Turkey’s Echoes From Agartha 2022 Is One of the World’s Most Beautiful Music Festivals: Photos

The Cappadocia region of central Turkey is famous for its rock formations, although this past weekend the area drew a different kind of attention via Echoes From Agartha.

Happening at the base of one these aforementioned rocks near Anatolia, Turkey, the festival hosted 2,000 party people who trekked to this remote destination from more than 68 countries for the five-day event (June 29-July 3).

And they came for good reason. This second year of Echoes From Agartha — named for a mythical city said to exist at the core of the Earth — featured a pristine lineup of underground electronic talent including Lee Burridge, Seth Troxler, WhoMadeWho and Mind Against playing in a surreal setting.

But that’s not all. Those who made the excursion were also treated to ornate performances, sunrise vibes and daytime activities including ATV tours, Sufi teachings in a local monastery, Turkish rug and ceramic making, a visit to the region’s famed underground city dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries BCE, historical and cultural tours, and hot air balloon rides over the mountainous region, a UNESCO World Heritage site formed 60 million years ago when layers of lava and ash from Mount Erciyes — a 12,851-foot volcano — eroded via wind and rain.

Altogether, it was a heady good time for music lovers and history buffs with an adventurous streak. Didn’t make it? Get a taste of Agartha via these images from the fest.

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Kevin Smith Unveils ‘Clerks III’ Trailer, Soundtracked by This ’90s Hit

A massive heart attack has Randal deciding to make a movie about his life working at the Quick Stop convenience store, as fans got a sneak peek when the official trailer for Kevin Smith’s Clerks III dropped Wednesday (July 6).

As Lionsgate and Fathom Events get set to bring the sequel to theaters for two nights only, on Sept. 13 and 15, the trailer — soundtracked by Lit‘s 1999 hit “My Own Worst Enemy” — sees Randal, played by Jeff Anderson, tap fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay and Silent Bob, played by Smith, to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.

In February 2018, Smith tweeted a selfie from a hospital bed after telling his fans that he had survived a “massive” heart attack. The Clerks director added: “If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’ve died tonight. But for now, I’m still above ground!”

So it’s no surprise Randal in Clerks 3 also has a near-fatal heart attack, which inspired the sequel script Smith wrote and directed. “Everything in this script is something either me or someone I know said,” Randal says at one point, just before Fred Armisen, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ben Affleck make brief cameos in the trailer.

Fathom Events and Lionsgate will present Clerks III in more than 700 U.S. movie theaters in September, with both nights to feature an exclusive look behind the scenes with director Smith and the cast of the film.

Clerks III will also star Brian O’Halloran as Dante, Trevor Fehrman as Elias, Jason Mewes as Jay. Smith’s breakout film, Clerks, was released in 1994. The sequel, Clerks 2, arrived in theaters in 2006 and grossed $24 million in the U.S.

Finding the financing for Clerks III took years, and for the first time the latest sequel was shot entirely on location in New Jersey.

“Clerks III is the definition of event cinema, especially if you are a Kevin Smith fan or a maven of independent cinema. This film rounds out the story that started a revolution in filmmaking. And to bring it to the fans on the big screen, there is no greater partner in the world of event cinema than Fathom Events,” Eda Kowan, Lionsgate’s executive vp acquisitions and co-productions, said in a statement.

Clerks III has Liz Destro and Smodco’s Jordan Monsanto producing.

Lit’s “My Own Worst Enemy” was the band’s only Billboard Hot 100 hit and spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay chart.

Watch the trailer below:

This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.

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Jhayco’s ‘Sensual Bebé’ Reaches Top 10 on Latin Airplay Chart

Jhayco’s “Sensual Bebé” breaks into the top 10 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart for the first time on the July 9-dated survey.

The song, which was released March 11 via Universal Music Latino/UMLE, reaches the list’s top 10 in its 16th week, tying for the fourth-longest march to the upper tier in 2022 thus far.

Here’s a look at the tracks with the most weeks to the top 10:

Weeks to the top 10, Song Title, Artist, Date Reached No. 1

23, “Pepas,” Farruko, Jan. 1
21, “Volví,” Aventura x Bad Bunny, Jan. 1
17, “Ley Seca,” Jhay Cortez & Anuel AA, Jan. 22
16, “Cúrame,” Rauw Alejandro, Feb. 26
16, “Sensual Bebé,” Jhayco, July 9

“Sensual” climbs 21-8 fueled by a 49% increase in audience impressions, to 6.5 million — the highest percentage gain among the songs on the 50-deep tally — earned in the U.S. in the week ending June 3, according to Luminate.

“Sensual” is the Puerto Rican’s lead single from his forthcoming fourth studio album. The rapper, formerly known as Jhay Cortez, is gearing up for his Las Vegas performance on July 9, part of his Timelezz tour in support of his third full-length album Timelezz, his second top 10 on Top Latin Albums (No. 2 debut and peak, Sept. 2021).

“Sensual” earns Jhayco his sixth top 10. Among those, four hit No. 1, including the two-week champ “Dákiti,” with Bad Bunny (Dec. 2020).

