Tune In: Jennifer Hudson Announces Her First Holiday Album
Let’s wrap up the summer with some of this week’s music news.
Adele Is Taking A Break After Last Show In Munich
The icon herself Adele has a special place in all of our hearts with her powerful ballads and cheeky personality.
Now, the singer has announced she will be taking a well deserved break after her Las Vegas residency. “I just need a rest,” the singer emotionally expressed at her last show in Munich. “I’ve spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and I want to live it now.”
We love you Adele!
Jennifer Hudson Announces First Holiday Album
A holiday album is coming soon and it’s done by none other than EGOT queen Jennifer Hudson!
Following the news of her signing onto Interscope Records, the artist will be releasing her first ever holiday album The Gift Of Love. The album features original songs alongside classic holiday tunes such as “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Auld Land Syne.” Hudson has also grabbed South African quintet The Joy for a modern acapella of “Carol Of The Bells” and Grammy winner Common for original song “Almost Christmas.”
The Gift of Love will be released on October 18.
Linkin Park Announce New Album, World Tour, And New Vocalist
After the tragic passing of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, fans have wondered if the band will continue to make music. Now, we have answers!
The band has been on the search for a new vocalist and finally landed on singer Emily Armstrong. But wait, that’s not all! They’ve also announced a new album From Zero, world tour dates, and new drummer Colin Brittain. This marks the band’s first time performing since playing the Bennington tribute show in 2017. The band has also flooded their social media with glimpses of Armstrong’s performance.
Find more information on the album and tour on the band’s website.
First Look At New Season Of The Masked Singer With ‘Pompeii’ Cover
The Masked Singer is returning to our screens later this month. Let’s dive into the first look!
The hit celebrity competition show just dropped its first look into the upcoming season with a moody cover of Bastille’s “Pompeii” by a character named Ship. They also revealed two new costumes: Leaf Sheep and Woodpecker, alongside previously mentioned costume Chess Piece.
Any guesses? The Masked Singer returns to Fox on September 25.
Halsey Reveals Release Date For New Album
After sending fans on a scavenger hunt, Halsey has dropped the cover art and release date for her new album!
The singer sent her fans on a five-city scavenger hunt to uncover time capsules from clues dropped on the singer’s social media. From there, fans discovered the album cover to Halsey’s newest album The Great Impersonator. The cover features the artist with rosy cheeks, doll-like eyelashes, and a dark lip.
“I made this record in the space between life and death,” she said on Instagram. “And it feels like I’ve waited an eternity for you to have it. I’ll wait a bit longer. I’ve waited a decade already.”
The Great Impersonator drops October 25th.
Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Documentary Heading To Streaming
Ahead of its premiere at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, Disney+ and Hulu announced that Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band tour documentary will be headed to streaming.
The documentary chronicles the band’s on road journey for their 2023-2024 tour. With behind-the-scenes access, viewers will be let into the Springsteen world and all its intimate details from rehearsals to testimonials alongside rare archival footage.
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band premiere October 25 on Disney+ and Hulu.
