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22 Jun 2024

Check Out These Cinematic Exclusive ENHYPEN Photos

ENHYPEN has a jam-packed year coming up, and ENGENEs could not be more excited.

Earlier this week, the group announced their sophomore album, ROMANCE : UNTOLD. The seven-man boy band’s follow-up to their full-length 2021 debut, DIMENSION : DILEMMA, is due out on July 12.

ROMANCE : UNTOLD “marks the beginning of a new chapter for ENHYPEN. The pioneering storytellers have previously captivated audiences with their series of narratives – BORDER, DIMENSION, MANIFESTO, and BLOOD – where they ventured across boundaries, confronted themselves in a complex world, took the first step forward to connect with their peers, and made sacrifices for the blood-bound ‘you,’” per a press release.

Additionally, in May, the group announced that a feature documentary film focused on its dedicated fan group, ENGENE, is in the works from Hello Sunshine, the multimedia company founded by actress Reese Witherspoon.

In celebration of ROMANCE : UNTOLD‘s upcoming release, check out exclusive photos of members Sunghoon, Heeseung, Sunoo, Jay, Jake, Jungwon and Ni-ki below.

22 Jun 2024

Taylor Swift Shares Backstage Selfies With Prince William & Kids at Eras Tour Show in London: See the Photos

Taylor Swift had a brush with royalty on the opening night of her Eras Tour stop in London.

The pop superstar, 34, snapped a couple of backstage selfies with Prince William and his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at Wembley Stadium on Friday (June 21).

The Prince of Wales also happened to be celebrating his 42nd birthday on Friday. His wife Kate Middleton, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, and son Prince Louis, did not appear in the snapshots.

“Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start,” Swift wrote on Instagram alongside the photo, which included her boyfriend Travis Kelce.

Prince William shared another photo of the group on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account. In the image, Swift poses alongside the three royals while extending her arm to take the picture.

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“Thank you @taylorswift for a great evening! #LondonTSTheErastour,” the caption reads.

Swift’s Eras Tour is set for three shows at Wembley Stadium from June 21-23. Paramore is the special guest for all three shows, with METTE opening the kickoff concert, Griff the second show and Benson Boone the third.

The pop superstar recently wrapped a show June 18 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, her first time performing in Wales. “That was truly out of control in the best way – looking out into that massive, bouncing, dancing sea of people… I’ll never forget it,” she captioned a carousel of photos on Instagram after the concert. “I’m absolutely living for these UK crowds.”

Swift, who launched the global Eras Tour in March 2023, recently shared with her fans that the long-running trek would be ending. During her June 13 performance in Liverpool, England, she told the crowd at Anfield Stadium, “The celebration of the 100th show means this is the very first time I’ve ever acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is going to end in December,” she said. “Like, that’s it.”

See Swift’s selfies with the Prince of Wales and his family on Instagram below.

22 Jun 2024

Chino & Nacho to Reunite at 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards, Plus More Uplifting Moments

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

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A Chino y Nacho Reunion

Chino y Nacho are reuniting at the 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards (popularly known as Premios Heat), taking place on July 11 at The Dominican Republic via the HTV network and LosHeat.TV app. This marks the first time the famed Venezuelan duo—known for bangers such as “Niña Bonita,” “Tu Angelito,” and “Me Voy Enamorando”—will reunite on stage since the 2021 Premios Juventud awards show. Prior to that, Chino y Nacho dropped their 2021 album Chino y Nacho is Back, featuring singles “Antivirus” and “Raro,” which they released in the midst of the global pandemic. “This iconic duo that was always in our hearts and playlist, are part of our incredible guests at the #HeatAwards #10Anniversary where they will be performing with their unforgettable hits and big surprises,” read the official Instagram post. 

