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New Music Friday February 28: Cynthia Erivo, Lizzo, LISA, Benson Boone, Halsey and More
Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
The 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party will be taking place on March 2. Co-hosted by Elton John, David Furnish, Jean Smart, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, the event will support the Foundation’s efforts to end AIDS and feature a performance by Chappell Roan. The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. Elton John is also nominated for Original Song for “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late, along with Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt and Bernie Taupin.
LISA has released her highly anticipated debut solo album, Alter Ego which features “New Woman,” “Moonlit Floor” and “Rockstar.” LISA will be performing at Oscars with Doja Cat and RAYE who are also featured on the album.
American Music Awards, the largest fan-voted music awards show is set to air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 26 on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. The 51st AMAs will honor the most popular songs and artists of the year while paying tribute to our country’s troops.
Billboard has announced the performers and presenters for their highly anticipated Women in Music 2025 event, an annual ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking women who are shaping the future of music. Hosted by Laverne Cox, performers include Ángela Aguilar, aespa, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Long, Tyla; presenters include Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Mickey Guyton, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, Zara Larsson. The ceremony will take place March 29 at YouTube Theater and will air live on Vizio WatchFree+ at 7pm PT/10pm ET.
Lizzo has returned with a brand new song, “Love in Real Life” which marks her first solo release in three years. In the accompanying music video, we see Lizzo recovering from heartache as she heads out for a night with her friends. She also announced three intimate fan shows next month – March 12 in Los Angeles, March 16 in New York and March 18 in Minneapolis.
Tauren Wells has announced his upcoming EP, Let The Church Sing will be out March 21. The EP will include a collection of soul-stirring anthems including his latest tracks “Making Room” and “Thank You For The Cross.” This release marks the beginning of a transformative year for Tauren who is also preparing to debut his first book.
ET sat down with Ashanti who has a new film No Address out today. The film was inspired by true events capturing the journey of a group of individuals experiencing homelessness. 50% of net profits from the film will be donated to organizations and churches that are working to combat homelessness. More info is available at www.noaddressmovie.com. In addition to having a song “Bonafide Survivor” on the film’s soundtrack, Ashanti will be starting a new tour with Sean Paul and Fat Joe in April and also teased a new record will be out in April.
Plus, new music from Cynthia Erivo, Benson Boone, Halsey, Sting & Shaggy, G-Eazy, Damiano David and more!
“Replay” – Cynthia Erivo
“Love in Real Life” – Lizzo
Alter Ego – LISA
“Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else” – Benson Boone
“Safeword” – Halsey
“Til A Mawnin” – Sting & Shaggy
“Next Summer” – Damiano David
Off With Her Head – BANKS
“Kissing Cowboys” – Maddie & Tae
Übermensch – G-DRAGON
“Babydoll” – Grace VanderWaal feat Aliyah’s Interlude
SALVATION – Rebecca Black
“What Color’s Your Wild” – Trace Adkins
“Leaving Hollywood” – Something Out West (Drew Arthur & Chet Hanks)
“I’ve Got A Story” – NEEDTOBREATHE feat Tori Kelly
“Sounds Like Something I’d Say” – Kassi Ashton & Parker McCollum
“Good People Do Bad Things” – The Ting Tings
“Not At This Party” – Dasha
“Dog” – Charlotte Lawrence
“Granite Mills” – Alison Krauss & Union Stations
“COUNTRYSTAR” – Sam Williams
“Hypnotized” – Anyma feat Ellie Goulding (John Summit Remix)
“MAL DE AMORES” – Myke Towers feat Junior H
“Lifeline” – Jonas Blue feat Izzy Bizu
“Losing You” – Jack & Jack
“Talk With Me” – Kashus Culpepper
“Rewrite the Stars” – Loren Allred & VINCINT
“Hands” – Alex Isley
“Right On Time” – Honey Bxby
“How To Kill Houseplants” – Spacey Jane
“Still The Same” – Goldie Presents: Rufige Kru feat CASISDEAD
“Flood” – Little Simz feat Obongjayar & Moonchild Sanelley
“Tell Me” – Karan Aujla & OneRepublic
“Heaven” – Olivia Lunny
“Front Porch Lights” – Braedon Barnhill
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Snag a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $50 off
SAVE $50: As of May 6, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) for $399 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $449. That’s a discount of 11%.
