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The Kentucky Derby is heating up with a star-studded lineup for FanDuel’s inaugural Kentucky Derby Party on May 3. The event announced on Thursday (April 4), exclusively via Billboard, that Luke Bryan and Ne-Yo will be the headlining performers at the invite-only show, which will take place at Paristown Arts and Entertainment District in Louisville, […]
Laura Pausini made her world tour stop at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday (March 30), delivering a retrospective of songs that celebrated her 30-year career.
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The Italian superstar, who effortlessly performs in three languages (English, Spanish, and Italian), kicked off her trek in her native country last December and will wrap the tour on April 6 at New York’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
At 8:40 p.m. Saturday night, Pausini arrived on stage wearing a black pantsuit topped with a sequined trench coat. Also wearing a coral-colored tie and gloves, she kicked off her show with “El Primer Paso en la Luna,” part of her 2023 album Almas Paralelas.
She then performed other songs off the new set, including “Durar,” “Un Buen Inicio” and “Todas Las Veces,” before greeting the packed venue, mostly of people above their 30s.
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“Thank you everybody. I’m so happy to be here. Of course this show would be 80 percent in Spanish because you changed my life. Bienvenidos a todos una vez más,” the artist said. “Tonight we’re here to look back at the 30 years of my career. This is a recap of the most significant songs and moments that I have experienced with you by my side. I will share videos that show what it’s like to live inside a dream.”
Immediately after, Pausini performed a medley with the “most personal songs of all my career.” Sitting at a piano, she explained that in 2010 she took a break from music to become a mother. She noted the challenges she faced as a then 35-year-old woman trying to get pregnant, and recalled writing a song to gain strength. It was later, during one of her tours, that she discovered she was expecting.
Pausini also shared a video of the day she proposed to her longtime boyfriend, and guitarist, Paolo Carta. The couple got married in 2023 after dating for 18 years and having their daughter.
In the midst of her compelling storytelling, she played the piano and performed the heartfelt songs “Así Celeste,” “Nuestro Amor de Cada Dia” and “Frente a Nosotros.”
Showcasing her musicianship, Pausini then switched the piano keys for an electric guitar and performed a rocking set of some of her biggest early 2000s hits: “Escucha Atento,” “Entre Tu y Mil Mares,” “Como Si No Nos Hubieramos Amado,” and “Volveré Junto a Ti” — all of which hit the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
“When I was 18, this was empty,” she said, referring to the packed Kaseya Center. “I’m grateful that you are all here supporting me now that I’m an old lady,” she joked, this time wearing black boots and a metallic silver fringe top.
Throughout the concert, Pausini — who was The Latin Record Academy’s 2023 Person of the Year — performed other hits, including “Seen,” which nabbed the 2021 Golden Globe for best original song for Io Sì, “En Cambio No,” “Viveme” and “Amores Extraños.”
The biggest surprise of the night, however, was when Luis Fonsi joined the artist on stage for a powerful duet version of “Inolvidable,” which they completely improvised before Pausini wrapped her show with “Se Fue,” the 1994 bop that ultimately put her on the map.
“I invite you into my life through the songs I’ve written to tell you who I really am,” she said. “We are accustomed to judging each other on social media without knowing the truth. It’s me tonight with my reality.”
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Considering that Conan O’Brien made a name for himself by subverting TV comedy tropes in the ‘90s, people were ready for something weird when the comedian kicked off the eighth annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert at Manhattan’s Beacon Theatre on Thursday (March 7). But it’s safe to say few people expected him to grab a guitar and deliver a full rock band performance of Elvis Presley’s final Hot 100 No. 1, “Suspicious Minds” – and honestly, he killed it. He hammed it up on the bridge, but the ginger giant delivered a mostly straight-faced take on the song and proved he’s got a solid set of pipes. You might not turn a red chair for him on The Voice, but he’s good enough to be a ringer at a karaoke bar (plus, it’s fun to see that orange pompadour undulating as he headbangs).
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That was one of the many unexpected delights at Love Rocks NYC, a fundraising show for the New York City nonprofit God’s Love We Deliver, which hand delivers 10,000 medically tailored meals to New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses every weekday. It’s an inarguably fantastic cause, and everyone involved – rock royalty, comedy legends and rising talents – brought their A-game to the Beacon Theatre.
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Eagles’ Don Felder played “Hotel California” on his signature double-neck guitar; Dave Grohl rocked out “Everlong”; Hozier belted “Take Me to Church”; Nile Rodgers brought the “Good Times”; and the Black Keys trotted out “Lonely Boy.”
Even so, most of the standout moments came courtesy of artists banding together for unexpected covers. For instance, who knew that Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” needed a trombone solo? But when Trombone Shorty, Joss Stone and Ivan Neville teamed up to cover the late, great Purple One, it brought a fresh New Orleans flavor to the Minneapolis sound. Speaking of Stone, the British soul singer had jaws on the floor with a fervent cover of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” which had Tracy Morgan dancing side stage, hands in the air. Aside from Morgan and O’Brien, Martin Short, Bill Murray and Jim Gaffigan kept the night moving between sets, managing to make “donate now!” exhortations funnier than they should be. (Short’s quip that it’s a “rule of show business” to never ask Nick Cannon what he’s doing on Father’s Day was a chef’s-kiss moment.)
