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Kjartan Sveinsson Rejoins Sigur Rós
Kjartan “Kjarri” Sveinsson has rejoined Sigur Rós, the band announced. “Two old faces and one new old face,” Sigur Rós wrote in a social media post that included a photo of Kjartan, Jónsi, and bassist Georg “Goggi” Hólm. “Three of us happy to be back together and doing what we love doing. Exciting times ahead ❤️.” Check out the reunion photo above. Kjartan “Kjarri” Sveinsson joined Sigur Rós as the keyboardist in 1998, making his studio debut on the band’s iconic 1999 record Ágætis byrjun. In 2012, he sat out the band’s world tour, and, the next year, Sigur Rós confirmed that Kjartan had left the group. Sigur Rós have released just one studio album, 2013’s Kveikur, since Kjartan’s departure. Kveikur was also the last Sigur Rós LP with drummer Orri Páll Dýrason, who left the b...
The Roots Picnic 2022: Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, Wizkid, and More
The Roots and Live Nation Urban have announced the lineup for the 2022 Roots Picnic. The music festival—headlined, hosted, and curated by the Roots—takes place on June 4 and 5 at Philadelphia’s Mann at Fairmount Park. It’ll also stream live exclusively on YouTube. The 2022 Roots Picnic lineup features Mary J. Blige (performing with the Roots), Summer Walker, Wizkid, Jazmine Sullivan, Kamasi Washington, Mickey Guyton, Babyface Ray, Serpentwithfeet, Ckay, Yebba, and more. There will also be a podcast stage, featuring live tapings of Questlove Supreme, Million Dollaz Worth of Game, and more. Check out the poster for the Roots Picnic below. The Roots Picnic last took place in person in 2019. The festival then went virtual in 2020. In a statement, Shawn Gee (president of Live Nation Urban, mana...
Nick Cannon Sings About How He Wants Mariah Carey Back on New Song ‘Alone’: Listen
Nick Cannon unveiled his new song “Alone” on Monday (Feb. 14), and it features a surprise declaration to his ex-wife Mariah Carey. “This is for anybody else who is #ALONE on Valentines Day… I had to come Raw from the heart on this one,” he captioned the post introducing the track on Instagram, adding the hashtags “#Broken #Shattered #Toxic #RAW&B #Alone.” However, the biggest shock came when fans hit play on the track, and the first voice they heard wasn’t Cannon’s, but Carey’s. The song flips her iconic 1990 single “Love Takes Time” into a quavering, ghostly sample that hangs over the proceedings. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And though he doesn’t mention her by name, the talk-show host’s lyrics seem to point to him pining for the way t...
Swizz Beatz Confirms Anthony Hamilton/Musiq Soulchild Verzuz Battle Will Be Free on IG After Triller Backlash
Verzuz co-creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland were elated when their pandemic-launched musical battle platform was acquired by the Triller Network in 2021, a year after the global livestream phenomenon launched and exploded during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, Swizz told Billboard that they didn’t originally have any plans to monetize the business and were just focused on giving people “some live, love and happiness” during the pandemic. Explore See latest videos, charts and news And then came the backlash from fans when it looked like Tuesday’s (Feb. 15) long-awaited Anthony Hamilton vs. Musiq Soulchild Valentine’s Day showdown would be available only on the paid Triller platform instead of for free on Instagram Live, where it has been since its ince...
‘Easy on Me’ Is Adele’s Longest-Leading No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
Adele rewrites her longest reign on Billboard‘s all-genre Radio Songs chart, as “Easy on Me” spends a 12th week at the summit (on the tally dated Feb. 19). The song surpasses the 11-week rule of “Hello” in 2015-16 for her new career best. (She has notched five No. 1s on the survey.) “Easy on Me” maintains its command with 85.3 million in airplay audience, down 4%, in the Feb. 4-10 tracking week, according to MRC Data. Notably, Adele is just the third artist with multiple No. 1s to lead Radio Songs for 11 weeks or more. She joins Boyz II Men, with four, and Mariah Carey, with three (including their duet, “One Sweet Day”). Meanwhile, “Easy on Me” is only the 20th No. 1 of at least 12 weeks since Radio Songs began in December 1990 (of 295 total leaders to date, lifting the song to among only ...
Olivia Rodrigo Signs With New Management
Olivia Rodrigo has signed with a new management team, sources tell Billboard. The seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is now repped by Lighthouse Management + Media’s Aleen Keshishian and Zack Morgenroth for management in all areas. She joins the firm’s roster of talent, including Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jason Bateman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Rudd, artist Petra Collins and supermodel Miranda Kerr, among others. Rodrigo split with her longtime manager Kristen Smith of Camp Far West Management in January. Earlier this month, it was announced Rodrigo would be named Billboard’s 2022 “Woman of the Year” at the annual Billboard Women in Music Awards, which will take place on March 2 at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif. Since starting her career as a ...
