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Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop’s major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits.

An unknown work in the composer’s hand has emerged in a New York museum, the first such find in more than a half century. The pianist Lang Lang plays it here.

The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds.

Hear Sade’s first new track since 2018, plus songs from Soccer Mommy, Tyler, the Creator and more.

The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.

By exploring Armstrong’s offstage struggles and tensions, “A Wonderful World” wants to shatter the image of an entertainer who was far more than just affable.

For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.”

He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop history.

Egyptians stand up to their government in a play that excels in its design but rings hollow when its subtext and character development are scrutinized.

She was celebrated for both her playing and her love of the jazz community. “My life in music,” she said recently, “is the smartest thing I’ve done.”

The energy in Verdi’s classic must come from the singing, but the cast of this revival fails to convey the work’s passion.

Three new books make the case for music as medicine. In “The Schubert Treatment,” the most lyrical of the trio, a cellist takes us bedside with the sick and the dying.

The rapper Lil Durk was arrested at the airport in Miami this week after he had been booked on flights to three international destinations, federal prosecutors said.

The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.

As the Roxy Music frontman readies a boxed set of his solo work, he reflects on the cultural inspirations that keep him fueled with glamour and drama.

Looking back at the career of the Grateful Dead bassist, starting with when the band was clean cut and called the Warlocks.

The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.

For the past 25 years, the founding member of the Grateful Dead made a nightly speech about a topic that helped him stay performing into his 80s.

One of the first rock bassists whose instrument regularly took a lead role, he also had a hand in writing some of the band’s best-known songs.

She was highly regarded as a folk, blues and jazz singer. She was also ardently left-wing and prioritized social change over commercial success.

The New York Philharmonic has played Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Symphony twice in two years. Rafael Payare led its latest outing.

Glass’s Fourth String Quartet, written after the death of the artist Brian Buczak, will be performed at the New York City AIDS Memorial.

The singer and songwriter’s fifth album processes intense pain through a high-concept homage to role models including Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen and Britney Spears.

With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”

Zaho de Sagazan went viral for her performances at the Cannes Film Festival and the Paris Olympics. Next, she’s coming to America.

Wendy White, a veteran mezzo-soprano, was performing when she fell in 2011. Her suit, which claimed negligence, had been one of the company’s longest-running court cases.

“Alma,” premiering this week at the Vienna Volksoper, views its often-vilified protagonist through a feminist lens: as a thwarted composer and mother.

The pop singer and songwriter married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Dufrene, a swamp tour guide. Other celebrities have also wed someone who’s not rich or famous.

Hear songs surfaced by Ryley Walker, Drumeo and other feeds from Bring Me the Horizon, Lil Tecca and more.

It may not be as big or run as long as its visual arts sibling, but the Music Biennale includes a wealth of commissions and premieres.

Artists who take up contemporary music sometimes have to sing and play at the same time. The results can be extraordinarily powerful.

“Grande-Terre,” recorded in Guadeloupe in 1997, shows off the high-wire, from-the-gut jazz Hargrove played most nights of his life.

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He shared a photo of himself wearing a Dead-inspired Harris-Walz 2024 shirt.

Bob Weir is voting for Kamala Harris and her vice presidential pick, Tim Walz, in the upcoming election. The Grateful Dead rocker took to Instagram on Monday (Oct. 28) to share a photo of himself wearing a Dead-inspired Harris-Walz 2024 shirt, alongside a snap of Walz holding the tee and another with his wife, Natascha Münter, holding up a Harris sign. “Well, OK, I guess it all depends on your worldview; you can see your place in the world as something to defend from those who might want to take some or all of it from you—or you can see it as a grand adventure, a place to make dreams come to fruition for yourself and for others,” he wrote in the caption. “There is, of course, an in-between place—but the more you lean toward the grand adventure side, the clearer the choice becomes,” he continued. “More good comes from focusing on building a world where disparities aren’t so pronounced that they cause friction and reducing the inequalities that create barriers. With these things in mind, I’ve done my research and come to the clear conclusion that I’ll be voting for @KamalaHarris and @TimWalz this time around.” See the post here. Weir is the latest musician to put his support behind Harris as the presidential election nears. Most recently, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin were among the artists who showed support for the VP after a speaker at a Donald Trump rally made a racist joke about Puerto Rico. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, Cardi B, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Katy Perry and many more have also endorsed Harris in recent months.

