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Song of the Week: Rihanna Returns to Music After Six Years with “Lift Me Up”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Rihanna returns with a song written for the new Black Panther movie. It’s been over six years since Rihanna released new original solo material, 2016’s ANTI. Contrary to what some might have expected, though, the latest from the artist and business mogul isn’t an explosive comeback to introduce us to 2022 Rihanna — rather, the gentle, tender “Lift Me Up” features her singing over a sparse instrumental. Co-written with rising Nigerian artist Tems, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, and director Ryan Coogle...
How to Get Tickets to Shania Twain’s 2023 Tour
Shania Twain has announced the “Queen of Me Tour,” in support of her upcoming sixth studio album, Queen of Me. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Shania Twain’s Next Tour? Twain’s “Queen of Me Tour” is a nearly 50-date run of shows in support of the singer’s upcoming sixth studio album of the same name — her first LP six years. It kicks off on April 28th in Spokane, WA and makes stops across the US and Canada through the end of July, with further tour dates in the UK scheduled in September. Who Is Opening for Shania Twain? Advertisement Related Video Joining Twain on the road is a rotating supporting cast of opening acts that include Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Breland, Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, Robyn Ottolini, and Priscilla ...
Mariah Carey Doubles-Down on NY, Toronto ‘Merry Christmas to All’ Concerts
Mariah Carey is going to make your holidays twice as nice. After announcing a pair of one-off “Merry Christmas to All!” shows at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena (Dec. 11) and New York’s Madison Square Garden (Dec. 13), the undisputed Christmas queen revealed on Thursday (Oct. 27) that she’s got room in her sleigh for two more gigs. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “New Yoooork!! The demand has been so nice, we’ve decided to do it twice! I’m adding a 2ND Madison Square Garden show on Friday, December 16th!,” she tweeted of the double-down, with tix for both shows going on sale today (Oct. 28) at 10 a.m. ET. “Can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you all!” And don’t worry Torontonians, she has more love for you, too. Carey also added a second ...
NCT’s Ten Is Willing to Try It All
To understand why Ten of NCT, WayV, and SuperM is in such high demand, all you have to do is watch him in motion. Contemporary dance is at the heart of his first solo single, “Dream In a Dream,” which was released four years after he joined Seoul-based company SM Entertainment and one year after he debuted in the ever-shifting NCT U. Empty verses and sparse choruses, as well as a barren set, left room for Ten’s dancing to take center stage. The effect was breathtaking — in 2017, it whet the appetite of those getting their first taste of NCT’s then-novel concept — but more importantly, it showed what Ten brings to the table when twenty-plus members, and multiplying, are seated by his side. Since then, his work in NCT’s Chinese subgroup WayV and SM’s internationally-focused SuperM has peeled...
BTS’ Jin Drops Emotional Solo Single ’The Astronaut’: Watch the Heartwarming Music Video
Jin‘s highly anticipated solo single “The Astronaut” has finally landed. The BTS superstar revealed the stunning, nearly five-minute rock–pop track on Friday (Oct. 28), worldwide alongside its heartwarming music video. While BTS had previously revealed that “The Astronaut” was co-written by Jin and Coldplay, the entire song reveals the stadium-sized rock sound that the British band is known for as a perfect bed for Jin’s steady, soothing vocals. While Jin’s past solo songs like “Awake” and “Epiphany” have proven he can bring raw emotions to his ballads, “The Astronaut” is able to capture that same sentimental approach to a more upbeat, dynamic pop-rock song. If you listen closely, one can even hear Chris Martin seemingly harmonizing with Jin on a few notes. Explore See latest videos,...
First Stream: New Music From Rihanna, SZA, Jin & More
Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week, Rihanna returns from a far-too-long absence, SZA tries out the full-length version of a long-teased fan favorite, Ice Spice goes under the sea and more. Check out all of this week’s First Stream picks below: Rihanna, “Lift Me Up” Rihanna’s much-anticipated return to music comes not with the kind of door-kicking, floor-filling lead single we once expected from her on a yearly basis, but rather with a lush, percussion-less ballad of domestic bliss. Co-written with producer Ludwig ...
