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William Shatner & Joe Jonas Lean Into Self-Awareness on ‘Clouds of Guilt’ Collab: Listen

William Shatner & Joe Jonas Lean Into Self-Awareness on ‘Clouds of Guilt’ Collab: Listen

William Shatner is prepared to tell the story of his spectacular life, but not in an autobiography — through song. On Friday (Aug. 27), Shatner surprise released his newest single, “Clouds of Guilt” featuring Joe Jonas, a longtime fan of the Star Trek actor. Shatner also announced the details of his forthcoming autobiographical album, Bill, along […]

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Why Left Shark Was a ‘Huge Win’ for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Why Left Shark Was a ‘Huge Win’ for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

“Cleveland is a football town,” says Nwaka Onwusa, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s chief curator/vp curatorial affairs. It’s why, she says, the museum decided to open its latest exhibit, “The Biggest Show on Turf: 55 Years of Halftime Shows,” when the city hosted the 86th NFL draft in April. Ahead of the 36th

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Why Global Citizen’s Fall 2021 Concert Matters More Than Ever

Why Global Citizen’s Fall 2021 Concert Matters More Than Ever

On Sept. 25, an eclectic roster of A-listers will perform across six continents during the 24-hour Global Citizen Live, rallying to fight climate change and extreme poverty, and aiming to help the 41 million people on the brink of famine. These are issues that have only been compounded by the pandemic, notes Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans.

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Versus Creative Launches ‘Intentional Listening’ Label with Universal Music Canada

Versus Creative Launches ‘Intentional Listening’ Label with Universal Music Canada

OFFAIR Records, a newly-formed label focused on mood music and “intentional listening experiences,” is launching today in partnership with Universal Music Canada (UMC), the company tells Billboard. Global distribution for the imprint, which is being launched by creative agency Versus Creative, will be provided by UMC and Virgin Music Artist + Label Services. Co-founded by

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Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Listening Parties: All the Stars & Surprises So Far

Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Listening Parties: All the Stars & Surprises So Far

Kanye West’s third mass listening party for his unreleased Donda album took place at Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium on Thursday night (Aug. 26), and as with the two previous events at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, it was filled with surprises and strange scenes. In keeping with the often bizarre and unexpected rollout for the rapper’s 10th

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Witness Says R. Kelly Compared Himself to ‘Genius’ Musician Who Married 13-Year-Old Girl

Witness Says R. Kelly Compared Himself to ‘Genius’ Musician Who Married 13-Year-Old Girl

The latest witness during the R. Kelly trial, identified as Stephanie, gave an explosive testimony on Thursday (Aug. 26). She recounted a 1999 dinner at Houston’s in Chicago where Kelly compared himself to fellow musical artist, Jerry Lee Lewis, who married a 13-year-old when he was 22. “Look at Jerry Lee Lewis,” Kelly said. “He’s

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UK Festival Industry Primed for Biggest Weekend Since Pandemic Began

UK Festival Industry Primed for Biggest Weekend Since Pandemic Began

LONDON — Three of the biggest live music events in Europe this summer kick off this weekend in the United Kingdom, after an extended lockdown left Britain’s festival season in grave doubt. Around 200,000 people will attend the sold-out Reading and Leeds festivals each of the three days, along with 70,000 a day at the four-day Creamfields,

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J Balvin Unveils New Album’s Title & Release Date, Drops ‘Perra’ With Tokischa

J Balvin Unveils New Album’s Title & Release Date, Drops ‘Perra’ With Tokischa

J Balvin has kept busy in 2021, releasing new music (“Que Mas Pues,” “In Da Getto,” “Que Locura), hopping on fiery remixes (”Poblado,” “AM”) in between, and returning the live shows. Now, he’s ready to give fans an entire studio album. The Colombian superstar revealed the title, release date, and what seems to be the

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Belly, The Weeknd & Nas Explore a Post-Apocalyptic World in ‘Die For It’ Video: Watch

Belly, The Weeknd & Nas Explore a Post-Apocalyptic World in ‘Die For It’ Video: Watch

We’ve got another major collaboration on our hands: The Weeknd and Nas have teamed up with Belly for “Die For It,” and both men are featured in the music video, released on Friday (Aug. 27). The visual opens with Belly drinking in his surroundings, which consists of an apocalyptic red sky, burning buildings, and abandoned

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Poppy Earned a Metal Grammy Nod, Then Decided To Explore a New Genre

Poppy Earned a Metal Grammy Nod, Then Decided To Explore a New Genre

After establishing herself as a purveyor of bright and bouncy pop songs on her 2017 debut album, Poppy has consistently reinvented herself, embracing everything from electronica to metal — even earning a Grammy Award nomination for the latter — and all the while expanding her fan base. Poppy pivots again on Flux, her fourth album

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