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The Who Perform Orchestral Version of “Behind Blue Eyes” on Colbert: Watch
The Who appeared on Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday night for a rare late-night TV performance. Appearing remotely from London’s famed Royal Albert Hall, the legendary English rockers ran through their 1971 classic, “Behind Blue Eyes.” Watch the replay below. Accompanied by a full backing orchestra, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend treated the full auditorium to a stunning new arrangement of the track, which originally appeared on the album Who’s Next. While there’s no guitar solo in this version, the orchestral accompaniment adds a welcome new ambiance. After years of supporting Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK, Friday’s performance on Colbert came in benefit of Teen Cancer America, bringing their philanthropic efforts across the globe. Advertisement Related Video La...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 16)
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. Romeo Santos’ Film Venture The King of Bachata has announced his debut film, Never Look Back, under his production company Chimby Films. In association with Amazon Prime and Eugenio Derbez’s company 3Pas Studios, the film will combine fantasy, horror, and romance in a modern-day story inspired by the Greek mythology of Orpheus and Eurydice. Executive produced by Santos, the film will be set in the Bronx and cast a multicultural cast. The original soundtrack, where the Dominican star will serve as music supervisor, will include bachata, reggaeton, salsa, and hip-hop, as a new song b...
Jay Leno Shares ‘Most Disturbing’ Part of Will Smith Oscars Slap Incident For Him: ‘It Was the Yelling of Obscenities’
Jay Leno has weighed in on the incident at last month’s Academy Awards, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage after the comedian made a G.I. Jane joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who is known to have alopecia. The comedian and former Tonight Show host, 71, called Smith a “good guy,” while explaining the most troubling part of the whole ordeal for him. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “To me, the thing that’s most disturbing wasn’t the slap, because he was kind of smirking after he slapped [Rock],” Leno told the Palm Beach Daily News on Friday (April 15), ahead of his standup show this weekend at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. “It was the yelling of the obscenities. Then you go, ‘Whoa. What’s going on h...
Lorde Postpones Two Shows Due to ‘Horrendous Laryngitis’
Lorde canceled two concerts on her Solar Power Tour this weekend due to laryngitis. The shows, originally scheduled to take place at Uncasville, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday and Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem on Saturday, have been rescheduled for August. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a statement from Lorde published on Mohegan Sun’s website, the singer said, “Connecticut — these past couple days I’ve been pushing through some horrendous laryngitis, and I regret to inform you that my voice hasn’t sufficiently recovered to be able to play the show for you tomorrow(4/15). I’m so, so sorry. I don’t take postponing a show lightly. I’ve tried everything, and unfortunately it’s physically impossible for me to sing much of the...
Coachella 2022: Phoebe Bridgers Duets with Arlo Parks
Phoebe Bridgers took the stage at Coachella for her debut performance at the festival. In addition to playing “Sidelines” — her new song for the upcoming series Conversations with Friends — the indie-folk artist invited R&B musician Arlo Parks to join her for renditions of “Graceland Too” and “I Know the End.” (Ed. Note: Did you know Bridgers and Parks are both former Consequence Artist of the Month recipients?) “Graceland Too” and “I Know the End” are both highlights from Bridgers’ most recent album, Punisher, and backing vocals are absolutely necessary to get them off the ground. Parks’ honeyed croon does the job perfectly, from the harmonies of “Graceland Too” to the unforgettable chants of “I Know the End.” Aside from the songs mentioned, Bridgers’ set also included her ...
The Killers Kick Off “Imploding the Mirage Tour” with Raucous Hometown Gig in Vegas: Recap + Photos
It has been said there is nothing quite like a Killers show in Las Vegas, and that statement will echo three times over to sold-out crowds April 15th, 16th and 17th as the city’s unofficial “house band” launches the “Imploding The Mirage Tour” at The Chelsea in The Cosmopolitan. For Friday’s opening night, The Killers showed up with everything which has endeared them to their hometown crowd for more than two decades—a jumping, pumping, sing-along dance party for 3,200 brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends. Frontman Brandon Flowers, backed by drummer Ronnie Vannucci, Jr., and guitarist Dave Keuning delivered a 90-minute, soulful, thunderous, biographical musical journey, performing songs from six of the band’s seven studio albums. (Absent from the setlist, Wonderful Wonderful). Roundi...
