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10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through the Week: Erica Banks, Whitney, beabadoobee & More
Searching for some inspiration to help you take on another work week? We got you covered with this week’s 10 Cool New Pop Songs playlist, which features new tracks from artists like Erica Banks, Whitney, beabadoobee and more. Slide any of these gems into your personal playlist to get energized to take on the week — or scroll to the end of the post for a custom playlist of all 10. Michelle, “Fool 4 You” [embedded content] This March, New York-based collective MICHELLE released its second album After Dinner We Talk Dreams; Last week, the sextet fed fans another round with its two-pack After Dinner We Talk Dreams: Side Dishes, which included “Fool 4 U” and “Sea Shanty.” It’s the former that stands out most for its visceral storytelling (“Waking up to your familiar smell/ Covere...
BTS Break Sparks Debate on Continued Activism, Military Exemptions
The surprise announcement by BTS last week that they were taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned their global fanbase, shaking their label’s stock price and leaving many questions about the K-pop supergroup’s future. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news HYBE, the company behind the band, denied the group was taking a hiatus — a word used in a translation of the group’s emotional dinnertime video announcement. In the days since, band members have remained active on social media, continuing the stream of posts, photos and assurances that the band wasn’t breaking up. Despite the immediate impacts — HYBE’s stock initially dropped more than 25% and has yet to fully recover — several factors may still affect BTS’ futur...
Justin Bieber Shouts Out Dad on Father’s Day, Says ‘Best Is Still Ahead Of Us’
Justin Bieber paid tribute to his dad Jeremy Bieber on Sunday (June 19) in a sweet Father’s Day post featuring a throwback picture of father and son. In the snap, a pint-sized Justin is smiling as he chills by a river with his shirtless, inked-up dad. “Love you pops!” Bieber wrote. “Happy Father’s Day! So much to look forward to. Best is still ahead of us! Honored to be your son.” The note was the first word fans have heard from Justin in several days as the singer continues his recovery from complications from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. And though he did not mention his medical issues in his Father’s Day note, the impact of his struggle with the nerve disorder continues to impact JB’s summer schedule. Last week the singer postponed the remaining dates on his Justice Tour as he follows doctor’s...
The Chicks Cut Indianapolis Concert Short: ‘We Are So Sorry We Could Not Give You the Show You Deserved’
The Chicks surprised fans at Noblesville, Indiana’s Ruoff Music Center on Sunday night (June 19) when they cut short their show after just a handful of songs. According to WTHR, the Grammy-winning country trio performed for less than 30 minutes before leaving the stage. Some comments from fans who attended the show alluded to singer Natalie Maines possibly struggling with vocal issues, but an official statement from Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire did not provide any specifics on why the show was cut short. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Indianapolis, we are so sorry we could not give you the show you deserved,” they wrote. “OR the show we wanted to give you. We will be back Indianapolis!! Hold onto your tickets.” While a spo...
Justin Timberlake Celebrates Father’s Day With Rare Pic of Sons: ‘My Two Favorite Melodies’
Justin Timberlake celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday (June 19) by sharing a rare photo of the two sons he shares with wife Jessica Biel. The sweet shot featured the boys — Silas, 7, Phineas, 22 months — sharing a piano bench and tickling the ivories in a scene sure to warm their dad’s heart. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And indeed, JT’s accompanying message was proof of his proud papa moment. “My two favorite melodies,” Justin write alongside two heart emoji. “Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there!!!” Biel got in on the action too, posting her own pic, which like Timberlake’s kept the boy’s faces obscured to maintain the family’s privacy. In Biel’s snap, Timberlake — rocking a serious Sunday dad look of sweatpants, tie dye lon...
Watch Clipse Reunite at Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival
Aside from all the contemporary acts at Pharrell’s Something in the Water festival this past weekend, Saturday’s lineup saw Clipse reunite in D.C. for their first performance in more than 10 years. Accompanied by Justin Timberlake, Pharrell brought both Pusha-T and No Malice on stage to the cheers of thousands of fans. Introducing the iconic duo, “You guys, for the first time in so long,” said Pharrell during his Pharrell & Phriends segment, before Clipse broke out into “Mr. Me Too.” The electric performance was then followed by a performance of the Birdman-assisted classic “What Happened to That Boy?” The 18-minute set saw Pharrell and Clipse move through other tracks like “Cot Damn” and “Grindin.’” Watch the Clipse reunion at Pharrell’s Something in the Water festival above. For more...
