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Olivia Rodrigo’s Ex Was Hospitalized with Heart Failure After Release of “drivers license”
Six days after Olivia Rodrigo dropped her smash hit “drivers license,” the man widely reputed to be her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Bassett, was hospitalized with heart failure. Rodrigo and Bassett met on the set of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and while neither has publicly confirmed rumors that they dated, Bassett came very close in his new interview with People. The now-21-year-old said that the breakup anthem “drivers license” was an almost unimaginably stressful experience for him, especially as fans piled on, taking her side and issuing him death threats on social media. “Every day I felt worse and worse,” he said. “I was sleeping 16 to 20 hours a day. I couldn’t even stand up for longer than 30 seconds.” Advertisement Related Video At the time, Bassett ...
Kehlani Announces Release Date for New Album ‘Blue Water Road’
Kehlani has announced that her new album Blue Water Road will be released on April 29 via Atlantic. Details on the forthcoming record are scarce, though it is known that the project features executive production by Pop Wansel of Pop & Oak. To date, Kehlani has released two songs ahead of the project’s release: “Altar,” which arrived last fall, and “Little Story,” which was released last month. “Blue Water Road is a destination in my mind,” said Kehlani in a press release. “I’m giving everyone access. It’s an emotional journey, a sexual journey, and a spiritual journey. To me, the album is like a glass house. It’s light, transparent, and the sun is shining right through it.” The R&B songstress first announced the album on social media in September of last year, with a shor...
La K’onga & Nahuel Pennisi Score First No. 1 on Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart With ‘Universo Paralelo’
Argentinians La K’onga and Nahuel Pennisi earn their first No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated March 19) as “Universo Paralelo” rises 2-1 in its 10th week. The song dethrones “Entre Nosotros,” by the all-star team comprising Tiago PZK, LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra, from its 16-week nonconsecutive reign as it dips to No. 2. Sofia Reyes and Maria Becerra’s “Marte” climbs 6-3. Meanwhile Rauw Alejandro and Chencho Corleone’s “Desesperados” and FMK and Maria Becerra’s “Tranquila” hold steady at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, for a second week. The week’s Hot Shot debut goes to FMK & Duki’s “Tu Nombre” at No. 39. Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran take the Greatest Gainer honor of the week as “Bam Bam” flies 68-42. Notably, Becerra places 13 songs on the current ra...
Seventeen to Release First English-Language Single
SEVENTEEN is gearing up to release their first English-language single in April, Billboard can confirm. While no other information has been revealed about the song, Allkpop has reported it is said to be a pre-release leading up to the group’s full comeback in May. Pledis Entertainment, the K-pop group’s management company, previously issued a short statement about when fans can expect new music. “SEVENTEEN are preparing to return with a full-length studio album in May,” the statement read. Pledis did not offer any additional details about a release date for the album. Explore Explore Seventeen See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the upcoming single will mark Seventeen’s first ever official English-language single as a group, Seven...
Leona Lewis Pregnant With First Child: ‘Can’t Wait to Meet You’
Leona Lewis revealed in an Instagram post Wednesday (March 23) that she and her husband Dennis Jauch are expecting their first child together. “Can’t wait to meet you this summer,” the 36-year-old singer wrote under a photo of her showing off her baby bump. Jauch, a choreographer who met Lewis when he worked as her backup dancer on her “The Labrinth” tour in 2010, also posted the photo of his pregnant wife. “Biggest gift I could’ve asked for coming this Summer,” he wrote, adding: “You’re one hot a** Mama.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The couple’s friends were quick to celebrate the news in the comments. “Congrats😍!!!” wrote Snoh Aalegra. The “Bleeding Love” singer married Jauch in 2019, reportedly holding the ceremony at a Tuscan vineyard south of Florence, Italy. Th...
Latin Artist on the Rise: Yendry on Making Music That’s Both Experimental & Accessible
At 18 years old, Yendry was going from her day job at a pizzeria to rehearsal with her experimental electronic band, and later to performing with her jazz band at a private event. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Italy, the now 28-year-old singer-songwriter worked seven days a week for nearly 10 years to help fund the two bands that she was passionate about being in. “People used to tell me, ‘Wow, you take this too seriously,’” Yendry remembers. “Actually, they still tell me that.” Explore Explore Yendry See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Her genre-agnostic music, which dabbles in afrobeats, reggaetón, R&B and more, is a celebration of both her Caribbean and European influences. It’s what’s made her stand out, and even scored her “Ya...
