Connie Francis, the pop singer who released a string of hit singles across the late Fifties and early Sixties including “Where the Boys Are” and “Who’s Sorry Now?,” died on Wednesday at the age of 87. Francis’ death was confirmed on Thursday by Ron Roberts, her friend and president of …
Read More »Destroy Lonely Fan Severely Injured After Rapper Urges Teenager to Jump Off Stage
A 15-year-oldDestroy Lonelyfan was hospitalized in intensive care after the rapper urged him to jump off the stage during a performance at a rapfestivalin Costinesti, Romania, on July 11. The Romanian news platform Observator spoke to the teen, only identified by his first name, Nicolas, from his hospital bed. Nicolas …
Read More »That Spicy Oasis Doc You Heard About? No Such Thing
Readers of the British tabloids may have read recently about a sensationalistic documentary on Oasis that was supposedly flagged by a British film board for its “strong language” and footage of the band drinking and smoking. Piqued by the news, plenty of Oasis fans probably can’t wait to see it, …
Read More »Yungblud Wants You to Let Him Let You Down in 'Are You Ready, Boy?' Documentary Trailer
While discussing his latest studio album Idols, the British musician Yungblud likened the record to a saving grace. “This album was almost like my last chance,” he recently told Rolling Stone. “If I hadn’t been sure of what I was making, I don’t think there would’ve been a way back …
Read More »Jelly Roll Slams Logan Paul on 'Kimmel' Desk During Guest Host Debut
Jelly Roll literally came out swinging for his debut hosting gig on Jimmy Kimmel Live! During his interview with WWE wrestler Randy Orton, the pair were interrupted by none other than fellow WWE wrester Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Words were exchanged as McIntyre came in calling Jelly Roll an …
Read More »Anohni and the Johnsons Embrace Existentialism for NPR Tiny Desk Debut
Anohni and the Johnsons brought their big questions about humanity and purpose to NPR Tiny Desk. Led by Anohini, the ensemble complete with Gael Rakotondrabe, Jimmy Hogarth, Leo Abrahams, Sam Dixon, Doug Wieselman, and Christopher Vatalaro delivered their debut performance with three songs. The set opened with “Why Am I …
Read More »Ariana Grande Isn't Going to 'Abandon' Music, She's Actually 'Working on a Plan to Sing for You'
Ariana Grande isn’t forfeiting her position in the upper echelons of the pop pantheon, no matter how many people believe that she no longer has an interest in being there. “Very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i …
Read More »SZA Calls Out Destructive AI Usage: 'Environmental Racism' Is the 'Price for Convenience'
The only AI program SZA is interested in using is the one she naturally has: “Actual Imagination.” In a series of recent Instagram interactions, the singer criticized the damaging use of artificial intelligence programs thatconsume vital resourcesto function, such as ChatGPT and Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok. “Ai is killing and …
Read More »Tomorrowland Main Stage Burns to the Ground, But EDM Festival Will Continue
Tomorrowland will go ahead as planned, even after the main stage caught today, one day before the massively popular EDM festival in Belgium was set to begin. In a statement shared on Instagram, organizers wrote, “Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen's Latest Tour Grosses Over $700 Million
Bruce Springsteen’s just-completed world tour with the E Street Band has proven to be the most successful of the rocker’s career with a gross of more than $700 million. The tour, which spanned 129 shows and two continents from 2023 to 2025 (with a peptic ulcer postponement in between), made …
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