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23 Jul 2024

Eminem Charts 16 Songs From ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ on Hot 100 & Surpasses 100 Career Hits

Eminem has a massive week on Billboard’s charts (dated July 27) thanks to his new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).

Released July 12 on Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records, the set debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 281,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in its opening week, according to Luminate. It arrives with the biggest week (by units) for a rap album in 2024.

The set becomes Eminem’s 11th career Billboard 200 No. 1, tying Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and Ye (formerly Kanye West) for the fifth most, after The Beatles (19), Jay-Z (14), Taylor Swift (14) and Drake (13).

All 16 songs (excluding spoken-word skits) on the album concurrently land on the Billboard Hot 100, led by lead single “Houdini” at No. 10. Here’s a recap (all of which are debuts except where noted).

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Eminem on the July 27, 2024-dated Hot 100:

  • No. 10, “Houdini” (up from No. 18; peaked at No. 2 in June)
  • No. 19, “Habits,” with White Gold
  • No. 20, “Renaissance”
  • No. 21, “Fuel,” with JID
  • No. 24, “Tobey,” with Big Sean & BabyTron (up from No. 27; new high)
  • No. 25, “Brand New Dance”
  • No. 27, “Somebody Save Me,” with Jelly Roll
  • No. 30, “Evil”
  • No. 31, “Trouble”
  • No. 37, “Lucifer,” with Sly Pyper
  • No. 39, “Antichrist”
  • No. 45, “Guilty Conscience 2”
  • No. 56, “Temporary,” with Skylar Grey
  • No. 59, “Road Rage,” with Dem Jointz & Sly Pyper
  • No. 69, “Bad One,” with White Gold
  • No. 72, “Head Honcho,” with Ez Mil

“Somebody Save Me” notably reworks Jelly Roll’s “Save Me” (with Lainey Wilson), which ranked in the Hot 100’s top 40 earlier this year after reaching No. 19 last November. “Save Me” also topped the Country Airplay chart for two weeks in December.

With 14 debuts, Eminem ups his career total from 98 to 112 Hot 100 entries. He becomes the 19th act to chart at least 100 songs dating to the survey’s 1958 inception and now has the 11th-most appearances.

Artists With the Most Hot 100 Hits:

  • 333, Drake
  • 264, Taylor Swift
  • 207, Glee Cast
  • 199, Future
  • 186, Lil Wayne
  • 157, Kanye West
  • 148, Nicki Minaj
  • 140, Lil Baby
  • 117, Chris Brown
  • 117, Travis Scott
  • 112, Eminem
  • 109, Elvis Presley (whose career launch predated the Hot 100’s start)
  • 108, Lil Uzi Vert
  • 106, Beyoncé
  • 105, Jay-Z
  • 105, Justin Bieber
  • 104, YoungBoy Never Broke Again
  • 103, 21 Savage
  • 101, The Weeknd
    (as of July 27, 2024)

Of Eminem’s 112 Hot 100 entries, 63 have reached the top 40. That’s the eighth most, after Drake (205), Swift (165), Lil Wayne (88), Elvis Presley (81), Ye (78), Nicki Minaj (75) and Future (67).

Meanwhile, thanks to their featured appearances on The Death of Slim Shady, Sly Pyper, Dem Jointz and Ez Mil all score their first career Hot 100 visits.

Sly Pyper, who debuts via “Lucifer” and “Road Rage,” is a longtime songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who has also collaborated with Dr. Dre, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Shaggy and Snoop Dogg in various roles. He previously worked on Eminem’s No. 1 albums Recovery (2010) and Music to Be Murdered By (2020).

Dem Jointz is likewise an established songwriter-producer who claims his first Hot 100 hit under an artist billing with “Road Rage.” Before this week, he logged seven songs on the chart as a credited producer: Eminem’s “Lock It Up,” featuring Anderson .Paak (No. 89 peak in 2020); Ye’s “Jail” (No. 10, 2021), “Believe What I Say” (No. 28, 2021), “Jail Pt. 2” (No. 63, 2021) and “New Again” (No. 68, 2021); Fivio Foreign’s “City of Gods,” featuring Ye and Alicia Keys (No. 46, 2022); and BTS’ “Run BTS” (No. 73, 2022). Dem Jointz has also collaborated with aespa, Dr. Dre, Janet Jackson, NCT 127 and Rihanna. Dem Jointz (real name: Dwayne Abernathy Jr.) shared the 2022 Grammy Award for best rap song for his contributions to Ye’s “Jail.”

