H.E.R. and Tauren Wells premiered the video for their duet, "Hold Us Together (Hope Mix). In March, the two artists released the "Hope Mix" of "Hold Us Together," originally recorded by H.E.R. for the soundtrack of the Disney+ film Safety. Written by H.E.R. and Josiah Bassey, the song shares a timely message of hope and encourages listeners to hold on through difficult times. H.E.R. is fresh off of two GRAMMY® wins for Song of the Year ("I Can't Breathe") and Best R&B Song (Robert Glasper's "Better Than I Imagined" featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello) and earning an OSCAR® for Best Original Song ("Fight For You" from the award-winning film "Judas and the Black Messiah)."

Canadian Youtube star Justin Bieber got his start by Usher beating the likes of Justin Timberlake and opened the doors for the young star. Usher fully intended for Bieber to become another iconic name for his generation. But with Bieber having grown so much since the release of his debut album, "My World 2.0", it seems appropriate to look back at the record that broke him as an international star when released on March 19, 2010. Bieber's backstory is well covered: arguably the biggest YouTube star of them all, the Canadian, was spotted on the site in 2007 by Scooter Braun, signed to a major label a year later, and hit the US charts by the summer of 2009. Lifted from the "My World" EP, his debut single, “One Time,” went Top 20 on both sides of the Atlantic and seemed to suggest that Bieber’s sights were set squarely on the teen market. It all changed when “Baby” released on radio in January 2010. Bieber collaborated with rapper Ludacris. It is an infectious piece of ear candy with a chorus that’s hard to get out of your head. In evidence to this day, one of Bieber’s most excellent skills is his ability to tread the tricky tightrope between out-and-out pop and a grittier, urban sound that keeps things contemporary. Having Usher as his early mentor won’t have hurt his development, but getting Ludacris to appear on this most mainstream of his early hits certainly helped. Then there was “Somebody To Love” that represented another one of Bieber’s signature moves: the floor-filling anthem, as was "My World 2.0" second single. Usher had considered the Eurodance flavour of the track for release before being passed to his protégé. Usher later returned to the way, adding vocals to a remix, but it remains most effective in its original form. Justin would revisit this dance genre time and time in the years ahead. The album, which consisted of ten tracks on the standard release, Justin serves up a balanced mix of material. In an earlier era and accompanied by a piano, the soul-tinged ballad “U Smile” Bieber was enthusiastic about the cut, co-written by Jerry Duplessis, who had worked with The Fugees—calling it one of the best things he had recorded to date. Then you have songs like “Stuck In The Moment” and “Runaway Love” that have a distinct early-soul sound. It’s a leap to call them Motown-influenced, but there’s something of the legendary label’s spirited, melodic genius in the recordings. Elsewhere, “Never Let You Go” is a hook-heavy synth ballad that would have worked just as well for any of the era’s reigning pop divas – this was universal hit-making in the broadest sense of the word. And when Justin teams up with Jessica Jarrell for the ballad “Overboard,” the blend of their voices makes them virtually indistinguishable. The album deserves more praise than it was given, as it contains hit songs such as “Baby” and “U Smile.” In 2010 at the American Music Awards, Bieber’s album got nominated and won in four different categories: winning artist of the year, beating pop singers such as Katy Perry and Kesha. Even if people disliked Bieber, everyone knows the catchy tune “Baby.” With its best-in-class vocals, canny collaborations, a palette of well-matched styles, and some of the best songwriting of its day, "My Way 2.0" shows that the future King Of Pop was already sizing up his throne.

Multiple Grammy-winning and 2020’s most live-streamed artist Norah Jones has released her first full live album ‘Til We Meet Again, back in April. We now get a Japanese edition of her live album with one bonus track titled "Sunrise" (2017 Osaka Castle Hall). The collection presents globe-spanning performances from the U.S., France, Italy, Brazil, and Argentina recorded between 2017-2019. These include drummer Brian Blade, bassist Christopher Thomas and Jesse Murphy, organist Pete Remm guitarist Jesse Harris, flutist Jorge Continentino, and Marcelo Costa. Ten of the 14 songs come from either her first two albums or the singles she released between 2016′s Day Break and 2020′s "Pick Me Off The Floor."

