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19 Oct 2023

The Kid LAROI Enlists Jung Kook & Central Cee for Vibey New Song ‘TOO MUCH’: Watch the Video

When it comes to the team-up of The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook and Central Cee, as far as fans are concerned, there’s likely never “TOO MUCH.” The international trio unleashed their new “TOO MUCH” song and music video on Thursday night (Oct. 19) ahead of the release of LAROI’s debut full-length album The First Time next month.

Australian hitmaker The Kid LAROI enlisted South Korea’s Jung Kook and the U.K.’s Central Cee for the vibey new song, and they dropped a Ramez Silyan-directed video to match. In the visual, the three stars appear on the covers of the fictional TOO MUCH magazine, and their mag covers come to life in colorful performance vignettes.

“If we had the chance and the time to spend, would you do it again? Would you do it again?” BTS member Jung Kook sings in the chorus. “Was it too much?”

LAROI and Central Cee are both co-writers on the track, along with Justin Bieber, Omer Fedi, Jasper Harris, Emile Haynie, Blake Slatkin and Billy Walsh. The song was produced by Fedi, Harris, Haynie and Slatkin.

The First Time, which is due in November, will follow LAROI’s debut mixtape, F*ck Love, which topped the Billboard 200 albums chart back in 2021. The mixtape’s Savage deluxe edition included LAROI’s breakout hit single “Without You,” whose Miley Cyrus-featuring remix hit the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, while the mixtape’s Over You deluxe edition included the Hot 100 No. 1 Bieber duet “Stay.”

Watch the “TOO MUCH” music video below:

19 Oct 2023

‘Trolls Band Together’ Soundtrack Is Here: Stream It Now

Trolls Band Together is hitting theaters in less than a month, but fans can get hyped in the meantime by listening to the film’s official soundtrack, which arrived on Friday (Oct. 20).

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The soundtrack features the previously released collaboration between Camila Cabello and Anna Kendrick, “It Takes Two,” as well as the long-awaited musical reunion for *NSYNC, “Better Place.” Fittingly, Justin Timberlake also returned as the film soundtrack’s executive music producer alongside producer and songwriter Mike Elizondo. 

“Better Place,” released Sept. 29 on DreamWorks/RCA Records, peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, tying *NSYNC’s highest Hot 100 start: the group’s debut hit, “I Want You Back,” began at No. 25 on the March 7, 1998-dated chart.

The film, out on Nov. 17, features the usual mix of pop classics sung by all your favorites, as well as new additions to the cast including Cabello, Zosia Mamet (Crimp) and RuPaul (Miss Maxine). The returning cast includes Zooey Deschanel (Bridget), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Gristle), Icona Pop (Satin and Chenille), Anderson .Paak (Prince D), Ron Funches (Cooper), Kunal Nayyar (Guy Diamond) and Kenan Thompson (Tiny Diamond).

Listen to the Trolls Band Together soundtrack below.

19 Oct 2023

Bad Bunny Thinks You Should Learn How to Say ‘Puerto Rico’ Before Visiting in New ‘SNL’ Promos

Before you visit Bad Bunny‘s native island, you better learn how to pronounce its name.

In brand-new promos for his upcoming appearance as host and musical guest on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, Benito schools castmember Heidi Gardner on how to pronounce “Puerto Rico.”

“I’ve always wanted to go to Port-oh Reek-oh,” Gardner says, butchering the commonwealth’s name.

“Puerto Rico,” Bunny corrects.

“Sorry, Port-oh Reek-oh!” Gardner repeats.

After trying again, the superstar artist gives up: “You know what? Don’t go, please.”

Elsewhere in the promos, Gardner compliments “the message” of Bad Bunny’s music but says she “can’t say it.” “Because it’s in Spanish?” he asks. No, she responds, before saying her bleeped-out response. “OK, you can’t say that on TV,” Bunny admits with a laugh.

