Beyoncé had a busy weekend celebrating her birthday. The superstar turned 35 on Sunday and spent the day at Philadelphia’s Made in America festival before throwing a massive party on Monday in New York City. She thanked her friends and family via Instagram for their birthday wishes, writing, “I just want to say thank you to everyone for all the beautiful and thoughtful birthday wishes. I am so fortunate to have the love and support of my family, my friends, and my hive. We’ve grown up together and you guys continue to inspire and motivate me everyday. I’m so grateful for every challenge, every smile, every tear, every discovery, every sacrifice, every triumph, every stretch mark, every kiss, every scar. I strive to make you proud. I love YOOOUUUU!!!”
Additionally, her video for “Hold Up” off Lemonade has been released as a stand alone clip on YouTube. “Hold Up” was previously only available as part of the larger Lemonade “visual album.” Last but not least, Bey has postponed her MetLife Stadium tomorrow night (9/7) to October 7, as per doctor’s orders.
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World will hit the road this fall in support of the band’s ninth album Integrity Blues. A new North American leg of tour dates begin in Park City, UT on October 7 and wind up on October 29 in Los Angeles. The band will then head overseas to visit the UK and Europe starting November 4. Integrity Blues is out October 21 via RCA Records.
Due to popular demand, a second night of Petty Fest has been added at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles for September 14. Norah Jones, Darren Criss of Glee and Matthan Minster of Cage The Elephant have joined the all-star lineup celebrating the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Petty Fest will now take place on both September 13 and 14, with Jakob Dylan, Carly Rae Jepsen, Brandon Boyd of Incubus and many other musicians already onboard for the event.
Jerry Heller, the former manager for N.W.A., passed away over the weekend at the age of 75. Heller started in the music business as an agent and promoter in the 1960’s, then co-founded Hip-hop label Ruthless Records in the mid-’80’s. Heller managed N.W.A. for four years until his relationships with Dr. Dre and Ice Cube went south. He was played by Paul Giamatti in last year’s Straight Outta Compton biopic.
Kid Cudi is promising a new double album by the end of the month. In a series of tweets, the rapper says it will be available streaming, digitally and physically and feature 18 tracks adding up to over 90 minutes.
