Earlier this week, Doechii unexpectedly pulled out of appearances at three major festivals for unknown reasons — but at least we now know who will be filling in for her at one of them. FKA Twigs has stepped in to take over the headlining spot of Saturday’s All Points East …
Read More »Kaitlin Butts Does Spaghetti Western Theater in 'You Ain't Gotta Die (to Be Dead to Me)' Video
Kaitlin Butts is shooting off fingers and poisoning suitors — including real-life husband Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry — in the gloriously campy video for “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead to Me),” the track off her album Roadrunner! that blew up on TikTok. The music video, directed by …
Read More »Laufey Sets Modern Problems to Classic Melodies
The emergence of Laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter who has become one Gen Z’s chief flag-waver for throwback pop, is largely attributable to her abundant talent. She has a sculptural alto that easily curves into her heart-on-sleeve lyrics, a knack for marrying 21st-century problems with fishhook melodies that recall standards from …
Read More »L.A. Reid Loses Lawyers Ahead of Sexual-Assault Trial
With less than two weeks to go before his trial on claims he sexually assaulted former Arista A&R executive Drew Dixon, music mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid is effectively representing himself, a federal judge confirmed Tuesday during a status conference in the New York-based civil case. At the end of the …
Read More »María of the Marías Asks 'Is Love Worth the Pain' on New Solo Project
“Hi, it’s Maria,” beginsMaría Zardoya in a voice message, her voice low against a slow instrumental. “Welcome to Not for Radio, my alternate reality.” Zardoya, the lead singer of the Marías, announced her debut solo project in a series of posts across social media Wednesday, while sharing her inquisitive voice …
Read More »Brandon Blackstock's Daughter Pens Emotional Tribute to Her Father: 'Lost a Piece of My Heart'
Brandon Blackstock’s daughter, Savannah Blackstock Lee,wrote a touching tribute to her father on Tuesday. Brandon died on Aug. 7 at the age of 48 following a three-year battle with cancer. “My daddy never fell short of making my dreams come true. No matter how high or how far, he made …
Read More »Apollonia Accuses Prince's Estate of 'Attempting to Steal' Her Name in New Lawsuit
Singer, songwriter, and Prince muse Apollonia filed a new lawsuit Tuesday that alleges Prince’s estate, Paisley Park Enterprises, is “attempting to steal” her name. In her 14-page complaint filed in federal court in Los Angeles and obtained by Rolling Stone, Apollonia, whose real name is Patricia Apollonia Kotero, says she …
Read More »Carly Rae Jepsen Celebrates 10 Years of 'Emotion' With Intimate L.A. Show, Anniversary Rerelease
It’s been a decade since Carly Rae Jepsen‘s seminal album, Emotion, and she’s celebrating it big time. On Tuesday night, the pop star played a one-night-only show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, as she announced a re-release of her fan-favorite record, featuring six bonus songs. “There are also jokes …
Read More »Kneecap's Mo Chara Will Face Judgment in U.K. Terror Case Next Month, Judge Says
A ruling in Kneecap member Mo Chara’s terror case in the U.K. will be issued next month, a judge said, after lawyers for both sides argued over whether the case against the rapper was brought within the proper six-month time frame. Mo Chara, real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, made …
Read More »Judas Priest's Rob Halford 'Curled Up In a Ball And Bawled' After Ozzy Osbourne's Death
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford said he was rocked by Ozzy Osbourne’s death last month, admitting he “just curled up in a ball and bawled my eyes out for hours” after receiving the devastating news. “I just couldn’t believe it,” Halford said in an interview with Detroit radio station WRIF’s …
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