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Trace Cyrus has issued an emotional statement in response to his father Billy Ray Cyrus’ widely criticized performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration Liberty Ball on Jan. 20. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following accusations of lip-syncing and speculation about the singer’s state during the event, Trace, the elder brother of Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, took to Instagram on Jan. 22 to share the family’s deep concerns for the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer. “Since my earliest memories, all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you,” the former Metro Station guitarist began. “The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly, the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.” Viewers of the Liberty Ball performance had commented on technical issues that plagued Billy Ray’s set, leaving his guitar inaudible and forcing him to perform a cappella. However, Trace’s statement moved beyond the performance itself, addressing years of strained family dynamics and expressing concern for Billy Ray’s well-being. “You may be upset with me for posting this, but I really could care less at this point. Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away,” Trace wrote. “Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life, and you haven’t even been there for her.” He continued, “That’s your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow just like me, she still idolizes you though.” “We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew and hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy, Dad and everyone is noticing it. Just like I showed up for you at Mamaw’s funeral when you didn’t expect me to, I’m still here right now.” Trace also reflected on his own struggles and progress, offering his father a path toward reconciliation. “As I write this with tears in my eyes, I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon.” Trace shared that he was “over a year and a half clean from alcohol,” adding, “I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly, but I think I have a pretty good idea, and I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help.” He concluded with, “You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.” Billy Ray has yet to publicly respond to Trace’s statement, but his performance at the Liberty Ball has already drawn major attention. While technical difficulties marred the event, Billy Ray defended his appearance in a previous statement, saying, “I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar, and monitors worked or not. That’s called rock and roll!” he told People. Source link

Pioneering British heavy metal icons Black Sabbath are on track to be given prestigious honors by their hometown of Birmingham, England. On Tuesday (Jan. 28), Birmingham City Council will receive recommendations that the four founding members of the band – vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward – each be given the honorary title of City Freeman. The title recognizes the contributions that the recipient has made to the city. “Birmingham has a fantastic musical culture and Black Sabbath are a major part of that history, a pioneering band that still influences today’s musicians,” said city council Deputy Leader Cllr Sharon Thompson. “They have become synonymous with the city and have been true ambassadors throughout their phenomenal careers. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Conferring these honors on these Birmingham legends would be the perfect way of saying thank you for all that they have done for the city.” Black Sabbath, who first formed in the inner-Birmingham area of Aston in 1968 are long considered to be pioneers of heavy metal, with their influence being felt by bands such as other iconic groups such as Metallica, who inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. “Black Sabbath is and always will be synonymous with heavy metal,” said drummer Lars Ulrich. “I’m honored and, at the same time, shocked that I would have ever been considered for this very special commendation,” Osbourne said of the honor. “I’m a proud Brummie from Aston through and through. I’m still amazed to this day that no one outside of Birmingham can understand a word I say, but that’s always made me laugh. “I started with nothing but a dream, which I shared with Tony, Geezer and Bill,” he added. “We never gave up on that dream. My only regret is that my Mom and Dad are not here to see what I became. Birmingham Forever!” “I’m over the moon! What a great honor to be a City Freeman,” added Iommi. “I’m aware that very few are given out. It ties us to the rich history of our hometown Birmingham, and that’s fantastic. I’m deeply grateful for the recognition.” This is far from the first time that Birmingham has recognized the continuing impact of Black Sabbath. In 2019, Birmingham named both a bench and a bridge after the band. In 2024, Osbourne stated his desire to visit the bench, claiming he would do so “if I have to crawl there”. Alongside Black Sabbath’s upcoming honors, the Birmingham City Council will also discuss awarding late musician, poet and actor Benjamin Zephaniah a City of Birmingham Medal. Zephaniah passed away in 2023 at the age of 65, having risen to greater fame in his final decade for his role of Jeremiah Jesus on Peaky Blinders. In 2003, Zephaniah had turned down an offer to be appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), stating, “I get angry when I hear that word ’empire’; it reminds me of slavery, it reminds of thousands of years of brutality, it reminds me of how my foremothers were raped and my forefathers brutalised.” Source link

