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Girl group NewJeans has officially announced their departure from HYBE-owned label ADOR.The K-pop outfit confirmed the news at a press conference, which took place about two months after the group's members accused ADOR staff of mistreating them. Music Business Worldwide reported that the artists still want to continue making music, although it might not be released under the NewJeans name. “However, that doesn’t mean that we are giving up on the name at all, and we will continue to fight for NewJeans. Regardless of our name, just remember that NewJeans never dies,” member Danielle said.“We have faced mistreatment not just toward us but also toward our staff, countless preventions and contradictions, deliberate miscommunication, and manipulation regarding multiple areas,” member Hanni shar...

J. Cole has officially released his third-ever mixtape Friday Night Lights on streaming services. The news comes 14 years after it was originally released on November 12, 2010. While it was his third mixtape, Friday Night Lights was widely considered to be his first commercial mixtape following the previous two titled The Come Up and The Warm Up. Just a couple of weeks ago, J. Cole also dropped The Come Up mixtape on streaming services, 17 years after its initial release.Friday Night Lights marked J. Cole's final mixtape before releasing the 2011 album Cole World: The Sideline Story which saw features from big names like Drake, Ye, Pusha T, Big Sean and more. In his newly released limited audio series Inevitable, J. Cole explained to his fans exactly what the mixtape meant to him. He even ...

Drake is heading down under in 2025 for "The Anita Max Win Tour."The seven-date engagement kicks off on February 9 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia and will see The Boy perform in Sydney and Brisbane before closing it out on March 1 in Auckland, New Zealand. "The Anita Max Win Tour" marks his highly-anticipated return to the region following his last set of shows during his 2017 "Boy Meets World Tour."Check out full list of tour dates below. General ticket onsale begin December 6, with various presales beginning December 3.THE ANITA MAX WIN 2025 TOUR DATES:Sun 9 Feb - Melbourne, AU - Rod Laver ArenaMon 10 Feb - Melbourne, AU - Rod Laver ArenaSun 16 Feb - Sydney, AU - Qudos Bank ArenaMon 17 Feb - Sydney, AU - Qudos Bank ArenaMon 24 Feb - Brisbane, AU - Brisbane Entertainment C...

Jhené Aiko is celebrating a monumental chapter in her career with the release of her The Magic Hour Collection compilation album.The career-spanning project brings together a decade of the GRAMMY nominee's most iconic tracks, including the likes of "The Worst," "Sativa" with Swae Lee, "None of Your Concern" with Big Sean, “Stay Ready (What a Life)” with Kendrick Lamar and her newly-released cut "guidance," which is currently in the running for Best R&B Performance at the 2025 GRAMMYs. "This compilation encapsulates the essence of her artistry, spanning her defining moments and fan favorites all in one collection," a press release reads.The Magic Hour Collection arrives ahead of the third leg of her "Magic Hour Tour," which kicks off November 29 in Toronto.Stream Jhené Aiko's The Magic ...

Just under a week after Kendrick Lamar released his new album GNX, one of his collaborators Lefty Gunplay, who appeared on the track "TV Off" from the new album revealed that there might be a special edition releasing. Speaking on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Lefty Gunplay revealed that Kendrick is working on a deluxe edition of GNX, "Yeah, I rapped on that beat. Got some stuff...I know he's got a deluxe version coming out." The rapper also hinted that a music video for "TV OFF" will be coming soon. GNX was surprise dropped last Friday, taking fans by surprise. This release marked his first full-length effort since departing from his previous longtime labels Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment. Kendrick is now at PGLang and Interscope Records. The album featured big name collabs...

In his latest musical venture, Ye pushes creative boundaries with "Bomb," a standout track from Vultures 2 -- his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign. The song and its accompanying music video masterfully blend family, innovation and experimental storytelling, cementing Ye's role as a pioneer in the modern music landscape.The music video stars Ye’s daughters, North and Chicago, in a surreal post-apocalyptic narrative. The siblings embark on a high-energy adventure through a desert landscape, piloting futuristic Tesla-inspired Cybertrucks while being pursued by gremlin-like creatures. Utilizing generative AI, the video immerses viewers in an otherworldly spectacle, blending psychedelic graphics, Mario Kart-style visuals, and cutting-edge technology into a cohesive, futuristic vision.Open...

The Weeknd has unveiled another limited-edition vinyl featuring artwork by legendary comic book artist Frank Miller. This exclusive vinyl is part of his highly anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow and is launching alongside signed CDs and exclusive box sets.Hurry Up Tomorrow marks the final chapter in The Weeknd’s thematic trilogy, following After Hours  and Dawn FM. Known for his exploration of dark and transformative narratives, The Weeknd pairs his music with Miller's distinctive artistry, creating a collector's piece that merges sonic and visual storytelling.Additional releases include two exclusive box sets: the Standard Album Box Set and the Sorayama Album Box Set. Both sets include a special Hurry Up Tomorrow T-shirt and CD, available only through Cyber Monday.The album Hurry Up Tomo...

Today, The Weeknd has announced that his forthcoming album Hurry Up, Tomorrow is set for release on January 24, 2025, and that a subsequent one-night show at California's iconic Rose-Bowl stadium will take place the following night. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abel (@theweeknd)The new album marks the final chapter in the artist's trilogy, which began with After Hours (2020) and continued with Dawn FM (2022). Listeners can already pre-order the final album today with the release of exclusive vinyl, box sets, and signed CDs at the XO.STORE. Now through Cyber Monday, an exclusive “Hurry Up Tomorrow" t-shirt and CD will come with orders for the forthcoming LP. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abel (@theweeknd)While the celebratory Rose-Bowl show is set to happen on S...