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07 Jul 2023

Jason Mraz Reflects on the Success of ‘I’m Yours,’ Discusses His New Album & More | Billboard News

Jason Mraz reflects on the success of his hit song “I’m Yours” 15 years after its release, talks about his new album ‘The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,’ making pop music for 40-year-olds and more!

Katie Bain
What advice would you give to that guy now, knowing what you now?

Jason Mraz
Oh, gosh, just relax. You don’t need the tramp stamp. Hey, what’s up? I’m Jason Mraz and this is Billboard News.

Katie Bain
Hello, I’m Katie Bain this is Billboard News and we are here with the legend Jason Mraz, the legend.

Jason Mraz
Wow I’m a legend?

Katie Bain
Truly a legend.

Jason Mraz
Thanks Katie.

Katie Bain
About to become more legendary because you are releasing a new album. And I’m not gonna lie. I’m just gonna read this off the cue card because it’s a bit of a mouthful: ‘Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride.’

Jason Mraz
Yeah, that’s the new album.

Katie Bain
I feel that there’s probably a lot intertwined in the title itself. So just unpack that for me to start.

Jason Mraz
It comes from a lyric inside the album. For me, it sums up life. I want to be mystified by life because I don’t know what’s going on. And so the album addresses life, and how to stay awake and enjoy the ride.

Katie Bain
I really love this album. And it’s beautiful, and it’s smart. And I was intrigued by sort of the framing of it as pop music for people in their 40s. How does this album reflect your age and your experiences?

Watch the full interview above!

07 Jul 2023

The 30 Best Prime Day Alternatives to Shop Right Now: Walmart, Nordstrom, Best Buy & More

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Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online sales of the year, but there are plenty of other alternative sales to shop as well. Although Prime Day 2023 starts July 11, several retailers are offering competing sales, some of which run throughout the month.

For bargain hunters who have been waiting all year to score deep discounts on essentials  — and maybe even a few items worth splurging on — we’ve collected a list of some of the better Prime Day alternatives floating online. We’ll be updating this story throughout next week, so be sure to check back for additional deals and promos as they become available.

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Prime Day 2023: These Are the Best Tech Deals to Shop Right Now

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Target:  From 7/9-7/15, customers can shop Target Deal Days it’s biggest sale of the season. Enjoy nearly a week of deals on thousands of items, including electronics, beauty, home, apparel, toys, food and beverage, plus BOGO deals and discounts on furniture, fashion, bedding and more.

Nordstrom: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale doesn’t start until July 17, but previews launched July 3 and select shoppers can shop the sale starting on July 13. The sale will feature hundreds of deals on top brands like Adidas, Nike, Dyson, Coach, Ugg, Le Creuset, Birkenstock, Herschel Supply Co., Dagne Dover and more.

Walmart: Happy Walmart+ week! The retail giant will be launching tons of new rollbacks on thousands of items next week, which includes deals that you can shop now such as 50% off the Walmart+ annual membership and tech deals like this Samsung’s Galaxy 4 watch, which is 47% off. Walmart+ members get early access to Walmart+ Week deals starting July 10. Shop additional deals here.

Kohl’s: Mix, match and save with this epic deal for up to 70% off clearance items, up to 60% off in store and online and an additional 20% with code: YOUR20 (offer ends 7/9).

Best Buy: Looking for deals on electronics and appliances? Find them on sale at Best Buy! From now until July 12, shoppers can save up to 40% off appliances like this GE 4.5 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer ($549.99/reg. $719.99). Shop additional appliance deals here and electronics such as TVs, speaker and more here.

Coach Outlet: Up to 70% off clearance items while supplies last. Over at Coach, shoppers can save 50% on sale items. No promo code needed.

Dell: Black Friday in July! Save up to $500 off top-selling Inspirion, XPS, Vostro and Alienware PCs and accessories.

Nasty Gal: Up to 60% off everything, save an extra 25% on the app and 25% off swimwear with code: DIVE20. 

Neiman Marcus: Up to 50% off shoes, handbags, men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories and beauty products starting at $3.  

Macy’s: Save up to 70% off Black Friday in July specials and 25% off select clearance items (use code: JULY, offer ends 7/12). Some of the deals included: 40%-50% off shoes and sandals, 60% off swimwear, 50% off menswear from I.N,C. and Club Room, 50% off dresses (online only). Plus, 30%-50% off beauty and fragrances and 65% off jewelry.