Kid Cudi Unveils Moon Man’s Landing Festival Lineup
Kid Cudi has unveiled the lineup for the first ever Moon Man’s Landing music festival. Set to take place in his home of Cleveland, Ohio on September 17, attendees can catch a headlining performance from Cudder and sets from Playboi Carti, Haim, Don Toliver, Dominic Fike, Pusha-T, Jaden, 070 Shake, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Mike Dean, Chip Tha Ripper, Strick and DJ E-V. The artist teased the festival shortly after Netflix unveiled the official release date of Cudder and Kenya Barris‘ Entergalactic, which will include a star-studded voice cast comprised of Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro and Macaulay Culkin. “Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi and Kenya Barris join forces to present Ente...
Drake’s ‘HONESTLY, NEVERMIND’ Sets New Apple Music Record One Hour After Release
Drake has set a brand new Apple Music record just one hour after the release of HONESTLY, NEVERMIND. The 14-track album broke Apple Music’s first-day worldwide streams record to become the biggest dance album in the platform’s history, adding to his previous feats of biggest album in Apple Music history with Certified Lover Boy, second biggest album with Scorpion and biggest song with “Girls Want Girls.” The Boy also shared his album notes exclusively to Apple Music fans: “I let my humbleness turn to numbness at times letting time go by knowing I got the endurance to catch it another timeI work with every breath in my body cause it’s the work not air that makes me feel aliveThat’s some real detrimental shit but that’s that shit my perfectionist mind doesn’t really mind because no one knows...
Jeff Rosenstock and Defy Wrestling Release Punk Rock Pay-Per-View for Seattle Venue Fundraiser
Earlier this month, Jeff Rosenstock performed a wrestling-themed show with the Seattle-based promotion Defy Wrestling at the all-ages venue and art space the Vera Project. Today, the Seattle venue has announced a $10 pay-per-view stream of the show to benefit “the development and preservation of all-ages DIY spaces in Seattle and all over the country.” After a series of wrestling matches, Rosenstock performed live in the ring with the Death Rosenstock band before being carried off by Defy star Ethan HD (who wrestled earlier in the event against AEW star Ortiz). Watch it all here. The Vera Project also announced the return of the community-run venue Black Lodge, which was previously forced to close at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The space—currently under construction—has pre...
Neil Diamond Sings ‘Sweet Caroline’ With Broadway Veteran Will Swenson at Boston Red Sox Game
Neil Diamond made a rare public appearance during the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Saturday (June 18) to sing one of his most popular anthems. The 81-year-old music icon — who retired from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease — stepped out during the 8th inning of the Red Sox’s battle against the St. Louis Cardinals to deliver a rousing rendition of his 1969 hit “Sweet Caroline.” Diamond last performed at Fenway Park in 2013, just days after the Boston Marathon bombing. “Sweet Caroline” has been an 8th inning tradition at the ballpark since 1997. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Standing alongside him was Broadway veteran Will Swenson, who plays the lead role in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Music...
Pharrell Brings Clipse, Justin Timberlake to the Stage at Something in the Water Festival
Pharrell Williams‘ Something in the Water Festival took over Washington, D.C., over Juneteenth weekend, with his all-star headlining set featuring Justin Timberlake, a reunited Clipse, T.I. and N.O.R.E. A highlight of the night with Pharrell’s “Phriends” included Clipse (Malice and Pusha T) performing live together for the first time in years, bringing tracks like “Mr. Me Too,” “What Happened to That Boy,” “Cot Damn,” and “Grindin’” to the stage. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, Pharrell welcomed Timberlake to the show for “Senorita,” “Rock Your Body,” “My Love” with T.I., “Sexy Back” and “Like I Love You.” Watch video clips from their Something in the Water appearances below. The festival, which launched in 2019 and celebrates ...
Kate Bush Shatters U.K. Records as ‘Running Up That Hill’ Reaches No. 1
Kate Bush has run a U.K. chart race like no other artist, as “Running Up That Hill” (via Fish People) completes its coronation 37 years after release. The veteran English singer’s 1985 hit lifts 2-1, powered by its use in season four of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. “I’m overwhelmed by the scale of affection and support the song is receiving and it’s all happening really fast, as if it’s being driven along by a kind of elemental force,” Bush comments on her official website. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I have to admit I feel really moved by it all. Thank you so very much for making the song a No. 1 in such an unexpected way.” According to the Official Charts Company, “Running” sets three new marks. The Hounds of Love track ...
