Doechii is bringing it back to the Nineties. On Thursday, the rising rap star released a short trailer for the supposed Denial Is a River show, using the theme song from the beloved sitcom, Family Matters. Fans think the upcoming project might be a video for her single, “Denial is …
Read More »Barbra Streisand Remembers Producer Richard Perry and His 'Uncanny Ability to Pick the Hits'
Barbra Streisand celebrated Richard Perry’s “uncanny ability to pick the hits” in a tribute to the late producer, who died this week at the age of 82. Streisand worked with Perry on two albums, Stoney End and Barbra Joan Streisand, both of which came out in 1971. As Streisand noted …
Read More »Michael Shannon, David Krumholtz Debut New Musical Project at New York Show
A new “musical concept” featuring actors Michael Shannon, David Krumholtz, and Kevin Corrigan staged their debut performance Thursday at a New York club. The band — dubbed Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, and not the more apropos Character Actors — was rounded out by Jon Wurster, a veteran of bands like Superchunk, …
Read More »OG Maco, 'U Guessed It' Rapper, Dead at 32
OG Maco, the rapper behind the 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” has died at the age of 32. The rapper’s family confirmed his death in a statement. No cause of death was given, though Maco’s manager confirmed the rapper was hospitalized for an undisclosed reason earlier this month. “His life …
Read More »'Morrison Hotel' Building in Los Angeles Destroyed by Fire
The building that once housed the Morrison Hotel — featured on the iconic cover of the Doors’ 1970 album of the same name — suffered significant damages Thursday after a fire tore through the downtown Los Angeles property. No one was injured in the blaze, which caused the roof to …
Read More »'I Don't Regret Anything': How Farruko Balanced Spirituality and Dance Music on 'Carbvn Vrmor'
Farruko is the first to admit that he’s been on a journey the last couple of years. “I think it’s not a secret that I had a really successful career with a lot of global hits… But what can I say? I think I forgot about myself as a human …
Read More »Eminem Is Down for a 50 Cent Joint Album: 'We Just Gotta Stop Bullsh-tting'
Eminem and 50 Cent recently linked up thanks to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s album Missionary — and now, Slim Shady is open to doing a full project with 50. In an interview on DJ Whoo Kidd’sWhoo’s House on SiriusXM’s Shade 45, Eminem said he’d be interested in collaborating with …
Read More »Dulce, Mexican 'Muñeca' Singer, Dead at 69
Mexican romantic music singer Dulce has died. On Christmas Day, the family of the Eighties pop star, behind hits “Muñeca” and “Lobo,” announced that she had died, just weeks after undergoing lung surgery. “With profound pain and sadness, we confirm the sad death of our beloved Dulce, an exceptional artist …
Read More »Jay-Z Accuser Allowed to Remain Anonymous, Judge Scolds Rapper's Lawyer
Jay-Z was hit with a warning in his fight against a Jane Doe’s sexual assault lawsuit, as a judge ruled the woman can proceed anonymously and blasted the rapper’s lawyer for “relentless filing of combative motions.” The Roc Nation founder, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has vehemently denied the …
Read More »'The Outsiders' Musical: Meet the Americana Duo Behind the Grammy-Nominated Score
“You don’t choose music,” Jonathan Clay says. “Music chooses you. We love making music, in any facet.” Since 2010, Clay and Zach Chance have fronted the Americana duo Jamestown Revival. Now, they’re coming to grips with being first-time Grammy nominees —but not for their work under Jamestown Revival. Instead, Clay …
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