Month: March 2023

Janet Jackson will detail her upcoming ‘Together Again’ tour in the new documentary, ‘Janet Jackson: Family First’. 

Lifetime and A&E announced that the networks have greenlit a continuation of the story of the superstar’s life and career, which serves as the follow-up to last year’s documentary ‘Janet Jackson.’ The new documentary will also reveal Janet’s efforts to reunite the family band with her brother Randy for the first time in 40 years. According to the networks, “Janet Jackson: Family First” will “chronicle the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, author, actor, philanthropist and global icon as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, and her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance.” Janet’s first tour in four years was announced back in December. The 33-date run will kick off April 14 in Hollywood, Florida and end at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on June 21. The tour will celebrate her 50-year career and focus on 1997’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ and 1993’s ‘Janet’ alongside her greatest hits.

Said Janet in a statement: “I was touched by the love and support from the wonderful fans who enjoyed the documentary last year. I am excited to continue to share my story, and welcome fans into my life and the ‘Together Again’ tour. Thank you for your never-ending support, and I hope you enjoy the next chapter. Randy Jackson added: “In this next chapter in the documentary, Janet and I are thrilled to welcome viewers on the road with us as we embark on the ‘Together Again’ tour, celebrating the milestone of 50 years of Janet’s career with fans across the country. We look forward to the continued partnership with Lifetime and A&E, and to sharing our family with viewers.”

‘Janet Jackson: Family First’ is currently filming. No release date has been confirmed as of press time, but it will simulcast on Lifetime and A&E.

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Meghan Trainor shared her new single and accompanying video for “Mother,” which appears on the new Deluxe Edition of her recent album Takin’ It Back.

Trainor enlisted mother-of-all-mothers Kris Jenner to star in the video for “Mother,” directed by longtime collaborator Charm LaDonna. The pair dance and sing along to the doo-wop inspired track, which samples The Chordettes’s 1954 hit, “Mr. Sandman.” Said Trainor: “I’m beyond excited to finally share ‘Mother’ with the world!  This song is my response to being in the industry for almost a decade now and still finding myself in situations where I am talked down to or made to feel like my opinion isn’t valid. It’s for anyone who is in a situation where they feel like they are being mansplained to and want to take their power back.”

Trainor’s Takin’ It Back (Deluxe Edition) includes the album’s original 16 tracks as well as three new tracks – “Mother,” “Grow Up,” and “Special Delivery” featuring Max — and the remix of “Made You Look” featuring Kim Petras.

Check out the video for “Mother” – here.

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Ellie Goulding revealed that she performed a secret concert which fans will soon be able to watch. The singer announced her concert special Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens will premiere on Amazon Freevee on March 31. The special was directed by Liz Clare, who previously helmed An Audience with Adele.

Goulding described on Instagram how meaningful it was to perform at West Sussex’s Wakehurst Kew Gardens botanical gardens, said to be the world’s largest and most diverse. She said she was honored to “perform exclusive songs from my new album Higher than Heaven among the giant succulents and lily pads … I can’t wait for you to share this magical experience.”

In addition to performing, Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens will see Goulding in an in-depth conversation about her new album, life as a mom and the importance of conservation. The upcoming concert special will lead up to the release of Ellie’s new studio album, Higher Than Heaven, which arrives April 7.  You can pre-order Higher Than Heaven – here.

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Miley Cyrus has shared the official music video for her latest single, ‘River,’ which appears on the pop star’s eighth studio album ‘Endless Summer Vacation.’  In the black-and-white visuals, the singer dances under a spotlight on a raised, lit-up platform and later in the video, water begins to rain on the performers as ‘River’ intensifies towards the end.

Cyrus explained recently on social media that ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ was split into two parts, ‘AM’ and ‘PM’: “The ‘AM’ to me is representing the morning time, where there’s a buzz and an energy and there’s a potential of new possibilities. It’s a new day … As for the ‘PM’ part … At nighttime, it feels like there’s a slinky, seediness and kind of a grime but a glamour at the same time. In the evening, it’s a great time for rest, it’s a time to recover. Or it’s a time to go out and experience the wild side. In LA, there’s a certain energy to the night and you can feel trouble boil up to the surface and it’s very inspiring to me.”

‘Endless Summer Vacation,’ described by Cyrus as a “love letter to LA”, was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It and Tyler Johnson.  Take a look at the video for “River” – here.

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