The 'Wicked' edition of Samsung's Music Frame speaker dropped on Monday (Oct. 28).

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Samsung released a special Wicked edition of its Music Frame speaker on Monday (Oct. 28). The Wicked x Samsung Music Frame comes with three photo cards including an autographed photo of the film’s main characters, Glinda and Elphaba, plus an exclusive picture only available with Music Frame Wicked edition. The speaker includes a limited edition Wicked-themed bezel and custom packaging. $449.99 Buy Now at samsung I had a chance to test out the Wicked x Music Frame and based off first impressions, the speaker looks and sounds great. It’s connects to devices easily and at just 13.8 inches x 13.8 inches x 2.1 inches, Music Frame is slender enough to fit on a small tabletop (highly recommended if you’re pressed for space but want a speaker for your bedroom, living room, kitchen or office). You can also mount it on the wall for the full frame effect. Samsung announced the limited-edition speaker in September. “Music Frame represents an entirely new category of audio – a customizable speaker that doubles as a picture frame. Not only can you display your favorite print photos – you can also create an orchestra of sound with your favorite playlist,” said James Fishler, SVP of home entertainment, display division at Samsung Electronics America. “Music and art evoke such strong memories, and Music Frame offers a seamless way to capture both in one innovative device. This limited-time Music Frame Wicked edition beautifully brings this concept to life, helping you unlock the music within.” With 120 watts of power and customizable features such as interchangeable frames and photos, along with Dolby Atmos Music and Sound. Music Frame features Bluetooth 5.2 and Wifi, so you can stream your favorite playlists and podcasts, and it plays well with other Samsung gadgets. Download the Smart Thing App to adjust the speaker settings and enhance the sound experience. For a surround sound experience, sync Music Frame to another device such as a sound bar, a Samsung Frame TV and other 2024 Samsung TVs. The traditional Music Frame speaker ($399.99) is available at major retailers such as Target, QVC, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Samsung. Samsung’s Music Frame smart speaker is a speaker that doubles as an art piece. The Music Frame Speaker was used to incorporate photos of BTS’ Jung Kook into the Golden: The Moments exhibition, which opened in Seoul, South Korea over the summer. The exhibition debuts in Los Angeles next month. The Wicked-edition Music Frame drops sometime is available at Samsung.com and the Samsung 837 retail space in New York City. For more spellbinding products, read our list of the best Wicked merch to shop before the film hits theaters on Nov. 22.

The founder and CEO of Free Lunch agency sat down with Billboard and INFINITI for an intimate interview

