Music

Billie Eilish is leaning in to the soft side of her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. On Monday, the singer and songwriter released a series of live performances stripping four songs from the record down to their acoustic forms. The selections — including “Birds of a Feather,” …

Wait, was that Kamala Harris emerging from a record store brandishing a vinyl copy of the Grateful Dead’s Live/Dead? No, it was actually Charli XCX’s Brat. No, hold on, it was Frank Zappa’s One Size Fits All. Or maybe it was Nirvana’s Nevermind or GZA’s Liquid Swords? All those answers …

Anyone who tuned in to the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday hoping for big pop music performances like Celine Dion’s and Lady Gaga’s was probably not prepared to see Marie Antoinette, beheaded and bloody, singing the 19th-century French anthem “Ah! Ça Ira” with the French heavy metal band Gojira. …

After Ozzy Osbourne and his family complained about Britney Spears‘ dancing videos during an episode of The Osbournes Podcast, the singer issued an apology, along with some constructive criticism. In an episode of The Osbournes Podcast, released Monday, Ozzy Osbourne said, “I’m so sorry for making that comment. However, it …

Call him Kevin Hart aka Chocolate Droppa aka DRC. The comedian-turned-rap star made a surprise appearance at the end of the Kai Cenat-hosted freestyle rap video, which starred Kai’s creator friends. The video — which featured Fanum, Duke, Agent, and Davis — panned to Hart walking dramatically toward the rap …

Martin Phillipps, singer and creative force behind the New Zealand jangle-pop band the Chills, has died at the age of 61. The Chills’ official social media accounts announced Phillipps’ death in a statement Sunday, “It is with broken hearts the family and friend of Martin Phillipps wish to advise Martin …

Just over a year after the death of Sinead O’Connor, the singer’s official cause of death has been revealed. O’Connor, who died July 26, 2023 in London, died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, according to a death certificate filed Wednesday by the singer’s family, the Irish Independent reports. …

Joan Baez took to Instagram on Sunday to share a video of her performing “America the Beautiful” and encourage folks to get out and vote in the 2024 presidential election. Sitting in a kitchen, she launched the clip with a sweet laugh before singing the patriotic song while playing an …

Céline Dion is feeling “so happy” after her grand Eiffel Tower performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Canadian star shared a sweet message on social media celebrating the moment as she congratulated the athletes participating in the games. “I’m honored to have performed tonight, for …

Draped in red, white, and blue, Beyoncé gave a glorious welcome to the athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Get a look at America, y’all,” said the icon in the promotional video, which featured “Ya Ya” from Cowboy Carter. “These hopes and dreams, these superstars that represent us.” The …