Beyoncé drops two new tracks, announces ‘Act II’ release date

Beyoncé drops two new tracks, announces ‘Act II’ release date

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyAnother Renaissance is upon us. After announcing new music in a Verizon Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, Beyoncé dropped two new surprise tracks: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” The tracks are the first taste of Act II, the follow-up to her 2022 Renaissance album. Act II, which appears…Read More…

Miley Cyrus, Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish and more get boost from Grammy Awards

Miley Cyrus, Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish and more get boost from Grammy Awards

Sonja Flemming/CBSSeveral veteran artists, as well as current chart-toppers, profited from the so-called “Grammy Bump” following the awards show telecast on February 4. According to Luminate, the company that collects music sales, streams and airplay data for Billboard, both “Flowers” and “What Was I Made For?” — Grammy-winning hits for Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish,…Read More…

P1Harmony releases debut full-length album, ‘Killin’ It”

P1Harmony releases debut full-length album, ‘Killin’ It”

Courtesy of FNC EntertainmentAfter releasing six EPs in three years, P1Harmony has finally created a full-length studio album. The K-pop group has just released Killin’ It via digital platforms; the physical version will be available on February 9. The album doesn’t include their current hit, “Fall In Love Again,” but it does feature 10 new…Read More…

Watch: Ice Spice is “Starry” in her first-ever Super Bowl commercial

Watch: Ice Spice is “Starry” in her first-ever Super Bowl commercial

StarryScoring a commercial during football’s biggest game, the Super Bowl, is a pretty big deal, and Ice Spice can now add that to her list of accomplishments.  She’s the star of lemon-lime soda brand Starry’s 30-second spot that’ll air sometime throughout Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, February 11, and in the commercial, she’s stuck in a love triangle of flavors.  After the “Munch” rapper gets a…Read More…

P1Harmony’s “Fall in Love Again” is a gateway to the “huge world” of their music

P1Harmony’s “Fall in Love Again” is a gateway to the “huge world” of their music

Sam Hodde/Getty ImagesP1Harmony’s breakthrough single, “Fall in Love Again,” is a collaboration with famed producer Tricky Stewart, who’s created hits for Britney Spears, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber and more. But P1Harmony member Keeho says it wasn’t until the group got in the studio with Stewart that they understood how special the song was. “In the beginning I didn’t realize, but [Tricky] kind…Read More…

LANY on turning “XXL” into a new expression for an old saying

LANY on turning “XXL” into a new expression for an old saying

Adrian Martin LANY is about to kick off a tour February 13 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Meanwhile, their song “XXL” from their 2023 album, A Beautiful Blur, is climbing the charts. LANY’s Paul Klein says the song was partially inspired by the band’s wardrobe. “I keep, like, a list of song titles that I want to…Read More…

Tyla’s “Water” goes Platinum

Tyla’s “Water” goes Platinum

ABC/John Argueta”Water,” the hit breakout song from Tyla, has officially reached RIAA-certified Platinum status.  The musical achievement means the South African star has earned 1 million unit sales in the U.S with the song.  It’s the first Platinum achievement for Tyla, who released “Water” via Fax/Epic Records in July.  The social media popular song, along with it’s accompanying…Read More…

Ice Spice to make her Super Bowl debut…with a commercial

Ice Spice to make her Super Bowl debut…with a commercial

StarryIt’s only a few days into the new year, and Ice Spice is already making big moves.  The “Munch” rapper has landed a Super Bowl commercial: She’s teaming up with Starry, a lemon lime soda from PepsiCo, which hit shelves in January 2023. In a press release, PepsiCo said partnering with the Grammy nominee was “a no brainer.” “Ice…Read More…