90s, Boy Bands, Music, NKOTB

New Kids On The Block Announce 2016 Cruise: New Orleans to Cozumel

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We could all use a little warming up right now, as we’ve been dreaming about being on the beach while we’re piled under a mountain of snow. How about being on the beach with the New Kids on the Block? Sounds like a perfect fangirl getaway to us! NKOTB just announced their 8th annual cruise for 2016 is taking off from New Orleans and heading down to Cozumel, Mexico in October. Pre-sales start this Wednesday, January 27th for Block Nation members, so we hope like any good fangirl you’ve been putting money in your New Kids cruise fund! Head over to NKOTBCruise.com for all of the info!

NKOTB 2016 Cruise
New Orleans to Cozumel
October 20-24 2016
Ticket Info

Watch the official trailer for the 2016 cruise below.  As if NKOTB + Beach wasn’t enough to convince you, this certainly will… Just #WaitTil8!

If you’ve seen “Rock This Boat,” you know what an epic adventure/party the cruise is. And you never know what could happen on the boat!  Like that time there was a wedding and Joey walked the bride down the aisle and Donnie officiated (literal fangirl tears every time Joey appears in that captain’s outfit help)

Be sure to follow NKOTB & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Friday Five, Jonas Brothers, Music

The Friday Five: Winter Storm Jonas (Brothers) Playlist

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As we’re sure you’ve heard by now, Winter Storm Jonas is going on tour across the East Coast this weekend, with stops in D.C, Philadelphia, NYC, and Boston. We thought the storm might breakup before it hit New York, but it looks like this reunion tour is coming full speed ahead. Here’s the perfect playlist for your weekend.

1. “Games”
When you’re waiting for the snow to start falling, wondering if the meteorologists are just playin’ games with your heart.

2. “SOS”
When the snow actually starts and you panic realizing you never bought milk and loaf bread (even though you’re lactose intolerant and gluten free)

3. “Burnin’ Up”
When you’re trapped in your apartment with the radiator blasting, unable to open the window without letting in a foot of snow.

4. “Time For Me To Fly”
When you can finally go out and go sledding! Pro tip: you can get some serious air on the hills in Central Park.

5. “Hello Beautiful”
When you see that cute sledding bae.

BONUS: DNCE – “Cake By The Ocean”
What we all wish we were really doing this weekend.

Interviews, Music

SecretFangirls.com Interview The Classic Kids

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We caught up with NYC’s The Classic Kids at the release show for their debut EP, “Forever Strong.”  Check out our interview below and get to know more about Eric, Max, Mattyboy, and Mikey G.   Who would fangirl over Sam Hunt?   What album would the guys bring on a roadtrip?  Watch and find out!

Pickup a copy of “Forever Strong” on iTunes now and keep up with the band at TheClassicKids.com!

Be sure to follow The Classic Kids & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Country Music, Dan+Shay, Music, On Tour

Darius Rucker Announces “Good For A Good Time” Tour With Dan + Shay and Michael Ray

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Darius Rucker just announced dates for his Summer tour, and he’s bringing Dan + Shay and Michael Ray along for the ride! The “Good For A Good Time” Tour kicks off in Florida in June and will stop at amphitheaters across the US until just past Labor Day. Sounds like a good time indeed! Check out the initial dates below, more shows will be added soon. Select venues will go on sale on January 29th as part of the Country Megaticket.

Darius Rucker “Good For A Good Time” Tour 2016
with Dan + Shay and Michael Ray
June 3 – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
June 4 – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
June 16 – Amphitheatre – Tuscaloosa, AL
June 17 – Gexa Energy Pavilion – Dallas, TX
June 18 – Austin 360 Amphitheater – Austin, TX
June 24 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
June 25 – Klipsch Music Center – Noblesville, IN
June 26 – First Niagara Pavilion – Pittsburgh, PA
July 7 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre – Englewood, CO
July 8 – Isleta Amphitheatre – Albuquerque, NM
July 9 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ
July 15 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA
July 16 – Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre – Irvine, CA
July 22 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
July 23 – XFINITY Theatre – Hartford, CT
July 24 – Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre – Wantagh, NY
July 29 – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, ME
July 30 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
July 31 – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center – Darien Center, NY
August 12 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA
August 13 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
August 14 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel Woods, NY
August 18 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
August 19 – Soaring Eagle – Mt. Pleasant, MI
August 20 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
August 25 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
August 26 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH
August 27 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
September 3 & 4 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH
September 9 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre – Virginia Beach, VA
September 10 – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre – Raleigh, NC
September 11 – Verizon Wireless – Alpharetta, GA

Watch the official video for “Southern Style” now.

