There’s a fine line for what the Recording Academy considers eligible for Best Contemporary Christian Album at the Grammys. In the case of drag queen Christian singer Flamy Grant, that line was drawn over several curse words. Grant, whose offstage name is Matthew Blake and uses they/them pronouns when not …
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A grey cloud of masochism has followed Conan Gray around for long enough. On the singer and songwriter’s latest single, “Killing Me,” he makes a point of freeing himself from emotional torment, but it won’t happen unless he puts up a strong fight. “You’re killing me/You’re not makin’ it easy/Too …
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Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. Americana is a wide-open category, partly because it’s hard to define. “I always look at …
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In Suga’s latest episode of Suchwita, his online interview show, the BTS member welcomed guests fellow bandmate Jimin and Shinee’s Taemin. During Episode 20, Suga revealed that he thought 2015’s The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 would be the boy band’s last. The revelation came about after he …
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Dua Lipa‘s psychedelic journey starts now. The pop star finally announced the new single “Houdini,” out Nov. 9 at 7 pm E.T. The news arrives a day after Lipa teased new music in a teaser, which featured a golden key necklace, several polaroids, and the cryptic message “4 8 9 …
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Having performed with Jimmy Buffett at varying intervals over the course of the past five decades, the Coral Reefer Band members know that the man behind “Margaritaville” was no quitter — and neither are they. Nearly two months have passed since the musician died at the age of 76, and …
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Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber were among the many artists to pay tribute to celebrated drummer Aaron Spears, whose death was announced Monday, Oct. 30. Spears played with both Grande and Bieber during his career, with the former calling Spears “the absolute brightest light of a human being. Always the …
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Having the right material as a producer, DJ, musician or band can increase your chances of getting signed to a talent agency. As an artist, getting signed to a talent agency can be a life-changing opportunity and open many doors. The hard part is knowing where to look and how …
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Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza repeatedly interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. The protesters derailed proceedings at least five times, staggering their interjections throughout his opening statement. “Blinken, you have blood on your hands! Murderer!” one protester yelled amid calls …
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Ms. Lauryn postponed a second show on her Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th anniversary/Fugees reunion tour due to “a serious case of vocal strain/injury.” Hill called off her show in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday, Oct. 30, after previously postponing a concert in Philadelphia last week. In a statement shared …
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