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‘Easy on Me’ Is Adele’s Longest-Leading No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
Adele rewrites her longest reign on Billboard‘s all-genre Radio Songs chart, as “Easy on Me” spends a 12th week at the summit (on the tally dated Feb. 19). The song surpasses the 11-week rule of “Hello” in 2015-16 for her new career best. (She has notched five No. 1s on the survey.) “Easy on Me” maintains its command with 85.3 million in airplay audience, down 4%, in the Feb. 4-10 tracking week, according to MRC Data. Notably, Adele is just the third artist with multiple No. 1s to lead Radio Songs for 11 weeks or more. She joins Boyz II Men, with four, and Mariah Carey, with three (including their duet, “One Sweet Day”). Meanwhile, “Easy on Me” is only the 20th No. 1 of at least 12 weeks since Radio Songs began in December 1990 (of 295 total leaders to date, lifting the song to among only ...
Olivia Rodrigo Signs With New Management
Olivia Rodrigo has signed with a new management team, sources tell Billboard. The seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is now repped by Lighthouse Management + Media’s Aleen Keshishian and Zack Morgenroth for management in all areas. She joins the firm’s roster of talent, including Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jason Bateman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Rudd, artist Petra Collins and supermodel Miranda Kerr, among others. Rodrigo split with her longtime manager Kristen Smith of Camp Far West Management in January. Earlier this month, it was announced Rodrigo would be named Billboard’s 2022 “Woman of the Year” at the annual Billboard Women in Music Awards, which will take place on March 2 at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif. Since starting her career as a ...
Mitski’s Laurel Hell Is America’s Best-Selling Album This Week
Mitski’s Laurel Hell is the top-selling album in America, as Billboard notes. The record debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, having been out-streamed by a handful of records including Disney’s Encanto soundtrack. But based on her 24,000 digital and physical figures—including a hefty 17,000 vinyl sales, the year’s highest so far—Mitski is a (sort of) chart topper. Phil Waldorf, a co-founder of Mitski’s label, Dead Oceans, said in a statement: An independent artist landing a Top 5 on the Billboard 200 and a number 1 selling album is always an achievement to celebrate, but with Mitski it rings especially true. Mitski is an uncompromising artist and a generational talent, and to see her gain commercial recognition, entirely on her own terms, is an incredible achievement. This month, Mitski ...
Silk Sonic Cover “Love’s Train”: Listen
It’s Valentine’s Day, so Silk Sonic are celebrating by releasing their cover of Con Funk Shun’s 1982 single “Love’s Train.” Listen below. A press release describes “Love’s Train” as one of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “favorite songs.” The track appeared on Con Funk Shun’s 1982 record To the Max. In a 2017 interview, bandleader Michael Cooper explained the song’s inspiration: both he and bandmate Felton Pilate fell for the same woman. Mars and .Paak released An Evening With Silk Sonic in November 2021. Last night, Anderson .Paak drummed during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI halftime show. Read “14 Pitchfork Staffers on Their Favorite Love Songs” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Tinashe’s Video for New Song “Naturally”
Tinashe’s released the music video for a new song, “Naturally.” The track will appear on the deluxe edition of 333. The new video features sheep and also finds Tinashe wielding a scythe. Watch below. Tinashe’s deluxe 333 will get released on March 3. “Naturally” is one of four new songs that’ll appear on the expanded record. Read about 333’s “Bouncin” in Pitchfork’s “The 100 Best Songs of 2021.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Chubby and the Gang Share New EP, Video for New Song: Watch
Chubby and the Gang have shared a new three-song EP called Labour of Love with a video for the new song “Who Loves Ya (Coup D’etat).” The EP is available now digitally via Partisan; a picture disc 7″ is due out June 24. Check out the full tracklist and the video for “Who Loves Ya (Coup D’etat)” below. Of the new song, Chubby and the Gang’s Charlie Manning said in a statement: “We had the idea to do a Valentine’s Day single and I sort of wanted to show all the angles of love. Warts and all. Quite often it’s not such a smooth experience. Can often feel scary and insane. So I wanted to write a bubblegum song about it but also show the duality of the emotion.” Chubby and the Gang dropped their second LP The Mutt’s Nuts in June. They previously shared a video for t...