Farfetch: Save up to 60% off select sale items.

Sephora: Shop and save on must-have beauty items including up to 50% off top skincare products (offers ends 7/18). Save $100 on the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (offer ends 7/8), and enjoy free gifts with purchase (on select items) and free shipping for Beauty Insiders.

Ulta: Buy one get one 50% off on hundreds of items during the Big Summer Beauty Sale which ends July 15. Enjoy 30% off select skincare, weekly deals up to 40% off, buy one get one 50% off deals and more. Shop the sale here.

NYX: Up to 20% off sitewide + two free gifts with purchase of $45+.

Saks 5th Avenue: Designer deals up to 70% off luxury brands such as MCM, Tory Burch, Rhude, Carolina Herrera, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabanna, Off-White, Burberry, Givenchy, Zimmerman, Alice + Olivia, Versace, and more.  

GlassesUSA: Buy one get one free sunglasses and eyeglasses + free shipping with code: BOGO.

Huckberry: Save up to 35% off swimwear. Shoppers will find shoes, shorts, shirts, hats and other sale items starting as low as $7.

Gap: Save up to 75% off select styles. You’ll also find up to 75% off at Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

Kate Spade Surprise: Get an extra 15% off when you shop clearance items (use code: EXTRA15).

Everlane: Save up to 60% off summer markdowns.

Wayfair: Save up to 60% and shop 24-hour flash deals.

4Moms: Save 10% off when you spend $199 or more with code: 4MOMS10 (exclusions apply). Fid more details here.  

Nike: Up to 40% off sale items.

REI: Up to 50% off camping gear, clothing, bikes and more.

Le Creuset: Up to 35% off stainless and nonstick cookware. Offer ends 7/15.

ASOS: Up to an extra 30% off already discounted outlet items with code: MYSTERY.

New Balance: Get up to 30% off during the end of season event.

J. Crew: Up to 60% off sale styles; up to 40% off cashmere.

H&M: Take 25% off + free shipping (offer ends 7/7 at 9 p.m. ET).

Home Depot: Save up 50% off select items including up to $125 off select tools.

Looking for more deals? We dug up some of the deepest discounts available at some of the retailers listed above. Below, find a list of home deals on small appliances, kitchenware, furniture and other items to shop on sale.

Wayfair

Noblewell 21-in-1 Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven

$76.14 $127.20 40% off% OFF

An air fryer that does it all. With 21 different capabilities, the Noblewell convection air fryer will help you whip up breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

Walmart

Vevor Outdoor Pizza Oven

$55.99 $75.99 26% off% OFF

Make it an outdoor pizza night! The summer is all about pool parties and BBQs, which means that this stainless steel pizza should have a place near your outdoor grill. The oven is equipped with a 12-inch and measures 16.5 x 14.6 x 7.5 inches.

Wayfair

Cuisinart Professional Series 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

$250 $690 64% off% OFF

Looking for cookware? This Cuisinart 13-piece set has sauce pans, saute pans, stock pots and other pots and pans for your kitchen.

$230 $315 27% off% OFF

If you’re a fan of Le Creuset, the Toughened Nonstick Pro 3-Piece Cookware set is on sale for a limited time. Included in the set: 10-inch Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan and 4-quart saute pan with a glass lid.

Home Depot

Magic Chef Retro Mini Fridge

$179 $279 36% off% OFF

We found a nice deal on Magic Chef’s retro mini fridge at Home Depot. The popular fridge is available in five colors including black, white, red and mint green.

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Vacuum

$599.99 $799.99 25% off% OFF

Dyson products can cost a pretty penny, so it nice to find a sale. Save up to $200 on the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute cordless vacuum (offer ends July 8). If your’e interested in a Dyson vacuum dupe, the Wyze cordless stick vacuum scored a 4.0 customer rating and it’s on sale for $97 at Walmart (regular $200).

Best Buy

NewAir 300 CFM 18-Inch Fan

$60.99 $75 19% off% OFF

It’s getting hot out there! Getting relief from the heat with this NewAir floor fan. According to shoppers, the NewAir 300 is a “powerful” fan that’s easy to assemble and move around the room.

Walmart

DHP Cooper Loveseat 2 Seater

$158.40 $249 36% off% OFF

Shopping for a two-seater? A plush loveseat will liven up your space and this one has a 4.6 customer review rating.

