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Hit-Boy has two albums on the way: Goldfish, his collaboration with The Alchemist, and Software Update. Speaking to Billboard about the latter, he says the title was inspired by moves he’s made to improve his life.

“Man, it’s just been years of me trying to figure it out,” he begins. “Investing in myself, trying out different creatives and switching my sound up and I just got to this point in life where it’s like I had to step back and be like, ‘Yo, I got to dial in on who I really want to present myself as.’ And it’s like I had to just start digging deep.”

Hit-Boy admits he was forced into making these changes when his father returned to jail after his 2023 release.

“It kind of just took me back to that place of when I was a kid, just feeling that absence again. This time it was even worse ‘cuz we actually had motion. Like, he was really making money,” he says. “It was a lot going on, and that was kind of the final straw for me to be like, ‘Yo, I got to fall back on everything and everybody, and just really invest in myself on the level I need to.’”

Hit-Boy tells Billboard focusing on himself for the first time has “just opened my world.”

“I moved to a new studio. I got so much more space now and I got more things I can utilize within my operation,” he shares. “It’s just opened up my eyes to everything I did up to now. … That was me turning the game on. Now it’s really time to play.”

Software Update does not have a release date; the Goldfish album and film arrive Oct. 24.

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A very hard bed and a heart-shaped toilet are just two of the features of Sabrina Carpenter‘s Short n’ Sweet tour stage set — and you can win a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at it, thanks to Airbnb.

The latest Airbnb Original experience will give 20 eligible guests the opportunity to experience a day on Sabrina’s set, which is designed to resemble a vintage TV show. Taking place Nov. 18 in LA, the experience starts with a photo shoot and then time spent exploring the replica of the set, including the heart-shaped toilet that Sabrina specifically requested, but only she gets to see. 

Guests will then go to hair and makeup, where they’ll get tips from Sabrina’s personal glam team and dress in outfits inspired by the ones Sabrina wears onstage, like silk robes and glitter tights. Then Sabrina will introduce guests to her choreographer, who will teach them a routine. The day ends with everyone enjoying a nonalcoholic espresso beverage.

Now through Oct. 20, you can request to book the Star in Short n’ Sweet TV with Sabrina Carpenter experience. Transportation and accommodations aren’t included, and you must be at least 18 to book.

“It’s so surreal to invite you into my penthouse on Airbnb,” Sabrina says in a statement. “The Short n’ Sweet tour wouldn’t exist without my fans, and it only feels right to end it together, in the place I’ve called home over these past two years.”

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Daft Punk‘s Human After All Remixes will be available on vinyl for the first time on Nov. 28.

Originally released in 2006, Human After All Remixes served as a companion to Daft Punk’s 2005 album, Human After All, and featured reworked versions of each song from the record. It was initially only available as a CD in Japan before finally coming to streaming services in 2014.

Following Human After All and its Remixes compilation, Daft Punk wouldn’t release new music until 2010’s Tron: Legacy soundtrack. Their final album, Random Access Memories, followed in 2013. Daft Punk then broke up in 2021.

The Human After All Remixes vinyl joins the list of Daft Punk-related happenings while the “One More Time” outfit remains split, including a collaboration with Fortnite and Super7 action figures.

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Three Days Grace has debuted a live video for “Kill Me Fast,” a track off the band’s new album, Alienation.

Alienation marks the first 3DG record to feature their revamped two-singer lineup with returning frontman Adam Gontier and longtime vocalist Matt Walst. The “Kill Me Fast” video showcases how Gontier and Walst play off each other in the live setting.

“We’ve been on the road since June, and it has been an absolute honor & pleasure witnessing these moments first-hand,” 3DG says. “Thank you for the endless support.”

You can watch the live “Kill Me Fast” video on YouTube.

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Conan Gray is the first artist to be featured on Vevo’s new series Artist Portrait, which includes commentary and live performances. There will be two performances released in October, followed by a short film that includes performances and narrative. His debut performance, which you can watch now, is the song “Actor.“

Jason Mraz and special guests will appear at Dream, the third charity concert organized by his Jason Mraz Foundation, in San Diego in February. The show will feature local San Diego student performers of all abilities from five nonprofit arts organizations that have received grants from the foundation. Tickets go on sale Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. PT via JasonMraz.com.

