Joshua Bassett assured fans he is “better than I have ever been” after admitting to some recent struggles in a tweet late last year. Back on Christmas Eve, Basset tweeted, “Most people I know, including myself, are struggling right now. Please be good to yourselves and others, reach out to …
Read More »Jonas Brothers Wrap Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony With Album Announcement
The Jonas Brothers appeared in Los Angeles earlier today to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a crowd of fans gathered to celebrate the honor nearly two decades into their career, the sibling trio wanted to send them off with a gift, too. “I think we …
Read More »Taylor Hanson Wants Your Help Recording a Massive Version of the Iranian Protest Anthem 'Baraye'
Last September, as protests spread across Iran following the death of 22-year-old activist Mahsa Amini, the musician Shervin Hajipour released a song in support of the movement, “Baraye.” The song instantly went viral and has since become an anthem for the demonstrations — which is why Hanson’s Taylor Hanson is …
Read More »Barrett Strong, Motown Artist and Temptations Songwriter, Dead at 81
Barrett Strong, the Motown artist who sang the label’s first major hit “Money (That’s What I Want)” and wrote songs for the Temptations and others, has died. He was 81. “Barrett was not only a great singer and piano player, buthe,along with his writing partner Norman Whitfield, created an incrediblebody …
Read More »Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires to Serve as Record Store Day's 2023 Ambassadors
Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell will serve as Record Store Day’s 2023 Ambassadors, following Taylor Swift’s run last year. “Record stores are gathering places. They’re rooms full of carefully curated art and entertainment where you can find a friend, take a date, start a band. We all need these gathering …
Read More »Jay-Z, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny Lizzo to Perform at 2023 Grammys
Jay Z and Harry Styles are officially joining the performance lineup for the 2023 Grammys. They join the previously announced first round of performers for the 2023 Grammys has been announced with Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Sam Smith, and Kim Petras leading the lineup. Jay Z’s appearance will be part of …
Read More »State's Attorney Drops Pending R. Kelly Sexual Assault Cases
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Monday that her office is dropping the pending sexual assault and abuse cases against disgraced singer and convicted felon R. Kelly, following federal convictions against him in New York and Chicago. Kelly is already serving 30 years for his conviction in New …
Read More »Paul McCartney Shares Resurfaced 1994 Environmental Message From Jeff Beck
Meat Free Mondays, the non-profit campaign promoting vegetarianism, was first founded by Paul McCartney alongside his daughters Stella and Mary in 2009 to combat the environmental impact of animal-based food products. Intersecting the timely conversation about climate change and the recent death of Jeff Beck, the campaign has resurfaced a …
Read More »Marilyn Manson Sued for Sexual Assault of a Minor
Marilyn Manson allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted an underage girl multiple times in the 1990s, according to a new lawsuit. This is the first suit to focus on sex crimes that allegedly took place in the beginning of Manson’s career, while those who have previously sued the singer all accused …
Read More »Lana Del Rey, Latto, Becky G Named 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards Recipients
Lana Del Rey, TWICE, and Becky G have been announced as honorees for the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards. The ceremony, which aims to honor “influential female powerhouses,” according to Billboard, will also award Latto, Kim Petras, Doechii, and Lainey Wilson across various categories. Hosted by writer and actress …
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