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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Will.i.am To Explore Crossroads Of Music And Tech On New SiriusXM Show

will.i.am is set to launch a new SiriusXM show, titled "will.i.am Presents the FYI Show," in January.

The multi-Grammy Award winner will host the series on SiriusXM's The 10s Spot (Ch. 11).

The new SiriusXM Show will be a unique exploration at the crossroads of pop culture, music, entertainment, world news, and technology.

SiriusXM said in its blog that the new show will feature "engaging conversations, humorous games, the latest music releases, and interviews with prominent figures shaping contemporary culture."

"The FYI Show is a celebration of creators, innovators, and their dreams," will.i.am said.

The show's focus on AI innovation and AI-powered interactive projects will provide listeners with a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence. Showcasing the latest advancements in AI, it will create a space for thought-provoking discussions and a closer look at the intersection of creativity and technology.

A special preview of the show, which will air in January, was recently recorded with will.i.am in front of a live audience at the SiriusXM Miami studios, offering subscribers a glimpse into the exciting content that awaits them.

"will.i.am Presents the FYI Show" airs on The 10s Spot (Ch. 11) on the SiriusXM app and car radios.

(Photo: Aubrey Gemignani)

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Billie Eilish 'Didn't Realize People Didn't Know' About Attraction To Women

Billie Eilish, who told Variety in mid-November that she's attracted to women, told the magazine on the red carpet for the Variety Hitmakers Brunch on December 2nd that she "didn't realize people didn't know" about it.

"I didn't, but I kinda thought, wasn't it obvious?" the pop star said at the Brunch where she and her brother Finneas were being honored with the film song of the year award for the Barbie soundtrack tune "What Was I Made For?"

Eilish had mentioned in Variety's cover story last month that she's attracted to women. "I love them so much. I love them as people. I'm attracted to them as people. I'm attracted to them for real . I'm physically attracted to them. But I'm also so intimidated by them and their beauty and their presence."

On the red carpet last week, Eilish spoke about the Variety cover story. "I just don't really believe in it. I'm just like, why can't we just exist? I've been doing this for a long time, and I just didn't talk about it. Whoops," she said.

"But . I saw the article and I was like, 'Oh! I guess I came out today!'" the singer added with a laugh.

"It's exciting to me because I guess people didn't know, so it's cool that they know," she went on. "But ooh, I'm nervous talking about it."

"I am for the girls," Eilish confirmed, and added, "I'm still scared of 'em, but I think they're pretty."

(Photo: Raphael Pour-Hashemi; CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia)

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Alicia Keys Musical 'Hell's Kitchen' To Open On Broadway In Spring 2024

Iconic singer-songwriter Alicia Keys' musical "Hell's Kitchen" is set to open on Broadway in Spring 2024.

"Hell's Kitchen" is based on her experience growing up in the Manhattan neighborhood of the same name.

"Good things take time and for 13 years, I've been dreaming, developing and finding inspiration for a musical based on my experience growing up in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Hell's Kitchen is inspired by my life, but it's not a biographical story. It's a story about family relationships and identity: Who are we? Who do we want to be? Who are we becoming?" Keys said, per The Hollywood Reporter.

She added, "The score features new songs that I'm really excited to get out into the world alongside many of my album releases that you know but you've never heard like this - rearranged and reinterpreted."

Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, the musical is directed by Michael Greif and choreographed by Camille Brown.

"Hell's Kitchen" revolves around a teenager, Ali, who is eager to achieve her New York dream.

According to the official description, "Ali's mother is just as determined to protect her daughter from the same mistakes she made. When Ali falls for a talented young drummer, both mother and daughter must face hard truths about race, defiance, and growing up. Ali feels trapped, until the sound of a neighbor playing piano opens the door to an unexpected friendship and a radically different future."

"Hell's Kitchen" made its premiere on November 19th at The Public Theater in New York.

(Photo: Georges Biard; CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia)

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Taylor Swift Earns 322nd Entry On Billboard Hot 100 With 'You're Losing Me (From The Vault)'

Taylor Swift's "You're Losing Me (From the Vault)" has debuted at No. 46 on the latest Billboard Hot 100, earning the superstar her 322nd entry on the all-genre songs chart.

"You're Losing Me (From the Vault)" earned 8.7 million official streams and sold 19,000 downloads in the United States November 29-30, according to Luminate.

The song also launched at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, becoming Swift's record-extending 28th leader.

With her 322nd career entry on the Hot 100, Swift has the second-most entries on the chart after Drake's 327. The song is also Swift's 54th entry on the chart in 2023 alone, extending her record for the most ever in a calendar year among solo artists.

(Photo: Jana Zills; CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia)

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