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Pink Villa
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Rosé and Alex Warren go adorably goofy in On My Mind teasers; find out when their collab will drop
BLACKPINK's Rosé is set to return to the music scene with a brand-new collaboration. This time, she's joining forces with American singer and content creator Alex Warren. The pair has been teasing their upcoming duet, On My Mind, with playful social media posts, teaser content, and a warm bond. And it has instantly caught the attention of fans around the world. The collaboration marks a fresh musical direction for both artists and is part of Warren's upcoming album. Rosé 's participation has drawn major interest from K-pop fans and international music listeners alike. This song has become one of the most anticipated pop collaborations of the summer. Playful teasers spark buzz online On June 23, Rosé shared a teaser photo and an audio snippet from On My Mind across her social media platforms. In the promotional image, she appears smiling as Alex Warren affectionately places his hands on her head. It offers a glimpse into the lighthearted energy the duo is bringing to the release. Along with the photo, a brief preview of the song was also revealed. In the clip, both Rosé and Warren are heard singing part of the chorus, showcasing soft harmonies over a pop-infused instrumental. Collab confirmed earlier this month Alex Warren had been subtly hinting at the collaboration. However, it was officially confirmed on June 13 with the release of a short TikTok teaser for the track. The video showed both singers lip-syncing dramatically to the track, seemingly parodying over-the-top duet performances in a fun and self-aware way. Despite the humorous tone, the teaser highlighted a catchy melody that hinted at a heartfelt love song. Since the confirmation, both artists have continued to engage with fans through updates and casual interactions online. The duo's natural rapport and the upbeat energy surrounding the collaboration have helped fuel anticipation across social media platforms. Track release and album inclusion The full version of On My Mind feat. Rosé will be pre-released on June 27, ahead of the official launch of Alex Warren's album. The song is included in You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 2), which is scheduled for release on July 18, 2025. This project marks the continuation of Warren's storytelling through music, and On My Mind appears to be a standout duet on the album. Global reactions from fans Reactions to the teasers have been overwhelmingly positive, with both fandoms expressing support for the collaboration. BLACKPINK's global fanbase, known as BLINKs, has especially shown excitement over Rosé's return to music. Many fans also noted the charming chemistry between the two singers. As the June 27 pre-release date approaches, additional promotional content and teasers may follow.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rising Triple-Threat JayDon Is Helping L.A. Reid & Usher Bring Real R&B Back: ‘I'm an Artist of All Realms'
When JayDon springs into the Billboard offices in late May, there's an unmistakable bounce in his step. At just 17, the wiry triple-threat appears taller than expected — his spry frame helping explain the explosive dance moves that have the R&B world buzzing. As soon as the elevator doors part, he launches into performance mode. With no mic and zero hesitation, he starts crooning with such clarity and control that his voice slices through the office walls, prompting staffers to pop their heads out and ask, 'Who's that?' That kind of chutzpah is what landed JayDon a coveted spot with Mega, the newly minted label helmed by L.A. Reid and Usher. More from Billboard The Ultimate Latin Playlist For a Feel-Good Summer 2025: Listen Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake's 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' Collab Certified Platinum Nick Cannon Forgets Two of His 12 Kids' Names While Trying to List Them: 'I Usually Get in Trouble' 'Being with Mega — L.A. Reid, Usher, and that whole camp — helped me develop as an artist substantially,' JayDon tells Billboard weeks later during his June Rookie of the Month interview. 'I've learned the ins and outs of stardom — what to look for, what to pay attention to, and studio etiquette. That was my first time being in the studio every day, back-to-back-to-back for months. Like six months straight. Twelve to fifteen hours a day. From two to four A.M., just singing a lot of songs.' Now, JayDon has the R&B sphere abuzz with his undeniable skill set. Drenched in '90s and early-2000s R&B nostalgia, tracks like 'I'll Be Good' and 'Lullaby' have both Gen Z fans and millennials swooning. And when he's not melting hearts with buttery vocals, it's his hypnotic dance moves — reminiscent of a young Chris Brown or Omarion — that are filling timelines and turning heads. 'I still want to be authentic and brand new at the same time,' he says. 