Dr. Dre Talks Super Bowl Halftime, Eminem’s Knee and the NFL’s ‘Minor’ Changes
The Super Bowl is done and dusted for another year, the Rams have earned their hangovers, and the halftime performers can walk about feeling like winners. This year’s epic entertainment slot lit-up social media, as hip-hop heavyweights Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar and special guests got the SoFi Stadium bouncing. Speaking to TMZ the day after, Dre addressed some of the rumors surrounding the spectacular 15-minute showcase, and just what the NFL had approved (and what was axed). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “There were a few things that we had to change, but it was like really minor things,” the legendary producer, rapper and N.W.A founding member told the news title. Many who watched ...
Lizzo, Britney Spears, Cardi B and More Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air Monday (Feb. 14) as the calendar turned to Valentine’s Day, and many of the biggest names in music turned to social media to spread the love. Britney Spears,Billie Eilish, Cardi B and many more gave a shout out to their significant others, and sent out good vibes to lovers around the world. Even rocker Duff McKagan and country star Blake Shelton got into the occasion. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Lizzo might have won Valentine’s Day with her special think piece on Instagram. “When you think of love, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it romance? Flowers & candy?,” the “Juice” singer wrote. “I’ve come a long way in redefining love. I think of compassion for others, talking on the phone w friends and laughing...
Ray Parker Jr. Pays Tribute to ‘Ghostbusters’ Director Ivan Reitman
When Ray Parker Jr. wrote and released “Ghostbusters” into the world, he would land a hit that simply couldn’t be busted. The single, a tie-in with the blockbuster film of the same name, would rise to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984, and stay there for three weeks, giving the Detroit native his first and only leader. With the passing of Ivan Reitman, Parker has thanked the late filmmaker for his part in creating a monster hit. Reitman, who died Sunday (Feb. 13) at age 75, will be remembered for Ghostbusters, Animal House, Heavy Metal, Meatballs and many more films. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Throughout his 50-year-plus career, Reitman directed, produced and executive produced dozens of films and TV shows, also including Space Jam: A New Legacy (he produced the origin...
Frank Turner Rocks to No. 1 on U.K. Midweek Chart With ‘FTHC’
Frank Turner is blasting his way to a first-ever U.K. No. 1 with FTHC (Polydor), the English punk-rock poet’s ninth studio album. FTHC (an initialism for Frank Turner Hardcore) accumulates more than double the weekend sales of its closest competition, according to the Official Charts Company, to take outright leadership on the midweek chart. If it keeps its position when the chart is published this Friday, it’ll give Turner his first leader after two near-misses; his 2013 album Tape Deck Heart (2013), and 2015’s Positive Songs For Negative People (2015) both reached No. 2. One-time Mercury Prize winners Alt-J are at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update with The Dream (Infectious Music), the indie rock outfit’s fourth studio album. If it holds course, it’ll give the group a third Top 10 on th...
Mary J. Blige ft. Dave East “Rent Money,” 5ive Mic’s & Jim Jones “Going Shopping” & More | Daily Visuals 2.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty After doing her thing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige reminded us that she’s more than capable of captivating a crowd so it’s only right she comes through with some new music to show us she’s still got the skills to pay the bills. Linking up with Dave East for the visuals to “Rent Money,” The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul finds herself in a casino plotting on a heist that’s about to go down while Dave plays the role of a dealer at a cards table. Related Stories Jim Jones meanwhile banks on his Gucci store rant and in the clip to “Going Shopping” he and 5ive Mic’s going on a shopping spree to show how they blow money on all designer ...
NIGO and Kid Cudi Tease “Want It Bad”
Shortly after releasing “Arya” with A$AP Rocky, NIGO has now returned to tease the second single off of his album I Know NIGO. Also played at his Fall/Winter 2022 debut for KENZO, the upcoming release is just the latest taste of the Japanese streetwear icon’s first music project in nearly two decades. The project dropping through Victor Victor Worldwide is set to feature a host of collaborators including Pharrell, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, Famlay, Tyler, the Creator and the Teriyaki Boyz. Taking to Instagram, NIGO shared a teaser for “Want It Bad” with Kid Cudi. The nine-second teaser shows NIGO and Cudi riding around the streets of Paris in a McLaren followed by scenes of the rapper dressed in HUMAN MADE. The post offers a first listen to the track a...
