Jelly Roll came out on top at last night’s CMA Awards, opening the show with a boisterous performance of “Need a Favor”alongside Wynonna Judd and joiningK. Michelleto singthe Judds‘ “Love Can Build a Bridge” for the finale. He even managed to snag the New Artist of the Year between performances. …
Read More »Beyoncé Unleashes New 'Renaissance' Film Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Run
Beyoncé takes fans backstage and on the road in the latest trailer for her upcoming Renaissance concert film, documenting her acclaimed world tour. “In this world that is very male-dominated, I’ve had to be very tough to balance motherhood and being on the stage,” Beyoncé says in the latest trailer, …
Read More »'Blue Eye Samurai' Is a Gory and Gorgeous Animated Series From Netflix
The samurai Mizu stands backed up to the edge of a seaside cliff, flanked by four master swordsman known as the Four Fangs. It is seemingly a no-win scenario for the title character of Netflix‘s Blue Eye Samurai. But for eight riveting minutes, Mizu turns this dangerous terrain into an …
Read More »There's Tons of Unreleased Music in the Roots' Vault
T ariq Trotter, a.k.a. Black Thought, has given the world endless insight into his mind in the 35-plus years since he founded the Roots with his high school classmate Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. But even after all those richly detailed lyrical flights and legendary live shows, he began to suspect he …
Read More »Shakira, Maluma, Rosalía, and More Added to Latin Grammy Performers
The Latin Grammys are a week away, and the Latin Recording Academy is getting people excited with a roster of stars who will perform at the awards show on November 16. The Academy has announced another round of performers, among them Shakira, Maluma, Rosalía, Andrea Bocelli, Sebastian Yatra, Milo J, …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With Spiritbox for Raucous “Cobra (Rock Remix)”
Megan Thee Stallion has unleashed a rock remix of her recent single “Cobra,” featuring a collaboration with Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox. The guitar-led version of the track includes a new chorus from Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante: “Leave me alone in the dark/ I am shedding my skin/ I need …
Read More »Man of Mystery Frank Ocean Shares Snippet of New Song
Frank Ocean, one of music’s most elusive songwriters, has shared a snippet of a new song on his Instagram Stories. The minute-long clip sees Ocean singing along to an emotionally-wrought melody. Ocean’s last release was in 2020, which he debuted two singles, “Dear April” and “Cayendo.” He has since teased …
Read More »Gal Gadot's 'Bearing Witness' Screening of Hamas Massacre Brings Sobs, Protests to L.A.
As pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups of demonstrators waved flags and vied for support from passing motorists at a busy Los Angeles intersection on Wednesday night, an audience of around 200 people filed through a security checkpoint into the city’s Museum of Tolerance. Attendees, the protesters chanting outside, and scores of …
Read More »Margo Price Makes a Poignant Statement With 'Lydia' on 'The Daily Show'
Margo Price appeared on The Daily Show last night to showcase her emotive single “Lydia” and to chat with guest host Sarah Silverman about her music. Price performed the song, a moving track about bodily autonomy and women’s rights, solo with an acoustic guitar. “Lydia” was written years ago after …
Read More »Zac Efron Says He Would Be 'Honored' to Play Matthew Perry in a Biopic
Zac Efron opened up about his 17 Again costar Matthew Perry, and said he would be “honored” to play him in a biopic about his life. During the premiere of his new film The Iron Claw in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, Efron told People that Perry “was a mentor” and …
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