Michael Jackson was the King of Pop and every king has a court. It’s no surprise he worked with several other megastars across genres over the course of his life. Some of those collaborations are classic and others are tragic.
1. Justin Timberlake
“Love Never Felt So Good” is a posthumous disco duet with Justin Timberlake. It’s not as good as Jackson’s classic disco tracks but it has an infectious, cherry energy. It feels more like a prequel to Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” than anything else.
The song has some great timing. It came out in 2014. 2013 saw a huge revival of disco music with hits like Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” while it was a song from the vaults, “Love Never Felt So Good” felt practically modern! The tune appeared on the posthumous album Xscape. Xscape is not Thriller,...
1. Justin Timberlake
“Love Never Felt So Good” is a posthumous disco duet with Justin Timberlake. It’s not as good as Jackson’s classic disco tracks but it has an infectious, cherry energy. It feels more like a prequel to Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” than anything else.
The song has some great timing. It came out in 2014. 2013 saw a huge revival of disco music with hits like Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” while it was a song from the vaults, “Love Never Felt So Good” felt practically modern! The tune appeared on the posthumous album Xscape. Xscape is not Thriller,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Cardi B gets “better and better-er” in a self-assured single and appears alongside Sza on a sugary new Flo Milli remix, Kacey Musgraves has an existential crisis, and Becky G delivers an energetic dance jam. Plus, new tracks from Gunna, Zayn, and J-Lo.
Cardi B, “Enough [Miami]” (YouTube)
Kacey Musgraves, “The Architect” (YouTube)
Flo Milli feat. Sza and Cardi B, “Never Lose Me (Remix)” (YouTube)
Gunna feat.
Cardi B, “Enough [Miami]” (YouTube)
Kacey Musgraves, “The Architect” (YouTube)
Flo Milli feat. Sza and Cardi B, “Never Lose Me (Remix)” (YouTube)
Gunna feat.
- 3/15/2024
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Given the success rate of most marriages, especially ones made and marketed in Hollywood, it’s a testament to Jennifer Lopez’s unyielding faith in love that she recorded an entire concept album, This Is Me…Now, revolving around her rekindled romance with husband Ben Affleck. “When I was a girl they’d ask me what I’d be/A woman in love is what I grew up wantin’ to be,” she admits, feminism be damned, on the opening track.
Throughout her ninth studio album, Lopez repeatedly refers to the “destiny” and “fate” of her relationship with Affleck without so much as a hint of irony or skepticism. “We get to have a do-over, forever,” she confidently declares on “This Time Around.” Maybe she’s just always been playing the long game. After all, the whole conceit behind “Dear Ben,” a track from her 2002 album This Is Me…Then, aged terribly—until it didn’t.
Throughout her ninth studio album, Lopez repeatedly refers to the “destiny” and “fate” of her relationship with Affleck without so much as a hint of irony or skepticism. “We get to have a do-over, forever,” she confidently declares on “This Time Around.” Maybe she’s just always been playing the long game. After all, the whole conceit behind “Dear Ben,” a track from her 2002 album This Is Me…Then, aged terribly—until it didn’t.
- 2/15/2024
- by Sal Cinquemani
- Slant Magazine
After nearly 10 years, Jennifer Lopez is releasing a new solo album.
Upon signing a new recording and publishing partnership with BMG — announced by Billboard — Lopez is gearing up to drop her ninth studio album, This Is Me…Now, under the global alliance.
The 13 track project will mark Lopez’s first studio album as a solo artist in nine years after 2014’s A.K.A. on Capitol Records, which peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Rocks Snakeskin Boots & Fringe Jacket At New York Fashion Week
Lopez’s latest music ventures include last year’s new version of her 2014 track “Same Girl” (off A.K.A.) — a remix featuring French Montana that she released for her Netflix documentary “Halftime” — along with “This Land Is Your Land (2021 Inauguration)” featuring United States Marine Band, which she sang at Joe Biden’s inauguration. Prior to that, her last album — 2022’s Marry Me...
Upon signing a new recording and publishing partnership with BMG — announced by Billboard — Lopez is gearing up to drop her ninth studio album, This Is Me…Now, under the global alliance.
The 13 track project will mark Lopez’s first studio album as a solo artist in nine years after 2014’s A.K.A. on Capitol Records, which peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Rocks Snakeskin Boots & Fringe Jacket At New York Fashion Week
Lopez’s latest music ventures include last year’s new version of her 2014 track “Same Girl” (off A.K.A.) — a remix featuring French Montana that she released for her Netflix documentary “Halftime” — along with “This Land Is Your Land (2021 Inauguration)” featuring United States Marine Band, which she sang at Joe Biden’s inauguration. Prior to that, her last album — 2022’s Marry Me...
- 9/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Tl;Dr:
The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” is similar to one of Hanson’s songs in an obvious way. A member of Hanson discussed the similarity. The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” was once the most popular song in the United States.
The Beatles‘ “Penny Lane” inspired one of Hanson’s songs. A member of Hanson said the tune was referencing the Fab Four on a subconscious level. Notably, the track in question appeared on one of Hanson’s successful albums.
The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ inspired Hanson’s ‘Penny & Me’ in a subconscious way
During a 2004 interview with Songfacts, Hanson’s Zac Hanson said the members of his band became interested in the music of the 1960s at a young age. In addition, he was asked about his band’s song “Penny & Me.” “Penny was a reference to ‘Penny Lane,’ The Beatles,” he said. “It’s a great name, and also just referencing...
The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” is similar to one of Hanson’s songs in an obvious way. A member of Hanson discussed the similarity. The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” was once the most popular song in the United States.
The Beatles‘ “Penny Lane” inspired one of Hanson’s songs. A member of Hanson said the tune was referencing the Fab Four on a subconscious level. Notably, the track in question appeared on one of Hanson’s successful albums.
The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ inspired Hanson’s ‘Penny & Me’ in a subconscious way
During a 2004 interview with Songfacts, Hanson’s Zac Hanson said the members of his band became interested in the music of the 1960s at a young age. In addition, he was asked about his band’s song “Penny & Me.” “Penny was a reference to ‘Penny Lane,’ The Beatles,” he said. “It’s a great name, and also just referencing...
- 6/27/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A few years ago, Jessica Pratt attended a screening of Opening Night, the 1977 cult classic film from director John Cassavetes. A gut-wrenching portrayal of the psychological nightmares that can go into sharing art with the world, the movie went on to become a source of inspiration as she wrote her upcoming third record, Quiet Signs (out February 8th via Mexican Summer/City Slang). “Sometimes when you see a film, especially an emotional, anguishing film like that, it can just simmer in your subconscious for a while,” Pratt says. “It definitely did that for me.
- 12/12/2018
- by Sam Sodomsky
- Rollingstone.com
The new trailer for the unwieldily titled Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Lightning Thief has been shoved online and you can watch it below. While there aren't exactly solid looks at the rest of the cast, this new promo does however offer more footage than the previous teaser. This time around, we get to see Pierce Brosnan's bushy beard as Chiron, and quick glimpses at Rosario Dawson (Persephone) and Steve Coogan (Hades). But pay close attention to the statues that the kids see in the museum - you might see a few more familiar...
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- 9/18/2009
- by James White
- TotalFilm
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