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Russ Signs KTLYN to DIEMON Records Ahead of The Journey Is Everything World Tour
Russ has officially signed collaborator KTLYN to his DIEMON Records, making her the second signee to the label co-founded by Bugus. In celebration of the new deal, Russ and KTLYN released an extended remix of their hit “Handsomer” on Friday (April 8) — a month after the first remix dropped March 9 — complete with two additional verses. KTLYN will also join Russ alongside Bugus and Bia to perform as part of his newly rebranded The Journey Is Everything world tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The tour kicks off in Seattle on April 29. With additional stretches in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India and New Zealand, the tour is slated to end in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 21, 2023. Additional dates will be added in North Afr...
Here Are the Top Latin Artist Finalists at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards finalists were unveiled Friday (April 8), with The Weeknd a finalist in 17 categories and Doja Cat earning 14 nods. Meanwhile, the Latin categories are led by Bad Bunny who is a finalist in four of the seven Latin categories, including top Latin artist, top Latin tour, top Latin male artist and top Latin song. Joining him in the top Latin artist category are heavy-hitters Karol G, Farruko, Rauw Alejandro and Kali Uchis. The BBMAs will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will stream live on Peacock. Tickets to attend the show are available to the public. Prices start at $90 per ticket and are available for purchase here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Ex...
The 10 Best Adele Covers on ‘American Idol’
Last week, Cleveland teen Emyrson Flora went viral for her jaw-dropping Hollywood round performance on American Idol, taking on Adele‘s “Love In The Dark,” which appeared on Adele’s global hit album 25, from 2015. In her pre-recorded intro, the 16-year-old high school student recounted how the judges took a chance on her, and how she wanted to repay that faith. She delivered tone-perfect effort that had judge Katy Perry on her feet, and Flora was sent straight to the “Duets” round. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [embedded content] Flora is hardly the first Idol contestant to perform an Adele cover. For years, the talented musicians who have appeared on the show have put their own twists on the Grammy winner’s beloved tracks, ...
2022 Kids’ Choice Awards: When & How to Watch Online
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. The wait is almost over! Nickelodeon’s 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards will air live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday (April 9). Co-hosted by iCarly’s Miranda Cosgrove and NFL star Rob Gronkowski, the 35th annual ceremony will feature performances from Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow, an appearance from first lady Dr. Jill Biden, and let’s not forget about the slime. For the first time ever, the show will feature more than 1,000 epic slimings and dozens of hilarious pranks celebrating fan-favorite stars in film, television, music, sports and mor...
Papoose ft. Fabolous & Jermaine Dupri “I Got A Plan,” Alicia Keys “City of Gods II” & More | Daily Visuals 4.7.22
HipHopWired Featured Video After being relatively quiet for the past few years, Papoose has been making some noise as of late on the music scene and today links up with some Hip-Hop legends on his latest offering. Linking up with Fabolous and Jermaine Dupri for his visuals to “I Got A Plan,” Papoose and company hold it down wherever they touch down whether it be the projects or the office and shine some impressive ice while they’re at it. Didn’t have a Papoose and Jermaine Dupri cut on our 2022 card, but here we are. On the R&B tip, Alicia Keys decides to once again pay homage to her hometown of New York and in her clip to “City of Gods II” pushes a futuristic ride before getting blessed with some new jewelry courtesy of the Hip-Hop icon, Slick Rick himself. Check out the rest of today...
Red Bull Dance Your Style Kicks Off 2022 U.S. Season #RedBullDanceYourStyle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull / Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Dance Your Style, the leading one-on-one all-styles dance competition, has kicked off its 2022 U.S. season and we’re expecting many of the same fireworks we were privileged to witness in person in 2021. With the competition taking place in seven major cities across the nation, dancers aiming to take the Red Bull Dance Your Style U.S. title for themselves will be displaying their best moves undoubtedly. As with previous iterations of Red Bull Dance Your Style, competitors will face off one-on-one in an epic battle of street dance on the national stage. Boston, Tampa, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Oakland, Atlanta, and New Orleans will serve as the backdrop for the competition this year and is the route dancers will fo...
