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Toshi Ichiyanagi, Japanese Avant-Garde Pioneer Composer, Dies at 89
Avant-garde pianist and composer Toshi Ichiyanagi, who studied with John Cage and went on to lead Japan’s advances in experimental modern music, has died. He was 89. Ichiyanagi, who was married to Yoko Ono before she married John Lennon, died Friday (Oct. 7), according to the Kanagawa Arts Foundation, where Ichiyanagi had served as general artistic director. The cause of death was not given. “We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all those who loved him during his lifetime,” the foundation’s chairman, Kazumi Tamamura, said in a statement Saturday. Ichiyanagi studied at The Juilliard School in New York and emerged a pioneer, using free-spirited compositional techniques that left much to chance, incorporating not only traditional Japanese elements and instruments but also elect...
Dua Lipa Shows Support for Women’s Rights in Iran Following Protest Deaths: ‘Keep the World Watching’
Dua Lipa is standing up for the women of Iran. The 27-year-old pop superstar took to social media on Saturday (Oct. 8) to bring attention to the death of numerous young females at the hands of Iranian police and security forces amid ongoing protests in the country. “Sarina Esmailzadeh, 16, beaten to death by Iranian security forces for protesting for women’s rights in Iran. Nika Shakarami, 16, killed after burning her headscarf in protest. Hadis Najafi, 23, shot multiple times during demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, after her arrest by the country’s morality police,” the “Levitating” singer captioned a gallery honoring the girls on Instagram. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Protests recently erupted throughout Ira...
Here Are the Lyrics to Sam Smith & Kim Petras’ ‘Unholy’
Kim Petras is officially a Billboard Hot 100-charting hitmaker thanks to her first entry on the Oct. 8-dated ranking, the dark, sultry collaboration with Sam Smith, “Unholy.” The song, released via EMI/Capitol Records Sept. 22, soars in at No. 3 on the Hot 100. The single concurrently launches at No. 1 on the all-genre Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts. It also debuts at No. 32 on Pop Airplay. If you need a guide to follow along with Kim Petras and Sam Smith’s “Unholy,” find the lyrics below: Mummy don’t know daddy’s getting hotAt the body shopDoing something unholyLucky, lucky girl (ooh)Lucky, lucky girl (yeah, yeah)Lucky, lucky girl (uh)Lucky, lucky, lucky girl A lucky, lucky girlShe got married to a boy like youShe’d kick you out if she ever, ever knew‘Bo...
Here Are the Lyrics to Elton John & Britney Spears’ ‘Hold Me Closer’
Britney Spears returned to music as a free woman by teaming up with Elton John for the dance-tinged collaboration, “Hold Me Closer.” “Hold Me Closer,” which is a fresh take on John’s 1972 classic “Tiny Dancer” produced by Grammy winner Andrew Watt, features John and Spears singing the opening verse of John’s 1992 hit, “The One” over a club-ready beat, before diving into the chorus of 1971’s “Tiny Dancer.” “Hold Me Closer” is Spears’ first new music since her 2016 studio album Glory, which also included deluxe tracks “Mood Ring,” “Swimming in the Stars” and the Backstreet Boys-assisted “Matches” that were released in 2020. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news If you need a guide to follow along with Elton John and Britney Spears’ “Hold Me C...
Here Are the Lyrics to GloRilla & Cardi B’s ‘Tomorrow 2’
GloRilla and Cardi B‘s high energy collaboration, “Tomorrow 2,” debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The track also opened at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the Memphis rapper her first top 10 visit — and first top 40 hit. It also extends Cardi B’s Hot 100 top 10 count to 11. “Tomorrow 2,” released Sept. 23, is a remix of GloRilla’s solo track, “Tomorrow,” which she dropped in July. If you need a guide to follow along with the duo’s “Tomorrow 2,” find the lyrics below: (Cheese, his name is Cheese)They say they don’t f— wit’ me (Cheese) But I say they can’t f— wit’ meJust like the air, I’m everywhere How you say it’s up with’ me? Pop-poppin’ sh–, you would think I went to school for chiropractin’ (poppin’)Lookin’ good as hell tod...
Here Are the Lyrics to David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s ‘I’m Good (Blue)’
The song, which interpolates Eiffel 65’s “Blue (Da Ba Dee),” a No. 6 Billboard Hot 100 hit in 2000, also claimed top Streaming, Airplay and Sales Gainer honors on the chart. If you need a guide to follow along with David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue),” find the lyrics below: I’m good, yeah, I’m feelin’ alrightBaby, I’ma have the best f—in’ night of my lifeAnd wherever it takes me, I’m down for the rideBaby, don’t you know I’m good, yeah, I’m feelin’ alright ‘Cause I’m good, yeah, I’m feelin’ alrightBaby, I’ma have the best f—in’ night of my lifeAnd wherever it takes me, I’m down for the rideBaby, don’t you know I’m good, yeah, I’m feelin’ alright Don’t you know I’m good, yeah, I’m feelin’ alright You know I’m down for whatever tonightI don’t need the finer things ...
