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‘Drag Race’ Star Bosco Comes Out as Transgender: ‘I’m the Happiest I’ve Ever Been’
Season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has already broken records for the franchise, with two contestants on the show — Kornbread Jeté and Kerri Colby — openly identifying as transgender. Now, one more queen from the season is revealing that she, too, is trans. In a series of tweets posted on Thursday night (Feb. 10), Drag Race contestant Bosco revealed that she identifies as trans, and goes by “she/they” pronouns out of drag. “I’m a very private person but it would feel silly to not talk about this while I have this platform,” they wrote. “After filming wrapped this summer, I began focusing on figuring out what medical transitioning would look like for me. I started HRT [hormone replacement therapy] after getting back from Drag Race.” Sharing an image of herself wearing a sho...
‘People’ Powers Kid Rock to First No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart
After peaking at a prior No. 2 high on Billboard‘s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart with the Monster Truck-featuring “Don’t Tell Me How to Live,” Kid Rock nabs his first ruler on the ranking, which began in 2020, as “We the People” jumps 3-1 on the Feb. 12-dated survey. “People” drew 1.7 million U.S. streams and sold 14,600 downloads in its first full tracking week (Jan. 28-Feb. 3), according to MRC Data. It was released Jan. 24, and despite premiering in the middle of a chart tracking frame, earned 1.6 million streams and sold 21,100 Jan. 24-27, sparking its No. 3 start. “People” concurrently tops the all-format Digital Song Sales chart, Rock Digital Song Sales and Hard Rock Digital Song Sales for a second week each. The track is Kid Rock’s first No. 1 on Digital Song Sales and Rock Digital Song...
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Talks Bonding With Jimmie Allen Over Fatherhood While Making ‘Easy’
Musical collaborations have dominated Billboard’s country music charts over the past year. Now, singer-songwriter and Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is throwing his hat in the ring with “Easy,” his own pop-country collaboration alongside country hitmaker and reigning CMA new artist of the year winner Jimmie Allen. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I grew up listening to all kinds of music, including country music,” Carter tells Billboard. “With the direction it’s heading, and how it’s crossing borders and boundaries, Jimmie was one person who I was listening to and I love his music.” Last year, Carter was in Las Vegas working on the track with producer Vic “BillboardKiller” Martin, when Carter mentioned that he was a fan of Allen’s music and...
Drake Bets More Than $1.25 Million on 2022 Super Bowl: See a Breakdown of His Wagers
Drake is pushing all-in on the Los Angeles Rams this weekend. The Toronto native revealed his seven-figure wagers on Sunday’s (Feb. 13) Super Bowl LVI in an Instagram post on Thursday (Feb. 10), detailing three massive bets he’s put down on the home team. Explore Explore Drake See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the post, Drizzy is betting more than $1.25 million, which is a huge amount by any standard, but just a drop in the bucket compared to the estimated $7.6 billion that will be wagered on the contest between the Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bitcoin bets break down to $472,364 for the Rams to win outright (which would pay out $713,244), $393,636 on wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to put up more than 62.5 receiving yards (for...
Daniel Caesar Embraces a Melting Pot of Musical Influences
Daniel Caesar has recently achieved global success through his critically acclaimed R&B music releases, though he remains deeply tied to his Canadian roots. Having released two EPs, two LPs and a chart-topping collaboration with Giveon and Justin Bieber over the last seven years, the singer has since reconnected with his hometown through a partnership with Toronto-based hotel franchise The Annex, where he now serves as Chief Cultural Officer. The new role allows him to engage with and provide a platform for the city’s up-and-coming creative minds and bring their work in front of a larger audience. He describes the job as “mostly curation” of talent with a mix of planning events and parties. “I just want to keep it grassroots and cool and fun,” he told HYPEBEAST. The new title hits clos...
Future Drops New Valentine’s Day Music Video for “Worst Day”
Future has dropped a new video for his latest single “Worst Day.” The visual sees the Atlanta rapper showering women with over-the-top Valentine’s Day presents, which include designer handbags, elegant bouquets of roses, fine jewelry and several other high-end items. “Valentine’s Day, the worst day, got too many to please,” Future raps on the track. “I popped a half a pink pill, and put my mind at ease.” Ahead of the song’s release, Future shared a teaser video titled “Healing Together With Dr. Kevin Samuels,” in which the rapper admits his addiction to spoiling women with expensive gifts. “Last year, how much did you say you spent on women?” Samuels asks Future, to which the rapper responds, “around two to three.” Samuels assumes the rapper means two to three thousand dollars, though Futu...