He also valiantly saves Gardner from a mosquito during their promo shoot. Watch the new promos below:

Bad Bunny made his first appearance on SNL in April 2020 with a cameo during a pandemic-era Saturday Night Live at Home episode. He made his debut as a musical guest in February 2021 (and acted in a couple of sketches) alongside Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page as the host. This weekend’s episode will mark Bad Bunny’s first time hosting.

The NBC late-night staple returned for its 49th season this past weekend, with Pete Davidson hosting and Ice Spice as the musical guest. Former SNL castmember Davidson was supposed to host the show back on May 6, alongside musical guest Lil Uzi Vert, before the writers’ strike canceled all upcoming episodes when it started on May 2. The season premiere marked Ice Spice’s debut on the show, with her collaborator Taylor Swift even making a cameo to introduce her second performance of the night.

Bad Bunny’s SNL episode will air Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.

19 Oct 2023

Sexxy Red & Raedio “No Panties,” Redman “Number Block” & More | Daily Visuals 10.19.23

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Not too long ago Sexxy Red was trending on social media for all the wrong reasons but the up and coming rap star isn’t letting a few controversies derail her from reaching the promised land, so she’s going to keep chugging along whether you like it or not.

Linking up with Raedio for the visuals to “No Panties,” Sexyy Red and Rae open up a brothel of sorts where rich old white men are their top clientele before twerking it up at a car wash where it seems like it’s more bootie bouncing than sponges cleaning. No one seems to be complaining though.

Back in the Bricks, Redman keeps on dropping off new material like he’s hungry for a record deal and in his clip to “Number Block,” Red politics on the stoop with his peoples while freestyling over Jay-Z’s “Throw Your Hands Up” instrumental.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Blxst and Bino Ridaeuz, Jorja Smith featuring J Hus, and more.

SEXXY RED & RAEDIO – “NO PANTIES”



REDMAN – “NUMBER BLOCK”



BLXST & BINO RIDEAUX – “ROAD RUNNIN”



JORJA SMITH FT. J HUS – “FEELINGS”



PEEZY – “INTRO”



MELLOW RACKZ – “ROMEO & JULIET”


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DRODI & THAT MEXICAN OT – “PRETTY GIRL”



BIG30 – “BIRRRDDD PT. 2”



19 Oct 2023

Jussie Smollett in Outpatient Rehab Program

Jussie Smollett is currently in rehab and is receiving treatment from an outpatient program, a representative for the actor confirmed in a statement to TMZ on Wednesday.

“Jussie has had an extremely difficult past few years,” Smollett’s representative told the celebrity news outlet. “He has quietly been working very hard for some time now and we are proud of him for taking these necessary steps.”

Smollett’s time in rehab comes amid him awaiting an appeal from his Chicago criminal case that dates back to 2019, when he was found guilty of lying to police about being attacked by two masked Trump supporters, who he then alleged attacked him, put a noose around his neck and doused him in bleach.

Following the incident, Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail but was released early due to an appeal. In the time since the controversy, Smollett has been getting back into his career and has started directing as the legal process continued. Per TMZ, he’s been spotted working on film sets, one of which includes a project with actress Vivica A. Fox.

In addition to recently being seen on a hike in Los Angeles with his former Empire co-star Taraji P. Henson, Smollett attended last year’s BET Awards, which drew backlash from viewers of the program online on social media. The year prior, Smollett attended the premiere of B-Boy Blues — which served as his directorial debut — at New York City’s AMC Magic Johnson Harlem theater in November 2021. 

19 Oct 2023

Sebastián Yatra Explains the Stories Behind the Photo | Billboard

Sebastián Yatra explains the stories behind these photos backstage at Billboard’s Latin Music Week 2023.

Sebastián Yatra
Hello I’m Sebastián and I’m going to take you Behind the Photo with Billboard.

Sebastián Yatra
Perfect, let’s check out three photos from my Instagram.

