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Giveon to Release New Single ‘Time’ Co-Written by Drake for ‘Amsterdam’ Movie Soundtrack
The cast of David O. Russell’s new murder mystery movie Amsterdam is already dripping with A-listers (including pop superstar Taylor Swift), so it only makes sense that the movie’s soundtrack will be equally star-studded. On Friday (Sept. 16), Epic Records revealed that Giveon has recorded a track for the forthcoming film called “Time,” co-written by Drake. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song — scheduled to arrive on Friday, Sept. 23, ahead of the movie’s Oct. 7 premiere — was written by Drake and Grammy-winning producer Jahaan Sweet after Daniel Pemberton (who wrote the score for the film) reached out to producer Matthew Budman for advice on the soundtrack. Budman then reached out to Drake, who turned to Giveon to perform the song. Pember...
Health Essentials: Where to Buy an At-Home COVID-19 Test Online for Cheap
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. COVID-19 transmission rates are no longer surging around the country, global deaths have hit their lowest rates since 2020, and while an end is in sight, “We are not there yet,” according to World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Last week, the federal government suspended its free, at-home testing program. If you missed out, you may still be able to get a test for free, depending on where you live. States like Minnesota, Massachusetts and North Carolina are offering residents free, at-home, self-tests through the mail and...
Rocksmith+ Offers Learning Guitarists of All Levels a New Subscription-Based Tool
If you ask the folks behind Rocksmith+, the first thing they want to clarify is that it’s not a video game like Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Yes, the software is usable on video game consoles, but rather than being an arcade-y plaything, Rocksmith+ is a subscription service designed to teach users to play an actual instrument. As such, you’ll need both an actual guitar and either the Rocksmith+ app or a special cable to be able to do anything with it. As the Duolingo of guitars, Rocksmith+ is looking to pick up where its 2011 and 2014 predecessors left off. The title provides a massive library of tracks from artists across a variety of sizes and genres (rather than the expected classic rock tracks) with more to come through updates — and multiple options for difficulty levels for beginners an...
Moonage Daydream Shows the Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
For months, filmmaker Brett Morgen was lost in his David Bowie obsessions, sidelined by writer’s block. Now he was wandering a train station in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeking clarity in his quest to create Moonage Daydream, a vibrant, fully immersive and wildly non-traditional documentary about the late groundbreaking recording artist. Decades earlier, Bowie himself had spent some time in Albuquerque while making his first film, 1976’s far-out sci-fi drama The Man Who Fell to Earth. He also preferred trains to air travel. Morgen hoped Bowie’s example might help, and documented his moments of desperation in a video diary on his phone. In the recording, you can almost see the anxiety in Morgen’s face, bearded and incognito in sunglasses and a hat, as he hurried to his train back home to Lo...
Mayyas Gives an Otherworldly Performance for ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finals
Mayyas hit the stage of the America’s Got Talent finals on Tuesday night (Sept. 13) for a performance that was nothing short of magical. The all-female Lebanese dance team began the number in a surprising formation created to look like one single dancer was wearing a giant gown made out of white feathers — only for the makeshift dress to come alive as the rest of the members revealed themselves beneath it, controlling each feather according to the movements of the lead dancer. Dressed in traditional gold belly-dancing ensembles and glittering face jewelry, the dancers then spread out across the stage in a new formation waving glowing orbs of light in their hands. Combined with the traditional Lebanese music and colorful backdrop of outer space, the result was mysterious, thrilling and awe-...
Willow Beats’ Narayana Johnson Went From Festival Stages and Sold-Out Venues to Composing Cult of the Lamb
Narayana Johnson carved out a bit of a niche for himself as half of the Australian electronic indie duo Willow Beats. He sold out venues and played the biggest stages in Oceania. He launched a solo career as River Boy and began working both with other artists and as a composer. But last month, a much bigger audience discovered Johnson through his latest position as the composer for Cult of the Lamb, the smash hit video game developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital. The indie title caught gamers by surprise with its combination of rogue-like action and Animal Crossing-esque base building — and the unique spooky/electronic soundtrack that went with it. SPIN sat down with the Australian composer to chat about Cult of the Lamb, his newfound audience and the differences fo...
