Team Behind Hï & Ushuaïa to Open Ibiza ‘Hyperclub’ — But What Does That Mean & What Does Will Smith Have to Do With It?

The creator of Ibiza clubbing institutions Hï and Ushuaïa has announced the opening a new nightclub on the island in 2025.

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The space, called [UNVRS], has been dubbed a “hyperclub,” by The Night League, the group behind the new concept and the other two afrorementioned clubs.

While details are still scant regarding what a “hyperclub” is, what this space will look like or what kind of music it will program, Yann Pissenem, the owner, founder and CEO of The Night League tells Billboard that with the new space, “we’re taking everything we’ve learned from creating Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza—venues ranked among the world’s best—and pushing the boundaries even further.

“A Hyperclub is the next evolution in global nightlife,” Pissenem continues. “Imagine seeing your favorite artists in a space that offers the best elements of a club, the infrastructure of an arena, and the best hospitality in the world.[UNVRS] is about attention to granular detail, from the finishes across the venue to the unique experiences our guests will never forget. It’s a space that retains the raw energy of a rave, connecting the present and future within the walls of stunning architecture.

The announcement of the club technically began on July 31, when many in Ibiza reported seeing a mysterious object in the sky near Es Vedra, a large rock formation just off the coast of the island’s west coast.

Today (Aug. 19) that situation was revealed to be a marketing stunt, with none other than Will Smith (an original Man In Black, of course) posting a video of himself to Instagram saying he’d seen the “UFO sighting” and therefore “hit my boy Yann, and Yann is like the king of Ibiza,” with Pissenem then sending Smith a pinned location on the island, which lead Smith to the construction site of the new club. In the video, Smith meets Pissenem at the site, with Pissenem declaring “welcome to [UNVRS]” as the Men In Black them song plays.

With The Night League, Pissenem has made Ushuaïa and Hï destinations for many of the world’s biggest DJs, with this season’s Ushuaïa residents including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren and Hï hosting heavy hitters like Black Coffee, Eric Prydz, Fisher and many more. The company says that together, these clubs bring in 1.5 million attendees each season.

“Ibiza has always been the epicenter of global club culture, and we feel a responsibility to elevate it again, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the nightlife scene,” Pissenem continues to Billboard. “With [UNVRS], we’re not just preserving Ibiza’s prestige; we’re redefining what’s possible in club culture.”

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Reviewers Say This Luggage Set Is ‘Very Light’ & ‘Easy to Handle’ — It’s on Sale Now for Just $70

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Labor Day is right around the corner—mark your calendars for Monday (Sept. 2). If you’re traveling that weekend and need a new luggage set, consider adding this stylish pink Tripcomp two-piece luggage set to your cart. Originally priced at $199.99, you can now snag it for just $69.99. This set features a 14-inch carry-on and a 20-inch suitcase, both designed with a sleek hard shell exterior. According to the brand, this enhances durability, reduces weight, and helps endure rough handling during travel without significant damage. If that’s not enough, it’s also designed with multidirectional wheels for easy maneuverability in any direction. This makes navigating through the crowded airports a breeze without any effort needed.

Whether you’re heading out for a quick trip or a longer adventure, this lightweight yet durable suitcase set makes it easy to get from one place to another. According to the brand, the handle is smooth and comfortable, so you can effortlessly roll your suitcase with ease wherever you go. You can get this luggage set in seven different colors: Black, Blue, Green, Light Blue, Olive Green, Orange, and Pink.

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Afrobeats to the World: 4 Best Moments at Afro Nation Detroit

Afro Nation Detroit 2024 was a two-day music festival that brought together top Afro artists across Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, gqom, amapiano and more. Held in the birthplace of Motown and techno, Detroit proved to be the perfect location for this vibrant celebration.

The world’s largest Afrobeats festival took place Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 17-18, at Bedrock’s Douglass Site. This historic venue, formerly the Brewster-Douglass Projects, was the nation’s first federally funded housing project for African-Americans and the former home of legends like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson.

Afro Nation Detroit showcased a wealth of performances from the Black diaspora, including Rema, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, Kizz Daniel and Michigan native Kash Doll on the main stage. Meanwhile, artists like Uncle Waffles, Musa Keys, Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo and others kept the party alive all weekend at the Piano People stage. To be honest, there were moments when the Piano stage was even more lit than the main Lit Everywhere stage.

The festival’s opening day faced a rocky start due to weather delays, but once the festivities began, the party didn’t stop until around midnight. DJ Marine kicked things off with an electrifying set, setting the tone for Charity, who brought main-stage energy. King Promise followed, illustrating why he’s the king, delivering a performance that turned the audience into a choir. Rema shut down the day with an unforgettable, fiery performance.

