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Bob Dylan Artwork Show Opens in Miami, New Cinema Paintings
Bob Dylan has been telling stories through songs for 60 years. But recently America’s master lyricist has also captured moments in a new series of paintings that, just like his songs, are intimate and a bit of a mystery. The most comprehensive exhibition of the Nobel laureate’s visual art to be held in the U.S. goes on display on Tuesday (Nov. 30) in Miami at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. Forty new pieces by the 80-year-old songwriter will be showcased for the first time. Explore Explore Bob Dylan See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The exhibition with more than 180 acrylics, watercolors, drawings and ironwork sculptures will kick off the same week as Art Basel Miami Beach and will run through April 17 with no future stops announced yet. Tic...
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Reflects on Cancer Battle in Uplifting Thanksgiving Message
Mark Hoppus has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. The Blink-182 singer and bassist, who announced in late September that he was “cancer free” after publicly disclosing his diagnosis in June, took to Instagram on Thursday (Nov. 25) to share an uplifting Thanksgiving message about the current state of his health. “I have so much to be thankful for today. This photo is from June, halfway through chemo, no idea if it was working or not, relegated to the bathroom floor, retching,” the 49-year-old musician wrote alongside a photo of himself crouching by a toilet. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He continued, “If I ever complain about something trivial or unimportant, please show me this photo to remind me of how bad things can be, and how...
Stephen Sondheim, Master of Musical Theater, Dies at 91
Stephen Sondheim, the sublime and sophisticated composer and lyricist who revolutionized American musical theater with such achievements as Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park With George and Into the Woods, has died, according to The New York Times. He was 91. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Sondheim, who was mentored by Oscar Hammerstein II and Leonard Bernstein en route to collecting nine Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, an Oscar and eight Grammys during his incomparable career, died early Friday (Nov. 26) at his home in Roxbury, Conn, according to his lawyer and friend, F. Richard Pappas, as cited by the Times. A rep for Sondheim could not be immediately reached for more information. In the late 1950s, Sondheim put words to Bernstein’s music for the original production o...
Billboard Buys: Sony is Blowing Out These Top-Rated Headphones for $10
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. Sony headphones used to cost a pretty penny, but the electronics company has come out with a line of budget headphones that pack a decent punch. Case in point: these Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, which are on sale right now for just $10 on Amazon (regularly $24.99+). For just 10 bucks, you get a pair of brand new, genuine Sony headphones for music, work, recording and more. This is not just one of the best Sony headphone deals online, but one of the best headphone deals – period. Shop: Sony ZX Series Wired Headphones $9.99 The Sony ZX Series Headph...
Stephen Sondheim Remembered by Uzo Aduba, Hugh Jackman, Josh Gad and More: ‘The Best There Ever Was’
Following the death of Stephen Sondheim, Hollywood stars took to social media to share tributes and memories of the award-winning composer and lyricist who was known for revolutionizing American musical theater. Sondheim, whose achievements included Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park With George and Into the Woods, died at 91. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The composer often collaborated with producer-director Hal Prince, pairing with him on musicals such as West Side Story and Merrily We Roll Along. Sondheim collected nine Tony Awards during his tenure, as well as an Oscar, a Pulitzer Prize and eight Grammy awards. On Twitter, Uzo Aduba referred to Sondheim as “the best there ever was.” She wrote, “I don’t know when we will ever have another of his caliber, of his brea...
Ye (Kanye West) Reflects on Marriage to Kim Kardashian, Mental Health & More in Candid ‘Thanksgiving Prayer’ Video
Kanye West is hoping to make some positive changes in his life this holiday season. The 44-year-old rapper and fashion mogul, who recently changed his name to Ye, took to social media on Thanksgiving (Nov. 25) to share a reflective video on numerous personal topics, including his troubled marriage to Kim Kardashian, his mental health, his failed 2020 presidential bid, and much more. “All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I’ve caused. I take accountability for my actions,” Ye says in the five-minute clip on Instagram, captioned “Thanksgiving Prayer.” Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The accompanying visual shows West’s Sunday Service Choir, sporting all-black hoodies, sing...
