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The journey to The Weeknd ’s album arrival continues with the announcement of an immersive music experience titled “Open Hearts” arriving ahead of  Hurry Up Tomorrow , the forthcoming conclusion to his trilogy. Listen to   The Weeknd Radio   and more on the free Audacy app In collaboration with Apple, the project, set to debut on Friday, November 15, will be available exclusively via Apple’s Vision Pro augmented reality headset and in select Apple stores. Apple describes it’s Immersive Video Experience as “a remarkable storytelling format that leverages 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio to transport viewers to the center of the action.” Teasing what's to come, the “Open Hearts” announcement arrived with a 39-second trailer that begins with an ambulance speeding down a tunneled street followed by various scenes of The Weeknd looking worried, a mirrored sunset cityscape, a never-ending rural road, galloping horses, the XO founder opening double doors to a bright light, and an ominous hooded figures about to reveal his face. “Journey alongside The Weeknd through a surreal, haunting cityscape in this electrifying sonic voyage,” the teaser’s description hints. Thus far, The Weeknd has revealed the title of his next album, debuted the album’s cover, and released three of the album’s singles — “Dancing in the Flames,” “Timeless” with Playboi Carti , and “São Paulo” featuring Anitta . The multi-faceted artist is also working on a film, with the same title as his upcoming LP, set to hit theaters in 2025 -- a psychological thriller the singer is set to star in alongside Barry Keoghan and Jenna Ortega , with Daniel Lopatin helming the project’s score. As to whether "Open Hearts" will be accompanied by new music or material that fans have yet to year, that remains to be known. Whether it is or not, it seems the only thing we’re still waiting eagerly waiting on is the album’s arrival date, and of course for the album itself to drop. Check out the “Open Hearts” trailer below.

Today is the day! The nominees for the 67th annual GRAMMY Awards have been announced. Listen to  Music Awards Radio  and more on the free Audacy app Previous winners, including Brandy Clark ,  Kirk Franklin ,  David Frost ,  Robert Gordon ,  Kylie Minogue ,  Victoria Monét ,  Gaby Moreno ,  Deanie Parker ,  Ben Platt ,  Mark Ronson , and  Hayley Williams , joined Recording Academy® CEO  Harvey Mason Jr.  to help reveal this year's nominees during a live broadcast, Friday morning (November 8). Following last year’s change of the awards for  Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year  being moved to the field known as “The Big Four,” in order to shine a brighter light on songwriters and producers. This year, the Recording Academy has once again introduced several key updates  to the annual GRAMMY Awards process, including adjustments to eligibility criteria, Category renaming, and submission guidelines updates for categories, such as Songwriter Of The Year , and Non-Classical Category . With all updates set to go into effect immediately at the 2025 GRAMMYs. Voted on and passed at the Recording Academy's semiannual Board of Trustees meeting. These changes aim to enhance the integrity and inclusivity of the GRAMMY Awards and reflect the Recording Academy's commitment to supporting and progressing the evolving music industry. The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards returns to Los Angeles'  Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025. Catch it live on the CBS and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. Now that we’ve gotten all that out of the way, here’s the list of 2025 GRAMMY Awards nominees. Album of the Year André 3000 - New Blue Sun Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Charli XCX - brat Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 4 Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department Record of the Year The Beatles - Now and Then Beyoncé - Texas Hold ’Em Billie Eilish - Birds of a Feather Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! Charli XCX - 360 Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone - Fortnight Best New Artist Benson Boone Sabrina Carpenter Doechii Khruangbin RAYE Chappell Roan Shaboozey Teddy Swims Song of the Year Beyoncé - Texas Hold ’Em Billie Eilish - Birds of a Feather Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With a Smile Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone - Fortnight Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Alissia Dernst “D’Mile” Emille II Ian Fitchuk Mustard Daniel Nigro Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Amy Allen Edgar Barrera Jessi Alexander Jessie Jo Dillon RAYE Best Pop Vocal Album Ariana