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Jonas Brothers Concerts to Livestream Free Exclusively on Samsung TV Plus
Team Jonas, get ready to fire up your Samsung devices: The Jonas Brothers inked a deal to livestream five concerts on their 2025 tour exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. Samsung TV Plus, the premium global entertainment service from the Korean consumer-electronics giant, is partnering with the Jonas Brothers to livestream fives tops on the 'Jonas20: Greetings From Your Hometown' tour exclusively on the streaming service's new Samsung Television Network (STN) channel for live events and entertainment. More from Variety Jonas Brothers Music Catalogs Acquired by Father's Company Kevin Jonas Lost 'Almost All' of His Money Following Jonas Brothers Split and 'Learned How to Reevaluate Life' Jonas Brothers Cancel Six Stadium Concerts, Including Dodger Stadium; Arena or Amphitheater Gigs Step In as Replacements Starting Aug. 10, fans around the world can livestream the Jonas Brothers' North America tour, featuring backstage access, surprise guests, fan-favorite hits like 'Sucker,' 'Leave Before You Love Me' and 'Only Human.' In addition, the livestreams will feature a 'surprise host' with interviews and commentary, as well as hometown tributes from Joe, Kevin, and Nick Jonas, Samsung said. Fans can watch Samsung TV Plus on Samsung TV, Galaxy, Smart Monitor and Family Hub devices. 'This tour is about celebrating where we came from and sharing that with the fans who've been with us every step of the way,' said the Jonas Brothers. 'Streaming it live on Samsung TV Plus means we get to include every fan, everywhere. No matter where you are, this is your hometown show.' The Jonas Brothers' livestream concert dates on Samsung TV Plus are: Aug. 10: East Rutherford, N.J.; Aug. 31: Dallas; Oct. 12: Milwaukee; Oct. 26: Orlando, Fla.; and Nov. 9: Buffalo, N.Y. The Jonas Brothers' tour marks the first major live event to premiere on STN. Available only in the U.S., the STN lineup includes hits like 'Killing Eve'; popular movies; content from late-night comedy hosts David Letterman and Conan O'Brien; and live sports from leagues including Minor League Baseball. 'Partnering with the Jonas Brothers to livestream their upcoming tour on STN reflects our commitment to connecting audiences with the artists and stories they love, on the biggest screen in the home,' Salek Brodsky, SVP and global head of Samsung TV Plus, said in a statement. The Jonas Brothers' new studio album of the same name, 'Greetings From Your Hometown,' drops Aug. 8, just days before the tour kicks off at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Aug. 10. This year, which marks the band's 20th anniversary, the Jonas Brothers released a new single 'Slow Motion' with producer Marshmello and on March 23 hosted JonasCon, a one-day event that took place in their home state of New Jersey. Samsung TV Plus offers hundreds of free, ad-supported TV streaming (FAST) channels and thousands of shows and movies on-demand in the U.S. Globally, the streaming service carries more than 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries. Samsung TV Plus is the exclusive home of Conan O'Brien TV, Letterman TV, and hundreds of additional exclusive channels available worldwide. The FAST service is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitors, and Family Hub. Best of Variety What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
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13 hours ago
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Mustafa, Saya Gray, Yves Jarvis Make The Inaugural SOCAN Polaris Song Prize Short List
The SOCAN Polaris Song Prize has its inaugural short list. The list comprises songs recorded by Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Saya Gray, Yves Jarvis, Mustafa and Ribbon Skirt. The winner will receive $10,000 split between the song's Canadian performers and the song's credited Canadian songwriter(s), courtesy of Canadian performing rights society SOCAN. More from Billboard Polaris Music Prize 2025 Short List Includes Albums by Mustafa, Nemahsis, Saya Gray & More Jonas Brothers Address Whether They Still Feel 'Guilt' Over 2013 Breakup: 'It Needed to Happen' Billie Eilish Says Irish Fans Make Her Feel 'So Seen' in Dublin Here is this year's short list: * Lou-Adriane Cassidy— 'Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi,' written by Lou-Adriane Cassidy and Alexandre Martel * Saya Gray — 'SHELL (OF A MAN),' written by Saya Gray and John Mavro * Yves Jarvis — 'Gold Filigree,' written by