Ez Mil also earns his first Hot 100 entry, thanks to his featured credit on “Head Honcho.” The rapper first reached Billboard’s charts in August 2023 with another Eminem collab: “Realest” reached No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart. The 25-year-old, from the Philippines, signed a joint venture deal with Shady Records, Aftermath and Interscope.

23 Jul 2024

Drew Parker on ‘Love the Leavin’,’ The Bluesy Ballad With a ‘Classic Edge’ That Country Hadn’t Bargained For

When Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the five stages of grief in 1969, she provided an understanding of the complex reactions people use as coping mechanisms for severe loss.

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The five stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — don’t always occur exclusively, or even in order, and though they were originally identified to assist people struggling with death, they also apply to other significant experiences, such as the loss of a job, a theft or the breakup of a relationship. That lattermost situation is the source of grief in Drew Parker’s “Love the Leavin’,” featuring a desperate singer in the bargaining stage, attempting to negotiate his way out of a broken heart.

“It is definitely exactly where it lives,” Parker says.

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He created “Love the Leavin’” in February during a co-write with Matt Rogers (“ ’Til You Can’t,” “Freedom Was a Highway”) at the Middle Tennessee home of Lindsay Rimes (“World on Fire,” “Cool Again”). Parker had finished recording his debut album — Camouflage Cowboy, released July 12 — so it was a low-pressure appointment. He brought up the title, written in his notes as “Love the Leavin’ (Out of You),” initially believing it should be witty and uptempo, an “I hate to see you go, love to watch you leave kind of thing,” Parker says.

Rimes explored a series of musical foundations, allowing them to weed out options that didn’t work or seemed too cliché.

“Lindsay is such a mad scientist,” Rogers says. “He’ll go from a song being 130 [beats per minute] to a waltz to four-on-the-floor, and then all of a sudden, we settled into that 6/8 ballad thing. It just came out, and Drew starts singing what we’re writing. He has such a massively powerful voice that it just felt very natural.”

As the song morphed into a ballad, Parker moved to an upright piano, an instrument that inspires a different set of melodies for him than his usual guitar. In the process, they fashioned a chord progression that consists of as many minor seventh chords as it does more standard major triads. “I don’t know that I’ve ever really put two minor chords butted up to each other in a chord progression,” Parker says, “but for some reason, it worked really, really well in the song.”

They wrote “Love the Leavin’ ” in linear fashion, starting with the first line as the protagonist offers reasons for his partner to stay instead of going home. It’s raining, it’s late — his pleading echoes that of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.”

The chorus raised the energy, firmly punctuating the stanza’s opening lines with higher melodies and stabbing phrases. It relied heavily on blue notes that cry out — much like the protagonist — for resolution. “It almost comes off like blues,” Rogers says. “It doesn’t sound like country.”

In verse two, it’s clear that a flicker remains, and Parker suggests they “pour gas” on their emotions, creating a bonfire that would last at least for the night. That sentiment was underscored again in a short, two-line bridge that repurposes phrases from separate sections: The first line in the bridge uses the melody from line three of the chorus, while the bridge’s closing line matches the melody from the end of the verses.

“We could have gone to a different chord,” Rimes says, “but there’s already enough crafty chords in the song.”

Rimes produced the demo around an acoustic piano, with spare drums and bass parts, designed to frame the vocal without drowning it. Parker responded with a lead performance that captured all of the song’s Kübler-Ross grief. “Drew sang his ass off,” Rimes says. “Honestly, it felt like we could put the demo out.”

Rimes finished that demo the same day, and the writers all texted each other enthusiastically, believing they’d built something special. That was confirmed by their publishers. “You always know a song is a successful song when you get bombarded by the entire team,” Rogers says. “And all of us, instantly when we submitted the song, it was just like bombs going off on our phone.”

The publishers weren’t the only ones who liked it. In short order, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs and Nate Smith all asked if they could place it on hold. The writers felt even more strongly about “Love the Leavin’ ” and its future potential. But Warner Music Nashville (WMN) co-chair/co-president Cris Lacy required a change of plans.

“A couple days later, I went and played it for my label, and Cris Lacy was like, ‘Why are you not cutting this?’ ” Parker recalls. “I was like, ‘Well, my record’s done.’ She was like, ‘Your record is not done. You have to cut this.’ ”

The label gave Parker an extremely tight deadline so it could release it as a single ahead of the album. Producer Jacob Rice (Conner Smith, Chase Daniel) booked session musicians for the Curb 43 studios in April, but he didn’t wait for the band’s participation to get Parker’s vocal.

