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Sam Smith and Kim Petras Set For ‘Unholy’ Debut on U.K. Chart
Life has been good for David Guetta and Bebe Rexha in recent weeks, though they’re no sure bet to retain the U.K. singles chart crown. Guetta and Rexha’s hit “I’m Good (Blue)” (via Parlophone) faces a stiff challenge from Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” (EMI), which powers to No. 2 on the midweek chart. Following the first 48 hours in the chart week, just a “handful of units” separated the two singles, the OCC reports, with “I’m Good (Blue)” still at the top of the leaderboard. Also noteworthy on the Official Chart Update is Luude and Mattafix’s “Big City Life” (Warner Records), which is on track for a 10-7 lift, for what would be a new peak, while homegrown grime star Stormzy should grab his 25th top 40 appearance with “Mel Made Me Do It” (0207/Merky). The seven-minute tune is storming...
Billboard Latin Week: 5 ways to make money from your music
Are you starting to publish your music and not sure how to monetize it? Or are you an emerging artist who’s already beginning to be heard in Europe and has been touring for some time? Whether you’re just starting out or you think you know everything about the music industry, don’t miss these tips from five Latin music leaders on how to make money from your work right away. They are Cris Falcão, managing editor at Ingrooves Music Group, Brazil; Edgar Martinez, senior VP of Entertainment at Loud And Live; Omar Paredes, associate director of industry relations at SoundExchange; Horacio Rodriguez, CEO of WK Records and head of music for WK Entertainment; and Emilio Morales, publishing director at Rimas Publishing. Together they participated on Monday (Sept. 26) in a panel of Billboard’s ...
‘The Voice’ Contestant Injects ‘Twang’ Into Taylor Swift Cover
The blind auditions are in full swing on The Voice, and Cara Brindisi has already put down a marker. The 34-year-old contestant covered Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” with some good old-fashion country flair — a style that’s close to the hearts of millions of TayTay fans. It didn’t take long before chairs began to turn, starting with Blake Shelton, and followed closely by his partner Gwen Stefani. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Brindisi, a native of Worcester, Massachusetts, explained her decision to cover Swift. “I just love songs that tell stories. And that story is one that I think most everyone at some point in their life can relate to.” Shelton liked what he heard. “I heard some twang coming out in your voice. And it was ringing my...
Arctic Monkeys Unveil 2023 Stadium Tour Dates
With Arctic Monkeys set to release their upcoming album The Car this October, the band announced a series of tour dates for 2023. The four-piece Sheffield natives are kicking off the new year in Australia, performing at four different festivals alongside a few shows before taking a rest until May when they return to the United Kingdom and Europe for stadium dates in the likes of Bristol, Norwich, London and Dublin before closing it out in Glasgow in late June. Fans can also catch the band on the road this year, however, as they prepare for shows in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico City, Chile, Peru and Colombia this November. Tickets go on sale September 30 via Ticketmaster and Seetickets. Check out the full list of tour dates below and take a listen to the band’s single “There’d Better...
A$AP Rocky Issues Apology To Fans For Short Rolling Loud Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty This past weekend, Rolling Loud finally landed in New York City. And while attendees were treated to some of their favorite music acts throughout the weekend, many felt slighted when native New Yorker, A$AP Rocky gave a short set and left his fans wanting more. According to TMZ, Pretty Flacko acknowledged the anger his fans were pouring out on social media and tried to apologize for the quick set which ran just 15 minutes as he took the Fashion Nova stage at 9:45 p.m. and walked off at 10 p.m. Getting off a mere two songs before exiting left. A$AP Rocky was visibly frustrated with his time slot as was captured by many in the audience. Related Stories We’re surprised things actually went down like that given his popularity in his home...
Post Malone Hospitalized Over ‘Stabbing Pain’ In His Chest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MAURO PIMENTEL / Getty Over the weekend Post Malone was set to take Boston’s TD Garden by storm but health issues kept him from performing for his fans in Beantown. Variety is reporting that the “Rockstar” artist might’ve still been feeling the effects of an injury he suffered last weekend when he fell through a trap door at one of his shows when he landed in Boston this past weekend. Though he still made the trip to show out for his fans this past Saturday night, Post Malone canceled his performance at the last minute and took to his social media account to explain that bodily pain was to blame for the canceled show. Related Stories Explaining that he was suffering from a “stabbing pain” in his chest, Post Malone let his fans know that he checked himself...