Jin of BTS Lifts Off with Solo Single “The Astronaut,” Co-Written by Coldplay: Stream
Jin of BTS has unveiled his solo single, “The Astronaut,” a dreamy track co-written by Coldplay. As part of BTS’ “second chapter,” a time for the group to explore solo activities alongside their work as a septet, Jin is following bandmate j-hope as the next member to release music on his own. BTS are no strangers to solo tracks, often incorporating them into their albums, and “The Astronaut” arrives as the latest song from Jin to explore themes of connection, the cosmos, and his love for fans (ARMY), following the tone set in songs like “Moon,” “Abyss,” and “Epiphany.” The concept photos for “The Astronaut” rolled out with three versions, titled Outlander, Lunar Eclipse, and Land on Earth, showing three different sides of BTS’ eldest member. Messages shared by BIGHIT MUSIC, the label behin...
UPSAHL Announces New EP Sagittarius, Shares “Into My Body”: Stream
UPSAHL is set to celebrate her sign with a new EP called Sagittarius, out on December 9th via Arista Records. As a preview, she’s shared the new single, “Into My Body,” and its accompanying music video. Each track on the project represents a different quality found in Sagittarians, whether it’s the inward reflection of her previous single, “Antsy,” or the reclamation of self-confidence found in “Into My Body.” Over uptempo pop production, UPSAHL lets loose with lyrics like, “I don’t need anyone on me/ Just serotonin rushing to my head.” Watch the music video for “Into My Body” below. “I wrote ‘Into My Body’ at the beginning of the summer after getting back from almost 6 months of touring,” UPSAHL explained in a statement. “For the first time in a while, I wasn’t surrounded by chaos an...
Adele Drinks Wine in the Music Video for “I Drink Wine”: Watch
“I Drink Wine” was the first music video Adele shot for 30, and now, almost a year after the album’s release, the visual for the track has finally arrived. Check it out below. The visuals show Adele floating on an inner tube down a meandering river, a glass of wine in one hand and an eye on her memories as they’re reenacted along the riverbank. Along the way she’s joined by synchronized swimmers and tempted by handsome shirtless men and sobriety. Check it out below. Released last November, 30 broke sales records and helped CD sales reach a near two-decade high. On November 18th, Adele will kick off “Weekends with Adele,” her Las Vegas residency that she rescheduled from last winter after citing COVID delays and a subpar setup. The residency goes through March, and ticke...
Watch Kenzie Ziegler Talk New Single ‘100 Degrees,’ React to Throwback Video With Sister Maddie & More
Kenzie Ziegler is fresh off the release of her new single “100 Degrees” about a steamy summer romance gone cold in the winter, and the 18-year-old star sat down with Billboard‘s Rania Aniftos to discuss the track and finding her sound. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I actually wrote this song about one of my friend’s breakups, not my personal one,” Kenzie explained of the song. “She got broken up with on Christmas Eve, and it’s just a terrible, terrible story. I just wanted to shed light on how something can ruin everything for you during breakups. It can ruin seasons, it can ruin restaurants you went to. … I wanted to talk about that. “It’s been really fun stepping out of my comfort zone,” she added of playing around with her look, t...
Fan Chant: Can’t Talk, Busy Running Through a Garden in a Ballgown to This New Vitamin String Quartet BTS Album
Welcome to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, stans, and newbies alike. Each week, I’ll be rolling out interviews, lists, and all kinds of content to keep you in the loop on the latest and greatest from our friends in Seoul and beyond. Also, make sure to subscribe to my companion newsletter! As anyone who has even glanced at this column (or most of my writing) before can confirm, I absolutely love to love things. To that same end, I also adore people who love pop culture, film, fandom, and niche interests with all their heart. I’m obsessed with being part of the discussion around a cultural phenomenon, even if the product itself isn’t necessarily something I’m passionate about — I used to read Game of Thrones recaps regularly even though the show wasn’t my vibe, finding myself stan...
Taylor Swift Joins Bon Iver to Play “exile” Live in London: Watch
Taylor Swift joined Bon Iver on October 26th in London for one of the first live performances of the folklore cut, “exile.” Bon Iver have been touring Ireland and the UK for the last 10 days, with Wednesday serving as the second night of a back-to-back at the old Wembley Arena. Fan footage captured the new surprise duet, including fans’ shocked recognition at the sight of Swift, and Justin Vernon’s improbable bass joining her sultry soprano. The National’s Aaron Dessner, who produced the track, also joined in on the performance. According to Setlist.fm, this is only the second time “exile” has been played live, following a November 2020 set where Justin Vernon guested at Swift’s concert in New York. Check out clips from the new live rendition of “exile” below. Adve...