'As I keep going forward, I can't stop. I want to be the best version of me –and keep doing what I've always dreamed of doing.' Today (June 20), JayDon keeps the momentum going with the release of 'Bougie Baby,' a fast-paced collaboration with social media standout Zeddy Will. The track marks a stylistic shift, showcasing Jaydon's ability to push the tempo without losing his soulful edge. Check out our conversation with June's R&B Rookie of the Month, JayDon, below. Do you remember when you wrote your first song? On the writing side, I was 12 years old. I really got into it 12, 13. The summer of last year, I ended up being with Mega and working with different writers — being in the studio everyday. That's what got my pen working. [The first song I wrote] was called 'Text You.' Shout-out my cousin Chuck Heat. He's a producer, writer, overall musician — dope. My own family does music. I got a beat from Chuck Heat and you know, I been recording music since I was eight years old, but this was my first time actually sitting down by myself with my phone. I used to write in my notebook — I have it somewhere — and I wrote the whole song. I was inspired by by [starts singing 'Girlfriend' by Heavyweight]. I wanted to make a song like that or [starts singing 'Jennifer' by Trinidad Cardona]. This was 2020 and that's when the songs were resurfacing. I wanted a song like that. Real R&B smooth. It's actually dope. I still listen to it to this day. When did your family first discover that you had a talent for music? About six years old. I was already dancing. My family doesn't really dance. My grandpa taught me how to do Michael Jackson [moves] and everything like that. Him and my Uncle Robert. They showed me a little bit of how to dance. That was kind of it. Around that time, I was learning how to dance like Chris Brown. I was teaching myself things. They saw that I really wanted it. That's what it was. They were already molding me to be a singer and a musician because I already had music around me. It's a family thing, but when it comes to the entertainment, that's when they were like, 'He wants it.' You're morphing into this incredible triple-threat in real-time with being a singer, dancer and actor. How would you rank your talents from top-to-bottom? My talents? What would I rank from top-to-bottom [laughs]? Why can't they all just be at the top? I'm not mad at that. Talk your sh-t. Right now, I'm dialed in on the music. So, of course, that's my forefront, but I'm an entertainer and artist of all realms. Cats from your generation don't dance like how they used to back in my day. How important was it for you to incorporate the choreography into what you're doing on the music side, especially in something like your 'I'll Be Good' music video? Man, I just want to show what I'm already am: dancing, being fun and doing it all in a way that I love. Every with all the movies that I've been in, I've been able to dance and sing or [solely] sing in 'em. So I love tying everything into one knot and definitely being able to show that in 'I'll Be Good' was the goal. The video was giving and vibes with how heavily involved the dancing elements were. Was that intentional? Absolutely! With all my videos, I wanna do something different. Whether it's 'I'll Be Good' or 'Lullaby,' your music has some '90s and '00s influence to it. How important was it sonically to include that kind of music into your foundation? It's already an authentic thing for me. There's some other artists that I've seen out here trying to purposefully attach their name to that like, 'I'm a '90s R&B artist from today.' They're trying to do that. That's definitely a piece of my music and what I want to bring to the table, but that's just who I am. I feel like if you put me back in time, I'd belong there. It's a natural thing for me. The first comment I saw when watching 'I'll Be Good' was along the lines of 'this guy is a fusion of Chris Brown, Mario and Omarion.' As you continue to build your artistry, how often do you look into some of your R&B heroes and try to infuse them into your style? I'm not gonna act like I'm not inspired, man. I'm inspired by so many different artists, different times. From back in the day to old school R&B to the founders of it like Sam Cooke and Donnie Hathaway to all the way to Chris Brown, Usher and Miguel. Different artists, man. I love to study. I definitely take pieces from everybody. So if you see a move and it looks like it was for Chris Brown, it probably was. 