Be sure to follow Darius Rucker, Dan + Shay, Michael Ray & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Country Music, Music, Thomas Rhett

FarmBorough Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

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***UPDATE: 2/9/16:
Unfortunately FarmBorough Festival has been canceled for 2016 per the FarmBorough website.

Last year the inaugural FarmBorough Festival took over Randall’s Island and brought 3 days of country music to NYC. The fest was such a success it’s coming back in 2016, and the first performers were just announced!  Headlining this year’s festival are Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Toby Keith, along with a rare performance from Brooks and Dunn.  Secret Fangirl faves Thomas Rhett, Kacey Musgraves & A Thousand Horses are also slated to perform over the 3-day festival in June. We had a blast at last year’s event and are so excited it’s back in NYC! The fest has 2 stages of music, plus great food and fun activities throughout the weekend.

FarmBorough Festival 2016
June 17-19 2016
Randall’s Island, NYC
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2016 Lineup (as of January 2016, more TBA)
Tim McGraw
Toby Keith
Jason Aldean
Thomas Rhett
A Thousand Horses
Kacey Musgraves
Brantley Gilbert
Billy Currington
Brooks & Dunn
David Nail
Eric Paslay
Lonestar
Ryan Kinder

Three day, general admission passes for the festival go on sale January 29th at 10am. Can’t make it all 3 days?  This year they will be offering single day tickets for sale at a later date TBD. Head over to the FarmBorough Festival website for all the info, including ticket payment plans.

Be sure to follow FarmBorough Festival & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Country Music, Music

Listen To Dierks Bentley’s New Single “Somewhere On A Beach”

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Dierks Bentley just released the first single from his new album, “Black,” which he announced last week.  “Somewhere On A Beach” is exactly where we’d like to be right now, especially if Dierks is there too.  Listen to the track below and stay tuned for details on the release date for the album!

Pickup a copy of “Somewhere On A Beach” on iTunes now!  Be sure to pre-order “Black” at Dierks.com now and get access to a special Black Card!  You’ll have access to exclusive tracks and contests, like winning tickets to every single night of Dierks’ upcoming tour!

Be sure to follow Dierks Bentley & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Album Release, Music

Hoodie Allen To Drop Free “Happy Camper” Album 1/22

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We’ve been waiting on a release date since Hoodie Allen revealed he would be dropping a new album early this year, titled “Happy Camper.”  We won’t have to wait much longer – the album will be available this Friday, January 22nd, as a free download! We can’t wait for more new music from Hoodie after his smash “People Keep Talking.” We’re sure this album will have everyone talking as well.   Hoodie just released his new single and video, “Are U Having Any Fun?” as well.  Watch it below!

The video for his new single, “Are U Having Any Fun?” will be released tomorrow at Noon.  Check out the dates for Hoodie’s upcoming tour HERE.  We suggest getting tickets ASAP if you haven’t already as many shows are selling out!

Be sure to follow Hoodie Allen & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Friday Five, Sports, Tennis

The Friday Five: Australian Open Preview (Fangirl Style)

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The Australian Open kicks off this weekend in Melbourne!  It’s time for our annual bae-watch list. Here are some of the (many) players we’ll be rooting for for the next two weeks.

1. Borna Coric

Coric finished 2015 as the youngest player in the top 100. He is definitely one of the top young guns to watch in 2016 – he already has a win over Rafael Nadal, and played his first ATP World Tour final last week in Chennai. And is it just us or does anyone else get a little Jake Miller vibe from him?

2. Jack Sock

The young American has started 2016 with a bang, beating top players Kevin Anderson and David Ferrer en route to the finals in Auckland. Jack has a powerful, aggressive forehand and the game to match. But he’s also known for his great sportsmanship, suggesting his opponent Lleyton Hewitt challenge a call during Hopman Cup last week.

3. Pierre-Hugues Herbert (AKA P2Hugz)

P2Hugz is p2cute. He teamed up with fellow Frenchman Nicolas Mahut to win the US Open doubles trophy last Fall. The duo also made it to the finals of the 2015 Australian Open, so they will be confident playing on these familiar courts. Pierre-Hugues is also looking to qualify for the singles draw (ALLEZ!!!)

