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GloRilla Unveils Label Debut EP ‘Anyways, Life’s Great…’
Rising artist GloRilla has officially announced her label debut EP, Anyways, Life’s Great…. The Memphis native’s upcoming project is set to release on November 11 via CMG Records/Interscope Records and was announced just shortly after she logged her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with “Tomorrow 2” featuring Cardi B, which opened at No. 9. In addition, the collab debuted at No. 2 on the Digital Song Sales and No. 3 on the Streaming Songs charts, plus at No. 1 on Apple Music. Anyways, Life’s Great… will mark her first solo release in two years, following the independent mixtapes P Status in 2020 and Most Likely Up Next in 2019. She recently joined CMG’s July 2022 compilation album Gangsta Art, which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. GloRilla’s Anyways, Life’s Great... drops...
A Sasha Flute TV Series? Lizzo Files Trademark Applications for Her Signature Instrument
Lizzo is looking to trademark her signature flute — a.k.a. “Sasha Flute” — for a range of products in both the digital and physical spheres. As first noted by trademark attorney Michael E. Kondoudis on Twitter, the global pop star recently filed a total of seven trademark applications for the instrument that cover a number of arenas, including: NFTs and NFT marketplaces; Virtual environments and digital accessories; Animated TV programs and movies; Toys, including action figures and “dolls in the shape of musical instruments”; Clothing and accessories; Physical and downloadable books. All seven trademark applications were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by attorney Peter Nussbaum on behalf of Lizzo, LLC on Sept. 30. A representative did not respond to Billboard‘s request fo...
Kendrick Lamar Leads BET Hip Hop Awards With 6 Trophies
Kendrick Lamar led the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday evening, winning six categories, including artist of the year and album of the year for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Additionally, the chart-topper took home lyricist of the year, best live performer, best hip hop video for “Family Ties” with Baby Keem and director of the year with Dave Free. Notably, this year’s awards marked Lamar’s third win for hip hop album of the year, tying T.I. and Jay-Z for the most wins in that category. It was also his eighth win for lyricist of the year (the most anyone has won in the history of the show), third for best hip hop video and best live performer; and second for hip hop artist of the year. Elsewhere, Drake won three awards, including best collaboration for “Wait For U” with Future and T...
New Zealand Band Crooked Royals Premiere New Song “Counterfeit”: Stream
New Zealand-based band Crooked Royals are premiering their new song “Counterfeit” exclusively via Heavy Consequence. The track arrives ahead of the group’s debut album, Quarter Life Daydream, out October 21st via Periphery’s 3DOT Recordings. The band notably features two vocalists — Christian Carstensen on clean parts and Lee Mackley on gutturals — who trade off to create a push-and-pull effect. It works splendidly on “Counterfeit,” evoking hints of Linkin Park, albeit with a more metalcore edge. Tapped guitars and tightly pocketed rhythms guide the track through its near-three-minute duration. “‘Counterfeit’ is about the duality of perception,” remarked Crooked Royals in a collective statement. “The song is an argument with yourself about why we do things, observing other people’s motives...
Paramore Respond to Reports of Audience Member Assaulting Women at Utah Show
Paramore have responded to reports that a male audience member at one of the band’s recent shows physically and verbally assaulted a number of women. “After last night’s show in SLC, we were made aware of an incident that happened in the crowd while we were on stage,” Hayley Williams and company wrote on social media. “A man physically and verbally assaulted multiple women, including an engaged couple at our show. Our security team and venue staff were made aware and were able to restrain and remove him. We did not realize this was happening, as the incident took place out of view from stage. Had we seen any of this happening, we would have stopped the show until the situation was under control.” The band went on to write that they “[do] not condone violence, homophobia, or bigotry of any ...
Bonnaroo Co-Founder Ashley Capps Joins The What Podcast
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | RSS This week’s The What Podcast is a special bonus episode revisiting an interview with the co-founder of Bonnaroo himself, Ashley Capps. Advertisement Related Video Brad and Barry were joined by the AC Entertainment head back in 2018. They discussed the impact Bonnaroo has had on the live music landscape, Paul McCartney’s headlining show in 2013, and more. Listen to the Bonnaroo’s Ashley Capps on The What above, or via the YouTube player below. You can also revisit the complete interview here. Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network fo...
