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Katy Perry Announces More Show Dates To Her Las Vegas Residency At Resorts World Theatre

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Jan 30, 2022

Katy Perry Announces More Show Dates To Her Las Vegas Residency At Resorts World Theatre

As rave reviews and demand continues for Katy Perry’s new Las Vegas residency, “Katy Perry: PLAY,” at the brand-new Resorts World Theatre, more show dates have been added from May 27 to June 11, 2022, including Memorial Day Weekend, and July 29 to August 13, 2022. Tickets for the 16 new shows will go on sale on Saturday, January 29, at 10 a.m. PST – the same day Katy returns to the “Saturday Night Live” stage for her fourth appearance as musical guest.

The 16 new show dates going on sale to the public Saturday, January 29, at 10 a.m. PST are:

May 2022: 27, 28, 29
June 2022: 3, 4, 8, 10, 11
July 2022: 29, 30
August 2022: 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13

Previously announced “Katy Perry: PLAY” show dates that are currently on sale include:

March 2022: 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19

Tickets and VIP packages are available at rwlasvegas.com/entertainment/katy-perry and AXS.com/katyinvegas.

The newly opened 5,000-capacity theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, exclusively programmed and operated by Concerts West / AEG Presents, is a state-of-the-art, multi-level venue designed by the award-winning international design firm, Scéno Plus. The intimate venue, with the furthest seat only 150 feet from the stage, features unparalleled comfort, unobstructed sightlines and an unmatched spatial audio experience through more than 200 L-Acoustics speakers powered by L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology.

The opening night of “Katy Perry: PLAY” featured her first live performance of “When I’m Gone” (10:22PM/Astralwerks/Capitol Records), Katy’s collaboration with GRAMMY^®-nominated producer/dance artist Alesso. Praised as “a spacey electro-pop dance track” by Rolling Stone, the track went straight to No. 1 on the U.S. Dance Shazam chart. It’s entered the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and the top five on iTunes in the U.S.

The official video for “When I’m Gone” premiered during halftime of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, marking the only time that ESPN has ever dropped a global music video within a live broadcast across its networks. People said, “Katy Perry is delivering everything her fans have been asking for in her latest music video.” Paper Magazine praised the “over-the-top, kitschy visuals” while Popsugar observed, “Katy Perry’s new musical era is here!”

Katy will return to “American Idol” for her fifth season, hosting with her co-judges. The February 27 season premiere kicks off the show’s 20^th year.

Katy Perry has racked up a cumulative 50 billion streams alongside worldwide sales of over 48 million adjusted albums and 135 million tracks. She boasts an impressive 40M + monthly listeners on Spotify with over 20M followers on the platform. Her 2019 single, “Never Really Over,” off her latest album SMILE, is certified PLATINUM and was the biggest streaming launch of Katy’s musical career. 2020’s SMILE release has sold over 1.25 million adjusted albums, with nearly 2 Billion combined streams to date. Views of her 2013 video “Roar” and 2014 “Dark Horse” have recently surpassed three billion views – making Katy the first female artist to reach this milestone. Katy’s 2015 Super Bowl performance is the highest-rated in the event’s history. She is one of only five artists in history to have topped 100 million certified units with their digital singles – and the first-ever Capitol Records recording artist to join the elite RIAA 100 Million Certified Songs club.

Aside from being one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, Katy is an active advocate of many philanthropic causes. In 2013, Katy was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has used her powerful voice to ensure every child’s right to health, education, equality, and protection. Katy has also been a champion for LGBTQ+ equality, and has received numerous awards for her work, including the Trevor Project’s Hero Award in 2012, the Human Rights Campaign’s National Equality Award in 2017, amfAR’s Award of Courage in 2018, and Variety’s Power of Women distinction in 2021.

Neil Young Radio Returns Exclusively to SiriusXM

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Neil Young Radio Returns Exclusively to SiriusXM

SiriusXM announced today the return of Neil Young Radio, a satellite and streaming music channel featuring music and exclusive stories from Neil Young. Following its launch in December as a limited-run channel, Neil Young Radio now returns to its limited engagement home on SiriusXM’s Deep Tracks, channel 27, for 7 days starting today, and for a month streaming on the SXM App.

