First Out: New Music From Big Freedia, Alma, Donna Missal and More

Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest 'Verzuz' battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week.After the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that have followed, Franklin and Hammond -- wearing coordinating "I Can't Breathe" and "I Can't Breathe Again" statement shirts -- went live with their uplifting music Sunday night (May 31) on Instagram.

There is a bonanza of new music out this week, including Kip Moore’s new album, fresh singles from Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Wallen, the pandemic song we all need from Dolly Parton (check out Jillian Jacqueline’s entry here too), as well as a dance invasion courtesy of Diplo and Dave Audé.Kip Moore, Wild WorldTen months after Moore, one of country’s more thoughtful artists, released the album’s opening salvo, the lighthearted “She’s Mine,” his entire fourth studio set arrives.

"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.Kany García - Mesa Para Dos (Sony Music Latin)Standing out in a crowded field of new releases, Kany García's stunning new album Mesa Para Dos is music for the soul, and it's the kind of music that should be enjoyed and appreciated for its aching verses and stellar collaborations.

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Tinashe is having a moment. After her North American tour was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the songstress decided to take advantage of her time in quarantine and make new music—something that she finally feels "free" to do on her own terms, she told E!'s Scott Tweedie.  "...I feel creatively free.

Cardi B teased a new song while talking to fans on Instagram Live on Monday. Responding to a fan who asked about new music, the rapper joked that she wouldn’t release anything until she lost weight.

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"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.Carlos Vives - Cumbiana (Sony Music Latin) Carlos Vives’ extraordinary recording career reaches a new milestone with Cumbiana (released May 22), his foray into the indigenous roots of Colombian music.

By Ellise Shafer

It's been quite some time since Lorde stepped out of the spotlight.

She promises that her new music is "so fucking good"

By Greg Evans

After a strong Season 2 that highlighted a lot of structural flaws within the healthcare system, New Amsterdam had to adjust one of its biggest storylines and sign off early because of the coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, we didn't get to see everything the show had planned, including a pandemic-themed episode set in New York that was shelved after people in the show's cast and crew — including recurring guest star Daniel Dae Kim -- contracted the virus.

"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors.

Happy New Music Friday!

Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.

By Carole Horst

First Dates is one of the most popular TV dating shows on TV – with good reason – and, luckily for fans, you'll be able to get your fix by watching First Dates Hotel, which returned to Channel 4 recently. Competition to go on the show is high, with some series' gaining over 1,500 applications from hopeful singles, all vying to eat at the now-famous restaurant – the Paternoster Chop House, Central London.