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The first one, this one… this was in Colombia recently when I went on vacation with my family, we toured the coffee region. So this is in a town called “Filanda,” and it’s like a dream. I mean they drew inspiration from this town as well as another called Salento and from the Cocora Valley to make the movie ‘Encanto’. So here, you literally feel like you’re in the middle of ‘Encanto’ and it’s a place I recommend for anyone on planet Earth. There’s no place greener than Colombia, the coffee region, Medellin. I met people from all over the world, and they talk a lot about our country’s greenery.

Sebastián Yatra
This was a couple of months ago. At the King’s League final, which was at the Metropolian Civitas stadium in Madrid. What happened was that Manu called me, the day before the final, and he said, “Hey, I’m here in Madrid.” Béele just arrived too, and I’m performing at the King’s League final tomorrow. The same day we performed, I was heading to Ibiza for a vacation and he said, “Shall we perform ‘Vagabundo’ together? The song?” Of course, the song was a hit at that moment in Spain and many other countries. So we said, let’s do it. Manu is such a dear friend. We all went there and this is a photo before going on stage in front of a packed stadium.

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19 Oct 2023

Seventeen, Jung Kook, Stray Kids & Jisoo Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List)

aespa – “Spicy”

Agust D (Suga) – “People Pt.2” (Feat. IU)

AKMU – “Love Lee”

Anne-Marie, Minnie – “Expectations”

ASH ISLAND – “Goodbye” (Feat. Paul Blanco)

BIG Naughty – “Hopeless Romantic” (Feat. Lee Suhyun)

BIG Naughty – “With me” (The Interest of Love OST)

BSS (SEVENTEEN) – “Fighting” (Feat. Lee Young Ji)

BTOB – “Wind and Wish”

BTS – “Take Two”

BTS – “The Planet” (BASTIONS OST)

DAWN – “Dear My Light”

(G)I-DLE – “Queencard”

Hwasa – “I Love My Body”

IVE – “I AM”

J-Hope – “on the street” (with J. Cole)

Jay Park – “Candy” (Feat. Zion.T)

Jeon Somi – “Fast Forward”

Jihyo – “Killin’ Me Good”

Jimin – “Like Crazy”

Jisoo – “FLOWER”

Jungkook – “Seven” (Feat. Latto)

Kai – “Rover”

LE SSERAFIM – “UNFORGIVEN” (Feat. Nile Rodgers)

Lee Chae Yeon – “KNOCK”

Lee Mujin – “Ordinary Confession”

Lim Jae Hyun – “Heaven (2023)” (It Was Spring OST)

Lim Young Woong – “London Boy”

M.C the MAX – “Eternity”

MeloMance – “A Shining Day”

NCT 127 – “Ay-Yo”

NCT DREAM – “Candy”

NewJeans – “Ditto”

Parc Jae Jung – “Let’s Say Goodbye”

Paul Kim – “You Remember” (The Glory OST)

SEVENTEEN – “Super”

STAYC – “Teddy Bear”

Stray Kids – “S-Class”

Taeyang – “VIBE” (Feat. Jimin)

Taeyong – “SHALALA”

TXT – “Goodbye Now” (Love Revolution OST)

TXT – “Sugar Rush Ride”

V – “Love Me Again”

ZEROBASEONE – “In Bloom”

Zior Park – “CHRISTIAN”

19 Oct 2023

Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Drops Soon: Here’s How to Buy It Online

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Ever since the first Super Mario Bros. game back in 1985, Mario became best known for 2D adventures. And after more than 10 years since the release of the last side-scrolling platform game, New Super Mario Bros. U for Nintendo Wii U, Mario is back in 2D with Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

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Exclusively for Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is priced at $59.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target. This game features Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad, Toadette, Nabbit and Yoshi (four colors) as playable characters. However, instead of an adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and friends find themselves in the Flower Kingdom.

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As for the game’s story, Mario, Luigi and friends make a trip to the Flower Kingdom to visit Prince Florian. However, during their visit, Bowser, Bowser Jr. and Kamek surprise attack the kingdom to kidnap the prince and steal the magical Wonder Flower. You must pick your favorite character, rescue the prince, get the Wonder Flower back and restore peace and order to the Flower Kingdom.

