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Halsey Shares That Having an Abortion ‘Saved My Life’
Halsey revealed that they’ve suffered three miscarriages in the past, one of which required a medically necessary abortion so that the singer didn’t “risk going into sepsis.” In a personal response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade penned for Vogue, Halsey shared details about their experience with abortion, and whether eventually giving birth to a child changed her opinion on the right to abortion. The essay was published on Friday (July 1). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Many people have asked me if, since carrying a child to term after years of struggling to do so, I have reconsidered my stance on abortion,” wrote Halsey, who welcomed her first child, Ender, in July 2021. “The answer is firmly no. In fact, I have never f...
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 7.1.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: martin-dm / Getty Peace to the HHW Nation! We’re back with a new update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist and we’ve put together another dope collection. Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) bi-weekly playlist. The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don’t take payments nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision we’re going for and don’t seek to waste the time of the listener. Further, we don’t stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light whether it’s young lions in the trenches to those hoping for that one shot to blo...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 2)
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. 4 of the Top 5 tracks on YouTube’s Global Top Songs Chart Are in Spanish Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the most recent YouTube Music Charts and trends recap, Puerto Rican hitmaker Bad Bunny takes the first two spots with his chart-topping hits “Titi Me Preguntó” and “Me Porto Bonito,” featuring Chencho Corleono. Both are part of his latest record-breaking album Un Verano Sin Ti. Coming in at No. 3 is Shakira and Rauw Alejandro‘s “Te Felicito.” In fourth place ...
Day N Vegas 2022 Canceled
Day N Vegas 2022 has been canceled, the festival announced Friday night (July 1). In a brief statement, the Las Vegas festival cited “a combination of logistics, timing and production issues.” The festival was slated for September 2-4, with SZA, J. Cole, and Travis Scott set as headliners. The festival’s cancellation comes less than a month after its lineup was announced. Baby Keem, Playboi Carti, and more were among others on the bill. Travis Scott’s headlining appearance was supposed to be his first festival appearance since 2021’s Astroworld, where 10 people died as a result of a crowd crush during his set. He made his first TV appearance since Astroworld at the Billboard Music Awards in May after performing at a Coachella after party the month before.
Copyright Royalty Board Votes to Raise Publisher and Songwriter Royalty Rates
The Copyright Royalty Board has set a new rate, raising mechanical royalties for publishers and songwriters, as Billboard and Variety report. The new 15.1% royalty rate applies from 2018 through 2022. The process of updating the royalty rates for the first time since 2006 has been underway since 2018. An earlier proposal recommending a raise from 10.5% to 15.1% over five years was returned for revision due to a procedural error. The proposal has since been under further evaluation and revision by the three-judge board, following another challenge from streaming platforms last year. The new ruling also broadened definitions of bundle sales for DSPs, in addition to capping label revenue. Earlier this year, the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers launched a Justice at Spotify campaign...
Charlie Watts Biography in the Works
The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts is the subject of a forthcoming biography, made with the approval of the late drummer’s family and his band mates. Keith Richards and Mick Jagger both wrote forewords to the project, which is titled Charlie’s Good Tonight: The Life, the Times, and the Rolling Stones: The Authorized Biography of Charlie Watts. It’s by Paul Sexton, and it’s out October 11. Find more information via Harper Collins. Watts died unexpectedly in August 2021 at age 80. A few weeks prior, he had recused himself from the Rolling Stones’ fall tour of the United States due to a medical procedure. The band continued on the road as planned, with Steve Jordan filling in for Watts. Read “8 Songs That Prove Charlie Watts Was the Coolest Rolling Stone” on the Pitch.