Grande - Eternal Sunshine Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department Best Pop Solo Performance Beyoncé - Bodyguard Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso Charli XCX - Apple Billie Eilish - Bird of a Feather Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift - Us. Beyoncé featuring Post Malone - Levii’s Jeans Charli xcx and Billie Eilish - Guess Ariana Grande, Brandy and Monica - the boy is mine Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile Best Dance Pop Recording Ariana Grande - Yes, And? Billie Eilish - L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit] Charli XCX - Von Dutch Madison Beer - Make You Mine Troye Sivan - Got Me Started Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Aaron Lazar - Impossible Dream Cyrille Aimée - À Fleur de Peau Gregory Porter - Christmas Wish Lake Street Dive - Good Together Norah Jones - Visions Best Dance/Electronic Recording Disclosure - She’s Gone, Dance On Four Tet - Loved Fred Again.. & Baby Keem - Leavemealone Justice & Tame Impala - Neverender Kaytranada Featuring Childish Gambino - Witchy Best Dance/Electronic Music Album Charli XCX - Brat Four Tet - Three Justice - Hyperdrama Kaytranada - Timeless Zedd - Telos Best Remixed Recording Charli XCX - Von Dutch A. G. Cook Remix Featuring Addison Rae Doechii & Kaytranada Featuring JT - Alter Ego (Kaytranada Remix) Julian Marley & Antaeus - Jah Sees Them (Amapiano Remix) Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) Shaboozey & David Guetta - A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Remix) Best Country Album Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter Chris Stapleton - Higher Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well Lainey Wilson - Whirlwind Post Malone - F-1 Trillion Best Country Solo Performance Beyoncé - 16 Carriages Chris Stapleton - It Takes a Woman Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay Kacey Musgraves - The Architect Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) Best Country Duo/Group Performance Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus - II Most Wanted Brothers Osborne - Break Mine Dan + Shay - Bigger Houses Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan - Cowboys Cry Too Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help Best Country Song Beyoncé - Texas Hold ’Em Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay Kacey Musgraves - The Architect Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) Best Rock Album The Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards Fontaines D.C. - Romance Green Day - Saviors Idles - Tangk Jack White - No Name Pearl Jam - Dark Matter The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds Best Rock Performance The Beatles - Now and Then The Black Keys - Beautiful People (Stay High) Green Day - The American Dream Is Killing Me Idles - Gift Horse Pearl Jam - Dark Matter St. Vincent - Broken Man Best Metal Performance Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor le Masne - Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) Judas Priest - Crown of Horns Knocked Loose Featuring Poppy - Suffocate Metallica - Screaming Suicide Spiritbox - Cellar Door Best Rock Song The Black Keys - Beautiful People (Stay High) Green Day - Dilemma Idles - Gift Horse Pearl Jam - Dark Matter St. Vincent - Broken Man Best Alternative Music Performance Cage the Elephant - Neon Pill Fontaines D.C. - Starburster Kim Gordon - Bye Bye Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Song of the Lake St. Vincent - Flea Best Alternative Music Album Brittany Howard - What Now Clairo - Charm Kim Gordon - The Collective Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Wild God St. Vincent - All Born Screaming Best Rap Album Common & Pete Rock - The Auditorium Vol. 1 Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Future & Metro Boomin - We Don’t Trust You J. Cole - Might Delete Later Best Rap Performance Cardi B - Enough (Miami) Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos - When the Sun Shines Again Doechii - Nissan Altima Eminem - Houdini Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar - Like That Glorilla - Yeah Glo! Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Best Rap Song Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar - Like That Glorilla - Yeah Glo! Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Rapsody & Hit-Boy - Asteroids ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign & Rich the Kid Featuring Playboi Carti - Carnival Best R&B Album Chris Brown - 11:11 (Deluxe) Lalah Hathaway - Vantablack Lucky Daye - Algorithm Muni Long - Revenge Usher - Coming Home Best R&B Performance Chris Brown - Residuals Coco Jones - Here We Go (Uh Oh) Jhené Aiko - Guidance Muni Long - Made for Me (Live on BET) SZA - Saturn Best Melodic Rap Performance Beyoncé, Linda Martell & Shaboozey - Spaghettii Future, Metro Boomin & The Weeknd - We Still Don’t Trust You Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani - Kehlani (Remix) Latto - Big Mama Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu - 3:AM Best R&B Song Coco Jones - Here We Go (Uh Oh) Kehlani - After Hours Muni Long - Ruined Me SZA - Saturn Tems - Burning Best R&B Album Chris Brown - 11:11 (Deluxe) Lalah Hathaway - Vantablack Lucky Daye - Algorithm Muni Long - Revenge Usher - Coming Home Best Traditional R&B Performance Kenyon Dixon - Can I Have This Groove Lalah Hathaway Featuring Michael McDonald - No Lie Lucky Daye - That’s You Marsha Ambrosius - Wet Muni Long - Make Me Forget Best Progressive R&B Album Avery*Sunshine - So Glad to Know You Childish Gambino - Bando Stone and the New World Durand Bernarr - En Route Kehlani - Crash NxWorries - Why Lawd? Best Spoken Word Poetry Album Malik Yusef - Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema Episode 1: In the Beginning Was the Word Omari Hardwick - Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series Queen Sheba - Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say Skillz - The Seven Number Ones Tank and the Bangas - The Heart, the Mind, the Soul Best Jazz Performance The Baylor Project - Walk With Me, Lord (Sound | Spirit) Chick Corea & Béla Fleck - Juno Dan Pugach & Nicole Zuraitis Featuring Troy Roberts - Little Fears Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield - Phoenix Reimagined (Live) Samara Joy Featuring Sullivan Fortner - Twinkle Twinkle Little Me Best Jazz Vocal Album Catherine Russell & Sean Mason - My Ideal Christie Dashiell - Journey in Black Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner - Wildflowers Vol. 1 Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding - Milton + Esperanza Samara Joy - A Joyful Holiday Best Alternative Jazz Album Arooj Aftab - Night Reign André 3000 - New Blue Sun Keyon Harrold - Foreverland Meshell Ndegeocello - No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin Robert Glasper - Code Derivation Best Song Written for Visual Media Barbra Streisand - Love Will Survive (From The Tattooist of Auschwitz) Jon Batiste - It Never Went Away (From the Netflix Documentary “American Symphony”) Luke Combs - Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album) *NSync & Justin Timberlake - Better Place (From Trolls Band Together) Olivia Rodrigo - Can’t Catch Me Now (From The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television) Kris Bowers - The Color Purple Hans Zimmer - Dune: Part Two Laura Karpman - American Fiction Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross - Shōgun Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - Challengers Best Global Music Album Antonio Rey - Historias de un Flamenco Ciro Hurtado - Paisajes Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Alkebulan II Rema - Heis Tems - Born in the Wild Best Reggae Album Collie Buddz - Take It Easy Shenseea - Never Gets Late Here Various Artists - Bob Marley: One Love - Music Inspired By the Film (Deluxe) Vybz Kartel - Party With Me The Wailers - Evolution Best African Music Performance Asake & Wizkid - MMS Burna Boy - Higher Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay - Sensational Tems - Love Me JeJe Yemi Alade - Tomorrow Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano) Carín León - Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 Chiquis - Diamantes Jessi Uribe - De Lejitos Peso Pluma - Éxodo Best Latin Pop Album Anitta - Funk Generation Kali Uchis - Orquídeas Kany García - García Luis Fonsi - El Viaje Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Best Música Urbana Album Bad Bunny - Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana Feid - Ferxxocalipsis J Balvin - Rayo Residente - Las Letras Ya No Importan Young Miko - Att. Best Gospel Album CeCe Winans - More Than This Karen Clark Sheard - Still Karen Kirk Franklin - Father’s Day Melvin Crispell III - Covered Vol. 1 Ricky Dillard - Choirmaster II (Live) Best Comedy Album Dave Chappelle - The Dreamer Jim Gaffigan - The Prisoner Nikki Glaser - Someday You’ll Die Ricky Gervais - Armageddon Trevor Noah - Where Was I Best Music Video A$AP Rocky - Tailor Swif Charli XCX - 360 Eminem - Houdini Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone - Fortnight Best Music Film Jon Batiste - American Symphony June Carter Cash - June Run-DMC - Kings From Queens Steven Van Zandt - Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Various Artists - The Greatest Night in Pop Best Musical Theater Album Hell’s Kitchen Merrily We Roll Along The Notebook The Outsiders Suffs The Wiz You can find the complete list of 2025 GRAMMY nominees at  GRAMMY.com .

