AEG Presents’ Jay Marciano to Receive City of Hope 2024 Spirit of Life Award
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by Lars Brandle
42m ago
AEG Presents chairman and CEO Jay Marciano will be honored with the City of Hope’s 2024 Spirit of Life Award, the cancer research and treatment organization has announced. “It’s deeply meaningful to be honored for this recognition,” says Marciano, a regular entry in Billboard’s Power 100 list. “Our industry’s work contributes to bringing the brightest minds in the world to make breakthrough medical discoveries — discoveries that give back the gift of time to people.” The award is the charitable organization’s most prestigious honor and is presented those industry leaders who have made notable ..read more
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Beyoncé’s ‘Jolene’ Lyrics vs. Dolly Parton’s Original: What’s New & What’s the Same?
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by Katie Atkinson
2h ago
While Beyoncé fans found out on Wednesday when the Cowboy Carter tracklist was unveiled that there would be a song called “Jolene” on the album, the finished product is not exactly a Dolly Parton cover. In fact, Bey keeps the simple string-plucking production almost identical to Parton’s 1973 original on her new “Jolene,” but she’s updated almost all the lyrics to tell a brand-new story of the infamous other woman. We discover the lyrical changes almost immediately, when Beyoncé sings in the second line, “I’m warning you, don’t come for my man,” in place of Parton’s “I’m beggin’ of you, pleas ..read more
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Machine Gun Kelly & Trippie Redd Bring the Emo-Raps for ‘Genre : Sadboy’ Project: Stream It Now
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by Michael Saponara
2h ago
Machine Gun Kelly and Trippie Redd have teamed up for their Genre : Sadboy EP, which hit streaming services on Friday (March 29). The EP is free of guest features outside of the Ohio duo and boasts 10 tracks in total including their pensive “lost boys” single. If Drake made For All the Dogs, this one’s for all the sad boys. Trippie and MGK have had no issue opening up about their struggles and relationship tribulations in the past and they’ve joined forces to deliver piercing emo-raps. Diplo was hyped to hear that MGK and Trippie were connecting as he chimed in with an Instagram comment last ..read more
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J-Hope’s ‘Hope on the Street Vol. 1’ Is Here: Stream It Now
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by Rania Aniftos
2h ago
J-Hope keeps on spreading the hope. The BTS superstar unveiled his long awaited album, Hope on the Street Vol. 1, on Friday (March 29). The six-track mini-album was described in a press release as spanning a “diverse array of sounds and moods that showcase j-hope’s musical prowess and depth.” It also features a number of special guests, including band mate Jung Kook on “i wonder,” as well as Benny Blanco and Chic’s Nile Rodgers on “lock/ unlock,” a dance mix of “what if” with Jinbo the SuperFreak and “NEURON” featuring South Korean hip-hop vet Gaeko of Dynamic Duo and yoonmirae. The album is ..read more
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Enrique Iglesias Drops ‘Final, Vol. 2’ Feat. Belinda, El Alfa & More: Stream It Now
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by Jessica Roiz
2h ago
Enrique Iglesias has released his new studio album Final, Vol. 2 (Sony Music Latin)—almost three years after dropping Final, Vol. 1, and which he assures will be the last musical set of his career. Home to 10 tracks, the album finds Iglesias navigating from his signature electronic dance and Latin pop fusions to other genres including bachata (“Así Es La Vida” featuring Maria Becerra), dembow (“La Botella” featuring El Alfa), country (“Space in my Heart” featuring Miranda Lambert), and cumbia (“Llórame Un Río featuring Belinda). His collab with Lambert is also available in Spanish with only I ..read more
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Beyoncé Welcomes the World to Her Rodeo With ‘Cowboy Carter’: Stream It Now
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by Kyle-Brandon Denis
2h ago
There’s a new sheriff in town, and her name is Cowboy Carter. On Friday (Mach 29), Beyoncé finally unleashed her eighth solo studio album in its entirety. Related Tyla Explains Dropping Out of Coachella: 'It's the Right Decision' 03/29/2024 The Grammy winner first introduced her Cowboy Carter era with a pair of country singles — “16 Carriages” and Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Texas Hold ‘Em” — released during the 2024 Super Bowl. While both singles are undoubtedly country tracks, they were mere teases of the sonic odyssey Queen Bey embarks upon throughout her new LP. One thing is for ..read more
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Lady Gaga Is Happy on Her Birthday, And She’s Writing Some of Her ‘Best Music’
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by Lars Brandle
3h ago
It’s Lady Gaga’s birthday, and she’s giving out the presents — in the form of a glowing update on her new music. The 38-year-old pop star shared a warm post on her big day, March 28, one that’s been full of joy and messages of kindness. “Today has been so special,” she writes on Instagram. “I can’t remember a time I was so happy on my bday. I am in love with my best friend, my family and friends are loving and kind and healthy. I feel like my heart is bursting with gratitude for my own health and MUSIC.” Gaga reflects on her busy work schedule, which includes the sequel to Todd Phillips’ Joke ..read more
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Iván Cornejo’s ‘Baby Please’ Makes Top 10 Debut on Hot Latin Songs
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by Pamela Bustios
4h ago
After “Está Dañada” earned Ivan Cornejo his first top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs in 2021, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter is back in the upper region as “Baby Please” debuts at No. 8 on the list dated March 30. Related How California Teen Ivan Cornejo Is Shaking Up Regional Mexican Music 03/28/2024 “Baby Please” splashes into the top 10 on the multimetric Hot Latin Songs chart mainly on the strength of streaming activity. (The chart blends streams, airplay, and sales.) In the tracking week of March 15-21, the song registered 5.4 million official U.S. streams, accordin ..read more
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‘SNL’ Promises Travis Scott’s Episode Will Be ‘In Sicko Mode’ — And Host Ramy Youssef Wishes They Hadn’t
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by Katie Atkinson
4h ago
When Travis Scott returns to Saturday Night Live this weekend as the musical guest, castmember Marcello Hernandez promises the show will be in “Sicko Mode” — just like Scott’s Billboard Hot 100-topping Drake collab from 2018. But first-time host Ramy Youssef isn’t having it in new SNL promos, released late Thursday (March 28) ahead of Saturday’s new episode. “I told you not to do that in front of him,” the Poor Things actor/comedian tells Hernandez of the song-title pun. Related Ramy Youssef Desperately Wants to Be a History-Making Host in New ‘SNL’ Promo 03/28/2024 “Sorry, I just get t ..read more
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50 Cent Denies Daphne Joy Sexual & Physical Abuse Allegations
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by Rania Aniftos
4h ago
50 Cent has denied allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy. “The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire,” the rapper said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. “The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only fo ..read more
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