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JeriQ – Cartel Business ft Kofi Jamar
Check out this brand new single from JeriQ titled – Cartel Business. Nigerian rapper/singer JeriQ comes through with brand new music titled “Cartel Business” featuring fellow music colleague Kofi Jamar. The new piece of music is an impressive tune off his latest body of work tagged “Billion Dollar Dream“, it has a 12-tracks record with notable features. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist, happy listening. Listen and share JeriQ ft Kofi Jamar – “Cartel Business” below. Download coming soon.
Could Harry Styles Score His First Album of the Year Nod for ‘Harry’s House’? The Top Grammy Category Is Getting Crowded
With fans and critics alike already enjoying their stay at Harry’s House, the just-released third album from Harry Styles, is it too early to wonder whether the singer/songwriter could score his first album of the year Grammy nomination for the project? Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news We’re eight months into the eligibility period for the 2023 Grammy Awards (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022), and on this week’s Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are digging into the already-crowded field for album of the year. While Styles’ sophomore album, Fine Line, was nominated for best pop vocal album at the 2021 Grammys (and its Billboard Hot 100-topping single “Watermelon Sugar” won for best pop solo performance), the One Direction singer h...
Taylor Swift Reacts to ‘Unbearable Heartbreak’ Following Texas School Massacre
Taylor Swift has spoken of her heartbreak for the latest “unfathomable” massacre, which has left at least 18 school children dead in Uvalde, Texas. Swift broke a months-long self-imposed Twitter hiatus to share an impassioned video from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose team prepared to play at the home arena of Dallas Mavericks, several hundred miles from the scene of the slaughter. “Filled with rage and grief, and so broken by the murders in Uvalde. By Buffalo, Laguna Woods and so many others,” she writes. “By the ways in which we, as a nation, have become conditioned to unfathomable and unbearable heartbreak. Steve’s words ring so true and cut so deep.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Speaking ahead of game 4 of the NBA Western C...
Kelly Clarkson Announces ‘Kellyoke’ EP With New Cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’
Kelly Clarkson is channeling her popular “Kellyoke” series into a new EP. The talk-show host and Grammy-winning singer announced first thing Wednesday (May 25) that she will release a six-song Kellyoke EP on June 9 via Atlantic Records, featuring some of her favorite covers performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “Music is in the DNA of everything I do, so when The Kelly Clarkson Show started we knew it was the perfect way to kick off every episode,” Clarkson said in a press statement. “Over 500 songs later, and we’re still not running out of amazing artists to pay tribute to. Picking just six was near-impossible, but these songs have been some of my favorites. Thanks for singing along with me y’all!” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To ce...
‘WTF With Marc Maron’ Podcast Inks Multi-Year Deal With Acast
Marc Maron has struck a three-year deal with Acast to host, monetize and distribute the comedian’s hit podcast, WTF With Marc Maron. As part of the deal, which begins on July 1, WTF will also offer bonus content, merchandise and live event offerings via Acast+, the podcast company’s subscription service. The back catalogue of WTF, currently available without ads on SiriusXM’s Stitcher Premium, will also be taken down and moved over to the open feed when the deal goes into effect, though a “small portion” will be paywalled on Acast+, according to Acast spokesperson Ryan Hatoum. New episodes of the show will continue to be released twice a week and will be available for free across all major podcast platforms, while advertisers will be able to pla...
Young Thug’s Lyrics Will Be Used as Evidence in Gang Indictment
Young Thug‘s song lyrics will be used in his ongoing indictment wherein he, Gunna and 28 others affiliated with Young Stoner Life (YSL) Records have been charged with conspiracy charges to violate the Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act. The rapper has since been denied bond and is awaiting trial. According to ABC News, the court will cite the Atlanta rapper’s songs and lyrics from between 2016 and 2021 as evidence against him — specifically lines from the tracks “Take it to Trial,” “Slatty,” “Anybody” and ”Ski.” The prosecution believes that the use of lyrics in the courtroom will help preserve, protect and enhance the reputation and power of YSL Records, which was founded by Young Thug in 2016 as an imprint of the music label 300 Enter...