1. SHAED | DIZZY Multi-PlatinumAmerican trio SHAED has dropped a new single and album-opener, "Dizzy," The song is lifted from their highly anticipated debut LP "High Dive," which arrives on May 14th via Photo Finish Records. The song’s suspenseful production – courtesy of twin brothers Spencer and Max Ernst – and Chelsea Lee’s haunting vocal hooks are further bolstered by an equally stunning music video directed by Daniel St. Ours. Dizzy and High Dive find SHAED tackling their vices, anxieties, depression, and insecurities head-on while taking a deep dive toward self-discovery. 2. BRYNN ELLIOTT | LETTER TO A GIRL 26-year-old songstress Brynn Elliott has released a new song titled "Letter To A Girl." The new track is a letter to her younger self, including all the things she wishes she had told herself in those moments of scrutinizing herself in the mirror, going through heartache and generally just trying to make sense of this crazy world. “‘Letter To A Girl’ was one of the first songs she wrote for her upcoming project, and it’s a song that encapsulates all of the project’s themes. 3. THE ACES | DON'T FREAK Indie-pop quartet the Aces are back with a new track titled "Don't Freak" and their first release since their upbeat, widely adored sophomore LP, "Under My Influence." This is a must-listen as it is an important narrative following lead singer Cristal Ramirez‘s struggle with mental health. Not only is this an introspective track many people across the world can relate to, but it also serves as a song of advocacy as it arrives just in time for the start of May, deemed as Mental Health Awareness Month. 4. SARAH BARRIOS | HAVE WE MET BEFORE (WITH ERIC NAM) Sarah Barrios has collaborated with Korean singer, songwriter and television host Eric Nam on a brand new song titled "Have We Met Before." A romantic, cinematic montage in a sonic form, the track is a heartwarming pop ballad that embodies a timeless romance between two people who are destined for one another. This is not the first time these two have worked together, as Sarah and Eric have previously co-written the Korean singers 2018's single "I Don't Miss You." 5. ALEC BENJAMIN | THE WAY YOU FELT Singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona Alec Benjamin has returned with a new song titled "The Way You Felt." The track was produced by Sir Nolan and Lenno and served as his first single since his debut album “These Two Windows,” which was released last May. Alec Benjamin shared on social media, “Video live on YouTube .. Excited to share this new chapter with you guys, hope you like it." In January, he joined Chinese actress Zhao Lu Si's new song “Water Fountain,” where he performed in Chinese.

17-year-old Australian sensation The Kid LAROI premieres his new music video with Miley Cyrus titled "Without You." The video is directed by Cyrus that dropped on Friday (April 30), the pair snuggle on a blanket under a neon tree in Miley's back yard, hang out on the hood of a graffiti-covered box truck in an abandoned McDonald's parking lot and throw their arms around each other while leaning on a giant mushroom. "Without You" has become a crossover hit for the Australian Laroi, who released it as a single last December after including it on the “Savage” deluxe of his debut mixtape "F*ck Love" in November.

24-year old Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Bow Anderson has shared her latest single, "Hate That I Fell In Love With You." Most of the song is accompanied by Anderson’s soulful vocals and piano until the strings come in. This serves as her first new material since her debut EP "New Wave." plus breakout singles "Sweater." "Heavy’ and ‘Island." The track also arrives with news of her first-ever live shows, at Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s on 22nd September and London’s Courtyard on 7th October. Bow Anderson found her footing into the music industry unconventionally filled with fearless highs, and life-changing turns before ultimately reaching her status as one of the UK’s most refreshing pop vocalists. The singer-songwriter struck gold when she met songwriters and producers Jamie Scott and Jonny Coffer. Together, they came up with Anderson’s viral debut hit “Sweater” that dropped right as the world went into lockdown. She has found a formula with her collaborators that truly represented her artistic voice – a balance of soul and pop melodies.