Walmart

Polifurniture Linden Modern Vanity Desk

$164 $229 28% off% OFF

Get glam while seated at an adorable vanity desk! The desk includes a mirror and ample storage space for all your go-to beauty products, hair tools and more.

07 Jul 2023

Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Still a Huge Fan’ of Victor Wembanyama Despite Las Vegas Incident

Britney Spears is reflecting on the Las Vegas incident earlier this week in which she was allegedly struck by NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security.

The pop superstar took to Instagram to share her thoughts on Friday (July 7) after TMZ shared footage of the situation, where Spears is seen tapping the San Antonio Spurs player on the back outside Catch restaurant — despite Wembanyama claiming she grabbed him from behind — which prompted the Spurs’ Director of Team Security Damian Smith to push the “Womanizer” signer’s arm out of the way, hitting her in the face. Spears is then heard crying out, “F— you all.”

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“I’ve been working in the industry for years and have been with some of the most famous people in the world … NSYNC at one point were like The Beatles … girls would throw themselves at them everywhere we went … not one time in my life has a security guard ever hit another person !!!” Spears wrote on Instagram. “I’m not sharing this to be a victim … I SIMPLY GET IT HONESTLY … my reaction was priceless … BAD ??? YES … I’ve had documentaries done about me and none of which I approved … I have felt helpless in most situations and my experience in Vegas and my reaction was a cry out on all levels … I will say it !!! No, I don’t feel like I have been treated as an equal person in this country … of course when I watched the video myself … the people who actually swarmed around me when they heard me get hit made me feel like I mattered !!! I wasn’t aware of that at the time … all people could hear was me saying f— you all … which was WAY BETTER THAN HITTING HIM BACK ?? ? !!!”

However, Spears said she’s “still a huge fan” of Wembanyama’s. “It’s not his fault his security hit me … s— happens !!! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Friday !!!”

See her post below.

07 Jul 2023

Sphere Entertainment Stock Gains 23% As Hype Builds Around Namesake Venue

Seeing is believing for some investors in Sphere Entertainment Co., the developer of the new state-of-the-art venue, The Sphere, in Las Vegas.

Shares of Sphere Entertainment soared 22.7% this week after the world saw the first videos of the dazzling display created by the 580,000 square feet of programmable LED “pucks” on Exosphere, the exterior of the 366-foot tall, spherical venue. The mesmerizing light show received heavy media coverage — from CNN, NPR, USA Today, The Guardian and Daily Mail, among many others — and was shared widely on social media. The buzz helped Sphere Entertainment’s market cap grow to $919 million — a more than $170 million increase.

U2 launches The Sphere on Sept. 29 with a 25-date residency that runs through Dec. 16. As of Friday, the Sept. 29 show is sold out, and the only available tickets for the next two dates cost $501 apiece. The Sphere’s other programming is Postcards from Earth, an immersive experience created by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky that’s meant to showcase the venue’s technological capabilities.

Sphere Entertainment was one of eight stocks in Billboard’s Global Music Index to post gains this week. The index improved 1%, beating the S&P 500 (down 1.2%), Nasdaq composite (-0.9%), the U.K.’s FTSE 100 (down 1.5%) and South Korea’s KOSPI composite index (down 3.6%). Stocks fell on Friday (July 7) as investors feared that the Labor Department’s June jobs report — which showed wages were stronger than expected — might increase the likelihood the Federal Reserve will resume interest rate increases to cool the economy and ward off inflation.

Two radio stocks were also big winners this week. Shares of iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media increased 9.3% and 8.5%, respectively. Although both stocks are down sharply in 2023 — iHeartMedia has lost 35.1%, Cumulus is off 28.3% — both have experienced a string of successful weeks. Shares of iHeartMedia have gained 66.5% in the last six weeks. Cumulus Media shares have improved 37.8% over that span.

Warner Music Group, the index’s only other stock with a high single-digit gain this week, improved 7.4% to $28.01. That pared WMG’s year-to-date loss to 20%.

07 Jul 2023

Gunna “Fukumean,” DaBaby & Sexxy Red “SHAKE SUMN” & More | Daily Visuals 7.7.23

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Love him or hate him, Gunna’s out on a mission to remind everyone that regardless of what you think about him, he’s still that artist you loved before getting jammed up by the feds and he’s going to shine as a free man whether you like it or not.