Hip-hop changed the course of Tim Hinshaw’s life in more ways than one as explained in the music executive’s new profile in partnership with Billboard and INFINITI. As an honoree of the 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list and our 2022 Executive of the Year, the Compton native opened up about his family, humble beginnings, and relationship with hip-hop. “One of my best memories as a kid was my first road trip. My dad had the INFINITI Q45. He loved that car. It had gold BBS’s. It was like my first introduction to a luxury vehicle.” Hinshaw admitted in his interview in front of the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80. “I grew up on the west side of Compton. I could find a CD and what they were saying on the songs was stuff I was going through in my everyday life. It was almost like a therapy session.” Hinshaw, the former Head of Hip-Hop & R&B for Amazon Music, has experienced his share of professional hurdles. In fact, some of his earliest memories of the music industry involved multiple accounts of rejection. “I just don’t accept ‘no’ and I think that’s just about how I came up,” he recalled. “I’ve seen my mom make her way around so many different ‘no’ situations, so you can’t tell me ‘no.’” Fast forward to 2023 and Hinshaw launched his own creative agency, Free Lunch. “I’ve always had a unique way of bridging culture and corporate. That is my superpower,” he admitted. As a tastemaker in the industry, the exec admitted the car is his ideal setting to press play and turn the volume up. “The car test is the most important test, I think. I can’t really give an opinion until I hear it in the car,” he said. While the INFINITI QX80 boasts a range of features perfect for a road trip for eight, Hinshaw has his own relationship with the concept of luxury. “I’m a simple person. Being able to wake up with my kids, take them to school and having premium sound while driving, that’s luxury,” he told us. Regarding his advice to folks hoping to make a mark on the industry, Hinshaw said it all boils down to redefining yourself. “You gotta tinker with yourself every day from a personal standpoint, from a career development standpoint, from a money management standpoint. You really have to take the time and effort to pick yourself apart and put yourself back together,” he explained. Click here for the latest announcements on Hinshaw’s Free Lunch agency. Photo: Rashida Zagon Photo: Rashida Zagon

The company says it will sell the unfairly purchased tickets back to fans in the coming days and weeks. 

Ticketmaster plans to cancel roughly 50,000 resale tickets to Oasis’ U.K. reunion concerts over violations of the company’s terms and services, Billboard has confirmed. According to Ticketmaster, the canceled tickets were purchased using techniques that have been forbidden for the Oasis tour. Those include a prohibition on purchasing more than four tickets per household, per show, and using multiple identities to buy up tickets — though those rules often aren’t enough to deter both amateur and professional ticket scalpers from using VPNS or multiple credit cards to try and purchase tickets beyond the limit. Related Oasis Calls Ticketmaster’s Dynamic Pricing ‘Unacceptable Experience for Fans,’ Won’t Use It for… 09/30/2024 The news was originally reported by the BBC. Ticket purchase limits have long been a scourge for ticket scalpers, and a recent report from the National Independent Talent Organization found that a small cottage industry has popped up in the last decade to help scalpers defeat the four tickets-per-household limit. The services offered by these unscrupulous players include VPNs to hide a buyer’s IP address and bots that speed up the checkout process — the latter of which are generally considered to be illegal under the rarely enforced BOTS Act of 2016. That could change as soon as next year, thanks to a number of proposed bipartisan anti-ticket scalping laws that aim to beef up enforcement of the act. Ticketmaster says the canceled tickets will be sold back to fans in the coming days and weeks. However, while some lucky fans will get a chance to see Oasis as a result, the number still falls far short of meeting real demand. There were 1.4 million tickets on sale when Oasis announced their U.K. tour in August — but more than 10 million fans from 158 countries have logged in to try and buy tickets. Ticket onsales are often fast-paced affairs with thousands of tickets selling per second, making it impossible to stop sneaky buyers from trying to overstep ticket purchase limits. However, after those sales wrap, companies like Ticketmaster have months to review purchase and transactional data to identify problematic transactions. Those deemed to have broken the rules generally have their purchases refunded to them and their tickets reassigned to other buyers with new barcodes. Live Nation has hailed those efforts as a success, noting that while it isn’t illegal to scalp tickets in the U.K., the enforcement system punishing buyers who went past Ticketmaster’s own terms and conditions has helped keep thousands of tickets off the secondary market.

