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Three decades after composing the iconic Windows 95 startup jingle, Brian Eno has published an open letter to Microsoft, calling out the company for selling technology to Israel amid the country’s highly criticized war against Hamas.
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In a statement titled “Not in My Name: An Open Letter to Microsoft From Brian Eno” posted to Instagram Wednesday (My 21), the producer began by writing, “In the mid-1990s, I was asked to compose a short piece of music for Microsoft’s Windows 95 operating system.”
“Millions — possibly even billions — of people have since heard that short startup chime, which represented a gateway to a promising technological future,” he continued. “I never would have believed that the same company could one day be implicated in the machinery of oppression and war.”
Eno’s words come a few days after Microsoft acknowledged in an unsigned blogpost that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military — as well as aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages — amid the war in Gaza. Violence has run rampant in the city ever since Hamas attacked and killed about 1,200 Israeli people while taking more than 250 hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, and Israel’s ensuing war against the terrorist group has since led to the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians.
In February, the Associated Press released an investigative report that found the Israeli military used Microsoft’s Azure platform to transcribe, translate and process intelligence gathered through mass surveillance in its war efforts, among other previously unreported details about the company’s partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
After hearing concerns about its reported relationship with Israel from employees and members of the public, the tech giant stated in its blogpost that an internal review had been conducted. “We have found no evidence that Microsoft’s Azure and AI technologies, or any of our other software, have been used to harm people or that IMOD has failed to comply with our terms of service or our AI Code of Conduct,” it reads. “It is important to acknowledge that Microsoft does not have visibility into how customers use our software on their own servers or other devices.”
Regardless, Eno says the company has an “ethical responsibility” to suspend its business relationship with Israel. “These ‘services’ support a regime that is engaged in actions described by leading legal scholars and human rights organizations, the United Nations experts and increasing numbers of governments from around the world as genocidal,” he wrote. “Selling and facilitating advanced AI and cloud services to a government engaged in systematic ethnic cleansing is not ‘business as usual.’ It is complicity.”
The musician ended his letter by pledging to donate the fee he originally received for his Windows 95 composition to support for victims of attacks in Gaza. “If a sound can signal a real change,” he concluded, “let it be this one.”
Billboard has reached out to Microsoft for comment about Eno’s open letter.
The composer has been an important figure in Microsoft’s history for 30 years now, with his ethereal seconds-long theme soundtracking the startup process of countless people’s very first home computers all over the world. In 2025, the U.S. Library of Congress added the jingle to its National Recording Registry, which documents and preserves nationally significant recordings.
See Eno’s full statement below.
Jalen Hurts, the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, addressed a question regarding why he elected to forgo visiting the White House with his teammates. Jalen Hurts fielded a question regarding why he skipped a meeting with President Donald Trump, but did so in a respectful, if succinct, manner.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that while addressing reporters at the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday (May 20), Jalen Hurts cleared the air on why he didn’t join the Eagles in their White House visit in honor of winning Super Bowl LIX.
“I wasn’t available,” Hurts said. “I don’t think that’s pertinent. Everyone who went and was available, they seemed to enjoy themselves.”
A.J. Brown was a bit more elaborate on why he didn’t attend the visit with his team.
“I had a personal reason I was dealing with that day,” Brown shared. “It wasn’t about politics or who is in office or anything. I just had something personal going on with my family.”
The outlet wrote that around 30 players met with President Trump, who delivered glowing remarks praising Hurts’ performance. Other players shared with the media that they skipped the visits due to prior commitments or personal family matters.
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This year, Kacey Musgraves will be honored with the Songwriter Icon award at the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) annual meeting. The NMPA will also honor longtime Nashville hitmaker Rhett Akins as its Non-Performing Songwriter Icon Award recipient this year for his three decades of contributions to country music, including songs performed by Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and more. The meeting will also feature a keynote conversation with Apple Music head Oliver Schusser.
The NMPA annual meeting, which will take place at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on June 11 in New York, is known in the business as a state of the union for the music publishing sector each year and a gathering place for its top executives to mingle. Along with honoring some of the top songwriters in the industry, NMPA president/CEO David Israelite also gives a speech at each meeting, detailing how the publishing business is doing.
