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Fox News
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
William Byron Breaks Down Iowa Win & Fuel Strategy
Fresh off his Cup Series win at Iowa, William Byron joins Kaitlyn Vincie for this week's Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour. Byron breaks down the final laps, the fuel-saving strategy that made the difference, and how he was able to hold on...
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fred again.., Skepta & Denzel Curry Welcome Hanumankind to ‘Victory Lap Three'
Fred again.. is keeping his 'Victory Lap' series alive with another high-energy entry. The electronic producer and DJ has unveiled 'Victory Lap Three,' adding rising Desi hip-hop artist Hanumankind to a powerhouse lineup that already includes Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax and Denzel Curry. The latest remix follows a steady rollout of the series, which began on June 17 with the original 'Victory Lap' featuring Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax. More from Billboard Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now' Singer, Dies at 87 Five Years Post-Rehab, $uicideboy$ Are 'Grateful to be Alive' - And Maybe Even Happy Jelly Roll Celebrated His 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Hosting Gig By Chokeslamming Logan Paul Through His Desk The follow-up arrived on July 9 with Florida rapper Denzel Curry bringing his signature rapid-fire flow to the track's bass-heavy production. Now, Hanumankind joins for the third iteration, delivering verses that highlight his growing international presence. Hanumankind, who went viral in late 2024 with his track 'Big Dawgs' and a remix featuring A$AP Rocky, continues his rise with standout bars on the new track. The Bengaluru-based rapper also references his Indian roots and global ambitions, bringing a unique perspective to the 'Victory Lap' project. Fans first speculated Hanumankind's involvement after a cryptic cut-off verse at the end of 'Victory Lap Two' hinted at another guest appearance. Online buzz suggests more MCs could join the expanding lineup, with listeners speculating that Danny Brown or Ski Mask the Slump God might feature on future versions. The 'Victory Lap' series has been praised for its genre-blending energy, fusing UK grime, U.S. rap, and Fred again..'s dynamic electronic production. Built around a playful Doechii sample and a propulsive bassline, each remix adds new dimensions while keeping the frenetic pace and party-ready vibe intact. Fred again.. has yet to confirm if additional versions of 'Victory Lap' are planned, but the series has already become a viral favorite. The producer's last full-length album, Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022), peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 in November 2022 and solidified his reputation as one of electronic music's most innovative voices. 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
Fox Sports
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
2025 NASCAR Dover qualifying: Order for Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is back at Dover Motor Speedway for yet another race in the 2025 season. Catch the race on Sunday on TNT at 2 p.m. ET. Qualifying starts Saturday on truTV. Check out the 2025 NASCAR Dover qualifying order below. 2025 NASCAR Dover Qualifying Order Group 1 On this week's Victory Lap, Kaitlyn Vincie sits down with back-to-back NASCAR winner Shane van Gisbergen. Fresh off his win at Sonoma, SVG breaks down why he's been so dominant on road courses, what makes Trackhouse Racing such a strong fit, and how he plans to improve on ovals. Group 2 recommended Item 1 of 2 Get more from the NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Justin Bieber album Swag review: Bieber needs to take notes from Pritam and keep it simple
At the end of each year, people all across the world grab their phones to check their Spotify Wrapped, and if you're an Indian or listen to Bollywood music in general, your Wrapped top 5 actually has only 4 spots because one of them already belongs to the omnipresent Pritam. This man will somehow slither his way into that yearly playlist. Whatever this unappreciated genius does, it works, and after listening to Justin Bieber's new album Swag, it turns out that the pop musician could take some pointers from our long-bearded Mozart. Swag has Justin Bieber trying to do everything all at once, and it is not a good look. The theme of the overall album seems to revolve around love, intimacy, and the artiste's relationship with a higher power, but the lyrics somehow make the songs sound like Boys II Men never knew how to write hits that assisted in the growth of the workforce. Bieber mentions the bed too many times, and every single time he does, it somehow makes even less sense than the last. The idolatry public will still give props to the 31-year-old for speaking his mind and releasing new music while going through challenges in his personal life, as they should, but