Music notes: Taylor Swift, ‘Pitch Perfect’, 98 Degrees and Katharine McPhee

Music notes: Taylor Swift, ‘Pitch Perfect’, 98 Degrees and Katharine McPhee
Music notes: Taylor Swift, ‘Pitch Perfect’, 98 Degrees and Katharine McPhee

Taylor Swift‘s home on Cornelia Street in New York City — yes, she sang about it on her Lover album — is up for sale and could be yours for $45,000 a month. Corcoran listed the 1870s carriage house-turned-luxury home that Taylor once rented. It has four bedrooms, five baths, three gas fireplaces and more perks fit for a pop star.

Jeff Timmons, Drew Lachey and Justin Jeffre of 98 DegreesErik Michael Estrada from O-Town, and Jamie Jones from All-4-One teamed up or a cover of “O Holy Night” featuring the Sequoia Symphony. This is part of the group’s soon-to-be-launched A Boy Band Christmas Tour, which kicks off December 2.

Adam Devine returns as Bumper in the Pitch Perfect spin-off Bumper in Berlin and a new promo sees the actor belting out a new song by Ryan Tedder. The song is called “Know My Name,” which he sings with actress Sarah Hyland. The series premieres on Peacock Wednesday.

Katharine McPhee revealed her grandparents once gave her canned tuna for the holidays. “My grandparents, as they started to get older, they started giving the family really, really weird gifts from their travels,” she told Page Six. “And the last one that was very strange was a box full of canned tuna.” She noted the tuna was “fresh” and hadn’t been sitting in a closet somewhere. Her husband, David Foster, joked his grandparents would give him an orange every Christmas. “What’s up with that?” he remarked.


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Music notes: Taylor Swift, ZAYN, Lizzo, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees and ’Pitch Perfect’

Music notes: Taylor Swift, ZAYN, Lizzo, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees and ’Pitch Perfect’
Music notes: Taylor Swift, ZAYN, Lizzo, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees and ’Pitch Perfect’

 Taylor Swift‘s home on Cornelia Street in New York City — yes, she sang about it on her Lover album — is up for sale and could be yours for $45,000 a month. Corcoran listed the 1870s carriage house-turned-luxury home that Taylor once rented. It has four bedrooms, five baths, three gas fireplaces and more perks fit for a pop star.

ZAYN teased he has something coming out on Friday that features guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. He took to Twitter and teased a brief snippet of what appears to be him singing Hendrix’s “Angel,” which was featured on the rocker’s posthumous album The Cry of Love. 

Lizzo danced with Kim Kardashian‘s daughter North West after her concert in Los Angeles. The reality star shared the TikTok video of North teaching Lizzo a new dance before the group dissolves into laughter.

Sam Asghari has quite the motivational neon sign at his gym — a nod to wife Britney Spears‘ 2013 hit “Work B****.”  He has a bright pink fluorescent sign that says that right above the door. “A little motivation,” he captioned the Instagram Story.

Jeff Timmons, Drew Lachey and Justin Jeffre of 98 DegreesErik Michael Estrada from O-Town and Jamie Jones from All-4-One teamed up for a cover of “O Holy Night” featuring the Sequoia Symphony. This is part of the group’s soon-to-be-launched A Boy Band Christmas Tour, which kicks off December 2.

Adam Devine returns as Bumper in the Pitch Perfect spin-off Bumper in Berlin and a new promo sees the actor belting out a new song by Ryan Tedder. The song is called “Know My Name,” which he sings with actress Sarah Hyland. The series premieres on Peacock Wednesday.


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Summer Walker tries hand at rapping in new song “Sense dat God gave you”

Summer Walker tries hand at rapping in new song “Sense dat God gave you”
Summer Walker tries hand at rapping in new song “Sense dat God gave you”
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(Note Language) Summer Walker is by no means a rapper, but that didn’t stop her from having some fun on a rap song.

The singer teamed up with her friend Sexyy Red for “Sense dat God gave you,” released with a music video that sees the girls twerking outside of a gas station.

“I’m NOT a rapper lmao I just wanted to do hood rat stuff with my friend @sexyy.red314,” Summer wrote on Instagram alongside a clip of the visual.

Summer’s new video was seemingly a way for her to have fun amid her pregnancy and recent thoughts about the industry’s perception of her actual, R&B-based discography.

Neither the singer nor her sophomore album, Still Over It, received nods from the Recording Academy, prompting her to address the snub on her Instagram Story.

