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9-Year-Old Opera Singer Victory Brinker Follows ‘America’s Got Talent’ Run With Christmas EP: Exclusive
Following her breakout run on America’s Got Talent over the summer, 9-year-old opera singer Victory Brinker is set to release a Christmas EP next week, Billboard can exclusively announce. The Wonder of Christmas — Brinker’s first EP — includes four tracks: “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night,” “Ave Maria” and “Pie Jesu.” “I am so excited...
Watch Barrie-James’ New Video for ‘Riverside,’ His Somber Duet With Lana Del Rey: Premiere
On his new album Strange Desire, Barrie-James O’Neill mines a sense of isolation that might seem pandemic-induced, but the Scottish singer-songwriter says it’s just his true nature shining through on the gorgeous, melodic set, out Friday. “To be honest, I’ve always socially distanced myself from people,” says Barrie-James, who has dropped his last name. “I enjoy...
Grand Theft Auto V Sold More Than 5 Million Copies Last Quarter, 155 Million Units Sold Overall
More Than 5 million copies of Grand Theft Auto V – you know, the game released nearly a decade ago – were sold just last quarter, bringing its total units sold up to a whopping 155 million units. This news comes by way of VentureBeat, which reports that the Rockstar-developed open-world game has generated more...
Billie Eilish, Anderson .Paak, Jon Batiste to Sweep Clouds Away on 52nd Season of ‘Sesame Street’
Billie Eilish, Anderson .Paak and Jon Batiste are among the stars who will make their way to Sesame Street for the beloved children program’s 52nd season. The show announced this week that the series — which will return to HBO Max on Nov. 11 — will also welcome Kacey Musgraves, astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, tennis star...
You Can Play 3D All-Stars’ Version Of Super Mario 64 With A Nintendo 64 Controller Now
The new wireless Nintendo 64 controller sold out almost immediately and it’s now not expected to be available for sale again until 2022, but if you’re one of the lucky people that nabbed one, you can now play Super Mario 64 on Switch with it. This news comes by way of Nintendo, which announced that Version...
Publishing Briefs: Daniel Caesar Signs With Warner; Universal Opens Shanghai Office
Warner Chappell Music has entered into a worldwide administration agreement with Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar. The deal consists of Caesar’s entire back catalog and future works, including his breakthrough collaborations “Best Part” ft. H.E.R. and “Get You” ft. Kali Uchis. Warner Chappell Music co-chair and CEO, Guy Moot, said: “Daniel has an intimate approach to songwriting...
Luis Fonsi On ‘Flipping the Script’ For Romantic Single ‘Nuestra Balada’
Luis Fonsi is tapping into his balladeer roots with his new single titled “Nuestra Balada (Our Ballad).” A departure from his previously released rhythmic-leaning tracks, including the global hit “Despacito,” the stripped-down track is a piano-powered romantic ballad that finds an emotional Fonsi singing about the meaning of true love. “This song is pretty different...
Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul Announce Debut Album, Share New Song: Listen
Topical Dancer comes out in 2022 via Soulwax’s label, Deewee—watch the video for “Blenda” Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul (Camille Vivier) The Belgian-based duo of Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul have announced their debut album. Topical Dancer is out March 4, 2022, via Deewee, the label run by Soulwax, who co-wrote and co-produced the record....
Shovel Knight Dig Will Be Released Next Year, New Scrap Knight Character Revealed
Yacht Club Games has announced that Shovel Knight Dig will be released in 2022. Dig was announced way back in August of 2019 as a new take on the massively popular Shovel Knight character. It still features the Shovel Knight millions have come to love over the years, but Dig drops the classic 2D platformer...
Classic Heists of the Cross, Karting and Cars in GTA Online
Horrible Halloween weeks are behindand so it’s time for a new week of bonuses and discounts in GTA Online… The editor has added support for kart racing, car thefts and sales are booming, and gun store owners are organizing sales. In addition, Lester Crest has returned from vacation and calls for a return to the...
The Wanted’s Tom Parker Says Brain Tumor Is ‘Under Control’
Tom Parker of The Wanted informed fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Nov. 2) that his brain tumor is “under control” and his latest scans showed that his condition has stabilized. “I’m sat here with tears in my eyes as i tell you. We’ve got my brain tumour under control. We had the results...
Elden Ring: 15 Minutes Of Gameplay Showcases Open World Traversal, Boss Fights, And More
FromSoftware has released 15 minutes of Elden Ring gameplay and it features some of its open-world traversal in The Land Between, Souls-like combat, a healthy amount of death, and a look at some of the dungeons that await players within. The entire showcase heavily emphasizes player choice when navigating the world of Elden Ring. Unlike previous...
Tori Amos’ Talks Chartering the Emotional Storm of Pandemic Lockdown With New Set ‘Ocean to Ocean’
When coronavirus lockdowns started in March 2020, Tori Amos, like millions of other people, dug in. She and her husband, Mark Hawley; their daughter, Natashya; and Natashya’s companion hunkered down at the Amos/Hawley residence/studio in Cornwall, England, that the senior couple has maintained for approximately 20 years. They kept busy with cooking dinner and weekly...