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Israelite has also been known to drop groundbreaking news every year in this speech. Last year, he targeted Spotify for cutting payments to songwriters and publishers by about 40% and announced his plan to send sending an official complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as well as letters to the attorneys general of nine states and a list of consumer groups — urging them to stop Spotify’s efforts to bundle music and audiobooks into its premium tiers. That built on top of previous news that the NMPA had sent a cease and desist notice to Spotify for alleged unlicensed lyrics, video and podcast content on the platform, and thatthe Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) had sued Spotify. (In January, the MLC’s case was dismissed by a judge who said Spotify’s move to cut payments was supported by “unambiguous” regulations. The MLC said it plans to keep fighting.)
Other previous bombshell announcements have included major copyright infringement lawsuits against Roblox, Twitter and more, and legal action against 100 different apps for allegedly skimming music from digital services without a license.
This year’s annual meeting will include a special segment dedicated to the Billboard Songwriter Awards, which were scheduled to take place during Grammy week but were postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires. The award recipients will be announced at the event.
“We are thrilled to honor Kacey Musgraves whose music has always been driven by lyric and melody,” says Israelite. “A consummate songwriter, she is a successful solo hitmaker and renowned collaborator. Additionally, we look forward to celebrating the career of Rhett Akins whose songwriting has been central to the growth of country music.
“We are particularly excited to feature the Billboard Songwriter Awards after our GRAMMY Week event was postponed. The honorees are incredibly deserving, and it will be a phenomenal special segment of the program.
“Finally, Oliver Schusser has been an innovator throughout his career and we are eager to get his perspective on the myriad of opportunities and challenges for digital services in the streaming economy.”
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For the past few weeks the New York Knicks playoff run has had all of New York in a chokehold as last second shots and big time comeback wins have given New Yorkers reason to celebrate and act-a-fool, but one particular fan has taken his love of the team to a new and entertaining level.
According to Page Six, a Brooklyn-based audio engineer and musician by the name of Doug Berns has been making a name for himself on social media by releasing his own remixed versions of New York Knicks game recaps that feature some music performed by the Brooklyn dad. Breaking down how each game stirred up emotions in his Knicks loving soul that millions of New Yorkers have been dealing with for the past few weeks, Berns has been going through the motions for months now and said the inspiration for his idea came due to “The emotional roller coaster of investing in this team is really, really intense. My songs tell the stories of those roller coasters, I hope.”
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While Berns started the project with the goal of writing one original metal song inspired by a Knicks game, he found that musical parodies of ‘90s rock and hip hop tunes resonated deeply with audiences – and his videos have since drawn over 15,000 Instagram followers and millions of views since he began the series on Nov. 13 after a win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
“My wheelhouse is music that I grew up listening to, and a lot of my millennial contemporaries are Knick fans that grew up in the last golden age of Knicks basketball,” Berns told The Post. “Most of [the parodies] are songs that swirl around in our emotional hearts and minds.”
In the months since Berns launched the endeavor, he’s found fans in filmmaker Spike Lee, as well as Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart — who showcased one of Berns’ songs on their podcast Roommates Show.
The musical recaps really are hella entertaining and hilarious.
While most New Yorkers may be scared to look silly or even ridiculous by expressing their love of the Knicks in such a way, Berns has no issue with such judgement from others and is proud to have gone this route for the team he truly loves.
“I feel like I’ve been searching for a way to express my talent and fandom and personality for a long time, and I found it with this thing,” he added. “My goal is to continue giving fans this thing that makes them happy: win or lose.
“It’s a little microcosm of [the team’s] successes and failures and triumphs and rejection,” he added. “Music is a way of telling stories of people’s lives, and I think doing both is a meta way to look at all of that.”
Check out some of Doug Bern’s Knick game musical recaps and let us know your thoughts about his clips in the comments section below.
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The Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana burned down, and social media users expressed a wide range of emotions in response.
The Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana, billed as “the South’s largest remaining antebellum mansion”, was devoured by a fire over the past weekend. The responses to the fire have been a mix of emotions ranging from jubilation over the destruction of a symbol rooted in the horrors of the enslavement of Black people, to some expressing sadness as it represented “the good old South” and their memories of weddings held there.
Located 65 miles northwest of New Orleans, the 53,000-square-foot mansion had been rebranded as the Nottoway Resort in recent years, featuring amenities such as 40 overnight rooms, a honeymoon suite, a lounge, fitness center, and an outdoor pool and cabana. According to the National Park Service, 155 enslaved people were recorded at Nottoway Plantation in 1860. The website for Nottoway doesn’t mention those people at all. And according to property owner Dan Dyess’ words in the New York Post, there is no intent to do so: “We are trying to make this a better place. We don’t have any interest in left wing radical stuff. We we need to move forward on a positive note here and we are not going to dwell on past racial injustice.”
That sentiment contrasts with how social media rejoiced in Nottoway burning down. One historian, Dr. Mia Crawford-Johnson, shared a selfie taken across from the site of the mansion burning down, which went viral. Others also shared videos celebrating the mansion’s destruction by fire as justice for those who were enslaved, with some using it as an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response video and editing the video with background music choices like Usher’s “Let It Burn.”
Some historians have lamented the lost chance to preserve Nottoway as a site to illustrate the skill and ingenuity of Black enslaved people. “There are no perfect answers here,” writes noted author and chef Michael W. Twitty in an MSNBC article. “Nottoway could have gone the way of Whitney Plantation, also in Louisiana, which is a museum dedicated to helping visitors understand who the enslaved people were.” When contacted, Whitney Plantation Museum Executive Director Ashley Rogers felt that Nottoway’s chance to go that route was lost long before the blaze. “It was a resort,” Rogers said. “I don’t know that it being there or not being there has anything to do with how we preserve the history of slavery. They already weren’t.”
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Who said that activewear has to be boring?
Free People’s FP Movement is revamping activewear in a major way. The brand is imbuing major style and color into their pieces, making exercising fun again. Each athleisure creation is made to move how you move, crafted of breathable and innovative fabrics that marry form and function seamlessly. From shorts to jumpsuits, sweats to windbreakers, we picked out a few faves from FP Movement’s extensive activewear collection that’ll have you looking and feeling good without breaking a sweat.
Carpe Diem Shorts
Neon yellow high-waisted biker shorts.
Perfect for a jog or a quick trek to the coffee shop, FP Movement’s Carpe Diem shorts are an all-arounder. Retailing for $40, the piece is made of durable water-resistant fabric that keeps you cool while on the go. Built-in briefs offer extra coverage and protection from chafing, while the high-rise waistband creates a supportive and flattering fit.
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Hidden pockets on the interior of the waistband add a utilitarian feel, letting you go hands-free for those long runs. While the Carpe Diem short comes in an array of colors, we recommend the vibrant “Highlighter Yellow” hue for those looking to seize the day in style. We can see these shorts styled in both athletic and leisurely ways. Paired with a crew neck and your favorite athletic sneakers, the look is colorful and comfy. Worn with a breathable sports bra and equally vibrant running shoes, you’re ready to take on your next adventure.
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Get Your Flirt On Shorts
Flared shorts in a orange/gold hue.
These shorts are great for those days when working out seems impossible. Not your mom’s shorts, the Get Your Flirt On style features a flouncy flare to them that flatters the figure. The piece also includes built-in briefs and a high-rise smocked waistband for tummy control, if that’s your thing. The shorts also include ample side pockets to store the essentials.
We love the “Goldrush” colorway because it’s extremely versatile and works well on pretty much all skin tones. The Get Your Flirt On shorts were made for sporty endeavors, however, they can also go casual with the right styling. Paired with a zip-up, white kicks and a baseball cap, the shorts can be treated like a skort, given their flouncy nature.
Win Win Bra
A lavender sports bra made of a breathable stretchy fabirc.
A good sports bra is a must-have in your wardrobe. While there are so many styles out on the market right now, the FP Movement’s Win Win Bra is certainly a winner. Criss-crossing straps give way to a square neckline that takes support to the next level.
