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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.

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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.

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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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Gospel legend CeCe Winans is among the first round of performers set for the 2024 GMA Dove Awards. Other performers include Tauren Wells — who is also set to host the show — Crowder, Natalie Grant, Forrest Frank, Joseph Habedank and Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine.

The 55th annual GMA Dove Awards will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville. The show will be taped and will premiere on TBN and TBN+ on Friday, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET. An audio simulcast will air on SiriusXM’s The Message (channel 65) and on the SiriusXM App.

An encore presentation will air on TBN and TBN+ on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET.

Tickets for the Nashville taping are sold out.

Performers were announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17) on SiriusXM The Message by host and nominee Wells, whose project Joy in the Morning (Horizon Edition) is nominated for pop/contemporary album of the year.

Prior to the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards broadcast, Kristin Adams will host a red-carpet show on Friday, Oct. 4, on TBN+.

Brandon Lake is this year’s leading nominee, with 16 nods. Other top nominees include writer-producer Jeff Pardo (11 nominations), Chris Brown (10), Chandler Moore (10), writer-producer Jonathan Smith (10), Winans (five) and Raine (five).

The GMA Dove Awards have added a new category this year – Spanish language worship recorded song of the year.

See a list of GMA Dove Awards nominees in top categories here. For the full list of GMA Dove Awards nominees in all categories, visit doveawards.com.

The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, and Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.

The New Orleans Saints shocked the NFL community on Sunday (Sept. 15) with a dominant victory over the Dallas Cowboys 44-19 to keep their undefeated season going. With vibes through the roof after pulling off the upset inside Dallas’ AT&T Stadium, Saints head coach Dennis Allen quoted Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” during his postgame speech to the team in the locker room, which fired up the players.

“Man, that’s a hell of a win guys,” Allen said. “We said we had to come in and play our brand of football and that’s exactly what we did. We played the way the Saints have to play this game. And look, sometimes you just gotta f–king pop out and show ’em.”

The locker room exploded after hearing coach Allen quote K. Dot, and one player even dapped him up. Fans loved the move as well when the clip made its way to X on Monday (Sept. 16).

Former NFL player Gerald McCoy tweeted: “This a quote from Dennis Allen HC of the Saints IN NEW ORLEANS but yall crying on why they picked Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl!! THIS WHY!!”

Another fan shouted out running back Alvin Kamara, who led the team with four touchdowns. “Alvin Kamara: Certified Boogeyman He the one that upped the score on ‘em!”

The Saints got out to a 35-16 lead at halftime and cruised to the victory in Dallas. Kamara turned the clock back with a performance for the ages scoring four touchdowns. Another tough test awaits as the Saints welcome the Philadelphia Eagles to town this weekend.

“Not Like Us” has remained a Billboard Hot 100 staples in its nearly five months on the chart. The Drake diss track is still holding strong at No. 10 after topping the chart in May.

Fans will have to wait and see if Lamar brings the diss record to the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show when he takes the stage in New Orleans in February.

Watch the clip of Dennis Allen quoting “Not Like Us” below.

From the very first notes of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir’s rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, a remarkable dialogue emerged. This unique blend of cultures unfolded within a single iconic melody, brought to life by the ornamentation of the ney – a traditional and widely cherished Arabic reed instrument. In harmony with the timeless lyrics, the Saudi choir members added a rich layer of depth, creating a captivating conversation that bridged musical geographies.

Launched in 2021 under the patronage of Saudi’s Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Music Commission, Prince Badr, “The Marvels of the Saudi Orchestra and Choir” series has successfully iterated three global performances — Paris (2022), Mexico City (2023) and New York (2023) — each time collaborating with a renowned cultural institute from its host city. Now, in 2024, The Saudi Orchestra and Choir will travel to London for a performance on Sept. 28 at the iconic Central Hall Westminster in London, alongside the U.K.’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

In a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 8, Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Music Commission, emphasized the orchestra’s capability to achieve multiple outcomes simultaneously, chief among them “to show the world how Saudi music can sit alongside any music from anywhere in the world on the grandest stages with the most renowned cultural institutions globally,” he says. In this way, Saudi can take its “place with pride” as it continues to pull from traditions and influences across the 13 regions in the Kingdom.

He highlights music’s unique power to “transcend cultural and linguistic barriers”, enabling musicians to connect and audiences to experience diverse sounds. This ambition is evident in their global exchanges, including performances with the International Philharmonic Orchestra of Paris, the Carlos Chavez Orchestra in Mexico City and the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars in New York.

Through world premieres that reached far beyond the live audience, the orchestra has left an enduring mark on Saudi culture. While hundreds attended in person, more tuned in to livestreams, resulting in the comment sections of these broadcasts buzzing with pride and enthusiasm as Saudis celebrated their artists shining on historic stages.