Koffee – Gifted
Don’t miss this brand new single from Koffee titled – Gifted. Jamaican songstress Koffee comes through with a brand new single titled “Gifted“. It is off her new project titled “Gifted“. The singer who is well known for her versatility and flow just delivered an unmatched and impressive verse and vocals. Koffee has other fantastic tracks on the album like “Where I’m From” among others, happy listening. Listen and share Koffee – “Gifted” below. Download coming soon.
Koffee – Lonely
Don’t miss this brand new single from Koffee titled – Lonely. Jamaican songstress Koffee comes through with a brand new single titled “Lonely“. It is off her new project titled “Gifted“. The singer who is well known for her versatility and flow just delivered an unmatched and impressive verse and vocals. Koffee has other fantastic tracks on the album like “Defend” among others, happy listening. Listen and share Koffee – “Lonely” below. Download coming soon.
Arcade Fire to Perform at March Madness Music Festival, JUNO Awards
Arcade Fire have confirmed two major public performances in support of their upcoming album, WE. Next week, the band will headline the AT&T Block Party as part of the 2022 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in New Orleans. Taking place on Friday night (April 1st), the concert will also feature fellow New Orleans greats Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Best yet? In-person tickets are free with registration, and the performance will also be streamed live online via AT&T’s 5G FanZone. Arcade Fire are also confirmed to perform at Canada’s Juno Awards on Sunday, May 15th. The in-person awards show takes place at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, and will be broadcast in Canada on CBC, as well as globally on CBCMusic.ca. Tickets are also available to purchase via Ticketmaster. Related Video Las...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Share New Song “Not the One”: Stream
Red Hot Chili Peppers have shared the sentimental new song, “Not the One,” as the latest preview of their upcoming album Unlimited Love. “Not the One” is RHCP at their most earnest, with lyrics that describe trying to live up to someone else’s expectations. “I’m not the person that you thought I was,” Anthony Kiedis sings over melancholy piano and waves of electronically-bending notes. “I’m not the one you thought you knew/ I do most anything to make you think that I’m the one/ I do it all to get to you.” Check out “Not the One” below. Unlimited Love arrives April 1st with production from Rick Rubin and John Frusciante on guitar for the first time since 2006. Previously, Red Hot Chili Peppers shared the singles “Poster Child” and “Black Summer,”&nbs...
Tyler, the Creator Drops Self-Directed Video for NIGO Collab “Come On, Let’s Go”
Tyler, the Creator has released a self-directed video for his NIGO collaboration “Come On, Let’s Go,” which is slated to arrive on the BAPE founder’s upcoming album, I Know NIGO, out Friday, March 25. While Tyler would normally put directing credits under the moniker Wolf Haley, the chart-topper used his real name, Tyler Gregory Okonma, for his “Come On, Let’s Go” cut. The video sees the rapper perform the single in front of a yellow sports car in a mansion’s driveway, enlisting elements of the visual aesthetic of his 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Earlier this week, NIGO revealed the full tracklist for I Know NIGO, which boasts additional features from Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Teriyaki Boyz Pusha T, Clipse, Pharrell, Gunna, A$AP Ferg ...
Heavy Culture: Oxymorrons on Queens Upbringing, Haitian Heritage, and Fighting Stereotypes
Heavy Culture is a monthly column from journalist Liz Ramanand, focusing on artists of different cultural backgrounds in heavy music, as they offer their perspectives on race, society, and more as it intersects with and affects their craft. The latest installment of this column features Deee and KI of the band Oxymorrons. Oxymorrons are keeping busy in 2022. After kicking off the year on the ShipRocked cruise, the band is currently wrapping up a tour with Grandson and Royal & The Serpent. Heavy Consequence recently caught up with brothers Deee and KI of Oxymorrons to discuss all things music and culture. The vocalists spoke candidly about their upbringing in Queens, New York, their Haitian roots, and how that shaped who they are and their music. They also discussed their 2021 release, ...
