Tom Cruise popped up at one of Oasis’ reunion gigs in London over the weekend, officially putting to rest any lingering rumors surrounding the incredibly low stakes and deep cut (certainly by Oasis’ standards) beef between the actor and band. Cruise kept a relatively low profile at Oasis’ July 25 …
Read More »Regina Spektor Confronts Pro-Palestine Protesters at Concert: 'You're Just Yelling at a Jew'
As the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza continues to rage and claim lives, protests in support of Palestine have been growing around the world — including at concerts. On Saturday, Regina Spektor’s concert in Portland, Oregon, at Revolution Hall was disrupted after a handful of attendees yelled “Free Palestine!” and caught …
Read More »Demi Lovato Sets Release Date for Dance-Pop Album's First Single, 'Fast'
The first single from Demi Lovato‘s new “celebratory dance-pop” era is set to be released this Friday. On Monday, the pop queen officially announced that she’ll drop “Fast,” her long-teased track produced by Zhone, at the end of this week. Lovato announced the release date alongside a carousel of photos …
Read More »Hayley Williams Premieres 17 New Songs on Website Audio Player
Hayley Williams is heading back to the days of desktop files and scattered downloads. The musician kicked off the week with a surprise release containing 17 new songs. The project plays through an audio player on her official website and is only accessible with a special code available by purchasing …
Read More »Beyonce Reunites With Destiny's Child at Cowboy Carter Tour Finale in Las Vegas
Beyoncé staged a series of surprises for her Cowboy Carter Tour finale Saturday in Las Vegas, including a reunion with Destiny’s Child. Joined onstage by Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams during the Renaissance portion of the concert, the trio first performed a portion of their “Lose My Breath” — the …
Read More »Watch Iggy Pop Play 'Superman' Song 'Punkrocker' Live for First Time
“Superman is the best friend you could have,” Iggy Pop recently said, responding to the prominent use of “Punkrocker,” his 2006 collaboration with Teddybears, in the final scene of Superman —and he proved he meant it Saturday night by playing the formerly obscure track live for the first time ever. …
Read More »See Bleachers Bring Out Hayley Williams, Jeff Tweedy During All-Star Newport Folk Fest Set
Jack Antonoff and Bleachers brought out the guests Friday during their set at the Newport Folk Festival, welcoming the likes of Hayley Williams, Jeff Tweedy, Weyes Blood and more to the stage during what was billed as “The Ally Coalition Talent Show.” Waxahatchee, Rufus Wainwright, and Dan Reeder also took …
Read More »Tom Lehrer, Influential Song Satirist With a Cult Following, Dead at 97
Tom Lehrer, the influential song satirist whose darkly comic lyrics gained a cult following decades after he stopped making music, has died at the age of 97. Lehrer died at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his longtime friend David Herder told the Associated Press. No cause of death was provided. …
Read More »Astronomer Enlists Gwyneth Paltrow as 'Temporary Spokesperson' Amid Coldplay Viral Scandal
While Astronomer lost their CEO and HR exec amid the Coldplay concert viral scandal, their marketing team has picked up the slack with a clever new ad that enlists Gwyneth Paltrow, the ex-wife of Chris Martin. Hours after the tech company’s chief human resources officer Kristin Cabot resigned, Astronomer’s socials …
Read More »Soundside Music Festival in Connecticut Canceled 'Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control'
The Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, scheduled to take place in late September with headliners like the Killers, Hozier, and Vampire Weekend, has been canceled. On Friday, the fest’s website updated with a note from organizers that read, “Due to circumstances beyond our control, Soundside Music Festival has been …
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