Sabrina Carpenter brought out guest Kacey Musgraves to cover the Nancy Sinatra hit “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” during the “Espresso” singer’s set at the San Francisco area’s Outside Lands Festival. “OK Bay Area, I have a surprise for you. Do you want it? “Well, I do have a …
Read More »Phoenix Perform With Air, Ezra Koenig, More at the Olympics Closing Ceremony
Phoenix performed a rousing “Lisztomania” to kickoff their set during the Olympics closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday. The French band from Versailles appeared in the middle of the Stade de France, surrounded by the athletes and included the song “If I Ever Feel Better” and “Funky Squaredance” featuring VannDa. …
Read More »Nine Inch Nails to Score Upcoming 'Tron: Ares' Film
Nine Inch Nails will contribute the music to the upcoming film Tron: Ares, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross appearing onstage to make the announcement during the sequel’s presentation at the Disney’s D23 expo. While Reznor and Ross have composed dozens of scores across film and television — including most …
Read More »Travis Scott 'Released With No Charges' After Paris Arrest
Travis Scott will not face any charges stemming from his arrest Friday in Paris, where the rapper allegedly had an altercation with a hotel security guard. A rep for the rapper told Rolling Stone in a statement Saturday, “Travis Scott has been released with no charges.” A statement from the …
Read More »Young Thug Trial: Last Pending Mistrial Motion Denied, Testimony to Resume Monday
The new judge overseeing Young Thug’s problem-plagued gang and racketeering trial has denied the final pending mistrial motion related to the secret meeting between prosecutors, a sworn witness and the trial’s former boss, Judge Ural Glanville, that led to Glanville’s removal from the case. The highly anticipated decision means the …
Read More »Hear Tom Waits' Unreleased, Stripped-Down, 'Spiritual' Version of 'Get Behind the Mule'
To mark the 25th anniversary of both Tom Waits’ Mule Variations and the record label Anti, an unreleased “Spiritual” rendition of the standout “Get Behind the Mule” has been unearthed for the first time. While the album version of “Get Behind the Mule” features a lineup of all-star musicians like …
Read More »Skylar Gudasz Throws a Lifeline to Those in Distress in 'Lovestorypastlife' Video
Skylar Gudasz has a voice so hypnotic that it can woo a ship dangerously close to shore. Fortunately, Gudasz has a rescue team standing by. In the North Carolina singer-songwriter’s new video for “Lovestorypastlife,” she shines a light on a nearly forgotten part of eastern seaboard history, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving …
Read More »Yung Miami Breaks Silence on Her Relationship With Sean Combs: 'That Wasn't My Experience'
Yung Miami has broken her silence on her relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs, acknowledging that while several accusers have come forward to allege the Bad Boy mogul was physically violent and sexually abusive to them, that was not her experience. The City Girls rapper —real name Caresha Brownlee —sat down …
Read More »Rock Halsey Is Here to Stay: Singer Previews Song Snippet at Sziget Fest
Halsey is giving fans a taste of the new music on her upcoming album. During a performance at Budapest’s Sziget Festival Wednesday, the “Lucky” singer shared a snippet of a new, darker, rockier song on the way. “Let’s see what you think of this one!” Halsey said before walking offstage …
Read More »Addison Rae Is Sweet Like 'Diet Pepsi' on Major Label Debut
Addison Rae has reignited her pop career with “Diet Pepsi,” her first solo release since last year. It also marks Rae’s first official release on Columbia Records. The dreamy new song has Rae channeling Born to Die-era Lana Del Rey. It’s a love song full of nostalgic imagery as it …
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