Beyoncé's Latest Album Has Boosts Sales for Western Style
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Beyoncé's Latest Album Has Boosts Sales for Western Style
Beyoncé's Latest Album , Boosts Sales for , Western Style.
Beyoncé's Latest Album , Boosts Sales for , Western Style.
NBC reports that sales of western style
boots have surged over 20% since Beyoncé
released her recent 'Cowboy Carter' album.
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NBC reports that sales of western style
boots have surged over 20% since Beyoncé
released her recent 'Cowboy Carter' album.
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The album marked the music
superstar's first entry in
the country genre.
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According to consumer behavior firm Circana,
there were significant boosts to unit sales for
western style boots even before the full album dropped.
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According to consumer behavior firm Circana,
there were significant boosts to unit sales for
western style boots even before the full album dropped.
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The Wild West aesthetic started to
experience a surge with the release of
the singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.'.
The Wild West aesthetic started to
experience a surge with the release of
the singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.'.
Since the start of April,
Boot Barn shares have
shot up over 4%.
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NBC points out that the 32-time Grammy
winner's most recent album comes amid
a wave of cultural push for western-inspired styles.
Earlier this year, Louis Vuitton released the
American Western line at Paris Fashion Week.
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In addition to stagecoach-inspired boots,
the new line showcased western style
classics like bolo ties and cowboy hats.
The CEO of Levi Strauss, Michelle Gass, spoke to
analysts about the boost the company received from
a song on 'Cowboy Carter' being titled 'Levii's Jeans.'.
The CEO of Levi Strauss, Michelle Gass, spoke to
analysts about the boost the company received from
a song on 'Cowboy Carter' being titled 'Levii's Jeans.'.
I don’t think there’s any better evidence
or proof point than having someone like
Beyoncé, who is a culture shaper,
to actually name a song after us, Michelle Gass, CEO of Levi Strauss, via NBC.
I don’t think there’s any better evidence
or proof point than having someone like
Beyoncé, who is a culture shaper,
to actually name a song after us, Michelle Gass, CEO of Levi Strauss, via NBC
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Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Love recently spoke with 'The Standard' and had something to say about a few fellow female musicians, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Taylor is not important, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'.
She might be a safe space for girls,
and she’s probably the Madonna of now,
but she’s not interesting as an artist, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'.
Love went on to talk about Madonna, saying, “I don’t like her and she doesn’t like me.” .
Love went on to talk about Madonna, saying, “I don’t like her and she doesn’t like me.” .
Next, the grunge icon touched on Beyoncé's critically-acclaimed album, 'Cowboy Carter.'.
Next, the grunge icon touched on Beyoncé's critically-acclaimed album, 'Cowboy Carter.'.
While Love said she could appreciate the symbolism “about Black women going into spaces where previously only white women have been allowed,” she's just not into it.
As a concept, I love it. I just
don’t like her music, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'.
And then there was Lana Del Rey, who Love thinks "should really take seven years off.".
And then there was Lana Del Rey, who Love thinks "should really take seven years off.".
The veteran rocker said that she hasn't liked Lana's music “since she covered a John Denver song.”.
The veteran rocker said that she hasn't liked Lana's music “since she covered a John Denver song.”.
Up until ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’
I thought she was great. When I was
recording my new album, I had to
stop listening to her as she was
influencing me too much, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'.
It’s great that there are so many
successful women in the music
industry, but lots of them
are becoming a cliché, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'.
Now, every successful woman is
cloned, so there is just too much
music. They’re all the same. , Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'.
If you play something on Spotify,
you get bombarded with a lot of
stuff that’s exactly the same. , Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever.
Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's
latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department'
has continued to dominate. .
In the week following its release,
Swift's 11th album hit number one
on the Billboard 200 chart.
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
My mind is blown.
I’m completely floored by
the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X.
2.6 million are you
actually serious?
Thank you for listening,
streaming, and welcoming
Tortured Poets into your life.
Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X.
The album has also broken the highest
single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's
'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018
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Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter' has boosted streams for Black country artists on Spotify. Since the project's release, the number of first-time listeners for acts who appear on 'Cowboy Carter,' like Brittney Spencer and Reyna Roberts, has increased. The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal that Spencer saw an uptick of 170 percent in first-time listeners, while Roberts saw an increase of 125 percent.
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‘Cowboy Carter’ Is , Missing Tracks on Vinyl, Fans Say.
According to fans who pre-ordered Beyoncé's newest album on vinyl, five songs are missing.
This missing tracks are reportedly
"Spaghetti, Flamenco, The Linda Martell Show, Ya Ya and Oh Louisiana," BBC reports. .
Some fans have even reported that
CD copies are missing four songs.
What is up with that?! How could
she sell an incomplete album?, Fan, via Reddit.
