Justin Bieber just recovered from a scary bout of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and is headed back on the road to finish his Justice tour, starting July 31st in Denmark. Before he had to postpone some of his U.S. arena dates, that run was fully sold out — a somewhat astonishing …
Read More »Julien Baker Shares Unheard Songs From 'Little Oblivions' Sessions
Julien Baker has released B-Sides EP, featuring three previously unreleased songs from the recording sessions for her third LP, Little Oblivions. The three-track EP, out now via Matador Records, includes “Guthrie,” which Baker dropped in June. The other two songs are “Vanishing Point” and “Mental Math.” Baker released Little Oblivions …
Read More »What Makes Davido Afrobeats' Benevolent King
Outside the Conrad hotel in downtown Washington DC, a high-end stay outfitted in tasteful neutral tones, a mass of men with deep skin stood congregated around an SUV, bantering in what sounded like West African Pidgin English. Meanwhile, in the lobby, the language filled the air as another pocket of …
Read More »'I'll Always Find My Way Back Up': The Uphill Journey That Led Cuco to 'Fantasy Gateway'
Cuco is sitting at home in Los Angeles, his hair a little tousled and his posture relaxed. The 24-year-old artist and multi-instrumentalist, whose real name is Omar Banos, just got back from Yosemite National Park, where he spent a few days climbing, a new hobby he can’t get enough of. …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Accuser Revives Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A woman accusing Snoop Dogg of sexual assault has revived her lawsuit against the rapper three months after the case was initially dismissed. The woman, who goes by Jane Doe in the lawsuit, first sued Snoop in February, just days before his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, with allegations the …
Read More »Ricky Martin's Nephew Asks to Dismiss Court Case as Restraining Order Is Withdrawn
A restraining order against Ricky Martin that accused the singer of allegedly having a sexual relationship with and then harassing his own nephew has been withdrawn. A hearing over the matter took place Thursday at a Puerto Rican court, with Martin appearing virtually to face the allegations made by his …
Read More »Lady Gaga's Longtime Choreographer Accused of Toxic Behavior by 10 Former Dancers
As Lady Gaga kicked off her twice-delayed The Chromatica Ball tour this week, trouble brewed from the stage wings. Days before the start of the 18-city world tour — Gaga’s first since 2017’s Joanne — five of her longtime backup dancers took to social media one after the other to …
Read More »Taylor Hawkins, Ringo Starr Featured in Upcoming 'Let There Be Drums!' Documentary
A new documentary, Let There Be Drums!, will feature interviews with Ringo Starr, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, and late Foo Fighters member Taylor Hawkins. Deadline reports that the Hawkins segment may be the drummer’s final filmed interview. Filmmaker Justin Kreutzmann, who is the son of the Grateful …
Read More »Watch Diddy's New Video for 'Gotta Move On,' Directed by Teyana Taylor
Diddy has paired his recent Bryson Tiller-featuring single “Gotta Move On” with a new video directed by Teyana Taylor. The visual takes the viewer into “Club Love,” where denizens include Tiffany Haddish, Serayah McNeill, producer London on da Track, Joie Chavis and three of Sean Combs’ kids. “Gotta Move On” …
Read More »Watch Beach Bunny Wrap Up Their Space Saga in New Video for 'Weeds'
Beach Bunny continue their intergalactic adventures in the new video for “Weeds,” the latest single off their sophomore LP Emotional Creature out this Friday. The visual, directed by Eliza Chance, concludes the Lili Trifilio-fronted four-piece’s space saga in the lead-up to their new album. The series — inspired by Star …
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