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Madonna Reflects on ‘Sex’ Book Reaction From 30 Years Ago: ‘Now Cardi B Can Sing About Her WAP’
Madonna‘s 1992 album Erotica, released 30 years ago alongside her then-scandalous Sex coffee table book, paved the way for other female artists expressing their sexuality. Reflecting on that 30-year anniversary, Madonna shared her thoughts about the criticism she faced at the time of their release on Instagram Stories on Saturday (Oct. 22). “30 years ago I published a book called S.E.X. In addition to photos of me naked there were photos of Men kissing Men, Woman kissing Woman and Me kissing everyone. I also wrote about my sexual fantasies and shared my point of view about sexuality in an ironic way,” she wrote. “I spent the next few years being interviewed by narrow minded people who tried to shame me for empowering myself as a Woman,” Madonna continued in her note on Instagram. “I w...
Future Drops Music Video for ‘I Never Liked You’ Cut “Massaging Me”
Future is continuing to celebrate his latest LP I Never Liked You with a new music video for the song “Massaging Me.” The visual flicks between blue and red-tinted cuts of the Atlanta rapper partying at home and alongside the pool. All the while, Future drops bars about all the money he’s made and how he’s spending it. “Soon as I get off the jet, I’m in the trenches throwin’ up gang signs / I know how to take this cash and go and flip it,” he raps. “Go to Bal Harbour / Turn the Chanel store to a hangout.” I Never Liked You debuted in April as the rapper’s ninth studio album, quickly ascending to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The project featured guest appearances from Kanye West, Gunna, Young Thug, Drake, Tems, EST Gee and Kodak Black. A deluxe edition, released just a few days after t...
Ricky Iuliucci Delivers a Kaleidoscopic “Blueprint”: Listen
Hailing from Philadelphia, 22-year-old Ricky Iuliucci is on the rise. The promising dance music producer and DJ has performed as a support act for the likes of Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Boregous and Steve Aoki over the years. Perhaps best known for his 2020 track “Graffiti,” Iuliucci has a knack for producing a wide range of genres from progressive house to future house. And he has developed a personal sound that’s been recognized by a number of notable labels in the electronic space. Marking his second official release of the year, “Blueprint” is a banging electro house record that exemplifies a new take on his club-ready sound. Featuring potent drums, deep subs and an invigorating bassline, the track is kaleidoscopic in its sound design and relentless in its ener...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Oct. 22)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Rosalía’s “Bizcochito” remix Amazon Music released the new Amazon Original “Bizcochito (Remix),” a collaboration between Spanish star Rosalía, featuring dembow artist Haraca Kiko. The new version of the track, featured in Rosalía’s Latin Grammy-nominated album Motomami, reimagines the song as a dembow hit powered by new beats. “I am so happy to share this remix of ‘Bizcochito’ that I did with my friends Haraca and the producer Leo RD,” said Rosalía in a statement. “I hope my fans at Am...
Mandy Moore Welcomes Second Child With Husband Taylor Goldsmith
Mandy Moore has welcomed her second child with Taylor Goldsmith, the actress announced the news on social media Friday (Oct. 21). Moore, who revealed the pregnancy in June, posted photos to Instagram of herself and her husband holding baby boy Oscar Bennett Goldsmith. She and Goldsmith, singer of the rock band Dawes, tied the knot in November 2018 and welcomed their first child, a son named August, in February 2021. “Ozzie is here! Oscar Bennett Goldsmith arrived a little late but with much aplomb (and an easier/speedier delivery than his big brother, much to the delight of his parents),” Moore captioned her post about the newborn. “Every adage is true: our hearts have doubled in size and the immediacy of the love is astounding. He is beyond words and we are so grateful for our family of f...
Reba McEntire, Terri Clark Sparkle With Hit-Filled Sets During Nashville Concert
Country Music Hall of Fame member Reba McEntire brought her REBA: Live in Concert Tour, featuring “You’re Easy on the Eyes” hitmaker Terri Clark, to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday (Oct. 21), and each turned in sets stuffed with hits (McEntire has 24 chart leaders on what is now Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart, and 60 top 10 hits, while Clark has two chart-leaders and nearly a dozen top 10 hits on the same chart). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Together, McEntire and Clark played to a tightly-packed, primarily female audience inside the arena, effectively laying waste to the tired adage that “women don’t want to hear women.” Incredibly, the show was billed as McEntire’s first solo headlining concert at Bridgestone Arena. Of course,...