The founder and CEO of Free Lunch agency sat down with Billboard and INFINITI for an intimate interview. Tim Henshaw: My name is Timothy Hinshaw, aka Westside Timmy, CEO and founder of Free Lunch Agency. I officially launched Free Lunch Agency in late 2023. Hip-Hop early on was like an outlet. I grew up on […]

The founder and CEO of Free Lunch agency sat down with Billboard and INFINITI for an intimate interview. Tim Henshaw: My name is Timothy Hinshaw, aka Westside Timmy, CEO and founder of Free Lunch Agency. I officially launched Free Lunch Agency in late 2023. Hip-Hop early on was like an outlet. I grew up on the west side of Compton, so I could find a CD, and what they were saying on the songs was stuff that I was going through in my everyday life, right? It was almost like a therapy session. One of my best memories as a kid was my first road trip. My dad had the Infiniti Q45 he loved that car. It was gold. It had the gold BBS’ 96 it was like my first introduction to like a luxury vehicle. My favorite time listening to the music is in the car. The car test is the most important test, I think. I can’t really give an opinion until I hear it in the car. If you don’t refine yourself and get better, you stay in the same spot. I’m a simple person. Being able to wake up with my kids, take them to school, and having premium sound when you’re driving that’s luxury.Some of the first things I remember from the music industry was all the no’s. I was told “no, no, no.” I just don’t accept no. And I think that’s just about how I came up. I’ve seen my mom make a way out of so many different “no” situations, and so you can’t tell me no. I’m gonna figure out a way to get a yes. Keep watching for more!

Simpson was charged in June 1994 for murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman.

Swifties are speaking out against comedian Tony Hinchcliffe after he gave a controversial speech at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. In addition to a series of racist remarks about Puerto Rico, the Latin community, Black people, Jewish people, Palestinians and more, Hinchcliffe’s speech also included several derogatory statements about music stars. “I don’t know about you, but I think that Travis Kelce might be the next O.J. Simpson,” he said in reference to the Super Bowl-winning boyfriend of Taylor Swift, whom Trump called out on X last month after the superstar endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Simpson was a successful professional football player who was charged in June 1994 for murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, after the two were found stabbed to death in Los Angeles. The now-infamous eight-month murder trial led to his acquittal in October 1995. Three years later, in 1998, he was found liable for the murders in a civil suit from the victims’ families. Following Hinchcliffe’s speech, Swift’s fans flooded social media with criticism of the remark and the distasteful implication that Kelce might murder the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer. “While you’re here, can you please explain in detail why calling Travis Kelce the ‘next OJ’ is funny?” one fan asked Hinchcliffe in response to his defense of his set, noting that people have “no sense of humor.” “How utterly offensive,” another wrote, while a third expressed, “That racist comedian’s jokes were so disgustingly racist and vile that the #swifties haven’t caught wind about the fact that he made a joke about Travis Kelce being the next OJ Simpson, implying he will k*ll Taylor Swift, and everyone laughed.” See more reactions below. Are we going to talk about the Tony guy at Trumps rally saying Travis might be the next OJ Simpson?? Like is he implying Travis should kill Taylor Swift? Is there some context I’m missing here or something??? — Black Queen💗 (@Melaninqueen202) October 28, 2024 This dork at the Trump rally just said Travis Kelce would be the next OJ Simpson and made a joke about carving watermellons Who are these people? pic.twitter.com/TO63Yt5go8 — Noble Prize in Sarcasm (@rewegreatyet) October 27, 2024 the joke about travis kelce being the next OJ simpson is actually about the belief women who speak out of turn are deserving of public humiliation and femicide — 🇮🇪❤️‍🔥🇵🇷 she/her (@taywitchery) October 27, 2024 The PR comments are getting a lot of attention as well they should. But also can we talk about: the guy literally joked about Taylor Swift. Being killed. By her boyfriend. Horrifying … and also I dunno maybe further motivates the swiftie vote because … what a joke (“joke”). — Danielle Kurtzleben (@titonka) October 28, 2024 The OJ reference is in really poor taste. The guy brutally murdered his wife and her friend. To imply that Travis Kelce could become like that is just sick. Not funny. — Flyover Zone Patriot 🇺🇸 (@SharkeyTim) October 27, 2024

Country stars Luke Combs and Eric Church put on a benefit concert to help victims that have been affected by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Special guests like James Taylor also came out to perform, the concert raised $24 million dollars. Tetris Kelly  Does it get any better than Eric Church singing Sweet Caroline? […]