Cécile McLorin Salvant Announces New Album, Shares Video for “Ghost Song”: Watch
The jazz composer and MacArthur “genius” grant winner returns with a new album about ghosts Cécile McLorin Salvant, photo by Shawn Michael Jones Jazz singer and composer Cécile McLorin Salvant, who won the MacArthur “genius” grant in 2020, has announced her new album Ghost Song. It’s her label debut for Nonesuch and it arrives March...
Christian Lee Hutson Shares Video for New Song “Strawberry Lemonade”: Watch
Produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst Christian Lee Hutson, photo by Michael Delaney Christian Lee Hutson has released a new song called “Strawberry Lemonade.” It’s produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst and comes with a music video directed by Waley Wang. Check it out below. According to Hutson, “Strawberry Lemonade” is a series...
Billboard NXT Challenge 2 Recap: Watch The 12 Contestants Swap Genres of Popular Songs in Billboard and Samsung Galaxy’s Singing Competition
In the second challenge of Billboard NXT – a first-of-its-kind singing competition from Billboard and Samsung Galaxy, designed to discover the next great unsigned artist – the 12 multi-talented contestants’ creativity was put to the test. Using their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, a phone that helps users capture moments and express themselves, the artists...
9-Year-Old Opera Singer Victory Brinker Follows ‘America’s Got Talent’ Run With Christmas EP: Exclusive
Following her breakout run on America’s Got Talent over the summer, 9-year-old opera singer Victory Brinker is set to release a Christmas EP next week, Billboard can exclusively announce. The Wonder of Christmas — Brinker’s first EP — includes four tracks: “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night,” “Ave Maria” and “Pie Jesu.” “I am so excited...
Watch Barrie-James’ New Video for ‘Riverside,’ His Somber Duet With Lana Del Rey: Premiere
On his new album Strange Desire, Barrie-James O’Neill mines a sense of isolation that might seem pandemic-induced, but the Scottish singer-songwriter says it’s just his true nature shining through on the gorgeous, melodic set, out Friday. “To be honest, I’ve always socially distanced myself from people,” says Barrie-James, who has dropped his last name. “I enjoy...
Grand Theft Auto V Sold More Than 5 Million Copies Last Quarter, 155 Million Units Sold Overall
More Than 5 million copies of Grand Theft Auto V – you know, the game released nearly a decade ago – were sold just last quarter, bringing its total units sold up to a whopping 155 million units. This news comes by way of VentureBeat, which reports that the Rockstar-developed open-world game has generated more...
Billie Eilish, Anderson .Paak, Jon Batiste to Sweep Clouds Away on 52nd Season of ‘Sesame Street’
Billie Eilish, Anderson .Paak and Jon Batiste are among the stars who will make their way to Sesame Street for the beloved children program’s 52nd season. The show announced this week that the series — which will return to HBO Max on Nov. 11 — will also welcome Kacey Musgraves, astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, tennis star...
You Can Play 3D All-Stars’ Version Of Super Mario 64 With A Nintendo 64 Controller Now
The new wireless Nintendo 64 controller sold out almost immediately and it’s now not expected to be available for sale again until 2022, but if you’re one of the lucky people that nabbed one, you can now play Super Mario 64 on Switch with it. This news comes by way of Nintendo, which announced that Version...
Publishing Briefs: Daniel Caesar Signs With Warner; Universal Opens Shanghai Office
Warner Chappell Music has entered into a worldwide administration agreement with Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar. The deal consists of Caesar’s entire back catalog and future works, including his breakthrough collaborations “Best Part” ft. H.E.R. and “Get You” ft. Kali Uchis. Warner Chappell Music co-chair and CEO, Guy Moot, said: “Daniel has an intimate approach to songwriting...
Luis Fonsi On ‘Flipping the Script’ For Romantic Single ‘Nuestra Balada’
Luis Fonsi is tapping into his balladeer roots with his new single titled “Nuestra Balada (Our Ballad).” A departure from his previously released rhythmic-leaning tracks, including the global hit “Despacito,” the stripped-down track is a piano-powered romantic ballad that finds an emotional Fonsi singing about the meaning of true love. “This song is pretty different...
Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul Announce Debut Album, Share New Song: Listen
Topical Dancer comes out in 2022 via Soulwax’s label, Deewee—watch the video for “Blenda” Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul (Camille Vivier) The Belgian-based duo of Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul have announced their debut album. Topical Dancer is out March 4, 2022, via Deewee, the label run by Soulwax, who co-wrote and co-produced the record....
Shovel Knight Dig Will Be Released Next Year, New Scrap Knight Character Revealed
Yacht Club Games has announced that Shovel Knight Dig will be released in 2022. Dig was announced way back in August of 2019 as a new take on the massively popular Shovel Knight character. It still features the Shovel Knight millions have come to love over the years, but Dig drops the classic 2D platformer...





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