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Megan Thee Stallion’s Sophomore Album ‘Traumazine’ Is Here
Megan Thee Stallion is closing out her weekend with the last-minute release of her newest studio album, Traumazine. Clocking in at approximately 50 minutes, the 18-track album features guest appearances from the likes of Key Glock on “Ungrateful,” Latto on “Budget,” Pooh Shiesty on “Who Me,” Rico Nasty on “Scary,” Jhené Aiko on “Consistency,” Lucky Daye on “Star” and Sauce Walka, Big Pokey and Lil Keke on “Southside Royalty Freestyle,” and includes the previously-released singles “Pressurelicious” with Future, “Plan B” and “Sweetest Pie” with Dua Lipa. Prior to the album’s releases, the Houston Hottie thanked her fans for sticking by her as she underwent a tough legal battle against her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment. “Y’all know I always have problems with dropping my musi...
The Game Enlists Kanye West, Pusha T and More for Extensive 10th Studio Album ‘DRILLMATIC – Heart vs. Mind’
After a short delay, The Game has officially dropped off his newest studio album DRILLMATIC – Heart vs. Mind. Clocking in at approximately two hours, the extensive 31-track effort features several high profile guest appearances from the likes of Kanye West on the previously-released single “Eazy” and “Fortunate” with Dreezy and CHILLER, YoungBoy Never Broke Again on “O.P.P.,” Pusha T and 2 Chainz on “No Man Falls,” Lil Wayne and G Herbo on “Chrome Slugs & Harmony,” A$AP Rocky on “Money Cash Clothes,” Big Sean on “Stupid,” Nipsey Hussle on “World Tours,” Rick Ross on “Save The Best for Last” and more. In separate now-deleted Instagram posts, the rapper promised listeners that DRILLMATIC will make them “understand why I’m the best rapper alive.” He continued, “My controversy has al...
Meek Mill and WME Announce Strategic Partnership to Focus on the Next Generation Cultural Leaders
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has officially announced a partnership with talent agency WME with an aim to focus on the next generation of cultural leaders. The relationship between Meek and the agency is in due part to the rapper’s new initiative Culture Currency which is “designed to expand Meek’s business while identifying and supporting his network of artists, athletes, and entertainers so that they can take better advantage of their influence on culture, and open up more opportunities for them within the entertainment, brand and business space.” WME is also said to represent Mill in other areas of the business while Mill continues to search and identify talent represent and falls under various categories including, film, music, television, books digital endorsements and more. In respo...
Excision and Wooli Reveal New Collaborative EP and First Single, “Name Drop”
Just in time for the Bass Canyon and Lost Lands festivals is “Name Drop,” the first single off of a new EP from Excision and Wooli. The successor to 2019’s collaborative EP, Evolution, the upcoming release will see both Excision and Wooli once again drop high-powered bass from the Late Cretaceous era. The two dubstep stars took to Twitter to reveal “Name Drop” and offer up some details behind the single and its larger project. Although the reveal shares just a tiny crumb of music, Wooli went on to share a live performance video of “Name Drop.” In the embedded video, fans can hear a portion of Wooli’s set at îLESONIQ over the weekend that featured the unreleased track. “Name Drop” features a bone-rattling bass d...
This Air-Powered Hybrid of a Vehicle and Musical Instrument Tests the Limits of Sound
I don’t mean to toot my own horn… As part of its “Two Yamahas, One Passion” joint project, Yamaha Design Lab has designed an unexpected piece of technology: a mobile musical instrument powered by gas and air. With the new concept, dubbed “Untitled Instrument,” two Yamaha departments joined forces to re-envision the principle of sound and how it can be used in conjunction with modern day automotive engineering technology. If the airflow through a wind or brass instrument, like a trumpet, is controlled properly, a musical scale can be played. This same air is also used to power the propulsion of the bike. Depending on how the air is converted into energy, it can bring out different outcomes. The bike is able to move when air is converted into mat...
