Kiana Fitzgerald – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:02:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 158375765https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Consequence-Circle-Blue.png?w=140Consequencehttps://consequence.net “A Cop Out” or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West https://consequence.net/2026/03/kanye-west-apology-mental-health-experts/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:15:19 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1553706 Mental health experts' reaction to Ye's apology ad underscores the unresolved tension between mental illness and accountability.

“A Cop Out” or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West
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]]> On March 28th, Kanye West released his latest album Bully. The hype around the project has been relatively subdued, thanks in part to the constantly shifting release date, and the confounding bubble Ye has formed around himself. According to early, unofficial chart metrics provided by Chart Data, Bully was streamed 33.2…

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]]> 1553706 Kiana Fitzgerald The Chicago rapper's apology has mental health experts split between empathy and skepticism kanye west mental health bully bipolar apology Bye-Bye Jenny: 867-5309 Now Directs You to a Cancer Helpline https://consequence.net/2026/03/jenny-8675309-tommy-tutone-cancer-helpline/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:35:32 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1553787 The Cancer Support Community has turned the famous number from Tommy Tutone's 1981 hit into a resourceful helpline.

Bye-Bye Jenny: 867-5309 Now Directs You to a Cancer Helpline
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]]> The global nonprofit organization Cancer Support Community (CSC) is riffing on Tommy Tutone’s iconic 1981 song “867-5309/Jenny,” which introduced one of the most famous phone numbers in music history. Effective this month, anyone whose life has been touched by cancer can call CSC-867-5309 (272-867-5309) to receive immediate support, personalized guidance…

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]]> 1553787 Kiana Fitzgerald Cancer Support Community has repurposed the number into a helpline for cancer-related resources Tommy Tutone "867-5309/Jenny" BTS Unveil Comeback Album ARIRANG: Stream https://consequence.net/2026/03/bts-new-album-arirang-stream/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:50 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1552965 The band is back with their first project since going on hiatus for mandatory military service.

BTS Unveil Comeback Album ARIRANG: Stream
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]]> BTS have returned with their new album, ARIRANG. Stream it below, and read our review of the album here. Spanning 15 tracks, ARIRANG marks the K-pop group’s first project since the 2022 Proof compilation, and their first proper full-length since 2020’s Be. Collaborators include executive producer Diplo, Tame Impala, Mike WiLL…

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]]> 1552965 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Marking their first proper full-length since 2020 BTS, photo courtesy of HYBE bts new album artwork arirang Stranger Things Complete Series Coming to 4K Ultra HD https://consequence.net/2026/03/stranger-things-4k-ultra-hd-release/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:31:56 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1552936 The set features all five seasons plus extensive bonus content and exclusive collectibles in the Deluxe edition.

Stranger Things Complete Series Coming to 4K Ultra HD
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]]> Stranger Things, the show that dominated social media feeds and shattered Netflix viewing records once upon a time, is coming to 4K Ultra HD on July 28th. Available in both special and deluxe editions, each iteration will come with 25 discs that contain the show’s 42 episodes across five seasons.…

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]]> 1552936 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Stranger Things still - box set stranger things 4k ultra hd release complete series First Look at Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical https://consequence.net/2026/03/megan-thee-stallion-zidler-moulin-rouge-the-musical/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:54:33 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1552903 The rapper is set to make her Broadway debut on March 24th, becoming the first female-identifying performer in the role.

First Look at Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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]]> Megan Thee Stallion’s first look as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical has arrived. The three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actress will be playing the role of the Moulin Rouge proprietor, a part that has traditionally served as the show’s de facto narrator. View the full image below. According to…

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]]> 1552903 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Megan will appear on Broadway for an eight-week run starting March 24th Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical megan thee stallion moulin rouge the musical zidler first look The Weeknd’s House of Balloons Built R&B’s Future by Torching Its Past: Classic Review https://consequence.net/2026/03/the-weeknd-house-of-balloons-album-review/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:45:44 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1552114 With House of Balloons, The Weeknd shattered R&B conventions, introducing a dark aesthetic that reshaped the genre’s sound.

