The Beatles have gotten back into the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, thanks to the reissue of the band’s final studio album, 1970’s Let It Be.

The album, which spent four weeks at #1 on the chart in June and July of 1970, reenters the tally at #5 after earning 55,000 equivalent album units during the week following the reissue’s October 15 release.

About 48,000 of the units were for album sales, which made Let It Be the best-selling album of the week.

The Let It Be reissue was released in a variety of expanded formats and configurations, many of which featured previously unreleased tracks, including rehearsals, jams and alternate takes.

Sales and streams of all versions of the album were included when tabulating Billboard chart positions.

The reissue arrives in advance of the previously reported three-part documentary series The Beatles: Get Back, which focuses on the sessions that yielded Let It Be. The series, which was directed Peter Jackson, premieres on November 25, 26 and 27 on Disney+.

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The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. is launching his own brand of wine seltzer.

Called Jetway, the 5% ABV beverage is sourced from the McNary Vineyard in Washington State and does not include cane sugar or artificial flavors, according to manufacturers.

“Half the enjoyment of Jetway is its aroma — it takes you on a journey and makes you want to keep going back for another smell and taste,” Hammond says. “The color is beautiful and the bubbles playful.”

He adds, “I want Jetway to be the bridge to your next adventure, whatever that might be — hanging at home with friends, a night out or an exotic trip.”

Jetway is set to launch in Southern California this month, and will be available both at The Strokes’ show in Los Angeles on October 27 and during their performance this weekend at San Fransisco’s Outside Lands festival.

In related news, The Strokes have announced a New Year’s Eve show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 29, at 10 a.m. ET.

The Strokes also played Barclays on the last day of 2019. That show included the debut of the song “Ode to the Mets,” a track off the then-upcoming new Strokes album, The New Abnormal.

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Luke Bryan‘s upcoming Las Vegas residency originally had a very different name when he began conceptualizing the show.

Luke reminisced with fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry, who is filling in as host on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, about brainstorming ideas for their upcoming residences at the Theatre at Resorts World in Las Vegas. While the pop superstar is opting for all the glitz and glam in her show, the country star’s approach is a bit more understated.

“I don’t know if we have lions, tigers and bears coming out,” Luke says.”Just music, that’s all you need right?” Katy remarks.

“Just music,” Luke affirms.

Luke also recalls talking to Katy a year ago talking about the concepts for their individual shows, but Luke admittedly wasn’t as far then into the planning process.

“You were like ‘what would encapsulate mine? I guess I could call it ‘Try Not to Puke with Luke,'” Katy reminisces, drawing a hearty laugh out of Luke.

“The beauty of it is most people probably won’t even remember our shows, they’ll have to buy another ticket,” the country hitmaker jokes. “Repeat customers. It’s the best policy.”

Luke’s residency takes over the Theatre at Resorts World for nine shows in February 2022. He and Katy are in the midst of production on American Idol season 20, airing on ABC in 2022.

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Over the years, you’ve probably seen all kinds of celebrities roasted on Comedy Central.  Now Netflix is getting into the roast business, but with a new twist: A family — The Jonas Brothers — will be the victims of the roast.

Jonas Brothers Family Roast will air November 23 on Netflix, hosted by SNL star Kenan Thompson.  Among the musicians and stars who’ll be dissing Kevin, Nick and Joe are SNL‘s Pete Davidson, Lilly Singh, Jack Whitehall, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and musicians John Legend and Niall Horan.

Netflix says the roast will also include sketches, songs, games and special guests.

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Things aren’t always as they appear — just ask Saweetie. 

After photos of the “Best Friend” rapper sitting next to Roddy Ricch at a Lakers game began to circulate online, so did rumors that the two were dating, which Saweetie seemed to swiftly shut down.

Taking to Twitter on Saturday, the 28-year-old artist wrote, “So avoid sitting next to men in public places otherwise the world assumes y’all are dating … got it,” followed by the green check mark emoji. 

For what it’s worth, the two rappers don’t appear to be coupled up in the photos. Ricch has not yet addressed the speculation. 

This isn’t the first time fans have stuck their nose in Saweetie’s romantic business. Fans previously pondered about her and fellow rapper Jack Harlow, who appeared on the remix to her hit “Tap In,” after he appeared to shoot his shot while on the red carpet at the 2021 BET Awards in June. 

“Spill some tea on Jack Harlow,” wrote one fan, while another said,” So does @jackharlow have shot at tap tap taping in?”

Saweetie was previously in a long-term relationship with Migos rapper Quavo before announcing their split in March.

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Coldplay‘s new album Music of the Spheres has debuted in the top five on the Billboard 200.

The ninth studio effort from Chris Martin and company lands at number four on the chart with a total of 57,000 equivalent album units, 37,000 of which were traditional album sales.

Music of the Spheres is the seventh Coldplay album to hit the top five on the Billboard 200 — only their 2000 debut, Parachutes, and 2019’s Everyday Life didn’t make it that high. Of those seven, four debuted at number one: 2005’s X&Y, 2008’s Viva la Vida, 2001’s Mylo Xyloto and 2014’s Ghost Stories.

Meanwhile, in their home country, every one of Coldplay’s albums has topped the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart, making them the only band with a perfect nine-for-nine number-one discography.

Music of the Spheres features the lead single “Higher Power” and the hit BTS collaboration “My Universe.” Coldplay will launch a world tour in support of the record in 2022.

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Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets to his concerts at the Ryman Auditorium next month, Garth Brooks has added a show at the Grand Ole Opry. 

Last week, Garth broke the internet when a whopping 22,000 people were waiting virtually to purchase tickets to his upcoming limited-capacity shows at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. In response, the superstar has added a show at the Grand Ole Opry on November 18. 

“The Opry and the Ryman are a very close family, they helped us out by giving us a new opening night. I feel very lucky to play BOTH of these very iconic venues,” Garth shares in a statement. 

Garth, The Opry House & You will also have limited seating. Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. ET. 

The “Friends in Low Places” hitmaker will perform two intimate shows at the Ryman on November 19 and 20. Tickets are $250 each, all inclusive. Attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event.

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Billy Joel has announced a show at Las Vegas’ new Allegiant Stadium in February, as part of a doubleheader with heavy metal legends Metallica.

Billy will perform Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the event; tickets for both shows go on sale to the general public Friday, October 29 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com. Metallica will perform at the same venue on February 25.

Billy will resume his Madison Square Garden residency on November 5.  In 2022, he has a bunch of other stadium shows scheduled in North Carolina, Indiana and Michigan.

Also on November 5, Billy releases the nine-LP vinyl set, Billy Joel – The Vinyl Collection, Vol.1, which includes all his albums from his debut, Cold Spring Harbor –– celebrating its 50th anniversary next week — through to 1981’s Songs in the Attic, plus a two-LP live show recorded in San Francisco in 1975.

 

 

 

 

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