Continuing to drop new visuals off his latest LP, A Gift & A Curse, Gunna releases a new clip for “Fuckumean” Gunna takes to the high seas (not really) and hops on a spiffy yacht where he’s joined by his team and a gang of thick young women who provide some eye candy while G and his people partake in the earth’s forbidden delights and put their lives on cruise control for the moment.

DaBaby meanwhile returns to the scene of the fire and for the clip to “SHAKE SUMN Remix,” he and Sexxy Red get lit with some firefighter attire and proceed to get a Malibu’s Most Wanted whiteboy hot and bothered with some twerking. He wasn’t ready for all that.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Plies, DJ Cassidy and Shaggy featuring Rayvon, and more.

GUNNA – “FUKUMEAN”



DABABY & SEXXY RED – “SHAKE SUM REMIX”



PLIES – “3RD TIME”



DJ CASSIDY & SHAGGY FT. RAYVON – “IF YOU LIKE PINA COLADAS”



GOVANA – “XMAN”



MICK JENKINS FT. JID – “SMOKE BREAK-DANCE”



AIDONIA – “WE DOH REGULAR”



CASH KIDD – “JINX!”



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07 Jul 2023

Madison Beer Says She Couldn’t ‘Comprehend’ Lana Del Rey Shoutout: ‘She’s Just Incredible’

Madison Beer is gearing up to release her sophomore album Silence Between Songs on September 15, and the singer-songwriter sat down with Billboard‘s Rania Aniftos to discuss the inspiration behind her upcoming project.

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“I got started really young doing this, and I feel like I’ve had a very busy 12 years or so in the industry and I kind of convinced myself that the moments where I was making music and when I was on tour and when I was my busiest was when I was growing,” she shared of the metaphorical album title. “As I’ve gotten a little bit older, I realized it’s actually been the moments that I’ve been able to tune out the noise and I’ve been able to be alone, really reflect and be more isolated where I’ve grown the most. So, it’s the silence between songs and when the noise is turned off is when I feel like I’ve learned who I am the most.”

Over the course of her career, Beer has grown a loyal fanbase and even some famous supporters including Lana Del Rey, who expressed how much she enjoys the 24-year-old’s music at Billboard’s Women in Music event back in March.

“She’s so cute and sweet that I was the first person she thought to name,” Beer expressed. “It’s just not something that I think I can comprehend. I think it also goes back to feeling conditioned that no one likes me and I’m not good enough and whatever. Having someone like her validate that I am, and that she’s in any semblance a fan is crazy. Not only do you know who I am, you’ve listened to my music. It’s wild. She’s just incredible. I could gush over her forever.”

Watch Billboard‘s full interview with Madison Beer above.

07 Jul 2023

John Mayer Sends a Message Ahead of Taylor Swift Release, New Music From FIFTY FIFTY, TXT & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday and we’ve got a ton of new music from Taylor Swift, TXT and Jonas Brothers, NewJeans, FIFTY FIFTY and more! Amid the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), John Mayer is sending an interestingly timed message. Jessica Simpson clears up those Ozempic weight loss rumors and opens up about the resurgence of Newlyweds. Jason Mraz stops by Billboard News and talks about the success of “I’m Yours,” his new album & more!

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Taylor Swift drops Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and even her ex seems to respond. We’ve got all the top drops in your Friday Music Guide. Jessica Simpson slams online trolls commenting about her weight loss. Jason Mraz stops by our studio to talk about making pop music, and Priscilla Block goes Fishing for Answers.

Happy Friday, y’all, I’m Tetris Kelly and this is Billboard News. It’s July 7th and we’ve got a bunch of new music to get you in the weekend mood.

Are you feeling “Enchanted” today? Taylor Swift has finally released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and it even includes new “From the Vault” tracks with Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams.

We’ll have all the hottest drops throughout the show but first, let’s get to your top story. There is no escaping the moment that is Taylor Swift releasing Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), even for her exes. After dropping her latest re-record, Taylor celebrated the moment by sharing a look back at her Fourth of July celebration with pics of her and her besties like Selena Gomez and the Haim sisters. Even Drake marked the moment while on tour, posing with a Taylor look-alike and writing “Congrats on the drop, sis.” And her ex John Mayer posted pics from his show with The Grateful Dead last night, including drones that spelled out “Please Be Kind.”

Watch the full video above!

07 Jul 2023

Here’s Why Kim & Kourtney Kardashian Are Fighting About Andrea Bocelli

The ongoing tension between Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian continued to bubble over on the newest episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, when Kim expressed frustration over her sister’s wedding choices.