Myjohni – Things I Do 4 Love
Don’t miss this brand new song titled “Things I Do 4 Love” by Myjohni. Nwanegbo John Curtis also known as Myjohni is a fast-rising Nigerian singer and music enthusiast. The new record “Things I Do 4 Love” is an amazing love/soul song with multiple dimensions (healing heartbreak and maintaining heartbeats). Myjohni has a fantastic music catalog that includes Story, On God, Eh, Kiloshele, Believe (Hustle), and more. “Things I Do 4 Love” certainly deserve a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Myjohni – “Things I Do 4 Love” below. Download
Maliah Michel, What we know about the American Video Vixen
Maliah Michel is an adult entertainer and video vixen who did well for herself in her career. Despite her not-so-good childhood, she was able to chase her dreams. Although she wanted to be an actress, some events stood in her way of actualizing these dreams. However, her association with Drake helped to boost her fame in the entertainment industry. Profile summary Full name: Maliah Michel Gender: female Date of birth: December 10th, 1983 Age: 39 years old as of 2021 Zodiac sign: Sagittarius Place of birth: Houston, Texas, and United States Current residence: Los Angeles, California, United States Nationality: American Religion: religion Ethnicity: Christian Sexuality: African-American Weight in pounds: 170 Hair color: Black Eye color: dark brown Relationship status: single Prof...
Christopher Stokowski, What we know about Gloria Vanderbilt’s son
Being associated with a popular family name can make a person famous. For instance, the Nigerian business tycoon Femi Otedola has made a name for himself such that his children (the Otedolas) are known all over the country. Unless his children go off the socialite radar (which will most likely not happen), that name will continue to ring a bell for a long time. Such is the case with the Vanderbilts. Christopher Stokowski is one of the Vanderbilts. He is an American businessman famous for being the son of the American author, actress, artist, fashion designer, socialite, and heiress Gloria Vanderbilts. Also, Christopher’s brother is the famous CNN correspondent, Anderson Cooper. This article will tell you all you need to know about Christopher Stokowski, including his background, career, an...
Berry Chase ft Seyi Vibez – Future Star
Check out this brand new tune from Berry Chase titled “Future Star” out now. Nigerian fast-rising singer Berry Chase comes through with a brand new song he calls “Future Star” teams up with Seyi Vibez to deliver a masterpiece. “Future Star” is a fantastic tune produced by Dope-Studio and it was mixed & mastered by Sangard. The new record is dedicated to his fans and for your listening pleasure. Listen and share Berry Chase ft Seyi Vibez – “Future Star” below.
Scrubs, Schitt’s Creek and More TV Casts That Reunited in 2022 Super Bowl Ads: Watch
Despite an onslaught of cryptocurrency content, most of this year’s Super Bowl advertisements understood the assignment, shelling out the big bucks in order to turn up the star power at every possible opportunity. While many Game Day ads boasted blockbuster celebrity pairings (yes, that was Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus joining forces for T-Mobile, and Zendaya and André 3000 finding some time to sell seashells for Squarespace), mini-reunions of classic TV show casts also dominated the advertising airwaves of Super Bowl LVI on Sunday (February 14th). From Scrubs to The Sopranos, we’ve got them all rounded up here in case you unglued yourself from the living room couch in order to grab more snacks. Check out the nostalgia-inducing ads you may have missed below. Scrubs: Zach Braff and Donald F...
Destroyer Share New Single “Eat the Wine, Drink the Bread”: Stream
Destroyer have a Valentine’s Day present for you, and spoiler alert, it’s a new song. The Canadian indie rockers have shared “Eat the Wine, Drink the Bread,” the latest preview of their forthcoming album, LABYRINTHITIS. With Joshua Wells’ percussion and John Collins’ drum programming in the spotlight, “Eat the Wine, Drink the Bread” — no, that’s not a typo — juxtaposes a galloping, disco-infused beat with frontman Dan Bejar’s subtle melancholy. “Been meaning to wear my hair like this for ages/ I mean down, down, all the way down,” he sings. Over a bright instrumental, Bejar’s solemn delivery seems to say: Life is hard, so why not indulge in its comforts while we’re here? Listen to “Eat the Wine, Drink the Bread” below. Advertisement Related Video LABYRINTHITIS, the follow-up to 2020’s...
