Month: March 2023

Ellie Goulding revealed that she performed a secret concert which fans will soon be able to watch. The singer announced her concert special Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens will premiere on Amazon Freevee on March 31. The special was directed by Liz Clare, who previously helmed An Audience with Adele.

Goulding described on Instagram how meaningful it was to perform at West Sussex’s Wakehurst Kew Gardens botanical gardens, said to be the world’s largest and most diverse. She said she was honored to “perform exclusive songs from my new album Higher than Heaven among the giant succulents and lily pads … I can’t wait for you to share this magical experience.”

In addition to performing, Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens will see Goulding in an in-depth conversation about her new album, life as a mom and the importance of conservation. The upcoming concert special will lead up to the release of Ellie’s new studio album, Higher Than Heaven, which arrives April 7.  You can pre-order Higher Than Heaven – here.

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Miley Cyrus has shared the official music video for her latest single, ‘River,’ which appears on the pop star’s eighth studio album ‘Endless Summer Vacation.’  In the black-and-white visuals, the singer dances under a spotlight on a raised, lit-up platform and later in the video, water begins to rain on the performers as ‘River’ intensifies towards the end.

Cyrus explained recently on social media that ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ was split into two parts, ‘AM’ and ‘PM’: “The ‘AM’ to me is representing the morning time, where there’s a buzz and an energy and there’s a potential of new possibilities. It’s a new day … As for the ‘PM’ part … At nighttime, it feels like there’s a slinky, seediness and kind of a grime but a glamour at the same time. In the evening, it’s a great time for rest, it’s a time to recover. Or it’s a time to go out and experience the wild side. In LA, there’s a certain energy to the night and you can feel trouble boil up to the surface and it’s very inspiring to me.”

‘Endless Summer Vacation,’ described by Cyrus as a “love letter to LA”, was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It and Tyler Johnson.  Take a look at the video for “River” – here.

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Keke Palmer shared the trailer for the upcoming documentary she directed, titled “Big Boss.” Palmer shared the trailer in an Instagram post, writing that the documentary is a “musical narrative that chronicles my experience in the music industry. Said Palmer: “I can’t wait for you guys to watch the film and hear the album.”  The documentary is set for release along with an accompanying album later this month.

The trailer for “Big Boss” features clips of Palmer as a child during her journey pursuing a career in music, TV and film. Palmer told British Vogue in July 2022 that the documentary is her directorial debut, and described the album as “a collection of different vibes.

Palmer has yet to announce an official release date, but “Big Boss” is set to drop sometime in March. Take a look at the trailer – here.

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Drake and 21 Savage have announced the 2023 “It’s All a Blur”, a 29-date arena run with stops including Chicago, Boston, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping up in Glendale, AZ at Desert Diamond Arena on Tuesday, September 5. According to the announcement, the tour’s title is “a celebration of the last decade,” signifying its retrospective nature, and marks Drake’s return to touring since 2018. In those last five years, Drake has released four albums, including his most recent studio album, “Her Loss,” in collaboration with 21 Savage.

Tickets will be available starting with Cash App Card and Sprite presales (details below) beginning Wednesday, March 15. Additional presales will run throughout the week. General onsale beginning Friday, March 17 starting at 12pm local time.

CASH APP CARD PRESALE: For all US shows, the first tickets to the ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour will be available for Cash App Card customers via an exclusive ticket presale presented by Cash App and Visa, beginning Wednesday, March 15 through Thursday, March 16. Cash App Card holders can unlock the earliest access to ‘It’s All A Blur’ tickets by using the first 9 digits of their Cash App Card to access the presale and then completing the purchase using their Cash App Card.  For more information, head to drakerelated.com. For more information on the Cash App Card presale, please visit cash.app/drake-presale.

General sale for the tour begins Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. local time via Drake Related.

Drake announces 2023 It’s All A Blur Tour with 21 Savage

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Rihanna took the stage to sing her Oscar-nominated song “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at the 95th annual Academy Awards show on Sunday at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.

Danai Gurira, who played Okoye in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, introduced Rihanna as “royalty in her own right.”  Said Gurira: “Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler, Tems and Rihanna wrote a ballad that speaks from the heart as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick’s powerful artistry, his magnetism and incomparable humanity left an indelible mark on our hearts. Chadwick embodied the Wakandan king T’Challa.”

The 35-year-old Rihanna, wearing a Maison Margiela Artisanal ensemble custom made for her by John Galliano for Maison Margiela, gave an emotional performance which earned a standing ovation from the audience (including from her boyfriend A$AP Rocky). “Lift Me Up” was nominated for original song, up against “Applause” from “Tell It Like a Woman”, “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick”, “This Is a Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR.” The award ultimately went to “RRR.”

Take a look at Rihanna’s performance of “Lift Me Up” – here.

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