'I'll Be Good' samples Usher's 'How Do I Say.' Was there hesitation on your end to sample a record like that knowing that your boss made it? Man, shout-out Sweata. He produced the track and everything. He wrote it with me. Great, amazing writer. Y'all go check him out. He's also signed to Mega. It just felt right for that type of vibe that we was on that day being in the studio. We just wanted to capture something [good]. It was actually his idea. He came to me with the track and played it for me and everything. He said, 'Let's go for this feel' and we wrote it together. It definitely combined well. What was Usher's reaction to the record when he first heard it? He loved it, man. I never played it for him in person, but I've seen some of his reactions. I've talked to him and everything. He loves it and I appreciate him for blessing me with the sample. Let's pivot to the acting. You were in and played Simba in the . How did acting better prepare you for the music world? [Learning] to be comfortable in front of a camera. Definitely that. Being able to connect and when you're shooting music videos or preparing yourself for that. Being an actor and having experience with that, it definitely helps to put that emotion in your face and show what you're singing about. I feel like I'm already a little developed there. We're seeing a lot more double-threats from the acting and music side like Coco Jones and Chloe Bailey. Do you plan to further pursue acting as you continue to step into music? Absolutely. Right now, my launch pad and my focus is on the music and everything that I have coming forward. It's definitely that, but I'll never let go of acting, man. I really want to pick it up [again]. I don't wanna put no time-stamp or limitations, but I love acting, man. If the role is right, if the time is right, I'll be there. You have a great relationship with your dad. How do you maintain that father-son bond and keep it sacred without stardom getting in the way? Man, you trying to hype my head up. I ain't even famous like that yet. [Laughs.] I know you go outside and the girls see you. I do get spotted, though. That's really the crazy part. When I was in New York, there was a bunch of people [coming up to me]. But the relationship between me and my dad, it's more brotherly, honestly. That's my dog. Whatever I go through, he's gonna understand me. He wants to see me win. There's nothing that's going to come between us. Do we have a tape dropping? The tape is coming. Got an EP on the way. Y'all keep y'all eyes peeled. Do we have a name and date? I'm thinking Me, My Songs and I. I wanna name my album Jaydon. When I come with an album, I do want it to be self-titled. This one, I think it just represents what it is: It's Me, My Songs and I. It's my spirit in music. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Friday Music Guide: New Music From Karol G, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Haim and More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Karol G explores Latin history, Benson Boone's Heart beats loudly, and Cardi B is ready to take the gloves off. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard The Ultimate Latin Playlist For a Feel-Good Summer 2025: Listen Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake's 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' Collab Certified Platinum Nick Cannon Forgets Two of His 12 Kids' Names While Trying to List Them: 'I Usually Get in Trouble' Karol G, In the lead-up to Tropicoqueta, Karol G has been candid when discussing how 2023's smash hit Mañana Será Bonito and its coinciding world tour left her wondering what the best next step would be for her long-term future; it turns out that the answer was in the past, as Tropicoqueta reveals more of Karol's backstory while also exploring and celebrating different strands of Latin music, creating a curious, wholly absorbing new chapter. Benson Boone, If 'Beautiful Things' changed the trajectory of Benson Boone's pop career, then American Heart, his new album released more than a year after his breakthrough smash, represents the crystallization of everything we've learned about the backflipping, big-voiced singer-songwriter in the interim: the 10-song project is relatively short but full of theatrical spunk, as Boone prowls across each song with feeling and determination. Cardi B, 'Outside' A long-awaited new Cardi B track titled 'Outside,' released on the cusp of summer, might be perceived as a new warm-weather anthem from an artist who's had a few of them — but the single is instead a cutthroat diss track at an estranged romantic partner, with Cardi using her clout and cunning ('Favorite player from your favorite team, he in my DMs!' she exclaims) to move on personally and artistically. Haim, By releasing a new album every four years, Danielle, Alana and Este Haim have been able to take their time expertly crafting the pop-rock melodies that they've always traded in, and the overarching themes of the full-lengths that house them. With I Quit, 2021's masterful Women In Music Pt. III receives a follow-up full of airtight compositions, housed within a full-length statement about moving on from unnecessary details in order to appreciate our limited time on Earth. Sombr, 'We Never Dated' 'I can't make you love me,' Sombr repeats on new single 'We Never Dated,' approaching a time-honored theme in pop songwriting with Beach Boys-esque vocal harmonies and a modern sense of tenacity; with breakthrough hits 'Undressed' and 'Back to Friends,' the teen star was able to reinvigorate a classic alternative sound for 2025, and 'We Never Dated' continues that balancing act with aplomb. Megan Moroney, '6 Months Later' Megan Moroney's songwriting has rapidly sharpened over the past few years, as a line like 'What doesn't kill you calls you six months later' on her new single makes for a devastatingly funny eye-roll toward an ex — but the real attraction here is Moroney's voice, full of weariness when recalling a breakup and packing smoky, sarcastic personality in each syllable, on a song that the rising country star soundly commands. Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax, 'Victory Lap' After playing a surprise show together in Brooklyn earlier this week, Fred again.. and Skepta have commemorated the unexpected team-up with a summer-ready single: 'Victory Lap' is a restless, scorching dance cut, with the fusion of Fred and Skepta's respective energies producing a slickly rhymed, garage-adjacent banger that does not stop moving. Editor's Pick: Lorde, 'Hammer' The third and final pre-release single from Lorde's Virgin begins with what sounds like out-of-focus chatter, before the pop star's voice barges in to provide clarity: 'There's a heat in the pavement, my mercury's raising / Don't know if it's love, or if it's ovulation.' Lorde has long been a wry, literary songwriter, and throughout 'Hammer' — the album track, which she described as 'an ode to city life and horniness' — she once again captures universal feelings in striking, singular fashion. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
At ‘Die, My Love' Cannes Premiere, Person Dressed as Bird Flies in Face of Festival Red Carpet Rules
Thanksgiving came early at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. While hitting the red carpet for the premiere of the Lynne Ramsay-directed film Die, My Love, a person appeared in a bird suit, leaving the crowd very confused about the correlation. The bird posed for photos next to Raphaël Quenard. More from The Hollywood Reporter Cannes: Lynne Ramsay/Jennifer Lawrence Collab 'Die, My Love,' Sales Title in Competition, Draws Six-Minute Standing Ovation 'Dangerous Animals' Review: Jai Courtney Competes With an Ocean Apex Predator to Chew Scenery as Shark Meets Serial Killer 'Orwell: 2+2=5' Review: Raoul Peck's Dynamic Look at Big Brother and Other Tyrants However, it's worth noting that the bird costume could have ended up at the wrong premiere. Another movie, Dangerous Animals, took place a couple of blocks away and about 15 minutes before Die, My Love's carpet began. And even though the film is about sharks, not turkeys, the film's title is fair to cause some confusion. The wild fashion choice came after the festival announced earlier this week that there is a ban this year for no nudity and 'voluminous' outfits. 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival. Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted,' read Cannes' official charter. 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' The horror-comedy Die, My Love earned a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes. It stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson and is an adaptation of the 2017 novel. Lawrence plays Grace, a new mother, suffering from postpartum depression and struggling to keep her sanity. Ramsay also wrote the script with Enda Walsh and Alice Birch. On the night before its world premiere, The Hollywood Reporter hosted a dinner in the French Rivera with its cast, filmmakers and collaborator. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
CBC
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Come see CBC's The Homestretch live at the Banff Public Library
Open to the public, no tickets required CBC Radio's The Homestretch will broadcast live on location at the Banff Public Library on Thursday, March 13, as part of CBC/Radio-Canada's ongoing partnership with public libraries, known as Collab. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the public can attend the special broadcast — free of charge and no ticket needed — while hosts Chris dela Torre and Jenny Howe focus in on some of the bigger issues affecting Banffites, with stories from those living in surrounding communities. Banff-born musician Amelie Patterson will perform live. Other special guests include Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno, Banff Public Library director Sarah McCormack, Banff and Lake Louise Tourism's vice-president of destination development David Matys, and more. Thursday's conversation will feature information on the new CBC Banff bureau, which will cover the Bow Valley and the national park, including Canmore, Lake Louise and Kananaskis. Attendees will also hear from residents on what they love about their community, why they choose to live in the mountain town, and what they're most concerned about for the future of Banff. For those who can't attend in person, listeners can tune in live to 99.1 FM in Calgary or use the CBC Listen app.