The Weeknd’s House of Balloons Built R&B’s Future by Torching Its Past: Classic Review
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]]> “You don’t know what’s in store,” The Weeknd breathily trills at the top of “High for This,” the opening track of his debut 2011 mixtape House of Balloons. “But you know what you’re here for.” It was a mating call and a warning in equal measure, a preview of the…

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]]> 1552114 Kiana Fitzgerald A-With his debut mixtape, The Weeknd emerged from mystery to reinvent R&B the weeknd house of balloons How Afrofuturism Shaped Our Understanding of Space in 10 Albums https://consequence.net/2026/03/10-afrofuturism-albums-shaped-understanding-of-space/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:13 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1551413 We highlight 10 essential albums — from Alice Coltrane to Moor Mother — that trace the evolution of Afrofuturism in music.

How Afrofuturism Shaped Our Understanding of Space in 10 Albums
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]]> Consequence is lifting off with our final installation of Space Week. Today, we’re presenting 10 albums that offer a profound understanding of space, through the concept of Afrofuturism. See the full list below, and check out our ranking of the 30 Best Space Albums, 30 Best Space Movies, and 20…

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]]> 1551413 Sun Noor and Kiana Fitzgerald Featuring contributions from Sun Ra, Flying Lotus, Alice Coltrane, and Kamasi Washington afrofuturism in 10 albums space Violet Grohl Announces Debut Album Be Sweet to Me, Shares “595”: Stream https://consequence.net/2026/03/violet-grohl-be-sweet-to-me-new-album-595/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:05:58 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1551180 The debut album was heavily inspired by Grohl's love of horror movies and David Lynch films.

Violet Grohl Announces Debut Album Be Sweet to Me, Shares “595”: Stream
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]]> Violet Grohl has announced her debut album, Be Sweet to Me, out on May 29th via her own Auroura Records and Republic Records. She has also revealed the project’s latest single, “595,” which comes after the double-sided “THUM” and “Applefish” release in December. Stream it below. Grohl, one of our…

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]]> 1551180 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Grohl, one of our 2026 Emerging Artists to Watch, will unveil her debut album on May 29th Violet Grohl - Photo by Bella Newman Violet Grohl be sweet to me album announcement 595 single dave grohl foo fighters Boy George on Using AI to Write Music: “I Have Fantastic Conversations with ChatGPT” https://consequence.net/2026/03/boy-george-ai-songwriting/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:16:01 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1551151 The Culture Club singer revealed he has used ChatGPT to help write multiple albums and improve his songwriting.

Boy George on Using AI to Write Music: “I Have Fantastic Conversations with ChatGPT”
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]]> Boy George has revealed that he uses AI to enhance his songwriting. During a taping for the podcast Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place, the Culture Club singer shared that he’s used ChatGPT to write multiple albums, and acknowledges he feels as though the OpenAI chatbot has “really helped me as a…

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]]> 1551151 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald "I say to everyone, if you get replaced by a robot, you weren't trying hard enough" boy george Arima Ederra Breaks Down New Album A Rush to Nowhere Track by Track: Exclusive https://consequence.net/2026/03/arima-ederra-a-rush-to-nowhere-track-by-track/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:01:24 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1549802 The LA-based singer-songwriter gives a deep dive into each song on her second studio album.

Arima Ederra Breaks Down New Album A Rush to Nowhere Track by Track: Exclusive
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]]> Our recurring feature series Track by Track allows artists to guide readers through each song on their latest album. In this edition, Arima Ederra breaks down her sophomore full-length, A Rush to Nowhere. Arima Ederra’s big feelings about the even bigger world come soaring through on her second album, A Rush…

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]]> 1549802 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald The LA-based singer-songwriter meditates on time, empathy, and existence Arima Ederra track by track arima ederra a rush to nowhere sophomore album track by track exclusive Denzel Curry and The Scythe Cut Through the Noise on Strictly 4 The Scythe: Review https://consequence.net/2026/03/denzel-curry-the-scythe-album-review/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:56 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1549318 From Memphis horrorcore to Miami bass, Strictly 4 The Scythe pays homage to the rich contributions of the South.

