Hours after prosecutors rested their sprawling sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy case against Sean Combs on Tuesday, prosecutors filed a late-night letter to the court saying they would no longer be pursuing theories that the Bad Boy Records founder was involved in attempted arson, attempted kidnapping, and aiding and abetting sex …
Read More »Scarlett Johansson, Sheryl Crow, Zayn Malik Urge Congress Not to Cut Food-Assistance Programs
Scarlett Johansson, Zayn Malik, and Sheryl Crow have signed an open letter urging Congress not to decimate funding for food and medical assistance programs that help millions “live more healthily and with dignity.” The letter, spearheaded by Feeding America, specifically addresses massive cuts to programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental …
Read More »Justin Vernon Is a Limo-Driving Divorce Lawyer in Bon Iver's 'From' Video
Justin Vernon plays a limo-driving divorce lawyer in the new video for “From,” the latest visual off Bon Iver’s recent album SABLE, fABLE. The premise — told in glorious VHS quality — is simple: Vernon cruises around in his limousine listening to couples bicker, then presents them with the proper …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Shares Alternate Album Cover 'Approved by God' for the Meltdown Crowd
Back in 2023, Sabrina Carpenter made some enemies in the church when she filmed what the Diocese of Brooklyn called the “violent and sexually provocative” music video for “Feather” at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in New York. In 2024, she pissed some more people off with her nonviolent, …
Read More »Sean Combs' Longtime 'Right Hand' Looms Large at Trial Despite Absence
Her name has come up so often at Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial, a defense lawyer suggested Tuesday that the government’s case appears to “hinge largely” on her alleged actions behind the scenes. She’s Combs’ former chief of staff, the woman the music mogul called his most …
Read More »Liam Payne's Sister Praises His Performance in 'Building the Band': 'You're a Star'
Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins shared her reaction after seeing her brother in the trailer for Netflix‘s musical competition series,Building the Band. In an Instagram Stories post, Gibbins shared the clip, which debuted on Tuesday, for the upcoming series and her reaction in a heartfelt caption. “I didn’t know whether …
Read More »Little Simz to Tour North America This Fall
Little Simz has announced her first American headline tour in two years, supporting her sixth album, Lotus, released earlier this month. The run will also start with a show in Toronto on Oct. 26 before hitting cities like Philadelphia, New York, Oakland, and Atlanta. The Lotus tour will conclude in …
Read More »Mac DeMarco Goes 'Home' to His 'Guitar' on New Album
Mac DeMarco is heading home again as he announces his new album Guitar. It’s unclear whether the singer-songwriter aims to return to his native Canada or honor his current home of Los Angeles, where DeMarco recorded the entirety of the album. Guitar marks DeMarco’s seventh LP and is out Aug. …
Read More »Big Freedia Will Feature Tamar Braxton, Billy Porter on New Gospel LP
Big Freedia is gearing up to release her first-ever gospel record. On Monday, the bounce icon announced her LP Pressing Onward, and shared its track list, which includes collaborations with Billy Porter and Tamar Braxton. “This album started as a message of healing for the world — but now, it’s …
Read More »Doechii and Tyler, the Creator Song 'Get Right' Debuts at Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
A new Doechii and Tyler, the Creator song is on the way. On Tuesday, during Louis Vuitton’s fashion show, a new track by the rap pair, titled “Get Right,” played publicly for the very first time — and it might be a Song of the Summer contender. The upbeat new …
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