Here is an unreleased track from Texas-born Selena Gomez that features long-time friend Cody Simpson. They both made a version of Ally Simpson’s single ‘Roll 'Em Up’ that was planned to be released in Gomez's album "Revival." The track was recorded in 2016, and it’s about Selena’s parent's relationship. The heartbeat represents her in the uterus when her mom was pregnant and had problems with her dad. In recent news, Selena Gomez just debuted platinum blonde hair with curtain bangs. According to her stylists, Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri, co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon, transforming Selena's signature brunette bob took eight hours and 200 foils to achieve.

Dawn Richard released her debut album "Second Line." Now she has dropped a music video for the single “Boomerang.” In the video, Richard dances in a sparkly fringed catsuit in the Monty Marsh–directed visual. The "Second Line" follows Richard’s 2019 LP new breed. In press materials, Richard described her new album as “a movement to bring pioneering Black women in electronic music to the forefront.”

UK Pop trio Little Mix has dropped the music video for the new version of their song “Confetti,” which features female rapper Saweetie. The new video features Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK's cast in what is undoubtedly the most iconic crossover of all time. The Confetti vid features fan faves of the latest Drag Race UK series – Bimini, Tayce and A’Whora. “Confetti” is the title track to the group’s sixth and latest album, which peaked at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart last November. It’s the fourth single from the LP and the follow-up to “Sweet Melody,” which gave the trio their fifth U.K. No. 1.

Anthony Ramos, soon to be on big screens in the upcoming In the "Heights movie," has released the music video for his single, "Say, Less." Ramos wrote and performed the song with his In the Heights co-star Melissa Barrera joining him on screen for the music video. Ramos' career has quickly taken off after creating the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton in 2015. He's been seen on screen in films including "A Star is Born," "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," and "Trolls World Tour," and released albums in 2018 and 2019.

Will Young has announced details of his new album and unveiled its lead single, titled "Daniel." The brand-new track, a take on Bat For Lashes' 2009 single, is out now, following its first play on BBC Radio 2 alongside the new music video. "Daniel" is Will's first single from his new album "Crying On The Bathroom Floor," a record that sees Will reimagine songs by female pop artists he admires, including Robyn, Solange and Lykke Li. Speaking about the project, Will says: “I’ve always enjoyed singing other people’s songs. There is a liberation to it. It’s how I feel when I approach a script. I have reverence for the piece of art and the artist who created it”, says Will Young of the LP. Will's new album is accompanied by a mini UK tour covering five venues across the UK in September. Tickets go on sale on April 28. "Crying on the Bathroom Floor" is due on August 6 and available to pre-order now on CD, Standard Black and Deluxe Marbled Turquoise Vinyl, and Sage Green Cassette. A Signed CD and Photo Card bundle are available via Amazon.

US singer-songwriter Billie Ellish has unleashed a brand new single called. "Your Power" alongside a new music video. The track is soft and spare, with Eilish's haunting vocals over an acoustic guitar, pleading in the chorus, "Try not to abuse your power." After revealing the news of her upcoming sophomore "Happier Than Ever" album earlier this week, Billie Eilish has decided to make fans happy and release new music. The music video, directed by Eilish herself, shows her sitting on the side of a mountain in the California desert. During the song's second verse, a snake slowly wraps itself around her neck and torso, perhaps a metaphor for the suffocating power of the song's subject. The new album includes two songs previously released last year: the jazzy, well-received ballad “My Future” and the contemptuous multi-format radio hit “Therefore I Am.” Her new album "Happier Than Ever" is out on July 30 via Darkroom/Interscope.