From TIDAL to Hulu, These Streaming Services Are Offering $1 Subscriptions for Black Friday
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 best Black Friday deals this year aren’t just limited to earbuds and home gadgets — you can also score some great streaming deals on music services, and TV and movie streaming sites. What Are the Best Black Friday Streaming Deals? We’ve rounded up the Best Black Friday streaming deals for 2021 which span popular on-demand streamers as well as live TV streaming sites if you’ve cut the cord. Act fast – these are limited-time offers that will expire soon. $1 TIDAL Subscription The best music streaming deal comes courtesy of TIDAL Right now, you can get thre...
U2’s Edge Leading Rock Memorabilia Sale to Help Musicians
When The Edge saw The Rolling Stones perform recently, his mask allowed him to go unrecognized as he watched guitarist Ron Wood from the front row. “I have to say one of the benefits of mask wearing is it’s like a cloaking device if you’re a famous face,” the U2 guitarist recently told The Associated Press while promoting his Music Rising charity and its Dec. 11 auction of famous guitars and other rock memorabilia to support New Orleans musicians hit hard by the pandemic. “Ronnie has donated a beautiful guitar to our auction. So, I was so stoked,” he said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Founded by Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, the charity was started in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina as a means of replacing instruments lost in the flood. Once the...
Billboard Buys: Apple’s AirPods Pro Are Discounted to Their Lowest Price Ever
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. When it comes to earbuds for music, there’s no denying the popularity of AirPods. Apple’s famous all-white earbuds are as much a status symbol as they are an essential go-to for recording artists, podcasters and music producers alike. But we recommend them for everyday use as well, whether you’re listening to music on your daily commute, or need a pair of wireless earbuds for your next FaceTime call or Zoom. While AirPods used to cost a pretty penny, they’re now available for under $200. Apple products never go on sale on their own site, but Amazon has the n...
Midnight Oil Set ‘Resist’ Album, Final Tour
Midnight Oil still has the power, but not the passion for touring. The Australian rock icons are calling time on touring, though the door remains ajar for new recording projects. The live “chapter of their career will come to a memorable close next year,” when they’ll hang up the guitars and share 12 new songs, released as the Resist project, reads a statement posted to their social channels. Resist represents the final recordings with Bones Hillman, the band’s longtime bass player who passed away last November following a battle with cancer. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Live dates in support of the album “will be their final concert tour,” the statement continues, with a string of concerts across Australia and New Zealand due to kick off from Jan. 23, with the first of two s...
Bryan Adams Hospitalized In Italy After Testing Positive to COVID-19
Bryan Adams could use a lucky break. The Canadian rock veteran is receiving treatment in an Italian hospital after testing positive to COVID-19, not for the first time. The “Summer of 69” singer shared his bad luck in a social post. “Here I am, just arrived in Milano, and I’ve tested positive for the second time in a month for Covid,” he writes on Instagram, posted from Milan Malpensa airport. “So it’s off to the hospital for me. Thanks for all your support.” In one of two snaps, Adams shows us the ambulance that awaits. His current condition is not known. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Adams also tested positive Oct. 30 just prior to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, where he was due to join H.E.R. for a performance of “It’s Only Love” in honor ...
Adele Aces Australian Chart Double
Adele is unbeatable in the Land Down Under, where her album 30 (Columbia/Sony) starts in the top spot on the Australian chart, and “Easy On Me” returns to No. 1 on the national singles survey. 30 becomes Adele’s third leader on the ARIA Albums Chart, following 2015’s 25, which logged eight weeks at No. 1; and 2011’s 21, which ran a marathon 32 weeks at the summit, the second longest reign in ARIA Charts history. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Adele Effect” can be felt up-and-down both main charts. With 30 blasting to No. 1, her three catalog albums all climb the chart: 25 rises 11-7, 21 lifts 23-10 and 19 reenters at No. 29. Nine tracks from Adele’s new LP debut in the current ARIA Top 50, including Top 10 entries for “Oh My God” (No. 6) ...