This sports bra is one to shop thanks to its soft compression fabric that holds your girls up and in place through the most intense workouts. Say bye-bye to sweat, because this special fabric is also hydrophobic and fast-drying. We recommend styling this bra beneath a breezy tank top, sandals and sweats for your next hot yoga sesh. Or go full athletic and wear high-waisted leggings and running sneakers. The world is your oyster with this piece.
Go To Smooth Square Neck Cami
A deep navy cami top in a form-fitted style.
FP Movement’s Go To Smooth Square Neck cami is a basic, well worth shopping for. Stretchy and form-fitted, the style pairs easily with your go-to sweats or classic jeans. It’s all about the fabric with this one. Made of a four-way stretch material, this cami moves along with you, molding to the body during low-intensity activity. Fabric aside, the colorways are pretty cute too. Our top picks are “Washed Midnight Navy” and “Washed Super Berry.”
Happy Camper Pullover
A neon yellow windbreaker in an oversized style.
This Happy Camper windbreaker is a statement-maker for sure. Super lightweight and water and wind resistant, the style is made for withstanding harsh conditions, rain or shine. Perfect for your next hiking trip, this windbreaker also includes much-needed ventilation that keeps the body at a comfortable temperature without compromising warmth.
A sweat-wicking mesh lining also comes in a clutch to keep you nice and dry during all your adventures. We’d pair the Happy Camper with cargo shorts or leggings in a neutral black or gray hue. Worn with your favorite pair of combat boots or sneakers, you’ll be ready to take on just about anything.
For The Win Wide-Leg Pants
Deep navy sweats with a drawstring closure.
A good pair of sweats is imperative for relaxing rest days. When you’re not hitting the gym, FP Movement’s For The Win wide-leg pants are a great alternative to shorts. As soft as pjs and as versatile as jeans, these sweats make for a perfect addition to your loungewear line-up.
The wide legs offer a range of movement, while the raw hemline imparts a lived-in look. Side pockets and a drawstring closure offer the silhouette utility. The “Midnight Navy” colorway is our pick, however, the “Cranberry” and “High Dive” colorways are pretty snazzy too. All in all, you won’t wanna take these bad boys off, and we don’t blame you.
Never Better One-Piece
A jumpsuit in a dusty rose hue and cut-outs on the back.
FP Movement’s Never Better one-piece jumpsuit is a pilates girlie’s dream. Retailing for $98.00, this form-fitted piece features a plunging neckline and low back, equipped with striking cut-outs that’ll ensure a breathable feel during workouts. The one-piece is made of a four-way stretch fabric that moves as you move.
Designed for light-to-medium workouts like yoga or barre, we can envision this jumpsuit utilized as a layering piece under crew necks or hoodies for those laid-back vibes. Worn on it’s own with low-top sneakers, you’ll be turning heads for sure. The Never Better comes in an irresistible “Clove” colorway that can only be described as a dusty mauve similar to a plum. The “Platinum” and “Black” colors are pretty great, too.
Quick Step Pants
Black leggings with a flared hem and a high waist.
FP Movement is bringing back the flared leggings in a major way. The Quick Step style evokes similar silhouettes from the 70s when Jazzercise was the way you broke a sweat and your mom probably had a perm. Jarring hairdos aside, these leggings come in a slew of versatile colorways from “Black,” our favorite, to a dusty pink “Aged brick.”
Leggings are often straight up and down, while the Quick Step is flared, creating a more flattering silhouette than your typical loungewear. These pants are great for rest days, especially when worn with a sweater or cropped hoodie. Ultimately though, the styling options for these babies are endless.
Trail Angel Shorts
Neon yellow shorts with teal stripes up the sides.
Somehow, FP Movement keeps releasing banger after banger, and these shorts are the cream of the crop. The Trail Angel style is made for going hard during workouts and is crafted of reinforced woven fabrication designed to be more resistant to tearing and ripping. Built-in briefs offer extra protection while the reflective detailing makes these shorts excellent for outdoor endeavors.
