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Sam Smith takes the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Unholy” ft. Kim Petras. The single’s rapid ascent makes this career high especially remarkable. Released by Capitol Records on September 22, “Unholy” debuted at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and now, in its fourth week, tops the tally. Watch the new music video now!

Catie Offerman releases her newest track, “‘Til I See You Again.' The song is written by Offerman, Ryan Beaver (Blake Shelton, HARDY) and Jessi Alexander (Lee Brice, Miley Cyrus), and is produced by Dann Huff. It is the fourth track released by Offerman this year (“Happyland Trailer Park,” “Don’t Do It In Texas” and “Get a Dog”).

“Part of the Band” follows The 1975’s previous Vevo Official Live Performances of “Oh Caroline” and “Someone To Love.” The 1975 previously worked with Vevo in 2017 on Vevo Presents performances of “Somebody Else,” “Lostmyhead” and “Medicine.” Watch the new video performance now!

Lous and The Yakuza worked closely with Vevo to create an imaginative space inspired by the theatrical and fantasy-filled world of anime. Through close collaboration, Lous’ love of manga (specifically, Galaxy Express 999), was brought to life with organic textures, vivid colors and sharp angles. Watch the new video performance now!

Made with longtime collaborators Jimmy Napes, Stargate and Max Martin stablemate ILYA, Gloria is not only a creative revelation but something of a personal revolution for the celebrated artist. Lyrically, the subjects dive deep and wide, into contemporary narratives around sex, lies, passion, self-expression and imperfection.

Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. The 1975 previously worked with Vevo in 2017 on Vevo Presents performances of “Somebody Else,” “Lostmyhead” and “Medicine.” Watch the new video performance now!

“Holly Holy,” the second single from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical has been released on all major streaming platforms. Listen to the song here!

“PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ” follows Future’s previously released Official Live Performances of “BACK TO THE BASICS” and “JUST THE BEGINNING.” Future previously worked with Vevo in 2019 on Official Live Performances of “Call The Coroner” and “Promise U That,” as well as a 2022 Vevo Footnotes for “WAIT FOR U.” Watch the video performance now!

Vevo’s Official Live Video Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Future has previously worked with Vevo in 2019 on Official Live Performances of “Call The Coroner” and “Promise U That,” as well as a 2022 Vevo Footnotes for “WAIT FOR U.”

After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole has been released in physical and digital formats! Listen to the album here! The recording finds Ebersole at the start of a brave new chapter, reflecting on life, love and family now that the last of her three adopted children has flown the nest. 

“Trust No Bitch” follows Latto’s previous Vevo LIFT performances of “Sunshine” and “Stepper.” The recent BET “Best New Artist'' winner has also previously worked with Vevo for Ctrl performances of 777’s “Wheelie” and “Trust No Bitch,” and a Ctrl At Home performance of “Youngest N Richest” from her 2020 album, Queen of Da Souf. Watch the new video!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will be released on all streaming platforms via UMe on November 2, 2022, and on CD and December 2, 2022, just ahead of the official opening night. The production released an exclusive behind-the-scenes music video of the cast, band, and creative team at New York’s famed Power Station studio recording Diamond’s classic song 'Cracklin’ Rosie'!

The Broadhurst Theatre box office opens today at 10 AM for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. A Beautiful Noise will begin preview performances Wednesday, November 2 ahead of a Sunday, December 4 opening night at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Rina's new album Hold the Girl follows her critically acclaimed 2020 album SAWAYAMA. Hold the Girl melds influences from across the pop spectrum and is a bold and honest statement of Rina’s personal evolution; coming to terms with her own past and the jubilation of turning to the future. Watch the new video performance now!

Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. “FREAK” follows Demi Lovato’s previously released Official Live Performances of “EAT ME” featuring Royal & The Serpent and “29.” Watch the new video performance now!

After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, will be released in physical and digital formats on Friday, September 30.

Latto’s first performance in her LIFT series, “Stepper.” The recent BET “Best New Artist” winner has previously worked with Vevo for Ctrl performances of 777’s “Wheelie” and “Trust No Bitch,” and a Ctrl At Home performance of “Youngest N Richest” from her 2020 album, Queen of Da Souf. Watch the new video performance now!

ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway. 

The cast has been announced for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical which will begin preview performances Wednesday, November 2 ahead of a Sunday, December 4 opening night at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.

The new video sees the synergistic collaboration of the Scottish singer-songwriter and video director Ozzie Pullin's own visual take on the heartfelt themes of 'Someone You Loved,' discussing both the creative concepts of how the video was captured and the use of characters to depict the various relationships discussed in the song.