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Ye (Kanye West) Reflects on Marriage to Kim Kardashian, Mental Health & More in Candid ‘Thanksgiving Prayer’ Video
Kanye West is hoping to make some positive changes in his life this holiday season. The 44-year-old rapper and fashion mogul, who recently changed his name to Ye, took to social media on Thanksgiving (Nov. 25) to share a reflective video on numerous personal topics, including his troubled marriage to Kim Kardashian, his mental health, his failed 2020 presidential bid, and much more. “All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I’ve caused. I take accountability for my actions,” Ye says in the five-minute clip on Instagram, captioned “Thanksgiving Prayer.” Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The accompanying visual shows West’s Sunday Service Choir, sporting all-black hoodies, sing...
From TIDAL to Hulu, These Streaming Services Are Offering $1 Subscriptions for Black Friday
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 best Black Friday deals this year aren’t just limited to earbuds and home gadgets — you can also score some great streaming deals on music services, and TV and movie streaming sites. What Are the Best Black Friday Streaming Deals? We’ve rounded up the Best Black Friday streaming deals for 2021 which span popular on-demand streamers as well as live TV streaming sites if you’ve cut the cord. Act fast – these are limited-time offers that will expire soon. $1 TIDAL Subscription The best music streaming deal comes courtesy of TIDAL Right now, you can get thre...
U2’s Edge Leading Rock Memorabilia Sale to Help Musicians
When The Edge saw The Rolling Stones perform recently, his mask allowed him to go unrecognized as he watched guitarist Ron Wood from the front row. “I have to say one of the benefits of mask wearing is it’s like a cloaking device if you’re a famous face,” the U2 guitarist recently told The Associated Press while promoting his Music Rising charity and its Dec. 11 auction of famous guitars and other rock memorabilia to support New Orleans musicians hit hard by the pandemic. “Ronnie has donated a beautiful guitar to our auction. So, I was so stoked,” he said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Founded by Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, the charity was started in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina as a means of replacing instruments lost in the flood. Once the...
Billboard Buys: Apple’s AirPods Pro Are Discounted to Their Lowest Price Ever
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. When it comes to earbuds for music, there’s no denying the popularity of AirPods. Apple’s famous all-white earbuds are as much a status symbol as they are an essential go-to for recording artists, podcasters and music producers alike. But we recommend them for everyday use as well, whether you’re listening to music on your daily commute, or need a pair of wireless earbuds for your next FaceTime call or Zoom. While AirPods used to cost a pretty penny, they’re now available for under $200. Apple products never go on sale on their own site, but Amazon has the n...
Midnight Oil Set ‘Resist’ Album, Final Tour
Midnight Oil still has the power, but not the passion for touring. The Australian rock icons are calling time on touring, though the door remains ajar for new recording projects. The live “chapter of their career will come to a memorable close next year,” when they’ll hang up the guitars and share 12 new songs, released as the Resist project, reads a statement posted to their social channels. Resist represents the final recordings with Bones Hillman, the band’s longtime bass player who passed away last November following a battle with cancer. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Live dates in support of the album “will be their final concert tour,” the statement continues, with a string of concerts across Australia and New Zealand due to kick off from Jan. 23, with the first of two s...
Bryan Adams Hospitalized In Italy After Testing Positive to COVID-19
Bryan Adams could use a lucky break. The Canadian rock veteran is receiving treatment in an Italian hospital after testing positive to COVID-19, not for the first time. The “Summer of 69” singer shared his bad luck in a social post. “Here I am, just arrived in Milano, and I’ve tested positive for the second time in a month for Covid,” he writes on Instagram, posted from Milan Malpensa airport. “So it’s off to the hospital for me. Thanks for all your support.” In one of two snaps, Adams shows us the ambulance that awaits. His current condition is not known. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Adams also tested positive Oct. 30 just prior to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, where he was due to join H.E.R. for a performance of “It’s Only Love” in honor ...