“We actually started tracking the vocals before we cut the band,” Rice says. “We used the demo track that Lindsay created to start cutting vocals to get ahead, because the turnaround time that we were given was so short we had to get this thing done quickly.”

Parker was challenged, especially because the most difficult moment in the production occurred when his voice was most exposed.

“I think we cut it in C sharp; that is extremely high for me,” Parker says. “It was the hardest vocal I’ve ever cut, and I sang it over and over and over and over and over, mainly for that last chorus part where the band kind of cuts out. It gets that gravel in there, and my voice cracks. It’s breaking — it almost sounds like I’m crying. I wanted that. And so to get that I had to cut the song in a key that I normally wouldn’t sing in.”

Rice recorded several different songs during the instrumental tracking session, primarily using musicians who were best suited for “Love the Leavin’.” They were careful not to overplay, leaving plenty of space for Parker’s performance to shine. Sol Philcox-Littlefield overdubbed a blues-rock guitar solo, and Parker insisted on a steel guitarist, Eddie Dunlap, to heighten the song’s country quotient. Rice also snuck a prog-rock mellotron into the mix on the second and third choruses.

“The Beatles made it popular [primarily through “Strawberry Fields Forever”], and I’m a huge fan of classic rock,” Rice says. “We didn’t make it super apparent in the mix. It’s more of a supporting thing than anything. But I love using those types of things because it kind of makes it older-sounding but in a cool, fresh way.”

WMN released “Love the Leavin’ ” to country radio through PlayMPE on June 24, banking on Parker’s emotional performance and the band’s strategic playing to help the label bargain with stations.

“Everybody that is close to me, I’ve heard many of them say, ‘It sounds like I’ve heard it before,’ ” Parker says. “It does feel that way, which I think gives it that little classic edge.”  

23 Jul 2024

Eminem Fans React to Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow’s Slim Shady-Inspired Look

NFL star Joe Burrow was bumping Eminem’s new album so much this past week that the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback showed up to training camp doing his best Slim Shady impression.

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Burrow traded his golden locks for a clean buzz cut with a bleach blond significantly lighter than his natural color. The LSU alum wore a pink T-shirt and floral shorts to complete his Slim Shady-inspired transformation.

“Guess who’s back,” the team captioned Tuesday’s (July 23) photos in an homage to the rapper. Eminem fans picked up on Burrow’s new look and the pics quickly went viral sweeping social media by storm.

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“Will the real Joe Burrow please stand up,” one person commented while another added, “He watched Barbie last night and listened to Eminem on the way in this morning.”

While The Death of Slim Shady executed an attempt to kill off Em’s alter ego, fans joked that Burrow’s new look served as the resurrection. “Eminem really killed Slim Shady, just for Joe Burrow to bring him back to life,” one person tweeted.

Joe Burrow isn’t the only Bengals star rocking the buzz cut for training camp, as wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase cut his signature braids for a fresh start.

Burrow and the Bengals are seeking a return to form after missing the playoffs last season. While the Bengals don’t play Eminem’s Detroit Lions in the regular season, perhaps the pair of Super Bowl hopefuls can link up in February and face-off at SB LIX in New Orleans.

Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady dethroned Taylor Swift’s three-month reign atop the Billboard 200, with Em’s album earning 281,000 total album-equivalent units in the first week to give Slim his 10th chart topper.

Find more reactions to Burrow’s Slim Shady look below.

23 Jul 2024

Blxst on How 50 Cent Inspired His Debut Album & Kendrick Lamar’s Impact on L.A. Culture

If you scroll down Blxst’s discography, you’ll see his name plastered alongside some of the biggest acts in hip-hop, including Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Snoop Dogg and more. Though being a perennial hook-man would quench many artists’ thirst, Blxst has a more insatiable appetite: being a jack of all trades.

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“I like to focus on just making the best body of work,” he said ahead of his debut album, I’ll Always Come Find You. “I love albums. So, in songwriting, I practice those things versus a hook. That’s one talent alone, down to the verses, the production, and the space on a song. All of it comes to mind when I’m making a record. I don’t only think, ‘Ok. So the hook is gonna go, so all of it is gonna fall into place.’ Nah, every detail gotta line up, too.”

Released on Friday (July 19), I’ll Always Come Find You is the masterwork Blxst had dreamed of making since childhood, hearing Ye’s Graduation or 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’. The 20-track entry is a cinematic thriller imbued with love, ambition, and triumph as Blxst navigates through the worlds of Birdie and Big E, fictional characters devised by the singer.