the album seems disingenuous, and Bieber himself gives proof of that midway into the project. ALSO READ: Victory Lap: Fred Again needs to give Hanumankind a proper verse, listen to the song before Instagram ruins it The first few tracks seem like remixes of each other, but the bass line is precise and catchy (which is something he maintains throughout the album). For some reason in the third track 'Yukon', Justin Bieber's vocals are pitched up for the entire song; we don't really hear him singing, which is another problem with this project. Bieber refuses to use his greatest asset, his voice, and we only get glimpses of his vocal prowess during some rare moments where the artiste really seems to be belting his heart out. Throughout the album it seems that Bieber himself doesn't believe in his best tracks and keeps running away from the sounds that actually work for him, maybe fearing that he will sound slightly like he used to. The first ray of hope in the album is the fifth track, 'Things You Do', where for the first time in the entire project, a song seems beautifully put together. A simple bass track, coupled with a few clicks and a soothing guitar riff. The linear pattern of the song works perfectly for Bieber, but like a Stan doing something new and profound, the singer quickly abandons that sound. Where some artistes are known to be extremely efficient when it comes to featuring on someone's song, like J. Cole, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber facilitates something completely opposite and rather successfully. Throughout his career, some of his biggest tracks have been born out of collaboration with other artistes such as Ludacris, Usher, Drake, and many more. You expect the same when the track 'Way It Is' starts playing, but Gunna drops the ball and then trips on it in the most spectacular way. He raps about the things people accuse rappers of talking about too much, like expensive clothing and cars, and fails to add anything to the almost good song. After a few bumps and bruises, you will move to arguably the best part of this album, tracks 10, 11, and 12. The first is 'Walking Away', where we hear Justin Bieber layer effortless vocals on an instrumental that seems almost altruistic towards the songs that came before it. The song is complete and content within itself, and Bieber's genuine love for his partner Hailey shines through. The next track, 'Glory Voice Memo', is the proof I was talking about earlier. The track is an unmastered voice recording of Bieber singing along with a guitar, and it sounds like the perfect marriage between gospel and blues, just as God intended. He channels his inner BB King and Albert King altogether, and this rough scratch of a song is one of the best things you hear him perform. 'Devotion' makes up for that Gunna feature, as the subtle and slow tempo of the song takes you on a walk through the artiste's mind. During that walk, there is a verse-long detour towards Dijon town, as the artiste fits the song like the jigsaw piece you never found after it fell through the sofa. There is no gap between the artistes, and Bieber hands off the mic to Dijon in perfect harmony as the two riff off each other with that addictive John Mayer-like guitar lick playing in the background. ALSO READ: Britney Spears and Lata Mangeshkar share the same connection that Parineeta the film and Louis Armstrong do, and it has to do with cheating From there, Justin Bieber again seems to forget his strengths, and the entire second half sounds like songs that you would cut upon reviewing the album. 'Sweet Spot' again ruins the feature power of this album with Sexyy Red performing a shallow and unimpressive verse on a song that was already trying so hard to be relevant. '405' is the track that plays in every modern Netflix-produced rom-com that you won't remember once the protagonists ride off into the sunset. After an underwhelming title track, Bieber kind of brings it back with 'Zuma House', with a Shiloh Dynasty air to him (remember that artiste), while the track 'Too Long' seems to describe the album. The last track is a sampled and edited version of the popular gospel song 'Lord, I Lift Your Name High' by Praise Band 1 from Maranatha! Music. The vision of the project is very clear, with all worthwhile songs focusing on Justin Bieber's relationship with his family and God. It's a good theme to have, and just like the Bhakti and Sufi movements, it plays with the line of praising your god like you are praising your loved one. The only problem arises when Bieber himself seems to forget his vision and starts layering too much sound while trying to say nothing. The irony of the album is that the tracks that seem the most linear in nature are the ones that truly shine through; they give an insight into the mind of a broken artiste trying to heal and succeeding in his quest to do so. At least it proves that Bieber hasn't lost his sound or his effortless charm; he just needs to stick to it, just like Pritam, and all will be 2015 again.