“Thanks for all the overflowing love in my dm’s… & as for the grammys for a 2nd time, the math is literally not mathing…,” she wrote. “I was gone post some numbers but it’s ok, at least the streets f*** with me. y’all always pack out every show & support everytime I drop so thanks for the love I do receive.”

She then reaffirmed her love for her fans after failing to secure the Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Album awards at the AMAs.

“Thank goodness for my fans lmao,” Summer wrote. “Y’all the only ones gone give a b**** some credit.”

 

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Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s ‘Yellowstone’ song, Tyler Hubbard’s Thanksgiving plans + more

Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s ‘Yellowstone’ song, Tyler Hubbard’s Thanksgiving plans + more
Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s ‘Yellowstone’ song, Tyler Hubbard’s Thanksgiving plans + more

In case you missed it, Lainey Wilson debuted a new song during Sunday night’s Yellowstone episode. Called “Smell Like Smoke,” the song is available now.

Tyler Hubbard will play the halftime show at the Vikings vs. Patriots Thanksgiving Day game in Minnesota.

Brandi Carlile has announced her The Mothership Weekend, a Mother’s Day celebration planned for May 12-14 in Miramar Beach, Florida. Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, The Milk Carton Kids and more will perform.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ sits atop ‘Billboard’’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ sits atop ‘Billboard’’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ sits atop ‘Billboard’’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart
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Beyoncé‘s Renaissance previously topped the Billboard 200, as well as Billboard‘s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top R&B Albums, but now it’s making its mark on the dance/electronic charts.

Billboard reports the album is now dominating the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart after the publication noticed the reception from the dance community and reevaluated its genre categorization.

While the album is now catching steam in the dance/electronic categories, Renaissance‘s singles have long been charting in the genre. Following the project’s release, “Break My Soul,” “Pure/Honey,” “Summer Renaissance” and “Thique” landed on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Most recently, the viral TikTok hit “Cuff It” debuted on the Hot Dance/Mix Show Airplay.

Renaissance dropped in July as Bey’s seventh studio effort. It’s been nominated in both R&B and dance categories for the Grammy Awards next year. The album, which is part of a three-act project, was recently named among TIME‘s Best Albums of 2022; it’s #3 on the list.

 

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Bonnie Raitt booked for Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend festival

Bonnie Raitt booked for Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend festival
Bonnie Raitt booked for Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend festival
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Bonnie Raitt is set to help Brandi Carlile celebrate motherhood next May. The singer is one of several artists who have signed on for Brandi’s new Mothership Weekend festival, taking place May 12 to 14 aka Mother’s Day weekend, in Miramar Beach, Florida. 

“This is a celebration of matriarchy through rock & roll,” Brandi shares on Instagram. “Bring the kids, bring your wife, bring your mom, or just come alone and you’ll immediately find yourself surrounded by family.” 

Bonnie is booked to perform Sunday, right before Brandi’s headlining spot, with Fancy Hagood also on Sunday’s bill. Brandi also headlines Friday, on a bill that includes Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and Danielle Ponder, with Hozier headlining Saturday’s bill with Mavis Staples, The Milk Carton Kids and Katie Pruitt

Tickets go on sale December 5 through the festival’s website.

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GAYLE reveals how she and Taylor Swift first met, flirts with potential collab

GAYLE reveals how she and Taylor Swift first met, flirts with potential collab
GAYLE reveals how she and Taylor Swift first met, flirts with potential collab
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GAYLE, one of the openers on Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour, revealed how the two met up for the first time.

Speaking with E! News, the singer explained, “I was playing at this award show which is called NSAI — Nashville Songwriter Association International — which helps songwriters get more rights, royalties and all of that.” Her  song “abcdefu” was nominated for that event.

“It’s a very high honor especially because it’s writers saying, ‘I appreciate the song,'” GAYLE explained before diving into how she and Taylor crossed paths.

Taylor, as it turned out, was nominated for Artist/Writer of the Decade.

“I obviously didn’t think she was going to show up,” GAYLE explained. “All the sudden I was there and she was there. and I played ‘abc’ and she came up to me and was like, ‘You did such a good job, I love the song’ and was being very complimentary and said some very encouraging things.”

And the rest was history. GAYLE also took a moment to honor the hitmaker, saying, “Genuinely what she has done for women in Nashville and female songwriters — she showed us we can do it.” The teen singer adds she thanked Taylor for inspiring her.

“I wanted to personally thank her for giving me the inspiration to move to Nashville and become a songwriter and I don’t think I would be where I am if it wasn’t for her showing me I could maybe do it,” she said.

Now, fans are curious to see if GAYLE and Taylor will unleash a collaboration. “Anything she wants I am there,” she declared.