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“The characters Birdie and Big E are two versions of myself,” he says. “Birdie is my inner child, and Big E is the wiser version of me, and I’m dead center channeling the energy of my inner child but trying to be this greater version of myself. It’s just a journey, and I want people to be able to reflect and relate to it.”

With assists from Anderson .Paak and Becky G, Blxst takes creative leaps, proving his versatility. Most notably, on the latter, he rubs shoulders with the Latin megastar on “Rewind,” showcasing his ability to skate beyond L.A. lines. “I’m well aware that I’ve developed a sound that people can identify me with, which is my West Coast two-step that people love me for, but I’m also planting those different seeds of things that I’ve been inspired by as an artist,” he says.

Billboard spoke to Blxst about his debut album, I’ll Always Come to Find You, seeking inspiration from 50 and Ye, the importance of Kendrick’s Pop Out concert to L.A., and more.

You’re coming off two great mixtapes. What was the shift for you mentally knowing that you’re entering your debut album at this point of your career?

I would say the shift was channeling that inner child that fell in love with music in the first place and pulling those different inspirations. No Love Lost and Before You Go, I think I did a good job in developing a sound that people can identify me with, but also, it wasn’t everything that I am. I felt like with I’ll Always Come Find You, I was in position to have the resources to really make that dream album, and that dream album is a concept album, in my opinion — just keeping that art alive. 20 piece, skits and all. We got the short film attached to it. There’s so many layers that people can peel back.

That’s the type of fan that I am when I listen to my favorite albums — like [Kendrick Lamar’s] good kid, m.A.A.d city, and still being able to peel different layers back years down the line. That’s what I plan for fans to do with this one.

You grew up a fan of certain concept albums like Graduation or Get Rich or Die Tryin’. What did you take away from those projects when creating I’ll Always Come Find You.

I love how 50 made it bigger than just the music. It kind of remind me of how they do with Disneyland, for example. You got the audio, but you also can see it on ice or you can go meet Mickey Mouse. You can buy his ears. That’s how I wanted to create a world for my album. So we got the audio, which is a soundtrack to the short film and then we got the activation where we’ll bring the characters to life with the tour and all that. 

You mentioned skits earlier on and you have E-40 speaking on a few of them. Talk about the importance of having skits and using them to thread together the story you’re trying to tell.

I think it just heightens the details of what you’re trying to get across the album. It’s mostly about the sonics — they’re here for the songs — but the glue is the skits and that’s what amplifies the story. We put details into that. We scored the skits and everything. 

How selective were you when picking the right features, knowing that this isn’t only your debut album, but a concept release?

It’s kind of crazy because I started off sonically like, “What’s organic?” Who are the artists that rock with me naturally? Before I’d be like, “OK. This artist would fit perfect for this story.” I just tried to see who was rocking with me ’cause it’s tough just reaching out to everybody and banking on them to be a part of a rollout. Everybody on the album, I can genuinely say they’re rocking with me on a personal level or they reached out to me and was a fan of my music. Just breaking it down to the hero’s journey — if you look at the concept of a hero’s journey, it’s always that one person that’ll help you navigate through the journey that you’re about to embark. That’s how I look at each feature. These are different people that I came across on the journey that’s helping me get to that next stage. 

I remember Nipsey told me he started working on Victory Lap in 2014 and the first record he worked on was “Real Big.” For you, knowing that you were actively working on your mixtapes, were you also piecing together your album at the same time?

Mentally, I was because I wanted to complete a sentence. So it’s No Love Lost, Before You Go, I’ll Always Come Find You. So that was always the goal — but musically, that was later down the line.

You have two home run features in Anderson .Paak and Becky G. Did you have to step out of your element to make those features work, especially with the latter? 

Anderson .Paak, I don’t really feel like that was too far of a step, maybe because of the fan that I am of him and just studying his catalog, being a super fan of Malibu. I literally have a tattoo on my neck of a bird because of his lyric, “A bird with a word came to me/ A sweetness of a honeycomb tree.” I’m a huge fan of him.

Does he know that?

I don’t think I’ve had a chance to tell him yet. [Laughs.] But I just think of me being a fan, I know the direction that he goes in with music. I know he loves live instruments and it was perfect combination. He’s from Cali at the end of the day, so it wasn’t too far.

I will say with Becky G — I knew it was gonna throw people off, but being from L.A., we blend with the Latin community like bread and butter. It was only a matter of time before I merged into that lane and I think we should do more of that just being where I’m from, but also just hip-hop. It started with Black and Brown anyway. So these moments need to be amplified. 

