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Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ Is This Week’s Fan Favorite New Music
The new song serves as Grande’s first solo single since 2019’s Thank U, Next and will be featured on her upcoming sixth studio set of the same title, which is expected to drop on Friday (Oct. 30) through Republic Records. In the interim, the pop superstar has kept busy adding to her growing collection of No. 1 hits thanks to high-profile collaborations with both Lady Gaga (“Rain on Me”) and Justin Bieber (“Stuck With U”). Grande recently revealed the track list for Positions, which features appearances by Doja Cat, The Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign. Earlier this week, the singer also shared the accompanying music video for “Positions, which finds the pop superstar looking presidential in Jackie O-inspired fashions. Placing second on the tally was the &#...
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Has a Not-So-Nice Message for Coronavirus Deniers
Keenan, whose musical project Puscifer is releasing new album Existential Reckoning on Oct. 30, did later note that prior to hopping on the flight, he got a mask to wear. After arriving in New Zealand, the musician said that he stayed in his hotel for four days because the band had a few days off. “So I was just drinking water, hot showers, taking care of myself, hot tea. Just trying to get through it. It sucked!” he said. “But you didn’t know yet how bad this thing could’ve been; if I had known how bad this thing could’ve been, I would’ve been freaking out! So we isolated pretty well.” But because of his illness — which a doctor in New Zealand told him wasn’t COVID-19 — Keenan says that the band had to tweak their sets a bi...
Russell Wilson Pens Sweet Birthday Tribute for ‘Queen’ Ciara
Ciara rang in her birthday with a heartfelt message from her family on Sunday (Oct. 25). Russell Wilson shared some family snapshots on Instagram, along with a sweet note about his wife on her 35th birthday. “My Queen. You are everything a man, husband, lover, friend, dad, a family, and our kids could ever ask for! You are Heaven sent. You have changed my life for the better. You, my Queen, are the most loving mother to our beautiful 3 babies. I am grateful for how you always love,” he wrote. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users bac...
From Adele’s Monologue to ‘The Bachelor,’ Here Are All the Sketches From Her ‘SNL’ Hosting Gig
Music superstar Adele hosted Saturday Night Live on Oct. 24, and though she may not be a professional comedian, she provided plenty of laughs — and some brief singing, though H.E.R. was the musical guest. During her appearance, the singer — who shared during her monologue that her new album isn’t done yet — joked about her weight loss, saying she flew only half of herself to New York City for the gig. She also sang snippets from some of her biggest hits for The Bachelor sketch. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back t...
Adele Sings Her Hits While Looking for Love on ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ ‘The Bachelor’ Sketch
“You may know me from being the singer Adele. I’m here ’cause I’ve had a lot of heartbreak in my life,” she shared before launching into a resume of sorts by subtly naming her albums. “First at 19, then sort of famously at 21, then even more famously at 25.” The instantly infatuated singer didn’t waste time sharing how she felt about Ben K. “I can already tell he’s going to be the next love of my life,” she confessed. After contestant Hannah C. earns the First Impression rose, a stunned Adele launches into “Someone Like You.” From there, the sketch turned into a mini concert of sorts, with the first-time SNL host also belting out lyrics from “When We Were Young,” “Hello,” and more. As the ...
Adele Gives Update on Her New Album During ‘SNL’ Monologue: Watch
“There’s a couple of reasons: My album’s not finished and I’m too scared to do both. I’d rather just put on some wigs — and this is all mine, by the way — have a glass of wine, or six, and just see what happens.” Adele last commented on her upcoming album’s timeline in August when a fan asked about its status on Instagram. “I honestly have no idea,” the Grammy-winner replied at the time. Adele’s last studio album, 25, arrived in 2015. The set made music sales history, earning a milestone debut on the Billboard 200 chart, and instantly became the year’s top selling album in the U.S. in just one week. Watch Adele’s full SNL monologue below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we...
