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A little over half a year after Christine and the Queens (a.k.a Chris) teamed with French disco producer Cerrone for a rendition of his 1977 hit “Supernature” at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chris and Cerrone have collaborated on a new single, “Catching Feelings.” Like “Supernature,” a scurrying, skipping synth line propels the upbeat tune over which Chris playfully sings, “Don’t be afraid of catching feelings for me.” The song will feature on an upcoming four-track EP.

Chris directed the song’s music video himself, catching footage of dancing in the studio while tracking the vocals,...

Anyma’s trio of Genesys albums is nearly complete! On Thursday, the Italian-American DJ announced the track list for album The End of Genesys, which will feature collaborations with Sevdaliza, Ellie Goulding, 070 Shake, and Grimes, out May 30.

Anyma led the album with the Goulding collaboration, “Hypnotized,” earlier this year, which got fans excited about the coming record. End of Genesys also features songs “Taratara” with Grimes, “Work” with Yeat, “Human Now” featuring Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele, and “Joke’s On You” with 070 Shake.

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Performing in front of a crowd is fun — but there’s not much to celebrate about the loneliness that creeps up during the lulls of being on tour. On Tuesday, Sunflower Bean debuted their new single “Nothing Romantic,” which captures those feelings of dread after being away from the stage and on your own.

“‘Nothing Romantic’ is about rejecting the myth of the tortured artist — realizing that the joys of creativity don’t have to come from the lows of misery,” the band — comprising vocalist Julia Cumming, guitarist Nick Kivlen,...

Jon Stewarthas taken some heat over the past month for supposedly not attacking the Trump administration enough. A week after Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as President of the United States, Stewart spent his weekly monologue on The Daily Show warning people to not overreact to every single thing the Trump administration does, and to not scream "fascist" every day. It was a more centrist take than the left wanted to see after the first week of Trump's presidency, resulting in a bevy of criticism and YouTube comments like, "Glad to read I am not the only one who doesn't see it the way Jon does tonight. Fascism doesn't come in with a bang; it slithers in and erodes the institutions from within." It's safe to say that, one month later, things have heated up.

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, saw one of Stewart's most immediately acclaimed monologues since his return to The Daily Show in Feb.

Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024.

According to Circana, Swift’s Eras Tour Book sold 814,000 copies over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Circana tracks around 85 percent of the print market, but the Eras numbers are more precise: Swift sold the book exclusively through Target, which launched the Eras tie-in on Black Friday.

Sales soared even as Swift skipped Amazon.com and other retailers and as some fans complained online that the $39.99 book included typos and other errors. Representatives for Target and Swift did not immediately respond to requests Wednesday for comment.

The sales put Swift in rare company. The only bigger nonfiction launch was the first volume of Barack Obama’s presidential memoirs, A Promised Land, which sold 816,000 copies its first week on shelves in 2020, according to Circana, which does not include audio and e-book sales.

Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Taylor Swift have dominated the entertainment industry for years. Their chart-topping hits and commanding screen presence have earned them the title of true icons. However, Grande and Gomez have successfully transitioned between acting and music, but Swift seems to struggle when it comes to her acting career.

Selena Gomez in a still from The Dead Don’t Die | Focus Features

But it’s important to note that Gomez and Grande started as child actors first, so they had a headstart in the field, and were able to refine their skills more than the Shake It Off singer. So, let’s look at their career trajectory in Hollywood, taking all their triumphs and failures into account.

Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez: Multitalented Queens Ariana Grande in Wicked | Universal Pictures

Ariana Grande’s recent movie, Wicked is being praised and loved by the audience. Her portrayal of the...

It’s New Music Friday, so Consequence is here to help point out the best, most notable new albums to stream.

Among today’s highlights is Linkin Park’s first album since the passing of Chester Bennington, Jon Batiste’s bluesy twist on classical music, and Jin of BTS’ first full-length solo album. Plus, new music from 070 Shake, Maxo Kream, Poppy, and St. Vincent.

Here are nine new albums to stream today.