JPEGMAFIA has been forced to end his recent Berlin show earlier than planned after an unexpected incident involving pepper spray in the audience. The New York-born rapper (whose real name is Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks) was performing at Huxley’s Neue Welt in Berlin on Monday (Jan. 20) when the incident took place. Per the Associated Press, the concert was evacuated early, with six people taken to hospital suffering from respiratory problems. At the time of publication, officials said they were unclear as to what caused the incident, though were continuing their investigation. However, a report from Germany’s public broadcaster RBB claimed that an “unknown person sprayed pepper spray inside the auditorium”. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This is substantiated by the Setlist.fm website, where the entry for Monday’s concert notes that the show was stopped during a rendition of “Exmilitary” when pepper spray was allegedly sprayed by an audience member. Based on the setlists of other shows on the tour, the performance would have featured approximately five more songs to conclude a 23-song set. JPEGMAFIA’s Berlin show was the first date of the European leg of his Lay Down My Life tour, which is in support of his fifth album, 2024’s I Lay Down My Life for You. While the record would peak at No. 102 on the Billboard 200 (his highest-charting solo release to date), it followed on from 2023’s collaborative effort with Danny Brown, Scaring the Hoes. This record performed even better, hitting a career high of No. 84. On Monday, JPEGMAFIA also anounced the impending release of the “Director’s Cut” edition of I Lay Down My Life for You, releasing new single “PROTEST THE CROSS” as a preview of what will arrive next week. No specific date for the project’s release has been announced, theough JPEGMAFIA has confirmed the record will feature 13 songs. Source link

Splendour in the Grass, one of Australia’s most prominent music festivals, will not be going ahead in 2025. The decision to not return following the unceremonious cancelation of its 2024 event was confirmed by promoters Live Nation in a statement given to Rolling Stone AU/NZ. “The festivals team has our full support to bring Splendour in the Grass back when they feel it’s right,” the statement reads. “In the meantime, we’re working on exciting new projects to support artists and the industry, while meeting the demands of music fans and look forward to sharing more in the coming months.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the Splendour social channels, a separate, more casual message was simultaneously conveyed to its followers, apologizing for their silence and explaining they had “finally” taken the opportunity to have a “holiday”. “The rest of the festival team have still been busy cooking up some awesome new things for music lovers in Australia, but Splendour needs a little more time to recharge and we won’t be back this year,” the statement read. “Think of it as a breather so we can come back even bigger and better when the time is right. Lots of other huge events on the horizon so keep an ear to the ground in the coming months – we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on!” Established in 2001 and held each year in Byron Bay, a picturesque beach town on the most easterly tip of Australia, Splendour is a destination event, the most popular mid-winter camping fest in the country. Names such as The Cure, Sonic Youth, Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and Tyler, the Creator have all headlined the festival across its lifetime. In 2024, the festival was canceled just weeks after it announced Kylie Minogue, Future, and Arcade Fire as headliners. “We know there were many fans excited for this year’s line-up and all the great artists planning to join us, but due to unexpected events we’ll be taking the year off,” a statement from organizers read at the time. Three months later, the festival’s co-founder Jessica Ducrou, announced that she was exiting her role as co-CEO of Australia’s Secret Sounds Group, the producer of Splendour and a slew of live music brands. Earlier in 2023, Secret Sounds’ other long-running festival, Falls Festival, announced it too would be taking some time off, though no updates have been provided since. Source link

