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Camila Cabello Pays Homage to Her Latin Heritage at Stunning UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony
Camila Cabello gave soccer fans something to remember at the opening of the 2022 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday (May 28). Prior to the face-off between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the 25-year-old songstress delivered a colorful spectacle for thousands of fans at Stade de France in Paris. The carnival-themed celebration, which Cabello paid homage to Cabello’s Latin heritage, featured a breathtaking medley of “Senorita,” “Bam Bam” and “Don’t Go Yet.” In a recent interview with Billboard, Cabello discussed weaving elements of her Latin culture into her new music and into every aspect of her life. “My music, I always feel celebrates my heritage and my Cuban-Mexican heritage, so there’s going to be songs from Familia on there,” the singer said of the performance. Explore Explore Se...
Kelly Osbourne Celebrates One Year of Sobriety: ‘Life Is Truly Amazing’
Kelly Osbourne is expressing gratitude after being sober for one year. The 37-year-old television personality, who is the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, took to social media on Friday (May 27) to share a heartfelt message on the first anniversary of her sobriety. The announcement follows news that the Osbournes star is pregnant with her first child. “What a difference a year can make!” she wrote alongside a “Twelve Steps” image on Instagram. “If you would have told me 365 days ago that I would be sober, happy, and about to be a mumma I would have laughed in your face.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Osbourne continued, “Life is truly amazing when you do the work. Thank you to everyone that has supported me on this journey. I lov...
Watch Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Throw the First Pitch at a Mets Game
Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner threw out the first pitch at Citi Field tonight, opening the Mets’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. She wore a custom #69 jersey with “JBREKKIE” stitched on the back. Zauner tweeted that she wore Phillies socks with the ensemble, too. See her partake in the American pastime below. Zauner took the field in Queens just a few days after she had been named to Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Bowen Yang wrote her profile for the magazine. The Time nod arrived the Monday after Japanese Breakfast had appeared on Saturday Night Live, where the band performed Jubilee’s “Be Sweet” and “Paprika” on the show’s Season 47 finale. Zauner also appeared in a sketch with departing cast members Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon. Read P...
ILLENIUM Unleashes Transformative “Fallen Embers” Remix Album Featuring Sam Feldt, Virtual Riot, More
Fans of ILLENIUM‘s Fallen Embers now have seventeen transformational new takes to explore. Nearly a year after the arrival of the “Blame Myself” producer’s fourth studio LP, a robust remix package featuring dance music’s finest has arrived. The offering is a smorgasbord of stylistic frameworks from the high-octane hardstyle rework of “Paper Thin” by the legendary Headhunterz to FIGHT CLVB & Ravek’s late-night rave interpretation of “I See You.” Throughout the effort, producers of all genres are firing on all cylinders. Kaivon takes ILLENIUM’s electronic rock-infused “Nightlight” to an elevated state with a cathartic future bass-driven drop. Meanwhile, Sam Feldt juices up the commercial potent...
Fluencee Drops Carefree, Summertime-Inspired “Are You Down” Ahead Of Forthcoming EP Release
They say that only by taking a leap of faith into the unknown can one leave their old self behind and find out what they’re truly capable of becoming. The spirit of this timeless adage is perfectly encapsulated with a likable eagerness and sense of optimism in Fluencee‘s latest offering, “Are You Down.” The spritely pop trap tune embraces the freeing feeling of summer and all of the serendipitous decision-making that comes with living it up to the fullest. Fluencee is thriving in his element from a production standpoint, identifying the right amount of contrast to make for a thoroughly engaging listen while at the same time keeping it clean and memorable. The producer’s juxtaposition of percolating, arpeggiated melodies and delicate vocal chops alongside...
Richie Hawtin and deadmau5’s PIXELYNX Releases First Look At Forthcoming Mobile Game, ELYNXIR
Richie Hawtin and deadmau5‘s metaverse gaming venture PIXELYNX is on the brink of bringing its first product offering to market. The first look at ELYNXIR still leaves much to be discovered, but the clip marks a promising sign that the company will deliver an experience that intersects the world of music, blockchain, and gaming in a way like never before. The free-roaming mobile game will embrace the value propositions of a Web3 world and seek to build experiences that close the gap between artist and fan. PIXELYNX has wasted no time lining up a series of high-profile partnerships to assist in executing the organization’s mission. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The gameplay style is a product of the San Francisco-based game developer, Ni...