STS9 Debut On Wakaan With New Live Mixtape
Following their eclectic headlining performance at this year’s Wakaan Music Festival, STS9 have made their stately debut on the experimental bass music label with a new live mixtape. Spanning nine tracks, the tape beautifully captures the band’s infectious live performance energy. It features previously unreleased tracks from the band, including the well-known “ABCEES,” bringing it to streaming services for the first time. The new mixtape marks a progressive decision for the Wakaan label, ringing true to its “freeform electronic music” mission by representing a variety of artists. It’s an unpredictable collaboration between the electronic jam band and reigning freeform bass collective, but STS9’s debut welcomes Wakaan’s fans with a masterpiece that transitions between bass...
Remembering “A Reflection of Love”: Watch the Official Tomorrowland 2022 Aftermovie
After a historic year, the Tomorrowland team touched down in Amsterdam to premiere the festival’s 2022 aftermovie. Hosted in the famed Royal Theater Tuschinski in the heart of Amsterdam amid this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), Tomorrowland’s premiere gathered fans from across the globe to rekindle the magic from the 2022 fest. The 25-minute aftermovie eases into view with Alan Fitzpatrick’s beautiful instrumental version of “Unite” and the Tomorrowland intro before it dives into a masterful cinema showcasing never-before-seen video clips from the festival’s three weekends. The aftermovie is more along the lines of a feature film, comprising over 12 days of film and including spectacular drone footage of over 100 of performances by Alesso, Armin van Burren, Eric Prydz, ...
ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day”
ILLENIUM is back with a new single, an anthemic collab with MAX called “Worst Day.” “Worst Day” marks ILLENIUM’s third collaborative single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. MAX stuns in the angsty electronic anthem, which soars with future bass synths and and a punk twist. “Worst Day” follows in the footsteps of “All That Really Matters” (with Teddy Swims) as well as last month’s “From The Ashes” (with Skylar Grey). The single also coincides with an official music video, which you can watch below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day” “Worst Day” is angsty electronic anthem with a punk twist. By Mikala LugenOct 22...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Seven Lions, Valentino Khan, Tsu Nami & More [10/21/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Benny Benassi Remix) KSHMR – The Devil You Know (feat. Micky Blue) Justin Caruso – Fall Tonight Lastlings – Get What You Want Festival Hits 2022 Valentino Khan – Goin Up Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles David Guetta & MORTEN – Element €URO TRA$H, Wax Motif, Yellow Claw & Bok Nero – So Hypnotic Electronic Avenue Seven Lions – Someday Tsu Nami & Skyler Co...
ITZY Step to Greater Pop Prominence With Super-Catchy ‘Boys Like You’ Single: Watch the Halloween-Themed Video
After a year of global growth that included their first top 10 album on the Billboard 200, ITZY take their next step to larger pop prominence with the release of their first original English single “Boys Like You.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Like many of ITZY’s K-pop singles, the new pop track is an empowerment anthem. This time, the girls realize their worth and refuse to take back a two-timing boyfriend with a mix of sassy, catchy rap rhymes (“Boy, gonna diss me? Boy, I’m so pissed/ Boy, gonna miss me/ Boy, you are dismissed”) and a smooth, kiss-off hook sung by Chaeryeong (who croons, “I don’t fall for boys like you” in the most addictive part of the track). True to ITZY’s sound in singles like “Sneakers” or “Wannabe,” the new t...
The Ledger: What to Expect From Next Week’s Q3 2022 Earnings Calls
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. Music companies face a multitude of pressures as 2022 comes to an end: crippling inflation, a tight labor market, a chaotic environment for breaking new artists, interest rates that are dampening catalog valuations, and high costs of touring amidst a crush of artists on the road, among other challenges. The upcoming slate of corporate earnings provides an opportunity to hear about these opportunities and challenges from leaders of publicly traded music companies who rarely go on the record. Spotify reports third-quarter earnings after the close of trading on Tuesday (Oct. 25). Universal Music Group and Deez...