Like most of the picks on this list, the Trail Angel shorts are water resistant, a nice touch for those of us who sweat hard. The high-waisted fit would work well with something cropped. Think graphic tees or cropped crewnecks in a neutral colorway to contrast the vibrant “Highlighter Combo” colorway. Angel wings are optional. These shorts come in nine other colors if neons aren’t your thing.
Knockout Tank
A white cropped tank top.
You’ll feel and look like a knockout in this FP Movement tank. Retailing for $30.00, the Knockout tank is cropped for a flattering fit. The effortless style will put your tank top collection to shame, equipped with key details like a racer-style back and an embroidered FP Movement logo. The high neckline is a nice touch too. We recommend styling this piece with colorful athletic shorts. Try knotting the hem for an even more cropped look.
It’s hard to imagine how anyone could follow up the success and cultural dominance of Charli xcx‘s Brat. But in a new interview, the British pop star said that she’s sidestepping that concern altogether.
Speaking to Culted at the Cannes International Film Festival, Charli opened up about the “pressure” to top her critically acclaimed sixth studio album in a piece published Tuesday (May 20). “I don’t really feel the pressure to create another record like Brat, because when I was making it, even though I really believed in it and totally knew what I wanted to do with it, I had no idea how it would be received,” she began.
“I was really doing it for myself and marketing it in the way I wanted to for myself, but I had no clue that people would kind of connect to it in the way that they did,” she continued. “So yeah, I don’t really feel the pressure, because I feel that you can never really do the same thing twice, and my next record will probably be a flop which I’m down for to be honest.”
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Released in June 2024, Brat reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 — Charli’s highest career peak on the chart to date. From its meme-fueling lime-green cover to its moment at the center of the 2024 United States presidential race, the album made the “Apple” singer a bona fide pop A-lister after spending years as a smaller cult-favorite artist.
Now, Charli has been focused on touring the album — she wrapped four sold-out nights at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., earlier in May — and onscreen opportunities, including a movie she conceptualized for A24 called The Moment. Almost a year after Brat‘s release, she’s also been enjoying a resurgence of one of her older songs: “Party 4 U,” which has taken off on TikTok five years after it was released on 2020’s How I’m Feeling Now.
“It takes me back to the time of the pandemic, really, because that’s when I was recording the vocals,” she told Culted of the track, for which she recently dropped a music video. “It actually started a while before that — the initial idea. But we kind of never — I never really took it anywhere. So, yeah, now when I think of the song, I just think back to five years ago and how different the world was then. We were all inside. No one was hanging out. You know, it was kind of lonely.”
The 2025 American Music Awards will showcase a wide range of performers, from 22-year-old Benson Boone, who has back-flipped his way to stardom in the past year, to 80-year-old Sir Rod Stewart, who is set to receive a lifetime achievement award. This will mark Stewart’s first time on the AMAs stage since 2004.
The show, which is being held on Memorial Day for the first time, is set to kick off summer from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday, May 26. The 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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This will mark the first regular American Music Awards broadcast since the show that aired in November 2022, and the first one to air on CBS. The show was a fixture on ABC from 1974 to 2022, and it will mark the first one not held in the Los Angeles area.
Jennifer Lopez is hosting the show for the second time. She previously hosted in 2015, when she opened the show with a performance of her 1999 hit “Waiting for Tonight” leading into a dance medley of the year’s biggest hits.
Two other performers on this year’s show are past AMAs hosts. Stewart co-hosted in 1989 with Anita Baker, Debbie Gibson and Kenny Rogers. Gloria Estefan co-hosted in 1990 with Alice Cooper, Anita Baker and The Judds, and in 1993 with Bobby Brown and Wynonna. Estefan will mark her first performance on the AMAs in 32 years, celebrating five decades of her career in music.
As previously announced, Janet Jackson will receive the Icon Award, which recognizes an artist whose body of work has marked a global influence over the music industry. The 11-time American Music Award-winner will also take the stage, marking her first television performance since 2018.
Gwen Stefani will perform a medley celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut solo album Love.Angel.Music.Baby, including her Billboard Hot 100-topping smash “Hollaback Girl,” and a song from her newest album, Bouquet, which was released in November.
