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Watch: Justin Timberlake's 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Performance

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Multiple GRAMMY winner lights up Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII Halftime Show
GRAMMYs
Feb 5, 2018 - 3:06 pm

Justin Timberlake held the attention of television audiences worldwide at the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show in Minneapolis, Minn. on Feb. 4.

Timberlake began his performance by singing his new hit "Filthy" in an intimate club environment. Dancing up a flight of stairs to the top of the stage surrounded by more than 66,000 fans, JT launched into "Rock Your Body" and the lively medley continued through more fun hits, dancing, and special guest performers.

Timberlake's tribute to Minneapolis' own Prince, singing "I Would Die 4 U," was both a key sentimental moment and a perfect example of the challenging comparisons Super Bowl halftime performers face being compared with previous years. Prince himself took the halftime challenge in 2007, dazzling the crowd with "Purple Rain" in the rain, and for many, the excitement of last year's Lady Gaga drone-heavy halftime is still intense.

Closing with his GRAMMY-winning composition "Can't Stop That Feeling!" from the soundtrack to the movie Trolls, JT embodied his own many artistic dimensions as he converted yet another generation of youth to the notion that maybe they should be dancing. Social media trolls have had football fun too, piling on what was a superb professional performance of compelling pop-R&B for a television audience of more than 100 million.

Timberlake's "Filthy" video went up on YouTube about a month ago and now has more than 43 million views. JT begins touring for his Man Of The Woods new album next month.  

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Justin Timberlake photographed in 2017

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Justin Timberlake Releases "Filthy" Music Video

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Get a first listen to new music from the GRAMMY winner with this futuristic video
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 5, 2018 - 5:52 pm

Looking like a young Steve Jobs appearing at a futuristic technology conference, GRAMMY winner Justin Timberlake staged a proof-of-concept demo for a dancing robot in the first release from his upcoming Feb. 2 album, Man Of The Woods, "Filthy."

As if "Filthy" wasn't enough, JT also released the 16-song track list for the full album, revealing other titles such as "Midnight Summer Jam," "High, Higher" and "The Hard Stuff." The list, posted via Instagram includes some mysterious initials — A.K., who will feature on "Morning Light" and C.S., who will feature on "Say Something."

MOTW. Link in bio.

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Billboard reports three more videos will drop weekly beginning Jan. 18, followed by the album drop just two days before Timberlake performs half time at the Super Bowl. Sounds like robot-assisted science fiction in itself. How much of his mechanically "Filthy" video stage show will he perform live?

Justin Timberlake Announces New 'Man Of The Woods' Album

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin's GRAMMY History: Remembering The Queen Of Soul

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"This is so good" the Queen Of Soul once said about just one of her many GRAMMY winning experiences
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Aug 16, 2018 - 11:28 am

Winner of 18 GRAMMY Awards, Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16, 2018 leaving a musical legacy like none other. Recipient of the GRAMMY Legend Award and the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award, her philanthropy was recognized with the 2008 MusiCares Person Of The Year honor and many of her recordings have been inducted in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. Relive some of her best GRAMMY moments, because as the Queen of Soul said herself, "This is so good."

Aretha Franklin's GRAMMY Highlights

"Aretha Franklin was an incomparable artist who came to be recognized as one of the most profound voices in music," said Neil Portnow, President and CEO of the Recording Academy. "Her distinctive sound, unforgettable recordings, and giving spirit will continue to be celebrated worldwide. Aretha will be dearly missed, and our thoughts go out to her loved ones during this difficult time."  

One of America's most unforgettable performers, Franklin moved audiences around the world and the changed the meaning and possibilities of popular music itself. The devotion and power of her gospel background and her unmistakable voice took all of us to inspiring heights. For generations to come, artists and fans alike will look to Franklin, the Queen of Soul, for continued inspiration.

Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, Dies At 76

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

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Listen: Paul McCartney's Edgy New Tune "Fuh You"

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As the Sept. 7 release of his boundary-crossing album approaches, Sir Paul unleashes a new collaboration with Ryan Tedder
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Aug 15, 2018 - 4:27 pm

In June Paul McCartney shared two lyric videos from his upcoming solo album Egypt Station, scheduled for release on Sept. 7. Then on Aug. 15, the former Beatle and winner of 18 GRAMMY Awards shared a third, delicately titled "Fuh You."

Although we might describe his boyish enthusiasm here as "for you," the up-tune's ebullient lyrics leave no doubt a bedroom meaning is intended. The track was the only one off Egypt Station to be produced by Ryan Tedder, as Greg Kurstin handled those duties for the rest of the album.

McCartney seems to be everywhere these days leading up to his album release. On Aug. 14, Sir Paul was abashed as James Corden showed him around the less-than-sentimental office suite where the late-night host's memories are made and magic happens. Corden's sandwich-making instructions were precise and Brian from accounting was good-natured, but the two agreed their June Carpool Karaoke episode generated greater excitement. Flipping the script, this turned into their announcement for the Aug. 20 special "Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney — Live From Liverpool," airing Monday at 8:00 p.m. on CBS.

In Sept. the incomparable balladeer's Freshen Up Tour will take him to four dates in Canada, followed by his October appearances headlining Austin City Limits 2018. Then it's off to Tokyo on Halloween and international dates ending in London on Dec. 16. Like the distinctive art for Egypt Station, this is a man who crosses timelines and boundaries, both national and linguistic, while maintaining his impeccably British charm.

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Watch: Cat Power's New Video For "Woman" Featuring Lana Del Rey

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Although the video is not in 3D, it's message has depth and is the first taste of more to come
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Aug 15, 2018 - 3:15 pm

Cat Power fans have longed for a new release since 2012's Sun, which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200. On July 18 she announced her upcoming LP, Wanderer, will be released on Oct. 5 as well as plans to tour this fall. Today six years of patience was rewarded with the first taste of more that's in store, thanks to the release of her single "Woman" featuring Lana Del Rey.

"Folk singers, blues singers, and everything in between," she said, "they were all wanderers, and I am lucky to be among them."

Del Rey's vocals blend perfectly as Cat Power's lyric unfolds a detailed portrait of being comfortable in herself despite being misperceived by people who think they've got her all figured out. "My cage is a weapon, it's perfect for me," she sings. "It's the one suit they seem not to see."

After her first two albums, Cat Power signed with Matador and has released seven with them up to and including Sun. Respected throughout the music community for making her own music her way, whatever restraints her cage-suit might imply, it has certainly protected her authenticity.

With her latest release and collaboration, plus her upcoming tour, a whole new audience will have an opportunity to notice the many levels of Cat Power's art. For a full list of tour dates, visit her website.

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