Yves Jarvis * Mustafa — 'Gaza is Calling,' written by Mustafa Ahmed, Emmanuel Hailemariam, Simon Hessman and Nicolas Jaar * Ribbon Skirt — 'Wrong Planet,' written by Tashiina Buswa and Billy Riley These songs were selected from the previously announced 20-song long list. Of these five artists, only Toronto artist/poet Mustafa has previous experience of a Polaris-related short list, via a 2021 nomination for the Polaris Music Prize for his debut release, When Smoke Rises. An interesting facet of this short list is that all five of the artists listed are also on the 10 album short list for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. As a result, they will all be performing at the Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony, at Toronto's Massey Hall on Tuesday, September 16. Both Prizes will be awarded at that event. As with the Polaris Music Prize, the Song Prize is voted on by the members of the Polaris jury without regard to musical genre, label affiliation or commercial popularity. The SOCAN Polaris Song Prize is the organization's first new award since the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize was introduced in 2015 to award albums from the pre-Polaris Prize era. The launch of the Song Prize is part of an extensive initiative of programming changes announced for the organization's 20th anniversary. Tickets for the Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony are on sale now via the Massey Hall website. This article was originally published by Billboard Canada. 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 Solve the daily Crossword
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18 hours ago
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Is Monday Morning Officially Tyler, The Creator Time Following the No. 1 Debut of ‘Don't Tap the Glass'?
For the second straight year, Tyler, The Creator debuts atop the Billboard 200 with a new album — and for the second straight year, he does it with just over half a week of consumption to his credit. With just a couple days' notice, Tyler released new set Don't Tap the Glass the morning of July 21 — a Monday, already three-plus days into the Friday-starting tracking week — about nine months after dropping Chromakopia at the same time of the week. And like Chromakopia, which bowed at No. 1 with 299,000 first-week units (according to Luminate), Glass also debuts at No. 1, albeit with fewer units moved (197,000). More from Billboard Jonas Brothers Address Whether They Still Feel 'Guilt' Over 2013 Breakup: 'It Needed to Happen' Billie Eilish Says Irish Fans Make Her Feel 'So Seen' in Dublin Everclear Celebrate 'Sparkle and Fade' With Full Album Tour Down Under Has Tyler's Monday-release strategy been validated by the back-to-back No. 1s? And will this be his first year ranking among the country's top tier of pop stars? Billboard staffers answer these questions and more below. at No. 1 with 197,000 first-week units. Is that number lower, higher or about what you would've expected for the album's bow? Mackenzie Cummings-Grady For only four days worth of numbers, that number is very high. It's right in line with what I would think a Tyler release would do at this point. His fans have become unbelievably rabid and cult-like, and will devour anything he drops regardless of what day of the week it is. Kyle Denis: This is about what I expected. I was hoping it would be able to inch past the 200,000-unit mark, but it's hard to be unhappy with 197,000 units in just four days of tracking. Angel Diaz: That number is very impressive being that it really didn't have a rollout and Chromakopia dropped less than a year ago. I think this leaves no doubt that Tyler is not only one of the biggest rappers out, but also one of music's biggest acts. He deserves to be mentioned with the likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Drake, Kendrick, etc. He has the numbers to back it up. Jason Lipshutz: Higher. Even with the understanding that Tyler is unquestionably an A-list star in popular music, earning a nearly 200k first-week bow with a surprise album, in a shortened chart week, less than a year after his last album, represents an over-the-top success. Last year, Chromakopia represented a smash — and one of Tyler's strongest front-to-back listens to date — so to come up with another of those so quickly highlights just how scorching Tyler's current hot streak is at this point. Andrew Unterberger: Maybe a little lower, just because that Chromakopia number is a full 100k higher. But then again, 197k is still more than Justin Bieber was able to do with