LA-based artist Glüme has released her debut album "The Internet" via Italians Do It Better label. Glüme’s backstory is as theatrical as it is mysterious. Describing herself as a ‘Walmart Marilyn Monroe,’ her bio states that she’s a child star turned singer whose struggles with a heart condition called Prinzmetal angina have given her an outsider’s view on the world. Looking like a ’30s screen icon yet displaying a doll-like demeanour. The twelve-track album of her synthy dream pop record on the surface and a melancholic undertow reveals an intriguing depth underneath the bright fluorescent lights. Imagine Lara Del Ray, Weyes Blood, MotherMary, Joon, Chromatics, and other Italians Do It Better label-mates, St Vincent, and a David Lynchian pop movie soundtrack all selected for an algorithm, and Glume is what you might get directed back at you in return.

Ty Dolla $ign drops a new music video for his single ladies anthem "By Yourself" featuring Jhené Aiko and Mustard, originally featured on his 2020 album "Featuring Ty Dolla $ign," Still, He joins the troupe in the visual Ty Dolla $ign co-directed with Alex Bittan, which also stars actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish. She links arms with a mystery man (that's not her A-list boyfriend, Common) while her fed-up voicemail message plays in the background. Aiko, who starred in the "Body Language" video with Ty and her boyfriend Big Sean in December, posts up with her collaborator and bodies her verse about not needing a man, but hitting him up only when she wants to.

Jorja Smith has shared an accompanying music video for her latest single, “Gone.” Shot by Erin Corrian-Alexis and edited by Ivor Alice and Smith herself, the sorrowful visual is presented in a DIY setup and simply sees the artist walking and driving around the city at night. She ends the music video with what seems like a preview of her upcoming single, however, a release date or title was not revealed. “Gone” is set to appear on the artist’s upcoming project "Be Right Back," which will feature eight tracks including “Gone” and “Addicted” and an appearance from rising South London rapper Shaybo on “Bussdown.”

Willow Smith continues to push the boundaries of music with no interest in being stuck within any particular category. This is definitely the case with her new single “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l,” a pop-punk outing featuring Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. The single centers on the idea of being the best version of yourself, even if you don’t think that is possible to achieve. While Willow’s sonic influences are evident, the lyrics were inspired by a quote from a swami that urges everyone to embrace the good, the bad and the ugly about themselves. The accompanying visuals for the track are reminiscent of classic rock and roll videos, with WILLOW rocking wild fashions that range from colourful to goth, playing around with a cool-looking guitar. Unfortunately, Barker doesn’t make an appearance in the short-yet-energetic clip. Last year, WILLOW released the ten-track offering "The Anxiety," a collaborative effort with frequent collaborator Tyler Cole — the same individual who handled production behind “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l.”

After first sharing the song last month, two weeks ago, Gwen released an updated version of the song, bolstered by the addition of Saweetie. Now Gwen put out another music video, this time for the original version of “Slow Clap.” a solo version. “Slow Clap” opens with a quick preview of the chorus before moving into a bouncing, reggae-tinged verse. Gwen describes different hero-and-villain scenarios, setting herself up for an ultimate comeback. Stefani co-wrote the original “Slow Clap” with songwriter/producer Ross Golan and songwriter Luke Niccoli. She also co-wrote her previous single, December’s “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” with the pair. Stefani’s last record, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas," arrived in October 2017.