You mentioned in the past how Ty Dolla $ign is a sensei to you. What are some things you’ve taken away from his artistry? 

The limitlessness. He’s multi-dimensional. He’s from where he’s from. He always takes LA whereever he goes, but you can’t put that man in a box at all. I just like how he leads by example moreso than anything. When everybody was going left, he always went right. It was always unpredictable, but it wasn’t a reach. It was a perfect blend and he kept it soulful, too. Anytime he “crossed over,” it was still that soul and tone of voice that still related to what you love him for. 

On “Long Way Home,” you speak about losing LA heroes like Nipsey and Drakeo The Ruler. You were part of the Pop Out last month. Do you feel like the Pop Out was a step in the right direction in terms of preserving and protect LA artists?

Hell yeah. [Kendrick] relit a certain flame that LA needed. It’s a certain light and pride that we uphold that I feel like we’re back on that bullsh-t again. Luckily, I was able to have an album in motion around this time to be able to pop out and continue that energy, but even being from LA and seeing what’s going on right now, the collaborative spirit is at an all-time high. It’s inspiring to see what one artist can do and it took somebody like Kendrick who’s at the top of their game to pull up young artists and say, “Y’all might not ever seen these faces before,” but they need some light too and we’re keeping that energy alive.

You were on “Die Hard” from Kendrick’s Mr. Morale era, and he’s clearly on a different type of time now. How would you compare Kendrick then and now?

Man, that’s another unpredictable guy. As soon as you think he’s going left, he’s gonna go right. That’s what I love about him as an artist. 

He’s a Gemini, man.

He’s crazy and bipolar. [Laughs.]

You and Amanda Reifer teamed up again after appearing on “Die Hard” together. What made you guys reunite on this album?

We were Grammy-nominated. I wanted to keep that energy going. So I wanted to set the tone early and I got in with Amanda. This was actually our first time meeting each other like beyond the success of the “Die Hard” record. We got in and Sounwave executive produced this entire album. He did the “Die Hard” record, too. It was a good combination, man, and I’m glad we started the album like this. The title alone, “Long Way Home” just embodies my whole mental state in approaching the music industry. 

You also brought the legendary Fatman Scoop back on this album. What made you decide to have him along for the ride?

For my album, I wanted some kind of nostalgic piece. I always go back to my childhood when I try to pull inspiration and my sister was a huge Missy Elliott, Ciara fan and them moments that made you dance. Hearing him hype up the song, there’s a certain element that we don’t really have today. There’s a few people that do it like Mustard and Khaled, I just wanted to keep that element alive and bring it back on a nostalgic level from the source. 

How do you feel you’ve grown as a songwriter since the release of No Love Lost on this album? 

No Love Lost to now? I think just naturally experiencing life. I still go through real life experiences. I’m a father of two boys. I come home to my family and I chill with them every Sunday, so I also like to express their stories for the ones who don’t write music. I think also being a listener moreso than anything kind of adds to that because I don’t really like talking a lot. I like to put it in the music and express myself in a artform. I think naturally over time that helped me progress my pen and how I narrate my story.

How was your Coachella experience and how did that help raise your confidence level as a performer?

Man, that’s one of the biggest stages that I’ve ever been on. So many legends that touched that stage, I didn’t wanna just jump on the stage with no regular, degular show. That’s why we added the theme of foreshadowing an album. We brought The Grand National that’s gonna play a part of the album on stage, and even down to the outfits, the storyline, the graphics, everything was all consistent and cohesive. The fans are gonna be able to peel the layers later down the line, but it was an honor. I take everything serious, because it’s an opportunity at the end of the day. I don’t have to. I get to. That’s how I approach everything. 

How elevated is the tour going to be knowing the storyline behind this album?

Man, my team is going to have to talk me down because I been dreaming big! I’m thinking, like, how can we make it a play on stage? Bring the characters from the short film on the tour, where they can pop out and give a monologue. 

Who’s gonna play Birdie?

Man, I’m Birdie. 

Oh you’re gonna try to do double duty. Say less.

Right. [Laughs.] But we’re still experimenting and throwing ideas out there right now, but it’s definitely gonna be an alignment of the album.

23 Jul 2024

Exploring The Music Venues Spanning Generations of Music History in Boston

Boston’s music scene is backed by music venues that have withstood the test of time. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless charm of Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club or eager to explore the cutting-edge sounds of Roadrunner, Boston’s music venues offer something for everyone. From legendary spots steeped in history to innovative newcomers pushing sonic boundaries, these venues ensure that all artists should include Boston on their tour schedules. 

