While often underappreciated commercially and critically during their turn-of-the-century peak, Sacramento alt-metal band Deftones has enjoyed an extended revival of interest in recent years, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing bands on streaming and hosting the Dia de los Deftones single-day festival every year since 2020.
Now, the band is embarking on its first headline tour since 2022, and they’re visiting arenas across North America. Deftones will kick off the untitled 2025 trek at Portland’s Moda Center on Feb. 25, and then will hit legendary venues such as the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York over the following month and a half, before wrapping at Boston’s TD Garden in April.
Guests on the tour will be Texas prog-metal veterans The Mars Volta and Boston nu-gazers Fleshwater. Tickets go on sale Friday (Sept. 20) at 10 a.m. local time, and will of course be followed with this year’s Dia de los Deftones festival in November, featuring such other acts as IDLES, Health and Sunny Day Real Estate (performing the entirety of its iconic 1994 debut album Diary).
Watch a very Deftones trailer for the upcoming tour and see a full list of dates below:
2025 TOUR DATES:
2/25 Portland, OR – Moda Center 2/27 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 3/1 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center 3/4 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center 3/6 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum 3/8 Las Vegas, NV MGM – Grand Garden Arena 3/9 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center 3/12 Austin, TX – Moody Center 3/13 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center 3/15 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center 3/16 Houston, TX – Toyota Center 3/18 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 3/20 Orlando, FL – Kia Center 3/22 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena 3/24 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center 3/26 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 3/28 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse 3/29 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena 3/31 Chicago, IL – United Center 4/1 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 4/3 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 4/4 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center 4/6 Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 4/8 Boston, MA – TD Garden
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Eve was intent on proving the doubters wrong with her Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady debut album back in September 1999. As told in her new Who’s That Girl? memoir, which was released on Tuesday (Sept. 17), Eve recalled a phone call from Jay-Z where he tried to temper the Ruff Ryders rapper’s expectations when it came to her debut LP’s commercial performance.
Jay allegedly told Eve that female rappers “don’t really do that well” on the day her ’99 project arrived. However, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady went on to top the Billboard 200 with more than 200,000 total album units sold in the first week. With assists from Swizz Beatz, DMX, Missy Elliott, The Lox, Faith Evans, Beanie Sigel and more, Let There Be Eve has sold more than two million copies to date.
Eve appeared on The Breakfast Clubon Tuesday (Sept. 17) in support of her memoir, and she provided context on the phone call with Hov, which was not intended to come off as malicious at all, but put a battery in her back.
“That was one of those things we were like, ‘Do we put that in?’ Because you know how people get,” she explained. “It was nothing bad about that. It was one of those things where it was a very amazing phone call that I needed.”
Even continued: “That was one of those I always felt like I was the underdog anyway. He wasn’t saying it out of malice or mean. It was facts, really. But I was like, eh, OK, let me see. I’ma show you. It’s all good. And it went on to be fine. Like I say in the book, we all have that person.”
Billboard has reached out to Jay-Z for comment.
Throughout the book, Eve disclosed she had to deal with plenty of doubters when it came to executives who continually disrespected her. “The audacity that these men had,” she wrote in the book. “Now I have age and experience on my side, nobody’s coming at me like that.”
Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady spawned a pair of hits with the Swizz Beatz-produced “Gotta Man,” which reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the “What Ya’ll Want (Remix)” featuring Dru Hill’s Nokio, which was added as a bonus track and topped the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Watch her interview with The Breakfast Club below:
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Dolly Parton is ready to serve fans more than just music these days, as she’s partnered with her sister, Rachel Parton George, to write a new cookbook titled Good Lookin’ Cookin’. The “Jolene” singer joins the growing list of musician who’ve written cookbooks, with copies available to buy online for up to 30% off.
After hosting Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, the country superstar is now headed back to the kitchen, where instead of expanding her Duncan Hines cake mixes, she and her sister will reveal their favorite “crowd-pleasing” recipes, including Thanksgiving dishes, appetizers and even the special dish Parton requests her sister make for her birthday each year.
The cookbook was released on Sept. 17 and has already impressed the masses earning the label of an Amazon No. 1 bestseller for comfort food cooking. Target is also offering an exclusive version of the cookbook that includes bonus content you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
Keep reading to discover where to buy Good Lookin’ Cookin’.
