Brazilian musician and DJ Alok reveals his new ‘Something Else’ alias and how he plans to experiment and create various types of new music, and more. “Miçanga” is out now. Read the full interview here! Alok: I think that the main goal about ‘Something Else’ is really like you just become that big, that so […]
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Timothée Chalamet is both hosting this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live, in addition to performing as the musical guest. In a new promo clip for the upcoming episode, he appears alongside the show’s cast member Sarah Sherman for a series of hilarious conversations. At one point, Chalamet tells Sherman that he was “thinking of
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Alok has a new musical alias, Something Else, with which the Brazilian superstar marks a significant departure from his usual, more pop-leaning work, Billboard can exclusively announce. Related How Alok Is Transforming Ancestral Sounds Into a Global Call for Sustainability 11/27/2024 “When you think about Something Else, the idea that I had, [it’s that] I really
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Barry Michael Cooper, the journalist who coined the term “New Jack Swing” to describe the music Teddy Riley was making during the ’80s and wrote the screenplays for influential movies like New Jack City featuring Wesley Snipes’ iconic role as Nino Brown, Above the Rim starring 2Pac in one of his most memorable roles as
As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, a number of music businesses have stepped up to support relief efforts. Whether it’s multi-million dollar donations, offers to replace destroyed musical instruments and gear, or providing free studio time to affected musicians, it’s clear the industry is coming together to support both music professionals and
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Bruno Mars is reportedly rounding up his girl gang for his newest collaboration! The singer is teaming up with Sexyy Red this week for a fun new single tentatively titled “Fat, Juicy & Wet,” and it seems like he’s including his recent collaborators in the corresponding music video. In a leaked teaser clip circulating social
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As wildfires continue to threaten Los Angeles amid dangerous “red flag” conditions, the boutique bank Raine has announced that its Grammy Week event will be reframed as a fundraiser for music professionals affected by the massive Palisades and Eaton blazes. Related How to Help Those Impacted by the L.A. Wildfires (Updating) 01/17/2025 The event, to be
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” continues to rule the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the fifth week, on the chart dated Jan. 22. Downloads, streams and video views for the Oblivion Battery opener are down to 67%, 89%, and 95%, respectively, compared to the week before, but karaoke is up to 104%. The track holds at
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KCON is back! Entertainment company CJ ENM announced on Thursday (Jan. 23) its official dates for the K-pop festival’s Japan and United States shows this year. KCON JAPAN 2025 will take place in the country’s Chiba prefecture from May 9 to 11. Shortly after, KCON LA 2025 will take place from August 1 to 3.
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ROSÉ totally shredded at the skatepark recently — but not on a skateboard. Instead, the BLACKPINK star delivered gnarly vocals while performing a live version of her song “3am,” setting up shop with her band at Channel Street Skatepark in Los Angeles. Related ROSÉ Says the Songwriting Process for ‘Rosie’ Was ‘Like a Free… 01/07/2025
