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by Shaun Tandon Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Charlie Puth’s silky falsetto made him a global star with the pop ballad “See You Again,” but his roots, he is quick to point out, are in jazz. Puth spent a year and a half writing and revising his second album, “Voicenotes,” which comes out May 11 after a delay, and despite warnings that it was not commercially viable, he found himself repeatedly […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British folk-pop phenomenon Ed Sheeran on Monday was named the best-selling artist in the world in 2017 by the global recorded music industry group IFPI. Sheeran’s ÷ (Divide) was the best-selling album of last year and “Shape of You” was the best-selling single, London-based IFPI said in its announcement. Sheeran is the fifth recipient of the Global Recording Artist of the Year Award after One Direction (2013), Taylor Swift (2014), […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Justin Timberlake on Tuesday announced his first album in nearly five years, promising more “personal” songwriting inspired by his home and family. The 36-year-old singer and actor said that “Man of the Woods,” his fifth solo studio album, will come out on February 2 — two days before he headlines entertainment during the Super Bowl, generally the most watched television event of the year in the United […]
by Alice TIDEY Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — At only 25, British soul singer Sam Smith has already brought the music world to his feet. But despite the success and fame, his second album “The Thrill of it All” coming out on Friday paints another picture altogether — one of pain and heartbreak. “I went on a bit of a spiral since I released ‘In the Lonely Hour’,” Smith told AFP at […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Mariah Carey joined Hollywood’s elite in plunging her hands and feet into cement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater Wednesday, a tribute to the versatile singer’s quarter-century of stardom. Dressed in true diva fashion in a figure-hugging black dress and matching strappy stilettos, Carey sported designer sunglasses as she addressed fans, flanked by “Empire” showrunner Lee Daniels. Carey, famous for her five-octave range, thanked supporters who have been with […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — George Michael’s chart-topping 1990 album “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1” returned straight to number one in the British charts on Friday, 10 months after the British pop star’s death at the age of 53. The remastered record sold over 56,000 copies to come first in the charts in the largest first-week sales for a re-released album in charts history. The album was reissued to coincide with a new documentary about […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Frank Ocean, the introspective singer who has thumbed his nose at music industry conventions, has unexpectedly released a new song, a reflection on relationships set to a mellow R&B vibe. Ocean put out the new track, “Provider,” on his irregularly scheduled Apple Music radio show on Sunday evening just as artists were gathered for the MTV Video Music Awards. Ocean has recently steered clear of award ceremonies, questioning their value […]
Inilaunch na ang bagong album ni Davey Langit na pinamagatang “Biyaheng Langit.” Ang nasabing album ay naglalaman ng mga original composition ng singer, na host din ng “Pambansang Almusal.” Ayon kay Langit, thankful siya dahil naisakatuparan na ang pangarap niyang sariling album. https://youtu.be/SMCoZP7RCk0
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Keith Richards has disclosed that The Rolling Stones are working on a new album after a picture showed leading British rapper Skepta in the studio with the rock legends. The septuagenarian rockers — after more than a decade full of mega-concerts but without a new studio release — in December put out an album of blues covers, “Blue and Lonesome.” Richards, asked in a weekend YouTube forum for fans […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — After weeks of promotion, a 96-hour livestream and an attempt to end some bad blood with Taylor Swift, Katy Perry’s “Witness” made its debut atop the U.S. Billboard 200 chart on Monday (June 19), the singer’s third chart-topping album. “Witness,” in which Perry infuses political themes into pop music, sold 162,000 albums, 51,000 songs and was streamed more than 19 million times in its opening week, totaling 180,000 album units, […]
by Shaun Tandon Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – Fifty years ago, The Beatles transformed from floppy-haired boy wonders who wanted to hold your hand to abstruse philosophers whose vision spanned civilizations. And the effect is still being felt. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” has been called the original concept album and even the greatest album of all time. Either way, its release half a century ago represented a landmark in music […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Katy Perry on Monday announced a new album and tour, promising a more mature and reflective side after taking time off. The 32-year-old singer said that “Witness,” her first album since 2013’s mega-hit “Prism,” would come out on June 9. She also announced an extensive tour, for now just of North America, to begin on September 7 in Columbus, Ohio. Perry, who will close the North American tour […]
