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Ed Sheeran is giving fans a little taste of his contribution to pal Taylor Swift’s re-recorded version of Red.

On Instagram Monday, Ed shared a snippet of himself rerecording his part for their duet “Everything Has Changed.” In the caption, he did his part to help spread the word that the vinyl for Red (Taylor’s Version) is up for pre-order today and the album is available to pre-save on streaming platforms.

“Here’s a video of me rerecording my bit for a song you might know,” Ed wrote. “There’s also a brand-new song me and Taylor wrote the first day we met called ‘Run’ that’s out with the new version of the record, November 19th. Enjoy guys! Was so fun reliving all of this.”

Earlier on Monday, Taylor announced the vinyl pre-order news by officially joining TikTok.

Meanwhile, Ed announced last week that his new album, = [Equals], will be out October 29.

 

 

 

 

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Kacey Musgraves is star-crossed in her highly anticipated new album. 

Kacey announced Monday that star-crossed is the name of her fourth studio album, which will be released on September 10. It’s the follow-up to her multi-Grammy-winning 2018 project, Golden Hour. Kacey teams up again with producers Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk on the 15-track album, which features tracks titled “good wife,” “angel,” “camera roll,” and “gracias a la vida,” which translates to “thanks to life,” and more.  

star-crossed is built around the concept of a modern-day tragedy in three acts, in light of her divorce from ex-husband Ruston Kelly. After teasing the title track on Instagram over the weekend, the singer has now dropped the song in full. 

Alongside the album, Kacey will debut star-crossed: the film via Paramount+ featuring Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy, actress Victoria Pedretti of The Haunting of Hill House, singer Princess Nokia, comedian Megan Stalter and RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Symone. 

The trailer for the film depicts Kacey as an out-of-the-ordinary bride who ultimately reclaims her freedom, with shots of her running alongside a black stallion and dancing with drag queens in the street in the middle of the desert.

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As Beyoncé and Jay-Z confirmed with their 2018 duo album, Everything Is Love in their life, and Tiffany agrees as The Carters star in the jewelry company’s new ABOUT LOVE campaign.

In a series of ads debuting September 2, Beyoncé models the iconic Tiffany Yellow Diamond, and Jay wears Jean Schlumberger‘s legendary Bird on a Rock brooch, customized as cuff links.

Mrs. Carter is only the fourth person ever to wear the Tiffany Yellow Diamond, which has last worn by Lady Gaga at the Oscars in 2019. The stone features over 100 carats of white diamonds.

“Love is the diamond that the jewelry and art decorate,” Bey and Jay say in a statement to People.

The campaign also features a 22-carat yellow diamond ring and a 15.02-carat emerald-cut diamond ring, plus an 18-carat yellow and rose gold bracelet

“Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the epitome of the modern love story. As a brand that has always stood for love, strength and self-expression, we could not think of a more iconic couple that better represents Tiffany’s values,” says Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany’s EVP of product and communications. “We are honored to have the Carters as a part of the Tiffany family.”

Queen Bey posted three photos on Instagram of her wearing a black gown with mesh opera gloves. Hova joins her in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie.

A film about the campaign, shot by Jay, will be released September 15 featuring Beyoncé’s version of “Moon River.”

In partnership with The Carters, Tiffany is donating $2 million toward scholarship and internship programs for historically Black colleges and universities.

 

 

 

 

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Lil Nas X used to work at Taco Bell in his pre-fame days. Now, he’s teaming up with the fast-food chain in a whole new way.

The singer has been appointed as Taco Bell’s Chief Impact Officer, meaning he’ll be collaborating with the company on exciting new brand experiences.

In his first 60 days in the role, Lil Nas X will launch an exclusive experience, including new menu innovations, tied to the upcoming release of his album, Montero. Lil Nas will also make a cameo in Taco Bell’s breakfast advertising campaign, which kicks off Monday.

“Lil Nas X knows the job, the experience and the culture Taco Bell creates for its fans — including its people,” CEO of Taco Bell Mark King says in a statement. “This unique partnership will deliver on more than just marketing, allowing us to tap into the genius of Lil Nas X to inspire our team members and align with our commitment to unlocking opportunities for young people.”