Joe Budden Interviews Isaiah Rashad, Sex Tape Leak Discussed
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Screenshot / YouTube/JBN Joe Budden was one of the few public figures who stood up for Isaiah Rashad after a reported sex tape leak. The retired rapper and podcast host sat down with the TDE artist as the pair discussed sexual fluidity and more. Joe Budden and Isaiah Rashad Cover It All Budden teased clips of the interview via social media, with many remarking that too much would be made of the leaked footage. Others even suggested that Budden was the wrong man for the job despite his earlier defense of Rashad. As it stands, the conversation made its debut on Friday (May 27) and the topic of the sex tape was all but unavoidable. “I’d say I’m sexually fluid,” Rashad said. “I’m still learning about it myself. I’m putting my head in the books to find o...
The Kid LAROI Reunites With Scooter Braun for Management
After parting ways last year, The Kid LAROI has re-upped with Scooter Braun for management. The Australian star previously partnered with Braun in June 2021 before leaving SB Projects last September to join Adam Leber’s Rebel Management roster. The Kid LAROI then split with Leber’s team last month. A source tells Billboard that LAROI and his mother, Sloane Howard, re-approached Braun, and a deal was finalized a week ago. After the singer previously left SB Projects due in part to Braun’s lack of direct involvement, the source says Braun will now oversee all aspects of the hitmaker’s career. During The Kid LAROI’s previous stint with Braun, the singer-songwriter linked up with another SB superstar, Justin Bieber, for the synth-pop single “Stay.” The song became LAROI’s first No. 1 hit on th...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 28): Lunay, Camilo & More
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. Lunay Makes Acting Debut Lights, cameras, action! Puerto Rican artist Lunay makes his big-screen debut in the new film The Valet, starring Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving and Max Greenfield. The Puerto Rican artist makes a brief cameo in the film as a limo driver who, as a side hustle, makes music. The Valet is now available for streaming on Hulu. Below, check out part of his scene with Derbez soundtracked by Lunay. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Camilo & The Latin Grammy Foundation On the heels of announcing his ...
The Ledger: Sony Music’s Cautious Catalog Approach & Other Investor Call Highlights
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. Sony’s annual investor presentation was a rare opportunity for Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music Group and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, to go on record on the important financial issues of the day. Any analyst or investor listening in got some helpful insight into Stringer’s thinking about how Sony spends money and what will account for future revenue growth. Stringer’s presentation recapped Sony Music’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, as well as its double-digit growth over the previous five years. Revenues were up $3 billion since 2017, profit margins have improved and streaming now accounts for 70% of total ...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Makes Surprise Cameo in Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Spin-Off ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
Flea is putting his acting chops to the test once again. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist made a surprise appearance on TV screens Thursday with the premiere of Disney+‘s new Star Wars spin-off series Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Haven’t watched yet? Beware of spoilers below.) Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The streaming platform rolled out the first two episodes of the show, in which Flea appears as a bounty hunter who kidnaps a young Leia Skywalker from where she lives in Alderaan. And it isn’t the smallest part, either: In the episode, Flea leads a gang of criminals hired by the Third Sister Reva Severand to carry out the deed. The titular Obi-Wan Kenobi — played by Ewan McGregor — is then tasked by Leia’s adoptive father to rescue young Leia, which, ...
6 Beauty Brands to Support for AAPI Month & Beyond
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! As the month of celebrations comes to a close, we collected a list of beauty brands to shop for AAPI month and beyond. From skincare to nail lacquer, see below for a roundup of six AAPI-owned companies that should be on your radar. Amazon Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream- Gentle and Vegan Moisturizer $20 $22 9% OFF Rovectin is a Korean beauty brand rooted in “love and resilience.” The brand was developed to help cancer patients restore skin severely damaged from chemotherapy and has become one of Kor...
