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Indie Puzzler Manifold Garden Gets New Burst of Life Through Mind-Bending Limited Vinyl Release
For people who aren’t fans of video games, there’s actually a lot to like about 2019 title Manifold Garden. Yes, technically, it is a video game. But it’s a video game designed, developed and published by an independent artist who really had a unique vision. From a gameplay perspective, Manifold Garden is a physics-based puzzle game. It’s abstract, it’s weird, and it’ll definitely make you consider when the last time you took psychedelics was. But more than anything, Manifold Garden’s atmosphere and ambiance are as much a take on modern art as they are a modern video game — and with those visuals comes a need for a particularly unique soundtrack. That’s where Laryssa Okada came in. With a background in music editing and audio production for much larger titles (series like Mass Effect, Assa...
One Nation Under a Stylus
Vinyl Nation, a new documentary from directors Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone, is, as the title may suggest, as much a chronicle about a growing community than it is about the medium of vinyl records. To be clear, the history of vinyl pressing, from its early market dominance to its later decline due to the advent of the compact disc, to its glorious return over the past decade — nearly 42 million records were sold in 2021(outselling CDs for the first time since 1986!) — is thoroughly covered (occasionally bordering on repetitive) by the filmmakers. The focus, however, is more on the collectors. The film opens outside the Mills Record Company in Kansas City. It’s Record Store Day, an annual celebration of independent record stores across the country, and a long line of collectors, obs...
Randy Rainbow Had an Awkward Moment When he First Met Jimmy Kimmel
Randy Rainbow is a modern-day alchemist. The New York-native has made a handy living from taking the most asinine of politicians, and turning them into comedy gold. The viral entertainer’s pointed parodies have been watched more than 500 million times on YouTube, and now, with the publication of his autobiography, Playing With Myself, Rainbow is converting more fans to his brand of comedy. On Tuesday night (April 26), Rainbow stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for a blast from the past, and some personal history lessons. Rainbow, we learned, really is his last name. “I wouldn’t make it up. It sounds like the corniest stage name ever, he admits,” pointed out it’s covered in the book, chapters 1-16. “Thankfully I grew into what I’ve become.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See l...
Harry Styles and Florence Pugh Smoulder In First Look From ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
Everyone’s wild about Harry Styles right now. The English pop star is riding another global hit, “As It Was,” the first single lifted from his forthcoming third album Harry’s House. That’s not the only big Styles project coming soon. The singer will flex his acting muscles alongside Olivia Wilde in Don’t Worry Darling, due out later this year. The official trailer debuted at CinemaCon overnight, and Wilde gave us a look at a still from the film, which she posted to her social accounts. In it, Styles and co-star Florence Pugh cuddle up in bed (see below). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Wilde directs the thriller which, according to The Hollywood Reporter, centers on a 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community w...
Garth Brooks Adds New Dates to Stadium Tour: Where to Buy Tickets Before They Sell Out (Again)
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. Garth Brooks resumed his long-running stadium tour this year, and it’s been a successful run thus far. So much so that the country star added more dates for shows scheduled to take place in May and June. Brooks added a second night to his debut performance at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., next month. The “Ask Me How I Know” singer will now perform on May 20 and 21. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He also added new opening nights to his performance at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, which will ...
15 Musician Brand Collaborations You Need to Know About
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. Celebrity brand collaborations and endorsement deals are just getting heated up for 2022. Because there are so many partnerships to keep track of, we put together a running list of some of the best brand collaborations for the year (so far). From Maluma’s red-hot clothing collection with Macy’s to DJ Khaled’s stroller line and Jack Harlow joining forces with New Balance, check below for a list of collaborations that you should know about. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Jack Harlow x New Balance Jack Harlow signe...
‘American Idol’ Contestant Noah Thompson Brings Country to John Mayer Cover: Watch
American Idol has reached the pointy end of the season, when just 10 competitors stay in the game. One of those is Noah Thompson, the teen construction worker for Louisa, Kentucky. On Monday night’s (April 25) Top 10 Live reveal, Thompson delivered the goods with a country-flavored take on John Mayer’s “Heartbreak Warfare.” It was a dramatic night that saw Tristen Gressett eliminated and Lady K saved by the judges. There was no such drama for Thompson. “I’m such a private person,” Thompson told Billboard ahead of the live broadcast. “I think I’m always going to be shy. I’m the guy who stays in his room and does his own thing while everybody else goes out to eat.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Shy or not, Thompson now has fans across A...
Stagecoach 2022: Where to Buy Tickets Online & How to Watch From Home
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. Let the good times roll! Stagecoach is back after being canceled the last two years, along with Coachella, due to the pandemic. The three-day country music extravaganza returns to the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. on Friday (April 29). Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs will headline separate nights. Click here for set times. The star-studded performance roster also includes Maren Morris, Midland, Brandi Carlile, Jordan Davis, Breland, Lee Brice, Margo Price, Brothers Osbourne, Colter Wall, Shenandoah, Laci Kaye Booth, The Black Crowes, Tanya...
Everything You Need to Make the Coconut Cloud Smoothie That Went Viral on TikTok
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. Looking for a fun beverage for Earth Day and beyond? The Coconut Cloud Smoothie might be perfect for you. The $17 smoothie from Erewhon Market in Los Angeles went viral on TikTok and will be staying on the menu “a little while longer” due to customer demand, the company announced April 2. For those of you who don’t live in Southern California, or don’t have $17 to spend on a single smoothie, making it at home will save you money in the long run. Social media influencers have been sharing step-by-step video recipes on how to re-create the epic cloud smoothie ...
How to Watch Julia Roberts in ‘Gaslit’ Online for Free
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. Julia Roberts and Sean Penn get political in the true crime series Gaslit, premiering Sunday (April 24) on Starz. The eight-episode series revolves around the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation and focuses on the lesser-known but important players involved in the former commander in chief’s downfall. Roberts plays Martha Mitchell, an outspoken Arkansas socialite nicknamed “The Mouth of the South.” Her husband, former Attorney General John Mitchell (Penn) is among Nixon’s most trusted advisors and his campaign manager. After W...
Here’s Who Won ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14
After a magnificent season, RuPaul’s Drag Race crowned a season 14 winner on Friday (April 22). Filmed at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, where RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! is currently on stage, RuPaul brought out the queens of Drag Race season 14 for a showgirl glitz extravaganza. Unlike past seasons, season 14 got to the grand finale with a top 5 for the first time ever: Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Bosco, Daya Betty, Lady Camden and Willow Pill were all lined up vying for the crown. Each queen performed a song during the broadcast prior to the final lip-sync showdown that determined the winner. Angeria told us to “Check My Track Record,” Bosco heated things up with “Devil,” Daya Betty reminded us she’s a “Fighter,” Willow dragged humanity on “I Hate People” and Camden declared “I Fell Down (I Got...
Shawn Mendes Is Co-Hosting ‘The Tonight Show’ With Jimmy Fallon for One Episode
During his upcoming appearance on The Tonight Show, Shawn Mendes is going to have the chance to sit on either side of the desk. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter is booked to perform his new song “When You’re Gone” Friday (April 29) on the late-night talk show as well as co-host with Jimmy Fallon, NBC announced. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the release, Mendes will join forces with the comedian-turned-host for a joint monologue to kick off the show before sitting down to talk about his upcoming tour. He’ll then switch over to interviewing duty to assist Fallon in his chat with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, afterwards closing out the program with a performance of his March 31-released breakup anthem. “See you there!” Fallon and M...
