This Week In Music: Billie Eilish Headlining Virtual Fortnite Festival & Dominic Fike Drops 8 Surprise Songs

If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. Billie Eilish is headlining the Virtual Fortnite Festival and Dominic Fike makes a special project with 8 new songs—this is what you missed.

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Billie Eilish is Headlining the Virtual Fortnite Festival
Billie Eilish is set to headline a virtual Fortnite festival for Season 3, following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga and The Weeknd. In a spooky trailer released by Fortnite, Eilish’s avatar falls through a portal and lands on a digital stage, performing her hit song “All the Good Girls Go to Hell.” Players can unlock Eilish-themed outfits, instruments, and Jam Tracks in the game until June 13. Eilish’s participation coincides with the release of her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, scheduled for May 17. She describes the album as a personal project made without concern for public opinion, emphasizing artistic freedom.

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Dominic Fike Releases “14 Minutes”
Dominic Fike surprised fans with a visual project titled “14 Minutes”, featuring eight new songs that he’s been eager to release. The project was unveiled at an impromptu release party in West Hollywood, where Fike shared a video of himself running with his headphones in. Created by Jack Begert with a concept from Reed Bennett, the video captures Fike’s free-flowing approach to sharing his music, without distinct markers or song titles mentioned. Fike expressed his desire to share these songs without holding back, emphasizing his frustration with industry norms dictating long gaps between album releases.

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Andrea Bocelli Celebrates 30 Years in Music
Andrea Bocelli is marking 30 years in music with ‘Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration,’ a three-day concert event at Tuscany’s Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy, on July 15, 17, and 19. The event will feature performances from Bocelli’s superstar friends including Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Jon Batiste, and more, as well as classical stars like Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Bocelli expressed gratitude for realizing his childhood dreams in his hometown, surrounded by talented artists. The event will be captured in a concert film directed by Sam Wrench, showcasing the scenic Tuscan landscape and Bocelli’s iconic voice.

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Posh Spice Celebrates 50 with Her Spice Sisters
The Spice Girls delighted fans with an impromptu performance of their hit song “Stop” at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party. All five members of the iconic 1990s girl group reunited for a brief dance routine during the celebration held at a private club in London. The special moment, captured on video by Victoria’s husband David Beckham, was shared on social media with messages of joy and nostalgia from both Victoria and Mel B. The Spice Girls, known for hits like “Wannabe”, went on hiatus in 2000 but reunited for tours in 2007 and 2018-2019. Mel B (Scary Spice) teased a potential reunion earlier in the year to mark their 30th anniversary.

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