From recipes to hosting tips, the Parton sisters have filled Good Lookin’ Cookin’s pages with every recipe you could possibly need to create a mouth-watering meal for friends and family. You can also look forward to photos of the two cooking, as well as 80 different recipes to discover, like the “Dolly Dollop” and what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, according to the official description.
Besides recreating Parton’s favorite recipes, Target’s exclusive version of Good Lookin’ Cookin’ comes with additional content including a new cover and letter from the author.
Fans don’t just have to cook Parton-approved recipes to feel closer to the artist. If you need an excuse to expand you merch collection, the “9 to 5” singer was turned into a display-worthy Funko Pop! Pet owners can also deck out their furry friends in the Grammy-winner’s Doggy Parton pet apparel.
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This year, Billie Eilish and Finneas are voting the color of the final track on their May album, Hit Me Hard and Soft: blue. In honor of National Voter Registration Day, the sister-brother musical duo endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and urged fans to get to the polls this November to help stop what they called an “extremist” agenda from Republicans.
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In a clip posted to Eilish’s social media accounts Tuesday (Sept. 17), the 22-year-old pop star and her collaborator look into the camera while addressing fans directly. “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet and our democracy,” the “Bad Guy” singer says.
“We can’t let extremists control our lives, our freedoms and our future,” Finneas continues. “The only way to stop them and the dangerous Project 2025 agenda is to vote and elect Kamala Harris.”
The pair also shared a link where fans can check their registration status ahead of election day on Nov. 5. “Vote like your life depends on it,” Eilish adds in the clip. “Because it does.”
With their endorsement, the two-time Oscar winners join a long list of A-list musicians championing the Harris-Walz cause this year. Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Lizzo, Quavo, Lil Jon, Bon Iver, Barbra Streisand, Katy Perry and many more have all previously lent their support to the VP, while Taylor Swift finally broke her silence on the election Sept. 10 by sharing her highly anticipated endorsement of Harris just moments after the presidential debate concluded.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” the “Anti-Hero” singer wrote in a message signed “Childless Cat Lady.” “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.”
In 2020, the “Lunch” artist performed and slammed Trump in a speech at the Democratic National Convention. Two years later, she and her family paid President Joe Biden a visit at the White House.
Watch Eilish and Finneas endorse Kamala Harris below.
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Back to the ballroom! The Dancing With the Stars season 33 premieres on Tuesday (Sept. 17).
Season 33 features 13 contestants hoping to win a mirrorball trophy. The season premiere will open with a dance number to “Set My Heart on Fire (I’m Alive x And the Beat Goes On)” by Majestic, The Jammin Kid and Céline Dion, choreographed by Jamal Sims.
See below for everything you need to know and how to watch and stream Dancing With the Stars.
How to Watch Dancing With the Stars for Free
New episodes of Dancing With the Stars premiere on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. Where can you watch Dancing With the Stars for free? A TV antenna is an affordable way to access ABC and other local channels, but if you need streaming options that don’t require you to pay up front, subscribe to a free trial from DirecTV or Fubo.
DirecTV is currently offering its best deal of 2023. For a limited time, new customers get access to 75+ channels including local and cable channels, plus DirecTV’s Sports Pack, DVR storage and unlimited device streams for $49.99/month for a limited time (reg. $79.98/month).
Fubo‘s streaming plans are also on sale, but only for a limited time. Plans start at $49.99 (reg. $79.99) for 178 channels and DVR storage. Sling TV is another affordable way to stream live television, plans start as low as $20/month. And if you don’t mind on-demand streaming, watch DWTSon Hulu. Streaming plans start at just $7.99/month ($1.99/month with Hulu’s student discount) after a free trial for seven days.
With Hulu + Live TV, you can stream 90+ live channels ABC, CBS, Bravo, Cartoon Network, BET, CNN, Discovery Channel, FX, History Channel, HGTV, MTV, TRVL, TLC, OWN and TNT.
You can stream DWTS on your TV, computer or another compatible device, and if you want to watch from outside of the U.S., try ExpressVPN or NordVPN to access channels and streaming platforms internationally.