Day 2 saw a significant increase in turnout — if day 1 was full, day 2 was packed. Juls and DJ Marine amped up the crowd upon entry, setting the stage for Ruger, who worked the audience with ease.

When Shenseea took the stage a few minutes later, the crowd erupted, as if they had been waiting their whole lives for this moment. She performed fresh tracks from her new album Never Gets Late Here, followed by Asake, who delivered an animated performance, quite literally bouncing off the walls.

Although Lil Wayne had to cancel due to bad weather in NYC, the festival was still an incredible experience.

Check out the four best main-stage moments.

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Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Making a Comeback in 2025 With Plans to Integrate Sports Betting

Jay-Z and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin hosted an invite-only pop-up of the reimagined 40/40 Club this past weekend at Fanatics Fest NYC.

The newest version of the mogul’s famed sports bar — expected to reopen some time in 2025 — will have the Fanatics Sportsbook integrated, allowing customers to place live bets as they’re inside watching games.

The 40/40 Club has been closed since August of 2023, but Memphis Bleek told TMZ that the sports bar is “coming back bigger, stronger than ever.” In a recent exclusive interview with Us Weekly, vice president of operations Sheldon Robinson confirmed a comeback, telling the outlet, “It’s always been the plan to open a new spot. Finding the right location that makes sense to the brand is key, and that takes some time. We’ve narrowed it down to our last few choices and now we’re in the negotiation phase.” Adding, “Hopefully by the end of this year we’ll have a lease signed and we can break ground. The idea is that we’ll have a club in 2025.”

Robinson also revealed that Jigga has been very involved in the process and has been to meetings and checked out potential sites. “Jay definitely wants to keep it as part of his legacy,” he said. “It just shows, whether it’s a young entrepreneur or just people that work around him, that when you envision something or dream something, you can make it happen. He’s a living testament to that.”

And he promised that they plan on keeping some of the same things that made the club unique in the first place, just with an updated vision. “You’re going to feel like you’re walking into the club, a renewed version of it” Robinson explained. “Similar feel, similar texture. Seeing the cool jerseys walking down our Hall of Fame wall like we had on the second floor. Seeing the champagne tower above the main bar. The gigantic screens, as well. We’ll have all the same touches that people grew used to in the old club.”

He concluded the interview by saying, “It is all the reasons that Jay and his partners originally opened the club. They wanted to create an environment where guests have this sense of luxury, good service, good food, while watching their favorite sports team play, and also listening to their favorite artists. It’s combining sports and music… and we’re gonna remain consistent.”

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Chappell Roan Opens Up About ‘Harassment’ From Fans: ‘That’s F—ing Weird’

If you think Chappell Roan will let you cross her boundaries, good luck babe.

The “Red Wine Supernova” singer took to TikTok on Monday (Aug. 19) to open up about “harassment” she’s been receiving from fans recently. “Just answer my questions for a second,” she says in the two-part clip. “If you saw a random woman on the street, would you yell at her from the car window? Would you harass her in public? Would you go up to a random lady and say, ‘Can I get a photo you with you?’ And she’s like, ‘No, what the f—?’ And then you get mad at this random lady? Would you be offended if she says no to your time because she has her own time? Would you stalk her family? Would you follow her around? Would you try to dissect her life and bully her online? This is a lady you don’t know, and she doesn’t know you at all.”

Calling herself a “random b—-,” Roan continued, “I don’t care that abuse and harassment, stalking, whatever, is a normal thing to do to people who are famous or a little famous. […] I don’t care that this crazy type of behavior comes along with the job, the career field I’ve chosen. That doesn’t make it OK. That doesn’t make it normal. That doesn’t mean I want it, doesn’t mean I like it. I don’t want whatever the f— you think you’re supposed to be entitled to whenever you see a celebrity.”

She concluded that she doesn’t “give a fuck” if it’s “selfish” to decline photos or hugs. “That’s not normal. That’s weird. That’s f—ing weird.”

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Roan has skyrocketed to fame in the months since she dropped her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess last year. After a series of headline-making performances — including at Coachella and Gov Ball 2024 — the 14-track project earned a new peak of No. 5 on the Billboard 200 last month.

The singer previously shared her thoughts on the ups and downs of fame with Drew Afualo on the latter’s The Comment Section podcast last month. “People have started to be freaks — like, [they] follow me and know where my parents live, and where my sister works. All this weird s–t,” she explained.

She continued, “I’m just kind of in this battle … I’ve pumped the brakes on, honestly, anything to make me more known. It’s kind of a forest fire right now. I’m not trying to go do a bunch of s–t.”

However, Roan also shared the positives of her newfound fame, including recognition from her idols. “People who I’ve looked up to my entire life are like peers, which is sick,” she told Afualo, noting, “Miley [Cyrus] invited me to a party, and I was like, ‘You don’t know that you were my first concert when the Jonas Brothers were opening for you.’”

