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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Benson Boone's American Heart debuts at No. 2 with mixed reviews
On June 30, 2025, Benson Boone's sophomore album American Heart debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Released on June 20, the ten-track album blends pop rock with Americana influences and continues Boone's rise in the mainstream music scene. -Warner Records Critics have responded with mixed reviews. Many praised Boone's vocal strength and theatrical delivery, calling the album polished and emotionally charged. Others, however, described the lyrics as generic and questioned the album's thematic depth, noting that while the production is slick, the storytelling feels surface-level. Songs such as Mystical Magical and Momma Song have drawn attention for their catchy melodies and personal themes. The album was co-written in 17 days by Boone and collaborator Jack LaFrantz, with stylistic nods to early 2000s pop and artists like Bruce Springsteen. To support the release, Boone will embark on the American Heart World Tour from August through November 2025, performing across North America and Europe.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bebe Rexha shows off plenty of cleavage in bathing suit during sun-soaked Croatia trip
Bebe Rexha showed off her jaw-dropping figure as she shared a series of sizzling snaps from her summer trip to Croatia. The singer, 35, has been living it up in Split and looked incredible as she slipped into a skintight navy swimsuit while going for a boat trip, as she added a pair of stylish black shades. Before the boat trip she also shared a playful images of herself posing in her swimsuit in the bathroom. In January, it was reported that Bebe had been dropped by Warner Records, after they were embroiled in a series of spats. She had a number one hit in 2022 when she joined forces with David Guetta for his track I'm Good (Blue), and has released three albums with Warner since signing to them in 2013. But sources told The Sun that things had grown increasingly tense between them, with Bebe 'frustrated' about the direction of her career. A contact added: 'Bebe has become really frustrated about her career so when things reached an impasse with Warner and they said it was best to stop working together, she decided not to fight it. 'She has told friends that she wants a fresh start and didn't feel like she could do it there anyway.'
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bebe Rexha puts on a busty display in navy swimsuit as she soaks up the sun during trip to Croatia
Bebe Rexha showcased her jaw-dropping figure as she shared a series of sizzling snaps from her summer trip to Croatia. The singer, 35, has been living it up in Split and looked incredible as she slipped into a skintight navy swimsuit while going for a boat trip. The hitmaker put on a busty display in the plunging garment which she wore with a pair of stylish sunglasses. Letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders, Bebe showed off her sun-kissed tan as she went for a dip. Prior to heading out on the boat, Bebe also shared a playful clip of herself posing in her swimsuit in the bathroom. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The singer, 35, has been living it up in Split and looked incredible as she slipped into a skintight navy swimsuit while going for a boat trip In January, it was reported that Bebe had been dropped by Warner Records. The star has parted ways with the label after they were embroiled in a series of spats. Bebe previously had a number one hit in 2022 when she joined forces with David Guetta for his track I'm Good (Blue), and has released three albums with Warner since signing to them in 2013. However, sources have told The Sun that things have grown increasingly tense between them, with Bebe 'frustrated' about the direction of her career. A source said: 'Bebe has become really frustrated about her career so when things reached an impasse with Warner and they said it was best to stop working together, she decided not to fight it.' 'She has told friends that she wants a fresh start and didn't feel like she could do it there anyway.' A source close to Bebe told MailOnline: 'She was not dropped by Warners, they mutually decided to part ways because they have different visions at the moment.' MailOnline has contacted representatives for Bebe Rexha and Warner Records for comment. Prior to heading out on the boat, Bebe also shared a playful clip of herself posing in her swimsuit in the bathroom Bebe's departure from Warner Records has already been made official, with the star removed from the company's website, and she has unfollowed them on Instagram. She has also recently hired a new management team to steer her career in a new direction, as her trio of albums have struggled to chart in the UK. Her debut Expectations, released in 2018, is the only one to chart so far, reaching just number 33. Bebe has had far more success with her collaborative tracks, including Meant To Be with Florida Georgia Line, which holds the record for the most streamed country song of all-time on Spotify. But in 2023, One In A Million featuring David Guetta reached just number 79, and her song with British DJ Nathan Dawe, Heart Still Beating, landed at number 74.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AZ Chike Wants To Collect 'West Coast Infinity Stones'
