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Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Katy Perry Fined for Filming Music Video in Protected Area
Katy Perry is finally paying the price for last year's 'Lifelines' music video shoot—and as it turns out, that price is steep. According to Majorca Daily Bulletin, Katy's production company was fined €6,001 (or ~$7,000) for filming without permission in an environmentally-protected area, with officials classifying the offense as 'serious.' This drama first began in summer 2024 when Katy dropped the music video for her second single off 143, which showed footage from sand dunes in Spain's Ses Salines Natural Park. The problem: Katy's crew didn't obtain the permit required to film is why the environment department of the Balearic Islands opened an investigation to determine whether or not filming caused environmental damage. The dune of s'Espalmador (as well as the neighboring Ses Illetes beach) are together considered the best-preserved dune system in Spain's Balearic Islands, so the resulting outrage was understandable. And while the environment department's press release noted that filming on the dunes isn't necessarily a 'crime against the environment,' it is considered an infringement of regulations. Not long after the news broke, a spokesperson for the hitmaker's label, Capitol Records, said that they believed they had the necessary permits to film on the beach. 'The local video production company assured us that all necessary permits for the video were secure,' the rep told Variety at the time. 'We have since learned that one permit was in process, although we were given verbal authority to go ahead.' They also insisted they had 'adhered to all regulations associated with filming in this area and have the utmost respect for this location and the officials tasked with protecting it.' A year later, it seems like the investigation has finally reached its conclusion. Per Majorca Daily Bulletin, Katy's production company 'promptly settled the fine' after the regional authorities issued the sanction—and more importantly, no evidence of lasting environmental damage was found. So I guess that's that on that!
Express Tribune
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Halsey marks 10 years of BADLANDS with three anniversary editions featuring unreleased tracks
Halsey will celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album BADLANDS with a trio of special editions releasing on August 29 2025 via UMe, Astralwerks, and Capitol Records. The new editions include BADLANDS Decade Edition, BADLANDS: Live From Webster Hall, and BADLANDS: Anthology. These versions feature a combination of unreleased demos, orchestral arrangements, remixes, and a full live performance from 2019. BADLANDS: Anthology will be released as a triple-disc vinyl set. It contains orchestral renditions, previously unreleased material, official remixes, and rarities. Meanwhile, BADLANDS: Live From Webster Hall will see Halsey's 2019 concert issued on coloured vinyl for the first time. Reflecting on the milestone, Halsey said: 'I can't believe it's been 10 years. So much has happened in the last decade, but BADLANDS remains the most exciting musical journey of my life. I have so many unbelievable things planned for this month to celebrate the album that changed my life and introduced me to the fans I'll love forever. This is just the beginning.' Originally released in 2015, BADLANDS has achieved over 3 million album-equivalent units in the US and more than 9 billion global streams. Every track on the album has been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum by the RIAA—making it one of the few records to reach this level of certification for each song. The announcement follows Halsey's recent For My Last Trick tour, and the artist is expected to continue marking the anniversary throughout August.
Calgary Herald
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Blues-coloured DNA: Second-generation musician Ronnie Baker Brooks learned from the greats
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content When Ronnie Baker Brooks was eight years old, his father made him a promise. It was 1975, and Lonnie Brooks was in Europe as part of a multi-artist Chicago blues tour. Lonnie was already well-established, having released in 1969 his debut, Broke an' Hungry, for Capitol Records. So young Ronnie was well aware of what his dad did for a living, and he wanted in. Article content Article content Lonnie would call home periodically to check on the family during the lengthy tour. Article content Article content 'I would beg him to take me with him next time,' says Brooks, in an interview with Postmedia from his home south of Chicago. 'He said, 'Well, if you learn two songs by the time I get back, I'll take you on stage with me.'' Article content So Ronnie learned his first song, which was Messin' With the Kid, a song by his father's friend Junior Wells. He then picked up Lowell Fulson's Reconsider Baby. Ronnie was waiting for his dad when he returned from the airport. Article content 'The man couldn't get out of the cab fast enough. I said, 'I got the songs! I got the songs!' He kept his promise.' Article content Close to his ninth birthday, he got on stage with his father in a small but packed club in Chicago called Pepper's Hideout. His mother had bought him a rust-coloured suit for the occasion. He was a nervous wreck. Article content Article content 'I had a mood ring on and the mood ring was turning all different kinds of colours,' says Brooks. 'My mom said to me, 'Just play it like you play it at home with your dad.' When she said that to me, there was a sense of calmness that came over me. I got up on stage, man, and they started tipping me. I made more money than my dad did that night.' Article content 'He let me keep the tips. But my mom said, 'No, I need it for that suit I bought you …' Looking back, those times I had with my dad will last forever,' said Brooks, who will play at The Confluence on Aug. 2 as part of the Calgary International Bluesfest. Article content On Brooks' newest album, Blues In My DNA, the second-generation singer, guitarist and songwriter runs a short clip of his father that he had recorded years before for another album. Lonnie, who died in 2017, can be heard saying, 'Son, I gave you your first blues lesson and now I'm going to give you my blessing to keep these blues alive.' It acts as an intro to the autobiographical title track, which begins with the younger Brooks shredding some monster riffs.
