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Yeezy Gap Products Will Be Available to Shop at Times Square Flagship
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. Fans of Kanye West‘s Yeezy line of clothing can finally get their hands on the rapper’s collaboration with Gap — in person. Yeezy revealed this week that beginning on Wednesday (July 21) at 10 a.m. ET, Yeezy Gap products will be available for purchase in physical retail at Gap’s Times Square flagship, and more stores in the future. Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga — a multi-piece collection marking the first limited release between the rapper and Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia — will also be on sale in Times Square. The first part of the colle...
Jason Graves’ Moss: Book II Soundtrack Gets a New Release Alongside Quest 2 Launch
The last time SPIN spoke with composer Jason Graves, his work on The Dark Pictures Anthology’s third entry, House of Ashes, had just been released as the score to many gamers’ spooky Halloween title. But this time around, the multi-genre artist (who’s also scored everything from the Dead Space games to 2013’s Tomb Raider to Limited Run Games’ physical retail store) is back with a significantly less terrifying title. Moss: Book II, Polyarc’s sequel to 2018’s standout Moss, came to PlayStation VR headsets everywhere earlier this year, providing players with the next chapter of mouse protagonist Quill’s heroic journey. A few months after the game’s initial release, both the title and Graves’ soundtrack are getting new releases. With Moss: Book II coming to the Meta Quest 2 on July 21, the sco...
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Says She’s ‘Very Excited’ to Appear in The Weeknd’s ‘The Idol’
Blinks may have been thrilled when they caught a few blink-and-you’ll miss it glimpses of BLACKPINK’s Jennie when the first trailer for The Weeknd’s upcoming series The Idol arrived on Monday (July 18). And it turns out the singer is just as hyped. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I found the script very intriguing, so I wanted to be part of the series,” the K-pop star said in a statement to Korean news agency Yonhap. “I feel very excited. I’ll work hard, so please watch me with affection.” Jennie’s casting was not initially announced by HBO, but the premium cable channel confirmed it on social media, tweeting on Monday, “Jennie Kim has been cast in #THEIDOL.” The series’ page on IMDb also indicates that the singer will appear in six episodes. ...
Chapel Hart Thrills With Original ‘Jolene’ Update on ‘AGT’: Watch
For New Orleans trio Chapel Hart, home is where the Hart is. The family act is raised in Mississippi, specifically in the small community of Harts Chapel, which takes its named after the sprawling Hart family. Chapel Hart, comprising sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle, stopped by America’s Got Talent Tuesday night (July 19) for an audition that was glittering with the golden stuff. The singers are country fans, their idol Dolly Parton. So given the chance to blow back the hair of AGT’s judges and millions of viewers back home, the trio hit an original, an ode to Dolly. Their song, “You Can Have Him Jolene,” is chapter two of Parton’s classic plea from 1974, reenergized and updated for 2022. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ All-Star Yvie Oddly Breaks Down Her ‘Edgelord-y’ Approach to Runway Couture
When Yvie Oddly took home the crown on season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Denver-based drag star crowned herself with the title “Queen of the Queerdos” — thee portmanteaux she offered to her fans, who delight in existing as the odd ones out. It’s easy to see why Yvie made such a formidable connection with a younger, more rebellious audience — her performances during her original season oozed with an original, obstreperous spirit that quickly came to define her drag persona. On one runway, she could serve up pure glamor, dripping in crystals, confidence and a third eye — while on the next, she could be a giant pink jellyfish. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news So, when Oddly got a chance to return and take home yet another crown for ...
‘RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race’ Is Bringing a Series of Lip-Sync Smack Downs to Your Screen
In the immortal words of Alyssa Edwards, it’s “back back back back back again!” On Monday (July 18), VH1 announced the return of the second season of RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Premiering on VH1 Friday, August 12 at 8 p.m. ET, the new season is also switching up the format of the original concept — gone are the work room antics, makeovers and classic Drag Race challenges of the original season, now replaced with a set of lip sync showdowns. In a shake-up to the format that feels equal parts The Masked Singer and Lip Sync Battle, nine unidentified celebrity contestants will enter the competition with completed, fully-formed drag makeovers disguising their identities. They will compete in a series of lip syncs in front of a live audience based on different “cate...
