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Stream Sabrina Carpenter’s eagerly-awaited fifth album ‘Short n’ Sweet’

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Today, Sabrina Carpenter shares her eagerly awaited new album, ‘Short n’ Sweet’ out now via Island Records. The album, showcasing her showstopping vocals and sharp songcraft, has been poised as one of the most anticipated albums of 2024 and represents the superstar’s culmination of a historic year. Sabrina Carpenter wrote the album with Amy Allen, Julia Michaels, and Steph Jones, along with John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, and Jack Antonoff, who also produced the album. ‘Short n’ Sweet’ is Sabrina’s most personal album yet penning twelve tracks that are undeniably relatable and honest, crafting a uniquely diverse yet remarkably cohesive work of art.

With two smash hits already off the album, Sabrina notably made history by emerging as “the first female artist to top the Billboard Global 200 and Global Ex-US charts simultaneously with two different songs”, namely ‘Espresso’ and ‘Please Please Please’. Teaming up with GRAMMY-Award-winning collaborators Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, ‘Please Please Please’ was also her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Among other firsts, she became “the first artist to earn two #1 entries at Top 40 radio this year” as ‘Espresso’ ruled the format at #1 for three straight weeks. As the third fastest song to hit 1 Billion streams in Spotify history, ‘Espresso’ also marked her second #1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay Chart and received unanimous critical applause. Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The New York Times predicted “Espresso” early on as the song of the Summer. Scaling charts worldwide, the Platinum-certified captured the #1 spot on the Spotify Global, US, and UK charts. The single’s success only increased the incredible momentum generated from the platinum hit ‘Feather’, which scored her first #1 at Top 40 Radio.

In the Knited Kingdom, she entered rarified air as “one of the only artists to reach #1 and #2 on the UK chart”, placing her in good company alongside Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Ed Sheeran (whom she solely shares the record for holding the chart for five consecutive weeks). Plus, she has notably logged twelve weeks total #1 on the UK Singles Chart this year. A true cultural icon, she even starred in an official 2024 NBC Olympics commercial.

Next month, Sabrina will embark on the North American leg of her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour, which kicks off September 23 in Columbus. The thirty-three-date arena tour sold out shortly after going on sale earlier this Summer and will hit cities across the United States and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, Austin, and more. Amaarae, Griff and Declan McKenna will be supporting Sabrina on this tour. Sabrina has partnered with PLUS1 on this tour to launch the Sabrina Carpenter Fund, which will support the well-being of people and animals, including national and local organisations working on mental health issues, animal welfare, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tracklist
Taste
Please Please Please
Good Graces
Sharpest Tool
Coincidence
Bed Chem
Espresso
Dumb & Poetic
Slim Pickins
Juno
Lie to Girls
Don’t Smile

August 23, 2024
Photos: Nigeria’s GRAMMY-nominated superstar Asake kicks off ‘Lungu Boy World’ tour

On Friday night, GRAMMY-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake launched his Lungu Boy World Tour with an electrifying performance at Washington, DC’s Capital One Arena. Asake took the stage to deliver fan-favourite hits from all albums including his recent third studio album, ‘Lungu Boy’, which was released earlier this month.

The ‘Lungu Boy World’ Tour marks a significant milestone in Asake’s career, with massive arena performances in some of the most iconic venues around the world, including Madison Square Garden.

The ‘Lungu World World Tour’ continues Wednesday with a show in Atlanta at State Farm Arena before continuing with performances in Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin and more before wrapping up with a festival set at Promiseland in Gold Coast, Australia. For tickets and tour information, visit this link.

‘Lungu Boy World’ Tour 2024 Dates:

Fri Aug 16 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Sun Aug 18 – Detroit, MI – AfroNation^
Wed Aug 21 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sat Aug 24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Tue Aug 27 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
Fri Aug 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sun Sep 15 – Cologne, DE – Palladium
Tue Sep 24 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
Thu Sep 26 – Berlin, DE – UberEats Music Hall
Sat Sep 28 – Paris, FR – Zenith
Tue Oct 1 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena*
Sun Oct 6 – Gold Coast, AU – Promiseland*^

*Non-Live Nation Date
^Festival Date

August 19, 2024
New York City’s fast-rising artist Cash Cobain announces new album ‘Play Cash Cobain’

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Last week, New York City’s fast-rising artist Cash Cobain announced the release of his forthcoming album ‘Play Cash Cobain’. Days ago, the Slizzy star released a new seven-minute plus track called ‘Problem’ with Laila! and others like Fabolous, Big Sean, Kenzo B, Lay Bankz, Luh Tyler, Anycia, Chow Lee, Kaliii, 6lack, Flo Milli, YN Jay, FLEE, Don Q and Rob49. We aren’t sure who else will be on the project yet, but we are all patiently waiting for the official tracklist. Until that moment comes, stream it now and if you are in North America, see him on tour with the one and only, Ice Spice.

August 19, 2024
FIFA announces Bank of America as official bank sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26
Trusted financial institution becomes FIFA’s first-ever global sponsor in the banking category
Together FIFA and Bank of America will engage communities, promoting human connection through football
FIFA World Cup 26 to take place across 16 host cities, including 11 in the USA

FIFA is proud to announce Bank of America as its Official Bank Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26, confirming a historic partnership that underscores the global financial institution’s commitment to promoting wellness, supporting the pursuit of excellence and making a human connection and community impact through the power of sport.

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Through this new partnership, FIFA and Bank of America will work together to support the growth of the global game and the tournament’s impact on football fans of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Bank of America partners with the most iconic brands in sports who share a vision for driving progress. This landmark agreement with FIFA, running through 2026, aims to further strengthen ties with and create lasting impact in the communities where the banks’ teammates and clients live and work around the world. The partnership complements the company’s global and local market strategies, engaging a worldwide audience as it unites to experience unforgettable moments that connect people in ways that only live sport can.

Celebrating the agreement, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said: “We are extremely excited to welcome Bank of America as a global sponsor of this groundbreaking FIFA World Cup. Bank of America’s commitment to community engagement both domestically and globally aligns with our goals for the tournament and beyond, while their support of FIFA on an international basis is a major milestone for our organisation as we continue to serve our game for the benefit of the entire world.”

As FIFA’s first-ever global sponsor in the banking category, Bank of America will leverage this opportunity to connect with communities. Bank of America’s approach to responsible growth through community outreach, youth programming, and financial education initiatives aligns with FIFA’s commitment to develop football while positively impacting people across the globe.

Bank of America’s Chair and CEO, Brian Moynihan, added: “Football connects the world like no other sport. FIFA World Cup 26 is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the pursuit of excellence and how we deliver for our clients, teammates and the communities we serve across the United States and around the world.”

FIFA World Cup 26 will be the biggest and most innovative in the tournament’s history. Featuring 104 matches with 48 teams from around the world across sixteen host cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the tournament will provide a platform for brands to engage on a truly global level, as players and fans alike take centre stage.

August 17, 2024

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It’s been two years since the living legend Kim Kardashian collaborated with Beats. Since their joint release, it is still the best-selling edition to date! Talk about the buying power of fame, beauty and superstardom… The headphone trio are inspired by her signature neutral palette, namely, “Moon”, “Dune”, and “Earth”.

“I’m so excited we’re bringing these three popular, chic colors to Beats’ most iconic and advanced headphones”, Kardashian said. “Beats Studio have always been a fashion statement, so I can’t wait to see how everyone styles them.”