HHW Gaming: ‘GTA 6’ Leaker Formally Charged By Police After Achieving 5-Star Wanted Level
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Last weekend video game Twitter was on one after a leaker dropped over 90 clips of unfinished GTA 6 footage. It turned out the leaker was a 17-year-old kid, and the teenager bit off more than he could chew, achieving a five-star wanted level, and now has been formally charged by police for his crimes. Per Games Radar, the unnamed minor has been charged with two counts of breach of bail conditions and two counts of computer misuse. The City of London Police shared the news in a statement: The City of London Police arrested a 17-year-old in Oxfordshire on Thursday (September 22) on suspicion of hacking, as part of an investigation supported by the National Crime Agency’s National Cyber Crime Unit. He has been charged in connection with t...
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 Pro Is The Best Android Smartwatch On The Market, For Now
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Like smartphones, wearables like smartwatches are becoming more advanced with the arrival of new models every year. Before Apple announced its new Apple Watch Ultra, Samsung pulled the cover off the Galaxy Watch5 Pro. We spent some time with the Korean tech giant’s latest smartwatch and were very impressed. With the arrival of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro alongside its newest model of foldable Galaxy smartphones, Samsung is going with the motto bigger is better. Related Stories It’s easily Samsung’s biggest smartwatch and, at the same time, its boldest, coming in at a $449 starting price point. Even though it is bulky, it still manages to be smaller than most fitness watches. But enough about the optics, is the Galaxy W...
B-Red – Conclude
Don’t miss this brand new single forrom B-Red titled – Conclude, out now. DMW singer, B-Red comes through with a brand new single titled Conclude, for his teeming fans’ listening pleasure. The new record is an impressive piece of music and the fifth track on his EP titled Good Music For Bad Days. However, it fills in as a follow-up to his new single Never Play With U, featuring Efya. It deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to and share B-Red new song – Conclude below.
Luddy Dave ft Barry Jhay – Plenty Talk
Check out this brand new single titled “Plenty Talk” by Luddy Dave. Nigerian fast-rising singer, Luddy Dave, unleashes a brand new single titled Plenty Talk, for his fans. The new record features Barry Jhay and it is an impressive record as both delivered good vocals tailored to the beat. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist, and this is a follow-up to his last released single titled “Feelings”. Listen and share Luddy Dave – Plenty Talk ft Barry Jhay below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Luddy_Dave_-_Plenty_Talk_ft_Barry_Jhay__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too’ Website Features Mental Health Resources for All
Megan Thee Stallion has officially launched her Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too website, a hub that offers mental health resources named after her lyric on “Anxiety.” The platform features different types of resources, including website links to different therapy platforms, helplines for various matters, therapy specifically for Black people, LGBTQIA+ community helplines and a link to the American Psychological Association’s official psychologist locator. Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too made its round on Twitter after Shea Jordan Smith, a senior digital political strategist, shared it on social media. Thee Houston Hottie released a statement via Smith, “Hotties! You know how much mental wellness means to me, so I created a hub with resources that can help when you might need a ...
Alan Rickman Struggled to Finish Harry Potter While Battling Cancer: “See It Through. It’s Your Story”
Alan Rickman’s posthumous diaries will be published next month, and the collected writings unveil the iconic actor’s views on politics, his favorite Hollywood gossip, and then, his struggle to finish the Harry Potter franchise before pancreatic cancer made it impossible. Rickman died in 2016 at the age of 69, five years after the final Harry Potter film bowed in theaters. Now, The Guardian has shared excerpts from Madly Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, which is set to be released on October 18th. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, and doctors removed his prostrate in January of 2006. On the 5th of that month, he wrote, “Pre-op. This is like a film set. Nothing seems real. Remembering nothing but with that painkiller high in the recov...