In addition, there are new power-ups and abilities for Super Mario Bros. Wonder — Elephant Fruit will turn you into a stampeding elephant, a Bubble Flower allows you to trap enemies in floating bubbles, a Drill Mushroom can help you navigate through levels and a special Wonder Flower can turn any level into delightfully, trippy chaos.

After playing a few levels, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a joyful throwback to past Mario games, like the original Super Mario Bros. trilogy, Super Mario World, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and others, but updated with modern graphics and animations, as well as up to four multi-player co-op — local and online. This adds a new wrinkle to the gameplay and mechanics since you’re playing with and against each other in a common goal to clear levels. In other words, it plays like Super Mario Bros., but looks and feels like Super Smash Bros. at the same time.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch is out now for $59.99.

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19 Oct 2023

Rich Schaefer Officially Named President of Global Touring at AEG Presents

Veteran touring specialist Rich Schaefer has been officially promoted to president of global touring at AEG Presents. Schaefer takes over the role from Gary Gersh, who announced he would be stepping down last month.

In his new role, Schaefer will oversee all aspects of the concert promotion company’s worldwide touring deals, operations and talent relations. He will report to Jay Marciano, chairman/CEO of AEG Presents and COO of AEG and will also be joining the company’s executive committee.

“Rich has a wealth of experience across every level of the concert business,” said Marciano in a statement. “His rapport with artists, managers and agents, along with his attention to detail and follow-through, have made him a critical member of our team. I’m thrilled to elevate him to President of Global Touring.”

Schaefer joined AEG Presents in 2018 to help define and build the newly created division. He most recently held the title of senior vp of global touring. Schaefer has played a key role in many of AEG Presents’ touring partnerships, having helped sign and promote artists such as Kane Brown, Kacey Musgraves, Zach Bryan, Leon Bridges, Carin Leon, Hugh Jackman, Tame Impala and Maggie Rogers, among others.

“I am very excited to step into this new role leading Global Touring, and I’m extremely grateful for the support from Jay and everyone at AEG Presents,” Schaefer added. “Our priority is to continue executing at the highest level for our clients, their teams and fans.”

Schaefer was a co-founder of LoyalT Management before joining AEG Presents. A New York native, he will continue to work out of the company’s offices there.

19 Oct 2023

Christopher Nolan Praises Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Film Rollout: ‘It’s Going to Make an Enormous Amount of Money’

Taylor Swift has the seal of approval from yet another film director. This time, Christopher Nolan stepped up to praise Swift for how she’s chosen to distribute Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour directly through AMC and stated that it was a smart decision.

“Taylor Swift is about to show the studios, because her concert film is not being distributed by the studios, it’s being distributed by a theater owner, AMC, and it’s going to make an enormous amount of money,” the Oppenheimer filmmaker said during an event on Wednesday (Oct. 19). “And this is the thing: This is a format, this is a way of seeing things and sharing stories, or sharing experiences, that’s incredibly valuable. And if they don’t want it, somebody else will. So that’s just the truth of it.”

Nolan’s observation about Swift’s film gross appears to be spot-on. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour grossed $123.5 million globally over its opening weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet additionally reported that the concert film is the “top-grossing concert pic of all time in North America, as well as ranking as the second-biggest October domestic debut, not adjusted for inflation.” (See the list of the top 10 music concert films of all time here.)

Nolan — whose credits include the Batman trilogy, Interstellar, Inception, Dunkirk and more — is far from the first filmmaker to sing Swift’s praises. Director Shawn Levy, who starred in the “All Too Well” music video, likened the “Anti-Hero” singer’s vision to that of Steven Spielberg.

“Taylor, the depth of her vision for how she wants a creative piece to be, whether it’s a lyric, a melody, a bridge, a concert tour, a video — it’s profound,” he told Entertainment Weekly on Oct. 12. “It’s profoundly vivid, and she has the strength of her convictions.”