Earlier episodes from the current season and previous seasons are also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. If you’re not subscribed, launch your subscription here or click the blue buy button. Plans usually start at $7.99/month but Disney+ is offering a streaming deal deal for $1.99/month for three months.
Want more ways to save on your Disney+ subscription. For example, join Hulu + Live TV and enjoy live television, along with Hulu and Disney+ for less than $80/month.
Who Is in the Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Cast?
A total of 13 contestants: Ilona Maher, Danny Amendola, Anna Delvey, Joey Graziadei, Dwight Howard, Chandler Kinney, Brooks Nader, Stephen Nedoroscik, Phaedra Parks, Eric Roberts, Tori Spelling, The Bachelorette’s Jenn Tran and actor Reginald VelJohnson.
Alfonso Ribiero returns as host this season alongside Julianne Hough. Also back this season: longtime judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough.
The premiere will feature different dances including the tango, cha cha, salsa, foxtrot and jive. Viewers will also be able to vote after tonight’s episode, which will include music from Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Shania Twain, Queen and more.
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Linkin Park did not pause very often in Brooklyn on Tuesday night (Sept. 16). The band’s second full concert (following Wednesday’s show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles) since unexpectedly returning earlier this month did not include drawn-out speeches, prolonged stage banter between members, a ton of reflection on their seven-year break or many words about what returning to the stage signifies. Instead, Linkin Park performed at Barclays Center like they had been shot out of a cannon — flying through 27 songs in two hours, hopscotching through big hits and beloved deep cuts across their many eras, playing breathlessly and making the most of a spotlight that they probably never thought they’d have again. And the fans, who had been waiting for just as long, gulped up every moment.
Following Chester Bennington’s tragic passing in 2017, Linkin Park’s future as a live act remained cloudy. After this month’s announcement of a surprise comeback, featuring new members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain, upcoming album From Zero and six tune-up arena dates to precede an expected 2025 tour, the prospect of Linkin Park’s live return remained tantalizing if still a bit of a question mark, considering how irreplaceable Bennington remains as a vocal force and stage presence (and how Armstrong’s new role as co-vocalist has already been met with some controversy).
Yet Mike Shinoda has already told Linkin Park’s new audiences that they would be playing the role of Chester at their shows, and indeed, all of the songs that Bennington helped make famous rang out through shared vocals on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Armstrong proved that, while it will naturally take time to develop stage chemistry with her new band mates, she already seems remarkably comfortable taking on the heaviest and most delicate moments of the band’s discography. And Shinoda, bassist Dave Farrell and DJ/turntablist Joseph Hahn (along with drummer Brittain and touring guitarist Alex Feder) sounded and looked reinvigorated while swaggering together onstage, diving back into their rich catalog while mining the opportunities of a new era and extra time.
Casual fans of the band will have lots to latch onto as they make their way around the world once again; longtime supporters should feel relieved that this new iteration of Linkin Park is already functioning at a high level a few shows in, taking the stage as a single unit and leaving it triumphantly.
Here were the 10 best moments of Linkin Park’s Brooklyn performance, in chronological order.
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Milan reconfirmed itself as Italy’s capital of music by hosting the first Italian (and European) edition of Billboard Women In Music, the award ceremony that celebrates the most influential women in the music industry.
Kickstarting Fashion Week, the event took place Monday (Sept. 16) at Teatro Manzoni, with the patronage of the Municipality of Milan and Camera della Moda, the association of Italian fashion brands.
Opened by a video message from the mayor Giuseppe Sala, the show was hosted by two protagonists of Italian cinema and TV, Cristiana Capotondi and Maurizio Lastrico. With their sympathy and energy, the two hosts introduced the honorees and the special guests who took the stage.
In addition to the awards, the first edition of Billboard Italia Women in Music also saw special performances by Gaia (Hitmaker of the Year, who sang her summer hit, “Sesso e Samba”), emerging talent Bu Cuaron, Federica Abbate (Songwriter of the Year, who sang a medley of some of the biggest hits she wrote for others) and Ariete.
At the end of the show, Rinascente, Italy’s top luxury store and one of the main partners of Billboard Italia Women In Music, welcomed guests to a spectacular party on the rooftop of the iconic store in Piazza Duomo, where the music continued with DJ sets by Anfisa Letyago (DJ of the Year) and Margherita Grechi and live performances by Alexia and Gaia, who sang “Sesso e Samba” again but this time with the surprise participation of Tony Effe.
