Reba McEntire has released an acoustic version of her 1994 hit “Till You Love Me.” The track previews her forthcoming new album, Not That Fancy, due out October 6.
Breland has dropped a feel-good new song, “Cowboy Don’t,” which he co-wrote with Zachary Manno and Haley Mae Campbell. Of the track, Breland says, “I’ve been playing this at my live shows for the past six months or so and watching the crowd go absolutely wild just pumps me up! I love the energy in the room I get from this song, and I’m stoked to have it officially out now.”
Kassi Ashton‘s My Opry Debut video is out now on YouTube. The clip features interviews with Kassi, as well as backstage and onstage footage from her special night.
She opened up about working on her long-awaited upcoming album in her Vogue México y Latinoaméricacover story, telling the Latin magazine that she’s in full album mode.
“I’m not going to release any more collaborations,” Cardi said. “I’m going to put out my next solo single.”
At the time of her discussion with Vogue Mexico y Latinoamérica, she dished that she was working on the project’s cover art and different ideas for the next record “because it’s definitely coming up.”
“Everyone always tells me I should put the record out now. They did when I released ‘WAP’ [with Megan TheeStallion] and when I released ‘Up,’ but I always let them know I’m not going to wait long after all these singles.”
She added, “So stay tuned because it’s coming out very soon.”
The update comes not long after a slew of releases by the New York rapper, including “Jealousy,” her most recent track with husband Offset, “Point Me 2” with FendiDa Rappa and Latto‘s “Put It On the Floor Again.”
Cyndi Lauper is adding her vocals to a new take on her track “Come On Home.”
The new recording has singer-songwriter Danni Baylor singing lead, with Lauper adding backing vocals. It will be released digitally on September 1 and will benefit the nonprofit Sound Mind Network, which helps those battling mental health issues and drug addiction.
“The more we learn about mental health, the better we are as a society.This is an issue we have swept under the rug forever,” Lauper shares. “My hope is that ‘Come On Home’ can raise money to eliminate the shame around mental health that has caused a lot of people to needlessly suffer.”
“Come On Home” originally appeared on Cyndi’s 1994 greatest hits album, Twelve Deadly Cyns…and Then Some. The new version will be part of a new compilation album to benefit the Sound Mind Network. Other artists featured on the album include Joan Osborne, The BaconBrothers and Taj Mahal.
KISS is getting closer to the end of their final tour, and Gene Simmons is feeling good about the band’s decision to retire from the road.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Simmons says he feels “a great sense of pride” about the band’s long career.
“The idea that anybody would give me a chance … to be able to get a job that allows you to wear more makeup and higher heels than you ever wore and get paid well for it … It doesn’t get better than that,” Simmons said.
But after 50 years on the road, he wants to end things with “a little dignity,” noting his thought is they should “get off the stage before it’s too late. So, [I’m] still looking good. Hair’s there. A little less hair, but it’s there.”
He added, “I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I’m deliriously happy.”
KISS will launch the final leg of their End of the Road World Tour on October 19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. They’ll play their final two shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden December 1 and 2. A complete list of dates can be found at kissonline.com.
In addition to all the extra video and music content she’s releasing, Ariana Grande is tying her R.E.M. Beauty line into the 10th anniversary celebration of her debut album, Yours Truly.
During a Q&A posted on TikTok on August 28, Ariana answered the fan question, “Are we going to have products from R.E.M. Beauty inspired by this album?” The answer is yes.
“Would I not?” Ariana replied. She continued, “I know you’re very annoyed with me and my little makeup, but it’s coming. There’s more.”
Ariana was seemingly referring to the fact that some fans would prefer she spend more time on her music.
She added, “It’s really cute. It’s very Yours Truly-inspired and pink and girly and sweet. It’s very pretty.” No word yet on when it’ll be available.
Speaking of “pink and girly and sweet,” during the Q&A, Ariana also explained why she changed the original cover of Yours Truly, which showed her kneeling on a bed of roses, wearing a pink dress against a pink background.
“Well, it’s horrible,” Ariana said, then corrected herself. “Not horrible [but] … you were right. You guys got very angry when you saw it. I was very sad about that, and I changed it.”