Denzel Curry and The Scythe Cut Through the Noise on Strictly 4 The Scythe: Review
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]]> Denzel Curry is one of the last remaining torchbearers of bona fide underground hip-hop, and he’s keeping the scene relevant through sheer will. We know Curry for his obsession with Memphis’ dark and shadowy corner of the music industry, brought forth by horrorcore pioneers Three 6 Mafia. Curry has gone…

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]]> 1549318 Kiana Fitzgerald Kiana Fitzgerald B+Denzel Curry’s formation of The Scythe arrives not a moment too soon the-scythe denzel curry the scythe rap supergroup strictly 4 the scythe album review tia corine key nyata ferg bktherula De La Soul Bring Magic to Career-Spanning Tiny Desk Concert: Watch https://consequence.net/2026/03/de-la-soul-tiny-desk-concert/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:59:28 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1549698 De La Soul performed songs from their 2025 album, Cabin in the Sky, alongside classic tracks like “Stakes Is High” and “Me Myself and I.”

De La Soul Bring Magic to Career-Spanning Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
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]]> Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul have made their first appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk. The performance was released on March 3rd, also known as De La Soul Day. Watch a replay below. The group, minus the late David Jolicoeur (aka Trugoy the Dove, aka Plug Two), was dedicated to keeping their…

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]]> 1549698 Kiana Fitzgerald The iconic group debuted on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert on March 3rd — De La Soul Day de-la-soul Roc Nation Claims Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 4.157 Billion Views in 24 Hours https://consequence.net/2026/03/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-views/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:25:44 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1549668 The tally is based on numbers from the US broadcast, global broadcast, YouTube, and digital properties.

Roc Nation Claims Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 4.157 Billion Views in 24 Hours
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]]> Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX performance generated 4.157 billion worldwide views within the first 24 hours, according to Roc Nation. The JAY-Z-led entertainment company, which produces the halftime show, said the figure set a new viewing record across the US broadcast, international broadcasts, YouTube, and other digital platforms. While the specific…

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]]> 1549668 Kiana Fitzgerald Tallied from the US broadcast, global broadcast, YouTube, and digital properties bad-bunny Rosalía Brings Björk and “Berghain” to the 2026 BRIT Awards: Watch https://consequence.net/2026/02/rosalia-2026-brit-awards/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:51:26 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1547904 The performance arrived in support of LUX, Rosalía's remarkable fourth album.

Rosalía Brings Björk and “Berghain” to the 2026 BRIT Awards: Watch
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]]> Rosalía performed a stunning rendition of her song “Berghain” at the 2026 BRIT Awards. Donned in a white dress, Rosalía began the performance crowded by background singers, who stood behind her with poise and focus. The first half of the song found Rosalía acing the more operatic elements of the…

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]]> 1547904 Kiana Fitzgerald and Paolo Ragusa Kiana Fitzgerald and Paolo Ragusa Rosalía brought plenty of drama to her performance of "Berghain," the lead single off her great 2025 album LUX Rosalía and Björk performing at the BRIT Awards RAYE Celebrates Her New Era with “Where Is My Husband!” and “Nightingale Lane” at the 2026 BRIT Awards: Watch https://consequence.net/2026/02/raye-2026-brit-awards/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:49:08 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1547933 The singer and songwriter's new album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE, is out on March 27th.

RAYE Celebrates Her New Era with “Where Is My Husband!” and “Nightingale Lane” at the 2026 BRIT Awards: Watch
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]]> RAYE performed “Where Is My Husband!” and her brand new song “Nightingale Lane” at the 2026 BRIT Awards. For her BRIT Awards performance, RAYE brought a full orchestra and backup singers. She began straight in the middle of the rapid-fire bridge of “Where Is My Husband!,” but upon entering the…

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]]> 1547933 Kiana Fitzgerald and Paolo Ragusa The singer and songwriter's long-awaited new album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE, arrives on March 27th RAYE Performs at the 2026 BRIT Awards