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Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay & More Sign Global Citizen Letter Urging Action Against Poverty & Climate Change
Musicians are once again stepping up to support initiatives from international advocacy organization Global Citizen. Superstar acts like Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Shawn Mendes have partnered with Global Citizen for an open letter calling on governments, private sector leaders and billionaires to take urgent action against poverty and climate change. With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing back global progress to defeat poverty in our lifetimes, the World Bank estimates nearly 100 million more people have been pushed into extreme poverty over the last few years. The lengthy note, part of Global Citizen’s End Extreme Poverty Now campaign, demands world leaders make immediate, meaningful change on points such as “breaking systemic barriers that keep people in poverty,” taking climate action now,...
Fans Choose Harry Styles’ New Album ‘Harry’s House’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Harry Styles‘ latest album, Harry’s House, has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (May 20) on Billboard, choosing the former One Direction member’s third solo project as their favorite new music release of the past week. Harry’s House brought in 66% of the vote, beating out new music by Rina Sawayama (“This Hell”), The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo (“G.O.A.T.”), Quavo and Takeoff (“Hotel Lobby”), and Zach Bryan (American Heartbreak). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Harry’s House, the English singer offers some of his most personal and intimate work to date, pairing candid yet unfussy lyrics with occasionally jazzy and heavily leaning synth-pop instrumentation. He ...
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Marry (Again) at Stunning Italian Wedding Ceremony: ‘Happily Ever After’
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker said “I do” once again during a lavish wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy, on Sunday (May 22). Surrounded by family and friends, the Poosh founder and Blink-182 drummer exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at the seaside estate of fashion icons Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, TMZ reports. “happily ever after,” Kardashian and Barker captioned photos on Instagram of themselves kissing at the altar. “Introducing Mr. And Mrs. Barker,” she wrote in another post with more pictures. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the surreal snapshots, the newlyweds are encircled by an ornate golden altar with dozens of candles, beautiful red roses, and lush greenery. Kardashian is seen wearing a stunning white...
Ikechukwu ft Praiz – Phenomenal
Check out this brand new single from Ikechukwu titled – “Phenomenal”. Nigerian rapper Ikechukwu is back with a brand new song titled “Phenomenal” a guest appearance from Praiz. The new record “Phenomenal” is an impressive Hip-Hop track with a good vocal blend and positive vibes. It fills in as a follow-up to his previous track “Hot Girls” However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Ikechukwu ft Praiz – “Phenomenal” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ikechukwu_-_Phenomenal_ft_Praiz__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Damo K ft Zlatan & Rasaqi NFG – Grind (Remix)
Don’t miss this song remix from Damo K titled – “Grind”. Nigerian fast-rising singer Damo K links up with Zlatan for a remix of his released single titled “Grind” alongside Rasaqi NFG. The remix tune is a fantastic one at that and well deserving to be added to your playlist. It fills in as a follow-up to his previous track “Your Way”. Listen and share Damo K ft Zlatan & Rasaqi NFG – “Grind” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Damo_K_-_Grind_ft_Zlatan_Rasaqi_NFG__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Emaxee – Time & Chance
Nigerian fast-rising singer Emaxee drops a new song titled “Time & Chance”. Emaxee a phenomenal music artist comes through with a brand tune he calls “Time & Chance“, a follow-up to his song “Jangilova“. Time & Chance is a fusion of Hip-Hop and Afrobeat rhythms with clear vocals and notable lyrics to resonate with the listeners as he elaborates on the meaning and relevance of time & chance. Listen and share Emaxee – “Time & Chance” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Emaxee_-_Time_Chance_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Robert Fripp and Plastic-Wrapped Toyah Perform Radiohead’s “Creep”: Watch
King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his singer wife, Toyah Willcox, treat fans to a revealing rendition of Radiohead’s “Creep” for their latest “Sunday Lunch” performance. Toyah sports nothing but plastic food wrap and strategically placed photos of Fripp, as she sings the alt-rock classic. With a “Fripp’s a Creep” sign mounted on the kitchen cabinets behind them, the married couple take on Radiohead’s breakthrough hit with their usual frisky approach. Toyah leaves little the imagination as she sings the uncensored version of the song. In fact, the only censoring in the whole clip are those aforementioned pics of Fripp. So “f**kin’ special,” indeed! Fripp and Willcox have been entertaining fans nearly every Sunday for most of the pandemic with their ongoing series of cover songs. The p...