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If you want to experience your favorite music to the fullest, you need headphones that are up to the task. Bose can typically be counted on to provide that kind of quality, especially with its QuietComfort lineup. You can try its newest model for less right now for less thanks to this Amazon deal, which heavily discounts the cans so you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on them.
As of May 6, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) for $399 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $449. That’s $50 off and a discount of 11%.
Though an incremental upgrade from the previous QuietComfort model, these have some new features you’ll want to try out. But mostly, these comfortable headphones are all about feeling great on your ears and sounding fantastic. They offer noise cancellation and spatialized audio so it sounds as though you’re right where the music is. The new Cinema Mode can help to spatialize and balance background and sound and sound effects when watching movies to help put you right into the film as well.
Beyond that they can be used to take calls with their built-in microphones. They’ll last a long time while you’re on the phone too, with 30 hours of play time when listening to songs, podcasts, or taking meetings.
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Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard took the headphones for a spin in her review and and called them a “well-rounded pair of headphones”, praising their blend of “comfort, noise cancellation, and sound”.
If you’re ready to pick up a new pair of headphones at a discount that’ll tick all the boxes for you, grab these before the discount disappears.
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Score up to 64% off at EcoFlow and snag free solar panels with your purchase.
SAVE 64%: Between May 6 and May 17, you can score up to 64% off at EcoFlow and snag free solar panels with your purchase.
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I live in an apartment, so I don’t exactly have a “whole home” to back up. But if there’s one thing I hate, it’s losing power. There goes the AC, the internet, the food in the fridge — it’s a total nightmare. If you actually own a house and have been putting off buying a backup power system because it’s pricey, I have some good news.
The DJI Power 1000 Mini portable power station just launched — U.S. availability is pending
Right now, EcoFlow is running a Mother’s Day Sale through May 17 with discounts as high as 64%. They’re also throwing in free hardware to sweeten the deal: All single orders between $600 and $3,000 come with a free 45W solar panel, and orders over $3,000 come with two free 160W solar panels. If you’re looking for something more portable, their RAPID Power Banks are also up to 53% off right now.
Just keep an eye on the countdown clock — it’s for the Flash Sale items that have even better, limited-time price cuts. If you miss the flash window, the standard Mother’s Day and Home Improvement deals (including a $700 installation discount for larger systems) are still valid through mid-May.
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Here are a few of the best deals I’ve spotted so far:
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Maddies Secret trailer reveals John Early as youve never seen him before
Comedian John Early makes his feature directorial debut with Maddie’s Secret, an offbeat homage to melodrama that he wrote and headlines as its eponymous heroine.
As an aspiring food influencer, Maddie Ralph (Early) is passionate about her cuisine. And at first glance, she’s got a picture-perfect life: a loving husband (Eric Rahill), a devoted best friend (Kate Berlant), and a job at a culinary content studio called Gourmaybe. But as the title suggests, there’s a side to Maddie she can’t stomach sharing with her loved ones. And this secret could kill her.
Out of the movie’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, I cheered Maddie’s Secret, writing in my review for Mashable, “The film is silly and strange, but even amid campy bits, sincere. So, you’ll laugh at its parody elements, but may well be genuinely moved by Early’s commitment to this strange and splendid film.”
I also said “John Early is a better ingénue than Sydney Sweeney,” comparing Maddie’s Secret to another earnest (but less entertaining) TIFF offering, Christy. And I stand by it.
Maddie’s Secret opens in theaters in New York on June 19, and in Los Angeles on June 26.
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