Pop-rock stalwarts Sparks landed one of the greatest acting talents the world has ever seen, Cate Blanchett, for their new music video and got her to do what she does best — dance! In the new clip for “The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte” (the title track from Sparks’ …
Read More »Bonnaroo Pledges to Remain a 'Safe Haven' in Face of Tennessee Anti-Drag Law
Bonnaroo has pledged to remain a “safe haven for people of all walks of life” in response to a newly passed Tennessee bill restricting public drag shows. The long-running Manchester, Tennessee, festival issued a statement Friday, tweeting that Bonnaroo “has and always will be a place for inclusivity, a safe …
Read More »James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller
Metallica frontman James Hetfield will step outside of his wheelhouse to act in the upcoming Western thriller, The Thicket, according to Deadline. Based on Joe R. Lansdale’s like-titled book, the film also stars Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) and Juliette Lewis. Hetfield’s role has not yet been revealed. Filming has …
Read More »Jason Derulo Pens First Book 'Sing Your Name Out Loud'
Jason Derulo announced on Monday that he’s been working on a new book based on his career and “wins and losses that strengthened his signature style of creative pursuit.” Published by HarperCollins, Sing Your Name Out Loud: 15 Rules for Living Your Dream is set to release on June 27th, …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers Named One of Time's 2023 Women of the Year
Phoebe Bridgers has been named one of Time’s 2023 Women of the Year, with the singer joining the likes of Angela Bassett, Megan Rapinoe, Quinta Brunson, and cover star Cate Blanchett to receive this year’s honor. Bridgers will also perform at the invite-only Time Women of the Year gala in …
Read More »Hear Ann-Margret and Pete Townshend's New Take on the Everly Brothers' 'Bye Bye Love'
Nearly 50 years after she portrayed Tommy’s mother in the big screen adaptation of the Who’s rock opera Tommy, Ann-Margret is reuniting with Pete Townshend for a cover of the Everly Brothers classic “Bye Bye Love.” It will appear on her upcoming LP Born To Be Wild, arriving in stores …
Read More »Pulp Bassist Steve Mackey Dead at 56
Steve Mackey, the longtime bassist for the Britpop band Pulp, has died at the age of 56. Mackey’s wife, Katie, announced his death Thursday on social media, writing that he died following a three-month hospitalization. No cause of death was provided. “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his …
Read More »Billie Eilish Explains Her Complicated Relationship With Social Media: 'I Don't Look at It Anymore'
Billie Eilish has a complicated relationship with the internet. The singer talks about deleting social media from her phone and the dangers of the internet in this exclusive clip from hers upcoming appearance the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast. Eilish and her brother Finneas both visited O’Brien’s podcast as …
Read More »New Coaches Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper Join 'The Voice' Vets for 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' Cover
It makes sense that the lead-up to the season premiere of a singing competition like The Voice would include all four coaches gathering around to perform together. With two new coaches – Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper – on board, alongside Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson, it’s almost like …
Read More »Wayne Shorter, Jazz Legend Who Collaborated With Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, Dead at 89
Wayne Shorter, the legendary, Grammy-winning saxophonist who — in addition to his own renowned albums and work with jazz supergroup Weather Report — collaborated with the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, and Joni Mitchell, has died at the age of 89. The venerated musician died Thursday morning, …
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