Neil Young Radio is dedicated to the legendary and ever-evolving rock icon and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and will provide fans access to the entire musical world of Neil Young. The channel will include rarities and exclusives, every new song from his latest album Barn, epic hits and fan favorites from his solo music, collaborations with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby Stills Nash & Young, plus Neil sharing the insights behind writing and recording the music.

SiriusXM listeners will also hear special programs including weekly concert broadcasts from Young’s vaults, celebrity guest DJs and a Barn track-by-track album special featuring Neil Young sharing stories about each song on his latest album.

As Neil said, “I want to introduce you to some stuff that no one’s ever heard before.”

“When you have an opportunity to present an iconic artist still at the height of his creativity, you don’t hesitate to do it, again,” said Steve Blatter, SiriusXM Senior Vice President and General Manager, Music Programming. “Outspoken, brave, and a true music icon, Neil Young is in a rare class of artists, and we are honored to collaborate with him to create a special audio experience for his fans.”

Listeners can hear Neil Young Radio beginning today on channel 27 and streaming online on the SXM App.

SiriusXM is available to subscribers in their car, on their phone and connected devices at home with the SXM App. Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

South Park Sums Up NFTs In Less Than 30 Seconds

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Jan 30, 2022

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South Park Sums Up NFTs In Less Than 30 Seconds

Now I understand it!

Jazz Legend Eleanor Collins Gets Her Own Canada Post Stamp

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Jan 29, 2022

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Jazz Legend Eleanor Collins Gets Her Own Canada Post Stamp

Canada’s first lady of jazz Eleanor Collins is getting her own commemorative stamp.

The stamp features an illustration by David Belliveau based on photographs by Franz Lindner, CBC Still Photo Collection. The cover of the booklet features an enlargement of the stamp image; the inside includes a photo of Collins on the set of the television program Quintet on January 3, 1962, also by Lindner.

A living legend at 102 years old, Collins was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on November 21, 1919. She grew up singing gospel with her family before winning a talent contest at age 15 that ignited her musical career. Collins moved to Vancouver in the late 1930s, and her mesmerizing vocals and sophisticated style were soon gracing the stages of clubs and concert venues as well as on recordings and live radio broadcasts, alongside Canada’s top musicians.

Collins was a trailblazer – becoming the first female Canadian jazz artist (and one of the first Black performers in North America) to host a national television series, The Eleanor Show, in 1955. She hosted a second namesake TV series – Eleanor – in 1964.

Collins was determined to confront and combat racial prejudice by cultivating the principles of equality and acceptance through her professional work and her volunteer work. She appeared as both a lead and a guest on numerous TV and radio shows through the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s and was still performing in concert well into her 90s.

Collins has received several lifetime achievement awards and other accolades, including being appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2014.

Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Rosalía and David Bowie Partner With M&M’S For New Album Art Packs

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Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Rosalía and David Bowie Partner With M&M’S For New Album Art Packs

M&M’S®, a member of the Mars family of brands, announced M&M’S Album Art packs, a new musically inspired collection featuring the beloved M&M’S characters reimagined as landmark album covers. The new M&M’S Album Art packaging features the likes of four barrier-breaking and award-winning artists, including Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Rosalía and David Bowie, each known for inspiring a wide range of entertainment-loving fans to be their true selves and for promoting a sense of belonging. The four Album Art packs artists span a variety of music genres and were selected to ensure fans from different cultures, backgrounds and generations are seen and represented.

For 80 years, the iconic M&M’S brand has been a household favorite across generations, and recently, the brand announced an evolved purpose, focused on creating a world where everyone feels they belong – a movement to remind people everywhere that despite our differences, we all belong to a community of humans that share one simple and powerful thing in common: fun. M&M’S is for all funkind.

In celebration of the artists’ diverse fanbases, M&M’S has leveraged social media to identify U.S.-based fans and surprised fifteen of them with a special delivery of M&M’S Album Art packs, bringing better moments and more smiles to fans across the nation.

