The Weeknd releases trippy video teasing “third chapter” in his “tale”

The Weeknd releases trippy video teasing “third chapter” in his “tale”

Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty ImagesAfter announcing a one-off stadium show in São Paulo, Brazil, The Weeknd has dropped a video teasing new music, which appears to be the final installment of a musical trilogy that started with his 2020 album, After Hours.He captioned the video, “There are three chapters in this tale.” In the…Read More…

LISA joins lineup of Global Citizen Festival

LISA joins lineup of Global Citizen Festival

Courtesy Global CitizenBLACKPINK member LISA, whose solo single “Rockstar” is climbing the chart, has been added to the lineup of this year’s Global Citizen Festival. This will be her first solo performance at a music festival.The September 28 event in New York’s Central Park will also feature Doja Cat, Post Malone and Jelly Roll. Free…Read More…

Music notes: Teddy Swims, Taylor Swift and more

Music notes: Teddy Swims, Taylor Swift and more

Teddy Swims would like to thank the academy, because The Recording Academy — the folks who hand out the Grammys — has invited him to join as a voting member.  If he accepts, he’ll have the power to help decide who will win Grammys in the future. He says in a statement, “I am truly humbled to…Read More…

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and more

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and more

Who’s afraid of little old Tortured Poets variants? Not Taylor Swift, evidently, as she’s just released two new CD versions of her 11th studio album. These new versions include bonus tracks “Fortnight (Acoustic Version)” and “Fresh Out the Slammer (Acoustic Version.)” They’re available for 48 hours or while supplies last at store.taylorswift.com. “It’s what we…Read More…

Rihanna’s “Diamonds” is now Diamond-certified

Rihanna’s “Diamonds” is now Diamond-certified

Neil Mockford/WireImageRihanna’s “Diamonds” is living up to its name. Roc Nation announced Monday that the song has officially reached Diamond status from the Recording Industry Association of America. That means it has sold 10 million equivalent song units since its release in 2012.“Diamonds” marks Rihanna’s third song to be certified Diamond, following 2010’s “Love the Way…Read More…