Bruce Springsteen is performing his first-ever shows in Liverpool, England — the birthplace of the Beatles — this week, so naturally Paul McCartney came out to join the E Street Band for a couple of songs Saturday. Wednesday marked Springsteen’s first concert in Liverpool, and it was a Beatle-less affair. …
Read More »Wayne Lewis, Founding Member of Atlantic Starr, Dead at 68
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of R&B group Atlantic Starr, died Thursday, June 5. He was 68. His death was confirmed by the band. “It’s with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025,” the group posted on their official Facebook page Friday. …
Read More »Trump Moves to Deploy National Guard to L.A. Over ICE Protests
The White House announced Saturday night that President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guard troops amid protests to immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles.Trump issued a memorandum federalizing National Guard units for 60 days. “To the extent that protests or acts of violence directly inhibit the execution of the …
Read More »'Dejected' Trump Says Relationship With Musk Is Over; Calls Him a 'Big-Time Drug Addict': Report
Elon Musk’s insults toward Donald Trump left the president “dejected” and “rattled,” The Washington Post reported today. Now it’s apparently Trump’s turn to trash his former ally, saying he will not make amends. Musk’s departure from the Trump administration was announced last week after Trump pulled his nomination for Musk’s …
Read More »With 'Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver,' Hip-Hop Gets a Love Letter in Video Game Form
The expansive universe of legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, who are currently on a historic final tour, is ripe for the type of rich mythology present in video games. Founded in 1992 in New York City and consisting of members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, …
Read More »Vance Says 'Trump Didn't Do Anything Wrong With Jeffrey Epstein'
Elon Musk, who has not been taking so much ketamine that he can’t pee right, had a meltdown about his former bromance partner Donald Trump on his website, X, this week. Vice President J.D. Vance, caught up in the petty feud, has naturally taken Trump’s side, including when it comes …
Read More »Gov Ball Cancels Early Sets, Delays Headliners Due to Inclement Weather
Governors Ball 2025 kicked off on Friday with a jam-packed lineup and memorable sets by acts like Tyler, the Creator and Mk.gee, but the second day of the New York music festival faced some hiccups because of inclement weather. On Saturday morning, the festival posted a message letting attendees know …
Read More »Kelsea Ballerini Surprises With Noah Kahan During Headlining CMA Fest Set
Not even the storm delays could dampen the excitement over CMA Fest’s Friday headliner Kelsea Ballerini. The country-pop star closed out the Nissan Stadium festivities with a set that included a pair of duets with her friend and collaborator Noah Kahan. After opening her set with “Blindsided (Yeah, Sure, Okay)” …
Read More »Watch Sabrina Carpenter Perform 'Manchild' Live for First Time at Primavera Sound
Hours after Sabrina Carpenter dropped her new single “Manchild,” the singer debuted her latest Song of the Summer stab live for the first time Friday at Barcelona, Spain’s Primavera Sound festival. “So I put out this new song yesterday. I was thinking I could sing it for you right now …
Read More »Carin Leon Covers Chris Stapleton, Journey During Surprise Spotify House Set
Carin León brought a touch of Mexico — and a whole lot of country-rock swagger — to Spotify House on Friday night. The música mexicana star surprised the crowd at Ole Red with a late-night performance that included a soulful cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” and a singalong to …
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