Stop hunting for this week’s new releases all over the place. Each week, we scour the soundscape to bring together a playlist of the hottest new tracks spanning Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Alternative, and Country. Listen to  Audacy All New   on the free Audacy app Press play for the latest from Zach Bryan , Ella Mai , Major Lazer , Myles Smith , Mario , TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and more this week on Audacy All New . New this week (November 8): High Road - Zach Bryan  This World's A Giant - Zach Bryan Nice To Meet You - Myles Smith Little Things - Ella Mai Glad You Came - Mario Over The Moon - TOMORROW X TOGETHER Where's The Daddy? - Major Lazer, M.I.A. +57 - KAROL G, Feid, DFZM, Ovy On The Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd Last Night's Mascara - Griff Syrup Sandwiches - Cordae, Joey Badass Better - Alice Phoebe Lou El Camino High - Moody Joody Something Ain't Right - XG Come Outside (So Sick) - Real Boston Richey Save Face Story - State Champs, Slope Heaven II - Julia Michaels yoyo - piri & tommy Loving You - Jorja Smith, Maverick Sabre Give My Heart - Junior Varsity Poeira Cosmica - BADBADNOTGOOD, Tim Bernardes Love Is The Only Thing - Lost Frequencies 2DK - grentperez French Tips - Ferg, Coco Jones Days On End   - Brenn! Back 2 Me - Malachiii Aqua - DJ Suzy Pitch Black - The Amazons Chasing A Feeling - Flatland Cavalry Somebody New - Blusher Tantalizing - Tiesto, Soaky Siren What Have You Done To Me? - Imogen Heap Holy Grail - Bradley Simpson Missin' Me Missin' You - Chase Matthew I'm So Sorry - Girl Scout Suck The Cherry - The Velveteers Go Pro - Ab-Soul, Ty Dolla Sign Midnight Gasoline - Jamey Johnson Seventeen - EKKSTACY Destiny - Aklesso, Torey D'Shaun she just wanna see me rn - Mac Ayres Wet & Wild - Rose Gray Medusa - Cameron Whitcomb Red Bandana - Noah Rinker Hiya - Ray Lozano Tokyo Honeymoon - George Reid, AlunaGeorge Glow - Livingston SALTY - Sara James Jwett - Skilla Baby SPJ - Matt Champion Love You Back - Halle Kearns Me, Myself & You - Perrie Set It On Fire - ANOTR Snakebite - Brent Cobb Boy For A Day - Kylie Cantrall WYA - Leah Kate, 24kGoldn Fall This Way - Braxton Keith Future Us - Litany Time To Go - Max Styler How The Game Go - STAR BANDZ Bus Stop Please - Fatboy Slim, Daniel Steinberg Disease - Lady Gaga Sao Paulo - The Weeknd, Anitta Sticky - Tyler, The Creator, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Lil Wayne X-Ray Eyes - LCD Soundsystem A Fragile Thing - The Cure

A major update to the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael , has been announced with the film now expected to be delayed by six months, now hitting theaters in Fall 2025. Listen to  Michael Jackson Radio  and more on the free Audacy app The movie’s debut date change was made by the project’s distributor Lionsgate, on Tuesday, announcing the Antonine Fuqua -directed film, previously planned to release on April 18, 2025, is now slated to hit theaters in wide release on October 3. Made with the approval of the Jackson estate, with its executors John Branca and John McClain making up two-thirds of the project’s producers, alongside Graham King , the producer behind Queen biopic  Bohemian Rhapsody . The film will trace the life of the complex musician, including his public and private struggles. Starring Jaafar Jackson , the nephew of the late icon, in the title role, “'Michael' will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop,” per the film’s synopsis. “The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.” Other cast members include Nia Long , Laura Harrier , Miles Teller and Colman Domingo . While a reason for the film’s delay has yet to be revealed, when discussing his journey of bringing the John Logan script to the screen, during a San Diego Comic-Con panel back in July. The director behind the Equalizer trilogy, Emancipation,  and  SouthPaw,  told audiences that the film is in the early stages of editing. “Why I wanted to make it is, Michael,” the filmmaker said, “Michael was a big part of my life growing up, big influence on my career, an incredible artist — but he was a human being, and we’re exploring that. I’m very excited about it.”

