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Today (September 26), Spotify announced Jam, a new feature that aims to bring music listeners together, but what is it and how does it work?

Spotify lays it out in a blog post and describes Jam as “a personalized, real-time listening session for your group to tune into together,” adding, “Jam builds on some of our popular social features and combines them with our personalization technology to take real-time listening with pals to the next level.”

As for how to use the feature (which is rolling out globally today), the first step is to make sure you have an up-to-date version of the Spotify app. From there, one user (who must have a Premium account) can start a Jam, which any Spotify user (Premium or not) can join.

More specifically, Spotify explains, “To get grooving, select a playlist or song you’re feeling excited about. You’ll see a “Start a Jam” button by clicking the speaker icon at the bottom of your screen or by hitting the three dot menu within your favorite playlist or song. You can also select a device to play on, whether that’s your phone or speaker. Those in your household on your shared Wi-Fi will also be prompted to join the Jam when they open Spotify.”

Then, the user who started the jam can invite others to join in one of three ways: “Turn on Bluetooth, then tap your phones together,” “Have your friends scan the QR code on your host screen,” or “Hit ‘share’ to send the link through social, text, SMS, and more.”

Once the Jam has been set up and multiple users are in, anybody in the Jam can “add songs to the queue, see who added which song, and receive recommendations, all from their own devices.” The Jam’s host has advanced control, though, as they can “determine who’s in the Jam, change the order of the tracks, or remove a song that doesn’t fit the vibe.”

Spotify also shared a promotional video showing off the feature, so check that out above and learn more about Jam here.

Lisa Cloud, the mother of Euphoria actor Angus Cloud, recalled the last conversation they had before his tragic death. “I love you, mama. You’re the best,” he said, she told People. “I’ll see you in the morning.”

Cloud was found dead in his family’s home in July, but his cause of death wasn’t revealed until last week. It was ruled “a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and more in what’s being ruled an accidental overdose,” according to TMZ. Lisa said, “It was predominantly the central nervous system depressants. It started to slow his heart and slow his breathing. He got tired from lack of oxygen. Everything just slowed down, and eventually his heart stopped and he went to sleep. But he didn’t kill himself.”

Euphoria co-star Zendaya described Cloud as feeling “like a little brother instantly; ironic because we played characters with the exact opposite dynamic. I’m lucky because I got to experience the most beautiful parts of him. I got to watch him create and I got to watch him discover the fact that he was an actor. A damn good one at that, and as many times as I would tell him or compliment his performance, I don’t think he ever truly believed it.”

A skate park is being built in Cloud’s honor. You can donate here.

(Via People)

In August, Taylor Swift delivered major news by announcing the arrival of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, a concert film chronicling her massive tour. The announcement indicated that the movie was scheduled for release in North American theaters on October 13. However, there was no information available at that time about an international release.

The news international Swifties have been waiting for has finally arrived, though, as this morning (September 26), the global release dates for the Eras Tour movie were announced, as well as how to get tickets.

Swift previously wrote of the movie, “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon [smiling emoji] Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film in theaters in North America! […] Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged [heart hands emoji] 1, 2, 3 LGB!!!! (iykyk)”

Check out the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour trailer above.

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Last month, Taylor Swift made a massive announcement, revealing that Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, a concert film of her show-stopping tour, was hitting theaters. The announcement indicated the movie was set to hit North American theaters on October 13, but at the time, there was no news about if or when it would be available internationally.

It turns out the movie has a journey much like the actual Eras Tour, hitting North America before opening up to the rest of the world: Today (September 26), the international release date for the Eras Tour concert film was announced: October 13.

When announcing the North American dates, Swift wrote, “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon [smiling emoji] Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film in theaters in North America! […] Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged [heart hands emoji] 1, 2, 3 LGB!!!! (iykyk)”

Check out the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour trailer above.

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If you are a fan of “I Wish You Roses” singer Kali Uchis, you only have a few chances to catch her live before the year ends. To finish out her live performances, the celebration of her latest album, Red Moon In Venus, Kali will conclude her Red Moon In Venus Tour on the United States’ West Coast. Tonight (September 26), the recording artist will take the Oakland Arena stage in Oakland, California, with special guest Tokischa.

With several projects in Kali’s multi-language discography, what records will she perform live? View the Red Moon In Venus Pt. II setlist according to Setlist.FM below. Underneath that, you will see the remaining tour dates.