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Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club

Founded in 1947, Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club holds the distinction of being the first Black-owned jaz club in New England. Located in the South End, Wally’s has been a sanctuary for jazz artists and students alike in the city. Over the years, legendary jazz musicians like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday have graced the Wally’s stage. Now, nearly 78 years later, the club remains owned and operated by its founding family. 

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Paradise Rock Club

Paradise Rock Club is a standing room only venue located in Boston. In its 40+ year history, the Paradise has been host to artists like U2, Tom Betty, Billy Joel, and more. This summer, fans can catch performances from a wide range of artists including 50 Cent, Snakehips, Lay Lay, Hobo Johnson. 

Roadrunner

In the historic Fenway neighborhood, Roadrunner has emerged as one of the most popular new venues in the city. As the largest indoor general admission venue in New England, Roadrunner was designed to deliver a top notch live music experience with both artist and audience in mind. 

Initially built for the Boston Celtics practice facility, co-founder and VP Josh Bhatti, said their goal was to create a more thoughtful experience for artists and fans that goes beyond the music. “No one has to go to concerts. People spend their hard earned money on tickets, so how can you incentivize people to come?” This summer, fans in Boston can check out artists like Still Woozy, The Lox, Ken Carson, and more. 

MGM Music Hall 

The MGM Music Hall at Fenway is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose performing arts center that accommodates over 5,000 people. With a consistent lineup that spans genres and generations, MGM Music Hall promises unforgettable nights of music and entertainment. This summer fans can catch Chief Keef performing his Billboard-charting hits or Bill Maher’s critically acclaimed stand-up comedy set. 

Big Night Live

Big Night Live is a premier luxury music hall unlike any other venue in Boston. In conjunction with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, Big Night Live provides guests exclusive access to their favorite artists spanning all genres of music. Accommodating over 2,000 fans, the multi-level venue hosts concerts and community events year-round. This summer, fans can catch Billboard-charting rappers Rick Ross and YG.

For visitors exploring Boston’s cultural offerings or locals looking to immerse themselves in the city’s summer vibes, these music venues promise an unforgettable weekend filled with the magic of live music and the spirit of Boston.

23 Jul 2024

Celine Dion Is Rumored to Perform at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Fans React

Celine Dion is reportedly making her much-awaited comeback during the Paris Olympics‘ opening ceremony on Friday (July 26), according to Variety.

The “My Heart Will Go On” icon was seen in the French capital on Monday (July 22) at Royal Monceau hotel near the Champs-Élysées, per the publication, though there is no official announcement or any details surrounding her potential performance. Dion previously performed “The Power of the Dream” at the opening ceremony for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

If she does take the stage, it will mark Dion’s first performance since she cancelled the dates on her North American Courage world tour before revealing she is fighting Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes severe muscle spasms.

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Earlier this month, Today Show host Hoda Kotb told Andy Cohen on an episode of Watch What Happens Live that during a recent sit-down with Dion, the Canadian superstar almost spilled the beans about a potential return to the stage. She explained that when the two were walking around Dion’s property, she asked the singer when she planned to perform again. With Dion’s manager off-camera, Kotb said Celine asked her team, “Can I tell her?,” to which Dion’s team quickly denied.

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“So I was like, ‘so there’s something?’,” Kotb recalled. “Whether it’s the Paris Olympics, wouldn’t that be spectacular? Celine Dion at the Paris Olympics… that would be amazing, but I don’t know. I know she’s going to be performing live again.” 

Dion also seeded hope for her return to the stage in her recent Prime Video doc I Am: Celine Dion, in which she said of her determination to perform again: “If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl… I won’t stop.”

Amid news that Dion is in Paris and potentially performing at the Olympics opening ceremony, fans have flooded social media with excitement over seeing the superstar back on stage. See some of the best reactions below.

23 Jul 2024

2024 Premios Juventud: All the Performers & How to Watch

The 2024 Premios Juventud is just around the corner, and as tradition holds, the event will recognize artists and young people for their “extraordinary accomplishments in society, celebrating music, new artists, community and creators,” according to a press release.

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This year’s nominations are led by top nominees Maluma, Carin Leon and Peso Pluma with seven nods each. They are followed by Karol G and Shakira with six nominations; Becky G and Grupo Frontera with five nominations; and up for four awards each are Bad Bunny, Bizarrap, Farruko, Feid, Fuerza Regida, Manuel Turizo and Ozuna.

In addition, the fan-voted event will give prominence to “creators,” figures who “lead on social media, by introducing new award categories to spotlight those who are making significant waves in la cultura.”