Mariah Carey is letting it be known how she feels about her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub. After being nominated, but not landing a spot in the 2024 induction class, the 55-year-old has no problems letting everyone know how she feels about it. Listen to  Mariah Carey Radio  and more on the free Audacy app  “My thoughts are, I didn’t get in. Everybody was calling me, going, ‘I think you’re getting in!’ and so I was excited about it,” she said when asked about her nomination by the Los Angeles Times . “But then it didn’t happen. My lawyer got into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before me.” While her comments might sound sarcastic — her lawyer, Allen Grubman — a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — actually did get inducted in 2022. As mentioned above, Carey fell short after finally becoming a nominee this year. That comes after eight years of eligibility following the start of her career in the 1980s, numerous albums, hits, and more.

After dressing up as Betty Davis  in a plunging zebra-striped bodysuit for her Halloween costume appetizer. Beyoncé absolutely ate, transforming from one icon into another, paying homage to Prince ’s Purple Rain . Listen to  Beyoncé Radio  and more on the free Audacy app Looking like a clone of late artist Prince on his classic  Purple Rain cover, Beyoncé went all out in a perfectly coiffed wig, ruffled white key-hole blouse, tiny purple hot-pants, thigh-high purple boots, and a long purple fitted trench, complete with a statement collar and furry edgings while holding his iconic purple guitar. And Bey didn’t stop there — to complete the costume she also channeled Apollonia , the actress and musician who starred opposite Prince in the 1984 Rock musical, sporting a black lacy bodysuit, long-talked blazer, and purple boots in most of the pics, except for a cheeky (hands perfectly placed) topless one. "PURPLE NASTY 💜," Bey captioned her post, sharing all the snaps on Instagram, a day after Halloween on November 1. For her former costume, Beyoncé wrote “BETTY DAVIS IN MY BONES 🎸,” alongside a series of snaps that undeniably captured the essence and looks of the late singer and former wife of Miles Davis . Not one to make a move without meaning, Beyoncé’s Halloween tributes have fans convinced that beyond festive tradition, her costumes are direct context clues about the theme of her next album. Speculating it must mean a rock album might be in the works. If true, the Rock-inspired record would be the third installment to round out Bey’s already announced three-act project, which includes 2022’s Disco and House-infused album  Renaissance , and 2024's country-influenced album  Cowboy Carter . "Cmon act iii😍," one follower commented, while another added, "Oh you clowning this year!!! I see what ACT III is!!,” and a third chimed in, "Never beating the Act III Rock Allegations.” While, as of right now, all album chatter is just speculation, Beyonce’s Halloween tributes are the real deal. Check out Bey’s costume triumphs above.

Over the weekend, music legend Quincy Jones "passed away peacefully" at the age of 91 surrounded by friends and family. No cause of death has officially been provided, Listen to Quincy Jones Radio and more on the free Audacy app Jones , whose unmistakable mark has been left across the musical landscape after working with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald , Frank Sinatra , Michael Jackson , Ray Charles , Jacob Collier , and tons of others -- while also producing some of the most beloved film scores and soundtracks was an entertainment industry icon and earned a whopping 80 GRAMMY Award nominations over his storied career. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” Jones' family said in a statement after his passing on Sunday night, November 3. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” Jones, a Chicago native, was the recipient of 28 GRAMMY Awards, two honorary Academy Awards -- Quincy was set to receive an honorary Oscar later this month -- and an Emmy for Roots . Jones also received France’s Legion d’Honneur, Italy's Rudolph Valentino Award, and a Kennedy Center honor for his contributions to American culture. He leaves behind seven children, Kidada Jones, Rashida Jones, Jolie Jones Levine, Rachel Jones, Martina Jones, Quincy Jones III, and Kenya Kinski-Jones.

The Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey , has officially given fans to OK to dive into the holiday season. Listen to Mariah Carey Radio and more on the free Audacy app  The 55-year-old took to social media to give the all-clear as trick-or-treaters were still counting their candy with an Addams Family -themed video. Dressed up as Morticia Addams, Carey tangoes with a dancer dressed as Gomez Addams until she tosses him to the side, throws a dagger and watches the grandfather clock strike midnight which means one thing — It’s time. Right at the stroke of midnight, her iconic red Santa suit appears and Gomez turns into a snowman as Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” blasts through the speakers in a sea of wintery goodness. “IT’S TIME!!!!” She sings her signature high register. Check out the full video below.