Anfisa Letyago Drops “Listen & Nisida (Remixed) Vol.2” EP With Three New Remixes
Techno aesthete Anfisa Letyago has come a long way from the subzero temperatures of her tiny Siberian hometown of Tundra. It’s been a fast and loud ascent to techno music’s corps d’elite for Letyago, who was recently named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022. At the helm of an increasingly influential record label and coming into her own as an inimitable producer, she’s blossomed into a barnstorming international DJ—and one with big plans in electronic dance music. Anfisa Letyago. Tommaso Napolitano Letyago has now unveiled three new remixes of music from Listen and Nisida, her EPs released in 2021. Out now on her own N:S:DA imprint, Listen & Nisida (Remixed) Vol.2 is the second such installment following the release of Vol. 1 in January. Each o...
Blanke and RUNN Connect on Shimmering New Single “Lights Out”
Following last month’s collaboration with Donna Tella, “Stuck On You,” Blanke has now tapped RUNN for their new soaring single “Lights Out” via his newfound home, Ophelia Records. Blanke has recently embraced the soaring, heartfelt style that Ophelia embodies and “Lights Out” continues that trend. RUNN’s aching vocals shimmer as they lead listeners into a synth-heavy drop lightly dusted with pounding percussion. The second drop feels even more triumphant, teasing with a slight delay before once again letting the synths take center stage. “Lights Out” is one of Blanke’s most beautifully constructed songs yet, indicating another strong year from the Australian producer. The track is the second single off of his forthcomi...
FISHER Returns With Funky House Single “Palm Beach Banga”
With his breezy Hawaiian t-shirts, infectiously loud laugh, and aptitude for expletives, Australian house music producer FISHER is most definitely the life of the party. Made for white sand beaches and big city rooftops, his newest single “Palm Beach Banga” brings that same high-spirited and boisterous attitude for which we know and love FISHER. Released on his own Catch & Release Records, the new track serves as his first release this year. Acid-inspired bass and a hypnotic vocal are layered over a groovy house beat in “Palm Beach Banga,” which samples Blaze’s 1997 song “My Beat.” The soulful sampling and shrewd sound design captures the feeling of freedom found on the dance floor. Recommended Articles “Palm Beach Banga” comes right ahead ...
The Netherlands’ Music Community Present This Issue of Zalando Street
For the latest edition of Zalando Street, a new digital magazine focusing on all realms of streetwear culture, the online retailer journeys into the Netherlands to see who’s next up in the capital’s music scene. Enlisting five musical talents from diverse genres, disciplines and ethnic backgrounds, one thing they all share is honoring the impact that the local communities have had on their creativity. Making waves by offering a unique techno twist on neo-soul and jazz, German-born, Amsterdam-based producer, Retromigration celebrates these values, “Amsterdam’s a very diverse city and has so many different nationalities and cultures living in it,” he says. “It makes the city special and it’s something that’s essential for the creative process.” For Dutch producer Lamsi, it’s this thriving me...
Kanye West Joins Forces With Fivio Foreign and Alicia Keys on Drops ‘City of Gods’: Stream It Now
Kanye West does more surprises than Santa. The rap star jumps on board the surprise single “City of Gods,” an ode to the Big Apple with two of its favorite citizens, Fivio Foreign and Alicia Keys. If the west coast has the City of Angels, the east has its City of Gods. With an impassioned chorus, Keys inserts some soul into “City of Gods,” complementing the rhymes of her collaborators. On it, she sings: “New York City, please go easy on me tonight / Nеw York City, please go easy on this hеart of mine / ‘Cause I’m losing my lover to the arms of another.” The track dropped at midnight and is led by Foreign with assists from Keys and Kanye, who is credited on the release as Kanye West, not Ye as he now likes to be known. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and...
Eddie Vedder Shares Solo Album ‘Earthling’: Stream It Now
Eddie Vedder goes solo, but certainly isn’t alone on Earthling. The Pearl Jam frontman’s new album dropped at the stroke of midnight via Seattle Surf/Republic Records, and features the previously-released tracks “Long Way,” “The Haves,” “Brother The Cloud” and a collaboration with Elton John, on “Picture.” Vedder’s latest musical journey is made possible with support from his touring band The Earthlings, which includes Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer (now a Pearl Jam touring band member), album producer Andrew Watt on guitars, The Who’s Pino Palladino on bass, Glen Hansard on guitars and backing vocals, and RHCP drummer Chad Smith behind the kit. Announced last September, Earthling is Vedder’s third solo album, and first since 2011’s Ukulele Songs, which peaked at No. 4 on...