“Love Rocks is its own thing. We designed this concert to feel like a real rock n’ roll concert. While we do a text-to-give and message the charity throughout the show, we never wanted this to feel like a benefit or a gala. We do the majority of the fundraising prior to the show, so that when people come to the concert it is all about the music and entertainment,” Love Rocks NYC co-executive producer Greg Williamson tells Billboard. “And for the artists it is a very special experience where they get to see their friends and have a reunion with so many fellow artists that they love and respect. It’s a true lovefest and Love really does rock.”
It was a testament to the quality of the lineup (not to mention the flawless house band led by Will Lee) that the four-hour affair flew by. Bettye LaVette brought soul and attitude to a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Things Have Changed”; Tom Morello steered a sing-along to Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” complete with the oft-excised verse about hungry people waiting for relief; The Struts’ Luke Spiller led a crowd-pleasing take on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”; and Allison Russell and Hozier traded vocals on a version of Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City” that was so good one hopes they record a studio version.
The evening closed with an all-star jam to David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” led by the Chic frontman who co-produced the Hot 100 No. 1 for the Thin White Duke – with Grohl on the drums, no less. “Is it possible that the entire evening was a favorite moment?” asks Love Rocks NYC co-executive producer Nicole Rechter. “Love Rocks 2024 was riveting from the opening act with Conan to the finale with Dave Grohl on drums. The night never let up with extraordinary performances from all the artists and comedians.”
Just like God’s Love We Deliver feeds thousands of New Yorkers in need every day, the audience at the 2024 Love Rocks NYC show left the Beacon Theatre well fed – and ready for the next one.
Stevie Nicks is joining the already power-packed lineup for this summer’s BST Hyde Park concert series in London. The Fleetwood Mac singer and solo star was announced as the headliner for the July 12 concert in Hyde Park, joining a roster of shows that already includes BST gigs by Kings of Leon, Kylie Minogue, the […]
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Justin Timberlake was scheduled to play a one-off show in London at the Roundhouse in Camden on Friday night (Feb. 23), but had to cancel the gig announced last week at the last minute due to illness. The singer revealed the news to fans in a video in which he apologized for the late notice.
“Hi everybody,” he said with a hoarse voice in the Instagram Story post. “This is an unfortunate video to have to send out, but I’m sure you can tell from the sound of things that I am not going to be able to make it to the show on Friday, which I’m gutted about.” He noted that he’s been in London all week and was “so excited” to perform at the legendary theater.
“But as you may or may not know, I’ve been battling some kind of bug,” he added. “And I thought it was getting better but it just took a turn for the worse.” He promised his London fans he would make it up to them, after he was able to “power through” his visit to Graham Norton’s chat show, which also nearly got scotched. But on Friday morning, he said he woke up feeling “worse than ever,” pledging that the next time he comes through he can hopefully make it up to them and “rock the Roundhouse” with his fans.
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“But for now I feel terrible… I hope none of you get this flu,” he said.
Earlier this week, Timberlake posted a preview of his just-released new single, “Drown,” playing a bit of it solo on a piano while acknowledging his illness. “Made it out to London, still recovering from this flu. But trying to power through. So excited for new music and everything coming this week,” he wrote at the time.
The news came on the same day that JT released his introspective new single, “Drown,” the second song so far from his upcoming Everything I Thought It Was album (March 15); the first single, “Selfish,” debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Timberlake’s upcoming North American tour is slated to kick off on April 29 in Vancouver and keep him on the road through a July 9 gig in Lexington, KY before hopping over to Europe for his just-announced 13-gig run of overseas dates. The singer also recently expanded the North American run, adding 15 more shows that will keep him on the road through a Nov. 20 show at KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY.
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After giving fans a musical movie experience (learn how to watch here), Jennifer Lopez is taking her new album This is Me…Now to the stage. If you’re still on the fence about whether to get tickets to her 2024 tour, Apple Music is giving you the opportunity to watch her concert live from home starting Wednesday (Feb. 21).
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The “Jenny From the Block” singer will perform her ninth studio album for the first time live at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. If you couldn’t score travel deals to see the concert live and in-person, it will be streamed through Apple TV+ and Apple Music starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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And if you miss the premiere, that doesn’t mean you can’t still watch the Apple Music concert online: The performance will be available to watch and stream at your leisure until March 22.
You can expect the “I’m Real” singer to perform tracks from her new album, including “Greatest Love Story Never Told,” “Hearts and Flowers” and “This Is Me Now,” as well as some classic hits fans know and love.
Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.
How to Watch Jennifer Lopez’s Apple Music Live Concert
Apple Music and Apple TV+ will exclusively stream Lopez’s Apple Music Live Concert on Feb. 21. If you have an Apple TV+ account, you can watch the concert for free when you log into your account. Apple Music subscribers can also watch the live performance for free through the app.
Don’t have an Apple TV+ subscription? The streaming platform offers a seven day free trial for new users who sign up. After the free trial ends, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $9.99/month. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.
Along with the concert, an Apple TV+ membership will give you access to a variety of exclusive and original TV shows, movies and content including sporting events, The Crowded Room, Severance, Platonic, Shrinking, Masters of the Air, The Last Thing He Told Me, Silo, Schmigadoon!, The Problem with John Stewart, The Morning Show, Ghosted, Still, Tetris, Palmer and more.
You can also stream Apple TV+ through a mix of smart devices such as Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, Toshiba and Amazon Fire TVs, Roku, Chromecast, PlayStation and even Xbox.
Check below to watch Apple Music’s interview with JLo.
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