Judas Priest are working behind the scenes to get clearance permission to release an official cover of Black Sabbath‘s “War Pigs” featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne. During a recent appearance on theFull Metal Jackiepodcast, frontman Rob Halforddetailed the process of recording the duet with Osbourne prior to the metal legend’s …
Read More »LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand
In today’s WTF category: LimeWire has acquired the Fyre Festival brand. The file-sharing company, which relaunched in 2022, had won a competitive bidding war for the brand behind one of the most infamous festivals of all time. According to a release, LimeWire and Fyre will begin a new chapter “grounded …
Read More »Karol G to Make History as First Latina Artist to Headline Coachella
Karol G is set to make history next year as the first Latina artist to headline Coachella. The Colombian superstar was confirmed as the festival’s Sunday night headliner, with her performances scheduled for April 12 and 19. Karol’s history-making Coachella set will take place just three years after Bad Bunny …
Read More »Cardi B Announces Her First Headline Arena Tour, Little Miss Drama
While co-hosting NBC’s morning show Today With Jenna & Friends, Cardi B announced that her first headlining arena run, dubbed the Little Miss Drama Tour, would be kicking off next year. The trek takes its name from her forthcoming sophomore album Am I the Drama?, which arrives on Friday. Presales …
Read More »Matt Cameron Admits He Was 'Having Some Issues' With Pearl Jam's 'Constant Touring'
Former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron admitted that he was “having some issues” with Pearl Jam’s rigorous touring schedule as he spoke about his decision to leave the band in a new interview with Billboard. The drummer — who announced his departure in July — cited Pearl Jam’s marathon three-hour …
Read More »Tomas Lindberg, Lead Singer of Swedish Death-Metal Greats At the Gates, Dead at 52
Tomas Lindberg, lead singer of influential Swedish metal favorites At the Gates, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 52. At the Gates confirmed Lindberg’s death on social media Tuesday, Sept. 16, writing: “Tomas passed away this morning following complications related to his ongoing cancer treatment. Despite intensive …
Read More »Mariah the Scientist Details 'Hearts Sold Separately' Tour
Mariah the Scientist has announced a world tour in support of her latest album, Hearts Sold Separately . The Atlanta-born singer-songwriter will embark on a 36-city jaunt around the world, including a North American leg following stops in Paris, the U.K., and the Netherlands. The tour is titled after her …
Read More »Demi Lovato Will Keep It Light on New Album 'It's Not That Deep'
Most of Demi Lovato‘s album releases over the years have been accompanied by documentary film and mini-series releases that attempted to fit her complicated, non-linear history with addiction and health struggles into neat narratives about recovery and healing. With a new album on the horizon, Lovato teased another “Look, I’m …
Read More »Lil Nas X 'in Treatment' After Arrest and Felony Charges: 'We're Doing What Is Best'
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, is “in treatment” at an undisclosed facility in another state following his arrest and arraignment on felony charges last month, his lawyers confirmed at a court hearing Monday. “Defendant is allowed to remain out of state as long as he remains in …
Read More »Internet Archive and Major Labels Settle $621 Million Copyright Lawsuit
Several major record labels and rights holders have settled their $621 million copyright infringement suit against the Internet Archive over its efforts to digitize, preserve, and share 78 rpm records. Attorneys for both sides filed the joint notice of settlement today in the California district court. It states only that …
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