Country stars Luke Combs and Eric Church put on a benefit concert to help victims that have been affected by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Special guests like James Taylor also came out to perform, the concert raised $24 million dollars. Tetris Kelly Does it get any better than Eric Church singing Sweet Caroline? Eric and Luke Combs put together a Historic Concert for Carolina Benefit.after the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The two superstars and friends raised more than $24 million. The performances saw Luke captivate the crowd. And James Taylor even took the stage. And they had the support of several of their musician friends. You can find more at Billboard.com

Heavy international marketing for a group focused on authenticity and growth feels at odds and potentially dangerous following management decisions for the 21-year-old.

Last week, SM Entertainment released its “30th Anniversary Brand Film” to celebrate its upcoming three-decade milestone since the Korean label’s establishment. The film showcases SM’s evolution into a multinational, publicly traded company through trend-setting, generation-defining acts and songs as captured through the film’s showcase of early artists H.O.T., S.E.S. and BoA, to its latest stars. With such a powerful precedence in the industry, SM and its internal team’s handling of the recent controversy involving Seunghan, a former member of the label’s newest K-pop group RIIZE, has the potential to set a new industry standard — but one that could create a potentially dangerous precedent for its stars. Related RIIZE Renege on Seunghan’s Return, K-Pop Star to Leave Group in Shock Announcement 10/14/2024 Debuting in September 2023, RIIZE’s multinational lineup representing Korea, Japan and the U.S., centered on an authentic, “unpolished” image through makeup-free selfies and in-studio content on social media — a refreshing shift from SM’s elaborate, concept-heavy aesthetics. The full, seven-member lineup of Shotaro, Sungchan, Eunseok, Seunghan, Wonbin, Sohee and Anton made its first live appearance at the 2023 KCON Los Angeles festival. Ahead of the first SM artist launch under new corporate owners Kakao Entertainment, sources confirmed to Billboard that the companies specifically met with various digital, streaming and media partners in the U.S. to secure early interest, underscoring intent to present the relatable, down-to-earth guys globally. On Sept. 4, 2023, RIIZE released its official first single, “Get a Guitar,” in a partnership with RCA Records, marking a rare moment for an entirely new K-pop group to sign with a U.S. label upon debut. Media messaging pointed to a new, globally focused strategy as RCA Records COO John Fleckenstein commented “RIIZE are set to break new boundaries in global pop with an entirely fresh perspective,” and CEO of SM and Kakao Entertainment America/CBO of SM Entertainment Joseph Chang echoed “RIIZE is ushering in an exciting new era of K-pop.” RIIZE’s English remake of “Get a Guitar” was released in November, followed by funk duo Chromeo remixing both versions in December. By all accounts, RIIZE was set up to become K-pop’s next global player from the first song with an RCA corporate new post touting “their down-to-earth personalities” and an SM Entertainment press release stating that RIIZE “encapsulate the idea of a team that grows as one while achieving their dreams”. While RIIZE and teams worked to resonate globally, they simultaneously grappled with an unfolding controversy involving Seunghan, with its aftermath ultimately challenging the group’s image. In August, private photos showing Seunghan kissing a woman leaked which stirred some fan resentment over “idol-appropriate” behavior. SM issued statements apologizing and threatened legal action against those circulating the images. Another leak came surfaced in October, this time a video of Seunghan smoking publicly, leading SM to announce an indefinite suspension, a move marking a hardline approach to RIIZE’s image. What followed was 10 months of silence on Seunghan’s status in the group as RIIZE looked to spread its name internationally. The band’s RIIZING DAY Fan-Con Tour hit Asia and North America through the spring and summer, with recorded incidents in Mexico City and Los Angeles showing crowds chanting Seunghan’s name and that “RIIZE is seven.” Earlier this month, the SM Entertainment management team in charge of RIIZE, known as Wizard Production, announced on Oct. 10, that Seunghan would return to “gradually participate in some of the group’s scheduled activities for November and greet the fans once again.” That decision was reversed about 48 hours later when another announcement dropped, with directors Kim Hyeong Guk and Lee Sang Min stating that “we realized that our decision had actually hurt fans more and caused them greater confusion instead.” Indeed, in the hours following Seunghan’s initial return announcement, some RIIZE fans protested by surrounding SM Entertainment’s local headquarters in Seoul with funeral wreaths — an increasingly common but concerning move from emotional K-pop listeners aiming to display that its decisions leave them dead to such fans. Phrases like “RIIZE Is 6” and “Seunghan Out” were decorated on the expensive wreaths (which cost between $70-$170) that other local fans worked together to destroy and remove from premises. Member Wonbin had even posted a letter to fans on RIIZE’s Weverse account in what seemed like an effort to console potentially upset fans and reiterate it was a decision made by the entire group. When Seunghan’s official departure was announced, that letter was deleted without explanation. But RIIZE’s issue is more complicated than playing by local rules. Korea’s pop-culture scene, and K-pop in particular, tends to take a more conservative approach with an emphasis on idol-like behavior crucial for securing lucrative brand deals and media exposure within Korea. Like any label, SM has a track record of addressing scandals — notably standing by NCT‘s Taeyong through an online scamming controversy ahead of his official debut and allowing him to directly address the situation — Seunghan’s situation appears to draw a harsher line, suggesting, now, that even pre-debut leaks of personal moments could be grounds for suspension. Whether or not this comes from SM’s new owners in Kakao, the confusion and subsequent fan outrage — leading to over 307,000 signatures on a Change.org petition — arguably comes from the specific shaping and marketing that came with creating RIIZE. Over 300,000 people have now signed a petition demanding the reinstatement of K-pop star Seunghan back into the boy band RIIZE. The star was placed on an indefinite hiatus in November 2023 after leaked photos of him kissing a woman in bed sparked outrage among fans who expect… pic.twitter.com/H3iwsD7bBb — Change.org (@Change) October 24, 2024 Had SM followed its previous playbooks from seniors like Girls’ Generation, NCT 127 and aespa, RIIZE would have likely made a successful debut in Korea, appearing across the country’s different TV shows and media to promote an initial single, and eventually expanding its reach through overseas promotions and a deal with a U.S. label or distribution. In fact, the only SM project to launch simultaneously with a stateside label partner was its seven-member supergroup SuperM, which sent its debut EP to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as a full-fledged Capitol Records collaboration, but failed to top the charts or land a hit single in Korea. Instead, RIIZE’s worldview was primed to extend beyond South Korea from before “Guitar,” with the management choices behind it rightfully expected to keep such expectations in mind. While Seunghan’s fate seems sealed over the permanent nature of RIIZE’s latest statement, the challenge now resides on the remaining six members to navigate similar controversies. If a member is caught smoking will he be put on hiatus? Even with nearly one-third of South Korean men identifying as smokers? And will RIIZE members never be allowed to date either without withdrawing from the team? Didn’t Anton being the son of a beloved Korean singer and actress help the group gain local attention? With an industry standard seven years on their contracts — with many acts, particularly those under SM, lasting beyond — one has to wonder what type of protections and security will be needed for RIIZE to ensure there are no unsavory leaks or slips as the group moves into their second year together. Nearly half of South Korean adolescents are faced with severe stress as are over a quarter of adults, a figure expected to be quite higher given the known pressures of the K-pop industry. Is RIIZE truly going to be able to live as their authentic selves? Earlier this week, the six members of RIIZE were announced to join November’s Rolling Loud Thailand, the local version of the hip-hop festival that had an official cannabis partner last year. (Cannabis that has less than 0.2 percent THC is legal in Thailand; non-medical cannabis use is illegal in South Korea and was only recently approved for medical import in 2019) The image of a conservatively managed boy band performing at the fest made some call the decision “hypocritical” and “ironic.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rolling Loud Thailand 🇹🇭 (@rollingloud.th) Yet, one can’t help but wonder if RIIZE and its team had addressed Seunghan’s situation with the authenticity they promoted from the start, things might have unraveled less controversially and confusingly. As noted in a dinner conversation for a Billboard digital cover story, youngest member Anton shared that the group never considered RIIZE as having a “concept” but that “we’re just trying to show our authentic selves.” In fact, RIIZE, as well as Seunghan, have been brave in sharing their authentic selves with the public — whether through their work as artists or unapproved leaks from their pre-debut private lives. Marketing an image is an important part of an artist and making it believable is something only the best executives can pull off. Only one party has aligned with RIIZE’s larger messaging around authenticity and growth. Consequently, that side is also the one pulling the strings on who stays and who departs the group, leaving the stakes higher — and more dangerous — as the group and the K-pop industry moves forward and increasingly more international.

