Sabrina Carpenter studied and earned a master’s degree at the pop star school of Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. The singer’s navigation of her breakout moment this year has put those lessons to good use. It shows in the autonomy present across her equally heartbroken and horny album Short n’ …
Read More »Rich Homie Quan Died From an Accidental Drug Overdose
Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death was ruled an accidental drug overdose, according the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday. Fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC were found in the rapper’s system, per the medical examiner’s report obtained by Rolling Stone. Quan, whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, …
Read More »The Weather Station Search for Connection Amidst the Confusion on 'Neon Signs'
Toronto’s the Weather Station contend with a barrage of internal and external confusion on “Neon Signs,” the first offering from their upcoming album, Humanhood, out Jan. 17, 2025, via Fat Possum. The Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman said in a statement that she wrote “Neon Signs” at a moment when she …
Read More »Frankie Valli Responds After Viral Performance Video Sparks Concern: Nobody Is 'Forcing Me to Go on Stage'
Over the weekend, a video of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons went viral on X (formerly Twitter). It wasn’t a throwback from the height of their career, but a more recent clip of the group performing “Bye, Bye, Baby” on their ongoing farewell tour. “Whoever keeps sending Frankie Valli …
Read More »Cimafunk and Miami: Unstoppable Energy That Captivates
Always vibrant and cool with an undeniable air of luxe – are we talking about Miami or the Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist, Cimafunk? They both have an energy that demands your attention and a rhythm that suits whatever mood you’re in, so when Rolling Stone and KOOL asked him what he …
Read More »Ariana Grande Launches 'Eternal Sunshine' Live Performance Series With 'Intro (End of the World)'
Ariana Grande‘s relationship with touring may be complicated, but her connection to performing live isn’t. On Tuesday, the musician shared an orchestral live performance video of her Eternal Sunshine album opener “Intro (End of the World).” Joined by a 10-piece band, Grande reimagines the record as she gears up to …
Read More »Rosé Announces Solo Debut 'Rosie': 'I Have Poured My Blood and Tears Into This Album'
Blackpink‘s Rosé is embarking on a new chapter all on her own. On Tuesday, the musician announced her long-awaited debut solo album Rosie, set for release on Dec. 6. “I cannot believe I am finally announcing my first album release to you all,” Rosé wrote on Instagram. “I remember last …
Read More »Ms. Lauryn Hill Sued by Fugees' Pras Michél for Fraud, Breach of Contract
Pras Michél is suing Ms. Lauryn Hill over the Fugees‘ cut-short and canceled tours over the last two years, accusing her of fraud and breach of contract. The Fugees founding member filed the lawsuit Tuesday, per Variety and Billboard, which alleges that Hill mismanaged the reunion tour, with his attorneys …
Read More »See Bartees Strange's Emotional Performance in 'Sober' Video
On the self-reflective rocker “Sober,” Bartees Strange learns something about himself: “Guess I’ve never had a guiding light/That’s why it’s hard to be sober.” His guitar whines with tension behind his voice. And by the bridge he acknowledges, “Sometimes I miss the boat, sometimes I make mistakes.” The song, which …
Read More »Travis Scott Named 2024 I Am Hip Hop Honoree at BET Hip Hop Awards
The BET Hip Hop Awards will present Travis Scott with the annual I Am Hip Hop Award. The honor is presented to artists who have made significant cultural and creative impacts on the genre. The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards will premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 15. “Travis Scott is a …
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