a surprise drop in a full week — which is pretty damn crazy to think about when you zoom out on it. 2. Between this and 2024's , it's been two straight early-Monday album releases for Tyler, The Creator. Do you think the responses to the two albums so far justifies this unconventional release strategy for him? Mackenzie Cummings-Grady: Absolutely. It also just shows the power of his fanbase. His supporters are following him specifically as an entity, rather than just routinely checking in for new music every Friday. The fans follow Tyler's every move, and with listeners that dedicated it's clear Tyler can keep dropping whatever he wants whenever he wants. Kyle Denis: Undoubtedly. For two LPs in a row, Tyler has charted the entire tracklist on the Hot 100, pulled in over 100,000 pure sales first-week, and over 90 million opening week on-demand official streams. Already an A-tier music star, Tyler's mid-week releases have allowed him to truly create a spectacle out of his albums that dominates the cultural conversation for the following week and weekend. The tracking week may be shorter, but each album's time in the zeitgeist lasts a bit longer than the timeframe a traditional Friday release might have yielded. Angel Diaz: I definitely think the response justifies this strategy. Now, as a rap writer, I'm not sure which approach I prefer because we have to come up with knee-jerk reactions whether he drops on a Friday or on a Monday. I do appreciate only having to listen to one project on a release day, though. I would like these surprise albums to drop with all the feature and production credits ready to go too, so that we're not playing guessing games as we try to write about them. Jason Lipshutz: The Monday release strategy is a curious one for a major artist like Tyler, who could have collected much bigger first-week debuts with a standard Friday drop but instead prioritized issuing his albums on a day of the week with zero other competition. The buzz that both Chromakopia and Don't Tap the Glass generated upon their respective releases makes up for the missed first-week album units, though: this strategy underlines the fact that Tyler cares less about streaming metrics and more about creating an authentic moment for listeners, an anti-commercial artistic philosophy that has surely been compelling for fans. Andrew Unterberger: Basically. But selfishly, I would like to see him go back to the Friday release on his next one — maybe even with a little more of a promo rollout — just because I want to see what kind of full-first-week number Tyler can pull at his absolute commercial peak. 3. Largely due to the album's mid-week release, the album only charts one song in the Hot 100's top 40 ('Big Poe' at No. 33), but launches all 10 tracks onto the Hot 100. Do you see any of them becoming breakout hits from the set, or is it too much about the full album for one track to stand out like that? Mackenzie Cummings-Grady: I see 'Big Poe' and 'Sugar On My Tongue' branching out a little bit just because of how infectious they are, but at this point I consider Tyler to be an album guy. His fans come for the full experience of his projects, rather than just for a hit song here and there. Kyle Denis: I think 'Ring Ring Ring' probably emerges as the breakout hit from the set. It's dance-forward, has legitimate potential for a top 40 radio breakthrough and features a timeless interpolation of Cherrelle & Alexander O'Neal's 'Saturday Love.' I'd also keep an eye on 'I'll Take Care of You.' Angel Diaz: I'd put my money on 'Stop Playing With Me' and 'Don't You Worry Baby' featuring Madison McFerrin as the breakout hits when the dust settles. However, a 10-track album that clocks in at just under 30 minutes makes it easy for the listeners to press play and let it ride. In a couple years kids are going to hear their parents hit play on 'Big Poe' on a Saturday morning and they're gonna know it's time to clean the house. Jason Lipshutz: 'Sugar On My Tongue' functions like no other Tyler, The Creator tracks that had preceded it, a dance-funk fantasia with more bounce than something like 'EARFQUAKE' and a more propulsive tempo than anything on Chromakopia. This summer has sorely needed a smash hit like 'Sugar On My Tongue,' and I'm guessing it helps highlight the back half of the season on the charts. Andrew Unterberger: I'll say 'Stop Playing With Me' just because it's the one that already has a (great) music video. But honestly, 'breakout hit' is always sorta relative with Tyler, and I think doubly so on this surprise 10-track release. I doubt we'll know what the true