The death threats were the first clue. On March 7, Laura Jane Grace played her new song, “Your God (God’s Dick),” at a Bernie Sanders “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” event in Wisconsin. A bawdy, and, yes, profane, sing-along, the track was meant to be a protest against …
Read More »See Third Eye Blind Debut New Song 'Like a Lullabye' During Tiny Desk Set
Third Eye Blind played a set of early tracks and debuted a new song at the Y2K rockers’ Tiny Desk concert. The five-song performance kicked off with stripped-down rendition of “Slow Motion” and “Motorcycle Drive By” — non-singles off the band’s 1999 sophomore LP Blue and 1997 self-titled debut, respectively …
Read More »Jessica Simpson Returns to Stage After 15 Years: 'I Needed to Remember Who I Was'
Jessica Simpson‘s boots were made for walking back onstage for the first time in 15 years. The singer recently launched her comeback with a pair of singles, “Use My Heart Against Me” and “Leave.” She performed both records, plus her renditions of “Son of a Preacher Man” and “These Boots …
Read More »Chappell Roan Says Upcoming LP Will Be Pop: 'I'm Not Switching Genres'
Although Chappell Roan is about to debut her country single “The Giver,” the musician has assured fans she’s not leaving pop music behind. Roan appeared on a new episode of Today’s Country Radio With Kelleigh Bannenon Apple Music, as previewed by E! News, and reflected on her longtime love of …
Read More »Lizzo Needs a Drink on New Disco-Pop Song 'Still Bad'
A year ago this month, Lizzo declared “I quit” on social media after “being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet.” Now she’s saying, “Let’s turn this pain into some champagne, baby,” on “Still Bad,” her second single after a couple of years’ worth of legal drama, …
Read More »How Ivan Cornejo Became Música Mexicana's Heartbreak Kid
M agical as it is, Disneyland at night can lead to sensory overload pretty quickly. A smiling Mickey grins out from a Ferris wheel that glows like a firework in the middle of the park, fluorescent lights blink at every corner, and tinny theme songs from every Disney classic you …
Read More »Russell Simmons Rape Accuser Revives Lawsuit: 'He Caused Pain'
The former Def Jam executive who claimsRussell Simmonspinned her down andraped her inside his Manhattan apartmentin the mid-1990s has revived her lawsuit against the music mogul after it was derailed by a federal judge last month. The Jane Doe plaintiff refiled her complaint today in New York state court. A …
Read More »Oasis Announce Reunion-Tour Film With 'Peaky Blinders' Creator
Oasis have confirmed a new film is being made in conjunction with their upcoming reunion tour. The film is being created and produced by Peaky Blinders scribe Steven Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, who were responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play …
Read More »Liam Payne Death Investigation: Appeal to Overturn Acquittal of Friend, Hotel Workers Denied
A panel of judges in Liam Payne’s death investigation has denied an appeal to overturn the acquittal of the three people initially charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the singer’s death. In a March 12 ruling, obtained by Rolling Stone Thursday, a panel of judges maintained the original decision …
Read More »Hear the First Single From John C. Reilly's Debut Album as Mister Romantic
In case you didn’t know: John C. Reilly is a vaudeville guy. Not only did the beloved character actor star as half of the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy in the emotionally affecting biographical film Stan & Ollie (2018), but since then he’s created a throwback stage persona of …
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