A music fan has filed a class action lawsuit against Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), the record label at the center of an audiophile controversy over the nature of its supposed hi-fi releases. MoFi had long been known in record collector circles for its release series, “Original Master Recording” and …
Read More »'I Just Remove Myself:' Kendrick Lamar on Dealing with Fame and Staying Off Social Media
For Kendrick Lamar, dealing with both his public persona and personal identity is a balancing act. Speaking to Citizen Magazine for a rare cover story interview, the rapper opened up about his approach to fame and why he takes long breaks out of the spotlight. “I’m so invested in who …
Read More »Fixer Says R. Kelly Hired Him to Recover Tape That Showed Singer 'With a Young Lady Having Sex'
Jurors in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago heard testimony from a fixer and lie detector test administrator Tuesday, Aug. 23, as prosecutors attempted to show how the disgraced singer and his associates allegedly tried to cover up and subvert previous sexual assault and child pornography allegations and investigations. As …
Read More »Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie Parties a Little Too Hard with Pete Wentz in 'Sugar Soaker' Video
Panic! at the Disco wants to be the life of the party. But with Brendon Urie as their only representing member in the music video for “Sugar Soaker,” the band’s chances of earning that title from their fellow party goers are looking pretty slim. The Brendan Walter-directed video is packed …
Read More »Capitol Records Drops Its First Virtual Rapper After Just Over a Week
Eleven days ago, Capitol Records, the 80-year-old music institution, announced that it had broken into the metaverse by becoming the first major label to “sign” a virtual rapper named FN Meka. Today, it has ended its partnership with the A.I. emcee after major online backlash against an act that many …
Read More »Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band Perform 'Soul Sweet Song,' 'La Di Da' on 'Kimmel'
Tedeschi Trucks Band appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform four of their songs, “Soul Sweet Song,” “La Di Da,” “Playing With My Emotions,” and “I Am the Moon.” The rock ensemble showcased several of the tracks off-air in an exclusive online live stream. Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by Susan …
Read More »See Sleater-Kinney, Courtney Barnett, Fred Armisen Cover Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'
During a stop on Courtney Barnett’s touring festival Here and There, the musician took the stage with Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John with a cover of her 1981 single “Physical.” For the energetic cover, the group donned ’80s headbands and Armisen showed off his best …
Read More »Watch Demi Lovato's Vulnerable Live Performance of Recent Single '29' for Vevo
Demi Lovato has reimagined her latest single, “29,” for a Vevo live performance. The musician collaborated with Vevo’s team to create a completely bespoke set to film the clip, which sees Lovato singing in a moody room with a low ceiling. “My new albumHoly Fvckis a deeply personal journey that …
Read More »A Decade After 'Call Me Maybe,' Carly Rae Jepsen's Future Looks Brighter Than Ever
People keep asking Carly Rae Jepsen how she’s doing. After all, between the pandemic and the three-year gap since her last proper album, we haven’t heard much from the pop star lately. “It’s a loaded question,” she says, “and my answer has been complicated.” Jepsen admits she struggled to adjust …
Read More »How Harry Styles Became the World's Most Wanted Man
O n a Friday night in New York, Harry Styles put on a show. It wasn’t just any show; it was the first time he performed his third and soon-to-be-biggest album, Harry’s House, in its entirety. The crowd that May night covered Long Island’s UBS Arena in feathers and glitter …
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