1. “Muñekita”
2. “See You Again” (Tyler The Creator cover)
3. “Moonlight”
4. “Worth the Wait”
5. “Fantasy”
6. “La Luz (Fín)”
7. “Rica y Apretadita” (El General cover)
8. “Salvaje” (Gastam feat. Héctor ‘El Father’ y Don Omar cover)
9. “Labios Mordidos”
10. “Papi Chulo / Muñekita” (Lorna cover)
11. “Fue Mejor”
12. “Diabla/Te Mata”
13. “Speed
14. Just a Stranger
15. Piensa en mi(Grupo Mojado cover)
16. “Dame Beso / Muévete” (Unreleased song)
17. “Dead to Me”
18. “Loner”
19. “Blue”
20. “Moral Conscience”
21. “Sad Girlz Luv Money” (Amaarae cover)
22. “Not Too Late (Interlude)”
23. “Melting”
24. “Quiero Sentirme Bien”
25. “Hasta Cuando”
26. “No EresTu (Soy Yo)”
27. “Endlessly”
28. “Happy Now”
29. “I Wish You Roses”
30. “After the Storm”
31. “Telepatía”

09/26 — Oakland, California @ Oakland Arena
09/29 — Las Vegas, Nevada @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
09/30 — Los Angeles, California @ Hollywood Bowl
10/01 — San Bernardino, California @ Yaamava Theater
10/03 — El Paso, Texas @ UTEP Don Haskins Center

Everything in life can’t be explained away. Some things are just divinely ordered. Empress Of’s latest single, “Kiss Me,” featuring Rina Sawayama, might be an example of the stars’ alignment for this magical moment in music. What started after as a favorable business decision to tour together just sparked a creative collision that resulted in the betterment of pop music. To some, that statement could be taken as a ridiculous exaggeration, but fans of the pair would beg to differ.

In the India Harris-directed video is an angelic showing of the musicians’ outer worldly offerings. Empress and Rina embrace the light within themselves, manifesting into celestial beings roaming the world in search of connectivity.

“I’ll keep you up, I’ll dance around / Freeze time for you / If this is love, I’ll settle down / Just tell me to,” sings Empress.

Later in the song, Rina belts out, “Running around, I’ve never felt / So full of air (Yeah) / And when I breathe, I’m breathin’ life / Into our wings (Oh).”

They join in together on the chorus to harmonize, “Kiss me, kiss me slowly, slowly / Whisper, whisper, show me (Oh) / Show me (Show me) / That I’m your one and only / Kiss me, kiss me slowly, slowly / Whisper, whisper, show me / Show me (Show me).”

The track, which Valley Girl produced, is a divine showing of what pop can be when placed in the right hands.

Watch Empress Of’s video for the single “Kiss Me” featuring Rina Sawayama above.

Indie supergroup Boygenius, comprised of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, made it clear that they do not have an open line of communication with The 1975’s Matty Healy. However, there’s one collective of people that the musicians share everything with, and that’s their fans. On Monday, September 25, the band took to their official X (formerly Twitter) page to share an announcement with supporters.

“‘The Rest’ EP out Fri, Oct 13th,” read the message. They also revealed the official artwork for their forthcoming release.

The Rest EP will only feature four songs, including four new tracks. Boygenius is working to maintain the allure surrounding their next surprise. However, as a reward for fans, they revealed the name of the forthcoming lead single. Track one of the project, which will be the initial offering, is named “Black Hole.” The names of other songs set to appear on The Rest remain behind lock and key.

Boygenius did not say when the single would be released. However, they told fans that limited edition yellow 10” vinyl and CDs would be available for purchase. Life on the road must have kickstarted the group’s creative energy; it’s been less than a year since the release of their last album, The Record.

The Rest is out 10/ via Interscope Records. Find more information here.

Cassidy Hutchinson, the Mark Meadows aide who ratted on Donald Trump last summer at the Jan. 6 hearings, has a new book out. It’s called Enough, and it has even more dirt about the former president’s home stretch in office. There’s one about her old boss burning so many documents that his clothes smelled. There’s one about Donald Trump’s shallow reason for not wearing a mask. In another, she accuses Rudy Giuliani of fondling her with his “frozen fingers.” The fallen “America’s Mayor” isn’t the only one who hit on her.

