To mark the upcoming release of the documentary Still Working 9 to 5, Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson joined forces to produce a moving rendition of Parton’s beloved 1980 hit song, “9 to 5.” The documentary, out Sept. 16, revisits the iconic comedy film 9 to 5 to discuss its …
Read More »R. Kelly's $27,000 Seized From Jail Account Will Be Held For Victims, Judge Rules
R. Kelly will have to start rationing his snacks and stamped envelopes after losing his bid to reclaim the $27,828 seized from his inmate commissary account after his sex trafficking conviction in New York. The “substantial” sum will instead go to a new interest-bearing account where it will cover a …
Read More »Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett Evokes the California Coast on New Single 'Born & Raised'
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has released a new single, “Born & Raised.” The rollicking track was recorded with producer Vance Powell and features Raconteurs bassistJack Lawrenceand Eagles of Death Metal drummerJulian Doro, along with keyboardistMike Webb and steel guitaristLuke Schneider. The reflective song sees Shiflett referencing his West Coast …
Read More »Paul McCartney Reminisces on Many Encounters With Late Queen Elizabeth II: 'You Will Be Missed'
Paul McCartney paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and reminisced about his many encounters with Her Majesty — from his time with the Beatles to 2018 — in a statement Friday following her death at the age of 96. “On the sad occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II's Death Miraculously Inspires Kanye West to Let Go of 'All Grudges'
The impact of Queen Elizabeth II’s death cannot be underestimated, apparently. The loss of the long-standing British monarch has inspired Kanye West, of all people, to settle his many beefs. In a new Instagram post this morning, West posted a series of slides reflecting on the Queen’s death at age …
Read More »Kacey Musgraves Crafts 'Star-Crossed,' Recalls Inspiring Shroom Trips in New Doc
Kacey Musgraves has shared a short documentary chronicling the making of her 2021 album, Star-Crossed, with the film arriving ahead of the LP’s first anniversary, Sept. 10. Star-Crossed followed Musgraves’ 2018 Grammy-winning album, Golden Hour, and found her exploring the process of healing from heartbreak following her divorce. In the …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Assembles All-Star Lineup for New 'Queen Mix' of 'Super Freaky Girl'
Nicki Minaj has assembled a royal court of rappers for the new “Queen Mix” of her recent single, “Super Freaky Girl.” The remix/epic posse cut features new verses from City Girls’ JT, BIA, Katie Got Bandz, Akbar V, and Maliibu Miitch. Minaj also contributes a few new ad-libs to the …
Read More »Reggaeton Star Nio Garcia Asks Court to Release Him From Management Deal, Alleging 'Malicious Conduct,' 'Breach of Contract'
Nio Garcia, the urbano artist known for massive hits such as “Te Bote” and “Sola,” says in a new court filing that his management company is tanking his career. In a motion for preliminary injunction filed in Miami Sept. 8, obtained by Rolling Stone, Garcia asks a U.S. District Court …
Read More »Asake Is Pumping Nigerian Street-Pop Full of New Life. Next Stop: 'Greatness'
Asake appears on the Zoom screen, a puff of smoke rising behind him, his chunky dreads — often dyed gold and green — hidden under a black Ushanka that contrasts his plain white shirt. Asake’s music evokes a deep connection to the gritty realities of Lagos, and our interview had …
Read More »'The Stamina This Woman Had': Annie Lennox on Meeting the Queen
Over the decades, Buckingham Palace summoned a select group of musicians to be awarded by Queen Elizabeth II. Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Bob Geldof were knighted, and Robert Plant was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire. One of the few female musicians to receive …
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