On Thursday night, August 15th, Miley Cyrus released an emotional new song, “Slide Away.” The pop star unveiled the track along with its provocative artwork, which features a collection of bottles of alcohol (one empty) and pills floating in water. The song, which features guitar over a snappy beat, is her first new material since […]
On October 4, Island/UMe will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hoobastank’s sophomore studio album The Reason with a multi-format reissue that includes five bonus tracks. In addition to being released as a digital deluxe edition, The Reason also makes its vinyl debut on both standard black and limited-edition white vinyl. Both vinyl editions will include […]
To celebrate the continuing cultural impact of The Roots, Geffen and UMe/Urban Legends will re-issue the bands’ iconic Things Fall Apart, Do You Want More ?!!??! and Illadelph Halflife to commemorate the anniversary of each album’s release. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Things Fall Apart, with Do You Want More?!!!??! celebrating its 25th […]
1960 – Connie Francis begins working on the film “Where the Boys Are.” 1965 – The Rolling Stones single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was released in the U.S. 1967 – The New York Times reported about a noise reduction system for album and tape recording developed by technicians R. and D.W. Dolby. Elektra Record’s […]
Maren Morris enlisted the help of her husband, Ryan Hurd, for the video for new single “The Bones.” In the three-minute clip, directed by Alex Ferrari, the couple enjoy some downtime together during a vacation in Hawaii. The beautifully shot clip follows Morris and Hurd as they chase waterfalls throughout Hawaii and enjoy some alone […]
History and literature intersect in a unique exhibit at American Writers Museum in Chicago. Tools of the Trade features typewriters used by iconic American authors, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, and journalists. Included in this one-of-a-kind exhibit are typewriters used by Orson Welles (The Stranger, Citizen Kane), Hugh Hefner (Playboy, Esquire), Gwendolyn Brooks (A House in Bronzeville) […]
Wednesday evening, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees & legendary British rock ‘n’ roll icons Def Leppard launched their exclusive headlining residency show, Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency, to a sold-out crowd at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Produced by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the rock spectacle […]
Singer/songwriter Ruthie Collins opens the next chapter of her musical repertoire as she releases “Joshua Tree,” available today (8/16) across all digital platforms. “Joshua Tree” invites listeners into the place that many, including Collins, have called a spiritual experience. Today, Billboard is exclusively premiering the song’s “picturesque” official lyric video. Produced by Wesley Harllee and […]
On Friday, August 16th, Sam Smith surprised fans with a new version of his latest smash hit, “How Do You Sleep?”. Accompanied only by gently plucked acoustic guitar and subtle strings, the stripped-down version of the song puts Smith’s vocals front-and-center, amping up the song’s dramatic pull. The stripped down feel holds high contrast to the original […]
J Skillz Records/Kalvary recording artist, multi-GRAMMY ® nominated and Multi-Platinum R&B producer, writer and singer Johnny Gill, unveils details of his highly-anticipated eighth studio album, GAME CHANGER II. The 11-track album is available for pre-order and will be available everywhere on September 6. “I’ve always been aware of how powerful women are. From my Mom, […]