Continuing the lead up to his forthcoming album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, Calvin Harris has released the star-studded single “Stay With Me,” featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and Pharrell. The summer-ready track is the latest look at the EDM hitmaker’s new record, which drops Aug. 5 and mark’s Harris’ first …
Read More »William Hart, Co-Founder and Lead Singer for Soul Stars the Delfonics, Dead at 77
William “Poogie” Hart, the lead singer and songwriter for the celebrated Philadelphia soul outfit the Delfonics, has died. He was 77. Hart’s son, Hadi, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, saying the singer died from complications during surgery on Thursday, July 14. “His music touched millions, continues to touch millions,” …
Read More »Demi Lovato Evokes Old School Pop-Punk in 'Substance' Music Video
Demi Lovato has dropped a raucous new single, “Substance.” The anthemic pop-punk number is the second track off their forthcoming eighth studio LP, Holy Fvck, out Aug. 19 via Island Records. The song arrived with a video directed by Cody Critcheloe that nods to late ’90s and early ’00s pop-punk …
Read More »Paul Ryder, Happy Mondays Founding Bassist, Dead at 58
Paul Ryder, the founding bassist of the “Madchester” band Happy Mondays, died at the age of 58. Paul’s brother Shaun Ryder, the group’s lead singer, announced the bassist’s death Friday on social media. No cause of death was provided. “The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened …
Read More »Joey Bada$$ Teases Forthcoming LP With Smooth-Talking Single 'Zip Codes'
Joey Bada$$ has shared another track off his forthcoming album, 2000, out July 22 via Pro Era/Columbia Records. The single, “Zip Codes,” is a mid-tempo rap number that arrives alongside a music video comprised of footage shot in Paris and Venice. The track follows previously-released 2000 tracks “Survivor’s Guilt,” “Where …
Read More »That Time Grimes Hit Bella Poarch in the Face
It took Bella Poarch and Grimes five days before they were ready — really, 100% ready — to slap the shit out of each other. (Well, at least on camera.) “I was scared of getting hit in the face,” says Poarch, the social media queen and rising pop star. Then …
Read More »Watch Phoebe Bridgers, the Killers Perform 'Runaway Horses' Live
Phoebe Bridgers and the Killers joined forces at the Colours of Ostrava Festival in the Czech Republic to perform last year’s collaborative track “Runaway Horses.” It marked the first time Bridgers and Killers frontman Brandon Flowers have sung the track, which comes off the Killers’ recent album, Pressure Machine, together …
Read More »Flashback: Quentin Tarantino's 'Jackie Brown' Revives the Delfonics
The sad news came down today today thatDelfonics frontman William “Poogie” Hart died from complications during a surgery. He was 77. “His music touched millions, continues to touch millions,” his son Hadi told Rolling Stone. “His body might not be here, but his music will live forever. He was a …
Read More »BTS' J-Hope Flexes His Solo Creativity With 'Jack in the Box'
In June, pop megastars BTS announced that their seven members would be focusing more on their individual paths, exploring solo projects as a way of strengthening their collective foundation. “I think BTS will become stronger [this] way,” rapper-songwriter-dancer J-Hope said when the group announced its next chapter. A little more …
Read More »NBA YoungBoy Found Not Guilty in L.A. Gun Trial: 'I'm Feeling Great'
Chart-topping rapper NBA Young Boy was found not guilty at his felony gun trial in federal court in Los Angeles on Friday. The popular and prolific artist, born Kentrell Gaulden, jumped up in celebration when he heard the verdict, then quickly sat down again so the judge could excuse the …
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