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As it turns out, Benj Pasek of EGOT-winning songwriting duo Pasek & Paul couldn’t take the musical advice to “Whistle While You Work” during the making of the Snow White live-action remake… because he can’t whistle. “I would like to make a public service announcement that I cannot whistle,” Pasek says in a bonus feature premiering exclusively on Billboard from the film’s upcoming May 13 digital release, as his songwriting partner Justin Paul laughs beside him. When the video shows the scene where the Seven Dwarves’ Dopey also can’t whistle, despite the best efforts of Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, Paul…
Smokey Robinson’s lawyer is speaking out after the Miracles founder and Grammy winner was accused of sexual assault by multiple Jane Does in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles this week.In a statement to Complex, Christopher Frost, attorney to Smokey and Frances Robinson, said that forthcoming evidence “will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon.” According to Frost, the aim here is to get the suit in question dismissed, all while working to “fiercely defend” the Robinsons.“We will have more to say in the coming days as we make…
Kendrick Lamar topped the 2025 BET Awards nominations list with 10 nods across major categories, including Album of the Year and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, solidifying his dominant run this awards season. The Compton lyricist’s latest project, GNX, earned him a spot in the coveted Album of the Year category, while his chart-topping track “Not Like Us” landed nominations for both Video of the Year and Viewer’s Choice. Kendrick Lamar also scored three nods in Best Collaboration for “Luther” with SZA, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, and “30 For 30” with SZA. He shares a nomination for Video…
Serato has announced an update to its DJ software, unlocking additional compatibility for previously non-Serato DJ hardware, including the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 and Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB.The update empowers a new set of DJs by broadening access to Serato’s innovative creative tools. DJs can breathe fresh life into their hardware and transform the way their sets are performed with Serato Stems, which quickly isolates vocals, melodies, basslines, and drums in real-time – advancing creative possibilities for two beloved hardware devices.Serato DJ 3.3.2 expands upon an era of hardware support for the brand following the DJ 3.2.1 update last year,…
Sleep Token nabs its third No. 1 in a row on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, bowing atop the May 10-dated survey with “Damocles.” In the week ending May 1, “Damocles” earned 8.9 million official U.S. streams and sold 2,000 downloads, according to Luminate. Its No. 1 coronation follows three-week reigns each for the band’s “Caramel” (April 19-May 3) and “Emergence” (March 29-April 12). In fact, Sleep Token has now replaced itself twice on Hot Hard Rock Songs, having led for the past seven weeks. That’s the first time any act has done so with three different songs since…
In an interview on the Bootleg Kev Podcast, Rick Ross suggested that he’s open to mending his friendship with Drake after they took shots at each other last year.As seen above in a clip from the podcast episode, Rozay said he felt that the back-and-forth between Drake and Kendrick Lamar was “necessary.” But when asked about the origins of the beef between him and Drake, he avoided confirming that it was over the Canadian rapper’s alleged treatment of French Montana. “I spoke on that on the record I released,” he said. “Like I said, fuck that shit. … Was it…
Jamaican dancehall sensation I-Octane sat down with AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur at WonWorld Studios for a conversation that went far beyond music. Known for his conscious vibes, I-Octane opened up about his journey from extreme poverty to global recognition. And some how he manages to stay grounded in spirituality and purpose. He explains the inspiration behind his new album God and I, how he protects his energy and why true wealth starts in the mind—not the bank. More like a TedTalk than interview, Octane delves into personal philosophies on evolution, detachment from stress and realigning life like a well-organized room. He…
1010music has announced its new flagship music production lab. As the centerpiece of a desktop or mobile music studio, bento is a powerful standalone device which lets musicians create, perform, and control external gear all without a laptop.“Bento is everything our users have been asking for in a flagship sampler—more power, more control, and more performance tools, all in a portable package,” said Aaron Higgins, founder of 1010music. “It’s designed to replace your laptop and become the brain of your setup.”Sample every flavor…Bento provides advanced sampling with recording and playback at pristine 24-bit quality. It covers all the sampler bases…
Longtime alt-pop star Lorde boasts two new entries on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (dated May 10). One of them is predictable: “What Was That,” her first totally new solo song in nearly a half-decade (and presumed lead single from her upcoming Virgin album, due in June) bows at No. 36, following a big premiere event at New York’s Washington Square Park. But the other one might be a little more surprising: “Ribs,” a fan favorite from Lorde’s 2013 debut album Pure Heroine, which makes its first appearance on the Hot 100 (at No. 99) over a decade after…
Loopmasters has introduced a new sample pack with a genre-defining collection which captures the essence of the global Melodic Techno movement.The royalty free Melodic Techno Trendsetter pack is inspired by artists such as Kasablanca, Goom Gum, Argy, Omnya, Artbat, Anyma, and the iconic vibes of labels like Afterlife, Keinemusik, Outer Space Oasis, Anjunadeep, Higher Ground, and Experts Only.The pack contains 6 deep and atmospheric construction kits, 249 loops including pulsating basslines, hypnotic synths, tight drums, dynamic fills, haunting vocals, and 50 MIDI files to spark your creativity and personalize your sound.Melodic Techno Trendsetter is available to purchase for £27.95 GBP.More…