Danny Ocean To Perform at The Kennedy Center

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Danny Ocean has teamed up with The Kennedy Center and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to celebrate the courage, resilience and creativity of refugees on World Refugee Day. Enjoying an evening of free public entertainment, the event will be hosted Friday (June 21) at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, where guests will enjoy a screening of the animated movie Elemental and a performance by the Venezuelan singer-songwriter. The concert will also be livestreamed on the Kennedy Center’s Facebook and YouTube. Earlier this month, Danny earned his first Billboard No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart with “Amor.” “This is a project that has always honored love,” he said. 

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Jenni Rivera’s Hollywood Star

Jenni Rivera is set to receive her well-deserved Hollywood Walk of Fame star, posthumously,  the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced this week. “Jenni’s star represents not only her incredible achievements as an artist, but also her resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit that continue to inspire fans around the world,” Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. Rivera, known as “La Diva de la Banda,” will be honored on June 27 with the 2,783rd star that will be located in front of Capitol Records on Vine Street. Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi will speak during the ceremony and Rivera’s five children — Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka and Michael — will accept the star on her behalf.z

Latino Power at Carnegie Hall

Ivy Queen, Grupo Niche, and Monsieur Periné have been added to the Nuestros Sonidos concert series to be hosted in the fall at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Marking each artist’s debut at the prestigious Manhattan venue, the festival lineup includes previously-announced acts Natalia Lafourcade, Cimafunk, Gustavo Dudamel, Quetzal and more. Celebrating the “vibrant sounds, pioneering rhythms, diverse traditions, and enormous influence of Latin culture in the United States,” according to a press release, Carnegie Hall’s Nuestros Sonidos kicks off Oct. 8 with an Opening Night Gala featuring Gustavo Dudamel, and concludes with Cimafunk and La Tribu on May 22, 2025. 

21 Jun 2024

Spotify Unveils Basic, Music-Only Subscription Tier at Reduced Price

Spotify has officially unveiled a basic premium tier for users who prefer not to pay extra for audiobooks, the company announced Friday (June 21). The plan is priced at $10.99 — $1 less than its premium individual plan, which includes 15 hours of audiobook listening time per month.

The reveal of the basic tier, which Spotify teased during its Q1 earnings call in April, follows the company’s June 3 announcement that it would be raising prices in the United States for a second consecutive year. Starting in July, its premium individual plan will bump up to the $11.99 price point, while its duo plan will rise to $16.99 a month (up from $15.99) and its family plan will spike $3 to $19.99 a month.

The news also follows a recent Bloomberg report that Spotify plans to roll out a high-fidelity audio tier later this year for $5 more per month than its premium individual plan.

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Shares of Spotify rose 1.5% to $317.86 this week, marking their third consecutive weekly gain. On Friday alone, the stock gained more than 1.2%.

The new tier comes amid a pitched battle between Spotify and music publishers following the streamer’s decision to reclassify its premium offerings as “bundles,” which qualifies those plans for a discounted rate on mechanical royalties in the United States. According to Billboard estimates, publishers and songwriters will earn roughly $150 million less in royalties in the first year following the change.

On May 15, nearly one month after the bundles were first reported, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) sent Spotify a cease and desist letter for allegedly hosting unlicensed lyrics, music videos and podcast content on the service. The following day, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (the MLC) sued the streaming company, alleging it had “improperly” classified its premium tiers as bundles.

Later in May, NMPA president/CEO David Israelite sent a letter to Judiciary Committee leadership in both the U.S. House and Senate asking for an overhaul of the statutory license in section 115 of the Copyright Act, which “prevents private negotiations in a free market” for mechanical royalty rates for songwriters and music publishers in the United States. At the NMPA’s annual meeting on June 12, Israelite announced that the organization had filed an official complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and sent letters to the attorneys general for nine states along with consumer trade groups, alleging Spotify has violated the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”), section 5 of the FTC Act and other consumer protection laws.

