Big Sean celebrated the 10th anniversary of his breakout mixtape Detroit Monday by uploading the expanded collection onto streaming services for the first time, as well as dropping the long-unreleased song “More Thoughts.” The rapper first teased “More Thoughts” on social media back in 2019 before finally unveiling the complete …
Read More »The Summer Black Queer Music Took Over
“THIS MUST BE how the white gays felt when Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor came out,” I direct-messaged my best friend in the wee hours of July 29, 2022. “Finally, an album for us.” It was the third consecutive time I had listened to Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, Renaissance, …
Read More »Watch Aerosmith Play 'Back in the Saddle' At First Post-Pandemic Concert
Aerosmith played their first concert since the start of the pandemic Sunday night at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine. It was also their first public appearance since Steven Tyler finished up a stint at drug rehabilitation. Here’s video of opening song “Back In The Saddle” shot by a …
Read More »See Taylor Hawkins' Son Shane Perform Emotional 'My Hero' With Foo Fighters
Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane performed with Foo Fighters to deliver an emotional rendition of “My Hero” Saturday at the London tribute concert in honor of his late father. On a night where the Foo Fighters employed a “revolving door” of all-star drummers — Travis Barker, Josh Freese, Rufus Taylor, Nandi …
Read More »Fire Fests: Climate Change Is Making Some Outdoor Shows Hell This Summer
It’s hot. It doesn’t just feel hot, it’s actually hot. This summer, the temperature at 23 of our 32 outdoor shows was above the historical average. We felt it, our crew felt it, our fans felt it, and our bottom line felt it. Climate-change-induced heat waves across the U.S. and …
Read More »Adele, the Beatles Win Big at Creative Arts Emmys
Adele, the Beatles and the all-star team of rappers that performed at Super Bowl LVI were among the big winners Saturday at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Both the concert special Adele: One Night Only and the Apple+ docuseries The Beatles: Get Back won five Emmys apiece to the lead …
Read More »The Weeknd Reschedules Canceled Los Angeles Concert, Makes Up For Delay With Additional Night
The Weeknd was forced to abruptly cancel his concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium earlier this month after his voice gave out just a few songs into the performance. “I’m devastated,” he shared at the time. Now, the artist is making it up to his fans with a rescheduled show …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne to Kick Off NFL Season With Los Angeles Rams' Halftime Show
Ozzy Osbourne will stage a North American headlining show for the first time in nearly four years when the rock legend performs during halftime of the Los Angeles Rams’ game. Although the Osbourne family has left Los Angeles, Ozzy will give the home team a going away present at SoFi …
Read More »'The Headies' is a Nigerian Award Show for African Music. Here's Why It's Happening in Atlanta
Drawn to Atlanta as one of the world’s Black music and entertainment capitals, executive producer Ayo Animashaun’s Headies Awards will take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this Sunday, September 4, in front of an anticipated full house of 2,750. Since 2006, the Headies have taken place in …
Read More »See John Williams Premiere Music From 'Indiana Jones 5' at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Legendary composer John Williams debuted music from his upcoming score for Indiana Jones 5 Friday during his annual Maestro of the Movies concert at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. While the fifth installment in the Harrison Ford-starring franchise doesn’t arrive until June 2023, Williams said he had director James Mangold’s blessing …
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