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070 Shake has linked up with producers Dave Hamelin, Tyler Johnson and Patrick Krief (The Dears) for a brand new album, Petrichor. Named after a term used to describe the smell of rain after a dry period, the project once again shows off the artist’s genre-blending tendencies.

Ateez — Golden Hour: Part. 2

The K-pop stars have upped the ante with their latest release, the darker follow-up to their summer release,...

One evening back in May, Sunflower Bean found themselves in the woods of upstate New York, caked in 200 pounds of clay. They were shooting Shake, a short film to accompany their EP of the same name, and their goal was to look as muddy as possible — a direct reference to Nine Inch Nails’ iconic Woodstock 1994 performance.

In the backyard of their Airbnb, the rock trio stood on a piece of tarp, performing the title track while routinely being hosed down to make them appear authentically muddy. “You have the idea...

“Nobody Wants This” does not disappoint in delivering heart-wrenching songs to match Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s undeniable on-screen chemistry.

Rabbi Noah Roklov (Brody) and sex podcaster Joanne (Bell) are an unlikely couple, but the two just can’t keep away from each other. The sultry, flirty soundtrack accompanies the two’s magnetic bond. Heartbreak anthems from Olivia Rodrigo, a love song from Rihanna and even a few bat mitzvah bangers round out the 10-episode series’ soundtrack.

Created by Erin Foster, the Netflix series also features breakout performances from “Veep” actor Timothy Simons and “Succession” star Justine Lupe.

Keep reading for a complete list of all the songs in “Nobody Wants This.”

Episode 1: Pilot “Summer Girl” – Haim “Ugi” – Strongboi “Cinderella” – Remi Wolf “Drive” – Mini Mansions “Now I’m in It” – Haim “You & I” – Léon Episode 2: “A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple” “Seen By You” – Olivia Kaplan...

Vice President Kamala Harris was praised on social media for forcing President Donald Trump to shake her hand as they took the stage at the presidential debate.

While they stepped onto the stage on Tuesday night, marking the first time they met face-to-face, Trump headed to his lectern, and Harris walked across the stage. After a brief moment of hesitation, she offered her hand.

“Kamala Harris,” the vice president stated while shaking the former president’s hand. “Let’s have a good debate.”

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“Nice to see you,” Trump replied, shaking her hand and adding, “Have fun.”

They then thanked each other after they had finished shaking hands. Harris received praise from X users, some of whom believed that her action of shaking Trump’s hand was a bold move.

“Kamala Harris going for...

Taylor Swift is back in the stands supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce at his first game of the season!

The 34-year-old “Shake It Off” singer was joined by tons of the 34-year-old tight end’s friends and family members up in a suite as they cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night (September 5) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

For the first game of the 2024-2025 season, the Chiefs went head-to-head with the Baltimore Ravens.

We are once again breaking down who is in the suite alongside Taylor to cheer on Travis and the Chiefs!

Scroll through the slideshow to see who is sitting with Taylor Swift in the suite…...

With Beetlejuice 2 finally here, moviegoers will be eager to know whether or not there are any extra surprises in terms of a credit scene at the end of the sequel. It took 36 years for Beetlejuice 2 to happen despite the lasting popularity of Tim Burton's original movie from 1988. As predicted, there's still immense interest in continuing the franchise, especially when adding elements for the new generation through Jenna Ortega's addition as part of Beetlejuice 2's cast. While the franchise's future is unclear, the sequel's final moments help provide some insight.

Whereas the original Beetlejuice predominantly tied up loose ends for Lydia and the Deetz family, the story left the possibility of the bio-exorcist's return. That's why the development of a sequel occurred decades before Beetlejuice 2's story finally came to fruition in the last few years. This time around, the narrative centers around three generations of the Deetz familyAstrid,...

Sunflower Bean have dropped the scorching new single “Teach Me to Be Bad” off their upcoming EP Shake.

“I don’t even know your name,” Julia Cumming sings in the opening lines across a searing riff. “But I love you all the same.” According to the band, the track is about “a chance meeting with a special person can change your life forever. It can be exhilarating and frightening to fall madly for someone you barely know.”