A week after Bad Bunny placed the first No. 1 from new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, the Puerto Rican notches a second champ, as “DtMF” climbs 5-1 to lead the list dated Jan. 25, for his 16th ruler to date. The album’s title track replaces “Nuevayol,” which drops 3-1 after one week in charge. By knocking his own song from the podium, Benito becomes the only act to replace itself at No. 1 five different times on Hot Latin Songs, since the chart launched in 1994. The Puerto Rican’s self-replacement streak begun in 2019 when “La Canción,” with J Balvin, ceded the throne to his own “Vete” (Dec. 7, 2019-dated ranking). “Moscow Mule” followed, trading places, after one week atop, with “Me Porto Bonito,” with Chencho Corleone (list dated May 28, 2022). As the latter finished its 20-week coronation in October 2022, it was ejected from the penthouse when “Titi Me Preguntó” begun its 14-week domination on the Oct. 15, 2022-dated tally. A year later, Bad Bunny’s featured role in Drake’s “Gently,” a one-week leader, yielded a new replacement, trading places with the 10-week ruler “Mónaco” (Oct. 28, 2023). In total, nine acts have replaced themselves at No. 1 in the chart’s 38-year history, which blends airplay, digital sales and streaming activity. Out of those, in addition to Bad Bunny’s five self-replacements, two artists have replaced themselves at the summit at least twice: Ozuna (2018, 2019) and Karol G (2022, 2023). “DtMF” vaults at No. 1 with the Greatest Gainer/Streaming honors in its first full tracking week. It registered 34.9 million official streams, and 2,000 sales downloads in the week ending Jan. 16, according to Luminate. Those sums yield a No. 1 on the overall Streaming Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts, plus a No. 16 start on the Digital Song Sales and a 2-1 jump on Latin Digital Song Sales. Beyond its Hot Latin Songs coronation, “DtMF” rallies 38-2 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, his highest rank since “I Like It,” with Cardi B and J Balvin, topped for one week in July 2018. Further, as “DtMF” leads, Benito extends his Hot Latin Songs record among Latin rhythm artists, with 16th No. 1s, tying with Luis Miguel for the second-most, both behind Enrique Iglesias who still holds the most champs to date, 27. Here’s a recap of the artists with the most leaders since Hot Latin Songs launched in 1994: 27, Enrique Iglesias16, Bad Bunny16, Luis Miguel15, Gloria Estefan13, Shakira11, Marco Antonio Solis11, Ricky Martin Source link

The FireAid benefit concerts are just around the corner, supporting victims of the ongoing wildfire crisis that has devastated the Los Angeles area. The Jan. 30 event will take place at two venues, with Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome. Meanwhile, Alanis Morissette, Anderson. Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and The Black Crowes will be performing at the Kia Forum. For fans who won’t be able to join the event in person, there are a number of ways to watch online. Amazon Music/Prime Video, Apple Music, the AppleTV app, Disney+/Hulu, Facebook/Instagram, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock/NBC News Now, SiriusXM’s exclusive Life With John Mayer channel, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube will all be streaming the concerts. Additionally, select AMC Theatre locations will host screenings of the event. Serving as the national audio partner, iHeartRadio will amplify the initiative and connect audiences nationwide via its hundreds of radio station and the iHeartRadio app. Tickets to see the shows in person are on sale via Ticketmaster, starting at $99. All proceeds will go to benefit FireAid relief efforts, with all venue and ticketing service fees. The FireAid benefit concert is being produced by Shelli, Irving and the Azoff family, in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents. Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet is the executive producer and Rick Krim is the FireAid talent producer. Source link