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Aespa’s Dreamy Crocs Collaboration Is 50% Off: Shop the Stomp Lined Clog Before It Sells Out

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Last year, Aespa officially became the first K-Pop group to drop a Crocs collaboration. The Aespa x Crocs Stomp Lined Clog is currently 50% off at Crocs.com.

The dreamy clog serves up celestial vibes in a lavender colorway and light blue heel. The shoe, which is on sale for $50 (reg. $100), is designed to make you feel like you’re “walking amongst the clouds,” per the product description.

The Stomp Lined Clog features a 2.1-inch heel, fully lined interior, exaggerated lug sole and a two-toned faux-fur backstrap embroidered with “aespa” on the back. A collectible photo card is included with each purchase. The limited-edition shoe is available at Crocs.com in women’s sizes 6-12 and men’s sizes 4-13.

Fans can accessorize the Stomp Lined Clog with aespa Jibbitz Charms ($25). The Jibbitz charms include a cloud, microphone and heart.

The K-pop quartet — comprised of Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning — teased the Crocs collab on Instagram earlier this week. The Crocs campaign features the group wearing long, flowy dresses with the Stomp Lined Clog.

Aespa’s collaboration marks the first time a K-pop group has released a Crocs shoe. Crocs has collaborated with other recording artists in the past, including SZA, Lil Nas X, Luke Combs and Justin Bieber. The brand has also released a number of collaborations such as Barbie, Shrek, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Disney and Lisa Frank.

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Dolly Parton Adds ‘Jolene’ to Her Line of Cast Iron Skillets: Shop the Latest Collection

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Let your cooking do the talking. Dolly Parton is taking her baking empire a step further and jumping into the world of cookware, and she’s adding one of her most infamous songs to the lineup.

“We added some new cast iron to my collection of cookware with @lodgecastiron! Inspired by a few of my most popular songs and made in Tennessee, just like me,” Parton wrote on Instagram last week showing off a photo off the new additions to her line of cast iron pans inspired by “Jolene” and more.

New editions to Parton’s cookware collection include the Working 9 to 5 Pan Skillet Clock ($59.95), an 8-inch trivet ($24.95) and an 8-inch skillet ($24.95) that reads: “Jolene Please Don’t Take My Pan.”

The 78-year-old country music legend teamed with Lodge, a Tennessee cast-iron cookware company, to release a collection of pre-seasoned cast iron skillets in March.

“Home is as much a state of mind as it is a place for me,” the music icon said in a statement shared on her website on March 15. “I am excited to share these new kitchenware collections inspired by my childhood memories. While we didn’t have much that money could buy growing up, spending time with family over a meal created priceless moments that have lasted a lifetime. It is my hope that these products be a part of wonderful memories for you.”

On Instagram, Parton pointed out that her new collection is “made in Tennessee, just like me!”

The cast iron pots and skillets range from 8 inches to 13.25 inches and feature Dolly-inspired designs, along with her signature and portrait on some of the pots. The pots are named after classic songs such as the I Will Always Love You Cast Iron Skillet ($29.95), the Love Is Like a Butterfly Cast Iron Skillet ($36.95) and the Light of a Clear Blue Morning Cast Iron Skillet ($54.95). There’s also a Dolly Parton Cast Iron Guitar Skillet ($22.95) celebrating her successful foray into rock music.

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This 8-inch trivet takes its design from the 12-inch Life Is Like a Butterfly Pan with a guitar in the middle surrounded by butterfly wings.

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The “I Will Always Love You” 10.25-inch skillet is almost too pretty to cook with. This lovely skillet comes complete with a portrait of Parton gazing at a butterfly.

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From country star to rock star. Lodge created this 10.5-inch, guitar-shaped skillet to celebrate Parton’s “rockstar status.” The adorable skillet features Parton’s signature at the bottom.

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The 12-inch skillet is named after “Love Is Like Butterfly,” the lead single and title track from Parton’s 1974 studio album. The song earn Parton her fourth No. 1 hit on the country charts.

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A perfect breakfast pan. This 13.25-inch skillet is large enough to whip up all your breakfast favorites. It’s sold exclusively at Lodge.com and “inspired by the Smoky Mountains,” per the product description.

Parton’s expansive homeware line will feature home, kitchen and tableware products. The cast iron pots are the first release from the collection and comes on the heels of Parton announcing a new cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin,’ set to be released on Sept. 17.

The Dolly Parton Cast Iron Collection is available at Lodge.com, Walmart, Amazon and Williams Sonoma.

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Chappell Roan Shares Thoughts on Her Rise to Fame | Billboard News

Chappell Roan’s sudden rise to fame has thrown her into a whirlwind. Keep watching to see what she has to say about her rapid rise to fame!