Brooklyn Museum Honors Virgil Abloh’s Legacy With Stimulative Exhibition
The life of DJ and fashion design visionary Virgil Abloh will be remembered in a reflective exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Open through January 29th, 2023, the exhibition, dubbed “Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech,” highlights the late creative’s epoch-making journey through many facets of architecture, design, fashion and music. It was curated by Michael Darling and originally opened at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in 2019. Prior to his tragic death in November 2021 from a rare form of cancer, Abloh had already spun up ideas with curator and writer Antwaun Sargent for the Brooklyn Museum’s exhibit. It opened July 1st and was completed by Abloh’s studio, Alaska Alaska, and designer Mahfuz Sultan. Brooklyn Museum members can attend...
ALWZ SNNY and Marquette King Drop Compassionate Single, “Aggressive Love”
ALWZ SNNY has delivered a new single called “Aggressive Love” with NFL sensation-turned musician Marquette King, marking their second collaboration to date. “Aggressive Love” is a big room-style track featuring emotive chords progressions, high-energy drops and crisp percussive elements. The topline speaks to the importance of showing compassion to all—no matter what—as everyone fights their own internal battles. Ultimately, portraying the message that love heals all. “To me, fighting back with love means rather than responding to ‘hate’ with ‘hate,’ treat those people with compassion, because there is something inside that person preventing them from being happy,” ALWZ SNNY said. The gleaming new tune also comes fit with a m...
Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney Split After 3 Years of Marriage
Michelle Branch and The Black Keys‘ Patrick Carney are calling it quits after three years of marriage. The news comes after a since-deleted tweet, in which the “Everywhere” singer accused the drummer of cheating on her, though Carney has not publicly confirmed or denied the statement. Billboard has reached out to both musicians’ reps for comment. “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family. The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward,” Branch shared in a statement to People. “With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The musicians were married in April 2019 in New Orleans...
Who Should Win Artist of the Year at the 2022 VMAs? Vote!
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, where today’s biggest stars come together for a chance to take home a trophy for a slew of fan-voted categories. Bad Bunny is the first Latin artist to be nominated for artist of the year. Ed Sheeran, who was the first winner in the category when it launched in 2017, is also nominated and will be the first two-time winner in the category if he wins. The other artist of the year nominees are Drake, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Lizzo. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 2022 VMAs will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.co...
Paulo Londra & Ed Sheeran Cement Their Bromance in ‘Noche De Novela’: Watch
On his unstoppable comeback streak, Paulo Londra has reeled in Ed Sheeran for his new single “Noche de Novela,” out Thursday (Aug.11) via Warner Music Latina/Paulo Londra. The infectious bilingual track marks Londra and Sheeran’s second collaborative effort following their 2019 team-up “Nothing on You,” part of Sheeran’s No. 6 Collaborations Project album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “What can I say, recording with Ed once again is a privilege, I admire him a lot!” the Argentine artist said in a statement. “During the whole recording I was very excited and grateful and whenever I can I try to tell him how much I admire him. I feel that God put Ed on my path to learn a lot from him. I always liked his melodies, his words, and his phrases, he...
How to Watch ‘iCarly’ Online for Free
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. iCarly is back in the spotlight following the release of former castmember Jennette McCurdy‘s new memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. The Nickelodeon series originally aired from 2007-12 and was rebooted last year. Carly Shay and the gang returned for season 2 of the iCarly reboot, which premiered April 8 on Paramount+ and wrapped in June. Picking up where the first season left off, Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) refocused her attention on her friends and family following complications in the romance department, all while working to boost her revived web channel. Explore...
BNXN ft Moody Jones – Kilo
BNXN alongside Moody Jones drops a thrilling track tagged – Kilo. The piece of music is an electronic version of his released track “Kilometer“, on his “Sorry I’m Late” EP. Kilo has the talented singer Moody Jones on it, who adds new sound effects to it that you can still dance to. Moreover, BNXN previously dropped a cut-out single “Kenkele” with Wande Coal, from his upcoming album “Bad Since 97” set for release this month. Listen and share BNXN ft Moody Jones – Kilo below.