Bu Cuarons on September 16 during the first Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music.
In addition to Rinascente itself, the sponsors were Rabanne and Bellissima, which presented the “Stylist of the Year” award.
Radio 105 was the official radio station of Billboard Italia Women in Music and presented the “Hitmaker of The Year” award, in addition to animating both the event at Teatro Manzoni and the aftershow with its speakers and DJs.
Billboard Italia Women in Music was created with the support of the collecting society SIAE (Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori) and produced in collaboration with Vivo Concerti, with direction by Gianlorenzo Mortgat. Ticketmaster Italia was the ticketing partner of the event.
Below is the complete list of honorees, with the official reasons for their respective awards.
ANNA, Woman of the Year Her new album, Vera Baddie, broke several records, some unbeaten for almost 20 years, occupying the first place in the Italian chart for nine consecutive weeks. Since 2020, she has been breaking down the gender gap in Italian rap like never before.
Laura Pausini, Icon She’s the artist who, more than anyone else, in her 30-year career, has held the flag of Italian music high in the world. A globally recognized talent, Pausini is an artist who, despite having achieved all possible goals, never stops putting herself on the line.
Elodie, Performer of the Year Her tour in the arenas was explosive and entirely sold out, with a live show that was a manifesto of freedom. With two dates in the stadiums already scheduled for next summer in Milan and Naples, she will be the third Italian female artist to take the stage of San Siro Stadium and the first woman to perform at the Maradona Stadium.
Gaia on September 16 during the first Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music.
Gaia, Hitmaker of the Year by Radio 105 An artistic vision that leaves nothing to chance and steals nothing from her naturalness. Gaia is synonymous with freedom of expression, in music but not only. This summer she was an absolute protagonist with “Sesso e Samba” feat. Tony Effe. That refrain is exactly what we can’t get out of our heads.
Rose Villain, Impact Award From her debut album Radio Gotham onwards, she has established herself on the Italian charts. Rose Villain has never stopped expressing her opinions, from the topic of environmental sustainability to that of the inequality of treatment between men and women in music and all other professional sectors.
BigMama on September 16 during the first Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music.
BigMama, Breakthrough With an explosive participation in the Sanremo Festival, where she honored women with a performance in which the key words were “sisterhood” and “female power,” Italy was able to get to know her music and her personality better. BigMama is the most disruptive revelation of 2024.
Clara, Rising Star A rising star of Italian music, she introduced us to her talent as a singer and as an actress, obtaining impressive results in a very short time, from the success of the TV series Mare Fuori to her participation in the Sanremo Festival. For this reason, Clara is the Rising Star at Billboard Italia Women in Music.
Federica Abbate on September 16 during the first Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music.
Federica Abbate, Songwriter of the Year How many hits of the last few years in Italy bear her signature? Many. Federica Abbate is a singer-songwriter who a year ago published her first album of unreleased songs, Canzoni per gli Altri. From pop to rap, everything her pen touches turns to gold. Or rather platinum, and in one case, even diamond.
Anfisa Letyago, DJ of the Year A true pride of the Italian electronic scene, Anfisa Letyago has climbed to the top of the international dance scene with her engaging DJ sets and her sophisticated productions. Now she is touring the world but her heart stays in Naples, a city that never ceases to give her ideas and inspiration.
Marta Salogni, Producer of the Year She’s the producer and sound engineer who makes Italy proud on a global level. Björk, Depeche Mode, Animal Collective and Bon Iver are just some of the artists who have had the pleasure of having her in the control room. For this reason, Marta Salogni is Producer of the Year of Billboard Italia Women in Music.
Marta Donà, Manager of the Year From the courageous choice to start a managerial career on her own, very young, in 2012, to the most recent milestone of Angelina Mango’s victory at the Sanremo Festival, from the strength of her all-female team to the passion she puts in her work: this is why Marta Donà is Manager of the Year of Billboard Italia Women in Music.
Sara Potente, A&R of the Year She discovered new talents of Italian music and with determination worked alongside them until she achieved the success she deserved. Now she is the director of Numero Uno, the historic label (part of Sony Music Italy) that was founded by legendary Lucio Battisti and songwriter Mogol.
