Month: July 2022

Tiësto has teamed up with Charli XCX for their new dance track, “Hot in It,” the fourth single from Tiësto’s upcoming album. The new album will mark the Dutch DJ and producer’s follow-up to 2020’s The London Sessions.

Tiësto said in a statement: “I knew from the second I heard Charli’s cut on the song that it was going to be a smash, and it’s been amazing to see how everyone has been reacting to the message of the song. The heat on this one is incredible, so excited it’s finally out in the world!”  Charli XCX added:  “I’m very excited to get hot in it this summer.”

Charli XCX had first teased Hot in It on her TikTok account back in May; the song marks her latest collaboration with Tiësto, who has previously remixed Charli XCX’s “Break the Rules,” as well as “I Love It,” her collab with Icona Pop.

Take a listen to Tiësto and Charli XCX’s “Hot In It” – here.

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Producer/DJ/recording artist Calvin Harris shared that his new album “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2,” the follow-up to his critically acclaimed “Vol. 1” from 2017, will feature nearly 20 collaborators, including Justin Timberlake, Pusha T, Halsey and Snoop Dogg.

Harris uploaded a minute-long teaser video to his social media to announce the collaborations, which also include Pharrell, Busta Rhymes, Stefflon Don, Chloe Bailey, Charlie Puth, Shenseea, Tinashe, Normani, Lil Durk, Offset, 6lack, Coi LeRay, Latto, Swae Lee and Jorja Smith.

This announcement comes after Harris shared the album’s first single, Poison, featuring Dua Lipa and Young Thug. Around the same time, he tweeted that Vol. 2 would be “the maddest album I’ve ever put together by a lonnnggg way.” The first volume of “Funk Wav Bounces” included A-list hits like the Frank Ocean and Migos-featuring “Slide,” “Rollin” with Future and Khalid and “Feels” with Pharrell, Katy Perry and Big Sean.

Funk Wav Bounces Vol.2 is due out August 5.  To pre-order/pre-save, head here.

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A man was arrested for allegedly stalking Taylor Swift at her townhouse in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan. Police told the New York Daily News that the suspect, 35-year-old Joshua Christian of Brooklyn, allegedly showed up at Swift’s townhouse on June 12 and threatened to hurt her “if they weren’t together” through the home’s intercom.

Swift, who was not home at the time, has previously been targeted by fans stalking her at her Manhattan townhouse. In August 2021, a Nebraska man was arrested and pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct after he was found in the entrance of her home. Police alleged that Christian previously broke into Swift’s $18 million home through an unlocked front door on March 26.  He allegedly stayed in the foyer of the home until he fled when confronted by security.

Christian appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on Saturday afternoon and was charged with stalking and criminal trespass. After a court-appointed attorney requested that Christian receive a psychological evaluation, Christian told the court that he wanted to represent himself. He was removed from the courtroom after an outburst in which he allegedly demanded people in the courtroom to prove they were real.

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Harry Styles cancelled his concert scheduled to take place on July 3 at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, hours after a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall on the outskirts of the Danish capital, not far from the concert venue. The shooting left three dead and multiple people injured, according to the Associated Press. A 22-year-old Danish man was arrested as a suspect following the shooting.

The singer announced the news on social media, writing on Twitter:  “I’m heartbroken along with the people of Copenhagen. I adore this city. The people are so warm and full of love. I’m devastated for the victims, their families, and everyone hurting. I’m sorry we couldn’t be together. Please look after each other.”

Styles’ show at Royal Arena show was originally scheduled as one of his 2022 Love on Tour dates. The singer is currently on tour in support of his latest album, Harry’s House, which dropped in May.

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As part of an interview with Variety, The Weeknd’s team announced the full lineup of opening acts for his upcoming 19-date ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Stadium Tour. Mike Dean, Snoh Aalegra, and Kaytranada will join the tour on varying dates.

Doja Cat—who was originally billed as a “special guest”—was forced to drop out of the lineup in May due to surgery. She said in an Instagram post at the time: “Unfortunately I have to have surgery on my tonsils ASAP. The surgery is routine but the recovery is going to take awhile due to swelling. That means I have to cancel my festival run this summer as well as The Weeknd tour. I feel horrible about this but can’t wait for this to heal and get back to making music and create an experience for y’all.”

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour will kick-off on July 8 in Toronto, with Kaytranada and Mike Dean serving as support. Snoh Aalegra will appear on a number of dates starting with the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Aug. 11.  Mike Dean—who’s worked with Abel before — will appear at all 19 dates of this leg of the tour.

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