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Chappell Roan has taken over the airwaves, with a Hot 100 Top 10 and an album approaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She sat down with SNL’s Bowen Yang, for Interview Magazine, to talk about what seems like her sudden rise to fame. 

When asked about sharing her struggles on stage, she said, “This is really weird and really hard. In the past, honestly, eight weeks, my entire life has changed. It’s been really emotional because I’m not just singing pop music, it’s automatically political because I’m gay.”

But it is one of the many reasons her fans love her. Over the weekend she gained a couple more famous fans. Folks on the internet discovered that both Ariana Grande and Rihanna followed Chappell on IG. They’re just the latest added to the list of her famous followers. Chappell also told Bowen how fortunate she is to be able to pick and choose which projects she is a part of since she’s so booked and busy now. 

She said “I’ve never been guaranteed money before. That’s the difference. I’ve always been a writer, but I didn’t start making money to pay my rent until last year.” Another perk of her hard earned success is the respect of others. She told Yang, “I’ve never given a fuck about the charts or being on the radio, but it’s so crazy how industry people are taking me more seriously than before. I’m like, ‘I’ve been doing this the whole time, bitch.”

No offense taken on the charts comment, we look forward to seeing Chappell continue to do what she’s done this whole time.

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Amazon’s Popular Projector Can Connect to Your Streaming Stick & It’s on Sale for Under $100

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Projectors for the home have made it possible to watch everything from channels like ESPN to streaming platforms such as Prime Video without having to splurge on a new TV. Figuring out what to watch is already stressful enough, but Amazon’s limited-time home projector deal is making it possible to stream The Bachelorette and more without having to burn your savings on a flat screen TV.

More than 10,000 shoppers have purchased the HAPPRUN Projector in the past month — and you can now a tech deal of 30% off. Reviewers have been praising the home projector for its ability to “give a movie theater experience” due to its “high quality” and “crisp” picture quality.

The device has the ability to connect to your phone, soundbar and streaming device using Bluetooth and has a wireless remote that’ll let you change settings without having to get up from the couch.

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Amazon is offering an additional 10% off deal when you clip the coupon before adding the projector to your cart, which will let you snag the device for just $77. The home projector lets you choose where you want your screen to be whether it’s your plain white wall or ceiling.

Shoppers raving over how “easy” the projector is to setup no matter if it’s to your smartphone or laptop. Just connect it through your internet, USB or HDMI cord for instant streaming. Thanks to its Bluetooth capabilities you can connect the projector to your speakers or headphones, or just use the built-in speakers for an even simpler setup. It’s versatile enough to use with wifi or attach the device to an HDMI cord to avoid losing network connection.

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Sony Music Promotes Christoph Behm to CEO of Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Christoph Behm has been named the new CEO of Sony Music Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA), replacing Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba, who is exiting the company at the end of August. 

Berlin-based Behm, who began his career at Sony Music in 2011 and has worked in a number of senior roles for the label over the past decade, including head of streaming and director of digital sales, will report to Daniel Lieberberg, president of Sony Music Continental Europe and Africa. 

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In a statement announcing Behm’s promotion, Lieberberg said the newly appointed CEO’s “deep understanding of our DSP partners and creativity as a leader will serve him well in his new role.”     

“Christoph has played an important role building and expanding our business across this region during the streaming era,” said Lieberberg. “He has worked closely with our artists to bring their music to new fans in innovative ways and has embraced continuous industry change to create opportunity despite rapidly shifting paradigms and business models.” 

Sony Music did not provide any details about Mushatsi-Kareba’s departure from the company. The outgoing CEO has headed Sony Music’s operations in the GSA region since 2018 when he joined the label from Universal Music Germany. Prior to that, Mushatsi-Kareba spent eight years at Apple, where he was responsible for overseeing the tech company’s music business in multiple European markets, including Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.

Although Sony Music GSA has enjoyed significant commercial success over the past six years, sources with inside knowledge of their relationship tell Billboard that Mushatsi-Kareba and Lieberberg did not always see eye to eye.

Prior to his promotion to CEO, Behm held the role of senior vp of Sony Music GSA’s commercial division, where he oversaw a large team, including the company’s family entertainment business. In the past two years, Behm’s responsibilities grew to also encompass oversight of catalog, sales and streaming departments in the region.

Top-selling frontline Sony artists in the GSA market include Apache 207, Nina Chuba, Rap Larue and Reezy. 

“It fills me with pride to now lead the company that I have served in various roles for so many years,” said Behm, who takes up the CEO post on Sept. 1, in a statement. “We are at another exciting time for our industry, and I look forward with great confidence to this next chapter for Sony Music GSA,” he added. 

Germany is the world’s fourth-biggest recorded music market in IFPI’s annual rankings behind the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom. 

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