As with the title track, “Teach Me to Be Bad” is paired with a video.

Pitbull is back on tour and we have the set list from opening night!

The 43-year-old music superstar performed more than 25 of his biggest hits during the first show on the Party After Dark Tour on Wednesday night (August 21) at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va.

Songs like “Give Me Everything,” “Hotel Room Service,” and “Fireball” kept the party going all night. Opening act T-Pain also joined Pitbull on stage for their joint performance of “Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor).”

Head inside to check out the set list…

Keep scrolling to check out the full set list…

**This set list is representative of opening night on the tour and might not be completely accurate for every show.

1. Don’t Stop the Party

2. Hotel Room Service

3. International Love

4. Get Ready

5. Sweet Child o’ Mine

6. Rain Over Me

7. The Final Countdown

8. Pepas

9. I Got You (I Feel Good)

10. I Feel...

British Royal Family news reveals Prince William, the Prince Of Wales and Princess of Wales are currently seeking to fill a full-time communications position. It seems that Prince William and Princess Kate’s team is on the verge of an exciting transformation.

British Royal Family News – It’s Been A Very Hectic Year For The Royal Family

Amidst a whirlwind of a hectic year for the royal couple and their dedicated team, the focus now lies on bolstering their staff, particularly in the communications department.

As they prepare to welcome a new addition, The Household of Trh The Prince and Princess of Wales recently posted an enticing job opportunity for a full-time correspondence specialist on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities include taking charge of the Household’s communication process, offering valuable insights for enhancements, and delivering prompt, impeccably crafted responses tailored to the specific subject matters concerning Trh.

This position will provide exposure...

Exclusive: On the heels of her directorial and writing debut with Fresh Kills, SAG Award-winning actress, director and producer Jennifer Esposito has signed to direct Shake, which is written by Ryan Binaco (To Leslie).

The synopsis: Shake was nobody when she made her name in Philly. That name was the mob boss’ lady. It brought money, power and respect. Then life went to hell, and she vanished. Twenty years later, she’s back. But when she returns to the world she helped build, it wants nothing to do with her. So she’s back to where she started: a nobody. But this time Shake’s not going anywhere and aims to navigates a dark and violent world ruled by men, as she fights to get what she’s owed.

The film is set in a similar world as Fresh Kills is inspired by character-driven ’70s crime dramas like The Killing of a Chinese Bookie...

I first saw “Let It Be” when I was a kid, in the summer of 1970, just weeks after it was released. My family was coming off one of those “Vacation” road trips. During the miles of driving, we listened to Top 40 radio, which meant that several times a day I got to hear “The Long and Winding Road,” which I thought was the most beautiful song I’d ever heard. I knew that the first thing I was going to do when we got back was go to see “Let It Be” — and, in fact, it was the first Beatles thing I was old enough to connect to as it was happening.

The Beatles, in their early years, looked alike, and even after they’d entered the psychedelic zone with “Revolver” and “Sgt. Pepper” they dressed and coiffed themselves with a splashy coordinated harmony. They were unified. And that made a kind of supreme sense,...

Fans of Santigold will finally be able to catch the star in concert.

On Tuesday, the musician announced that she’ll be hitting the road for several spaced-out shows through June, August, and October this year after she canceled her Holified Tour in 2022, citing artist welfare and the mental-health and economic challenges plaguing those who make music for a living.

The new run of shows includes appearances at Redondo Beach’s Beachlife Festival in May and Seattle Pride in June. She’ll also stop at New York’s Terminal 5 and Toronto’s Rebel in August,...

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has recently been the center of several serious and disturbing allegations, all of which the rapper has vehemently denied. Commonly known as Puff Daddy, two of the rapper’s properties were recently raided by US Homeland Security, which is investigating a string of accusations against him.

While he’s well-known in the entertainment industry for his music, he’s also a regular in the gaming industry, having curated the soundtrack for several titles ranging from 2004 (Fight Night) to as recently as 2018. Gamers now want his name erased from all the titles he was involved in, if the allegations are proven.