Just two days after Michelle Obama 's 'When We All Vote' rally in Atlanta, Shonda Rhimes joined V-103's The Big Tigger Morning Show to discuss the event and early voting. LISTEN NOW: Shonda Rhimes discusses the importance of early voting “It was incredible,” Shonda says of this week’s event. “The amount of students that were there, the amount of young people that were there, the energy that was there. Mrs. Obama gave an amazing speech to everybody and really riled up the crowd. We had a drum line… It was great because I think what it really did was encourage people to use their voice by voting.” Touching on the importance of the current race, Rhimes believes this is “probably the most consequential election of our lifetime. But I think, more importantly, the things that are being decided, the issues that are on the line are issues that are going to affect people for generations to come. The idea that reproductive choice or the choices you make with your body might be taken away," she says. "The idea that they've already gotten rid of Affirmative Action. They've already gotten rid of the Voting Rights Act. There's all these things that, if we have the right people in office, we can bring them back. We can also move forward.” “I don't think that you need celebrities to influence the masses,” Shonda says of this week’s rally, however, she adds, “I think you need celebrities to sometimes bring people into the conversation. There are people who might not have shown up if we didn't have Kerry Washington there last night. So, to me, it feels important because if it's gonna make more people engage in the conversation, or hear the message, then I think it matters.” “I don't think that celebrities’ personal messages should be the issue,” she adds. “I think the campaign issue should be voiced, and I think that encouraging people to vote is something everybody can do.” Looking back on her first voting experience, Shonda says “I was very excited. I think Bill Clinton was running for President at the time and I remember feeling nervous, like I didn't know what to do once I got in the booth. But of course, when you get in there, it's really easy. And then when you come out -- I felt excited, and I felt like an adult, and I felt like I was part of our country.” “I still feel the same way,” Shonda admits. “The only difference is that I my daughters with me to the polling place.” Listen to the full chat with Shonda Rhimes above, and stay tuned for more conversations with your favorite stars and artists right here on Audacy.

With only two days left of early voting for the 2024 Presidential Election, Janelle Monáe called in to chat with Audacy Atlanta V-103’s  The Big Tigger Morning Show , to discuss how “stressed” she’s been about it, but how thankful she is to be able to share her thoughts. LISTEN NOW: V-103's Big Tigger Morning Show: Janelle Monáe A Georgia voter, Janelle shared how she “early voted with my mom last week,” and emphasized that she is “here to remind everybody that November 1st is the last day to early vote.” Noting, “I think you should get ahead of people if you can.” To that Tigger added, he was “happy to say over 3 million people early voted in Georgia,” already. Remarking on how incredible that is, Janelle added, “let’s keep spreading the word,” and made a point to note, “I’m also here to talk to anybody who's undecided about this election and remind them what's at stake.” Monáe went on to share her stance, saying, “Imagine being Black, being queer, being a woman, who is fearful, being under the Donald Trump administration. Imagine waking up and he's president and how your rights will be revoked.” Adding, “we’re already seeing it, when we think about reproductive rights,” using Amber Thurman as an example. “I grew up for working class parents,” Janelle went on to share, “my mom was a janitor, My dad was a trash man." In Monáe’s opinion, “Trump is only out for billionaires, he's only supporting and giving tax cuts to the billionaires. He does not care about Black and Brown poor people at all. But Kamala Harris and Tim Walz do, and I want to talk about why I'm voting for them.” Mentioning she identifies as non-binary, Janelle expressed, “I want to protect my reproductive rights. I wanna protect all women's reproductive rights. And that's what Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will be doing.” Janelle continued, “They’re gonna be restoring the protections of Roe v. Wade. So women, people, can get the proper reproductive health care they need in every state.” Monáe also brought up the topic of voter protection, sharing her personal insights on how both candidates handle the matter. “Our vote is our power, that is our voice,” she went on to declare. “We got two days, today and tomorrow, to early vote,” adding, “if you don't make it by Friday, November 1st, Election Day is November 5th, we need you to pull up and we need to bring somebody with you,” Janelle implored. After all the serious election talk, the morning show crew lightened the mood, chatting with Janelle about new music, and how she's the Queen of Halloween. To catch the entire conversation and hear what else Janelle had to say about the election, listen to the interview above.

