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Bayonne Announces New Album Temporary Time, Shares “Right Thing”: Stream
Austin electronic artist Bayonne has announced his third studio album, Temporary Time. The LP is out May 26th via Nettwerk, and along with the news, he’s shared first single “Right Thing.” “To me the overall narrative of Temporary Time is the events following my Dad’s cancer diagnosis in early 2019,” Bayonne said in a statement. “The record explores the emotional journey we went through as a family coming to terms with his declining health. Not every song covers this, but that presentiment is lingering in the back of my mind through it all.” Bayonne continued, “During much of the recording process, I was in a pretty deep state of depression, which is pronounced throughout some of the lyricism. I started focusing on my mental health and things eventually became much easier for me, but ...
Ben Savage to Run for Congress
Months after an unsuccessful bid at West Hollywood City Council, Boy Meets World star Ben Savage has turned his attention to Congress. As Deadline reports, the actor filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to run for California’s 30th District seat, which is currently held by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank. Though she hasn’t announced plans to step down, Schiff is expected to run for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, opening the door for Savage’s campaign. The actor is a registered Democrat who, despite not winning his campaign for city council, has some political experience: he completed a political science degree at Stanford, where he interned for then-U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) in 2003. As a city council candidate, Savage named affordable housing and community safety...
Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman Takes Leave of Absence
Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman has announced a leave of absence from the band in order to focus on his mental health. “Without divulging all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years. So, to avoid fading away and never returning, I will be taking a break from work which regrettably includes stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell,” Trohman wrote in a statement posted to the band’s Instagram page on Wednesday. Trohman’s announcement came hours after Fall Out Boy announced their newest album, So Much (For) Stardust. He acknowledged the awkward timing, writing, “It pains me to make this decision, especially when we are releasing a new album that fills me with great pride (the sin I’m most proud of).” Advertisement Related V...
Skrillex Drops Spritely “Leave Me Like This” House Track
After delivering electric pop-up performances with Fred again.. and Four Tet in London, Skrillex now builds off the momentum of breakthrough tracks “Rumble” and “Way Back” with “Leave Me Like This” featuring producer Bobby Rapps. A wizard on the decks and the mastermind behind some of the biggest tracks in dance music, Skrillex looks to have found his footing recently, working with fresh talent in the likes of PinkPantheress and Fred Again.. to push new sounds in a scene that developed quietly during the pandemic. His latest track brings in hypnotic vocal chops in the intro before breaking down into bass house while working in his “Oh my god!” sample from the 2010 classic “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” “Had the toughest year of my life in 22, as did so many others. I literally found my...
On the Radar Latin: J Noa, Un Leon Marinero & More Emerging Artists to Discover
Every month, Billboard Latin editors feature a small group of new, or relatively unknown, artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover. Our first 2023 edition of “On the Radar Latin” includes emerging artists who we found either in a Spotify playlist or at a music showcase, for example. See our recommendations below: BRATTY Country: Mexico Why they should be on your radar: There’s an alluring, whimsical quality about Culiacán, Sinaloa artist BRATTY — whether it’s her breathy dolce vocals coupled with bedroom lo-fi productions or her unapologetic pop punk side. On the lyrical front, the artist disp...
Aubrey Plaza Shares a ‘Crazy’ Kiss With Chloe Fineman in New ‘SNL’ Promo
It’s Aubrey Plaza is finally making her debut on Saturday Night Live, and she wants to make sure she’s perfect. In a new promo for this weekend’s episode of the long-running comedy sketch show, the White Lotus star appeared alongside SNL cast member Chloe Fineman to reveal that she’s more than ready to grace the stage at studio 8H. “I’m excited,” Plaza tells Fineman in the promo. “And oh my God, I love your impressions. Drew Barrymore is my favorite.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Plaza then launches into a dramatic impression of Marcia Gay Harden in the 2000 film Pollock, which did not impress the SNL star. Trying to be polite, Fineman asked Plaza if she could do an impression that’s “a little more fun.” At t...