Following Son’s Death, Nick Cave Says Fan Condolences Have Been “Great Source of Comfort”
Nick Cave’s son Jethro Lazenby died earlier this month at the age of 31. The venerable songwriter has asked for privacy as his family grapples with this unimaginable loss, but he did publish a letter on his website The Red Hand Files to thank fans for their condolences. He began as he often does, with a letter from a longtime listener. “Dear Nick,” Teresa from Uralla, Australia, wrote, “I have no question for you today. I just wanted to send my heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of Jethro. All I can do is offer the collective love of all who read your letters. Much love to you and all your family.” Cave responded, “Dear Teresa, Thank you for your letter. Many others have written to me about Jethro, sending condolences and kind words. These letters are a great sour...
Rico Nasty Drops Chaotic New Single “Intrusive”: Stream
Rico Nasty has shared her new single, “Intrusive,” and its accompanying music video. Taking listeners on a journey through some of her most disturbing thoughts, the DMV rapper spits over a chaotic beat produced by Ben10k & Danes Blood. “I like putting on my makeup, ready to slash throats,” she raps. “Chokin’ bitches out with spiked chains and rope.” “This song tells the story of intrusive thoughts with some industrial elements,” Rico shared in a statement. “The song is a true [freestyle] for me and takes you for a ride through my mind.” Related Video Rico conceptualized the “Intrusive” video herself and co-directed it with Marco Alexander. Taking a DIY approach, the clip was made with “zero fucks” and features the artist’s glam team as she runs away from them and spreads messages like ...
Child Actor in Jaws Named Police Chief of Town Where It Was Filmed
If you, like us, can’t watch old films without wondering what the child actors are doing now, we have some news for you: Jonathan Searle, who played one of the boys who staged a shark attack in Jaws, was just voted to become police chief of Oak Bluffs — the Martha’s Vineyard town where the Steven Spielberg classic was filmed. In case you need a refresher, the 1975 blockbuster stars Roy Scheider as Martin Brody, a police chief looking to hunt down a shark that’s been wreaking havoc on the quaint fictional island. Searle and his brother Steven play two kids who have the ill-advised idea to fake an encounter using a cardboard fin — or, as the film’s credits so scrupulously describe them, “Boy Swimmers with Cardboard Fin.” Per the Vineyard Gazette, Searle is a native of Martha’s...
How to Get Tickets to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2023 Tour
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are finally returning to the road for a globe-trotting 2023 world tour. The long-awaited reunion will mark the ensemble’s first outing in six years, and may be just the beginning as Springsteen suggested in the announcement: “I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year. And I’m looking forward to once again sharing the stage with the legendary E Street Band. See you out there, next year — and beyond.” Get tickets here, and read on for more details including on-sale dates. What Is Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Next Tour? Advertisement Related Video Springsteen’s upcoming tour will consist of a US arena run in the spring, a summer stadium jaunt across Europe and the UK, and a second North American leg in the fall. Curre...
Eminem Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘The Eminem Show’ With Expanded Edition
Eminem is commemorating 20 years of his 2002 album, The Eminem Show, with a special 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition. The veteran rapper took to Twitter to announce the album release, writing, “‘Well, if you want Shady, this is what I’ll give ya,’” and confirming a release date of May 26 — its exact anniversary. Em also shared a one-minute promotional video showcasing visuals from that record, including those of “Without Me,” “White America,” “Sing For The Moment,” “Superman” and “Cleanin’ Out My Closet.” The Eminem Show marked Eminem’s fourth studio album following 2000’s The Marshall Mathers LP, and went on to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 284,000 copies sold on its first day 1,322,000 copies during its first full sales week. It was named the best-selling album both in the Un...
Eminem Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘The Eminem Show’ With Expanded Edition
Eminem is commemorating 20 years of his 2002 album, The Eminem Show, with a special 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition. The veteran rapper took to Twitter to announce the album release, writing, “‘Well, if you want Shady, this is what I’ll give ya,’” and confirming a release date of May 26 — its exact anniversary. Em also shared a one-minute promotional video showcasing visuals from that record, including those of “Without Me,” “White America,” “Sing For The Moment,” “Superman” and “Cleanin’ Out My Closet.” The Eminem Show marked Eminem’s fourth studio album following 2000’s The Marshall Mathers LP, and went on to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 284,000 copies sold on its first day 1,322,000 copies during its first full sales week. It was named the best-selling album both in the Un...