fan favorite from the set is until we see which song is unexpectedly still appearing on the Spotify daily charts two years from now. 4. Tyler has never dropped albums in back-to-back years before, nor had a release with such a short rollout. Do you think that means the album will ultimately be considered more of a detour/side project for him, or will it ultimately be viewed on the same tier as his highly acclaimed last few sets? Mackenzie Cummings-Grady: It feels more like a side project, and with Tyler telling us prior to its release to keep our expectations in check, it's safe to say he feels the same way. Whether it goes on to be as highly acclaimed as his other efforts, only time will tell. Kyle Denis: I think it depends on how he continues to roll the album out. If the Los Angeles no-phones listening party, the New York City pop-up and the album's striking imagery are anything to go by, it's more likely than not that Don't Tap the Glass ends up as respected as any studio LP from Tyler. Angel Diaz: At first, I felt like this would be a side thing for him, but given the overwhelming positive reaction it's gotten, I can see some folks holding this tape in high regard because it features some of his best production to date. It's also a lot more fun than Chromakopia. Jason Lipshutz: While Don't Tap the Glass stands apart from Chromakopia sonically, it's hard to separate the two projects right now — especially considering that Tyler is still touring arenas behind Chromakopia. I think that will change over time, though: this is not a Kid A/Amnesiac situation, where a quick follow-up to an album is clearly composed of material from the same studio sessions, and thus tethered loosely together forever. In a few years, these two albums will sound different enough — and represent different sides of Tyler's artistry — that they won't be linked together by their release-date proximity. Andrew Unterberger: When it comes to end-of-decade or all-time lists that only have one or two spots max available for Tyler albums, I doubt Glass will be one that they go with. But I do think fans will certainly cherish it — it's just so much fun, so unlike any other release in the rap great's catalog, and such a fantastic showcase of him at the peak of his powers. Most importantly, it just keeps his winning streak going, and the one he's on currently can only be rivaled by a handful of artists in all of popular music. 5. Though he's been an honorable mention in 2021 and 2024, Tyler, The Creator has yet to finish in our Greatest Pop Stars year-end top 10. Should he make the list for the first time this year, or does he still have more to prove? Mackenzie Cummings-Grady: He should definitely make the list. At this point Tyler deserves all the accolades. His power in mainstream music is undeniable. Kyle Denis: Between Chromakopia's success bleeding into 2025, his massive tour in support of that album and now this new phenomenon of Don't Tap the Glass, I'd say his case damn near solidified. Angel Diaz: I would like to see the list if Tyler isn't top 10 this year, so I can boo it. He's already one of the biggest rap stars in the world, so that automatically makes him one of the biggest pop stars. He writes his own songs, makes his own beats, makes his own clothes, and always has something to say. He should easily be in the conversation in 2025. Jason Lipshutz: Definitely. Two big albums (with 2024's Chromakopia carrying hits into 2025), a major tour, significant festival headlining slots and buzz worthy pop-culture moments, with still five months to go? I'd be shocked if he doesn't crash his first top 10. Andrew Unterberger: It's gonna take a hell of an end to the pop year for this to even be in question. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100 Solve the daily Crossword
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19 hours ago
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The Jonas Brothers are hosting two album release parties in NYC next week
