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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy announces Australia tour this October; check cities, dates, and how to get tickets
Nigerian singer and GRAMMY Award winner Burna Boy will bring his world tour to Australia this October. The tour will promote his eighth studio album No Sign of Weakness , which was released on July 11. The Australian leg will kick off in Melbourne on October 16 and wrap up in Perth on October 24. He will also perform in Sydney and Brisbane. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Design Thinking Degree Data Science Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Product Management Data Analytics Data Science PGDM Public Policy Others Technology Healthcare Leadership Management MBA MCA CXO Cybersecurity Finance others Project Management healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Tour dates and venues October 16 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne October 18 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney October 20 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane October 24 – RAC Arena, Perth Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 24 at 12 PM local time via Ticketek and TEG. Pre-sales begin Tuesday, July 22 at 9 am AEST. About the album Live Events No Sign of Weakness blends Afrobeats, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae. It features tracks like 'TaTaTa' with Travis Scott, 'Sweet Love,' 'Update,' and 'Bundle by Bundle.' About Burna Boy Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer known for popularising Afrobeats on the global stage. He rose to fame with his 2012 single Like to Party and gained international recognition with albums like African Giant and Twice as Tall. His music blends African rhythms with pop, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop, creating a sound that is both modern and deeply rooted in his heritage. Burna Boy has received 11 GRAMMY nominations and four BET Awards for Best International Act. He was the first African artist to win the BET honour three years in a row. He also made history by becoming the first African artist with two albums crossing 1 billion Spotify streams With global hits and collaborations with artists such as Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, and Travis Scott, Burna Boy has become one of the most influential African musicians of his generation.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
TXT's Yeonjun, ENHYPEN's Jungwon among 13 HYBE artists to join The Recording Academy in 2025: Full LIST
On July 9, HYBE LABELS celebrated a milestone as 13 of its artists received invitations to join The Recording Academy's class of 2025, as announced by the organization. The academy announced the addition of nearly 3,600 new members to its 2025 class. The inclusion of HYBE's artists in this esteemed group highlights their growing recognition within the music industry. Which HYBE artists have been invited to join the American Recording Academy this year? The HYBE artists who received invitations to be part of the Recording Academy in 2025 are as follows: LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin: Her musical talent earned her a spot among the academy's new class. TXT's Yeonjun: Often dubbed the 4th-generation IT boy, this TOMORROW X TOGETHER member is a representative of the new generation of K-pop. ENHYPEN's Jungwon: This talented artist is the youngest male K-pop idol to be invited to join the academy, at just 21 years of age. SEVENTEEN's Woozi and Vernon: Both members demonstrated their artistic prowess, with each having over 100 song credits to their names. Additionally, they are also full members of KOMCA. KATSEYE: The entire group, comprising six members, was invited, recognizing their rising fame in the global music sphere. Zico and Bumzu: These HYBE singer-songwriters also received invitations, further highlighting HYBE's diverse talent pool. Besides the 13 HYBE singers, 3 of the agency's music producers — Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi, and Wonderkid — also received an invitation from the American Recording Academy. What benefits do artists receive upon becoming American Recording Academy members? As members of The Recording Academy, the artists will have opportunities for growth, networking, and contributing to the future of the music industry. The invitation of the 16 HYBE artists not only honors their musical contribution but also reflects the management company's commitment to nurturing exceptional talent. To participate in the Online Entry Process (OEP) for the upcoming GRAMMY Awards, the invitees are required to accept the invitation by July 31. Members can utilize OEP to submit their recordings, music videos, and other eligible materials for consideration for a GRAMMY Award. Notably, the high-profile HYBE boy band BTS was also invited to join the academy in 2019.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adin Ross Claims He Lost Millions In Brand Deals After Dissing Megan Thee Stallion, Doechii
Controversial streamer Adin Ross is once again at the center of public scrutiny after revealing he recently lost two lucrative brand deals — fallout many are linking to his inflammatory remarks about rap stars Megan Thee Stallion and Doechii. During a livestream with DJ Akademiks on Wednesday (May 14), Ross expressed visible frustration over the lost opportunities, which he suggested were related to both recent controversies and broader public perception of him and fellow content creator DDG. 'I'm so mad. My PR was finally getting better,' Ross vented. 'I had two deals lined up — same with DDG — lost both of them,' he added, referencing DDG's own public issues following allegations of abuse involving singer Halle Bailey. Ross made it clear that, for him, the issue goes beyond financial loss. 'I'm mad as f**k, Ak. It's not even about the money. It's just 'cause I wanted to do it. That's the reality of how the world works,' he said. The timing of the deals' collapse coincides with widespread backlash Ross received after making a series of offensive comments on stream about two prominent women in Hip-Hop. Speaking about Megan Thee Stallion, who was shot by Tory Lanez in a 2020 incident that led to Lanez being sentenced to 10 years in prison, Ross appeared to cast doubt on her account. 'Show the bullet wound, bi**h. They lied on my man's name,' he said during a joint stream with fellow content creators ZIAS! and — remarks that were quickly condemned online. Ross also targeted Doechii, the rising rap star and 2024 GRAMMY Award winner, who has gained recognition for both her music and her unapologetically bold public persona. Referring to her behavior while preparing for the 2025 Met Gala, in which she demanded her team to retrieve 'more f**king umbrellas,' Ross launched a tirade against the artist. 