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs Last Produced Songs for a Game in 2017

P Diddy was ever involved with only one WWE title, as the Executive Soundtrack Producer for WWE 2K17.

Diddy is currently facing allegations of sexual and physical abuse from his past partners.

Combs’ first involvement...

Known for her prolific songwriting and chart-topping hits, Taylor Swift has collaborated with a diverse array of artists across different genres. From her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on Bad Blood to artists like Ed Sheeran, Phoebe Bridgers, and Ice Spice, Swift has continuously pushed the boundaries with her music, exploring new sounds and styles.

Taylor Swift in a still from The Eras Tour

However, despite having numerous collaborations throughout her career, there is still one notable music artist whom Swift has expressed a desire to work with and has still not been able to fulfill it.

Taylor Swift Would Love to Collaborate With Eminem

In a previous interview with InStyle, the Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift expressed her admiration for hip-hop, as she shared that she would love to collaborate with one of the legendary figures in hip-hop music, Eminem.

Taylor Swift in a still from her song Blank Space

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Taylor Swift continues to prove that she is in a class of her own!

The 33-year-old “Shake It Off” pop titan just released 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on Friday (October 27), and she is already breaking streaming records on Spotify. However, the only person that she is dethroning by doing so is herself.

Read more about Taylor Swift’s record-breaking release…

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Spotify, the streaming giant announced that Taylor was again “the most-streamed artist in a single day in Spotify history.” As if that wasn’t enough, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is also “Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2023 so far.”

Taylor is quite literally dethroned herself with her latest achievements. She snatched the record with the release of Midnights back in October 2022.

1989 (Taylor’s Version) arrived with a multitude of new songs included on the tracklist. Taylor even rolled out a...

The Signal Awards, celebrating the world’s best podcasts, today announced the Winners for its second annual honors. Some of the world’s most influential, entertaining and informative voices are taking top prizes, including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria, Kit Harington, Kevin Hart, Hoda Kotb, Doja Cat, QuestLove, Jill Scott, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ashley Johnson, Jon Stewart, Ed Helms, Snoop Dogg, Björk, Steve Yeun, Kevin Pang and Miranda Keeling. Notable podcasts such as HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast, The Slowdown, Netflix is a Daily Joke, Operation: Tradebom, And That’s Why We Drink, Growing Up Powerful and She's a 10 Times 5 are also receiving Gold Awards for exceptional work.

“2023 was a huge year for podcasts, as worldwide listenership continued to skyrocket and new trends emerged,” said Signal Awards managing director Deondric Royster. “The winners of the second annual Signal Awards represent the best of the industry: those who are pushing boundaries,...

Launching this fall: Shook! Songs Of The Dark Sirens: "Coming to Kickstarter this month, Second Sight Publishing has once again gathered an award-winning team of Black comic writers and artists in the follow up volume of its hit horror anthology, Shook! A Black Horror Anthology.

COO of Second Sight Publishing, Marcus Roberts, has announced the lineup for the follow up volume of the history making Shook! A Black Horror Anthology which will be coming to comic bookstores and other retail outlets Jan 2024 through Dark Horse Comics. Roberts states that a Kickstarter for the project will launch this month. The volume, entitled Shook! Songs Of The Dark Sirens will once again feature a group of the top Black writers and artists in comics along with talented newcomers and is continuing in the tradition of volume 1. “We have brought in people like Alitha Martinez, Tananarive Due, and Micheline Hess to name few,...

The Netflix documentary Wham! chronicles the careers of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as the musical pop duo group, Wham! in the early to mid-1980s. The movie also showcases the eventual dissolution of the band, including their final concert together. Wham! amicably broke up in 1986 when Michael and Ridgeley expressed a desire to explore other avenues and projects. To commemorate their time together and as one last hurrah, the duo released a farewell single titled "The Edge of Heaven" and got together for one farewell concert called The Final at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on June 28, 1986.