Fresh from winning four awards at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, country music star Lainey Wilson will perform.
Breakout artist and first-time American Music Award nominee Benson Boone will perform his latest single, “Mystical Magical,” from his upcoming sophomore album American Heart, which is due June 20.
Three-time American Music Award winner Blake Shelton will make his AMAs performance debut with a track from his new album, For Recreational Use Only, which was released on May 9.
Reneé Rapp will also make her AMAs debut, performing new music off her upcoming sophomore album.
The American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show. Tickets to the show are available now on Ticketmaster.
Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with 10 nominations, followed closely by Post Malone with eight nods, and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey with seven each.
Nominees are based on key fan interactions — as reflected on the Billboard charts — including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.
Fan voting is now closed with the exception of collaboration of the year and social song of the year, which will remain open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast via VoteAMAs.com.
The AMAs and Easy Day Foundation, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping veterans transition to civilian life, will partner to present several in-show moments that celebrate veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations.
The 2025 American Music Awards will re-air on MTV (Tuesday, May 27, at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT), CMT (Wednesday, May 28, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) and BET (Thursday, May 29, at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT).
The show will also livestream on Harmony, Penske Media’s proprietary live streaming platform that can be viewed across Penske Media’s owned and operated websites, including Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, Deadline, Vibe, IndieWire and Gold Derby.
The AMAs have also identified additional presenters and participants, including Nikki Glaser, who hosted this year’s Golden Globe Awards and has already been tapped to host next year’s show. Other presenters and participants include Tiffany Hadish and Wayne Brady, who have hosted other awards shows, and Shaboozey, who amassed seven AMA nominations this year.
Here is a list of performers and presenters on the 2025 American Music Awards. Additional names will be added as they are announced.
Performers
Benson Boone
Blake Shelton
Gloria Estefan
Gwen Stefani
Janet Jackson (Icon Award recipient)
Jennifer Lopez (host)
Lainey Wilson
Reneé Rapp
Rod Stewart (Lifetime Achievement Award recipient)
Participants & Presenters
Alix Earle
Cara Delevingne
Ciara
Dan + Shay
Dylan Efron
Jordan Chiles
Kai Cenat
Megan Moroney
Nikki Glaser
Shaboozey
Tiffany Haddish
Wayne Brady
The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
SZA is for the children. The Grammy-winning artist took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday (May 20), saying that she convinced a young fan to throw away his whippets canister in exchange for taking a photo or video with them. “Literally talked a CHILD into throwing away his whippet drugs in exchange for a picture/video […]
Los Tigres del Norte have enjoyed a career spanning over 57 years. The renowned regional Mexican group sat down with Leila Cobo to share their thoughts on some of their biggest hits, including “Contrabando y Traición.” They also discussed their thought process behind their new track, “La Lotería,” their decision to include an image of Donald Trump as “el diablito,” their opinions on narcocorridos and the ongoing efforts to ban them, immigration issues in the U.S.. and more.
What do you think of the “La Lotería” music video? Let us know in the comments!
Leila Cobo:
Los Tigres del Norte, welcome to Miami.
Los Tigres del Norte:
Thank you.
It’s so great to have you, like always, I always have to go to other places to find you, but today you guys came to the tropics. On top of that, I really appreciate you guys being dressed up like Miami.
Thank you so much.
Apart from that fact that we’re at a Mexican restaurant-
We’re here at our Mexican restaurant.
At Tacology.
It’s so pretty.
Yes, very pretty. I only take you guys to pretty places.
Everytime you invite us, you always take us to wonderful places.
How many years has it been?
We have many years under our belt. We have recorded-
40?
CDs since 1968.
1968?
Many years already. I think that the first song that people knew us by was “Camelia, la Texana.”
It’s one of the corridos that got people to notice Los Tigres del Norte. It’s already been many years.
Well, Jorge told me the story about “Camelia, la Texana.” I’m trying to remember, but weren’t you under age when you recorded that song?
Practically.
And you were there hiding yourself in bars to sing it no?
Exactly, I told you the story of how the song was born because they brought me to a place in Los Angeles because I was underage and the didn’t let me enter the place.
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