Pete Davidson Confirms ‘SNL’ Exit in Goodbye Note, Thanks Team for ‘Always Believing in Me’
Pete Davidson is saying goodbye to Saturday Night Live, his home for the past eight seasons. In an Instagram post shared via the account of friend and SNL writer Dave Sirus and credited to Davidson, the King of Staten Island star can be seen hugging Jerrod Carmichael in a throwback video. In the post’s caption, Davidson confirmed that Saturday’s (May 21) episode of NBC’s sketch comedy series will be his last as a regular, and he explained that Carmichael sent this video to him Friday that was taken in 2014 on the night of Davidson’s first-ever episode. “In the video I had just gotten back from doing my very first update and sketch,” Davidson wrote. “It’s crazy to think that today I’ll be doing my last one. When I got the show I was 20 years old and I had no idea what I was doing. I still d...
Pete Davidson References Kanye West and Ariana Grande in Final ‘SNL’ Appearance: Watch
Pete Davidson has said goodbye to Saturday Night Live. For his hilarious send-off, the 28-year-old comedian appeared on the “Weekend Update” segment of the season 47 finale on May 21 to look back on his eight-year journey as a cast member on the iconic sketch comedy series. Sitting alongside “Weekend Update” co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che, Davidson opened by acknowledging the “millions of people only watching to see if I bring up Kanye,” a reference to his relationship with Kim Kardashian and he ex-husband Kanye “Ye” West. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The King of Staten Island star later recalled some fond memories of longtime SNL producer Lorne Michaels, including their phone call about the comedian’s engagement to Ariana Grande. “He a...
Eminem Puts Pete Davidson in His Place During Hilarious ‘Forgot About Dre’ Parody on ‘SNL’: Watch
Eminem is fed up with Pete Davidson‘s rap music video parodies. During the season 47 finale of Saturday Night Live on May 21, Marshall Mathers made another memorable cameo in a musical sketch paying tribute to longtime show producer Lorne Michaels. In the cut-for-time skit, titled “Forgot About Lorne,” Davidson raps about Lorne’s accomplishments over the beat from Dr. Dre‘s 1999 hit “Forgot About Dre,” featuring Eminem. In the setup for the parody, Davidson — who made his final appearance on SNL after eight seasons — is approached on set by host Natasha Lyonne, who tells him that Lorne is depressed because he has always wanted to appear in a music video alongside the 28-year-old comedian. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “That guy has literally ...
Japanese Breakfast Performs on SNL, Eats Hot Dogs on Fallon: Watch
In the most recent step towards Michelle Zauner’s impending world takeover, Japanese Breakfast served as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live’s season finale. The indie rock band performed “Be Sweet” and “Paprika” from their 2021 album Jubilee. Additionally, Zauner appeared in the episode’s closing sketch, joining departing cast members Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant for a singalong of Joni Mitchell’s “The Circle Game.” But SNL wasn’t the only late-night stop for Zauner this past week: On Friday, the polymath visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss turning her bestselling memoir Crying in H Mart into a movie, going to her first Grammys, and — of course — the origin of her 2017 song, “Jimmy Fallon Big!” “It kind of feels like I’m having conversa...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 21)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. GEN MEX Amazon Music has launched “GEN MEX: Your Generation of Música Mexicana,” which will, according to the company, include new music programming and editorial, including Amazon Originals, videos, livestreams, and a new video featuring Christian Nodal where he introduces fans to Amazon’s new home of Música Mexicana. Additionally, GEN MEX launches with more than 80 playlists and with Yahritza Y Su Esencia as the newly-named ROMPE artist. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “GEN MEX is a celebration of one of the fastes...