As per Raw Story, on Monday Hutchinson spoke with Rachel Maddow on her MSNBC show, during which the host dwelled on six instances of Trump cronies groping or “creeping” on her. One of them was Matt Gaetz, who Hutchinson alleges did it twice. In one Gaetz “chuckled and brushed his thumb across my chin” before saying, “Has anyone ever told you you’re a national treasure?”

In another, during a visit to Camp David, Gaetz asked, in front of Meadows and his future sparring partner Kevin McCarthy, if she could “escort me to my cabin.” McCarthy told him, “Get a life, Matt.”

Maddow had reached out to Gaetz for a comment on the allegations. He wrote back, “I don’t remember either of these events and based on Cassidy’s prior false statements, I doubt they occurred.”

He also claimed they “did date…for a few weeks when we were both single years ago.” He said they “parted amicably and remained friends thereafter.”

Maddow admitted she was reluctant to ask Hutchinson about Gaetz’s claims, but a chuckling Hutchinson was more than happy to respond. She admitted they were friends “at points,” but that now he was “somebody that I personally do not hold in high regards in terms of trust.” She added that he “doesn’t have the best track record for relationships” — perhaps a subtle dig at the federal investigation into his ties to a sex trafficking ring.

She then twisted the knife, saying, “I never dated Matt Gaetz. I have much higher standards in men.” She added that he was a “very unserious politician, and we see that today with the ruckus that he is causing that he is causing on Capitol Hill with the spending negotiations.”

She concluded, “I don’t have much else to say else to say to somebody who’s more concerned about a sound bite than actually passing legislation.”

Of course, right now Gaetz has bigger fish to fry. He’s busy helping drive the country to another government shutdown, which he’s been trying to blame on the guy who allegedly mocked him when he tried to hit on Cassidy Hutchinson.

(Via Raw Story)

Grammy Award-winning reggaeton star Bad Bunny is a man of his word. On Sunday, September 24, the musician took to his official WhatsApp channel to let fans know they should expect his latest release soon. On Monday night, Bad Bunny made good on his promise by dropping his new single, “Un Preview.” On the Tainy- and La Paciencia-produced record, Bad Bunny ditches the rough exterior he often boats about to expose his much gentler romantic side.

Throughout the song, Bad Bunny shifts between rapping and singing to desperately declare that he’s looking for love. “Baby, I have no means, no / To try you and make me fall in love again / Don’t tell me anything / I don’t follow advice, no / Very crazy at the disco / I catch myself dancing / And I kiss your neck / Let them bite it,” Bad Bunny sings (in a rough translation).

Although the identity of the muse behind the track is supposed to be ambiguous, the video, directed by Stillz, featured two scenes in particular that subtly suggested it was Kendall Jenner-coded. In April, the pair were spotted horseback riding, which was creatively recreated in the video “Un Preview.” Another slick reference to their rumored relationship is the vintage car that Bad Bunny rests upon at one point. While the vehicle isn’t the same classic Chevy 409, the couple were photographed in June the automobile that appears in “Un Preview” bears a striking resemblance.

Watch Bad Bunny’s video for his new single “Un Preview” above.

For the most part, “Titi Me Preguntó” rapper Bad Bunny is an open book. When it comes to what critics refer to as “feminine” fashion choices or his rumored relationship with model Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny doesn’t mind flaunting his life choices to the general public. However, his music is a different case entirely.

Several musicians, including Ariana Grande, have had problem with leakers. Bad Bunny has not. Instead he’s kept a watchful eye over his unreleased music. To keep fans updated on his forthcoming projects, he’s using WhatsApp’s new channels feature. On his official page, Bunny revealed the release date for his next single, “Un Preview.”

In a note uploaded to the channel Sunday, September 24, he wrote, “In case you like it and are interested to know, [the song] comes out tomorrow, Monday (September 25) at 8 p.m. Puerto Rico time.” Bad Bunny followed up the message with a 17-second teaser of the track. The lyrics roughly translated to, “Baby, I know that when you dare, I’m going to fall in love.”

According to Bad Bunny, after the song is made public, fans shouldn’t expect anything else anytime soon. “It is a small preview of what is coming next year. Possible that this will be the last song [from me] this year,” he wrote.