Toward the end of the documentary, an archival interview from Michael revealed why Ridgeley was ready to leave Wham! in the mid-1980s. While they were together, Michael was seen as the superstar, and Ridgeley was more of an afterthought who was "the lucky guy that's coasted along with George Michael." Of course,...

Documentary following a group of women dancers over 60 is well made but leaves you wondering if there’s more to know about these spirited performers

Maria Loohufvud and Love Martinsen, a married couple as well as artistic collaborators, make their feature debut as directors with this affectionate portrait of the Calendar Girls, an amateur dance troupe based in southern Florida. Entirely made up of women over the age of 60, a few considerably older, the dancers perform on flatbed trucks in parades and retirement homes, community centres and private events in order to raise funds for Southeastern Guide Dogs, an organisation that trains guide dogs for veterans and other visually impaired people. Dressed in homemade, leg-revealing spandex and sparkle-festooned outfits that variously suggest unicorns or “patriotic reindeer” at Christmas time, the women perform dance sequences set to an eclectic selection of tunes, from Harry Belafonte’s Jump in the Line and Everybody by the Backstreet Boys,...

The Future of Music Interview is a Q&a in which our favorite artists and producers share their vision of what’s next, weighing in on everything from AI to emerging scenes to the artists inspiring them the most.

When Christine and the Queens, the progressive French pop artist who also goes by “Chris,” decided he wanted Madonna to voice the narrator on his ambitious, new three-act pop opera, Paranoïa, Angels, True Love, he had to think fast.

His collaborator, Mike Dean, had worked with Madonna before and quickly got her on a FaceTime,...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Nick Minaj and Ice Spice revamp a classic for the Barbie soundtrack, J Balvin takes the tempo to the next level, and Anitta returns to her Brazilian funk roots.

Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, “Barbie World (with Aqua)” (YouTube)

Anitta, “Funk Rave” (YouTube)

J Balvin, “En Alta” (YouTube)

Peso Pluma feat. Junior H, “Luna” (YouTube)

Kim Petras, “Feed the Beast,” (YouTube)

Carly Rae Jepsen, “Shy Boy” (YouTube)

Gwen Stefani,...

The 20 track album released a little over a week ago has proven to be yet another feat by the French singer songwriter. On this occasion she counts on appearances by Madonna and 070 Shake.

The melodic, hypnotizing, insightful and forever catchy tracks will definitely thrill fans and critics alike.

Cover art ‘PARANOÏA, Angels, True Love’ – Christine and the Queens Tracklist: Overture Tears can be so soft Marvin descending A day in the water Full Of Life Angels crying in my bed (feat. Madonna) Track 10 Overture (feat. Mike Dean) He’s been shining for ever, your son Flowery days I met an angel (feat. Madonna) True love (feat. 070 Shake) Let me touch you once (feat. 070 Shake) Aimer, puis vivre Shine We have to be friends Lick the light out (feat. Madonna) To be honest I feel like an angel Big eye See Tour & Live Stream Dates – Tickets & Dates Available Here

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Foo Fighters, the Cure, Turnstile, and more are headed to Chicago for Riot Fest 2023, taking place Sept. 15 through 17 at Douglass Park.

Foo Fighters will headline night one, with Baltimore hardcore heroes Turnstile also getting top-billing. On night two, Ben Gibbard will pull double duty as the Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie 20th anniversary tour hits Riot Fest, along with a set from Queens of the Stone Age. And night three will feature performances from the Cure and the Mars Volta.

The rest of the Riot Fest lineup features an...

One of the biggest mysteries of the past Grammy cycle was the Best New Artist race, which seemed relatively weak and uncertain compared to past years. That said, the lineup ended up including some great acts from pop, American roots, alternative, jazz, R&b, and hip-hop, with the winner being jazz singer extraordinaire Samara Joy. This year let’s put on our thinking caps early to see what’s brewing in the race, which might be shaping up to be equally exciting.