MONSTA X’s ‘Deny’ Leads ‘REASON’ Invasion on Hot Trending Songs Chart
Music from MONSTA X’s new six-song EP REASON swarms Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart, powered by Twitter, dated Jan. 21, led by “Deny” at No. 1. Billboard’s Hot Trending charts, powered by Twitter, track global music-related trends and conversations in real-time across Twitter, viewable over either the last 24 hours or past seven days. A weekly, 20-position version of the chart, covering activity from Friday through Thursday of each week, posts alongside Billboard’s other weekly charts on Billboard.com each Tuesday, with the latest tracking period running Jan. 6-12. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Deny” is one of five songs to feature on the latest list upon the EP’s Jan. 9 release. All of the songs reach the top 10, with “Deny” followed b...
Cardi B & Offset Weren’t “Seeing Eye To Eye” But He Fought For Their Marriage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Cardi B continues to be an open book. In a new interview she discusses a rough patch in her relationship with Offset. Per Complex, the Bronx bombshell recently sat down with Jason Lee for The Jason Lee Show on REVOLT. The two discussed a variety of topics, but opening up regarding some of her and Offset’s past relationship issues seemed to be the highlight of the visit. Related Stories “Me and Offset, we was not seeing eye to eye,” Bardi revealed. “This was, like, the same year that I filed for divorce and everything. I’m going let him talk about this, because…the main thing that was really bothering me, I’m [going] let him say it himself. I want him to say it because I feel like that’s really part of his story.” While she...
Machine Gun Kelly Calls Critics Of His Wild Fashion Sense “Insecure”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alexander Tamargo / Getty Machine Gun Kelly is one of Hip-Hop’s most eclectic figures. The “Bad Things” rapper/actor is working to become a fashion icon. But this week, MGK lashed out at critics of his eclectic style. The clapback came after MGK shared a picture rocking a shiny silver suit with silver accessories, and David Bowie-inspired silver eye makeup for Fashion Week. He captioned the photo, “i call this: if jules from euphoria went to milan.” The picture garnered mixed comments with some fans supporting, while others remembered the rapper’s former fashion flow. “Lace up Mgk would have neverrrr worn makeup .. smh i get high fashion but u dont need eyeshadow on mannn,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Nah this ain’t fashion.” The Cleveland ...
Black Twitter Has A Field Day After Alleged Homophobe Boosie’s Daughter Goes IG Official With Girlfriend
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz has generally become the poster child for homophobia due mostly to his abject inability to keep Lil Nas X’s and Zaya Wade’s names out of his mouth. Seriously, I need an iron that can press my shirt the way Boosie is pressed about LGBTQ folks proudly existing out in the open. So, now, Black Twitter is forced to ask questions now that the “Wipe Me Down” rapper’s own 20-year-old daughter, Iviona Hatch, is flexing on the Gram with her current boo—who happens to also be a woman. From MadameNoir: Related Stories Hatch, who goes by Poison Ivi, was seen in a pic posted by her lady with the caption, “Endlessly in love with you.” During an Instagram Live in 2021, Hatch revealed that she dates girls s...
Late Icon André Leon Talley’s Fashion Collection Is Going To Auction
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WWD / Getty The world will have the chance to own a piece of fashion history. Some of André Leon Talley’s prized items are going to auction. As per High Snobiety, the late great’s fashion collection is going under the hammer. This February, Christie’s is proud to present the collection of the legendary fashion editor André Leon Talley. As the first Black man to hold the title Creative Director of American Vogue, Mr. Talley held a rarefied status in the fashion industry. His discerning taste extended well beyond fashion and his personal collection encompasses haute couture, handbags, jewelry, fine art, literature and decorative arts. As a whole, the collection is both glamourous and intimate, reflecting his decades-long relationships with icons includ...
The National Announce Tour and New Album Featuring Taylor Swift, Sufjan Stevens, and Phoebe Bridgers
The National: 05-20 Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre *05-21 Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre *05-24 Washington, D.C. – The Anthem *05-26 Boston, MA – Boston Calling Music Festival05-28 Napa, CA – Bottlerock Festival05-30 Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre *06-02 Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield *06-03 Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield *06-04 Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park *06-05 Burnaby, British Columbia – Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park *08-01 Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia ~08-03 New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl ~08-07 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit ~08-08 Madison, WI – The Sylvee ~08-09 Minneapolis, MN – The Armory&n...