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Anitta, Los Tigres del Norte, and Lele Pons are set to receive the coveted “Agent of Change” recognition, celebrating young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who selflessly contribute to creating a better world. The first two acts are also confirmed to take center stage during the awards show.

Who else is set to perform and how can you watch? See all the information below:

How to Watch

The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Univision on July 25 at 7 p.m. ET from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, and will be hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin. It will also be available to stream on ViX. 

Performers

  • Anitta
  • Camila
  • Chris Jedi
  • Corina Smith
  • Darell
  • DJ Adoni
  • Ela Taubert
  • Emilia
  • Farruko
  • Gaby Music
  • Ivy Queen
  • Izaak
  • Joss Favela
  • La India
  • Lenny Tavárez
  • Los Ángeles Azules
  • Los Esquivel
  • Los Tigres Del Norte
  • Luar La L
  • Luis Figueroa
  • Lunay
  • Mau y Ricky
  • Natti Natasha
  • Omar Courtz
  • Oscar D’León
  • Prince Royce
  • Reik
  • Sergio George
  • Tito Puente, Jr.
  • Tony Succar
  • Wisin
  • Yovngchimi

23 Jul 2024

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Fans Virtually Invade Court Hearing & Yell ‘Free YB’: Watch

YoungBoy Never Broke Again — born Kentrell Gaulden — remains behind bars for charges stemming from a prescription drug ring case in Utah.

According to Law & Crime Network — which was founded by Dan Abrams, ABC News’ chief legal affairs correspondent — a handful of fans were able to infiltrate the July 22 Zoom hearing and appear in the WebEx livestream where they dissed the judge handling the Cache County case, and demanded YoungBoy’s freedom.

“Free YB, man, free YB,” a fan said. Another went after Judge Spencer Walsh. “Shut yo b—h a– up, man, free YB,” they spewed.

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Judge Walsh played it cool amid the disruptions and asked the viewers to mute their microphones while he attempted to conduct the hearing.

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The Baton Rouge rapper’s attorney, John Williams, joined the hearing virtually late due to a doctor’s appointment and got caught up to speed. The next court date for YoungBoy Never Broke Again is set for Aug. 19, where Williams will once again appear via WebEx.

Billboard has reached out to the First District Court in Cache County for comment.

YoungBoy had been on house arrest in Utah for two years awaiting trial in a separate federal gun case, but was arrested at his Huntsville estate back in April for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent prescription drug ring in Utah.

He’s facing 63 felonies and misdemeanors related to he case, including identity fraud, obtaining a prescription under false pretenses, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, forgery and possession of a controlled substance.

At least 15 pharmacies are said to be involved. Per the Associated Press, three other individuals implicated allegedly traveled to different pharmacies to fill out orders made by fake doctors.

The 24-year-old rhymer was hit with additional charges later into April connected to the same prescription case. He’s facing a second-degree felony count for possession of a dangerous weapon and two more misdemeanor counts of distributing a controlled substance.

On the music side, YoungBoy is yet to release a full-length project in 2024, but he teamed up with T.I. for “LLOGCLAY” in May.

23 Jul 2024

MLS All-Star Game 2024: Livestream the MLS vs. Liga MX Match Online

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Major League Soccer is more popular than ever with superstar players — such as Lionel Messi, Riqui Puig, Cucho Hernández, Luciano Acosta and others — dazzling fans all season long. And at the midway point of the season, MLS takes on Liga MX in inter-league play.

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The MLS All-Star Game 2024 — which will see the MLS all-star players go up against Liga MX all-stars — takes place at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, July 24.

What Time Is the MLS All-Star Game 2024?

The MLS All-Star Game broadcasts live on Saturday, July 20, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The MLS vs. Liga MX match livestreams on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

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How to Watch MLS Season Pass, Pricing

MLS Season Pass is a standalone service within the Apple TV app. It gives fans exclusive access to livestream every regular and post-season match — and no local blackouts. In addition, all broadcasts are in English or Spanish.

How much does MLS Season Pass cost? It’s $14.99 per month or $49 for the rest of the season (regularly $99). However, Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up at a discount of $12.99 per month or $39 for the rest of the season (regularly $79).

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is available in over 100 countries around the world. If you’re not an Apple TV+ subscriber, you can join for free!

Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month after a seven-day free trail. The streaming platform features live sports, movies, TV series, live concerts and other binge-worthy originals.

