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Bryan Adams’ ‘Return to Live’ Concert in Germany Canceled Amid Rising COVID Infections
Bryan Adams fans in Düsseldorf, Germany won’t be “returning to live” concerts so soon after all, as the “Return to Live” event starring the Canadian rocker has now been pushed back due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Put on by Live Nation, the Sept. 4 show was announced a few weeks ago and supposed to mark the beginning of live shows in Germany once again, although many had their doubts that the country was ready for 12,000 people to sing along to “Summer of ’69” in Merkur Spiel-Arena. “Despite a comprehensive health, hygiene, and safety program, organizers felt compelled to cancel the event in view of the increasing number of infections and subsequent capacity restrictions that were imposed on the event,” a statement released by the venue said. It shouldn’t come as much of ...
Saweetie Calls on Post Malone, DaBaby & Jack Harlow for Epic ‘Tap In’ Remix
Post Malone, DaBaby and Jack Harlow are tapping in. The three stars joined Saweetie for an infectious remix of her summer hit “Tap In.” The new rendition keeps the thumping beat and the ICY GRL’s spitting verses of the original, with Harlow promising to “tap in, for sure” before DaBaby hops into a fiery verse dreaming of a “ghetto a– bougie b—-, the ones that wear the sundress.” Posty soon joins the party with his own characteristically breezy verse, and the “Whats Poppin” rapper wraps up the monumental remix by proclaiming, “I just crossed over the top 40 I can’t even say what’s poppin’ now cause it got corny.” Saweetie’s original “Tap In” marked the first song in Billboa...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Porter Robinson, Maceo Plex, Kloud & More
New Music Friday is intense. Hundreds of songs drop from artists around the world, and you’re supposed to somehow find the best ones. It’s fun work, but it’s time-consuming — so we at Billboard Dance want to give you a hand. Each week, we sift through the streams and dig in the digital crates to present the absolute must-hears from the wide breadth of jams. Well wow, what a day. The dance world saw the release of some major projects today, with the new Disclosure album, The Blessed Madonna’s Club Future Nostalgia, Calvin Harris’ collab with The Weeknd, a new Bob Moses LP and a new single from Illenium. While all of that on its own could keep you dancing through the weekend, there is, in fact, more. Let’s dig in. Maceo Plex, “Nu WorldR...
Alejandro Fernández’s ‘Decepciones’ & Bad Bunny’s ‘Pero Ya No’ Appear in New Joe Biden Campaign Ads
If you live in Arizona, Florida or Pennsylvania, chances are you’ve heard either Alejandro Fernández‘s “Decepciones” or Bad Bunny‘s “Pero Ya No” on new Joe Biden campaign ads. In an effort to target undecided Latino voters in three key swing states, the Democratic presidential candidate released today (Aug. 38) in Pennsylvania and Florida the ad featuring Bunny’s “Pero Ya No” as footage of empty Trump rallies, Trump’s tossing of paper towels to Puerto Ricans post-Hurricane Maria and COVID-19 first responders plays in the video. “Before I loved you but not anymore. Before I was there for you but not anymore,” sings El Conejo Malo. [embedded content] In Arizona, the Latinx community is hearing Alejandro Fernán...
Leonard Cohen’s Estate Responds to Unauthorized Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at RNC: ‘We Are Exploring Our Legal Options’
Leonard Cohen‘s “Hallelujah” hit found an unlikely — and unauthorized — stage twice at the Republican National Convention finale, and his estate is considering taking legal actions. Two iterations of the song, Tori Kelly‘s recorded cover and Christopher Macchio’s louder, televised operatic rendition, played as President Donald Trump concluded his speech. Fireworks spelling out “TRUMP” and “2020” shot into the sky to Kelly’s version of “Hallelujah,” igniting anger among the late Canadian singer-songwriter’s fans. Kelly responded in a since-deleted tweet, “Seeing messages about my version of ‘Hallelujah’. All I know is neither myself nor my team received a request.” But ...
