Big Joanie find a melancholy groove in their song “Your Words” in video of a live performance of the track that the band filmed in London. Singer-guitarist Stephanie Phillips sings about the destructive power of words over dream-pop synths and thrumming guitar: “You don’t see the way it hurts me,” …
Read More »French Montana Sued By Alleged Music Video Extra, Who Claims Shooting Was 'Preventable'
A man who says he was injured during a shooting at a French Montana music video taping in January is now suing the musician for $50,000. Carl Leon, who says he was an extra during a video shoot back in January, claims that the rapper and his associates did not …
Read More »Rick Ross' Pet Buffaloes Are Roaming Free and Upsetting His Neighbors
Rick Ross’ pet buffaloes, which were gifted to the rapper/landscaper almost exactly a year ago, are becoming a nuisance to his neighbors. TMZ reports that the buffaloes — one of whom is named Timbuktu — have roamed beyond Ross’ massive 280-acre “Promise Land” estate in Georgia on multiple occasions and …
Read More »The Weeknd Reaches Settlement in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over 'Call Out My Name'
Nearly two years after the Weeknd was sued for copyright infringement over his 2018 track “Call Out My Name,” the singer has reached a settlement before the lawsuit could go to trial. Suniel Fox and Henry Strange, members of the electro duo Epikker, filed their lawsuit in Sept. 2021, allegedly …
Read More »Nandi Bushell Dedicates White Stripes Cover to 'Role Model' and 'Hero' Meg White
Nandi Bushell is adding her name to a growing list of musicians who have come to the defense of Meg White and her talent after the White Stripes’ drummer was criticized earlier in the week by a journalist in a since-deleted tweet. On Sunday, Bushell shared a video in a …
Read More »Niall Horan Celebrates St. Patrick's Day With Joe Biden at the White House
Niall Horan is spreading the Irish cheer for St. Patrick’s Day in D.C. On Friday, the “Heaven” singer showed up at the White House for a special celebration of the Irish holiday, alongside President Joe Biden. From the White House’s East Room, Horan performed his new single “Heaven,” along with …
Read More »What the Hell Happened With the Cure's Tickets This Week?
Whether or not Robert Smith intended it, the Cure’s ticketing on-sale this week became a worthy case study for anyone to learn about all the efforts, and the complications, that come with making the ticketing marketplace a more equitable experience for fans. Readying its first U.S. tour in seven years, …
Read More »Fuzzy Haskins, Original Member of Parliament-Funkadelic, Dead at 81
Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins, singer and original member of Parliament–Funkadelic and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at the age of 81. P-Funk mastermind George Clinton announced Haskins’ death Saturday on social media. No cause of death was provided. “We are saddened to announce the passing of …
Read More »Justin Quiles, Natti Natasha, and Omar Courtz Deliver a Perreo Banger With 'En Bajita'
Leave it to Justin Quiles, Natti Natasha, and Omar Courtz to bring their “A-game” for a club-ready banger. On Thursday, the trio of reggaetón stars released their flirty collaboration “En Bajita.” The song’s video opens with a dream sequence as Quiles and Courtz rap from atop snowy mountains before falling …
Read More »Ryan Beatty Returns With Sobering Single 'Ribbons' From New Album 'Calico'
Dreaming of David, the album Ryan Beatty released in the early weeks of 2020, featured a bold declaration on the single “Patchwork,” where he promised: “This is not my last masterpiece/I am Michelangelo.” Three years later, the 27-year-old singer and songwriter is following through on his word. On April 28, …
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