4. Taylor Fritz

Taylor is another young American player on a hot streak. Since winning the US Open Juniors title a few months ago, he has gone on to win 3 ATP Challenger titles and risen to 154 in the rankings. Fritz is also playing qualifying st this years tournament.

5. Benoit Paire

We’re not sure which Benoit will end up at this year’s tournament: the one who beat Nishikori at the US Open or the one who has on court meltdowns. But we can guarantee he’ll be entertaining to watch either way! We also suggest following him on Instagram for heart- eyes worthy photos.

BONUS: Lleyton Hewitt

The Australian Open is sadly Hewitt ‘s last tournament as a professional. We’ll be cheering Aussie Aussie Aussie OY OY OY until the last point. We expect him to go down fighting in some epic 5 set matches.

Album Release, Music

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis To Release “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made” 2/26

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis just announced their next album will be released on February 26th! We can’t wait for more new music from the duo (can you believe it’s been over 3 years since “The Heist”?!?)  Like “The Heist,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ new album will be self released.  Check out the message M+ RL posted on their website to announce the news and watch a preview below.

Their international tour kicked off this month across the USA. Check out all the dates HERE and get tickets soon, many are sold out already. P.S. GUYS we are still waiting on an NYC show please and thank you.

Be sure to follow Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Music, On Tour

Weezer + Panic! At The Disco Announce Co-Headlining Tour

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Weezer dropped a series of exciting announcements late last night on Twitter.  They’re releasing a new self-titled album, The White Album,” on April 1st!   You can pre-order it now!  Their new single is “King Of The World!”  AND they’re going on tour with P!ATD this summer! They’re taking Andrew McMahon & The Wilderness with them so it’ll be one giant party all Summer long.  It’s been a while since Weezer has done a big headlining tour across the US, so we can’t wait for this!   Check out the tour dates below.

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Weezer + Panic! At The Disco Summer Tour 2016
June 10th – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Woodlands, TX – Buy Tickets
June 11th – Concrete Street Amphitheater – Corpus Christi, TX – Buy Tickets
June 12th – Bold Sphere Music – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets
June 14th – Bayfront Park Amphitheater – Miami, FL – Buy Tickets
June 15th – Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL – Buy Tickets
June 16th – Lakewood Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
June 19th – Volvo Cars Stadium – Daniel Island, SC-  Buy Tickets
June 20th – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
June 21st – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre – Raleigh, NC – Buy Tickets
June 22nd – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre – Virginia Beach, VA – Buy Tickets
June 24th – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA – Buy Tickets
June 25th – Constellation Brands Marvin Sands PAC – Canadaigua, NY – Buy Tickets
June 26th – The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA – Buy Tickets
June 28th – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH – Buy Tickets
June 30th – Nikon at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY – Buy Tickets
July 1st – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA – Buy Tickets
July 2nd – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ – Buy Tickets
July 5th – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, CT – Buy Tickets
July 6th – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
July 8th – DTE Energy Music Theater – Clarkston, MI – Buy Tickets
July 9th – Summerfest @ Marcus Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI – Buy Tickets
July 11th – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Tinley Park, IL – Buy Tickets
July 12th – Klipsch Music Center – Noblesville, IN – Buy Tickets
July 13th – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
July 15th – Gexa Energy Pavilion – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
July 16th – Zoo Amphitheater – Oklahoma City, OK – Buy Tickets
July 17th – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion – Rogers, AR – Buy Tickets
July 19th – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Maryland Heights, MO – Buy Tickets
July 20th – Starlight Theater – Kansas City, MO – Buy Tickets
July 22nd – Badlands Motor Speedway – Brandon, SD – Buy Tickets
July 23rd – Stir Cove @ Harrah’s Hotel – Council Bluffs, IA – Buy Tickets
July 24th – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater – Englewood, CO – Buy Tickets
July 26th – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT – Buy Tickets
July 28th – Deer Lake Park – Burnaby, BC – Buy Tickets
July 29th – Marymoor Park – Redmond, WA – Buy Tickets
July 30th – Edgefield – Troutdale, OR – Buy Tickets
July 31st – Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 1st – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
Aug 2nd – Sleeptrain Amphitheater – Chula Vista, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 5th – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 6th – Irvine Meadows Amphitheater – Irvine, CA – Buy Tickets

Watch the video for “King Of The World” below and pre-order a copy of “The White Album” on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow Weezer & Secret Fangirls for more updates!  You should probably also follow Rivers Cuomo if you’re not already, trust us.

We are all fangirls at heart.