Rihanna went back to grade school for her latest interview as she appeared on a popular YouTube series, Recess Therapy , which features young kids hilariously keeping it real. Listen to Rihanna Radio and more on the free Audacy app  Rihanna was joined by 7-year-old Recess Therapy favorite, Miles , who knew exactly who he had the pleasure of speaking with. “I obviously listen to your songs,” he said to start off the interview. His favorite? “Shine bright like a diamond,” he shared without hesitation, before boldly stating he knows “a lot about gems and stones.” The tables turned when Rihanna shared she’s a big fan of Miles and complimented his previous interviews with artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Dua Lipa . “I actually am a fan of yours, Miles,” she told him before adding, “I got a little bit excited about it and I started watching all your videos. You’re really funny.” “I know,” Miles quipped. Throughout their conversation, the pair discussed everything from music and shoes to deeper topics like confidence and making friends. So what advice did Miles have? “Usually just being kind and brave,” he said are his best practices when he’s not feeling confident. And when it comes to making friends? “I usually just wander around until somebody wants to play with me.” Soak up all the valuable advice 7-year-old Miles had to give by checking out the entire interview below.

Stop hunting for this week’s new releases all over the place. Each week, we scour the soundscape to bring together a playlist of the hottest new tracks spanning Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Alternative, and Country. Listen to  Audacy All New   on the free Audacy app Press play for the latest from Lady Gaga , Kelsea Ballerini , Beach Weather, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion, Gwen Stefani, Tyler The Creator and more this week on Audacy All New . New this week (October 25): Disease - Lady Gaga Ego - Halsey Panic Attack - Halsey Hometown - Halsey Baggage - Kelsea Ballerini How Much Do You Love Me - Kelsea Ballerini Nothing Really Matters - Kelsea Ballerini Fake Nice - Beach Weather Hardcore Romance - Beach Weather High In Low Places - Beach Weather The Vegas Suite - Pixies Motoroller - Pixies Swallow My Tears - Gwen Stefani People Still Show Up - Maren Morris Stay In Your Grave - The Black Keys, Alice Cooper Noid - Tyler, The Creator Know You Like That - Jordan Davis Aquamarine - Addison Rae Bigger In Texas - Megan Thee Stallion Heart Of A Woman - Summer Walker Over Each Other - Linkin Park Fable - Gigi Perez You Don't Love Me - Gucci Mane, Sexyy Red Is This Love To You - Bryant Barnes Never Find - GloRilla, K Carbon Run - Elderbrook, Vintage Culture Afterlife - Sharon Van Etten Born With A Broken Heart - Damiano David Cherish (My Love) - ILLIT In The Morning - Hunxho, Ty Dolla $ign Abigail - Soccer Mommy Good Enough - Michael Marcagi Next To You - JVKE All Bad - Devon Cole Rolling Stone - Samara Cyn As Good As It Gets - Katie Gavin, Mitski Whiplash - aespa Back To You - Fridayy Passenger Princess - Amine, Smino Rokkout - Paris Texas The Moon Man Survives - Kid Cudi One Eye Open - Mimi Webb Kiss To Forget - Brett Young Rather Be Us - Jake Scott, Maddie & Tae (Isn't It) Obvious - Alessia Cara Imsochillandcool - Alessi Rose Hide It (Explicit) - Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver I'm On Your Team - Romy, Sampha Lavender Jones - Paul Cauthen He's My Man - Priscilla Block Caroline - Laura Marling Meant To Be - bbno$ Sink In - Amber Mark Man Of The House - Rachel Zegler Buttons - Lyn Lapid Am I Your Girl - Peach Pit Hey Highway - Hannah McFarland Rebel Soul - Michael Kiwanuka Pushing Daisies - Ashe, Suki Waterhouse Yoke - Medium Build, Julien Baker How To Impress God - Saba, No ID Immaculate - Shygirl, Club Shy, Saweetie Come Over Thinking - Austin Snell Champagne - Declan McKenna Cashmere Tears - Erick The Architect This Party Sucks - Ryan Hurd