AZ Chike is 'one of them ones,' and when listening to his music, he knows it. The Los Angeles-bred rapper is rapidly rising after a breakout 2024 with an alley-oop from Kendrick Lamar after delivering a standout feature on the chart-topping GNX album. While the moment catalyzes his rap career, the Warner Records signee is not new to the game or even to mainstream rap features, as he was featured on ScHoolboy Q's 2024 Blue Lips album, signifying his support from Hip-Hop veterans. Now, as his star power expands, AZ Chike hopes to keep collecting 'West Coast Infinity Stones.' Being supported by the aforementioned Black Hippy members is seemingly fate for the 'What X2' performer — who shares with VIBE that he was given a figurative stamp in the womb from DJ Quik — as he explains his desire to link up with some of the industry's biggest pioneers from the Golden State, also naming Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre. 'The thing with DJ Quik is, my mama put me on all the gangsta sh*t growing up. She was like a dope girl in the '90s,' he explains. 'DJ Quik was one of her favorite artists. She went to one of his shows, and I don't think he ended up performing in the venue or something. Long story short, he hopped and started performing on top of the limo. At the time, she's pregnant with me. He's rapping, and he rubs her stomach while she's pregnant with me. I haven't been able to tell him that. But my manager sent me a video of him recording himself when Kendrick was performing 'Peek-A-Boo' at the Super Bowl, and it was like a full circle moment.' Further in the conversation, the rising rapper added the names of additional artists outside of California Hip-Hop with whom he'd like to connect creatively. 'Future for sure,' exclaims the 29-year-old. 'Teddy Swims, for sure. Oh, man. I like Smino a lot, too. His sh*t is very cold and he can rap. He can rap. Doechii, for sure.' AZ Chike's horizon continues to expand as he recalls, 'I got to get some UK artists in there too. I think Dave is dope from the UK…and honorable mention EST Gee, his sh*t got me in a chokehold right now.' Still, the 'Big Dawg' rapper remains loyal to his home turf, and makes it clear when explaining the unreleased snippet heard at the end of the 'Whatx2' music video. 'It was a flare being shot in the air,' AZ Chike declares. 'I wouldn't even say a fair warning because I'm not here to play fair.' He continues to boast, 'But it goes for everybody. Anybody who got something to say about what's going on now for the West Coast, just tread lightly.' Check out more from VIBE's interview with AZ Chike below. More from Pusha T Spotted Living It Up At Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul Trade Bars Amid Coastal Rhyme War With Ray Vaughn Kendrick Lamar Co-Signs Lefty Gunplay's New Album 'Can't Get Right'
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Zach Bryan feud escalates as John Moreland claims getting kicked off album is 'cooler' than being on it
Print Close By Stephanie Giang-Paunon Published May 14, 2025 The feud between Zach Bryan and singer-songwriter John Moreland has escalated. Moreland took to social media earlier this week to respond to the drama in a scathing video after Bryan removed their duet track off his album. "OK, so I'll just say one more thing about it… I'm gonna get back to my real life and let y'all have fun on the internet. When I was asked to be on that album, I did not know that dude. Never met him. Just a really big artist from where I'm from [Tulsa, Oklahoma], asking me to be on a record. Cool," Moreland explained in an Instagram video. ZACH BRYAN CALLS OUT FELLOW COUNTRY SINGER, TAKES DOWN DUET AFTER BEING MOCKED FOR $350 MILLION RECORD DEAL "First time I met him, we recorded the song. Like, didn't have the greatest impression, but no big deal – whatever, fine. Then we record the song. The album comes out like a month later. I had met him once at that point," Moreland continued. The two country singers wrote and recorded a duet called "Memphis; The Blues" on Bryan's 2024 album "The Great American Bar Scene." The fellow country artist claimed that if he was asked to be on Bryan's album today, he would decline the offer, saying, "I wouldn't do it. I don't want to be on an album with a dude who is a d---head to my wife and my friends right in front of me every time I see him." "I don't want to be on an album with a dude who I've heard tell borderline racist jokes more than once… I don't like that person," Moreland said. "I don't like that person." COUNTRY STAR ZACH BRYAN'S EX CALLS OUT HIS 'DEAFENING' SILENCE AFTER ACCUSING HIM OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE Moreland concluded, "That's who thinks I'm an a--hole? Fine. As far as I'm concerned, getting kicked off a Zach Bryan album is way f---ing cooler than being on a Zach Bryan album." In addition to his video dig, Moreland shared a selfie on Instagram and wrote, "Development/observations. Been stopped on the street a couple times but only by people who wanted to yell 'f--- zach bryan' at me. The only people who seem upset at me are little fanboi losers. Goin pretty good." The feud began when Moreland criticized Bryan's $350 million record deal last Friday. "$350 M is a lot to pay for the f---in off-brand version of me," Moreland wrote to his Instagram story. "Y'all have a great day." Bryan had made a new deal with his label, Warner Records, to extend his contract to include at least two more albums, according to Variety. The outlet claimed that he has also either sold or is currently in the process of selling his publishing catalog, and that together, the two deals total $350 million. Bryan shared a screenshot of Moreland's comment, adding a response of his own. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Yooo just saw this from an artist I've always respected and supported," he wrote. "Not trying to be dramatic but refuse to have anyone with a problem with me on my records. Replacing Memphis the Blues. If it goes down for a bit just know this is the reason!" He added, "No hard feelings! Confused as s---, Tulsans look out for Tulsans!" In another post, Bryan said his message would be the last he commented on the matter, explaining, "Not partial to arguing with butt hurt grown men." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Memphis; The Blues" is currently unavailable on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, though Bryan has assured his fans that this is only temporary. Bryan and Moreland did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital's Emily Trainham contributed to this report. Print Close URL