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Paramore issues statement in support of LGBTQ+ community following Colorado Springs shooting

Paramore issues statement in support of LGBTQ+ community following Colorado Springs shooting
Paramore issues statement in support of LGBTQ+ community following Colorado Springs shooting
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Paramore has shared a statement supporting the LGBTQ+ community following the mass shooting at the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs last Saturday, which killed at least five people and injured many others.

The post begins with Hayley Williams and company taking issue with “when someone says to not politicize moments like the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs,” declaring, “The hatred and the prejudice against any marginalized group is historically political.” 

“Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is hatred, be it policy or a locker room conversation,” Paramore writes. “Politicians and other powerful people have a choice. Just like walking into a nightclub full of human beings and taking their lives was a choice in favor of hatred.”

“If you spew hate and it echoes, expect an infinite amount of potential outcomes,” the band continues. “Including people coming to the conclusion that maybe it’s time to start holding people accountable for the way they use their power to divide and normalize hatred. “

The statement concludes with Paramore writing that their “hearts go out to the entire community in Colorado Springs,” along with the “LGBTQ+ community and the families and friends who lost precious people who are more than just a statistic or a headline.”

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Meek Mill drops ‘Flamerz 5’ on mixtape sites

Meek Mill drops ‘Flamerz 5’ on mixtape sites
Meek Mill drops ‘Flamerz 5’ on mixtape sites
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(Note Language) Meek Mill‘s Flamerz mixtape series continues with its fifth installment. Flamerz 5 is out now, but it’s not on your typical streaming services. It’s solely available on Audiomack, DatPiff and other mixtape sites.

“I don’t want Flamerz 5 on no streaming service,” Meek tweeted of his new project. “This strictly underground music…Billboard can’t rate it…Just rate the music…I’d bet you a million I can make the United States/world play it with one upload button…Been doing it since MySpace lol.”

Flamerz 5 sees Meek putting his lyrical spin on songs including Ice Spice‘s “Munch,” Burna Boy‘s “Last Last,” GloRilla and Cardi B‘s “Tomorrow 2” and DJ Khaled‘s “Last Last.”

His decision to stay away from streaming services comes after several gripes about his past record deals and the overall music industry. In a recent Q&A, Meek said he let go of the idea of releasing the Expensive Pain deluxe album when he realized the amount of money he was making.

“I let those albums go once I seen I was get 13. Cents to every dollar, once I really figured that out I ain’t promoting no label s*** I don’t eat off…My money come from my name and brand,” he explained.

He complained that the label rewarded him with a plaque for “Going Bad” featuring Drake, but was unable to tell him how much he made, despite knowing the song itself earned $24 million in record sales.

As a result, Meek said he “lost all trust for that whole system!”

“Now I got a real point to prove to show you can survive without getting rapped!” he tweeted.

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Fifth person alleges sexual misconduct by Arcade Fire’s Win Butler

Fifth person alleges sexual misconduct by Arcade Fire’s Win Butler
Fifth person alleges sexual misconduct by Arcade Fire’s Win Butler
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A fifth person has come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct by Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler.

The woman, going by the pseudonym Sabina, tells Pitchfork that she was involved in an “ongoing abusive relationship” with Butler between 2015 and 2018.

“Emotionally abusive, manipulative, toxic, and using his power dynamic to exploit my body at times that were convenient for him,” Sabina says.

Sabina says she met Butler in 2015 when she was 22 and he was 35. The relationship became sexual later in 2015, which she describes as “aggressive” and “ultimately dehumanizing.”

“I felt like I just had to do what he said,” Sabina says. “I was not really comfortable with some of the things he was asking me to do, but doing them anyway.”

In 2017, Butler sent Sabina an unsolicited sexually graphic photo of himself, which she describes as “really, really disrespectful and scary and gross.”

“It felt like that specific encounter was crossing a line that he shouldn’t have crossed and it was shocking,” Sabina says.

Pitchfork previously reported in August on four other people who accused Butler of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault in one case. In a statement to Pitchfork, Butler maintained that his encounters with all four accusers were “mutual and always between consenting adults.”

A rep for Arcade Fire did not respond to Pitchfork’s request for comment regarding this new allegation.

Despite the allegations, Arcade Fire has continued touring behind the band’s new album, WE, which is nominated for a 2023 Grammy, though opening artists Beck and Feist dropped off their respective legs during the worldwide trek.

If you are affected by abuse and needing support, or know someone who is, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). You can also chat online at thehotline.org or online.rainn.org, respectively. 

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