Month: June 2023

Drake released his first book of poetry, and also teased a new album to accompany the book. 

In an Instagram post alongside an image of the book, Drake wrote: “I don’t know if I have ever wanted people to buy or support something more in my life…our first book is available tmrw on @drakerelated and other select retailers ” Additionally, a QR code directed fans to the website titlesruineverything.com, which features the message: ​​”I made an album to go with the book. They say they miss the old Drake. Girl, don’t tempt me. ‘FOR ALL THE DOGS’.”

Titles Ruin Everything, A Stream of Consciousness by Kenza Samir and Aubrey Graham is currently on sale on Drake’s website.  The book’s page on publisher Phaidon’s website indicates that Titles Ruin Everything will start shipping on July 14:  “Aubrey Drake Graham is a cultural phenomenon — a record-breaking musician, style icon, creative entrepreneur, and actor. Graham has been writing and having fun with poetry as a means of personal expression for quite some time … Flowing across 168 pages, the provocative musings translate Graham’s wit and talent for wordplay into potent stanzas. Together, these meditations on fame, romance, and relationships offer an unfiltered view of the artist’s inner world.”

No release date for the album For All the Dogs has been announced.

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After releasing rock versions of her previous hits such as “Cool for the Summer” and “Heart Attack,” Demi Lovato has shared their first new song since her album Holy Fvck.

The new single “Swine” was released just as the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade occurred. Demi wrote in an Instagram caption: “It’s been one year since the Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle the constitutional right to a safe abortion. Although the path forward will be challenging, we must continue to be united in our fight for reproductive justice.”

Demi also shared the video for “Swine,”directed by Meriel O’Connell-helmed music video. Says Demi: “I created ‘Swine’ to amplify the voices of those who advocate for choice and bodily autonomy. I want this song to empower not only the birthing people of this country, but everyone who stands up for equality, to embrace their agency and fight for a world where every person’s right to make decisions about their own body is honored.” For a period of one year, Lovato’s net profits from “Swine” will be donated to the Reproductive Justice Fund at the Demi Lovato Foundation, which will then be directed to three non-profit organizations: NARAL Pro-Choice America, Plan C and The National Network of Abortion Funds.

Check out Demi’s new music video for “Swine” here.
To stream “Swine,” head here.

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Olivia Rodrigo has announced the follow-up to her 2021 debut LP, Sour. Rodrigo’s sophomore album, titled Guts, is due out September 8 via Geffen; Rodrigo posted on social media: ‘my sophomore album GUTS comes out september 8th. i am so proud of this record and I can’t wait to share it with you all! u can presave it now! xoxoxoxo’

Rodrigo said in a statement about Guts. “I feel like I grew 10 years between the ages of 18 and 20—it was such an intense period of awkwardness and change. I think that’s all just a natural part of growth, and hopefully the album reflects that.”

The first single from Guts, “Vampire,” will drop on Friday, June 30. Rodrigo announced “Vampire” earlier this month, sharing it was co-written by Daniel Nigro, her collaborator on ‘Sour.’

To pre-save/pre-add Guts, head here.

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Doja Cat has announced her first North American Arena tour this fall, dubbed The Scarlet Tour — named for the alter ego she introduced with First Of All.

The 24-date ‘The Scarlet Tour’ will kick-off on Halloween, Oct. 31st, in San Fransisco with stops in Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Detroit, Toronto and more before wrapping-up in Chicago on Dec. 13th. Special guests Ice Spice and Doechii will join the superstar on select dates across the tour.

Registration for tickets can be accessed: here. Fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the presales starting Wednesday, June 28. A limited number of tickets will be available during a general on sale starting Friday, June 30th at 10 AM local time at Ticketmaster.com while supplies last.  For more information head to: www.dojacat.com.

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Nicki Minaj, 40, and Ice Spice, 23, have teamed on the single and music video for the song “Barbie World (with Aqua)”, for the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.

“Barbie World” is a reinterpretation of Aqua’s single “Barbie Girl,” and features a sample of the hit song. The video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, shows Minaj and Ice Spice run the town in Barbie Land. You can take a look at the video: here.

The film’s soundtrack, Barbie the Album, also features “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa and songs by Karol G, Lizzo, Charlie XCX, HAIM, The Kid Laroi and other artists. Barbie The Album will be available the same day the Barbie film opens in theaters, July 21. To pre-order/save Barbie The Album, head here.

Stream Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s Barbie World (with Aqua) – here.

Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice Releases New Song & Video “Barbie World”

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