How to Get MLS Season Pass for Free

Want to stream MLS Season Pass matches, including MLS All-Star Game 2024? T-Mobile offers qualifying customers a free subscription to MLS Season Pass via Apple TV+. Also, customers who subscribe to T-Mobile’s Go5G Plus Plan can enjoy Apple TV+ for free. Learn more about T-Mobile’s free perks here.  

Meanwhile, Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass are streamable on Apple devices, like the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV 4K, smart TVs and other streaming devices such as Fire TV Stick, Roku and Google Chromecast, as well as on the web.

Who Is Playing During the MLS All-Star Game?

Instead of East vs. West, this is this the third year that MLS All-Star Game features MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars in inter-league play. Moreover, the all-star break is extended because the 2024 Olympics take place in Paris later in July.

Below, check out a complete roster list of MLS All-Stars and Liga MX All-Stars.

MLS All-Stars:

  • Cristian Arango — Real Salt Lake
  • Christian Benteke — D.C. United
  • Federico Bernardeschi — Toronto FC
  • Denis Bouanga — Los Angeles Football Club
  • Cucho — Columbus Crew
  • Lionel Messi — Inter Miami CF
  • Diego Rossi — Columbus Crew
  • Luis Suárez — Inter Miami CF
  • Luciano Acosta — FC Cincinnati
  • Sergio Busquets — Inter Miami CF
  • Mathieu Choinière — CF Montréal
  • Evander — Portland Timbers
  • Ryan Gauld — Vancouver Whitecaps FC
  • Héctor Herrera — Houston Dynam FC
  • Robin Lod — Minnesota United
  • Hany Mukhtar — Nashville SC
  • Darlington Nagbe — Columbus Crew
  • Riqui Puig — LA Galaxy
  • Jordi Alba — Inter Miami CF
  • Rudy Camacho — Columbus Crew
  • Justen Glad — Real Salt Lake
  • Aaron Herrera — D.C. United
  • Thiago Martins — New York City FC
  • Steven Moreira — Columbus Crew
  • Luca Orellano — FC Cincinnati
  • Miles Robinson — FC Cincinnati
  • Keegan Rosenberry — Colorado Rapids
  • Roman Bürki — St. Louis City SC
  • Hugo Lloris — Los Angeles Football Club
  • Maarten Paes — FC Dallas

Liga MX All-Stars:

  • Ángel Malagón — Club America
  • Kevin Mier — Cruz Azul
  • Fernando Tapia — Tigres UANL
  • Jesús Angulo — Tigres UANL
  • Unai Bilbao — Club Tijuana
  • Gustavo Ferrareis — Puebla
  • Brian García — Toluca
  • Bryan González — CF Pachuca
  • Alan Mozo — Guadalajara
  • Alexis Peña — Club Necaxa
  • Gonzalo Piovi — Cruz Azul
  • Guido Pizarro — Tigres UANL
  • Alán Bautista — CF Pachuca
  • Germán Berterame — CF Monterrey
  • Juan Brunetta — Tigres UANL
  • Nelson Deossa — CF Pachuca
  • Javairô Dilrosun — Club América
  • Jonathan Dos Santos — Club América
  • Rodrigo Dourado — Atlético San Luis
  • Álvaro Fidalgo — Club América
  • Andrés Guardado — Club León
  • César Huerta — Pumas UNAM
  • Oussama Idrissi — CF Pachuca
  • Maximiliano Meza — CF Monterrey
  • Carlos Rodríguez — Cruz Azul
  • Andre-Pierre Gignac — Tigres UANL
  • Guillermo Martínez — Pumas UNAM
  • Salomón Rondón — CF Pachuca

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Additionally, Apple TV+ offers some of the best originals in streaming, including For All Mankind, Severance, Long Way Up, Palm Royale, Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Killers of the Flower Moon and more.

How to Buy MLS All-Star Game Tickets Online

Want to attend MLS All-Star Game in person? There are last-minute tickets available with Vivid Seat, SeatGeek, StubHub and Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seats available at Lower.com Field in Columbus.

MLS All-Star Game 2024 livestream on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV on Wednesday, July 24, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

23 Jul 2024

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for July 27, 2024 | Billboard News

Will Shaboozey’s country song or Kendrick’s rap hit reign supreme at No. 1 for this week’s Hot 100?

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This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated July 27. Back in the top 10 is Eminem. “Beautiful Things” is still at 9, as Teddy swims moves up to 8. “Too Sweet” is up to 7, as Sabrina stays at Nos. 6 and 5. “Million Dollar Baby” is locked at 4. As “Not Like Us” falls from 1 to 3, Posty and Morgan slide to 2. And returning to No. 1 for his second week on top is Shaboozey with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.