Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best music has to offer – and ET has you covered for everything in between.
It’s the end of an era! Last weekend in Vancouver, Taylor Swift closed what she called “the most exciting chapter of my entire life to date” with her historic Era’s Tour. She took her final bow in front of 60,000 fans, highlighting five sentimental songs that she said “encapsulate what I’m feeling tonight.” Taylor’s tour is the first in history to gross over $2 billion with a total sold-out attendance of over 10 million Swifties. ET also learned that Taylor gave $197 million in bonuses to everyone who worked on her tour. As she stated on her last night, “the trip created such a space of joy and togetherness and love.”
Taylor has been busy this week ahead of her 35th birthday – Taylor took time this week to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, where she took time to chat with patients and take photos and videos. Taylor also dominated the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, taking home the most wins with 10 including Top Artist – she made history with the most career wins with 49.
Also last weekend, stars took to the stage in Los Angeles at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 presented by Capital One. Shaboozey opened the stage and performed his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Paris Hilton had the crowd on their feet with her DJ performance, Benson Boone wore a Santa-inspired look and sang her hits including “Beautiful Things” and SZA closed out the night with his hits including “Kiss Me More” and “Kill Bill”.
Yesterday, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith hosted the 11th Annual TDE Holiday Charity Concert and Community Party featuring artists SZA, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii and more. They will also have a Giveback Day that will include a toy giveaway, raffles, youth sports programming and more. The event presented by TDE’s Top Dawg Love the Kids charity has become a holiday tradition for Nickerson Gardens residents and members of the surrounding LA communities.
Earlier this week, Bunnie XO sat down with Dolly Parton for her Stupid blonde podcast. Dolly talked about her childhood and family life, and where she got her work ethic and creativity from. She also shared how she found her confidence to perform and how she discovered her ability to rhyme and write at the age of 8. Dolly also opened up about Carl, her husband of 58 years, saying “he’s a good dude He’s quiet and I’m loud and we’re funny Oh he’s funny and I think one of the things that’s made it last so long over the years… we love each other, we respect each other but we’re having a lot of fun.”
Metallica will have their annual All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert & Auction December 13 at The YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. This marks the fourth year of the foundation’s benefit concert, which aims to create sustainable communities by tackling issues including hunger and workforce education. Jimmy Kimmel will host, SistaStrings and Sammy Hagar & Friends will open the show, and other expected talent includes Jason Momoa, Jeff Ament, Tom Morello and more.
Hayley Kiyoko has announced her big screen directorial debut with her new film “Girls Like Girls”. She shared that “it’s been such a challenging journey to bring this film to life and it feels like a huge victory to finally share it with all of you! I can’t wait for the world to see this story. I hope it inspires people to believe in queer joy and chase their dreams, no matter how long it takes.” Hayley also announced her second novel, “Where There’s Room for Us.”
Snoop Dogg has released his long-awaited album Missionary which was produced by Dr. Dre. It’s only the second time they’ve completed a full body of work together since Snoop’s debut album in 1994. Snoop’s new album features Eminem, 50 Cent, Jelly Roll, Method Man, Jhené Aiko and more.
Plus, new music from Will Smith, Offset, Victoria Monét, Mario, FLETCHER and more!
Missionary – Snoop Dogg
“TANTRUM” – Will Smith & Joyner Lucas
The world changed on me – Fat Joe
“Swing My Way” – Offset
A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements – Victoria Monét
“Show Me” – NE-YO
Glad you came – Mario
Last Christmas 40th Anniversary EP – WHAM!
THE ANTIDOTE: FLETCHER LIVE – FLETCHER
Winter glow – FIFTY FIFTY
MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESSES – DDG
“No Way” – ian
“light dark light” – Peace again.. feat Angie McMahon
Goddess Unplugged – BANKS
“This Black Girl” – Tank and the Bangas
“Archangel” – Olly Alexander
“Dreamwalking” – CAPYAC & Reggie Watts
“Kansas” – Clever feat Struggle Jennings
“Under The Sun” – Maggie Rose with Charlotte Sands
“The Door Is Unlocked” – Noah Hicks