Few American-made mythologies loom larger than L. Frank Baum’s Oz. His 1900 book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was an instant sensation that was made into theatrical productions and films, and later inspired songs by Elton John, America, ELO and even the Melvins. Now, Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster Wicked is taking audiences beyond the yellow brick road, thanks to bewitching performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. So put on your emerald-colored glasses for a look back at Billboard’s coverage of a story that transported people over the rainbow to another world. Not In Kansas Anymore Just two years after Baum published his book, a musical adaptation, The Wizard of Oz, opened in a Chicago theater. Thanks to vaudeville veterans Fred Stone and David C. Montgomery playing the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, respectively, the Jan. 3, 1903, Billboard raved, “It is one continuous case of laughter throughout.” The reviewer noted, however, that “the music isn’t so very catchy.” If they only had a Rodgers & Hart! If They Only Had a Brain When the sixth silent film based on Oz opened in 1925, a Billboard critic wasn’t convinced it was King of the Forest. “No one ever expects logic in a film of this species and certainly no one finds any in The Wizard of Oz,” wrote a reviewer in the April 25 issue of director Larry Semon’s slapstick take. The good news: “You can safely invite the school committee and the clergy to view this film as it is wholesome and totally without objectionable features.” ‘What Happened Next Was Rich’ When MGM’s lush The Wizard of Oz premiered in New York, Billboard was there — as was star actress Judy Garland, who sang a few songs after the screening with frequent co-star Mickey Rooney. The “vaudefilmers” combo grossed $68,000 and broke “all house records,” according to the Sept. 2, 1939, issue. Two weeks later, Billboard forecast a bright future for “Over the Rainbow”: “You can count on its staying around for some time.” By Sept. 30, the song was a jukebox must: “No ifs and buts to it — it’s got to be in every machine.” No Place Like Harlem When The Wiz, a stage musical reimagining with an all-Black cast, opened on Broadway in 1975, a Jan. 18 Billboard review hailed its “sauce, moxy and innovation.” Sidney Lumet’s big-screen adaptation was “a wow” but “rather long,” according to the Oct. 14, 1978, issue. The same reviewer also said that Michael Jackson “excels as Scarecrow in several numbers,” including “a vibrant duet” with Diana Ross on “Ease on Down the Road” — which hit No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 the next week. Age-‘Defying’ Appeal A full century after Oz first hit the Gay White Way, Wicked debuted on Broadway. It was very “Popular”: When Billboard launched its Top Cast Albums chart in the Jan. 21, 2006, issue, the original cast recording was the first No. 1. Wicked’s broomstick flight to Hollywood was just as successful. “Ariana Grande is a revelation,” praised a Nov. 22, 2024, Billboard article, adding that Erivo’s Wicked Witch “feels real and relatable — even in a musical with talking goats.” Source link

Congratulations are in order for Lauren Alaina, who is expecting her first child with husband Cam Arnold! The country star revealed the exciting news with People, and showed off her new baby bump in her music video for “Those Kind of Women,” released on Wednesday (Jan. 22). In the clip, the 30-year-old American Idol alum watches in awe as her mother raises her, from pregnancy to present — ultimately revealing that she’s going to be a mom herself, cradling her growing belly. “I was raised by those kind of women/ Rocked to sleep on Dolly and Dylan/ Set ya straight with a fly swatter whippin’/ You can always smell love cookin’ in the kitchen,” she sings in the chorus with her characteristically sweet country twang. Alaina told People of her pregnancy, “[I didn’t know] I can love something that I haven’t even really held yet. I feel the baby inside me, and it’s kicking me and doing all of the things. It’s like I was the Grinch or something, and my heart grew.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news She added, “I’m looking forward to watching my husband be a dad. He is so obsessed with our animals; he’s a big nurturer in general. In fact, when I was getting ready to marry him, that was something that I knew would be one of the best things about being his wife, was being able to parent with him.” Watch Alaina’s “Those Kind of Women” music video below. Source link