Available at retailers nationwide and on MMS.com, the limited-edition M&M’S Album Art packs will feature Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour,” H.E.R.’s self-titled album “H.E.R.,” Rosalía’s “El Mal Querer” and David Bowie’s “Aladdin Sane.” The offering will be available in four varieties: Milk Chocolate, Peanut, Peanut Butter and Minis in a Single (1.69 oz.), Share Size (2.83 oz.), Sharing Size (10.8 oz.) and Party Size (38 oz.), and retail from $0.99 – $10.99.

For more information about the M&M’S Album Art packs offerings, visit MMS.com/albumart and follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Dolly Parton Partners With Duncan Hines To Bring New Southern-style Desserts To The Table

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Dolly Parton Partners With Duncan Hines To Bring New Southern-style Desserts To The Table

Duncan Hines is launching a new line of Southern-inspired desserts with beloved GRAMMY Award-winning artist, noted philanthropist and international icon, Dolly Parton. This new line includes cake mixes and frostings inspired by some of Dolly’s favorite family recipes like Coconut Cake and Banana Puddin’ Cake.

new line of Southern-Style desserts inspired by her family’s recipes

Duncan Hines launches Dolly Parton's Southern-Style baking mixes and frostings, available for a limited time online as part of the Dolly Parton's Baking Collection and in stores starting in March. — Duncan Hines launches Dolly Parton’s Southern-Style baking mixes and frostings, available for a limited time online as part of the Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection and in stores starting in March.

Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's limited-edition Baking Collection available online starting Jan. 26, 2022, while supplies last. — Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s limited-edition Baking Collection available online starting Jan. 26, 2022, while supplies last.

Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's limited-edition Baking Collection available online starting Jan. 26, 2022, while supplies last. The kit includes two of Dolly Parton's Southern Style cake mixes, 2 buttercream frostings, a collectible tea towel and spatula, custom recipe cards and a letter from Dolly. — Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s limited-edition Baking Collection available online starting Jan. 26, 2022, while supplies last. The kit includes two of Dolly Parton’s Southern Style cake mixes, 2 buttercream frostings, a collectible tea towel and spatula, custom recipe cards and a letter from Dolly.

Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Southern Style Banana Flavored Cake Mix - available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton's Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March. — Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s Southern Style Banana Flavored Cake Mix – available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March.

Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Southern Style Coconut Flavored Cake Mix - available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton's Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March. — Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s Southern Style Coconut Flavored Cake Mix – available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March.

Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting - available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton's Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March. — Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting – available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March.

Duncan Hines Dolly Parton's Creamy Buttercream Frosting - available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton's Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March. — Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s Creamy Buttercream Frosting – available online in the limited-edition Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection starting Jan. 26, 2022 and in stores beginning in March.

“I have always loved to cook and, growing up in the South, I especially love that authentic Mom and Pop kind of cooking,” said Dolly Parton. “I am excited to launch my own line of cake mixes and frostings with Duncan Hines, bringing that sweet, Southern-style baking experience I enjoy to others.”

To introduce the partnership, Duncan Hines is offering the limited-edition Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection on Wednesday, Jan. 26^th on www.shop.duncanhines.com, while supplies last. The special collection gives Dolly fans an opportunity to be the first to try her new line of cake mixes and frostings, which won’t hit store shelves nationwide until Spring. Dolly Parton’s Baking Collection can be purchased while supplies last for $40.00 (plus shipping and handling). The kit includes:

Dolly Parton’s Southern Style Coconut Flavored Cake Mix
Dolly Parton’s Southern Style Banana Flavored Cake Mix
Dolly Parton’s Creamy Buttercream Frosting
Dolly Parton’s Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Collectible tea towel & spatula
Custom recipe cards

Beginning in March, the Duncan Hines Dolly Parton’s line up of cakes mixes and frostings can be found in the baking section of grocery stores and mass retailers. The cake mixes have a suggested retail price of $2.19; the frostings have an SRP of $2.09.