Chapel Hart Battle Vocal Issues But Still Sing With ‘American Pride’ on ‘AGT’ Finale
Chapel Hart has been one of the standouts of America’s Got Talent 2022, winning hearts and fans every step of the way. On Tuesday night (Sept. 13), the family trio gave it their best shot in the AGT finale, with a performance of “American Pride,” an original song. The patriotic number wasn’t without its problems. And it all ended in tears as the threesome battled vocal issues from start to finish, a problem both Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel raised in their wrap up. “Some of the vocals were a bit off because of nerves. Forget that,” Cowell remarked. “I really, really like you and I’m really happy that you did what you did tonight. Good for you.” America has really, really liked the trio, too. What happens next, is anyone’s guess. “Some of the vocals were off,” noted Mandel, “and maybe beca...
Sara James Tackles Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ on ‘AGT’ Finale
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” ran a chart race this year quite like nothing we’ve seen before. Don’t bet on seeing the likes of it again. A 37-year-old blast from the past, “Running” found fresh legs thanks to its appearance in critical scenes of Stranger Things, season four. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Then the strange things really happened. The song blasted to No. 1 in the U.K., breaking three records and staying there for three weeks; it also led the Australian chart for the first time, reigned over both Billboard Global charts, cracked the top 5 on the Hot 100 survey; and Kate Bush ruled the Hot 100 Songwriters Chart for the very first time. If there’s real magic in that song, Sara James wanted some. For her gran...
How to Watch the 2022 WNBA Finals Online Without Cable
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The WNBA Finals are here! The Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces are preparing to go head-to-head in Game 2 of the 2022 WNBA Finals at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday (Sept. 13). Although ABC hosted Game 1, the remaining WNBA finals games will air exclusively on ESPN. Game 2 kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN, while Game 3 is slated to take place on Thursday (Sept. 15) at the same time. If necessary, Games 4-5 will be held on Sunday (Sept. 18) and next Tuesday (Sept. 20). How to Watch the 2022 WNBA Finals Withou...
15th Annual ACM Honors: How to Watch the Country Music Special on TV & Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Country music’s 15th annual ACM Honors ceremony is returning to TV for the first time since 2017 and airing on Fox for the first time ever. This year’s ACM Honors will air on Tuesday (Sept. 13) at 8 p.m. ET. Carly Pearce, four-time ACM Award Winner and reigning ACM female artist of the year returns to host ACM Honors for the second consecutive year. The two-hour primetime special will feature performances from Trace Adkins, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Ernest, Vince Gill, Hardy, Wynonna Judd, Tiera Kennedy, A...
Harry Styles Greets Fans, Joins Cast & Director for ‘My Policeman’ Premiere In Toronto
Right opposite a giant illuminated sign that reads “Love Accepted Everywhere,” British pop singer and budding actor Harry Styles joined his castmates and director Michael Grandage at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Sunday night (Sept. 11) for the world premiere of the romantic drama My Policeman, a beautiful (and sad) statement about love, regret and freedom. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And while the sold-out film played to its first public audience, they all headed a short distance away to the Fairmont Royal York hotel to accept the TIFF Tribute Actor Award, a first for an ensemble, and already creating an Oscar buzz. The film opens in theatres on Oct. 21 and worldwide on Prime Video, Nov. 4 In My Policeman, Styles —...
Charles III Officially Proclaimed King at Royal Ceremony Televised for the First Time
King Charles III was officially announced as Britain’s monarch Saturday (Sept. 10), in a ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live. Charles automatically became king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, but the accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. Scores of senior politicians past and present, including Prime Minister Liz Truss and five of her predecessors, gathered in the ornate state apartments at St. James’s Palace for the meeting of the Accession Council. They met without Charles, officially confirming his title, King Charles III. The king joined them to make a personal declaration, vowing to follow his mother’s “inspiring example” as ...