Further, “Sensual” makes progress on Latin Rhythm Airplay with a 9-4 jump, his highest ranking on a lead role, unaccompanied by any other act.

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Here Are the Lyrics to Harry Styles’ ‘Late Night Talking’

A standout track from Harry Styles‘ third studio album, Harry’s House, has been the groovy love song, “Late Night Talking.”

Styles first debuted the song at his 2022 Coachella headlining performance back in April, before the album was eventually released in May. “Late Night Talking” has since peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.

If you need a guide to follow along with Harry Styles’ “Late Night Talking,” find the lyrics below:

Things haven’t been quite the same
There’s a haze on the horizon, babe
It’s only been a couple of days
And I miss you, mm, yeah
When nothin’ really goes to plan
You stub your toe or break your camera
I’ll do everythin’ I can
To help you through

If you’re feelin’ down
I just wanna make you happier, baby
Wish I was around
I just wanna make you happier, baby

We’ve been doin’ all this late night talkin’
‘Bout anythin’ you want until the mornin’
Now you’re in my life
I can’t get you off my mind

I’ve never been a fan of change
But I’d follow you to any place
If it’s Hollywood or Bishopsgate
I’m coming too

If you’re feelin’ down
I just wanna make you happier, baby
Wish I was around
I just wanna make you happier, baby

We’ve been doin’ all this late night talkin’
‘Bout anythin’ you want until the mornin’
Now you’re in my life
I can’t get you off my mind

Can’t get you off my mind
Can’t get you off my mind (can’t get you off my mind)
I won’t even try (I won’t even try)
To get you off my mind (get you off my mind)

We’ve been doin’ all this late night talkin’
‘Bout anythin’ you want until the mornin’
Now you’re in my life
I can’t get you off my mind

Can’t get you off my mind (all this late night talkin’)
Can’t get you off my mind (all this late night talkin’)
I won’t even try (all this late night talkin’)
Can’t get you off my
All this late night talkin’

Lyrics licensed & provided by LyricFind

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Written by: Harry Edward Styles, Thomas Edward Percy Hull

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NBA 2K23 Summer League: How to Watch & Where to Buy Tickets

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Let the games begin! The NBA 2K23 Summer League launches at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday (July 7).

All 30 NBA teams will be participating in the 11-day competition, which will feature 75 games — some of which will be played at Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada. The sports championship gives sports fans a chance to watch rookie players take the NBA court for the first time before they go on to potentially become stars in the league.

Each team will play five games in this year’s Summer League, which will take place from July 7-July 17. The top two teams from their first four games will play in the championship game on July 17.

Tickets to the NBA 2K23 Summer League games are available through Ticketmaster, NBAEvents.com and UNLV.com. At press time, tickets to Friday’s game start at $37 at Ticketmaster and about $55 for games on later dates. You can also purchase passes via StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats.

How to Watch NBA 2K23 Summer League Games Online for Free

The NBA and ESPN are ensuring that fans can catch all the Summer League action from home. NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 kicks off Thursday with a double-header starting with the Orlando Magic taking on the Houston Rockets. The game will air at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN, followed by the Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers at midnight ET.

On Friday (July 8), NBA TV will launch into live coverage of three Summer League games, starting with the San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at 5 p.m. ET. The remaining four games scheduled for Friday will broadcast on ESPN networks, which includes the Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets game, tipping off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Click here for more scheduling details.

If you’re a sports-loving cord-cutter, there are some clever ways to stream NBA 2K23 Summer League games online for free (for at least five days).

For example, FuboTV offers a one-week free trial and DirecTV Stream is running a promo deal that saves new customers up to $30 over two months (free trial included). A few other providers that allow viewers to stream live and on-demand sports and other programs include Vidgo, Verizon Fios, SlingTV, Cox cable or internet, Xfinity and Hulu + Live TV.

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As Beyoncé Scores Her 20th Top 10 Hit, Revisit Her 10 Hot 100 Top 10s With Destiny’s Child

Not only will you not break Beyoncé‘s soul; you also won’t break her epic track record on the Billboard Hot 100.

This week, Queen B scores her 20th top 10 hit as a soloist on the Hot 100, as “Break My Soul” — from her upcoming album Renaissance — rises 15-7 in its first full tracking week. But before she started charting on her own, Beyoncé was making hits with Destiny’s Child, who have their own set of 10 top 10 hits on the Hot 100.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are looking back on those 10 DC smashes that hit the chart’s upper region — including four No. 1s: “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Say My Name,” “Independent Women Part I” and “Bootylicious.” Listen to the full episode below to take a walk down Beyoncé Memory Lane.

Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on Luke Combs leading a busy top 10 in the Billboard 200, as his new album joins three more new arrivals to the region, while Bad Bunny bounces back to No. 1 for a third nonconsecutive week. Plus, on the Hot 100, “As It Was” from Harry Styles returns to No. 1 while Lizzo, Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X & YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Eminem & Snoop Dogg make moves.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s senior director of charts Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)

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