Stage 1: Paris, France – Saudi Melodies Dazzle Amidst the “City of Lights”

Their journey on the road commenced with a noteworthy performance in Paris on Oct. 7, 2022, titled the “Masterpieces of Saudi Music,” in part with the International Philharmonic Orchestra of Paris. This historic event saw the Saudi orchestra – featuring 22 musicians and 40 vocalists – embark on a classical musical dialogue celebrating the depth of Saudi folklore and modern heritage. In a reciprocal gesture, the International Philharmonic Orchestra of Paris premiered “Jeddah City,” composed by Antonio Bernardi. The exchange of performances unfolded as a compelling historical narrative, with each musical piece eloquently articulating its own chapter in the story.

Unlike Western orchestras, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir integrates various traditional instruments that hold a notable place in the lineage of Saudi music, be it the ney, the oud or the rebab. Despite the challenge of integrating instruments like the rebab, which doesn’t have standard tuning, the orchestra is dedicated to pushing these “traditional instruments forward into a more contemporary setting,” says Pacifico. We see this play out in the exchange between the Saudi Orchestra and the French Philharmonic in their joint rendition of “Habanera,” from the famed opera Carmen.

Stage 2: Mexico City, Mexico – Ballet Folklórico de México and “Above the Clouds”

In June 2023, barely a year after its debut, the orchestra and choir performed remarkably in Mexico City. This grand performance featured 33 musicians, 39 singers, and 40 performers from the performing arts troupe, all under the baton of maestro Riab Ahmed, who succeeded the late Mohammed Amin Qari. The concert was a vibrant celebration of Saudi musical heritage, featuring iconic compositions from revered artists such as Tariq Abdul-Hakim, Mohammed Abdu and Bashir Shanan. These classic works were delivered with a masterful blend of classical elegance and energetic rhythms, capturing the essence of traditional and popular Saudi art.

The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir were joined by the Mexican Carlos Chávez Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Roberto Renteria Yrene, and the Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández. This collaboration resulted in a musical experience that bridged the two cultures and languages, instead proposing a collective narrative through song and performance. They concluded the evening with a heartfelt rendition of “Above the Clouds,” with lyrics by poet Badr Bin Abdul Muhsin and music by Mohammed Abdu. The song, imbued with a deep affection for Saudi Arabia since the late 1980s, has transcended time and geography to be performed by new generations on the other side of the world in this historic moment.

Stage 3: New York, N.Y. – “Fly Me to the Moon” and the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars

On Sept. 17, 2023, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosted the orchestra and choir, a performance that achieved a remarkable level of sophistication in a remarkably short time. The show featured a grand ensemble of 80 musicians from the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, complemented by 60 performers from the Theater and Performing Arts Commission. Viewers enjoyed engaging representations of various art forms, including Liwa, Dana, Khatwa, Majrour, Samri, Rabash and Yanbuawi.

The presentation included a keen display of local costumes, reflecting the region’s rich geographical and historical aesthetics. Notable moments included the performers rhythmically interacting with a green barrel, which carried political and economic symbolism, and the concluding presentation of the song “al-Mujded,” which celebrated the visionary who brought Saudi creativity to the international stage.

The orchestra embraced the opportunity to honor New York City’s unique charm and rich history by presenting a memorable performance to the Metropolitan Opera audience. Collaborating with the legendary American jazz ensemble the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars, they delivered an integrated jazz segment infused with Saudi instrumental ornamentations and expressions. The standout of the evening was the exceptional young Saudi soprano Reemaz Oqbi, with her multilingual performances of iconic arias in English, French and Italian. The concert concluded with a medley celebrating contemporary Saudi music trailblazers such as Mohammed Abdu and Etab, highlighting their significant contributions that have shaped the country’s music landscape over the decades.

Stage 4: London, England – A New Stage and Fresh Horizons

This year, marking the 95th Saudi National Day, the orchestra and choir will embark on their fourth international iteration, taking the stage at Central Hall, Westminster, in the heart of London. This version, which includes 98 Saudi musicians, aims to showcase additional layers of the Kingdom’s diverse musical heritage. The concert will continue to offer a compelling blend of classical and contemporary interpretations of Saudi Arabia’s musical traditions. Notably, this performance will feature a collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the world-renowned opera singer Dame Sarah Connolly, adding an anticipated cultural dimension to the evening.

On Sept. 28, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir will continue exploring new symphonic directions, discovering its unique voice and the confidence to spark conversations rooted in harmony. As the orchestra and choir showcase their latest work, all eyes are on London this month in anticipation of the vibrant melodies that will usher in a captivating new chapter of the “Marvels of Saudi Music.” This celebration of creativity and collaboration promises to inspire while connecting audiences through the universal language of music.