Cardi B Reveals Her Favorite BTS Member in Twitter Q&A
Following the release of her new Kanye West and Lil Durk collaboration, “Hot S—,” Cardi B hosted a fun “Ask Cardi” session on Twitter, encouraging her fans to send questions in. The “Bodak Yellow” sent Twitter ablaze when she responded to a question asking who her favorite member of BTS is. Cardi, an ARMY member herself, promptly responded with a photo of Jimin. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news #AskCardi pic.twitter.com/vpHhC5TRz6 — Cardi B (@iamcardib) July 1, 2022 Cardi also responded to some questions about her family, revealing that she wants two more children to join her daughter Kulture and son Wave. She also shared that her next tattoos would be of her kids’ names on her neck and face. Though both their parents are musicians, Kulture and ...
Under New Grammy Fee Structure, Procrastinators Will Pay More for ‘Excess Entries’
The Recording Academy released more details about its fee structure for “excess entries” in a memo to all voting members on Friday (July 1). As previously announced, all professional and voting members of the academy will be allowed to make five courtesy entries every year as a benefit of membership. But members will have to pay a fee for each entry beyond the five allowed unless they are able to obtain a waiver. In an effort to get voters to vote promptly — rather than wait until just before the voting period closes, as people tend to do — the academy has adopted a multi-tier pricing strategy. “Early bird pricing” (July 18 – July 31) is $40 per entry (after the five courtesy entries). “Standard pricing” (Aug. 1 – Aug. 21) is $75 per entry (after the five courtesy entries). “Final deadline...
Google Violated Import Ban in Sonos Patent Case, US Customs Agency Says
Google is still ripping off Sonos’ technology — according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In a public ruling issued Tuesday, the CBP found that Google products including Pixel smartphones, tablets and computers that utilize controller technology invented and patented by Sonos were in violation of a ban issued five months ago by the U.S. International Trade Commission. That previous ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Google had infringed five audio technology patents owned by smart speaker maker Sonos and banned the tech giant from importing the infringing products from China. Several other products that were previously found to have infringed Sonos patents – including Chromecast, Home and Nest audio players – however, were excluded from the latest ruli...
Here’s Why Day N Vegas 2022 Was Canceled
The hip-hop heavy Day N Vegas festival was canceled on Friday (June 1) due to poor ticket sales, making the event financially unsustainable, according to sources familiar with the situation. Promoter Goldenvoice knew there was an issue the day after tickets went on sale, June 10, sources tell Billboard. Ticket sales simply did not meet the sales goal that day, or the days that followed. By canceling Friday, with the start of the festival still more than 60 days away, AEG only has to pay 50% of the artist fee — a compromise that was reached with the major talent agencies last year amid touring’s return from the pandemic. Day N Vegas’ disappointing ticket sales came as a surprise for many since it was Travis Scott‘s first concert since the disastrous Astroworld festival in Houston last Novem...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Zeds Dead, AC Slater & Slushii [7/1/22]
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 I Took A Ride – Zeds Dead Whole Again – Steve Aoki & KAAZE Calabria (Claptone Remix) – Rune Festival Hits 2022 Westcoaster (AC Slater Remix) – Night Bass True Colours – Sivz Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Watch That Tongue (Eleganto Remix) – Cloverdale Electronic Avenue Pick Yourself Up – Slushii Moment – Athena & smle IF THIS IS A DREAM – k?d These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com...
Rich DietZ Want to “Free Ur Mind” On Latest Bass House Anthem
“Hey, yo, what’s your sign?” ask South Floridian duo Rich DietZ on their latest bass house anthem, “Free Ur Mind.” Out July 1st via Azueron Select, the track is right in line with the party-patented sound of previous works like “White Claw Song” and “Jedi Sh!t,” which call on cheeky lyrics and wonky sound design to pump power through the speakers. “Free Ur Mind” combines hypnotically filtered vocals, spine-tingling percussion and an eerie melodic tone to fill out its own late-night feel. Dark and dirty bass beats break throughout to carry the energy from start to finish. “We wrote this record almost two years ago and we are hyped to share it now more than ever,” wrote Rich DietZ on social media. ̶...
