Lana Del Rey dropped her new country-tinged single “Bluebird” on Friday and shared a story about how the song was inspired by a real-life bird that brought her a sign she should have listened to. “I had been seeing someone for a very long time, and we hadn’t seen each …
Read More »Zak Is Back, the Who's Pete Townshend Says: 'Not Being Asked to Step Down'
After the Who announced that they had parted ways with drummer Zak Starkey earlier this week, band co-founder Pete Townshend took to social media to say this is not the case. “News Flash! Who back Zak!,” Townshend wrote on Instagram on Saturday. “Zak is not being asked to step down …
Read More »Doechii Contends With SWAT Teams, Fires, and Elephants in 'Anxiety' Video
Doechii confronts all those internal fears, apprehensions, and stressors, in all their mundane and outrageous forms, in the new video for “Anxiety.” Directed by James Mackel, the elaborate video begins simply enough, with the Florida rapper strolling through a grand home with an attentive staff. Then all those pesky, well, …
Read More »Despite the Rumors, Justin Bieber's Vibe Shift Shows He's Tapped In
Earlier this year, Justin Bieber posted an earnest Instagram story about his feelings of impostor syndrome, and another describing how he felt like he was “drowning” in pent-up hatred from his past. This, coupled with paparazzi photos over the past few months where Bieber appeared somewhat disheveled, spurred rumors about …
Read More »Sean Combs Loses Bid to Delay Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Trial
A federal judge has denied Sean Combs’ request for a two-month delay of his upcoming criminal trial on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. At a Friday morning hearing in Manhattan, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said the trial will proceed as planned on May 5, according to Inner …
Read More »Addison Rae Wants You to Listen With Your 'Headphones On'
Addison Rae wants to skip the tears and stick to the music. On Friday, the pop star released her new single “Headphones On” ahead of her debut album, out June 6. The Mitch Ryan-directed video sees the artist clocking out at her job as a cashier at a grocery store …
Read More »Alex Isley Has the Perfect Voice for R&B's Soft-Girl Era
2025 could be the year of gentle giants in R&B: Summer Walker’s icy “Heart of a Woman” has been inescapable on Black radio, marking her biggest solo hit since her mainstream breakthrough six years ago. Over the past few weeks, British singer Cleo Sol’s airy hymns landed her sold out …
Read More »New Pornographers Drummer Joe Seiders Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Joe Seiders, the drummer for the New Pornographers, was arrested in California for possession of child pornography, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department statedin a news release. A spokesperson for the New Pornographers told Pitchfork: “Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified, and devastated by the news of the charges …
Read More »Michelle Williams and Michelle Williams 'Finally' Meet
Michelle Williams meets Michelle Williams! The Destiny’s Child singer and the Dawson’s Creek actress “finally” connected in person this week, after the former’s performance in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. “Y’all, we had an amazing show tonight. The crowd was lit … I’ve got more things to sign. I always …
Read More »Lana Del Rey Shares Intimate Ballad 'Bluebird'
Lana Del Rey has shared a new single, “Bluebird.” The acoustic, country-inspired ballad was written by Del Rey andLuke Laird. They produced the single together withDrew Erickson. “Little bird, bluebird/ Fly away for both of us,” Del Rey croons on the emotional track. “For you have wings and I’ve no …
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