We need at least a discount refund,
or be able to refund altogether
since the CDs and vinyls delivered
are not what was listed, Fan, via Instagram.
Beyoncé previously said that 'Cowboy Carter' took "over five years" to create, which may explain why some vinyl and CDs are missing tracks, BBC reports. .
Albums have to be submitted to
vinyl pressing plants far in advance, so Bey may have added more songs after the fact.
Others noticed that Beyoncé changed the album
title on CD and vinyl copies to 'Act ii: Beyincé.'.
Bey's maternal grandparents were
reportedly called Beyincé, so she
referenced the name in her new work.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé recently talked about how she "wanted to go back to real instruments" on this album.
I didn't want some layers of instruments
like strings, especially guitars, and
organs perfectly in tune. I kept some
songs raw and leaned into folk. , Beyoncé, via statement.
I didn't want some layers of instruments
like strings, especially guitars, and
organs perfectly in tune. I kept some
songs raw and leaned into folk. , Beyoncé, via statement.
All the sounds were so organic and
human, everyday things like the wind,
snaps and even the sound of birds
and chickens, the sounds of nature, Beyoncé, via statement
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Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline.
NBC reports that police departments in the United States
have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course
on a historic exodus of officers in recent years.
According to a recent survey,
2023 saw more officers sworn in
than any of the previous four years. .
At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive
Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law
enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
I just think that the past four
years have been particularly
challenging for American policing.
And our survey shows we’re
finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC.
NBC reports that declining numbers left
many police departments with a shortage of
officers, which resulted in slower response times.
Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers.
According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.".
At least a dozen smaller police departments in
the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those
municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces.
NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and
benefits, many police departments have chosen to
change application requirements to increase hiring
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Elon Musk , Loses Appeal of , 'Twitter Sitter' Provision .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
NBC reports that the SEC requirement
would require a lawyer to review
the Tesla CEO's social media posts. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC deemed the tweets
"materially false and misleading,"
and in clear violation of securities laws.
At the time, Musk agreed to settle the issue
with the SEC, which included his signing off
on the so-called "Twitter sitter" provision.
NBC reports that Musk has since said
the restrictions are unconstitutional and that
he was coerced into signing the SEC agreement.
According to court papers, lawyers
representing Musk have accused the SEC
of waging an "ongoing campaign" against Musk.
Musk's legal team claim the provision , "restricts Mr. Musk’s speech even
when truthful and accurate.".
It extends to speech not
covered by the securities laws
and with no relation to the conduct
underlying the SEC’s civil action, Elon Musk legal team, via NBC.
In response, the SEC said in court papers
that Musk waived his right to appeal
when he signed off on the settlement.
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'Law & Order: Organized Crime' is coming back! But it's moving from NBC to Peacock. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Peacock is putting the finishing touches on a deal that would see the series starring Christopher Meloni move from NBC to the streaming service for a fifth season consisting of 10 episodes. Reps for Peacock, NBC, producers Universal Television and executive producer Dick Wolf declined to comment as a deal has yet to officially close.
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Sabrina Impacciatore of 'The White Lotus' and Domhnall Gleeson from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' have been cast in the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell-led comedy 'The Office.'
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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo + Juliet' this fall. The production will feature music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, who is also making his Broadway debut, movement by Sonya Tayeh (of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical') and direction by Sam Gold. While few details have been released about this version of the Shakespeare classic, it promises an angrier take on the tale.
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This Day in History:, Marvin Gaye Is Shot and
Killed by His Own Father.
April 1, 1984.
Gaye's father — Rev. Marvin Gaye Sr. —
shot and killed the Prince of Soul
three times in the chest following a
physical dispute between the two.
It was a day before the
soul icon's 45th birthday.
Despite winning his first Grammy for
"Sexual Healing" just a year before, Gaye was struggling
with debt, depression and substance abuse.
He had recently moved in
with his father and mother.
Gaye and his father had a
difficult and complicated
relationship since Gaye was a boy.
According to Gaye's brother, Frankie — who held the singer in his arms as he died — his final words were, “I got what I wanted... I couldn’t do it myself, so I made him do it.”
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Remembering Chester Bennington.
Chester Charles Bennington was born on
March 20, 1976, and died on July 20, 2017.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
Grammy-winning singer.
1. He had a close friendship with
the late Soundgarden and Audioslave
frontman, Chris Cornell.
2. Besides Linkin Park, he sang for
Dead by Sunrise and Stone Temple Pilots.
3. He also acted
and appeared in
‘Crank’ and ‘Saw 3D.’.
4. His first band
was Sean Dowdell
and His Friends?.
5. He cited Depeche Mode
and Stone Temple Pilots as
his early inspirations.
Happy Birthday,
Chester Bennington!
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