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Taeyang’s Best Collaborations
As a soloist and part of the superstar boy band BIGBANG, Taeyang has been a pioneer in K-pop’s international expansion. His collection of collaborations has been a critical part of his barrier-breaking longevity, as well as his ongoing artistic development for around two decades in the industry. Even before Taeyang made his official debut on the K-pop scene with his boy band in 2006, the young star sang and rapped on records with his labelmates under YG Entertainment, which helped him find his voice as an artist. Once BIGBANG secured their place as certified chart-toppers, all the members began experimenting with solo albums. Since his first EP in 2008, Taeyang honored his love of soulful music that spotlighted vocals and showmanship akin to his idol Michael Jackson, even leading to his 20...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15 : How to Watch & Stream Online
RuPaul’s Drag Race is back for another lap! Season 15, which arrived on Jan. 6, became the show’s highest-rated premiere in six years, according to Deadline. Ariana Grande joined as a guest judge for the two-episode season premiere while Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews return as mainstays and Ts Madison is a rotating judge this season. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fans can catch up on their favorite queens just in time for the new season. New episodes air on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET. See below for how to watch and stream RuPaul’s Drag Race online. How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 15 Although previous seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race have aired on VH1 and Logo, the new season will broadcast exclusi...
Austin Butler Remembers the ‘Bright Light’ of Lisa Marie Presley: ‘My Heart Is Completely Shattered’
Elvis star Austin Butler is remembering the “bright light” of Lisa Marie Presley, a day after the singer/songwriter and only child of Elvis Presley died Thursday at age 54. “My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,” Butler said in a statement, acknowledging Lisa Marie’s three surviving children — 33-year-old actress Riley Keough and 14-year-old twins Finley and Harper Lockwood — as well as mother Priscilla Presley, 77. “I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered.” Butler nabbed the coveted role of Elvis Presley in director Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic ...
UFC Vegas 67: How to Stream the Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov Fight 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. Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov are gearing up to face off in UFC Fight Night 217. The light heavyweight bout will take place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday (July 14) and stream live on ESPN+. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Strickland was announced as a replacement for Kelvin Gastelum days before UFC 67. Gastelum was forced to withdraw due to a mouth injury. “I’m extremely disappointed to say the least. This is not how I wanted to start 2023,” Gastelum tweeted on Monday (Jan. 9). “I wor...
Lana Del Rey Details New Album, Pushes Back Release Date
Lana Del Rey has shared the track list to her forthcoming album, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The update arrived in an Instagram post along with the album art, which has since been deleted for violating the platform’s nudity guidelines. She’s also announced a new release date for the project, pushing it back by two weeks to March 24. Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Jon Batiste, and Jack Antonoff all appear on the record, find more details below. Since releasing Chemtrails Over the Country Club and Blue Banisters in 2021, the singer-songwriter has covered “Buddy’s Rendezvous” by Father John Misty and released the one-off “Watercolor Eyes” for the second season of Euphoria. She shared the title track to her next LP at the beginning of December after joining Taylor S...
Westside Gunn “BDP,” French Montana ft. Vory “Project Baby” & More | Daily Visuals 1.12.23
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Last week, Westside Gunn released a visual for “Super Kick Party” in which he fell back and let Eastside Flip take center stage for the cameras, but today WG dusts off his massive chunks of ice and returns to the front line for his latest music video. Linking up with Rome Streetz and Stove God Cooks for the visuals to “BDP,” Westside Gunn rolls around with his peoples through his hood and hops out the car window to spit his bars as his driver creeps through the streets of Buffalo. From Buffalo to New York City, French Montana continues to stay on his grizzly and for his latest Vory featured clip to “Project Baby” Montana and Vory kick it in a project hallway with some thick young women and get poured up and smoked out as most people d...
