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Fitz and the Tantrums, Modest Mouse & More Set for 2022 SummerStage
City Parks Foundation announced the return of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage on Tuesday (April 26), as the annual outdoor performing arts festival is set to take over New York City with 90 free and benefit shows in Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Kicking off the season on Saturday, June 11 in Central Park will be a free performance from legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock with Keyon Harrold opening in association with the Blue Note Jazz Festival. Among the other artists set to perform throughout the summer are Fitz and the Tantrums, Modest Mouse, The Cribs, Big Freedia, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, J...
Elon Musk to Buy Twitter: Questlove, Ice T, Scooter Braun & More React
Elon Musk reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion, the social media company announced on Monday (April 25). The Tesla CEO, who is also the world’s wealthiest person, has previously noted that he wants to buy Twitter because he thought that it’s not a platform for “free speech.” He says it needs to be transformed as a private company in order to build trust with users and do better at serving what he calls the “societal imperative” of free speech. Over the past few weeks, Musk has shared a number of proposed changes that he hopes to implement in the company, from relaxing content restrictions — such as the rules that suspended former President Donald Trump’s account — to removing fake and automated accounts from Twitter. “Free speech is the bedrock of a fu...
Elon Musk to Buy Twitter: Questlove, Ice T, Scooter Braun & More React
Elon Musk reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion, the social media company announced on Monday (April 25). The Tesla CEO, who is also the world’s wealthiest person, has previously noted that he wants to buy Twitter because he thought that it’s not a platform for “free speech.” He says it needs to be transformed as a private company in order to build trust with users and do better at serving what he calls the “societal imperative” of free speech. Over the past few weeks, Musk has shared a number of proposed changes that he hopes to implement in the company, from relaxing content restrictions — such as the rules that suspended former President Donald Trump’s account — to removing fake and automated accounts from Twitter. “Free speech is the bedrock of a fu...
Kirk Hammett Explains Why New Solo EP ‘Portals’ Shows a Musical Side of Him ‘Much Bigger Than What People See in Metallica’
As a member of Metallica for nearly 40 years, Kirk Hammett is one of the most accomplished and influential lead guitarists in hard rock. Even so, he’s about to venture into uncharted territory: On April 23, he’ll release Portals (via Blackened Recordings), his debut solo EP. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Part of the reason for Portals is, there’s always been a musical side to me that was much bigger than what people see in Metallica,” Hammett tells Billboard during a phone chat from his Hawaii home. “I’m way into all sorts of music: jazz, blues, country, classical, reggae. I’ve been a music fan for so long, and I’ve learned to play all different sorts of styles. So this is a way for me to show that.” Still, Hammett admits, releasing thi...
Watch Jimin & Jungkook Make Gimbap in New ‘BTS Recipe’ Episode
Sure, BTS is already one of the biggest pop acts in the world, but the septet are expanding their talents into the kitchen with the return of their cooking and education program, The BTS Recipe. For the newest episode, released on Thursday (April 21), Jimin and Jungkook try their hand at mouth-watering gimbap, a Korean dish made with cooked rice, along with a variety of vegetables, fish and meats all rolled up in dried sheets of seaweed and served in delicious, bite-sized slices. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Between some playful banter and debates over ingredients, the duo ended up nailing the recipe, and later enjoyed their snack while riding around in the car. The new season — an effort to spread Korean culture and language ac...
Watch Eddie Vedder Talk Unity & Climate Change With Astronauts in Space
April 22 is Earth Day, and in celebration, Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder teamed up with NASA to interview the crew aboard the International Space Station. In the nearly three-minute clip uploaded on Friday (April 22), the rocker asks the astronauts what lessons they recommend to us on Earth. “One of the lessons learned is that there’s no borders up here,” astronaut Raja Chari replied. “It’s actually surprisingly hard to figure out where you’re at over the Earth because it’s all land and water. There’s no recognizable lines. For us, it’s a great reminder that we’re all on one Earth, working together.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fellow astronaut Thomas Marshburn added, “Living with so many nationalities up here, we discover that we...