Spotify has hit back at the various actions taken by the NMPA, at various points calling its accusations “baseless” and “misleading.” Of the MLC lawsuit, the streamer argued that “bundles were a critical component” of the Phono IV agreement struck between publishers and streaming services, that “multiple DSPs include bundles as part of their mix of subscription offerings” and that it “paid a record amount to publishers and [collecting] societies in 2023 and is on track to pay out an even larger amount in 2024.”

21 Jun 2024

James Dolan Signs 3-Year Contract to Remain MSG Entertainment CEO Through June 2027

James Dolan, executive chairman/CEO of MSG Entertainment, will lead the New York-based live events company for another three years. Dolan received a new contract that will keep him at MSG Entertainment through June 2027, the company revealed on Friday (June 21) in a regulatory filing.

Dolan, who is also the CEO of both MSG Sports and Sphere Entertainment Co., will be paid a base salary of $1.5 million per year for leading MSG Entertainment and will have an opportunity to make an annual bonus up to 200% of his salary, according to the filing. He will also participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Beginning with the fiscal year starting July 1, 2024, he is expected to receive one or more incentive awards with a target value of at least $8.6 million, the filing adds.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, Dolan earned total compensation of $9.3 million from MSG Entertainment. His compensation from Sphere Entertainment, which spun off from MSG Entertainment in 2023 ahead of the launch of the Sphere venue in Las Vegas in September, amounted to $16.3 million. In addition, Dolan earned a total of $11 million from MSG Sports.

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MSG Entertainment owns the venues Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre. It also produces the Christmas Spectacular production featuring the Radio City Rockettes. In fiscal year 2023, MSG Entertainment says it hosted over five million guests at nearly 900 live events.

21 Jun 2024

‘Abbott Elementary’ Coloring Book Is Going Viral & It’s Not Even Out Yet: Here’s Where You Can Pre-Order It  

There’s an Abbott Elementary coloring book coming out later this year, and it’s going viral online thanks to a post from one of the show’s stars. On Friday (June 21), Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph posted photos of the coloring book on X with the caption, “@Scholastic Your new favorite summer coloring book.”  

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The post has received over 16,000 likes and 3,000 retweets.

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It’s designed for ages 7-10, but there’s a good chance that adult fans of the show will want a copy. The 90-page coloring book features original illustrations of fan-favorite Abbott Elementary characters including Janine, Ava, Barbara, Melissa, Jacob, Gregory and Mr. Johnson. The book, illustrated by Chelen Ecija, features quotes from the show such as “Don’t tell me what kind of day to have,” “Abbott is a special place” and “This is a classroom, not a hoagie stand.”  

The coloring book is available for pre-order at Walmart, Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble and Thrift Books.

Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary centers on a group of Philadelphia teachers (and a principal). The ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Janelle James and William Stanford Davis.

Abbott Elementary is on hiatus for the summer, and the coloring book will likely be released before the new season arrives.

Season 3 of Abbott Elementary wrapped in May following another successful run for the series, whose third season premiered with over 5.9 million viewers across TV and streaming platforms.

Want to catch up on previous seasons over summer break? Abbott Elementary is available on Hulu and Max.

Pre-order The Official Abbott Elementary Coloring Book below.

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21 Jun 2024

Aeropostale Is Now Available at Amazon: Shop Budget-Friendly & Stylish Apparel for Men & Women

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If you’re a fan of the fashion brand Aeropostale, known for its trendy and casual apparel, you are in for a treat: It’s now available on Amazon. With these versatile apparel options, you’ll be able to explore a wide selection of Aeropostale’s picks for both men and women.

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You can save up to 64 percent off from this collection, featuring short-sleeve graphic tees, denim jeans, cargo jogger pants, hoodies, T-shirts and even flare pull-on pants. Whether you’re looking for comfortable basics or are in search of expanding your denim collection, Aeropostale on Amazon offers fashion-forward options.

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If you’re shopping on Amazon, consider taking advantage of all Amazon Prime has to offer and sign up for a 30-day free trial, which also comes with access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music. And to help make sure you get your beauty essentials, being a Prime member means you get fast, free shipping in two days or less with Prime Delivery. 