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On Thursday’s episode (July 6), the two attempt to figure out the tension surrounding Kim’s Dolce & Gabbana partnership with the same fashion house that designed Kourtney’s wedding.

Kourtney claimed that she chose D&G for her wedding because it “felt really authentic to me,” but Kim went on the defensive for the ongoing conversation on who copied who, calling out similarities between Kourt’s wedding to Travis Barker and her own 2014 nuptials to Kanye West.

“I got married in Italy. Am I saying you copied me by getting married in Italy?” Kim tells the camera. “Who performed at my wedding? Andrea Bocelli. Who performed at Kourtney’s wedding? Andrea Bocelli.”

She continued, “You stole my f—ing wedding country and my wedding performer. Andrea Bocelli is my favorite male singer of all time, but I’m copying her dolce vida lifestyle? Okay.”

Watch the scene below, and catch up on season three of The Kardashians, which is streaming exclusively on Hulu.

07 Jul 2023

NBA 2K24: How to Preorder the Kobe Bryant Edition of the New Game

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2K is celebrating its 25th anniversary by unveiling its latest edition of the popular NBA gaming series — and it’s officially available for preorder. The new NBA 2K24 will not only feature a slam dunk-worthy lineup of players to choose from, but comes in multiple covers, including two with the legendary Kobe Bryant on front, which you can collect.

Four editions of the game were made for consoles including PS5, PS4, Xbox consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC. You can collect or choose between the Black Mamba version or Kobe Bryant edition of the game, which will feature past and current-gen versions of the game.

Pricing will defer depending on the console and version of the game you choose.

Keep reading to preorder the game and ensure you have a copy by the time it’s released.

GameStop

NBA 2K24 – Kobe Bryant Edition

$From $59.99

The Kobe Bryant edition will have you go back to the athlete’s early career days and work your way up to stardom level. Card-collecting mode has returned, which comes with hours of customizable options. The Kobe Bryant edition only comes with the base game with the option to purchase the past-gen or current-gen version of the game.

purple and yellow video game cover with photo of Kobe Bryant

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NBA 2K24 – Black Mamba Edition

$99.99

The Black Mamba version comes with the same base game as the Kobe Bryant edition, but will have additional bonuses including 100K VC, 15K MyTEAM points, 2K24 starting five draft box with three option packs, 10 box MyTEAM promo packs, a cover star sapphire card, on diamond shoe, 2-hour double XP coin and more.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom merch, tech deals from Walmart and over-ear headphones.

07 Jul 2023

‘UFC 290’: How to Watch the Featherweight Championship Fight for Free

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Saturday (July 8) will finally see Alex Volkanovski go up against Yair Rodriguez during the UFC 290 featherweight championship. This event will also feature co-headliners Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja who will face off for the flyweight title.

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These matches along with preliminary fights will happen in-person at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. That means unless you’ve scored tickets and hopped on some travel deals, you’ll need to tune into ESPN+ to catch all the action.

On Friday (July 7), UFC took to Twitter to post the official fighter odds featuring a graphic of the contenders and the predicted outcome for each match.

If you can’t make it to Las Vegas this time around, take advantage of streaming options and catch all the excitement from the comfort of your sofa. Other fights you can look forward to viewing include Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis (middleweight), Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker (lightweight), Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn (middleweight), Robbie Lawler vs. Niko Price (welterweight), Jack Della Maddalena vs. Josiah Harrell (welterweight), Yazmin Jauregui vs. Denis Gnomes and more.

Early preliminary matches will begin at 8 p.m. ET all leading up to the championship matchup of Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez at 10 p.m.

Keep reading to learn how to watch UFC 290 below.

How to Watch Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez

UFC 290 is available to watch exclusively through pay-per-view on ESPN+.

You can get an ESPN+ subscription for $9.99/month, or save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $99.99/year. You can also bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $13.99/month here.

ESPN+

$9.99/month

You won’t just have access to the UFC 290 fight through an ESPN+ membership. You’ll also be able to watch live games in other sports, NFL drafts, NFL playoffs, MLB games and exclusive on-demand videos, as well as access content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider. In addition to games, ESPN+ has original shows to stream on-demand, including game recaps, NBA finals and analyses hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime, as well as full replays of historic NFL games and limited series such as Man in the Arena: Tom Brady and Derek Jeter’s documentary series The Captain.