Ramona Tabita, Stylist of the Year by Bellissima She takes care of the image of some of the most important protagonists of the Italian music scene and beyond. She is a creative consultant for several brands. She is undoubtedly the name that best embodies the connection between music and fashion, and that is why Ramona Tabita is Stylist of the Year by Bellissima.
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Warner Music Korea introduced MPLIFY, a new label designed to support Korean artists with global reach, focusing on English-language music to connect with international audiences. Samuel Ku, an executive producer at WMK, has been tasked with leading the label. The first artist signed to MPLIFY is Olivia Marsh, a Korean-Australian singer-songwriter who is set to release her debut single on all major digital platforms in October. Olivia’s sound blends pop and R&B, influenced by a wide range of artists including ABBA, John Denver, Tame Impala, and Vera Blue. A graduate of the University of Melbourne in Interactive Composition, she has worked with K-pop producers and songwriters to refine her craft. “I am delighted to sign with MPLIFY and to work with such a warm, passionate and innovative team,” Marsh said. –Marc Schneider
Big Loud Records and its Canada-based, Dallas Smith-founded imprint Local Hay Records have signed country artist Hailey Benedict. Benedict has also inked a global publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing/Local Hay. This summer, Benedict performed on the main stage at Alberta’s Big Valley Jamboree, and she’s nominated at the Canadian Country Music Awards for breakthrough artist or group of the year. –Jessica Nicholson
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Anniegee Marketing launched its artist management division, Anniegee Management, and inked a co-management deal with MUN Entertainment for Juliana Velasquez’s career development in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Founded by seasoned music industry professional Annie Gonzalez after working as senior director, global marketing at Sony Music Entertainment for over 20 years, Anniegee Marketing and Communications has developed communication strategies in the U.S. for global stars including Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Fernández, and many more. Through its new deal with rising Colombian artist Juliana, Anniegee now branches out into artist management, while still offering its marketing and PR consulting services. In her new role, Annie Gonzalez will co-manage Juliana alongside current manager Juancho Muñoz of MUN Entertainment. –Sigal Ratner-Arias
LA-based producer and songwriter Stryv (Hamid Bashir) signed with WME across all areas. Known for his work with artists like Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, Jason Derulo, Galantis, and Rita Ora, Stryv recently launched his own artist project. His debut single, “Move,” a collaboration with Adam Port, gained attention after being teased at Keinemusik shows worldwide. Since its official release in June, “Move” has earned over 200 million streams on Spotify, topped the Beatport Top 100 chart, and positioned Stryv as one of the platform’s fastest-growing artists. A follow-up single is set for release later this year. Stryv also forms half of the DJ duo ORSO, alongside Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, further expanding his influence in the electronic music scene. –M.S.
Boutique music publishing company MV2 Entertainment and independent label New Lost City Records have signed singer-songwriter True Youngblood, a Georgia native and Belmont University student, who just released his debut single, “If I Were a Cowboy.” Youngblood joins MV2’s roster of writers, which includes Josh Thompson (“Wasted on You,” “Drowns The Whiskey”), Forrest Finn, Grant Vogel, Johnny McGuire and Blake Henderson. The New Lost City roster includes Youngblood, Henderson and McGuire. –J.N.
Universal Music Group partnered with acclaimed Indian composer and three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej to launch Vedam Records, a new label dedicating to bringing authentic wellness music from India to a global audience. In his first collaboration with Vedam, Kej has released Break Of Dawn, his latest studio album. “Vedam Records presents an opportunity to compose music that is therapeutic and necessary – now, more than ever,” Kej said. -M.S.
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Over the past 30+ years Pharrell Williams has written and produced hits for everyone from *NSYNC (and solo smashes for Justin Timberlake) to Usher, Britney Spears, Busta Rhymes, No Doubt, Clipse, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Robin Thicke and many more.
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But in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 51-year-old singer/rapper/producer and fashion designer who is the subject of the upcoming genre-busting LEGO biopic Piece By Piece opened up about some of the mega collaborations that got away, as well as one that he suggested he might be revisiting soon.
When Pharrell, who has worked on a number of albums and singles with Beyoncé over the past two decades — including producing her 2002 debut solo single, “Work It Out” — was asked what it’s been like to see the singer evolve from her Destiny’s Child days to now, the response likely made the Beyhive sit up and take notice.