On the heels of the Lady Gaga-assisted “Die With a Smile” remaining at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for another week, Bruno Mars has turned his focus to his next single. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Looking to craft a new strip club anthem, Bruno made sure to give Sexyy Red a call as someone who knows a thing or two about turning the jiggle joints up with ratchet hits. It appears the Bruno x Big Sexyy collaboration is already on the horizon as the Grammy Award-winning superstar teased a snippet of the untitled track on social media on Wednesday (Jan. 22). “Found Her,” he captioned the post which features a graphic of Sexyy Red hugging on Bruno while he brushes up against her. “Yeah! It’s Sexyy,” she can be heard calling out on the teaser clip. “Hey Bruno!” It’s still unclear when the forthcoming hit is set to arrive but social media is speculating that the track is landing on Friday (Jan. 24) and is explicitly tentatively titled “Fat, Juicy & Wet.” This all seemed to be part of Bruno Mars’ master plan. The pop supernova hopped into the Instagram comment section earlier this week celebrating “Die With a Smile” topping the Hot 100 for a third consecutive week where he revealed he was heading to the studio and trying to get Sexyy’s attention. “THANK YOU ALL! I’m headed to the studio right now to make a strip club anthem so I can celebrate and properly act up this weekend,” he wrote to Instagram. “Someone please help me get in touch with Sexyy Red!” He wasn’t kidding as Sexyy didn’t waste any time in getting in touch with Bruno. “You lookin for ah real bthc baby I’m right hur,” she replied in a since-deleted comment, per Complex. The unreleased track is expected to be the first single of the year for Bruno, who is teaming up with the St. Louis native for their first collab as well. Listen to the snippet below. Source link

Mary J. Blige, Lisa Lisa and Gloria Gaynor comprise the trio of icons who will be spotlighted when Lifetime’s 2025 “Voices of a Lifetime” platform returns this winter. The launch begins Jan. 25 with the premiere of the original movie Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Inspired by the Blige hit “Family Affair,” the premiere marks the third installment in the Queen of Hip-Hip and Soul’s music-inspired movie franchise that launched in 2023 with Mary J. Blige’s Real Love followed by Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman. The films chronicle the love story of central characters Kendra and Ben, with chapter three picking up with the pair’s move to a new town and the issues that ensue as they work to finally build a life together.  Kendra and Ben are portrayed by Ajiona Alexus and Da’Vinchi, respectively. Both also served as executive producers of the movie along with others including Blige and Davis Entertainment’s Jordan and John Davis. Troy Scott directed from a script written by Rachel Ingram with Front Street Pictures producing the project. Coming Feb. 1 is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story about the Latin hip-hop pioneer born Lisa Velez. The authorized biopic focuses on the singer-actress whose career took off as a member of the ‘80s group Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. The gold- and platinum-selling band’s Full Force-produced chain of hits includes “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “Head to Toe,” “Lost in Emotion” and “All Cried Out.” Jearnest Corchado stars as Velez who, in turn, portrays her own mother and doubles as executive producer. Also in the cast: Bre-Z (Empire) and New York City radio personality Angie Martinez. Produced by Swirl Films, the biopic is directed by Tailiah Breon with a script from Rebecca Murga. Rounding out Voices of a Lifetime’s triple rollout on Feb. 8 is another authorized biopic, Robin Roberts Presents I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story. Gaynor, aka the Queen of Disco, is the force behind the ageless empowerment anthem “I Will Survive.” Featuring other memorable songs from the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s catalog, the film stars Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, who is among the project’s executive producers and also starred in Roberts’ Emmy-nominated biopic Mahalia. Lance Gross plays Gaynor’s husband and manager Linwood Simon; their tumultuous relationship is among the personal challenges that Gaynor faced during her career. Gaynor served as an executive producer. She also wrote and recorded an original song for the biopic, which Roberts and Linda Berman produced for Rock’n Robin Productions in association with Apex Content Ventures. Alicia K. Harris directed from a script written by Njeri Brown and Jane Espenson. After the premiere of Robin Roberts Presents I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story, Lifetime will present the world television debut of the documentary Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive. Produced by Storyville Entertainment, Sing Me Back Home Productions and Tora 9, the documentary — which initially premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival — was helmed by Emmy-nominated director Betsy Schechter; Gaynor is among its executive producers. For more information and additional updates, visit Lifetime. Source link