pitchfork.com - 1 532 Showbiz News and Updates

Charli XCX is back with a new music video for her recently released single “forever.” She crowdsourced footage from her fans, interspersing it with new footage of herself that was filmed at home. Watch it below. Charli wrote “forever” two days prior to its release. She co–executive produced the song with A. G. Cook and BJ Burton.

Pitchfork’s new weekly column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, Instagram freestyles, memes, dances, weird tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches our attention in the world of hip-hop.

The French pop singer Christophe has died, Agence France-Presse reports. Speaking with AFP, Christophe’s wife Véronique Bevilacqua said he died of emphysema. The French newspaper Le Parisien had previously reported that Christophe tested positive for COVID-19; the late singer’s agent did not confirm or deny the report, according to AFP. Christophe was 74 years old.

This past December, as my 28th birthday loomed, I did something slightly immature and dramatic: I posted contextless song lyrics on Twitter. The lines in question—“In 27 years/I've drunk 50,000 beers/And they just wash against me/Like the sea into a pier”—came from the Silver Jews’ “Trains Across the Sea,” off 1994’s Starlite Walker.

The Black Keys have canceled a May 2020 tour of Canada. “With the safety of our fans and crew in mind, our upcoming Canadian tour this May has been canceled,” the band said in a statement. “We are sad to miss these shows, and we hope to see you all soon. Refunds will be issued at the point of purchase. Please stay safe!” Find the band’s poster for the canceled Canadian concerts below.

My Chemical Romance has announced they are selling fabric face masks for coronavirus relief, as NME points out.

Bishop Nehru has released a new song that was produced by and features a guest appearance from MF DOOM. It’s called “Meathead,” and you can hear it below. The new track is set to appear on the New York rapper-producer’s new album Nehruvia: My Disregarded Thoughts, which is out May 8.

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services.

Michael McDonald was on last night’s remote edition of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He played “On My Own,” his 1986 song with Patti LaBelle from her album Winner in You. “To those of you out there who may be alone during this pandemic, we’re thinking about you,” McDonald said. “I dedicate this song to you, but I want you also to remember that, although you may be alone right now, we’re all in this together and there are better times ahead.” Watch the acoustic performance below.

Savages leader Jehnny Beth announced her debut solo album To Love Is to Live back in February, with an original release date of May 8 (via Caroline). Now, Jehnny Beth has pushed back the album to June 12. Along with the announcement, Beth has shared another single and video from the record. Watch the visual for “Innocence,” filmed at a rehearsal for one of Beth’s live shows, below.

In March, many of us entered self-isolation with deluded hopes about how we’d fill our days. I was determined to limit social media use, conscious of both the anxiety that logging on can exacerbate and the relative privilege of having untold amounts of free time.

Bon Iver are back with a new song called “PDLIF,” which is an abbreviation for “Please Don’t Live in Fear.” Listen to it below. Proceeds from the song will go to Direct Relief, who offer support to health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kelly Rowland has released a new song called “COFFEE.” It follows Rowland’s 2019 single Crown,” an anti-bullying song made in partnership with Dove. Listen to “COFFEE” below.

21 Savage and Summer Walker have joined forces for the new single “Secret.” It’s the second collaboration from the Atlanta artists: Last year, they both appeared on Jhené Aiko’s “Triggered (freestyle) Remix.” Listen to “Secret,” produced by Kid Hazel, below.

Tyler, the Creator has shared a good dollop of new music tonight (April 17). First, he’s remixed La Roux’s Supervision song “Automatic Driver.” Plus, he has two contributions to Buffalo rapper Westside Gunn’s brand new album Pray for Paris: Tyler’s featured on “327” and he produced “Party Wit Pop Smoke.” Hear the new songs below.

Florence and the Machine have shared a previously unreleased song from the sessions for 2018’s High as Hope. The track is called “Light of Love,” and Florence Welch said she’s releasing it “as a little token of [her] love.” Welch also said she plans to donate all her proceeds from the song to the United Kingdom’s Intensive Care Society. Hear “Light of Love” below.

Fiona Apple has released her first new album in eight years. After a brief announcement video earlier this month, Fetch the Bolt Cutters has arrived as promised. Have a listen below, and check out the album’s full credits.

Bob Dylan is back with another new song after the recent release of “Murder Most Foul.” This one’s called “I Contain Multitudes.” Have a listen below.

Brian Eno has remixed “Told,” the opening track on the new GANG mixtape from London rapper Headie One and producer Fred again... Check out the new remix below.

The-Dream has released Sextape 4. It’s the singer’s follow-up to his 40-song release Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3 from December 2018. Hear the new album below (via Radio Killa Records).

Last year, Chromatics released their new album Closer to Grey. The album was dubbed the band’s “seventh” album. Their 2012 album Kill for Love was their fifth, and, with a new announcement today, it looks like Johnny Jewel just might finally release the album he’s been teasing for over five years: Dear Tommy.

Big Thief have shared a new collection of demos. Demos Vol. 1 - Topanga Canyon, CA - Feb 2018 features five songs, including three that have never been released and two that appeared on Adrianne Lenker’s 2018 album abysskiss. The sessions eventually led to the albums U.F.O.F. and Two Hands.

DaBaby has released his second official album. The Charlotte rapper’s follow-up to 2019’s KIRK is called Blame It on Baby. It features Future, Quavo, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Ashanti. Listen below (via South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records).

Beyoncé sang part of “When You Wish Upon a Star” during ABC’s The Disney Family Singalong, which aired tonight as a tribute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Please be safe, don’t give up hope. We’re going to get through this. I promise,” she says. Watch her clip below.

Sam Smith and Demi Lovato have teamed up for a new song. It’s called “I’m Ready” and it arrives with a music video directed by Jora Frantzis and featuring choreography from Sean Bankhead. Watch below.

Devendra Banhart has covered Ioanna Gika’s Thalassa track “Swan.” It is currently available for purchase on Gika’s Bandcamp page. All proceeds from the single benefit Downtown Women’s Shelter in Los Angeles. Hear Banhart’s cover, as well as Gika’s original version, below.

Snoop Dogg is teaming up with Australian wine brand 19 Crimes for his very own vino. Snoop Cali Red marks the brand’s first-ever California wine, as well as the launch of a multi-year partnership between the veteran rapper and wine company. Snoop Cali Red is slated to hit U.S. shelves this summer. Find an image of the bottle, featuring Snoop on the label, below.

AEG Presents, the live music conglomerate that puts on concerts across the United States in additional to notable festivals including Coachella, has announced it will open a 30-day window for ticketholders to get refunds for shows that have been rescheduled due to COVID-19, The New York Times reports.

American Football have a song on their 1999 debut album called “Stay Home.” Because of the coronavirus pandemic, they’re currently staying home. Recently, they performed the song for their Minecraft festival appearance. Now, they’ve shared the video of them remotely recording “Stay Home” while at home. Watch it happen below.

In our new weekly series, we’re revisiting some of our favorite music movies—from artist docs and concert films to biopics and fictional fantasies—that are available to stream or rent digitally. Spoilers ahead.