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Megan Thee Stallion’s Hotties will have another reason to celebrate Hottieween this spooky season. Amazon MGM Studios announced on Monday (Oct. 14) that the feature length documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words documentary will be released on Amazon’s Prime Video on Oct. 31. In Her Words will offer fans “unprecedented” behind-the-scenes access into the […]
Rihanna could not be happier to be the mother of two rambunctious young boys. After a video of her son RZA trying to climb out of his playpen went viral last month, the singer/entrepreneur talked to Access Hollywood about what she’s learned from her children with boyfriend rapper A$AP Rocky — they also share year-old […]
Summer Walker‘s Finally Over It album, featuring a new single called “Heart of a Woman,” is on its way. The new release was announced Friday (Oct. 11), but she hasn’t shared the official date of its arrival yet. Finally Over It (LVRN/Interscope Records) is Walker’s third studio album and the follow-up to her 2021 chart-topping […]
Leon Bridges’ “Peaceful Place” becomes his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart, lifting a spot to the top of the Oct. 19-dated tally. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song is Bridges’ first ruler in six years, since “Bad Bad News” led for […]
Interscope Geffen A&M Records is preparing to launch a year-long initiative to provide support for HBCU institutions (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), which have played important roles in the careers of the company’s various artists and executives. For the initiative’s first phase, Interscope Records will partner with three universities — Howard University, Tennessee State University and Texas Southern University — to kick off its fall Homecoming SZN campaign.
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The campaign’s centerpiece is the new Interscope album, Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 1. The vinyl-only project is comprised of Interscope catalog songs that evoke the spirit of HBCU homecoming celebrations plus two new tracks from rising artists. Immersive student-led pop-ups on each university will give students the opportunity to listen to the album, now available for purchase. Students will also have a chance to win concert tickets.
The album cover features custom artwork created for each of the campuses. In addition, a custom collection of Interscope merchandise, specific to each school and provided by Champion sportswear, will become available later this month. The collection includes crewnecks and T-shirts. The original vinyl artwork for each school as well as the accompanying merchandise were designed by Black multidisciplinary artist Laci Jordan.
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For every item sold, Interscope will donate $3 to the corresponding university. Interscope/Universal Music Group will also develop HBCU-specific scholarships for prospective interns and mentors and additionally connect HBCU undergrads with HBCU alumni employees for fellowships. Moving forward, more Interscope Geffen A&M/HBCU activations will launch in spring 2025 and include partnerships with additional schools in the future.
In announcing the new initiative, Interscope Geffen A&M’s executive vp/head of urban marketing Laura Carter commented, “Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced some of the most prominent figures in our country’s history. But HBCUs’ contributions to culture — especially music — have been especially profound. This is one of the many reasons why this compilation project is so important to the artists and executives at Interscope Geffen A&M Records. We want to deepen our ties with HBCUs nationwide and are excited to embark on this year-long journey.”
Charlie Coleman III, associate vp for development and alumni engagement, said, “We’re excited to showcase this partnership that reflects our commitment to student success and community engagement. The contributions from Interscope Records empower our students to pursue their dreams. Together, we’re cultivating an environment where creativity, entrepreneurship,and tradition flourish as we celebrate Texas Southern University’s 97 years of rich legacy.”
Here’s the Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 1 track list:
SIDE A:
“Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar
“TGIF” — GloRilla
“Surround Sound” — J.I.D.
“Turn My Swag On” — Soulja Boy
“No Type” — Rae Sremmurd
“Pretty Girls” — Wale
SIDE B:
“Mo Bamba” — Sheck Wes
“All the Way Turnt Up” — Roscoe Dash
“Win” – Jay Rock
“I Don’t Like” — Chief Keef
“Middle Child” — J. Cole
DaBaby’s mental health initiative, DaBaby Cares, partnered with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHACC) on Thursday (Oct. 10) to host the first-ever youth town hall at West Charlotte High School. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The year-long partnership will provide a “safe space for young […]
It’s been the year of GloRilla and she looks to cap off her 2024 with a successful release of her debut album, GLORIOUS, which arrived on Friday (Oct. 11). Big Glo season is here. Coming into her anticipated debut LP, Big Glo set the stage with her Ehhthang Ehhthang mixtape earlier this year and supported […]
From her five Billboard 200 No. 1 albums to her new Tony-winning Hell’s Kitchen musical, Alicia Keys is a true “Superwoman.” Now, “Girl on Fire” is looking to add to those superpowers with a new documentary titled Uncharted. The feature-length film is slated to premiere on Paramount+ on Oct. 22.
Uncharted promises an unflinching look at the lack of access and opportunity the music business grants young Black and brown women. Featuring several bright young songwriters — including rising Chicago R&B star Jean Deaux — Uncharted examines the young women’s respective journeys as they strive to break through the industry with the next big hit.
“Everything done in this film was done by women in every capacity,” Keys tells Billboard. “You get a true sense of the journey of these artists and the songwriting process which is so special.”
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Executive produced by Keys and directed by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Beth Aala, Uncharted takes fans behind the scenes of Keys’ She Is The Music songwriting camp. Launched in 2018, She Is The Music is an initiative founded by Keys, Grammy-winning engineer Ann Mincieli, Universal Music Publishing Group chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, and UTA partner and global head of music Sam Kirby Yoh. The campaign seeks to increase the number of women working in the global music industry, from songwriters to lighting directors.
Uncharted had its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Additional executive producers include Minicieli, Gerson, Kirby Yoh, Katie Couric, Dr. Stacy Smith, Brenda Robinson, Abby Rodriguez, Regina K. Scully, Geralyn White Dreyfous, and Abby Greensfelder’s Everywoman Studios for MTV Entertainment Studios.
Globally, Uncharted will exclusively premiere on Paramount+ in the U.K., Germany, Switzerland, and Austria on Oct. 23. The documentary will also exclusively premiere on the service in Japan on Nov. 15.
In addition to her five Billboard 200 chart-toppers, Alicia Keys has also earned four Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including 2001’s “Fallin’” (six weeks), 2007’s “No One” (five weeks), and 2009’s “Empire State of Mind” (with Jay-Z, five weeks). Her most recent non-holiday studio album, 2021’s Keys, reached No. 41 on the Billboard 200, spawning the Adult R&B Songs top 10 hit, “Best of Me” (No. 8). Recently, Keys was named an Honorable Mention in Billboard’s ranking of the 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century.
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Rod Wave has released a project every year of his career since 2017, and he adds to his resume by checking off 2024 with his Last Lap album. The project is filled with 23 tracks in total and boasts a few guest appearances — typically rare real estate on Wave projects — from Lil Baby, […]
After drubbing the competition with a fistful of hits including “Yeah Glo!,” “Wanna Be,” and “TGIF,” GloRilla looks to cement her MVP year with the release of her debut album, GLORIOUS. Released today (Oct. 11), GLORIOUS includes marquee names such as Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Sexyy Red, Kirk Franklin, T-Pain, and more. Explore See latest […]