Perhaps the most popular new artist right now is New York-based rapper Ice Spice. Ice has managed a couple of big hits, including the pop crossover “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2,” alongside PinkPantheress. Both Ice and PinkPantheress look to be heavy favorites for the award, as “Boy’s a Liar” is one of the biggest hits of the eligibility season so far. Ice Spice is arguably a bigger...

In a week when distributors and exhibitors reconvene for their annual Las Vegas meet-up CinemaCon and celebrate the post-pandemic resurge of the box office, the motion picture industry is also bracing for a potential Writers Guild of America strike.

With production and deal-making slowing down — especially with 98% of WGA West and WGA East members authorizing a strike if a fair new film/TV deal isn’t met by the May 1 deadline — how could that possibly dent the box office boom, one Gower Analytics projects will result in an estimated $32 billion globally, up 24% from last year, and $9 billion stateside, up 200%?

Just as a majority of exhibitors are getting back on their feet financially after Covid’s great shutdown of 2020-21, studio sources outlined a worst-case scenario to Deadline should the WGA strike span more than four months.

In short, the theatrical release calendar would see several date changes for pics, as soon as Q4 this year.

Coachella 2023 is live-streaming six stages across both weekends on YouTube.

The weekend 2 livestream schedule promises Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Blink-182, Gorillaz, Rosalía, Blondie, The Chemical Brothers, Jai Paul, boygenius, Metro Boomin & Friends, Pusha T, Becky G, Underworld, Charli Xcx, Kali Uchis, Wet Leg, Muna, Noname, Saba, Dinner Party, Chromeo, Snail Mail, Weyes Blood, Yves Tumor, Romy, GloRilla, Christine and the Queens, and more. Additionally, for weekend 2 Coachella will be livestreaming sets from the electro-centric Yuma Tent (instead of Sonora).

Check out the schedule below, along with links to view each of the six stages: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Stage, Sahara, Mojave, Gobi, and Yuma.

You can find all of our Coachella 2023 coverage here, and stay tuned to this post for the latest updates on the livestream.

Weekend 2 Livestream Schedule:

* = All times in Pst; channels noted in parentheses

Coachella Stage (1)

Friday, April 21st:

4:05pm – Doechii

4:20pm – Pusha T

5:35pm – Becky...

Warning: This story contains spoilers from the “Love Is Blind” Season 4 finale, now streaming on Netflix.

It’s never a dull moment on “Love Is Blind,” and Season 4 was no different. During the finale, which dropped on Netflix on Friday, it was time for the weddings. While viewers weren’t surprised by fan-favorite couple Tiffany and Brett saying yes at the altar, they weren’t the only engaged pair to tie the knot.

Chelsea and Kwame put all their differences aside and said yes, as did Bliss and Zack — who didn’t even get engaged until after the pods. While Jackie and Marshall didn’t make it to the altar, Micah and Paul did. When she was asked for her choice, she asked Paul to go first, and he said no.

Variety spoke with Kinetic CEO and “Love Is Blind” creator Chris Coelen to break down the ups and downs...

35 years since its release on March 30, 1988, what continues to stand out the most about Tim Burton's macabre and quirky film is its soundtrack — both the score by Danny Elfman and the inclusion of Harry Belafonte musical numbers. The eccentric mix of these sounds creates the ideal stage for Betelgeuse himself: the ghost with the most that teams up with the recently deceased Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) to haunt the pretentious, urbane Deetz family that moves into their New England-style home.

"Beetlejuice" was Tim Burton's first major feature after his breakthrough Pee-wee's Big Adventure. For the zany family film, Burton also collaborated with composer Danny Elfman, establishing a long-term creative partnership. But the "Beetlejuice" soundtrack that we all know and love almost never was.

The original screenplay by novelist Michael McDowell was decidedly grimmer, featuring a much darker alternate ending where Lydia sets herself on...

The fourth season of Love is Blind might have begun with a total of 30 cast members. But they were whittled down quickly to just 11 core people, 10 of whom got engaged as part of the five main couples. As with every season that came before it, season 4 has its share of likable people (like Cameron and Lauren from season 1) and unlikable ones, like Shake from season 2.