“So happy for her. And I’m so grateful to be a part of her story and her journey and her trajectory,” said Pharrell of the singer who broke out in yet another direction earlier this year with her chart-topping , country-leaning Cowboy Carter album, on which he co-wrote and co-produced the song “Sweet Honey Buckiin’” featuring Shaboozey. “We’ve had a lot of fun. Get ready, though. Just get ready.”
When asked what we should prepare for, Williams was coy but adamant, reiterating, twice, “Just get ready.”
Skateboard P would not elaborate on what that meant, which makes Bey’s recent comments in a GQ email interview even more intriguing. In the piece, Beyoncé explained that anymore she likes to limit public appearances — even while promoting an album — and that she is not really into all the other expectations of the publicity machine.
“I create at my own pace, on things that I hope will touch other people,” she told the publication. “I only work on what liberates me. It is fame that can at times feel like prison. So, when you don’t see me on red carpets, and when I disappear until I have art to share, that’s why.”
While that sure sounds like we might be in for a wait until her next project, Pharrell’s tantalizing tease seemed to suggest otherwise; a spokesperson for Beyoncé had not responded to Billboard‘s request for additional information on her upcoming plans at press time.
Williams also weighed in on the burning question of whether he thinks Bey this is the year she’ll finally win her long-sought album of the year Grammy for Cowboy Carter. “It better be. It better be. They know,” he said of what could be the singer’s fifth shot at the Recording Academy’s top award.
Elsewhere in the interview, Pharrell opened up about how a trio of No. 1 hits a decade ago — Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and his own “Happy” — kind of threw him for a loop. He also dove into the last time he spoke to Britney Spears, originally pitching the Clipse hit “Frontin’” to Prince, how most of music from Timberlake’s solo debut album, Justified [2002] was originally written with Michael Jackson in mind and why Sade is at the top of his want-to-work-with list.
Piece By Piece (Oct. 11), directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville features the voices of Pharrell (who wrote five new songs for the film), Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Timbaland and Busta Rhymes. Williams also just wrapped Atlantis, a movie musical based on his childhood growing up in Virginia Beach’s Atlantis Apartments that features Elliott, Halle Bailey, Quinta Brunson, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Janelle Monaé, Anderson .Paak and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
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JoJo has picked up her pen again, but instead of crafting hit pop breakup anthems such as “Leave (Get Out),” the 33-year-old is trying her hand at authorship. Her new memoir, titled Over the Influence, arrived on Sept. 17 and joins the expanding lineup of musician memoirs that includes Britney Spears and Barbra Streisand.
You can buy JoJo’s memoir online for up to 17% off through Amazon, Target and Bookshop.org. And, if you’re a Prime member, you’ll be able to take advantage of free shipping for extra savings. (New users can score a 30-day free trial here.)
Keep reading to learn more and where to find the book online.
JoJo is providing fans with “unflinching vulnerability” in her upcoming memoir that will provide insight into what happened to the Aquamarine actress during the period she suddenly left the spotlight. You’ll hear straight from the artist, who was signed to a record label at just 12-years-old and catapulted to fame through her cool-girl relatability. Out of the spotlight, she was navigating growing up with parents with addiction and depression, in addition to a lawsuit with her record label.
There are a few editions to choose from, such as a hardcover for the collectors who want to display JoJo’s memoir on their coffee table, or get it digitally on the Kindle for 50% off. Audiobooks fans can have the Audible version automatically downloaded into your library (new subscribers can score a free 30-day trial here), where you’ll be able to listen to the memoir narrated by JoJo.
After initially announcing her first-ever memoir, the Billboard Hot 100 charting artist is now taking her book on tour, giving fans an opportunity to see her and listen to a discussion delving further into the creation of her debut memoir. JoJo provided a peek at the tour in an Instagram post on Sept. 17, showing off the line for her first tour stop.
“OVER THE INFLUENCE is OUT NOW. Yesterday was day 1 of my book tour/signing events and we kicked it off in my home state of Massachusetts at @allshewrotebooks . Thanks for hosting me and coming out to support ya girl. So much gratitude for this moment and everyone who has helped make it possible,” the caption read.
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