Jerry Jeff Walker, Country Music Legend and ‘Mr. Bojangles’ Songwriter, Dies at 78
Walker emerged from New York’s Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s and he was a founding member of the band Circus Maximus. He moved to Texas in the 1970s and in 1972 scored a hit with his version of the Guy Clark song “L.A. Freeway.” Walker and the Lost Gonzo Band in 1973 recorded an album live in Texas called Viva Terlingua that became a classic of the country-rock scene. Walker had since released more than 30 albums. In 1986, he formed independent music label Tried & True Music and released albums under it. Walker was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017, undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, he told the Austin American Statesman in 2018. “I guess I took my singing for granted, and now I don’t,” he told the newspaper. In 2017, it was announced that Walker had donated more tha...
Kanye West’s Epic Interview With Joe Rogan Has Arrived: Watch it Here
As promised, the in-depth conversation with West — where the two discussed everything from the rapper’s interest in running for president to his ongoing battle over music industry contracts — premiered on Rogan’s YouTube page Saturday at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. ET. In mid-October, West took to Twitter to share his interest in appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience. “Would love to go on Joe Rogan’s podcast LIVE this week I have my team trying to get your number Joe I’m in Calabassas Let’s do this my friend,” West tweeted on Oct. 12, hoping to get Rogan’s attention. Watch West’s three-hour interview with Rogan in the video below, and stay tuned for Billboard‘s recap of the conversation. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Da...
10 Takeaways From Kanye West’s Conversation With Joe Rogan
See several excerpts from his three-hour symphony with Rogan below. He’s prioritizing his relationship with God over the music industry: “When I made Sunday Service, I completely stopped rapping, because I don’t know how to rap for God. All my raps always had nasty jokes. When I went to the hospital in 2016, I wrote, ‘Started church in Calabasas.’ As we left from 2018 going into 2019, I said, ;I’m not going to let one Sunday go by without starting this church.; To start a ministry, I’m like the little drummer boy, where I’m saying, ‘This is all I got to bring, my drum.’ I might not be well versed in the Word, but I know how to make music and I know how to put this choir together. And all things can be made good for God. It qu...
‘Verzuz’ to Return With T.I. vs. Jeezy Battle
It’s been a minute since music fans have settled in for a new Verzuz battle, but it’s time to get ready for the next showdown: T.I. vs. Jeezy. “#VERZUZ is back with Season 2,” the series’ Instagram account announced Saturday (Oct. 24). “T.I. vs Jeezy. Let the celebrations begin.” The Atlanta rappers will face off on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Instagram and Apple Music. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Ariana Grande Unveils ‘Positions’ Track List
Ariana Grande revealed just a little bit more about her new album Positions Saturday night (Oct. 24). The singer posted the official album track list on social media, which confirmed all the new song titles and special guests making an appearance on her sixth studio effort. Doja Cat (on “Motive”), The Weeknd (“Off the Table”) and Ty Dolla $ign (“Safety Net”) lend their voices to Positions, which also brings tracks like opener “Shut Up” and the cheekily titled “34+35,” plus “My Hair,” “Nasty,” “POV” and more. Positions has a total of 14 songs. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back po...
Billie Eilish Blows Minds With ‘Where Do We Go?’ Livestream: Recap
Since March 25, Bandsintown has tracked more than 50,000 livestreams; between July 1 to Sept. 30, while interactions with free livestreams have declined by 26%, according to Bandsintown, engagement with paid livestreams has risen by 577%. With interest at an all-time high, Eilish sure delivered. As fans entered the site, they were greeted with a message in the rapid-fire chatroom from Eilish herself: “Welcome to the show. Please be kind to each other. I love you.” During the pre-show, everyone from Alicia Keys to Lizzo, Jameela Jamil and “Billie Eilish’s surrogate dad” Steve Carell delivered virtual calls-to-action to vote. And following a quick preview of Eilish’s upcoming Apple Originals Film documentary, out February 2021, her voice boomed through viewers&#...