Ado’s ‘New Genesis’ Extends Record to Six Weeks at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100
Ado’s “New Genesis” holds at No. 1 for the sixth week on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Oct. 5, catching up with YOASOBI’s 2020 mega-hit “Yoru ni kakeru” (“Into the Night”) in terms of weeks at No. 1. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “New Genesis” is still at No. 1 for streaming (8 weeks), video views (6 weeks), and karaoke (5 weeks), and while the track is slowing down overall, the One Piece Film: Red theme still outperforms its rivals in the Japan Hot 100 top 10 with nearly 10,000 total points (9,352). Here’s a list of songs with most weeks at No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100 since its inception in 2008: “Koi” by Gen Hoshino, 11 weeks“Zankyosanka” by Aimer, 9 weeks“Homura” by LiSA, 8 weeks“I LOVE…” by Official HIGE DANdism, 7 week...
Christian Bale Says Taylor Swift’s Voice ‘Gave Me Goosebumps’ On Set of ‘Amsterdam’ Movie
Having a world renowned pop star as a costar has its perks. In a Wednesday (Oct. 5) interview with People two days ahead of the release of his upcoming film Amsterdam, Christian Bale detailed what it was like to act alongside Taylor Swift — whose singing voice was so beautiful, he says he got goosebumps just listening to it. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to Bale, there was one scene in the David O. Russell-directed movie that required him and his costar John David Washington to sing a song with Swift, who makes a cameo as the grieving daughter of a man killed toward the beginning of Amsterdam. The American Psycho star and Washington play World War I veterans who are wrongly accused of murdering the “All Too Well” singer’s ch...
The 100 Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time: Staff List
As much as we here at Billboard missed live music in the thick of the pandemic, another cultural loss was just as devastating to our day-to-day lives: the shutdown of karaoke. Concerts were how we connected best with our favorite artists, but karaoke is how we really bonded with our favorite songs. Whether at a solo mic on stage in a strange and sparsely populated bar or packed in a room with a dozen of our closest and most animated friends, karaoke allowed us pop music lovers the opportunity to not just celebrate those tunes but to crawl inside them, to become an essential part of them. Throw in a cheaply made non-sequitur music video, a pitcher of domestic beer and a tambourine, and any random Thursday night downtown could turn into the most transcendent musical experience of your entire...
Watch Pusha T and No Malice Reunite as Clipse at the 2022 BET Awards
Virginia Beach rap duo Clipse (or Pusha T and No Malice) reunited on the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards stage on Tuesday for a special performance of their 2002 debut single, “Grindin,” just over 20 years following its release. King Push first took the stage to perform a plethora of tracks from his recent album It’s Almost Dry, including “Diet Coke” and “Just So You Remember,” before inviting No Malice on stage for a surprise reunion. As Pusha T concluded his final track with fitting lyrics — “Just so you remember who you’re dealing with” — onlookers heard the opening bars of the Pharrell-produced hit “Grindin” and No Malice made his appearance. The duo last joined forces at Pharrell’s Something in the Water festival in June, marking the first time Pusha T and No Malice had publicly performe...
Joeboy – Likkle Riddim
Don’t miss this brand new single from Joeboy titled – Likkle Riddim. Nigerian talented singer, Joeboy, unveils a brand new single he calls “Likkle Riddim“. It follows his previously released track “Contour“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music you should listen to. More so, in recent news, Joeboy was issued a copyright infringement notice by Asa’s lawyer over his previous song “Contour”, which follows with a takedown order and payment of 300 Millionaire Naira. However, you can add this to your playlist. Listen and share Joeboy – Likkle Riddim below. [embedded content] Download coming soon.
Oliver Sim Confirms There Will Be “More Music from The xx”: Exclusive
The xx haven’t released a new album since 2017’s I See You, as bandmates Romy, Jamie xx, and Oliver Sim have explored solo projects. But that doesn’t mean The xx are finished. In a new interview with Consequence Podcast Network’s Kyle Meredith With… Sim confirms that there will be “more music from The xx” in the future. “The xx will always be my home and will always be my priority,” Sim says. “And normally I wouldn’t speak for Romy and Jamie, but I know they feel the same. I think all of us doing our solo projects just makes me excited. It’s like, how is this gonna change the band? What have we all learned independently? And nothing is recorded at the moment, but there is more music from The xx, definitely.” Those independent projects include Jamie xx’s remix album with...
