Dave Grohl goes in-depth about the Foo Fighters track “The Teacher,” which he penned as a tribute to his late mother Virginia, on the latest episode of the Song Exploder podcast. Virginia Grohl, a longtime teacher, died in August 2022, about five months after the death of Taylor Hawkins; Foo …
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The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” has been a left-field Christmas classic since Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl first sang it in 1987, but this year — three weeks after MacGowan’s death (and 23 years since MacColl’s) — the song feels more maudlin. The Libertines recently gave the song a …
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The man who appears as a naked 4-month-old baby swimming toward a dollar bill on the cover of Nirvana’s iconic Nevermind album can proceed with his legal claim against the band following a federal appeals court ruling on Thursday. Spencer Elden, now in his 30s, filed his appeal after a …
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Alicia Keys has shared a new music video for “Lifeline,” her contribution to The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By) soundtrack album. “Lifeline” is quintessential Keys, an infectious offering of upbeat, heartfelt, piano-driven pop R&B (Keys co-produced the song with Tricky Stewart, Marshmello, and TMS). The video, directed by …
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Earlier this year, during each night on their tour, The 5 Seconds of Summer Show, 5SOS offered an earnest refrain to their audience. “Memories I hold to keep safe, and I live for that look on your face,” all four members sang into their mics during “Best Friends,” from their …
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Kelly Clarkson followed up her performance of Cher’s “DJ Play aChristmasSong,” with a cover of Donny Hathaway‘s “This Christmas” on her talk show’s “Kellyoke” segment Wednesday. Hathaway, who Rolling Stone named one of the greatest singers of all time, released the track in 1970. While the song initially gained little …
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Torben Ulrich, Danish tennis pro, jazz writer and father of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, has died at the age of 95. Lars shared news of his father’s death in a social media post Wednesday. “Torben Ulrich: 1928-2023 95 years of adventures, unique experiences, curiosity, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, …
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Jeymes Samuel unveiled the music video for “Hallelujah Heaven” on Wednesday, the first single from the soundtrack for hisupcoming film,The Book of Clarence. The director and musician appears alongside Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks, plus cameos from the movie’s stars, LaKeith Stanfield & RJ Cyler. Directed by Child, …
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Stephen Colbert bravely allowed Nicki Minaj to change her song lyrics to be about him during an appearance on The Late Show in 2018 and he’s now the subject of a new tune. During an interview on the late-night show, Minaj offered Colbert a new opportunity to battle rap her. …
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Christina Aguilera teased her upcoming Las Vegas residency with a rehearsal video where she performs a song from Burlesque for the first time ever. In the footage posted on Instagram, the singer practices “Guy What Takes Him Time,” a Linda Perry-penned cut from the soundtrack of the 2010 film, according …
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