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Pixies have canceled their upcoming fall tour amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

The itinerary includes a run of headlining dates beginning September 10 in Port Chester, New York, as well as sets at festivals including Summerfest and Riot Fest.

“Pixies have determined that with the current surge in COVID cases made worse by the Delta variant, this is the right decision for their fans, crew members and themselves, and ask that their fans stay safe and healthy,” a press release reads.

Pixies were also scheduled to open for two Nine Inch Nails shows in Cleveland. Those were scrapped last week when Trent Reznor and company announced they were canceling all live shows for 2021.

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Black Label Society has announced a new album called Doom Crew Inc.

The 11th studio effort from Zakk Wylde and company — and their first since 2018’s Grimmest Hits — is due out November 26. You can listen to the lead single, “Set You Free,” now via digital outlets.

“We incorporated Father Dario even more into the solos, doubling with me and being more involved in that regard,” says Wylde, referring to guitarist Dario Lorina. “It really, truly is a two-guitar album, more so than ever. A twin guitar band, whether it’s the Allman Brothers or Judas Priest, with harmony lines, unison lines, and trading off solos.”

Here’s the Doom Crew Inc. track list:

“Set You Free”
“Destroy & Conquer”
“You Made Me Want to Live”
“Forever and a Day”
“End of Days”
“Ruins”
“Forsake”
“Love Reign Down”
“Gospel of Lies”
“Shelter Me”
“Gather All My Sins”
“Farewell Ballad”

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Marlon Wayans revealed in a new interview that a promise he made to his mother is why he has never married.

The 49-year-old actor recently spoke with Essence and explained, “I never got married because I knew my mom needed me.”

Wayans, whose mother, Elvira Alethia, died last year at age 81, continued, “On her death bed, I said, ‘Can I tell you something woman?’ She was in a lot of pain and she was fighting to stay alive and I say, ‘I’m 47 years old and I’ve never been married because I always wanted you to be my number one girl.'”

“My mother turned over, she looked at me, she grabbed my hand, and she pulled me close to her. I said ‘I know, I love you too,'” the Respect star shared. 

Said Wayans, “I gave her a kiss and I said, ‘I’ll see you soon, but not that soon because I got a s*** load of life to live.’ She laughed in pain, and I gave her a kiss, and those were my last words to my mom.”

The White Chicks star said he is now starting to open up to the idea of marriage and told the outlet, “Yeah, I probably got one in me. Just one.”

“I like things to bend and not break, and I feel like when you get married, you have to get divorced in order to either be separated or together,” he added. “I like friendships because you just learn each other and you just grow and you just get better.”

The comedian shares two children — Amai Zackary Wayans, 21, and Shawn Howell Wayans, 19 — with longtime partner Angela Zackery.  The two, who never married, went their separate ways in 2013.

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During a performance at Barefoot Country Music Festival in New Jersey this weekend, Carrie Underwood got caught in the rain — but she kept the music going. 

Carrie shared a video to Instagram that shows her belting out her signature hit, “Before He Cheats,” strutting down the catwalk as rain pours down around her onto the packed crowd. But the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the concertgoers, who sang loudly with the superstar.

“I’m siiiiiiinging in the rain. Such a fun night in Jersey at the @barefootcountrymusicfest !!! I couldn’t have hoped for a better crowd…or better weather!” Carrie captioned the special moment, thanking fans for the love.  

She and Jason Aldean are racing up the charts with their collaborative duet, “If I Didn’t Love You,” which is currently at #15 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

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The Killers‘ new album, Pressure Machine, has debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200.

The seventh studio effort from Brandon Flowers and company enters the chart at number nine with 26,000 equivalent album units, 22,000 of which were traditional album sales.

With Pressure Machine, each of The Killers’ seven albums has landed on the Billboard 200 top 10, with 2017’s Wonderful Wonderful being their only number-one. As impressive as that might be, it doesn’t hold a candle to The Killers’ chart performance in the U.K., where they’ve hit number one on the Official Albums Chart with every studio record.

The Killers were poised to play songs from Pressure Machine during this past weekend’s We Love NYC concert in Central Park before the event was scrapped due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Henri. However, viewers of the CNN broadcast caught a backstage rendition of “Mr. Brightside” with guest backing vocals by CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King, who filmed the performance.

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