Bono sang for his mother only once in public before her death in 1974. In an excerpt shared from his upcoming memoir Surrender, out Nov. 1, the musician, who has spent the past few decades of his life on stage, recalled how his mother’s death ultimately pushed him into becoming …
Read More »Elton John Remembers Dancing to 'Rock Around the Clock' With Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle
Elton John shared another tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral Monday, Sept. 19, writing on Instagram, “She served with grace and dedication, and she will sorely be missed.” In the post, John recalled the various times he met the late monarch, like when he was honored with …
Read More »Angel Olsen Announces 'Big Time' 2023 North American Tour
Angel Olsen’s 9-piece group of touring musicians, the Big Time band, are gearing up for another long stretch on the road as the singer and songwriter announces an 18-date North American tour in support of her latest studio album, Big Time. Erin Rae will join for all dates of the …
Read More »White Lung Will Call It Quits After Final Album 'Premonition' Arrives in December
Softening the blow of the announcement that their forthcoming album Premonition, out Dec. 2, will be their last as a band, White Lung has shared music videos for the project’s two lead singles, “Date Night” and “Tomorrow.” Both records explore themes of tough endings and new beginnings, particularly inspired by …
Read More »Adam Levine Denies Affair With Instagram Model But Admits He 'Crossed the Line'
Adam Levine has admitted he “crossed the line” with Instagram model Sumner Stroh but denied her claims that the two had an affair. Stroh went viral Monday, Sept. 19, with a TikTok video in which she claimed she was involved with the singer for about a year (though did not …
Read More »Lay Zhang, Amber Liu, MC Jin Set for Inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival
Some of Asia’s most popular performers are headed to Brooklyn this November for a new music festival celebrating Asian excellence. EXO’sLayZhang, f(x) star Amber Liu, Chinese soul singer Tia Ray, and Hong Kong-based punk artist Tyson Yoshi are among the headliners for the inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival, which will bring …
Read More »Cardi B Shows Off Handwritten Note From Beyoncé: Anyone Who Touches It Will Be 'Electrocuted'
Cardi B has a new prized possession: a copy of Beyoncé‘s Renaissance, with a message from Queen Bey herself. On Monday, the rap star posted a video of herself showing off the LP — and she made it clear: no one better touch it! “Look what Beyoncé sent me. Read …
Read More »Mystikal Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, False Imprisonment Charges
Mystikal pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and more at an arraignment hearing outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana Monday, Sept. 19, The Associated Press reports. The rapper — real name Michael Tyler — is facing numerous charges in relation to an incident where he allegedly sexually …
Read More »Kanye West Wants 'Yeezy' to Himself and is Gearing up For 'War'
Continuing to amplify the fallout of his rocky business partnerships with Gap and Adidas, Kanye West posted what seemed to be a draft document of moves he is forbidden to make in the fashion world without them to Instagram late Sunday night. Earlier this month, West told Bloomberg he was …
Read More »Gayle Cancels Headlining Tour: I'm Learning 'How Best to Do This New Life'
Gayle is canceling her U.S. Avoiding College tour later this fall to focus on getting used to her new life as a pop star. But to be clear: “I’m still definitely not going to college,” she stated on social media. Gayle assured fans via Instagram that those who bought tickets …
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