Disclosure Open Up About Working with Mac Miller: “He Was On the Way Back to Recovery and Health”
Following the tragic death of Mac Miller due to an accidental overdose, the late hip-hop sage’s posthumous album Circles was released in January 2020. The aching record, which many found to illuminate Miller’s realization of inner peace prior to his passing, featured a track titled “Blue World” that was produced in part by Disclosure‘s Guy Lawrence. In a new expansive interview with NME, the Grammy Award-nominated electronic duo waxed poetic about working with Miller, saying that he was on the road to recovery at the time. “I wrote a tune with Mac Miller, and he was on the way back to recovery and health, and by all accounts it was just a tragic accident,” said Lawrence. Guy’s brother and Disclosure sidekick, Howard Lawrence, shrewd...
2021 Nissan GT-R Lineup Ditches Track Edition, Slimming Godzilla Lineup
To say the R35 Nissan GT-R was a big deal when it first came out would be a gross understatement. The front-mid-engine, all-wheel-drive coupe was relatively hefty, yet somehow drove around a track like a much lighter car. The same grippy AWD system and smart traction control programming that made that possible also facilitated the GT-R’s whiplash-inducing acceleration, which at the time was a fairly new thing. With its arsenal of computers and sensors, the GT-R seemingly defied physics. But that was well over a decade ago, and supercars have come a long way since then. Though still impressive, the Nissan GT-R is no longer the giant slayer it once was. When Nissan teased its lineup through 2023, the absence of a GT-R left us wondering if Godzilla’s reign had finally come to an e...
2021 Lexus RX SUV Is Partially Redacted By Black Line Special Edition
The 2021 Lexus RX is the latest vehicle from the Japanese automaker to receive its new Black Line treatment, after the GS sedan and the RC coupe. Now available on RX F Sport models, the Black Line special edition adds dark accents to the exterior and interior. See if you can spot the subtle changes. Perhaps the most notable update is the set of 20-inch black wheels. Black-painted side mirrors, black side graphics, and a dark grille surround complete the subtly meaner look. The only two high-contrast paint colors available complement the black accents nicely: Ultra White and Grecian Water. See all 27 photos Inside the cabin, the Black Edition features black seats with white accents and blue-colored stitching. Special floor mats, key gloves, and a cargo mat is also part of the package. Buyer...
What’s Your Favorite New Dance Project Out This Week? Vote!
To put it simply, there’s a ton of great new dance music out today. With releases from Disclosure, Bob Moses, Calvin Harris and The Weeknd, The Blessed Madonna and Dua Lipa and other dance world all stars, there are loads of new beats, builds and drops to dig into this weekend. Of all this heat, we want to know which project is making you tap your feet hardest. Let us know your favorite new dance project of the week by voting below! You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Post Malone Takes Equity Stake in Envy Gaming
The partnership was revealed on Friday ahead of the ‘Call of Duty’ League Playoffs. Post Malone has taken an undisclosed equity stake in esports organization Envy Gaming. The partnership was revealed by the singer via social media on Friday ahead of the Call of Duty League playoffs this weekend. Malone is from North Texas, where Envy Gaming and its esports teams — including the Dallas Fuel, which competes in the Overwatch League, and the Dallas Empire, competing in the Call of Duty League — are based. “I grew up in Texas and I’ve been gaming my whole life, so this just really felt right,” said Malone in a statement. “I have always wanted to be a part of bringing gaming into the professional sports world, so to be involved wit...
Rick Astley Takes on Post Malone’s ‘Better Now’ With Acoustic Cover
Rick Astley has been spending quarantine uploading a variety of covers onto YouTube, but on Friday (Aug. 28), the “Never Gonna Give You Up” star took on an unlikely track for his latest at-home performance. There are a lot words in this song. It’s not my song. I don’t really know it properly, but I love it so I’m going to give it a go,” Astley admitted before delving into a stripped-back rendition of Post Malone‘s “Better Now” on acoustic guitar. Other covers on Astley’s channel include Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” and Sia’s “Titanium.” Watch “Better Now” below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looki...
‘Black Panther,’ ‘Get on Up’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career t...