Here Are the Lyrics to Chris Brown’s ‘Under the Influence’
Chris Brown‘s “Under the Influence” has stood the test of time, as the three-year-old track ascended into the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart dated September 24, 2022. The song is from Indigo (Extended), a deluxe version of Brown’s 2019 album, Indigo, released that same year. Though “Under the Influence” was not released as a single at the time, its recent streaming success has led to Brown’s label, RCA, officially sending the track for play on U.S. rhythmic radio stations as of Sept. 20. If you need a guide to follow along with Chris Brown’s “Under the Influence,” find the lyrics below: Get up, get upKiddominant on the beat, better run it back F—in’ RobitussinI don’t know why this sh– got me lazy right now, yeahCan’t do Percocets or Moll...
Britney Spears Kisses Justin Bieber… the Monkey
Britney Spears shared a kiss with Justin Bieber on Friday (Oct. 7) — but it’s not what you’d expect. The pop superstar took to Instagram to share a video commemorating “almost a year since I became a free woman” from her 13-year conservatorship that ended in November 2021. The clip then cut to Spears on vacation, holding a monkey named “Justin Bieber.” “Hi, Justin Bieber!” Spears coos at the animal before giving him a kiss. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “F— yes !!! Wheee !!!” the star captioned the post celebrating her free life. “Psss the monkey’s name is Justin Bieber [rose, winking and laughing emojis] !!!” The “Hold Me Closer” singer has been showing her love for her 28-year-old fellow star on social media lately. Earlier this wee...
Here’s How Jenna Dewan Reacted to Being Part of JoJo Siwa’s ‘Gay Awakening’ Story
Actress Jenna Dewan is honored to be a part of pop star JoJo Siwa’s coming out story. In a TikTok duet posted Thursday (Oct. 6), the Step Up actress offers her reaction as the former Dance Moms star shares her coming out story to the tune of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” for the One Thing About Me challenge. As Siwa begins to rap how she realized she was gay, the actress nods along to the beat, a smile on her face. When the 19-year-old gets to the part about repeatedly watching Dewan’s Magic Mike number on Lip Sync Battle, the actress’ face lit up with a huge smile, and she laughs with joy. As the “Bop!” singer raps, “Little me, she didn’t know she was gay … until,” Dewan’s jaw drops and she puts one hand to her chest, touched by the revelation. “Jojo, I have never been more honored…!!...
Here’s Why Megan Thee Stallion Fans Think She’s Working With ‘Stranger Things’
Will Megan Thee Stallion be entering the Upside Down? The Hotties have reason to believe the rapper may be entering the Stranger Things universe in some capacity, after sharing a particularly eyebrow-raising photo to her Instagram on Friday (Oct. 7). Hidden in a photo carousel of her wearing a 2000s-inspired matching set, bold red curls and full glam, Megan popped in a photo of her holding a card in front of her face — black widow Halloween nails on full display — with the official Stranger Things logo on it. In the following photo, Megan sits in a black director’s chair that has Netflix’s logo emblazoned on its back. Billboard has reached out to Megan’s representatives, the Duffer Brothers and Netflix for comment. Though there is no word on what the “Her” rapper is cooking up with the str...
Jack Harlow Co-Hosts ‘Tonight Show,’Talks Freestyling in Car With His Mom, Sinks Michael Myers Head in Game
Jack Harlow is as smooth as a fresh paint job. The “Churchill Downs” rapper looked totally chill co-hosting The Tonight Show on Thursday night (Oct. 6), helping host Jimmy Fallon with some bits, playing a hoops-related game and co-interviewing NBA legend Dwayne Wade during his episode-long visit. Harlow did some couch time too, chilling with Fallon to talk about his new album, Come Home the Kids Miss You and thanking Jimmy for being “early” to get his vibe and having him on The Tonight Show, as well as for appearing in the video for “First Class.” In fact, Jack noted that he tried to perform Fergie’s “Fergalicious” in 5th grade at a talent show — he sampled Fergie’s “Glamorous” on “Class” — “and you know the lyrics are suggestive, I guess,” he said, recalling that he was cut off mid-way th...
Kanye West Slams ‘Liberal Nazis,’ Claims Life Was Threatened Over MAGA Hat and Says ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt Was Just ‘Funny’ To Him
Kanye West quadrupled down on his controversial “White Lives Matter” shirt during an appearance on Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson’s show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, on Thursday night (Oct. 6), while also roasting the “demonic” promotion of obesity by the media (via his “good Friend” Lizzo) the he said was part of a plot intended to hasten the “genocide of the Black race.” West, who now goes by Ye, saved some of his harshest comments for ex-wife Kim Kardashian, whom he slammed for posting with her rear out for a recent issue of Interview magazine. “Kim is a Christian, but she has people who want her to go to Interview magazine and put her ass out while she’s a 40-something-year-old multi-billionaire with four black children and this is how fashion, how they want to present her,”...
