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New Jersey Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Heart Instruments
A New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a pair of instruments from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart. Just days after the band offered a reward for the return of a custom guitar and mandolin they said were stolen from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on the night before they kicked off their An Evening With Heart summer tour on Saturday (May 31), the Associated Press reported on Thursday (June 5) that a Pleasantville, N.J. man has been taken into custody. Atlantic City police said surveillance video first led them to the 57-year-old suspect, who was allegedly seen on video walking through the city trying to sell the instruments. Authorities said that the man eventually succeeded in selling one, while the other is currently unaccounted for — at press time it was unclear which instrument was sold and which one was still missing. More from Billboard Heart Offering Reward After Two Custom Instruments Stolen Before Atlantic City Show: 'Their Value to Us Is Immeasurable' Queens of the Stone Age Couldn't 'Over-Rehearse' for Paris Catacombs Concert Film: 'You Go Down There & All the Plans Are Off' Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africa According to NBC 10 Philadelphia, investigators obtained video footage of the theft, which they said took place around 2 a.m. on May 30. They identified the suspect as Garfield Bennett and charged him with theft and burglary on Wednesday (June 4). Officials reported that Bennett has a long criminal record and was previously arrested in April for a prior burglary. Prior to the arrest, Heart described the missing items as a 'custom-built, one-of-a-kind purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with a hand-painted headstock, crafted specifically for [guitarist] Nancy Wilson,' as well as a 'vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin' that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. In a statement, band co-founder Wilson, said, 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls. The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul's mandolin has been with him for decades. We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return — no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Police told NBC 10 that they are not sure where Bennett sold the instrument and are asking anyone in possession of the other one to alert Atlantic City Police to return it, warning anyone in possession of the stolen item that they will be arrested and charged with receiving stolen property if they don't hand it over. 'If you've got the guitars, bring them back. Turn them in. No questions asked,' Atlantic City Director of Public Safety Sean Riggin told the channel. 'If we continue looking and we have to find them, there are absolutely going to be serious criminal charges.' 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
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Lorde Says This NSFW ‘Virgin' Song ‘Destroys' Her: ‘I Can't Even Really Listen to It'
Lorde revealed in a new interview that she has multiple favorite songs from her upcoming album, Virgin. But on the other side of the coin, there's one that she can't even listen to because of how raw it is — and it's about a pretty NSFW topic. Speaking to Jake Shane on an episode of his Therapuss podcast posted Wednesday (June 4), the New Zealand native shared that track seven — which is named after a popular pregnancy test brand — is particularly emotional for her. 'There's a song that I love so much called 'Clearblue' that is about unprotected sex,' she began, laughing. More from Billboard Everything We Know About Lorde's 'Virgin' So Far Queens of the Stone Age Couldn't 'Over-Rehearse' for Paris Catacombs Concert Film: 'You Go Down There & All the Plans Are Off' Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africa 'And just the experience of taking a pregnancy test, and like, this flood of emotions that goes through your body,' she continued, noting that the track is one of several 'slammers' on the album. 'Whatever you want to say — it's such a moment.' 'That whole song just destroys me,' Lorde added. 'I can't even really listen to it.' According to the pop star, 'Clearblue' is one of several songs on Virgin that features sexual content, despite the album's contradicting name. She explained to Shane of the title, 'It speaks to a sort of purity, but the album is quite sexual, so it wasn't sexual purity … virgin steel, virgin hair, all of these things that denote purity, but I'm also kind of always trying to take me to my teen self.' Arriving June 27, Virgin will mark Lorde's first album in four years. In the weeks leading up to its release, she's been open about how the confluence of stopping birth control, recovering from disordered eating habits and embracing her gender fluidity have shaped the project's direction. The album's subject matter and percussive, electric sound are expected to mark a distinct shift from the Grammy winner's last project, Solar Power, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. That LP found Lorde singing about her gravitation toward a more peaceful, unplugged lifestyle after years of living the pop-star life following the successes of 2013 debut album Pure Heroine and 2017 follow-up Melodrama. But on Therapuss, she revealed that the concept of Solar Power doesn't really resonate with who she is today. 'I love Solar Power so much, and I truly needed to make it,' she told Shane. 'I wouldn't be here with another album if I hadn't made Solar Power, but I think it showed me that you sort of just have no choice but to be what you're supposed to be. Me sort of disappearing and being all wafty and on the beach, I was just like, 'Actually, I don't think this is me.' I just am this person that's meant to make bangers that f–k us all up … I love to vibe out. That is me to my core.' Watch Lorde's full Therapuss interview 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
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Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africa
Billboard has partnered with Global Venture Partners, a Dubai-based venture capital firm focused on fostering economic growth across Africa and the Middle East, to launch Billboard Africa. Billboard editorial director Hannah Karp first announced the news at our inaugural Global Power Players event at Shoreditch House in east London Wednesday night (June 4), while introducing incoming Billboard Africa editor Nkosiyati 'Yati' Khumalo, who presented Tems with the Diamond Award. More from Billboard Tems, Elton John & EMPIRE's Ghazi Honored at Billboard's Inaugural Global Power Players Event Queens of the Stone Age Couldn't 'Over-Rehearse' for Paris Catacombs Concert Film: 'You Go Down There & All the Plans Are Off' Here's What Fans Think of SiR Claiming Drake Had His 2024 Toronto Show Canceled 'At Billboard, we are committed to amplifying the voices of exceptional artists and sharing the stories that shape the global music landscape,' said Mike Van, CEO of Billboard. 'Billboard Africa is a pivotal step in this journey, as African music has evolved into a dynamic force with a rich cultural heritage and an undeniable impact on the world. This new platform enables us to create meaningful opportunities for African artists to connect with a global audience, elevating their talent to unprecedented levels.' Billboard Africa will be the leading hub for African music and culture featuring editorial content, charts, breaking news, videos, interviews and exclusive events, uniting artists and fans in a global celebration of the unique sounds coming out of the continent. Billboard's expansion in Africa aims to deliver both cultural and economic impact, recognizing the top artists, songs and albums from the continent while driving growth within the local music economy. 'Our investment in Billboard Africa is not just about creating a new platform; it's about recognizing and amplifying the untapped potential of the African music industry,' said Brandon Martin, CEO of Global Venture Partners. 'Africa has long been a cultural powerhouse, with music at the heart of that influence. Through Billboard Africa, we're not only raising visibility for artists but laying the groundwork for an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth. We hope this venture encourages more members of the African diaspora to see the incredible opportunities on the continent and invest in its future. By working together, we can build a vibrant ecosystem where African talent thrives, strengthens local economies and reaches every corner of the globe.' 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
