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Blink-182‘s much-anticipated reunion album ONE MORE TIME… is here, but if 17 new songs from Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker aren’t enough for you, we’ve got some good news.

Responding to fans asking if there were any “left out” songs from the ONE MORE TIME… sessions for a possible EP or other future release, Barker said, “Yes.”

Barker also answered a number of other questions from fans, sharing that he would dedicate ONE MORE TIME… to late producer Jerry Finn — who worked with blink on albums including Enema of the State — and that the album track “TERRIFIED” was originally written for Box Car Racer, the drummer’s side project with DeLonge.

ONE MORE TIME… is the first album to feature the classic blink lineup of DeLonge, Hoppus and Barker in over 10 years. It includes the singles “EDGING” and “ONE MORE TIME.”

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Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic look back at their days in Nirvana in an upcoming episode of Conan O’Brien‘s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.

The conversation, which also features In Utero producer Steve Albini, will premiere Monday, October 23. You can check out a preview clip now via Billboard.

In the clip, Grohl reflects on how young he, Novoselic and Kurt Cobain were at the time of Nirvana’s explosion following the release of their 1991 album Nevermind.

“We were kids,” Grohl says. “So when you talk about the amount of time that’s gone by, to me it’s not even so much about the years, it’s about the experiences that just kind of led, one after another, going from three kids that were basically living or touring out of a van to then becoming a huge band.”

Grohl and Novoselic’s appearance on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend leads up to the 30th anniversary reissue of In Utero, which drops Friday, October 27. The expanded collection includes remastered audio of the original 1993 record, which would turn out to be Nirvana’s final studio album, along with B-sides and previously unreleased live recordings.

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Scotty McCreery is kicking off the festive season with his new song, “Feel Like the Holidays.”

The track was written by Bobby Hamrick, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Jeremy Bussey and Monty Criswell, and it captures the sights and sounds of Christmas through nostalgic storytelling.

“They’re hanging up tinsel in the windows on Michigan Avenue/ And ice is freezing on the rink at Rockefeller Center, too/ Lights going up on the palm trees down on A1A/ It’s starting to feel/ It’s starting to feel like The Holidays,” Scotty sings in the first verse.

“I love Christmas and Christmas music, so I’m thrilled to release ‘Feel Like the Holidays’ today,” shares Scotty. “It’s got such a classic Christmas song vibe and puts you right in the mood for the holiday season. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we enjoyed recording it.”

“Feel Like the Holidays” is Scotty’s first Christmas release since 2012’s Christmas with Scotty McCreery.

Scotty’s currently ascending the country charts with his latest single, “Cab in a Solo.”

For tickets to his 2024 Cab In A Solo Tour, visit scottymccreery.com.

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Britney Spears is opening up about why she wrote her new memoir, The Woman in Me, amid headlines about several revelations from the book.

These revelations — such as the abortion she had while in a relationship with Justin Timberlake, and that she would often drink cocktails with her mother, Lynne Spears, when she was in eighth grade — led Britney to post an Instagram photo on Friday, October 20, explaining why she decided to write the book.

“My book’s purpose was not to offend anyone by any means !!! That was me then … that is in the past,” Britney wrote. “I don’t like the headlines I am reading … that’s exactly why I quit the business 4 years ago.”

Britney went on to explain that most of the events captured in the book took place over 20 years ago and that she has since moved on.

“It’s a beautiful clean slate from here,” Britney wrote. “I am here to establish it that way for the rest of my life !!!”

While Britney says she didn’t know she needed to write the book at first, it’s left her optimistic about the future.

“Although some might be offended, it has given me closure on all things for a better future,” Britney wrote. “Hopefully I can enlighten people who feel particularly alone in most cases or hurt or misunderstood !!! Again, my motive for this book was not to harp on my past experiences which is what the press is doing and it’s dumb and silly !!! I have moved on since then !!!”

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“Have You Ever” felt you were on “Top of the World” after accomplishing something great? Brandy sure has.

The iconic R&B artist said so in a recent chat with ABC Audio, sharing that she’s “so excited” and so in love with her new holiday album, Christmas with Brandy. 

“I put my heart and soul into it and just, just poured it all into this music,” Brandy said prior to the public announcement of the project’s release date.

The holiday album is a first for the “Best Friend” singer, but it’s a project she’s particularly looking forward to delivering to fans, especially because she’s a lover of all things holiday.

“My mom only cooks twice a year and that’s Thanksgiving and Christmas,” she said. “So I just love the holidays— being with my family and celebrating and opening up gifts and cooking and drinking … it’s all great.”

As for what to expect on the album, Brandy will bring her beloved vocal abilities to holiday classics like “Someday at Christmas,” “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls.” She’ll also offer a few festive originals, like the love-filled “Christmas Party for Two” and the holiday breakup anthem “Feels Different.”

If the mix of jingles isn’t enough, there’s also “Christmas Gift,” Brandy’s cheerful new track featuring her daughter, Sy’Rai.  

With all there is to offer on the star’s upcoming holiday collection, Brandy says she thinks “people are going to really love the project.“

Christmas with Brandy is due out November 10. 

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