The last two Grammy Awards gave fans of SZA and Taylor Swift new photos of the pair linking up. On Friday, the R&B star visited the Jennifer Hudson Show, and shared a little insight into what the pair of stars talked about — including a possible collaboration. “It’s so interesting …
Read More »Kirk Hammett to Share Stories Behind His Legendary Guitars in New Book
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett will share some of the stories behind the instruments he’s used throughout his career in a new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett. The 400-page book (available to order now via Gibson Publishing) delves into Hammett’s life and music via his massive collection of guitars. The …
Read More »Marty Callner, Director of Iconic Cher and Aerosmith Music Videos, Dead at 78
Marty Callner, an Emmy-nominated director who pioneered the art of the network comedy special but whose legacy were a series of provocative music videos in the Eighties, died March 17 at the age of 78. Callner’s family confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, adding that he died of natural causes …
Read More »Nell Smith Doesn't Want to Let Go on New Single 'Billions of People'
Nell Smith isn’t ready to let go on “Billions of People,” the latest single from the late musician’s posthumous album Anxious, set for release on April 11. The singer-songwriter started building the song out with Canadian band Shred Kelly in September 2022 after visiting England while on tour with the …
Read More »Brian Eno Releases Surprise New Apple Music-Only Album 'Aurum'
Brian Eno released his surprise new album, Aurum, Thursday exclusively on Apple Music, with the LP making use of the service’s spatial-audio technology. To coincide with Aurum’s arrival, the ambient-music pioneer also sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe for an expansive video interview to discuss the 80-minute album, his …
Read More »Federal Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
A federal judge has dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Mariah Carey‘s smash hit “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Country singer and songwriter Vince Vance previously alleged that Carey had ripped off his band Vance & the Valiants’ 1988 Christmas jingle of the same name, but Judge Mónica Ramírez …
Read More »Björk Announces Theatrical Release Date for 'Cornucopia' Concert Film
Björk will premiere her concert film Cornucopia, spotlighting her avant-garde, live performance style, in global theaters May 7, Universal Music Group announced Thursday. With the help of artisans and animators, the one hour and 39 minute film will use visual storytelling to breathe life into her hit singles and other …
Read More »New Documentary Will Examine the Lives of Nick, Aaron Carter and Their Family
A new documentary examining the musical careers of Backstreet BoyssingerNick Carterand late pop singer Aaron Carter is set to release April 15 on Paramount+. The two-part doc will be told by the brothers’ sister Angel Carter Conrad, and include conversations between Angel and Nick. According to a press release, Angel …
Read More »Selena Gomez Forgets Benny Blanco's Songs While He Forgets How to Read on 'Hot Ones'
Benny Blanco just added “Hot Ones Support Coach” to the running list of roles he plays for Selena Gomez, right beside fiancé, personal chef, and stay-at-home producer. The singer still has war flashbacks to her surprise Hot Ones experience on The Tonight Show in 2019, but having him by her …
Read More »Dweezil Zappa Remembers Eddie Van Halen Showing Up to His Dad Frank's House 'Like a Superhero'
Frank Zappa‘s son Dweezil is reminiscing about an interaction he had with Eddie Van Halen during his childhood. On Wednesday night, Dweezil spoke at a Discogs event at W Hollywood’s The Loft, where he talked about some of his favorite vinyl records, including Fair Warning by Van Halen, as he …
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