The Lollapalooza of Documentaries
Sheffield’s International Documentary Festival (DocFest), which happens in June every year, this year, hosted 135 films from 55 countries. Many UK and world premieres, industry panels, workshops, talks, parties, virtual reality installations, dance events and drinks, all over the place, (it’s hard to keep up) for six days and started June 23rd. If you’re even moderately interested in making a documentary or a short; this is the place to be. It’s a gathering of smart creative minds wanting to make a difference in the world through global visual storytelling, as well as offering an unbelievable smorgasbord for documentary lovers. There were 95 features, 40 shorts, 29 works in Alternate Realities, and a few competitions. And lots of parties. Oh, I said that already. Curzon exterior: A t...
Years & Years’ Olly Alexander Wishes Himself a Happy Birthday With a Lil Nas X Cover: Listen
It may be Olly Alexander’s birthday, but the Years & Years frontman decided to switch things up and give his fans a gift. On Friday (July 15), Years & Years unveiled their brand new cover of Lil Nas X‘s smash-hit single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” Taking the Latin-tinged pop stylings of the original and stripping them down to a quieter pop track featuring a simple acoustic guitar and piano melody throughout, Alexander lets his effortless vocals do the heavy lifting while the original lyrics keep the hedonistic vibe fully intact. “a while back i made a lil cover of ‘Montero’ by king @LilNasX and it’s now available across all streaming platforms,” Alexander wrote in a post on the Years & Years Twitter account, alongside two emojis of a smiling purple devil and some water dr...
Dua Lipa’s Second Puma Collab Pays Homage to ’90s Rave Culture: How to Shop the Collection
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. Dua Lipa’s new Puma collaboration is here! The second installment of the “Flutur” capsule collection, released Thursday (July 14), features dozens of vibrant pieces inspired by nostalgic rave culture. With over 30 pieces, part two of the collection includes a track suit, skirt, dress, bralette, basketball shorts and shirts that are made for mixing, matching and layering. The color palette is comprised of orange neon, pastel pink, royal purple, black, blue and black stripes with a pop of red. The collection, available at Puma.com, also includes shoes and acce...
Lil Baby Declares Himself ‘Living Proof’ in First Trailer for ‘Untrapped’: Watch
Amazon’s Prime Video unveiled the first look at its upcoming documentary Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby on Wednesday (July 13). “Lil Baby already cemented himself as a super important part of his generation,” Drake says from the confessional chair to introduce the clip. “He’s putting distance between himself and other people. He just continued to evolve. This guy’s the truth.” From there, the artist otherwise known as Dominique Armani Jones recounts his own journey from convicted felon to Grammy-winning star on the rise, admitting, “I never wanted to be a rapper; I was already young and turnt in the streets … But after I got locked up again, my perspective changed. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “America has a system in place,” he co...
J-Pop Band Travis Japan Bring the Energy For ‘AGT’ Audition: Watch
America’s got talent, yes. So does Japan. On Tuesday night (July 12), America’s Got Talent fans got a sparkly glimpse at Travis Japan, an all-singing, all-dancing, all-energy J-Pop group. Five years into their career, Travis Japan are synchronized like an expensive watch, and with their performance of “My Dreamy Hollywood,” showcased an impressive collective set of lungs. The crowd loved the audition, so did the judges. “It felt like Vegas,” enthused Sofia Vergara. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Even though I didn’t love the song,” remarked Simon Cowell, “I have the feeling people are going to talk about you. The energy was through the roof.” It was an energetic yes from everyone in the place. Watch below. [embedded content] [flexi-co...
Wyn Starks Gets the Tears Flowing With Emotional Audition on ‘AGT’: Watch
The waterworks were cranking Tuesday night (July 12) when Wyn Starks auditioned on America’s Got Talent. The Nashville-based, Minnesota native shrugged off nerves before tugging at everyone’s heartstring. Starks performed an original song, “Who I Am,” a tale about his personal journey. It was also a favorite song of his twin brother, he told the room. Sadly, his twin passed away. “It’s been really hard, and he was one of my biggest supporters,” he said, holding back tears. Starks lost his job in hospitality due to the pandemic, so to hit the AGT stage “means everything to me,” Starks explained. “I’m doing this for him. I just want to do this and honor him.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Starks’ sibling would have been thrilled with a ...
