Kanye West has been sued by a former Yeezy staffer, who claims the rapper frequently referred to himself as Hitler and a Nazi, targeted her because she’s Jewish, sent her pornographic materials and insulted her looks when he was upset. The woman, who is suing under a Jane Doe pseudonym, …
Read More »Watch Joan Baez Perform an Emotional 'Diamonds and Rust' at All-Star Tribute Show
Monica Barbaro’s Academy Award-nominated portrayal of Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown has introduced an entirely new generation of fans to the folk icon, even though Baez retired from the road following a 2019 farewell tour and rarely performs live these days. She made an exception …
Read More »Ariana Grande Asks Entertainment Companies to Add Therapy Sessions to Contracts
After being raised in the limelight, Ariana Grande asked music, TV, and film companies to offer mental health resources for young performers, along with requesting they offer weekly therapy sessions. Grande, who starred in Nickelodeon’s Victorious and spinoff series Sam & Cat, opened up about navigating fame as a teen …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Saw a 430 Percent Jump in Spotify Streams After Halftime Show
After Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, Kendrick Lamar’s music saw a significant jump in streams on Spotify. On Monday, the streaming service announced that the rapper’s music saw a 175 percent spike in the U.S. in the three immediate hours after the game wrapped. After the performance, Lamar’s streaming numbers …
Read More »Kid Rock Throws Tantrum Because No One Clapped for Him During Guest Appearance: 'F-k Y'all'
At 54 years old, Kid Rock has not yet outgrown the tantrum-throwing evident in young children who don’t understand that other people’s celebrations aren’t about them. On Saturday evening, the musician stormed offstage at JBJ’s Nashville, where he made a special appearance during Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan’s birthday jam …
Read More »Lucy Dacus' Hot Masc Club Convenes in 'Best Guess' Video
Lucy Dacus went on a social media hunt in January for “hot mascs,” or people who are smooth and suave enough to pretend to be hot mascs, to appear in the music video for her new single “Best Guess.” The submissions in response to her TikTok open call flowed in …
Read More »Dancer Who Waved Sudan and Gaza Flag During Super Bowl Hit With NFL Ban, But No Charges
During Kendrick Lamar‘s performance at Super Bowl LIV, the rapper declared: “The revolution about to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy.” While viewers continue to explore the political notions of the music and imagery present in his performance, new details have emerged about an element …
Read More »Green Day Comedy Film Inspired by Band's Early Days Is in the Works
A comedy movie involving Green Day is on its way. On Monday, Variety revealed that Live Nation Productions is producing a film titled New Years Rev, backed by and involving the rock band. The film project written and directed by Lee Kirk will be a coming-of-age movie, which follows three …
Read More »SZA Extends 'SOS' Deluxe Album 'Lana' With More Songs Ahead of Super Bowl Halftime
In just a short while, SZA will take the stage with Kendrick Lamar during his Super Bowl LIX halftime show set at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The performance is another marker in the rapper’s latest victory lap, but SZA has been on one of her own since releasing …
Read More »Everything That's Happened in the Drake-Kendrick Beef
Since Kendrick Lamar took aim at Drake with his verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” in the spring of 2024, the Compton and Canadian rappers have traded dozens of dark verses (and counting) in a beef unlike any before it. Since then, there have been accusations of domestic …
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