S.O.S. The Jonas Brothers are celebrating 20 years of hits this year with not only a new album, not only a new tour, but two album release parties in New York City this August to celebrate! Greetings from Your Hometown officially drops August 8, which is when Jonas Brothers fans can officially enjoy the album at two separate events that promise giveaways and limited edition prizes. The Manhattan event will be held at 5pm at Generation Records at 210 Thompson Street in Greenwich Village. This one will boast free tote bags and a raffle to win an autographed Jonas Brothers poster. At 6:30pm, the Greetings from Your Hometown release party begins at Greenpoint's For the Record at 1107 Manhattan Avenue, where fans can enjoy free giveaways and extras with any album purchase. The event is free, no RSVPs required. Those release parties are just two of many held at record stores across the country held August 8, as the Jonas Brothers posted on Instagram. As if that wasn't enough, the Greetings from Your Hometown tour officially launches August 10 in Rutherford, New Jersey. The beloved pop-rock trio first won our hearts in 2005 before briefly breaking up in 2013 and then reuniting in 2019. With the album and the anniversary, this tour will undoubtedly be unlike any that came before, promising fans not just new music but the chance to hear career highlights like stone-cold pop classic "Sucker" all over again. Joining them on select dates are Marshmello, The All-American Rejects and Boys Like Girls. The Greetings from Your Hometown tour runs across America and Canada through November 14, with stops in Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville and more. It's been a good year to be a Jonas fan. This past spring, the brothers held "the ultimate Jonas Brothers fan experience": a free fan convention, JonasCon, at the American Dream mall in New Jersey. The event featured live performances, DJ sets, Q&As and the announcement of both the Greetings from Your Hometown album and tour. But if you missed it, don't worry. JonasCon will be held at the stadium dates of the tour in place of pre-show activities, offering fans nationwide the chance to bond over their shared fandom.
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Kevin Jonas Recalls ‘Losing Almost All' of His Money After the Jonas Brothers Broke Up
Kevin Jonas recently got candid about a topic that's usually taboo: money. While appearing with brothers Joe and Nick on the Wednesday (July 9) episode of School of Greatness, the guitarist opened up about struggling with his finances after the Jonas Brothers went their separate ways in 2013. The band would eventually reunite six years later, but during the siblings' professional time apart, Kevin says he lost money as a result of some 'bad business deals.' More from Billboard Joe Jonas Praises Sophie Turner, Says They Have a 'Great Coparenting Relationship' Following Divorce 'Pride & Prejudice' Film Soundtrack Bewitches the Charts With 20th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Fred again.. Releases 'Victory Lap' Remix Featuring Denzel Curry 'I've seen it both ways,' the oldest Jo Bro told podcast host Lewis Howes during a discussion on wealth. 'I've seen the beginning of the success, to financial success — not knowing what money really was and understanding it — to not having [it], to losing almost all of it.' When asked whether he'd really lost most of his funds, Kevin clarified, 'most of it, down to the one 10 percent left.' 'About nine years ago, I invested in a bunch of property and doing other things, and I was building at the time,' he added. 'Sadly, it wasn't the right partnership. I've learned a lot of lessons in that. Thankfully … we had a second shot and bite at the apple with the band coming back together.' The Jonas Brothers first started making music together as teenagers, earning fame thanks to their projects with Disney Channel and Billboard 200-topping albums A Little Bit Longer and Lines, Vines and Trying Times. When disagreements over the band's direction and general burnout started to divide the brothers — something they opened up about in their 2019 Billboard cover story — they disbanded around 2013. As Kevin mentioned, a second chance rolled around six years later, when the trio decided to give band life another shot after each pursuing solo projects. Their reunion was an immediate success, with single 'Sucker' becoming their first-ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 2019. But before they could get back together, Joe says they each had to figure out how to check their egos at the door. 'There was too much under the rug,' he said on the podcast. 'We had to trust each other more with being like, 'Actually, you are good in this band, you are talented.'' And despite some fans labeling him as the band's 'frontman' early on, Joe also said that each of the brothers had to come to the following realization: 'We could all share the spotlight, we could all share the studio, we could all share the songwriting, we could all share the money.' Watch the Jonas Brothers' full in interview on School of Greatness above. 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 Solve the daily Crossword