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From lounging at the park to attending a casual get-together, you’ll find all your essentials available at an affordable price in one place.

With these pieces, you can easily dress them up or down depending on your style. Whether you prefer the relaxed look of baggy jeans or the sleek approach of more form-fitting jeans, you’ll have plenty of options to switch up your outfit. The versatility of these pieces ensure you can create a different outfits for various occasions.

For more product recommendations, check out Coach’s $22 Wristlet, celebrity-inspired oversized custom jackets, and Abercrombie’s TikTok-viral jeans to add to your summer wardrobe.

21 Jun 2024

SiriusXM Shares See Double-Digit Gain on Reverse Stock Split Amid Overall Down Week for Music Stocks

SiriusXM had its best week since December 2023 this week, leading all music stocks in a week when the losers outnumbered the winners two to one. Shares of the company jumped 12.3% to $2.93 following the company’s decision to conduct a 1-for-10 reverse stock split when it merges with the Liberty Media SiriusXM Group tracking stock later this year. SiriusXM gained 16.4% in the week ended Dec. 15, 2023. 

The reverse split is meant to boost SiriusXM’s beleaguered share price. After years of steady growth in its satellite radio business, the company has suffered declines in both revenue and satellite subscribers as it attempts to build a competitive streaming service. The company lost 445,000 self-pay subscribers in 2023 — a 1% decline — and experienced a 1.4% drop in the first quarter of 2024. The revamped streaming app launched in December at $9.99 per month, about half the average revenue per user generated from satellite radio subscriptions in 2023. 

SiriusXM was the only music stock to post a double-digit gain this week and one of only six stocks in the 20-company Billboard Global Music Index to see growth. With 13 stocks declining and one — French music company Believe — unchanged, the index fell 0.3% to 1,814.88. On average, live music stocks fared the best with an average gain of 0.6%. Other segments posted declines: streaming stocks fell 3.7%, radio stocks dropped 2.9%, and record labels and publishers dipped 1.3%. 

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Live Nation rose 4.7% to $92.96, its highest closing price since June 5. The company’s shares are down 8.3% since the Department of Justice brought an antitrust lawsuit that seeks to break up its concert promotion and ticketing operations, but it’s held steady since an initial post-lawsuit drop. Friday’s closing price was just 52 cents below the price the day after the lawsuit was announced on May 23. 

Shares of Spotify rose 1.5% to $317.86 to mark their third successive weekly gain. Cost-cutting and price-hiking have helped Spotify’s stock gain 69.2% in 2024 and 101.8% in the last 52 weeks. There was more price-related news on Friday (June 21) as Spotify revealed a new “basic” plan in the United States, which costs $10.99 per month and offers users a plan that doesn’t include audiobooks. The “premium individual” plan includes both music and 15 hours of audiobook listening for $11.99 per month, while the “audiobook access” tier provides 15 hours of audiobook listening and the ad-supported music service for $9.99 per month.

iHeartMedia was the index’s worst performer after dropping 17.4% to $1.00. The radio giant’s stock is down 62.5% year to date amidst a weak radio advertising market and steady growth at competing streaming services. LiveOne fell 12.6% to $1.59, bringing its year-to-date gain to 13.6%. 

Music was outperformed by broader indexes as stocks reached new highs this week. On Thursday (June 20), the S&P 500 set a new all-time high of 5,503.53 and the Nasdaq composite reached a new high of 17,936.79. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 5,464.62 and the Nasdaq composite was barely above breakeven at 17,689.36. In the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 rose 1.1% to 8,237.72. South Korea’s KOSPI composite index gained 0.9% to 2,784.26. China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.1% to 2,998.14.

21 Jun 2024

2024 Olympic Team Trials Track & Field : How to Watch Online Without Cable

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The best in track and field are shooting for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. Olympic track and field trials will air live on USA and stream on Peacock on Friday (June 21).

