In typical Neil Young fashion, virtually nothing was revealed about his 2024 U.S. tour before it kicked off Wednesday night at San Diego’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, other than the fact he’d be backed by Crazy Horse, and that Micah Nelson would be taking over guitar duties …
Read More »Travis Scott to Face Civil Trial as Judge Denies Dismissal From Astroworld Lawsuits
Travis Scott will face a civil trial stemming from the Astroworld tragedy after a judge denied the rapper’s bid to be dismissed from the pending lawsuits. In March, with a civil trial looming, Scott’s lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the rapper from the pending litigation, arguing that “performers are …
Read More »For Anycia, Rap Stardom Is as Simple as Being Herself
T he New York-based seafood restaurant Hav & Mar features a contemporary interior design and elaborate artwork of Black mermaids lining the walls. On a recent afternoon, the restaurant’s renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson isn’t around, but Atlanta rapper Anycia is here with her small entourage, including close collaborator and …
Read More »Reba McEntire Will Host the 2024 ACM Awards
Nobody has hosted more Academy of Country Music Awards telecasts than Reba McEntire, who first hoisted a microphone to read folksy jokes off a teleprompter in 1986. Her determination to hold onto that rare statistic has led her to agree to host the show yet again next month, marking her …
Read More »St. Vincent Gets Primal on 'All Born Screaming'
The seventh album that singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark has released as St. Vincent teems with the kind of visceral imagery that sticks with you long after her songs fade out. There’s a “hungry little flea” ready to infect your “warm body,” a predator on the street turning aggression into an evil …
Read More »The Old Taylor Swift Is Dead — This Time for Real
At the very moment Taylormania was hitting preposterous heights, threatening to turn the artist at its center into an untouchable icon, it turns out that the real Taylor Swift was spending her time between glittery three-hour concerts making some of her most fearless art. The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology …
Read More »BTS' RM's Announces Second Solo Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person'
Despite stepping away from performing together to complete their military duties, the boys of BTS are finding ways to keep their fans connected through their music. On Thursday, BTS‘ label Bighit Music announced that it’ll be releasing BTS leader RM’s 11-track album Right Place, Wrong Person on May 24, marking …
Read More »Nicki Nicole Reminds an Ex What He's Lost on 'Ojos Verdes'
Nicki Nicole is letting an old lover know exactly what he missed out on. The Argentine singer just released “Ojos Verdes,” a new cumbia track that celebrates self-love and moving on from a relationship. The title references the singer’s green eyes. On the song, Nicki sings to an ex and …
Read More »Louis Tomlinson Performs in a Different City for Each Song on New Surprise Album 'Live'
After nearly two-hundred live performances spanning two international tours, Louis Tomlinson is celebrating the end of era on the road that spanned three years. On Thursday, the musician shared Live, a record captured across 15 different shows in 15 different cities. “I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 …
Read More »Kanye West Announces 'Yeezy Porn' Amid Reports of Adult Film Company
Kanye West appeared to confirm reports that he has plans to launch an adult entertainment studio. On Wednesday, the Vultures rapper tweeted a six second clip with the word “Yeezy Porn Is Cumming” while a voice directed viewers to “go to yeezy.com.” On Tuesday, West and his partners were reported …
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