Here Are the Lyrics to Camila Cabello & Willow’s ‘Psychofreak’
For her third studio album, Familia, Camila Cabello called on Willow for the dark-toned “Psychofreak.” The song also sees the former Fifth Harmony member discussing her 2016 split from the group in the track’s second verse: “Everybody says they miss the old me/ I been on this ride since I was 15/ I don’t blame the girls for how it went down, down.” Cabello confirmed the lyrics were about her leaving the group in an April 7 interview with Reuters, and said she is in a “really good place” with the other members. If you need a guide to follow along with Camila Cabello and Willow’s “Psychofreak,” find the lyrics below: (Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-da)(Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-da)Feelin’ like a psycho-freak-freak-freak (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-da)(Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-da) Feelin’ like a psycho-freak ...
Here Are the Lyrics to Charlie Puth’s ‘That’s Hilarious’
Charlie Puth‘s latest song, “That’s Hilarious,” finds the singer reflecting on a tough breakup. The 30-year-old artist is currently at work on his upcoming album, Charlie. If you need a guide to follow along with Charlie Puth’s “That’s Hilarious,” find the lyrics below: Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Look how all the tablesLook how all the tables have turnedGuess you’re finally realizin’ how bad you messed it upGirl, you’re only makin’Girl, you’re only makin’ it worseWhen you call like you always do when you want someone You took away a yearOf my fuckin’ lifeAnd I can’t get it back no moreSo when I see those tearsComin’ out your eyesI hope it’s me they’re for You didn’t love when you had meBut now, you need me so badlyYou can’t be seri...
Here Are the Lyrics to Kay Flock’s ‘Shake It’ Feat. Cardi B, Dougie B & Bory300
Kay Flock enlisted Cardi B, Dougie B and Bory300 for his latest hip-hop banger, “Shake It.” If you need a guide to follow along with Kay Flock’s “Shake It,” find the lyrics below: (Elias beatz) (hey ladies, drop it down, grrah)(Just wanna see you touch the ground, grrah, grrah-grrah)(Don’t be shy girl, go bananza, grrah-grrah)(Shake ya body like a belly dancer, like, grrah) Oh, we tryna bend on the oppasBi—, I’m with 300 ‘jects and some flockasLike, who hotter? Top shottasHoodie’d up, dread down like a rastaI’m Mr. Hang-out-the-vTryna flock ’em, pop ’em, drop ’em (that boy, touch the ground)If we don’t got the-, we gon’ hop ’emBory hop out wit’ them, tryna chop ’em (grrah-grrah, boom) Talk on brodie, we spin for a weekSlide with Kay, only spend four V’s (word to my mother)Got a lil’ thotti...
Here’s Where to Get the Chloe Bailey Approved, Festival-Ready Smart Sunglasses
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. Festival season is in full swing, and Ray-Ban took to Coachella over the weekend to set up a high-tech activation in celebration of the company’s new Stories Wayfarer. The activation, fittingly called “Ascension,” had festival attendees lining to up experience the immersive maze, in which participants put on the pair of smart glasses — which allow you to listen to music, capture content and more — and take a journey through the Mojave desert via a “dreamscape of energizing sound, light and color.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest...
Here Are 7 Things You Missed at Revolve Festival 2022
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. Fashion retailer Revolve teamed up with Los Angeles hospitality company The h.wood Group last weekend to bring some of today’s biggest stars to the desert for Coachella’s most coveted party. Besides some star-studded performances — including a surprise appearance from Post Malone — guests were treated to some exclusive, immersive experiences that doubled as both a moment to try a new product or take a sweet Instagram photo. Billboard was on-site at the big event, so see below for eight of our favorite Revolve Festival moments that made it the ultimate Coache...
Kylie Jenner Shares Adorable Easter Photo of Travis Scott Holding Their Baby Boy
The artist formerly known as Wolf just celebrated his first Easter. Kylie Jenner shared a sweet holiday photo Sunday (April 17) of Travis Scott holding their newborn baby boy — whose name is still unknown after the parents walked back on their original name choice of Wolf. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The photo is cut off so that it doesn’t show the face of the baby or his dad, but the “Sicko Mode” rapper’s tattooed hands can be seen cradling his new son close to his chest. Jenner, who simply captioned the post with a white heart and rabbit emoji, has yet to share a photo that includes the face of her family’s most recent addition. The 24-year-old makeup mogul uploaded the father-son moment to a reel of photos from her family’s holid...