Tyler, the Creator dropped his seventh album today and he has all the hottest features on his self-produced album. Keep watching to hear all about the latest album details! Tetris Kelly: Tyler the Creator Drops His 7th Album! Today he released his seventh solo album entitled ‘CHROMAKOPIA.’ He produced all 14 tracks with features including […]

Tyler, the Creator dropped his seventh album today and he has all the hottest features on his self-produced album. Keep watching to hear all about the latest album details! Tetris Kelly: Tyler the Creator Drops His 7th Album! Today he released his seventh solo album entitled ‘CHROMAKOPIA.’ He produced all 14 tracks with features including Daniel Caesar, Teezo Touchdown, Childish Gambino, GloRilla, Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red, ScHoolboy Q, and Doechii. He decided to release the album earlier in the week because he is not a fan of the industry standard of dropping albums on Thursday nights at midnight. Over the weekend, Tyler held a listening event at the brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California for only $5. Many were in attendance, most notably North West and her mother Kim Kardashian. Tyler also announced a global arena tour. The world tour kicks off November 16 & 17 at Camp Flog Gnaw at Dodger Stadium.

The rapper and the radio personality had a memorable exchange during a 2016 interview.

In a since-deleted Instagram Story, Lil Uzi Vert posted a picture teasing their tracklist to their upcoming album Eternal Atake 2. Most of the songs were purposely obstructed by two Roc-A-Fella chains and a watch, but track 15 tentatively entitled “Chill Ebro” was not. A few weeks back, footage surfaced of Hot 97 and Apple Music host Ebro Darden speaking on a panel in 2022 where the Philly rapper was brought up. “I love Uzi Vert. I feel like he still hasn’t become the rockstar he said he would become, though. I’m still waiting,” the Ebro said referring to their 2016 interview in which Uzi said they were a “rockstar” and refused to rap over older hip-hop beats. “Maybe I took it literal, the rockstars that I know, they were selling out MetLife Stadium. They could sell out Madison Square Garden eight, 10 times. They got hits on the radio, everywhere. Songs is everywhere. He told me he was gonna become a rockstar… Most people that come up to me and talk to me about Uzi Vert now was probably like 10 years old at that time. They was tight, they was mad that I did that to Uzi Vert. Like I said before, time will tell. Adding, “Where you at, my guy? Uzi, where you at, bro? Didn’t he just retire, too? Wasn’t he just like, ‘Yo, I’m tired, I’m done.’ Come on, son. You supposed to be a rockstar. What happened?” Ebro's thoughts on Lil Uzi Vert 8 years after their infamous interview… "He's still not the rockstar he said he would become. We're still waiting." pic.twitter.com/JNDyXb3oKh — Kurrco (@Kurrco) October 15, 2024 Uzi recently announced the sequel to their critically acclaimed album Eternal Atake which was released in 2020. They revealed the artwork, release date, and a trailer.