“You were right, but you’re not always right. Your bullying has been consistent for the past 10 years,” she added. “You hated it. You were like, ‘This is f****** ugly, mom, change it.’ So I did.”
She then said dramatically, “Sometimes it works. Sometimes it leaves me with wounds that make me question everything I’ve done since.”
Shania Twain turns 58 today (August 28), and she’s feeling both celebratory and grateful.
“Today I’m celebrating another trip around the sun [smiling face with hearts emoji] I’m so grateful for a wonderful year and excited for what’s ahead,” Shania reflects on X, formerly known as Twitter, alongside an onstage performance video of “You’re Still The One.”
“This song becomes more and more about me and you guys – still together, still going strong! Happy Birthday to me and lots of good health and happiness to you [heart hands emoji],” she shares.
The newly released Diamond Edition of Shania’s 1997 album, Come On Over,is out now.
The late songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in almost 20 years.
The pair is back in the top five thanks to Doja Cat’s latest hit, “Paint the Town Red,” which is at #5 this week. Doja’s track samples the songwriting pair’s classic “Walk On By,” which was made famous in 1964 by Dionne Warwick.
The last time Bacharach and David were in the top 10 was in 2004 thanks to Twista’s “Slow Jamz,” featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. It included a sample of Luther Vandross’ cover of their song “A House Is Not A Home,” which was originally recorded by Warwick in 1964.
Bacharach and David began their songwriting partnership in the 1950s, writing such hits as “Do You Know The Way To San Jose,” “I Know I’ll Never Love This Way Again,” “I Say A Little Prayer For You,” “What’s New Pussycat,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and many others.
Bacharach passed away in February 2023; David died in September 2012.
Foreigner is currently on their Farewell tour, and it looks like they are ready to say goodbye to their Las Vegas residency as well.
The band just announced their final shows in Sin City, dubbed the Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour residency at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The residency will consist of 16 shows taking place in two parts: March 6-April 6 and October 25-November 9.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, September 1, at 10 a.m. PT. The complete schedule can be found at venetianlasvegas.com.
In the meantime, Foreigner’s Farewell tour continues through November. It hits Clarkston, Michigan, on Wednesday, August 30. A complete list of dates can be found at foreigneronline.com.
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Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are back together on a new single arriving September 1 with Nelly Furtado, but they’ll also be back together on your TV.
ESPN has announced that the two artists will be curating music for select Monday Night Football games; the music will be heard during live telecasts, in promotional spots and during pregame shows for seven weeks throughout the 2023-24 season.
The first music you’ll hear from the partnership is that Nelly Furtado single, which is called “Keep Goin’ Up.” It’s featured in ESPN’s Week 1 Monday Night Footballpromotional spot for the Jets vs. the Buffalo Bills.
Here’s the full schedule for JT and Tim’s curation activities:
Week 1: Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
Week 6: Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 11: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16: Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 18 Doubleheader: TBD
Wild Card Round (Postseason): TBD
Divisional Round (Postseason): TBD
ESPN’s senior director of sports marketing, Curtis Friends, said in a statement, “We’ve had Diplo, DJ Khaled, Drake and Marshmello and this fifth season, for the first time, we have two curators in Timbaland/JT [that] we know will energize all us fans for this NFL football season.”
Tim McGraw may have collaborated with a slew of artists over the span of his multi-decade music career, but there are still several superstars on his dream duet bucket list.
During a recent round of Ask Me Anything backstage with Good Morning America, Tim was asked if he’d ever rerecord any of his early hits as a duet with other artists. His response featured a multi-genre list of singers and his wife, Faith Hill.
“I would love to go back and re-record all of my songs through the ’90s and early 2000s when I was on Curb Records. I would love to go back and re-record those songs and do them as duets with different artists,” he shares. “I mean, I have a long list of artists who I admire and adore who I’d love to sing with.”
“First on the list would be Bruce Springsteen. He’s one of my all-time favorites. Not only as an artist but as a human being. He’s fantastic,” says Tim. “I would love to sing with George Strait. Of course, I would always want Faith on any project that I do. Adele would be fantastic and a lot of fun.”