Ashanti Dishes On 20 Years In the Game, Getting Biggest Hit From Brandy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty As the First Lady of Murder Inc. Records, Ashanti rose to stardom. In a recent interview about her career, she revealed how a decision by Brandy led to her having the hit that defined her among other highlights. In an interview with the New York Post, Ashanti took an introspective look back at her career and impact on the R&B genre. She also revealed that her first appearance on the Ja Rule platinum-selling track “Always On Time” only happened due to a decision from R&B superstar Brandy. “To be honest with you, I think that song was supposed to be for Brandy, and she ended up not doing it,” she said to the paper. “And Ashanti came in and alley-ooped!” Related Stories The Long Island, NY native, who was discovered by Irv Got...
SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Marks New Path For Traditionally White Court
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JIM WATSON / Getty The historic moment of Ketanji Brown Jackson becoming the newest Supreme Court Justice and the first Black woman to do is heightned by the court’s past justices. Marking a significant change forever in the way the Supreme Court of the United States has been, federal judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became its 116th Justice on Thursday (April 7th) after a vote by the Senate of 53-47. Three GOP senators, Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska crossed party lines to support her, with Romney applauding along with Democratic Senators as Vice President Kamala Harris announced the results. Others from the GOP walked out, with the lone Black Republican male senator, Tim Scott of South Carolina, voting nay to h...
Sinach – A Million Tongues
Check out this brand new gospel song from Sinach titled – “A Million Tongues”. Gospel minister and singer Sinach drops a brand new song inspired by the Holy Spirit, which she calls “A Million Tongues“. The new record “A Million Tongues” is a spirit-filled and uplifting worship track. It is a great song to help in the communion in the place of prayer. “A Million Tongues” fills in as a follow-up to her previous song titled “Great Are You, Lord“. Watch and share Sinach – “A Million Tongues” below. [embedded content]
Alison Wonderland Finds Peace In Impermanence With “Forever”: Watch the Music Video
One month ahead of Alison Wonderland‘s third studio album, Loner, the prolific Aussie has released the record’s opening track, “Forever.” And according to an interview with Forbes, this one was conceived in the drive-through of a Starbucks. “I was crying to [my friend Trevor] being like, ‘I don’t know why nothing is going right for me. I don’t get it…It feels like this is gonna happen forever because I keep trying and nothing’s working,'” Wonderland recalled. “And he looked at me and he was like, ‘It will feel like forever until it doesn’t.'” Trevor’s wise words became the leading lyric of “Forever,” a poignant electronic ballad in which Wonderland’s ethereal vocals float...
Galantis Are Streaming Their Sold-Out 2022 Headlining Show at Red Rocks
Galantis are once again urging fans to run away… to Red Rocks. The “Runaway” hit-makers have announced a special livestream of their upcoming sold-out concert at the iconic Colorado open-air venue. The broadcast of the performance, which is scheduled for April 22nd, will kick off at 9:30PM MT. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, Galantis will be equipped with their innovative live setup, which consists of a three-tiered stage equipped with cymbals, drum pads and five full-size kick drums. The duo will also be bringing “a new live set for the fans sprinkled with classic Galantis tracks.” The livestream event, hosted by Veeps, will also include a special airing of Galantis’ documentary, Pharmacy: The Check Up, which features highlights and in...
Will Dead & Company Cease Touring After 2022?: Report
Update: The members of Dead & Company are pushing back on the report. “News to me…”, tweeted Bob Weir, to which Bill Kreutzmann replied, “Whew. I thought you knew something that I didn’t!” Meanwhile, Rolling Stone has amended its original story to say “discussions continue about whether the Dead & Co will tour after 2022.” — Original Story — Dead and Company’s upcoming summer tour will reportedly be their final outing together. According to Rolling Stone, the Grateful Dead offshoot will cease touring following the conclusion of their 2022 trek. Related Video Consequence has reached out to the band’s representatives for additional information. The supergroup, which features former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann, along with John Mayer, Ote...