'She's an entitled, unintelligent piece of sh*t,' he said of Doechii, before calling for fans to boycott her work altogether. 'Stop listening to her music.' He then criticized fellow artists who have collaborated with her, singling out Playboi Carti and The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) for clearing her appearance on a recent track. '[Playboi] Carti and Abel, why would you give her a feature on a remix? You shouldn't have cleared it,' Ross stated. While Ross did not name the companies behind the pulled deals, his recent outbursts appear to have seriously impacted his marketability, even as he continues to hold a sizable audience on platforms like Kick and YouTube. Whether the backlash will affect his long-term career remains to be seen, but for now, Ross' remarks have clearly cost him more than just online criticism — they've begun to cost him real money. See Adin Ross speak on his alleged lost brand deals below. More from Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Rumored Met Gala Ban Megan Thee Stallion's Lawyer Answers Tory Lanez Not-Guilty Claim Tory Lanez's Team Claims Kelsey Harris' Bodyguard Said She Shot Megan Thee Stallion, Not Tory
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ye Confirms This Rising Rap Star Ghostwrote His New ‘Cuck' Album
Ye has confirmed that he didn't write any of the songs on his forthcoming album, crediting the rhymes to Dave Blunts, a relatively unknown artist he's seemingly taken under his creative wing. In a clip that surfaced online, Blunts revealed that he was the sole author of Ye's lyrics on Cuck, the 48-year-old's highly anticipated release. 'Every song on that album… I wrote that sh*t, me,' Blunts said of his work on the project. According to Blunts, the creation of the album was the sum of 'one man going between hurt, betrayal and pain and he's putting that sh*t down,' an account Ye himself has since confirmed. 'This is true,' the GRAMMY Award winning artist and producer wrote in a post on X. 'We would talk for hours, then he'd write three songs in a day,' Ye said of his time with Blunts, who he recently deemed as his current favorite rap artist in a previous social media post after being introduced to his music Originally titled WW3, Cuck has yet to receive a release date, but has already caused waves amongst Hip-Hop fans and beyond. Much of this buzz is off strength of a snippet of Ye's new song, 'Cousins,' in which he admits to having had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin during his prepubescent and teen years. 'Hanging with my cousin reading dirty magazines/ We seen some ni**as kiss and we ain't know what that sh*t mean/ Then we start reenacting everything that we had seen/ That's when I gave my cousin head,' the controversial hitmaker rhymes on the track, which surfaced earlier this week. Ye would later reveal that the inspiration behind the song was based on his real-life experience, writing, 'My name is Ye and I sucked my cousins dick till I was 14″ in an X post following the snippet's release. As for Cuck's release date, nothing is concrete, as has been the case with recent efforts by Ye, yet Blunts is under the belief the album will be unveiled in short order. 'It's coming soon. I know it's coming soon. And I know that it will drop, but I don't know when it is.' More from Ye Claims Playboi Carti Came To His Hotel Armed With A Gun Ye Disses Cam'ron For Saying He Put A "Stain" On Chicago, And Cam Responds Exactly How You Think He Would Ye Claims Kendrick Lamar Was Almost Featured On 'Donda'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Reportedly Backs Off On Key Allegations In UMG 'Not Like Us' Lawsuit
Drake is reportedly backing away from several key claims made against music conglomerate Universal Music Group in his ongoing lawsuit. This development could lead to a potential dismissal of the case. In a letter to the court filed on (Feb. 21), UMG lawyer Rollin A. Ransom wrote that Drake has informed him and his legal team that he will drop allegations he initially included in the lawsuit against the company. '[P]ursuant to separate correspondence, Plaintiff has agreed to withdraw certain key allegations in his complaint,' the filing reads. However, the exact claims the filing refers to are not specified. Universal now has until March 17 to file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit entirely, which stems from Drake's belief that UMG conspired to boost the popularity and success of Kendrick Lamar's hit single, 'Not Like Us,' in an attempt to damage his brand. According to the lawsuit, UMG 'approved, published, and launched a campaign to create a viral hit out of a rap track that falsely accuses Drake of being a pedophile and calls for violent retribution against him.' The rapper says this was done to negatively impact his leverage in potential renegotiations of his contract with UMG, whom the rapper has been signed under for the majority of his musical career. 'UMG anticipated that extending Drake's contract would be costly,' the original lawsuit reads. 'By devaluing Drake's music and brand, UMG would gain leverage to force Drake to sign a new deal on terms more favorable to UMG.' The hitmaker accused UMG of participating in 'unlawful' practices, such as paying for fake streams and radio airplay for 'Not Like Us.' Furthermore, he blamed the 'violence and vitriol' he claims to have been subjected to in the wake of 'Not Like Us' on Universal, as he says he was forced to pull his son, Adonis, out of elementary school, and move his mother out of Toronto due to 'safety concerns.' Released during his epic rap war with Kendrick Lamar, 'Not Like Us' has become one of the biggest and most critically acclaimed hits in recent memory. Topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for several weeks, the song became the second rap song in history to win a GRAMMY Award for Song of the Year and Record of the Year, one of many honors the track has received over the last several months. Drake recently returned to the top of the charts with Some Sexy Songs 4 U, his collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR. The longplayer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, unseating Kendrick's own 2024 album, GNX, from the top position. More from Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR Achieve Multiple Milestones With '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' Kevin Durant Accused Of Throwing Shade At Kendrick Lamar In Defense Of J. Cole DJ Khaled Receives Bizarre "RIP Drake" Coffin Delivered To His Florida Home