Adele Aces Australian Chart Double
Adele is unbeatable in the Land Down Under, where her album 30 (Columbia/Sony) starts in the top spot on the Australian chart, and “Easy On Me” returns to No. 1 on the national singles survey. 30 becomes Adele’s third leader on the ARIA Albums Chart, following 2015’s 25, which logged eight weeks at No. 1; and 2011’s 21, which ran a marathon 32 weeks at the summit, the second longest reign in ARIA Charts history. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Adele Effect” can be felt up-and-down both main charts. With 30 blasting to No. 1, her three catalog albums all climb the chart: 25 rises 11-7, 21 lifts 23-10 and 19 reenters at No. 29. Nine tracks from Adele’s new LP debut in the current ARIA Top 50, including Top 10 entries for “Oh My God” (No. 6) ...
Black Friday Deals 2021: These Are the Best Sales and Sites to Shop 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. Black Friday is here, and major stores and sites are getting a head start on the holiday madness by posting some of the best shopping deals we’ve seen all year — perfect for those who are looking to get an early start on holiday shopping to avoid shipping delays or out-of-stock wishlist items. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the best Black Friday deals for 2021. We’ll be updating this page in the lead up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, especially during that weekend, so bookmark this link and come back to check out the latest deals. S...
Celebrate the Premiere of ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ With These Beatles Turntables
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. It’s been 54 years since the May 26, 1967 release of the Beatles’ classic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club band, and, as expected, searches for Beatles merch have gone up online. For music lovers looking for more than just a T-shirt or hat, Ringo Starr has an official drumstick collaboration with accessories brand, Zildjian. Designed with the drummer himself, the $11.99 sticks feature his signature and trademark star. See them here. Explore Explore Beatles See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But the best piece of...
Adele’s ‘30’ Already Has U.K.’s Biggest Opening Week of 2021
It’s official: Adele’s 30 (Columbia) has the biggest opening week for any album in the U.K. this year. And there’s still time to pile on more chart sales. The Official Charts Company, the U.K.’s charts compiler, typically shares an update on album performances at the midweek stage, ahead of the publication late Friday of its weekly chart. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Adele’s 30 is no ordinary release. The OCC published a rare sales flash Wednesday (Nov. 24), revealing 30 had accumulated 219,000 chart sales so far this frame, eclipsing ABBA’s comeback album Voyage (Polar), which bagged 204,000 chart sales in its first full week. It’s also the loftiest opening tally for a female artist album since Adele’s last LP 25, back in November 2015. The...
The Kid LAROI Rocks Out for ‘Stay’ Performance at 2021 ARIA Awards: Watch
The Kid LAROI is still a kid, but he’s had the kind of year most grown-ups can only dream of. Since the turn of 2021, the teenage singer rapper has bagged his first leader on the Billboard 200, and the Billboard Hot 100 with “Stay,” his global hit with Justin Bieber. The Australian artist (real name Charlton Howard) also hit No. 1 on the singles and albums charts in his homeland, busting records in the process. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Along with the success, full-blown recognition from the music industry. He snagged his first APRA Music Award (for best newcomer), the National Indigenous Music Award for best artist, and he’s shortlisted for best newcomer at the 2022 Grammy Awards. On Wednesday (Nov. 24), the Billboard cover star collecte...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas In U.K., as Holiday Classics Climb Midweek Chart
Christmas is coming early to the U.K. singles chart. Based on midweek sales and streaming data, a string of holiday hits are already mounting their annual pilgrimage up the chart. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Columbia) is the leader of the pack, charging to No. 25 on the Official Chart Update, while Wham is close behind at No. 28 with “Last Christmas” (RCA), the OCC reports. Carey’s evergreen hit reached No. 2 on its release back in 1994, and returned to that peak position in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Last year, more than a quarter century after its release, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” finally nabbed top spot. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [embedded content] Wham’s Christmas classic also took an age to earn its crown. Po...