Report: Kanye West Married Yeezy Architect Bianca Censori In Private Ceremony
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TMZ / TMZ.com Ye fka Kanye West is off the market, allegedly. Reportedly, the MAGA-friendly rapper and designer recently married a Yeezy architect named Bianca Censori in a private wedding ceremony. Bianca Censori is the same formerly unnamed blonde mystery woman that Ye had been spotted about town with by the paparazzi. However, their marriage isn’t officially in the books, at least not yet. Reports TMZ: Sources connected to the couple tell TMZ the woman is Bianca Censori, and she’s worked as an architectural designer at Yeezy for several years. She’s also been a brunette until switching things up to the short blonde look we’ve recently seen. Our sources say Ye and Bianca recently had some sort of wedding ceremony — though we’re told it doesn’t appe...
Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson’s Ex-Wife, Dies at 54
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of rock superstar Elvis Presley and former wife of music legend Michael Jackson, has died after being recently hospitalized. She was 54 years old. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, confirmed her passing Thursday evening (Jan. 12). “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement to the press. “She was the most passionate, strong, and loving woman I have ever known.” She asked the public for privacy as she and the family are dealing with “this profound loss.” Presley was rushed to a nearby hospital earlier that morning after paramedics were called to her Calabasas, California hom...
The Chainsmokers and Cheyenne Giles Drop Electrifying Club Track, “Make Me Feel”
The Chainsmokers have dropped their first single of 2023, “Make Me Feel,” a huge collaboration with virtuosic house music producer Cheyenne Giles. The San Diego-based “big room bounce” producer brings his signature club edge in the new track, out now on Tiësto’s Music Freedom imprint. Entrancing horn samples and a banging four-to-the-floor rhythm are the cornerstones of “Make Me Feel,” a radiant dance record and bona fide floor filler. The Chainsmokers and Giles lay down sultry grooves right off the bat before crisp percussion, warm synths and soulful vocal samples blend with precision. The producers also teamed up with French filmmaker Remi Molettee for a psychedelic shapeshifting music video. You can watch the official “Make Me Feel” ...
PACIFICA Drops Euphoric Indietronica Track, “SWIM SONG”
Marking the follow-up to his late 2022 single “drunk on the beach!” alongside Go Periscope), PACIFICA has returned with yet another stunning indietronica track. Titled “SWIM SONG,” the heartfelt track enchants listeners with its hyperactive yet nostalgic melodies. Kicking off with emotive synths, fluttering arpeggios and intimate vocals, PACIFICA quickly puts the full range of his songwriting and production abilities on display. The playful release is short and sweet, spanning less than two minutes in length. But it packs a punch, filled with gritty bass, hard-hitting percussion and dazzling sound design throughout its two drops. Take a listen to “SWIM SONG” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Curating his distinct sound exclusively in-house, ...
Flume, Alison Wonderland, DJ Snake, More Confirmed for North Coast Music Festival 2023
North Coast Music Festival is back—and arguably bigger than ever. We were on the ground at last year’s stunning fest, which took ravers on a technicolor journey through Chicagoland’s EDM zeitgeist. Now, North Coast is set to return to the Windy City over Labor Day Weekend, 2023. And after its organizers announced a huge first phase of artists, fans can expect the energy of a tornado this year. The 2023 edition of North Coast will feature Marshmello, Flume, Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, DJ Snake, Duke Dumont, NGHTMRE and Chris Lake, among other headliners. The undercard is also stellar, featuring Valentino Khan, ROSSY, Lab Group, Elohim, Maddy O’Neal and EDM.com Class of 2022 star Wreckno. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles You can purchase passes to North Coast 2023 ...
BEAUZ and LODATO Team Up for Stunning Dance-Pop Track, “Crocodiles”
Red-hot brother duo BEAUZ have joined forces with EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee LODATO for “Crocodiles,” a stunning dance-pop track. Making their debut on the NFT-fueled Purple Fly imprint, BEAUZ and LODATO blend their signature upbeat sound design for a lively yet haunting track. Crooked Bangs, the digital avatar of Dutch singer-songwriter PollyAnna, also makes an appearance, providing a strong topline that explores the endless fight for love. The result is a beautiful pop-house hybrid, which should come as no surprise considering the trifecta of talent behind it. Take a listen to “Crocodiles” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Crocodiles” is the latest release from BEAUZ, who continue to pave their path as tastemakers in the dance musi...