A trailer for j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ THE MOVIE has been released. The film captures the two-night finale of the BTS member’s first solo world tour in South Korea. It includes behind-the-scenes footage and appearances by fellow BTS members Jin and Jung Kook. IMAX previews debut Nov. 3; theaters worldwide will screen the film Nov. 12 and Nov. 15. Visit jhopethemovie.com for details.

Shakira will do two special “Up Close and Personal” concerts at Hard Rock Live in Miami, Florida, in December. A presale starts Oct. 20 at 10 a.m local time via shakira.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. local time at shakira.com.

Anne-Marie‘s 2018 video for her nostalgic single “2002” has hit 1 billion views on YouTube. She cowrote the song with Ed Sheeran, Benny Blanco and others. It’s the British star’s third video to hit that mark, following “Rockabye” with Clean Bandit and “Friends” with Marshmello.

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Ice Spice has released the music video for her single “Baddie Baddie.” She reunited with The Evil Twins, who directed the visuals for “Gimmie A Light,” “Deli” and more, for the new video, which finds her strutting down the sidewalk, attending fashion shows and walking red carpets. 

Wale continues the rollout for his album Everything is A Lot with the release of his new song, “Mirroronnabenz.” The song’s a play on the question the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs asks the magic mirror about her appearance. Everything is A Lot arrives on Nov. 14.

Doechii kicked off her Live from the Swamp Tour Tuesday night at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. She broke the show down into four lessons, which included performances of songs “Boiled Peanuts,” “Nissan Altima,” “Denial is a River” and a remix of “Persuasive.” Her two sisters also made their debut as her tour dancers. The next show is Friday at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto.

While Cardi B is going on tour following the birth of her fourth child, she wants people to understand she did what was best for her. “I don’t want people thinking that I’m just heading back to work; this is my coping mechanism,” she tells Vogue. “I don’t want everybody thinking it’s the same for them, and I don’t want the system to think because I did it everyone should. Having your first baby really rocks your world. It is a big deal. And it is hard. And it is life-changing.”

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Billionaires supporting billionaires: We love to see it.

At Fortune‘s Most Powerful Women conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Selena Gomez revealed some key advice that her BFF and fellow billionaire Taylor Swift shared with her. 

“She said, ‘If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room,’” the Rare Beauty founder said. As a result, she makes sure to surround herself with “really incredible people” and isn’t afraid to ask questions.

But Selena also noted that when it came to Rare Beauty, she had to make sure she was working with people who understood what she wanted to do.

“I think a lot of people would have preconceived ideas of what I’m good at, and I should stay in my lane and I should do what I’m here to do,” the singer and actress said. “But what I’m here to do is make a difference.”

Rare Beauty is currently valued at an estimated at $2.7 billion, according to Fortune. But Selena said she’s not resting on her laurels.

“[When] something great happens in my life, I expect something bad to happen,” she said. “Instead of being present and saying, ‘Okay, wow, we’ve done a great thing,’ which I do, but I’m always thinking, ‘Okay, but if this could go all go away tomorrow, so how can I make sure that doesn’t happen?’”

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Cody Johnson‘s partnering with Tractor Supply Company to mentor the next generation of country stars.

“I’m so proud to team up with Tractor Supply for their Emerging Artist Program, shining a spotlight on up-and-coming artists who have something real to share,” he says. “My high school FFA teacher was the first person to encourage me to perform.”

“I took the stage and that moment ended up changing the course of my life,” Cody continues. “He believed in me, and now it’s my turn to help give someone that same encouragement.”

Entries will be accepted online through Dec. 1. The winner will receive a trip to Nashville and the opportunity to play before a private Cody show, to record a song and to meet with a music industry exec.

Tractor Supply launched its Life Out Here Emerging Artist Program in partnership with Lainey Wilson in 2023.

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