Visit www.duncanhines.com to learn more about the Dolly Parton line of cake mixes and frostings and what the brand will bake up next with Dolly Parton, as well as the full line of Duncan Hines baking mixes and frostings. To stay up-to-date on the latest news from Duncan Hines, follow along on Instagram, Facebook and ReadySetEat.com.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs to return with new album External Combustion

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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs to return with new album External Combustion

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs have announced they will release Campbell’s second album as a band leader, following their 2020 critically acclaimed debut album, Wreckless Abandon, on March 4. The new album, titled External Combustion showcases Campbell & The Dirty Knobs’ evolution, pushing the band to a new level, jumping ahead in vision and drive, proving the first record was no one-shot deal.

In celebration of the forthcoming record, Campbell & The Dirty Knobs are premiering their blistering garage-rock single, ‘Wicked Mind’, alongside a George Mays (My Morning Jacket, Brittany Howard, Chicano Batman) directed video.

Co-produced by Campbell and George Drakoulias (The Black Crowes, The Jayhawks), the 11-track album was recorded at Campbell’s home studio, Hocus Pocus Recorders in Los Angeles. External Combustion also features BMG songwriter Margo Price and Ian Hunter as well as piano from fellow Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers founding member Benmont Tench on ‘Lightning Boogie’. Although Campbell wrote most of the songs on the new album within the past year, two of the tracks had been written in the 90’s, only to be rediscovered in Campbell’s extensive vault of unreleased compositions.

Campbell recalled, “The band became this spontaneous type of combustion – to borrow a word. The longer we played, the more intuitive it got.”

The band will finally embark on their first-ever national tour this spring, featuring an extensive run of sold-out headlining shows. “The band’s too good,” said Campbell as he prepares for the upcoming tour. “And now we have two albums to draw from when writing setlists.”

The Dirty Knobs came together nearly two decades ago, after Campbell met guitarist Jason Sinay (Neil Diamond, Ivan Neville) at a session and liked the way their guitars sounded together. What began as a less structured project for Campbell in between The Heartbreakers’ touring became something else altogether when they added the rhythm section of bassist Lance Morrison (Don Henley) and drummer Matt Laug (Slash, Alanis Morrissette).

What followed was several years of intimate, almost incognito, performances in the band’s home base of Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California cities. After all those years playing together, it became clear The Dirty Knobs should take what they were doing to the next level. Following the passing of Campbell’s longtime compatriot, friend and bandmate Tom Petty and his performances with Fleetwood Mac on their 2018-2019 World Tour, The Dirty Knobs released their debut album Wreckless Abandon in 2020 to widespread acclaim.

This DJ Spins While Riding a Bicycle

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Dom Whiting is in classic form as he DJs while simultaneously spins on the wheels of steel, and livestreams his performances, all while riding his bicycle. I think I have the bicycle part down.

Jamie Miller Soars With “I Lost Myself In Loving You”

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Jan 28, 2022

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Jamie Miller Soars With “I Lost Myself In Loving You”

Meteorically rising pop singer/songwriter Jamie Miller releases his most heartfelt and personal single to date, “I Lost Myself In Loving You” – available now via Atlantic Records and Geaux Uptown Records. Written by Miller alongside Sierra Deaton (5 Seconds of Summer) and GRAMMY-nominated Jon Hume (Bebe Rexha, Dean Lewis, JP Cooper), the intimate and candid track delves into the tribulations of blind love.

“I wrote this song after falling completely in love with the wrong person. After coming out as bisexual last year, I found myself in love with a guy for the first time and was completely blinded by my emotions. Although our time together left me deceived and heartbroken, I hope this song can help mend a few broken hearts.” – JAMIE MILLER

“I Lost Myself In Loving You” arrives on the heels of “Wishes,” a stunning ballad recorded for the soundtrack of the hit Korean TV drama series Snowdrop, airing globally on Disney+ and starring Jisoo of BLACKPINK. In just a week, the track has amassed over 4 million streams and 2.5 million video views worldwide.

Last year saw Miller make a splash with his viral single “Here’s Your Perfect,” which spent a lengthy 13 weeks on Billboard’s Global Ex-US chart. Deemed a “breakout hit” by Rolling Stone, the track has amassed over 338 million global streams to date and over 135 million combined video views. Meanwhile, Miller’s debut single “City That Never Sleeps,” penned/produced by GRAMMY-nominated MNEK (Beyoncé, Dua Lipa), Noise Club (Liam Payne, Zedd) & Asia Whitacre (Hailee Steinfeld, 5 Seconds of Summer), garnered buzz from the likes of PEOPLE Magazine, The Huffington Post (calling the track a “dreamy pop debut”), Billboard (praising Miller’s “incredible vocal range and control”) & more.