Lorde Postpones “Solar Power” Tour Dates Due to Laryngitis
Lorde has postponed two shows on her ongoing “Solar Power Tour” due to laryngitis. Originally planned to go down last night, Lorde’s show at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena will now be on August 25th, while tonight’s scheduled show at The Anthem in DC has been moved to August 29th. Tickets for the original shows will be honored for the new dates. Lorde broke the news to fans in an email: “These past couple days I’ve been pushing through some horrendous laryngitis, and I regret to inform you that my voice hasn’t sufficiently recovered to be able to play the show for you,” she wrote. Related Video The statement continued: “I’m so, so sorry. I don’t take postponing a show lightly. I’ve tried everything, and unfortunately it’s physically impossible for me to sing much of the set. Please accept...
Florence + the Machine Kick Off “Dance Fever Tour”: Video + Setlist
Florence + the Machine took the stage at O2 City Hall in Newcastle, UK on Friday night for their first full-band performance in three years. The concert marked the launch of the band’s expansive “Dance Fever Tour” in support of their upcoming album of the same name. As such, the 18-song setlist featured the debut four new songs: lead single “King,” “Heaven is Here,” “Free,” and “Girls Against God,” as well as the full band debut of “My Love.” Elsewhere on the setlist, Florence dusted off “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up),” “What the Water Gave Me,” and “Spectrum” for the first time in a half a decade, and performed a new version of “Never Let Me Go.” Florence Welch was also forced to restart “What Kind of Man” after forgetting the lyrics, and relied on the front row of the crowd to help he...
Cardi B Links Up With Kay Flock for New Track “Shake It”
Cardi B has linked up with Kay Flock on a new track titled, “Shake It.” Also featuring Dougie B and Bory300, the song assembles a full-fledged crew of Bronx-born rappers. Sampling Akon’s 2004 track “Bananza (Belly Dancer)” and Sean Peal’s 2005 track “Temperature,” Kay Flock’s high energy song was shot in bodegas and on the street surrounded by a dense entourage. “Oh, we tryna bend on the oppas/Bitch, I’m with 300 jects and some Flockas/Like, who hotter? Top shottas/Hoodie’d up, dread down like a Rasta,” raps Kay Flock. “I’m Mr. Hang-Out-The-V/Tryna flock ‘em, pop ‘em, drop ‘em/If we don’t got the–, we gon’ hop ‘em/Bory hop out wit’ the–, tryna chop ‘em.” Produced by Elias Beatz, “Shake It” marks Kay Flock’s first single since his debut album The D.O.A. Tape, which was released in November ...
Harry Styles Debuts 2 New Songs, Performs With Shania Twain & Dances the Night Away for Coachella Headlining Set
“We have a full moon, you have a ticket and I have the flavor,” Harry Styles told the massive sea of Coachella attendees on Friday night (April 15), where the star delivered his first-ever headlining set at the festival. You would never guess that it was Styles’ first time performing at Coachella, given the 28-year-old Grammy winner’s “flavorful” blend of onstage charisma, impressive vocal control, inspiring moments of gratitude and, of course, his sense of style… yes, pun intended. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To kick off the hour-and-a-half set, nature scenes of yellow wildflowers, rabbits, deer and more flashed across the screen, as the instrumental for Styles’ Harry’s House lead single, “As It Was,” played over the speaker, intro...
Grupo Firme Are Mexican Royalty at Coachella: ‘A Dream Comes True’
Grupo Firme made history on Friday (April 15) becoming the first banda ensemble to ever play at Coachella. The Tijuana banda and norteño group – who last summer sold out seven back-to-back shows at the Crypcto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) – flaunted their Mexican culture with a performance that featured hit after hit. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hundreds of fans, mostly wearing tejanas and cowboy boots — a few carrying the Mexican flag — made their way to the main stage to watch Grupo Firme, a groundbreaking moment for the regional Mexican genre. Spotted among the festivalgoers was Voz de Mando‘s Jorge Gaxiola, who was one of the first ones to make the trek to the main stage. Grupo Firme took the stage around 7:20 p.m. follow...
Anitta’s Show-Stopping Coachella Debut Features Saweetie & More As Surprise Guests
Marking a milestone in her career, Anitta officially made her highly-anticipated Coachella debut on Friday (April 15). As always, her Brazilian essence, roots and culture were front and center during her 45-minute set. The star took the stage around 6:07 p.m. getting the crowed hyped up with a video montage of the streets of Brazil with the Sergio Mendes‘ “Mas Que Nada” playing in the background. Then, her troupe of dancers, nearly 20 of them, made a grand entrance with Snoop Dogg in tow who then introduced the girl from Rio. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A ABERTURA DO SHOW DA ANITTA NO COACHELLA #Anichella pic.twitter.com/G0WXbfjC0R — cris dias (@crisayonara) April 16, 2022 “What’s up Coachella?” she asked the roaring crowd that only grew bi...
