternal, Shares Video for New Song: Listen
Melody’s Echo Chamber has announced a new album. Her latest is called Emotional Eternal, which is out April 29 via Domino. The first single “Looking Backward” arrives with a video that Melody Prochet made in collaboration with Unreal Engine specialist 3D artist Hyoyon Paik (Chlöe). Watch it below. “I hope the record has that uplifting quality,” Prochet said in a press release. “I wanted to be more grounded and mindful through the process. I guided the sessions with simplicity—a contrast with the maximalism of [2018’s] Bon Voyage and the wilderness of my delusions. I made some big and impactful decisions and changes to my life. It took me to where it is peaceful, and I think the record reflects this. It’s more direct.” Revisit Pitchfork’s 2018 interview “Melody’s Echo Chamber on Her Comebac...