Born and raised in Wales, Miller cites early musical inspiration from gospel, R&B, and soul classics fostered by his parents (including the catalogues of Donny Hathaway and Michael Jackson) before discovering and honing his voice to modern talents such as Bruno Mars, Sam Smith, Lewis Capaldi & others. Initially timid in nature, Miller shied away publicly from his natural talent until the age of 18 when he mustered up the courage to relocate to London and appear for the first time on UK broadcast television in 2017. In the years that followed, he eventually migrated to Los Angeles to craft his own original music while simultaneously amassing an explosive online following thanks to ongoing displays of his jaw-dropping vocal talent – in addition to capturing the attention of today’s top musicians and his own personal idols including Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Sam Smith, Jennifer Hudson & more.

Michael Bublé Announces Release Of New Album Higher On March 25

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Michael Bublé Announces Release Of New Album Higher On March 25

Multi-Grammy winning superstar Michael Bublé will be releasing HIGHER, his 11th studio album on Warner Records / Reprise Records on March 25th.

Bublé’s first single, “I’ll Never Not Love You” finds the multi-Grammy, multi-Juno and multi-platinum selling global superstar entertainer at the peak of his vocal and creative powers.

Produced by Greg Wells and Bob Rock along with Allen Chang, Jason ‘Spicy G’ Goldman and Sir Paul McCartney, HIGHER is Bublé’s first studio album in three years and follows his hugely successful sold out two-year global “An Evening With Michael Bublé Tour” as well as the 10th year of the massive success of his classic Christmas album.

Standouts on the new album include a magical duet with Willie Nelson of his song “Crazy,” a Bublé heartfelt version of the Sir Paul McCartney penned song “My Valentine” (produced by McCartney), the Bob Dylan classic “Make You Feel My Love,” and three Bublé penned originals including the new single “I’ll Never Not Love You.” Other highlights are Bublé’s take on the Sam Cooke’s classic “Bring It On Home To Me,” “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything,” and the joyous “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” The album closes with a dramatic and breathtaking version of “Smile” accompanied by a gospel choir.

Commented Bublé, “This time out, I opened myself up completely to trying new things. I dug deeper while working and surrounding myself with the greatest music makers on the planet with gigantic imaginations. Whether it was sitting down to write with Ryan Tedder and Greg Wells, recording three songs in one day with my pal Bob Rock along with 40 of the most amazing musicians off the studio floor who hadn’t played music in 15 months, dancing around laughing and crying in my underwear in my home studio when a song sounded just right, every moment felt magical or that the universe was conspiring to bring me to this moment in time 20 years into this amazing ride I’ve been on. I have never been more excited after completing an album.”

“Michael Bublé is a great dance partner. He gives me lots of credit but I credit him for opening up his trust to try working with a new team. He’s a phenomenal hitmaker,” commented Greg Wells.

Added Bob Rock, “Since I’ve worked with him, this was the most focused and inspired Michael has been. He understood the record he wanted to make. He had a clear vision. As soon as we started, he stuck his neck out to make each song get to the place that he was hearing it in his head.”

Michael Bublé started singing at age four in his family’s home in Burnaby, Canada and hasn’t stopped since that time. His self-titled debut album on Reprise Records was released in 2005. A series of multi-platinum, No. 1 albums followed including Call Me Irresponsible, Crazy Love, To Be Loved and Christmas. His most recent album Love debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200. He has sold over 75 million albums during the course of his extraordinary career. His Christmas album, released ten years ago continues to sell and stream in the millions and billions and his voice has become synonymous with the holiday season. As a performer, Bublé has enjoyed enormous success these past several decades as one of the most exciting global touring artists out there with sold out shows in over 30 countries. His most recent tour, “An Evening With Michael Bublé” from 2019-2022 was seen by over a million fans around the world. He loves hockey, fantasy football, TikTok, and singing. He is the proud father of Noah, Eli and Vida.