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Olivia Rodrigo Reunites With ‘High School Musical’ Castmates at Los Angeles Show
Olivia Rodrigo may be selling out nationwide tours, but her High School Musical: The Musical: The Series castmates always have her back. In a series of photos posted to actress Dara Renee’s Instagram on Wednesday (May 25), the “Drivers License” singer is seen smiling alongside eight of her co-stars backstage at her Sour tour stop at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. “GOOD 4 U!! I’m so proud of this Queen!!” the captions reads. “THE TALENT this icon carries!! Wheww chile You deserve all this and so much more Love you to the moon and back Liv!!” Noticeably missing from the photo is Joshua Bassett, who starred alongside Rodrigo in HSMTMTS, and is widely believed to be the subject of the Grammy winner’s heartbroken album, Sour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See la...
Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” Re-recording Could Sell for up to $1.25M USD at Auction
Bob Dylan‘s first re-recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” in 60 years is estimated to sell for £600,000 GBP to £1 million GBP (approximately $1.25 million USD) at auction. Christie’s will be responsible for the sale and will be offered in The Exceptional Sale on July 7. Dylan’s re-recording of the track, which he wrote and recorded in 1962 and released the year after, was done with GRAMMY-winning producer T Bone Burnett and is the first recording done on NeoFidelity, Inc.’s Ionic Original disc, which “advances the art of recorded sound and marks the first breakthrough in analog sound reproduction in more than 70 years, achieving dramatic improvements in listening experience and durability.” Peter Klarnet, Christie’s Senior Specialist, Americana, Books and Manuscripts said, “Christie’s is exc...
Pitbull Gets Behind the Wheel of NASCAR Program For International Drivers
Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull, launched a program Tuesday that will field a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international drivers. PROJECT91 could make Trackhouse a destination spot for global stars eager to compete in America’s most popular racing series. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news PROJECT91 will enter the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro at least once during the current Cup season and has plans to expand the program in future years. The first driver and race will be announced soon. Trackhouse Racing, a division of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, currently fields cars for Daniel Suárez (No. 99) and Ross Chastain (No. 1) in the Cup Series. IndyCar, the Am...
Brandy Sends Shots at Jack Harlow With “First Class” Freestyle
Making good on her promise, R&B figure Brandy recently released a freestyle over Jack Harlow‘s “First Class” single. Throughout the take on the popular track released on Hot 97, Brandy boasts about her accomplishments and delivers shots at Harlow. The not-so-subtle jabs serve as a response to Harlow admitting that he did not know that Brandy and Ray J were siblings. Lines include, “That don’t mean jack in the streets/Jack of all trades, now I’m here jacking for beats/Queen’s canceled but you can never cancel a queen.” Along with, “Over 20 years and I am still a topic/A picture’s worth a million now I’m feeling philanthropic,” and “43 and feeling like a kid with millions watching/popular but now I’m poppin’ shit for those out of pocket.” During a recent appearance on Hot 97, hosts Ebro ...
Sky Ferreira Returns with “Don’t Forget,” Her First New Single in Three Years: Stream
Is this the year Sky Ferreira finally releases her long-awaited sophomore album, Masochism? Only time will tell, but today fans can listen to “Don’t Forget,” her first new single in three years. Co-produced with Jorge Elbrecht, “Don’t Forget” is powered by a bombastic electropop beat filled with ’80s synths and booming percussion. Lyrically, Ferreira insists she isn’t a damsel in distress. “Honey, you can see that it’s a rotten world/ I don’t need you to save me,” she sings. “I don’t need to deceive you/ I am the real bad girl.” Ferreira first hinted at “Don’t Forget” two months ago, when the artist also seemed to reveal in her Instagram Story that the LP would be coming in April. Of course, that timeframe has since come and gone — just like the March release teased by Ferreira’s mother To...
“Weird Al” Yankovic Announces Graphic Novel The Illustrated Al
There’s even more weirdness coming your way: “Weird Al” Yankovic has joined forces with Z2 Comics for a new graphic novel called The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Written by Yankovic, the book will compile 20-plus illustrated interpretations of his songs. With an expected release coming in late November 2022, The Illustrated Al boasts a long list of contributors including artists Bill Plympton, Aaron Augenblick, Peter Bagge, Wes Hargis, Jeff McClelland, and more. It also comes complete with an introduction written by Yankovic’s longtime collaborator, comedian Emo Philips. “It’s such an incredible honor to see my song lyrics brought to life by some of my all-time favorite cartoonists and illustrators,” Yankovic writes in a press release. “I’ve actually bee...