Australian pop music singer-songwriter Mia Rodriguez achieved success via Tiktok as it has become the modern-day music-industry complex. The app has become so very interwoven with the marketing of artists. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Mia Rodriguez started by posting covers and other content on TikTok in May 2018. Within a few months of sharing her first video, the teenager had racked up over 2 million followers. Scrolling through Mia’s earliest content, it is easy to see why the 18-year-old connected so quickly and so readily with her young audience. Mixing gothic e-girl aesthetics with a voice as soft and soothing as angels. The young artist signed with the teams at Chugg Music and City Pop Records after catching the attention of Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and music-industry veteran Michale Chugg. Her debut single, “Emotion,” followed soon after. Bringing together Mia’s sugar-sweet dulcet tones with a foundation-shaking bassline and backing screams, “Emotion” was a hit, with the song reaching over 2 million streams on Spotify alone. In April 2020, she released her second single, “Psycho.” and taking advantage of her deep, dark, twisted sense of humour with a bassline that goes harder than most dubstep or EDM bangers. Mia Rodriguez is undoubtedly on her way to superstar stardom, from style to sound; the Australian act is the full package. It is only a matter of time until Mia’s goth-pop goodness is making its presence known throughout the rest of the world.

Italian singer-songwriter Annalisa released her seventh studio album called "Nuda10," a reissue edition with 5 unreleased tracks. It includes the new song titled "Dieci," which was presented at the 2021 Sanremo Festival. The two singles released from the record were "Vento sulla Luna," which was released on November 28, 2019, while the second was "Houseparty," released on April 15, 2020. Annalisa became famous after participating in the tenth edition of the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2010–2011, where she finished in second place. Subsequently, Annalisa participated in the Festival of Sanremo 2013 with the song "Scintille" and finished ninth.

The winners of the world's biggest movie awards show were revealed live on ABC's telecast of the 93d Oscars with a starry list of A-list guests in attendance, including Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Harrison Ford and Reese Witherspoon. Pitt, last year's Best Supporting Actor winner, was also joined by 2020 winners Renée Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix and Laura Dern at the awards ceremony. In addition to the winners, the Oscars saw Tyler Perry and the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) honoured with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. This is the first time the Academy has awarded two recipients. This year's awards show was markedly different from previous ceremonies, with the producers making the Oscars "look more like a movie, not a television show," they said in a press release last month. See the full list of winners below. Best Picture The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Actor Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Anthony Hopkins, The Father Gary Oldman, Mank Steven Yeun, Minari Best Actress Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman Frances McDormand, Nomadland Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman Best Director Lee Isaac Chung, Minari Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman David Fincher, Mank Thomas Vinterberg, Another Round Chloé Zhao, Nomadland Best Supporting Actress Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy Olivia Colman, The Father Amanda Seyfried, Mank Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari Best Supporting Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7 Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami Paul Raci, Sound of Metal Lakeith Stanfield, Judas and the Black Messiah Best International Feature Another Round Better Days Collective The Man Who Sold His Skin Quo Vadis, Aida? Best Animated Feature Onward Over the Moon Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Soul Wolfwalkers Best Documentary Feature Collective Crip Camp The Mole Agent My Octopus Teacher Time Best Original Score Da 5 Bloods Mank Minari News of the World Soul Best Original Song “Fight for You,” Judas and the Black Messiah “Hear My Voice,” The Trial of the Chicago 7 “Husavik,” Eurovision Song Contest “Io Si (Seen),” The Life Ahead “Speak Now,” One Night in Miami Best Original Screenplay Judas and the Black Messiah Minari Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Adapted Screenplay Borat Subsequent Moviefilm The Father Nomadland One Night in Miami The White Tiger Best Cinematography Judas and the Black Messiah Mank News of the World Nomadland The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Makeup and Hairstyling Emma Hillbilly Elegy Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank Pinocchio Best Costume Design Emma Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank Mulan Pinocchio Best Film Editing The Father Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Sound Greyhound Mank News of the World Soul Sound of Metal Best Live-Action Short Feeling Through The Letter Room The Present Two Distant Strangers White Eye Best Animated Short Burrow Genius Loci If Anything Happens I Love You Opera Yes-People Best Documentary Short Colette A Concerto is a Conversation Do Not Split Hunger Ward A Love Song for Latasha Best Visual Effects Love and Monsters The Midnight Sky Mulan The One and Only Ivan Tenet Best Production Design The Father Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank News of the World Tenet