The documentary Finding Neverland premiered in two parts on HBO in 2019. Across four hours, former child performers Wade Robson and James Safechuck provided grueling descriptions of being allegedly groomed and sexually abused by Michael Jackson as children. The release sparked a number of questions, among them being the status …
Read More »Kanye West Hit With Sanctions in Lawsuit Citing Antisemitic Tirades
Kanye West got in trouble with a judge Thursday for ducking his deposition in a lawsuit alleging he subjected staff and students to bigoted rants and threats at his ill-fated Donda Academy school. At a court hearing in downtown Los Angeles, Judge Thomas Long ordered the rapper, who now goes …
Read More »Watch Lisa, Raye, and Doja Cat Make the Best of a 10-Hour Shoot for 'Born Again' Video
Lisa, Raye, and Doja Cat know how to transform anything into a good time. In a new behind-the-scenes clip from the set of their “Born Again” music video, the stars show just how much fun an all-day video shoot can be. “We’re at the music video set for ‘Born Again’ …
Read More »The Tao of Kurt Cobain: 12 Great Quotes From the Nirvana Frontman
Today would have been Kurt Cobain‘s birthday. The Nirvana singer, guitarist and songwriter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in April of 1994 at the age of 27. During his lifetime, Cobain spearheaded an international phenomenon, becoming not only the most visible representative of Seattle’s grunge scene but also an …
Read More »Leon Thomas Showcases His Funky R&B in a Stunning 'Tiny Desk' Performance
Leon Thomas finds his groove — and makes sure everyone in the office feels it too, in his new NPR Tiny Desk performance. The R&B artist and producer showcased his wide-ranging talent as a musician with songs from his latest LP, 2024’s Mutt and his 2023 debut album Electric Dusk. …
Read More »Gay Men's Chorus of DC Appearance at Kennedy Center Canceled
The Gay Men‘s Chorus of Washington DC is responding to the Kennedy Center‘s decision to cancel their performance with the National Symphony Orchestra following Donald Trump’s takeover of the institution and takedown of diversity initiatives. However, the Orchestra says it postponed the show before Trump’s leadership takeover. “We are deeply …
Read More »Lady Gaga Confirms 'Telephone' Will Be Continued, Possibly With Beyoncé
Fifteen years ago, Lady Gaga released EP The Fame Monster, a reissue of her 2008 debut album The Fame. In a stark contrast to its predecessor, the pop star’s EP tracks chronicled the sordid and grotty bits of celebrity. Among the four new songs on the reissue was “Telephone,” a …
Read More »Bassnectar Settles Lawsuit With Three Women Who Accused Him of Sex Abuse
A sex abuse lawsuit against Bassnectar will not go to trial. On Tuesday, the case against the music producer, born Lorin Ashton, was dismissed with prejudice after he reached a private settlement with three women who had accused Bassnectar of sexually abusing them when they were underage. “I am relieved …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Announces Second Show in London's Hyde Park
Sabrina Carpenter has added a second performance to the BST Hyde Park lineup this summer. In addition to her previously-announced show on July 5, Carpenter will now also play on July 6 with Clairo and Olivia Dean as openers. Although the full lineup for both shows has yet to be …
Read More »Tupac Murder Trial Pushed to 2026 After New Evidence Emerges
The trial of the man charged in the 1996 shooting death of Tupac Shakur, which was set to begin next month, has been pushed to 2026. The Nevada judge overseeing the case agreed to postpone the trial date at a hearing Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to ABC News. This came …
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