DJ Consequence ft Patoranking – Pause
Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Consequence drops a new single titled “Pause”. DJ Consequence links up with dancehall singer Patoranking on a new track he calls “Pause“, a special one for the fans. The new record “Pause” is an interesting tune to dance to. It is also well-deserving to be added to your playlist and for your listening pleasure. Listen and share DJ Consequence ft Patoranking – “Pause” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DJ_Consequence_-_Pause_ft_Patoranking__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Calvin Harris Taps Former Collaborator Dua Lipa for New Track “Potions”
Four years after the release of their summertime anthem “One Kiss,” Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa will join forces for a new single. The record producer teased the track on TikTok on Tuesday, offering fans an inside look into how he assembled the instrumentals for the track. Walking through the process, Harris demonstrates how he starts with keyboard before adding bass and guitar. The video then segues to Harris facetime Lipa for the vocals. “Late night conversations, electric emotions,” she sings in the chorus. @calvinharrisHow I made Potion♬ original sound – Calvin Harris According to Pop Crave, the single also features Young Thug and is slated to drop this Friday, May 27. It will likely be included in Harris’ Funk Wav Bounces Vol.2, which is slated to drop sometime this summer as the follo...
Rammstein’s New “Dicke Titten” Video Pays Homage to Large-Breasted Women: Watch
Rammstein have never shied from embracing the sexual or erotic, and video while the video for the band’s latest single, “Dicke Titten,” is tame compared to past clips, it’s still par for the course for the German industrial metal giants. “Dicke Titten” hails from the band’s new album Zeit and literally translates to “Big Boobs.” Leave it to frontman Till Lindemann and company to write a song and make a video paying homage to women with large breasts. The Joern Heitmann-directed clip sees a bearded Lindemann in traditional German garb, reveling with his fellow villagers. Their choreographed stomp dancing is interspersed with women also wearing traditional attire as they perform mundane chores such as using a washboard, milking a cow, and washing clothes. Yes, they all have big breasts, and ...
Mura Masa Announces New Album demon time, Shares “blessing me”: Stream
Mura Masa has announced his third album, demon time, out on September 16th via Polydor Records, while also unleashing the new single “blessing me” featuring Gambian-British breakout Pa Salieu and Jamaican rapper Skillibeng. The stacked guest list also includes Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, and Shygirl (who all appear on the previous single “bbycakes”), as well as slowthai, Lil Yachty, Channel Tres, Erika de Casier, Leyla, and more. While bringing the artists together, Mura Musa only had one goal in mind: pure, unbridled fun. “It’s devil on the shoulder type fun,” the 25-year-old musician explained in a statement. “Not necessarily the most wholesome, but it’s a really good time.” Advertisement Related Video demon time will be available on vinyl, CD, and cassette. Pre-orders are on...
Spotify Brings Back Political Ads Now That There’s No More Misinformation
Spotify suspended political ad sales in 2020 because the platform found it too hard to “validate and review” the deluge of misinformation they were facing. Well, the good news is that misinformation has been totally solved, because why else would Spotify now quietly reintroduce political ads in the run-up to the 2022 midterms? Money? Oh, right, money. As Protocol reports, the Big Green Circle is now asking US candidates, political parties, and even PACs to open their wallets. “Following our pause of political ads in early 2020, we have spent the past two years strengthening and enhancing our processes, systems and tools to responsibly validate and review this content,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “We are now beginning to sell select political advertisements in opted-in th...
Brandy Playfully Hits Back at Jack Harlow With Her ‘First Class’ Freestyle: Listen
Don’t mess with Brandy! On Wednesday (May 25), the Vocal Bible dropped her own freestyle over Jack Harlow‘s No. 1 hit “First Class,” and the results were nothing short of incredible. “Allow me to reintroduce myself/ My name is world famous, one of the greatest/ Livin’ legend, did I mention my resume is amazin’” the singer rapped on the track, which debuted on Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning show. “Over 20 years and I am still a topic/ A picture’s worth a million, now I’m feelin’ philanthropic/ Forty-three and feelin’ like a kid with millions watchin’/ Popular but now I’m poppin’ s–t for those out of pocket/ I went diamond/ Guess I’m still a gold mine shinin’/ This Black excellence at its finest/ Don’t call me Brandy no more, call me Your Highness.” Explore See latest videos, charts and ...