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Besides running, the competition includes hurdling, jumping, throwing and race walking events. The top three athletes from each category will advance to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Olympic team trials in track and field will take place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, from June 21–30.

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Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Laulauga Tausaga, Chase Ealey, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Rai Benjamin, Chase Jackson, Juvaughn Harrison, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Ryan Crouser are some of the athletes competing for a slot on Team USA.

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Where to Stream the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials

Day one of the U.S. Olympic Team Trails in track and field will kick off on USA on Friday from 6-9:30 p.m. ET and streams live on Peacock.

For those who don’t’ have access to cable, USA and other channels are available to stream live on DirecTV, Sling TV or Fubo.

Looking for a free trial? DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials and around the same number of live channels, DVR storage and on-demand streaming.

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DirecTV Stream includes 90+ channels such as USA, ESPN, FX, TNT, TLC, TBS, CNN, Lifetime, HGTV, AMC and Bravo along with local channels: ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. Click above to launch your free trail to DirecTV.

Hulu + Live TV comes with 90+ cable and local channels, plus Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for 87.99/month.

Fubo’s streaming plans start at $74.99/month for 186 channels. If you’re streaming from outside the U.S., use ExpressVPN.

How to Watch the U.S. Olympic Teams Trials on Peacock

The U.S. Olympics trials will be available to stream live on Peacock from June 21-30. The Summer Olympics will also be streaming on Peacock starting in July.

What else can you watch on Peacock? You can stream original series such as Love Island USA, Dollar Heist, Apple Never Falls, The Traitors, Bel-Air, Poker Face, One of Us is Lying and Dr. Death.

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Peacock also has plenty of sports to keep fans entertained including WWE, Premier League, MLB Sunday Lead Off, Sunday Night Football, golf and IndyCar.

How much does Peacock cost? It’s $5.99/month for Peacock Premium, the ad-supported package with access to thousands of hours of entertainment. Peacock Premium Plus is $11.99/month for access to NBC and to stream ad-free.  

21 Jun 2024

Juelz Santana ft. Jadakiss “Party N Bullsh*t,” IDK ft. Gunna “Tiffany” & More | Daily Visuals 6.21.24

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It’s been almost three years since Jadakiss basically singlehandedly dismantled the entire Dip Set crew at the classic Verzuz battle of 2021, but that’s all water under the Manhattan Bridge as Kiss and Juelz Santana connect on a new banger that’s sure to make heads bop in the city that never sleeps.

In their new visuals to “Party N Bullsh*t,” Juelz Santana links up with Jay-To-The-Muah to hit the streets of NYC to stunt in some ice while chopping it up with some of their fellow Hip-Hop peers such as Jim Jones, Queen Latifah, and DJ Drama. The icey pieces on these men are next level.

Gunna meanwhile continues to win back some of his fans and for IDK’s clip to “Tiffany,” the two men go on a shopping spree as they gear up for the Olympic games in Paris which is set to go down in just a few weeks.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Jim Jones, Taylor Richard and Dilla Illa, Lakeyah featuring Kash Doll, and more.

JUELZ SANTANA FT. JADAKISS – “PARTY N BULLSH*T”



IDK FT. GUNNA – “TIFFANY”



JIM JONES, TAYLER RICHARD & DILLA ILLA – “TOO TURNT”



LAKEYAH FT. KASH DOLL – “GET RATCHET”



ARSONAL DA REBEL & ALBEE AL – “LAST OF THE FEW”



JAY WORTHY, DAM FUNK & A-TRAK FT. TY DOLLA $IGN, CHANNEL TRES & DJ QUIK – “105 WEST”



NANDOSTL – “LOOKIN FOR ME”



EMILIO ROJAS & ETO – “GET RICH QUICK”



DA BEATMINERZ FT. RAS KASS – “BACK IN STYLE”