Music News

Last night Morgan Wallen + Post Malone dropped their collaboration “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.”

Last night, OneRepublic dropped the single, “Invincible.”

Ariana Grande is giving fans a peek behind the curtain of her “Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead” short film, and it’s as wild and heartfelt as you’d expect. In new BTS footage, she explains, “This whole short film concept is basically about how when we’re young, sometimes we want to erase certain things…But when we grow older, we would do anything to relive those moments, and we’re so grateful for them and for how they made us who we are and helped us become who we are today.” The vid shows clips of Ari rocking elderly makeup, getting lifted by UFO wires, and filming with her dad, Ed Butera, who plays a mad scientist. Grande also shared how the short film reflects her relationship with her music career explaining, “the same thing that has made my life complicated… is also the same thing that heals me… and that is music.” (Billboard)

Gracie Abrams has a strategy to deal with the haters…don’t give them attention. Speaking with “Billboard” for a new cover story, the singer reveals “I can know that ten people a day are having that conversation on Twitter…that’s cool for them. I’m just going to mind my own business, really.” She adds that if she gives too much attention to stuff like that, she feels “less present in my life…less available for people I know and love,” and thats not good for her or the art she wants to make. At the end of the day, if she doesn’t seen the negativity…”it doesn’t exist.” (Billboard)

Kesha’s keeping it real and raw these days especially when it comes to her music and love life. In a new chat on “The Morning Mash Up,” she revealed, “I was engaged and I didn’t wanna be anymore and I didn’t even realize that I was gonna break up with him until I wrote a song about it.” She added writing music, “[leads] me to my truth.” She added, “you can’t lie in a song,” and honestly, she’s not wrong. While she didn’t name names, she previously told Elle her ex ditched her after she brought a friend…not him… as a guest to a Taylor Swift party, “I had a feeling that he was in it for the wrong reasons.” These days, she’s channeling all that into creativity and teaching songwriting saying, “I believe creating is really important, and I feel like we all are healthier if we have a place to have an outlet for our emotions.” (Rolling Stone)

Drake has amended his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), asserting that Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance of “Not Like Us” “assassinated” his character, according to TMZ. Although Lamar omitted the word “pedophile” from the live performance, Drake contends that the song’s insinuations led viewers to believe he was a “certified pedophile,” exacerbating threats against him and his family. Drake alleges UMG promoted the performance to boost Lamar’s career at his expense, aiming to damage his reputation. UMG dismissed the claims. A spokesperson said, “It is shameful that these foolish and frivolous legal theatrics continue. They are reputationally and financially costly to Drake and have no chance of success.”

Diddy’s legal team — which was recently expanded to include Young Thug defense attorney Brian Steel — has filed new legal documents arguing for a further continuance. They previously asked for at least a two week delay for the trial’s start — currently slated for May 5th. But now they say they cannot “in good conscience” go to trial in May and that they need at least two more months to have the “necessary time to prepare his defense.”

NEW ALBUM RELEASES:
Julien Baker & Torres – Send a Prayer My Way
Wiz Khalifa – Kush and Orange Juice 2
LoCash – Bet the Farm
Ian Munsick – Eagle Feather
Neil Young – Coastal Soundtrack

MUSIC EVENTS FRIDAY:
Joss Stone – Melissa Etheridge tour kickoff in Atlantic City, NJ.

MUSIC EVENTS SATURDAY:
Metallica tour kickoff in Syracuse, NY.
Kendrick Lamar – SZA tour kickoff in Minneapolis.

MUSIC EVENTS SUNDAY:
“Songs of Faith” episode of American Idol with performances from Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Cece Winans, Jelly Roll, Brandon Lake, The Brown Four.
Good Neighbours tour kickoff in Madison, WI.