Christopher Ciccone, the younger brother of Madonna, has died at the age of 63. Ciccone’s rep Brad Taylor confirmed the death to the Associated Press, adding that Ciccone died Friday in Michigan following a battle his cancer. People adds that Ciccone died “peacefully” with his husband Ray Thacker by his …
Read More »See Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell Perform R.E.M. Classics at Harris-Walz Pittsburgh Event
Jason Isbell and Michael Stipe — in his first public live appearance in five years — performed a set of music together Friday at a Pittsburgh fundraiser for the Harris-Walz campaign, with the duo playing R.E.M. songs that Stipe hadn’t sung since before the band’s breakup. The singers were introduced …
Read More »Abbey Road Music Photography Awards Reveals 2024 Winners
The art of music photography was honored on Thursday night at the third annual 2024 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards in London. The winners and finalists from this year’s MPAs were celebrated during the event at the legendary Studios One and Two and included performances from Maverick Sabre’s YOURS collective, …
Read More »Joe Jonas Searches for Love on New Single 'What This Could Be'
Joe Jonas has released a new single, “What This Could Be.” The reflective song was co-written by Jonas, Feist, and Dan Nigro, who also produced the track. “What This Could Be” is accompanied by a visualizer featuring videos and photos from Jonas’ personal collection. The song sees the musician recalling …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Serves a Nostalgia Hit of 'Espresso' on 'Fallon'
Sabrina Carpenter stopped by The Tonight Show to perform her hit single, “Espresso.” Appearing with a live band and a group of back-up singers, Carpenter gave the performance a sultry, vintage club vibe, making her way from the stage over to host Jimmy Fallon‘s desk. Carpenter is currently out on …
Read More »Rich Homie Quan's 35-Song Posthumous Album 'Forever Going In' Is Here
Rich Homie Quan’s family and team have released the late Atlanta rapper’s first posthumous album, a 35-song effort titled Forever Going In. The album was announced on Instagram Thursday and arrived at midnight, Oct. 4. The announcement was accompanied by a note that appeared to be written in Quan’s voice: …
Read More »Chris Martin Goes Undercover on 'Fallon' and Sells New Coldplay Album on QVC
Coldplay have released their 10th studio album, Moon Music, leaving only two records to go, according to frontman Chris Martin. As the band nears the finish line with two decades of record releases behind them, they have grown increasingly chaotic while sorting out new ways to promote their music. On …
Read More »Beabadoobee's 'Beaches' Are Better on 'Kimmel'
Beabadoobee took the outdoor stage Thursday at Jimmy Kimmel Live to a rousing applause as she geared up to perform “Beaches” from her Rick-Rubin-produced third album,This Is How Tomorrow Moves. Bea, born Beatrice Lause, played an acoustic guitar as she sang sang about finding peace in the unknown backed by …
Read More »Bands Ditch Metal Fest After Kyle Rittenhouse Announced as Special Guest
Several bands have dropped off the bill of a metal festival taking place later this month in Orlando after it was announced that Kenosha protest shooter Kyle Rittenhouse would appear as a special guest. The exodus from Shell Shock II — a charity fest raising money and awareness for veterans …
Read More »Chappell Roan Takes Heart's Anger and Makes It Her Own With Blistering 'Barracuda' Cover
Heart were pissed off when they recorded their single “Barracuda” in 1977. The record emerged from a period in which false narratives constantly swirled around the band. “The real thing don’t do the trick, no/You better make up something quick,” Heart bit back on the song. Fast forward nearly five …
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