Month: March 2023

Taylor Swift kicked-off her ‘Eras Tour’ with four new songs. Taylor announced the release of the songs in an Instagram Story, sharing: “In celebration of The Eras Tour I’m releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight.” Swift’s Eras Tour kicked-off on Friday night in Glendale, Ariz.

The songs include “Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version)” and “Safe & Sound (Taylor’s Version),” featuring  The Civil Wars singers Joy Williams and John Paul White joining the pop star on the latter track. The third re-recording is “If This Was A Movie (Taylor’s Version)” from the pop star’s 2010 album, Speak Now. The fourth and final song is the previously-unreleased “All Of The Girls You Loved Before,” which was recorded for her 2019 album, Lover.

Take a listen to the four new songs here:
“All Of The Girls You Loved Before” – here
“Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version)” – here
“Safe & Sound (Taylor’s Version)” – here
“If This Was A Movie (Taylor’s Version)” – here

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Megan Thee Stallion announced she will be hitting the stage in Houston for the March Madness Music Festival, her first festival appearance of 2023. The three-day event, coinciding with the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament, will take place at Discovery Green on March 31, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; April 1, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and close out on April 2, 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Megan shared in a statement: “There’s no place I’d rather be for my first performance of the year than my hometown of Houston. The AT&T Block Party Concert is gonna be such a vibe, and I can’t wait to get back on stage in the city where it all began. I’m looking forward to seeing my Hotties and putting on an unforgettable show for them.”

Tickets are free for the concerts, which will also feature Lil Nas X and Maggie Rogers on Day 2, and country stars Tim McGraw, Mickey Guyton and Keith Urban on Day 3.  For more information, head to www.ncaa.com/marchmadness/musicfest.

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Netflix has released the trailer for the new documentary ‘Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now’, set for release on April 5.

The documentary captures Capaldi’s ‘defining year, struggling to balance the familiarity of home, normality, and all he’s ever known with life as one of the biggest stars on the planet, gleaning an intimate portrait of his unique character, hopes, and fears in his own words .. digging beneath the popular clichés surrounding the most unlikely of popstars reveals a deeply thoughtful and self-reflective young man at a unique crossroads in his life as he carries the weight of trying to eclipse the success of his record-breaking debut album.’

The 26-year-old Capaldi will release his sophomore album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent on May 19, the follow-up to Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, Capaldi’s 2019 full-length debut from 2019 which featured the hit singles as “Before You Go” and “Someone You Loved.”

Watch the trailer for ‘Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now’ – here.

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Janet Jackson will detail her upcoming ‘Together Again’ tour in the new documentary, ‘Janet Jackson: Family First’. 

Lifetime and A&E announced that the networks have greenlit a continuation of the story of the superstar’s life and career, which serves as the follow-up to last year’s documentary ‘Janet Jackson.’ The new documentary will also reveal Janet’s efforts to reunite the family band with her brother Randy for the first time in 40 years. According to the networks, “Janet Jackson: Family First” will “chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor, philanthropist and global icon as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.” Janet’s first tour in four years was announced back in December. The 33-date run will kick off April 14 in Hollywood, Florida and end at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on June 21. The tour will celebrate her 50-year career and focus on 1997’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ and 1993’s ‘Janet’ alongside her greatest hits.

Said Janet in a statement: “I was touched by the love and support from the wonderful fans who enjoyed the documentary last year. I am excited to continue to share my story, and welcome fans into my life and the ‘Together Again’ tour. Thank you for your never-ending support, and I hope you enjoy the next chapter. Randy Jackson added: “In this next chapter in the documentary, Janet and I are thrilled to welcome viewers on the road with us as we embark on the ‘Together Again’ tour, celebrating the milestone of 50 years of Janet’s career with fans across the country. We look forward to the continued partnership with Lifetime and A&E, and to sharing our family with viewers.”

‘Janet Jackson: Family First’ is currently filming. No release date has been confirmed as of press time, but it will simulcast on Lifetime and A&E.

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Meghan Trainor shared her new single and accompanying video for “Mother,” which appears on the new Deluxe Edition of her recent album Takin’ It Back.

Trainor enlisted mother-of-all-mothers Kris Jenner to star in the video for “Mother,” directed by longtime collaborator Charm LaDonna. The pair dance and sing along to the doo-wop inspired track, which samples The Chordettes’s 1954 hit, “Mr. Sandman.” Said Trainor: “I’m beyond excited to finally share ‘Mother’ with the world!  This song is my response to being in the industry for almost a decade now and still finding myself in situations where I am talked down to or made to feel like my opinion isn’t valid. It’s for anyone who is in a situation where they feel like they are being mansplained to and want to take their power back.”

Trainor’s Takin’ It Back (Deluxe Edition) includes the album’s original 16 tracks as well as three new tracks – “Mother,” “Grow Up,” and “Special Delivery” featuring Max — and the remix of “Made You Look” featuring Kim Petras.

Check out the video for “Mother” – here.

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