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Hanumankind unleashes high-profile collabs and global tour plans
Kerala-born and Houston-raised rapper Hanumankind has finally dropped his much-anticipated debut mixtape, Monsoon Season, via Capitol Records/Universal Music India. The 12-track project arrives after a whirlwind year filled with viral singles, high-energy performances—including a milestone debut at Coachella—and a successful sold-out European tour. Monsoon Season is a bold and expansive body of work that showcases Hanumankind's razor-sharp lyricism, global sound, and unrelenting ambition. Previously released bangers like 'Run It Up,' 'Holiday,' 'Villanous,' and fan-favorite 'Big Dawgs' (now boasting a fiery remix featuring A$AP Rocky) return in this mixtape, joined by new standouts including 'Reckless' featuring Denzel Curry, and the gritty 'Goons' featuring Maxo Kream. Though best known for his aggressive flow and electrifying stage presence, Hanumankind reveals his emotional depth in slower, introspective tracks like 'Someone Told Me' and 'Cause.' These songs peel back the layers of the artist, touching on themes of ambition, isolation, and personal struggle. Executive produced by Kalmi, a long-time collaborator, and with creative direction from Bijoy, Monsoon Season reflects years of tight-knit artistic brotherhood. The trio has worked together to develop a unique sonic and visual world, rich with texture and storytelling. Hanumankind's team shared that the mixtape's songs were created 'in the quiet,' long before the limelight, drawing from raw experiences and a relentless drive. To celebrate the release, Hanumankind also announced his first-ever North American headlining tour, 'OTW TOUR — NORTH AMERICA,' with stops in major cities including Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and his hometown Houston. The upcoming tour follows his breakout UK and Europe run, where he sold out shows in London, Paris, Dublin, and Amsterdam. With Monsoon Season, Hanumankind officially cements his place in the international hip-hop scene—armed with sonic diversity, lyrical firepower, and a fearless creative vision.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royel Otis Announce 2025 Arena Shows Across Australia
Royel Otis are heading home. The Sydney indie-pop duo have unveiled dates for their biggest Australian tour yet, set to kick off this October in support of their upcoming sophomore album, Hickey. The four-show run, titled Meet Me In The Car, will open at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, before heading to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on Monday, Oct. 20. From there, they'll take the stage at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 24, and wrap things up in Perth at the Ice Cream Factory on Wednesday, Oct. 29. More from Billboard Hilltop Hoods Announce 2026 Australian Arena Tour Ahead of New Album Release Simon Cowell Stops 'AGT' Audition, Asks Granddaughter to Sing Instead Mariah The Scientist Announces 'Hearts Sold Separately' Album: See When It Arrives Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 14, at 10 a.m. local time, following a Frontier Members pre-sale beginning Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. local time. The tour coincides with the Aug. 22 release of Hickey via OURNESS/Capitol Records, the highly anticipated follow-up to the duo's breakout debut PRATTS & PAIN (2024). Their first album saw them claim a top 10 ARIA debut, notch multiple ARIA Awards including Best Group. So far, the band has previewed the new album with the single 'Moody,' co-written with Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen and produced by Blake Slatkin (Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, Charli XCX). 'It's a song about a girl,' Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic said matter-of-factly when asked about its meaning. Their latest track tops a Billboard chart for the first time as 'Moody' climbs to No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated July 12, surpassing the No. 2 peak of their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor,' which reached No. 2 on Alternative Airplay in July 2024. Prior to 'Moody,' the Sydney duo scored their highest placement on Adult Alternative Airplay with 'If Our Love Is Dead,' which peaked at No. 39 in January. They are also the first act to earn an initial No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay in 2025, following James Bay's 'Up All Night' with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan, which spent a week at the top last October. Since forming in 2019, Royel Otis has logged two career top 10s on Alternative Airplay, with 'Murder on the Dancefloor' joined by the No. 10-peaking 'Sofa King' in November 2024. This homecoming tour follows a whirlwind year on the global stage for Royel Otis. In addition to performing at festivals like Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Governor's Ball, the duo embarked on sold-out headline shows and even made waves with an impromptu DJ set at Beyond the Valley in Australia. Before returning Down Under, they'll take their 'Meet Me in the Car' tour across North America. 'It's always different. It's like building a cake,' Maddell told Rolling Stone AU/NZ of their collaborative writing process, with Pavlovic adding, 'We've got a little bit of time away to just work on some music.' Hickey arrives Aug. 22. Royel Otis 2025 Australian Tour Dates Oct. 17 – Margaret Court Arena | Melbourne, VIC (Lic. All Ages) Oct. 20 – The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD (Lic. All Ages) Oct. 24 – Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW (Lic. All Ages) Oct. 29 – Ice Cream Factory | Perth, WA (Lic. All Ages) Tickets: Pre-sale begins July 10; General sale July 14. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
