On a recent episode of The Breakdown, Lady Gaga told Rolling Stone that her latest single “Disease” marked the beginning of her forthcoming studio album, known for now as LG7. And while the single, released in October, served as the official lead single for the record, it was “Die With …
Read More »Questlove Directing 'Saturday Night Live' 50th Anniversary Music Documentary
Next October, Saturday Night Live will officially reach the 50th anniversary of its very first episode. But celebrations of the milestone started months ago with the premiere of season 50 and the release of Saturday Night in September. They’ll continue into the new year with the four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond …
Read More »Avicii Shares His Own Life Story in New Trailer for 'I'm Tim' Documentary
The late Avicii tells his life story in his own words in Avicii – I’m Tim, a documentary about the DJ-producer born Tim Bergling that arrives on Netflix on Dec. 31. The streaming service shared the new trailer for the film Tuesday, with the documentary providing an in-depth look at …
Read More »The Last Sam Goody Stores Are Closing
Sam Goody, one of the record store giants from the golden age of physical media, may finally shutter its last remaining brick-and-mortar stores. The chain was one of the most prominent music, video, and entertainment retailers for much of the 20th century, becoming a staple in malls and shopping centers …
Read More »Apple Music to Ring in 2025 With New Year's Eve Sets From Björk and Skepta
Apple Music will let users ring in 2025 with Björk, Skepta, and Uncle Waffles as part of the streaming service’s New Year’s Eve celebration. All three artists will appear during the second annual Apple Music Live: NYE event, with Björk delivering a rare DJ set, along with Apple Music’sTim Sweeneyand …
Read More »Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten Joins Pogues to Perform 'Streams of Whiskey'
Thanks to the enduring allure of “Fairytale of New York,” the spirit of the Pogues’ Shane MacGowan is in the air once more. But MacGowan’s impact and legacy were also heard onstage in Dublin last night. At the city’s 13,000-seat 3Arena, surviving members of the Pogues commemorated the 40th anniversary …
Read More »Elton John Reimagines 'Step Into Christmas' With New Video Starring Cara Delevingne
More than 50 years after Elton John released his holiday classic “Step Into Christmas,” the singer has revisited the 1973 single with a new video starring Cara Delevingne. The new visual riffs on John’s original video for the song, with Delevingne playing the role of thesinger as a production team …
Read More »Chris Brown, Lil Wayne Spent Covid Relief Aid on Parties, Private Jets, and More: Report
Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Alice in Chains, and other artists spent massive Covid relief money on luxury items, travel, and themselves, according to a new report from Business Insider. The piece is a follow-up of sorts to a 2023 Insider story that revealed some of the big-name artists who reportedly …
Read More »Tony Buzbee Sues Jay-Z's Roc Nation for 'Conspiracy' to 'Obstruct Justice'
Jay-Z’s war with Houston attorney Tony Buzbee escalated Wednesday when Buzbee brought a lawsuit alleging Roc Nation and lawyers associated with the rapper’s company used “shadowy operatives” and promised paydays to illegally entice former Buzbee clients into filing “frivolous” claims against him. It’s the latest development in the unfolding battle …
Read More »Suspect in Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class Stabbing Pleads Not Guilty
The 18-year-old suspect in the fatal knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England pleaded not guilty to the 16 charges against him, including three counts of murder, the BBC reports. Axel Rudakubana appeared in a Liverpool court Wednesday, Dec. 18, via video but refused to speak when …
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