John Legend will perform Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, welcoming vice presidential candidate and Minnesota governor Tim Walz to the stage with a tribute to one of that state’s most iconic artists, Prince. The singer will deliver the performance in honor of the late icon before Walz takes the …
Read More »Beyoncé Threatens Cease-and-Desist Over Trump Campaign's 'Freedom' Video
Beyoncé has threatened to send a cease-and-desist to the Trump campaign after the former president posted a clip of her “Freedom” — Kamala Harris’ unofficial campaign song — in a video posted on social media, Rolling Stone has learned. A source close to Beyoncé tells Rolling Stone that the Trump …
Read More »'Never Thought of Myself as a Genius': Jung Kook Grapples With Fame as a Solo Artist in 'I Am Still' Trailer
Despite being part of one of the biggest music groups in the world, Jung Kook still battles with confidence as a performer. In the trailer for his upcoming documentary, Jung Kook: I Am Still, the BTS member struggles with the pressure of performing as a solo artist. “I’m suddenly nervous,” …
Read More »Janet Jackson Is Headed Back to Las Vegas for a New Residency
Janet Jackson will return to Las Vegas for a new residency that’ll kick off at the end of 2024, with dates scheduled through early next year. Jackson has announced 10 shows so far, which will take place at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas. The run will start with …
Read More »U2's Sphere Residency to Return to Venue as Edge-Directed Concert Film
“After all these years, I get to see a U2 show,” brags U2’s guitarist David Evans, a.k.a. the Edge, in the 30-second teaser trailer for the upcoming concert film, V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas. Apparently he, like a lot of the band’s fans, missed out on …
Read More »Pras on Canceled Fugees Tour: 'My Frustration Was for the Fans'
Pras Michel opened up about his disappointment about the recently canceled Fugees tour — but stopped short of blaming Lauryn Hill for the nixed reunion trek — in a new interview. Speaking to Vulture two weeks after the Fugees abruptly canceled the tour due to admitted low ticket sales, Michel …
Read More »Taylor Swift on Vienna Cancellations, Terror Threat: Grateful to Be Grieving 'Concerts and Not Lives'
After canceling three concerts in Vienna, Austria, amid terror threats, Taylor Swift is speaking out. Following the conclusion of the European leg of the Eras Tour, the artist took to social media to share her gratitude to her crew, authorities, and fans. Swift thanked her team for being able to …
Read More »Michael Jackson's Estate Clinches Win Over Katherine Jackson in $600 Million Catalog War
A California appellate court handed a victory to Michael Jackson’s estate executors Wednesday, issuing a final written opinion confirming the singer’s mom Katherine Jackson had no basis to challenge a lower court’s blessing of a $600 million catalog deal with Sony. The new opinion, which essentially adopted a tentative ruling …
Read More »Blink-182 Will Expand 'One More Time' Album With Eight More Songs
Blink-182‘s One More Time… era is not over yet. On Monday, the band announced that they’ll release an expanded version of their 2023 reunion album, featuring eight more songs, on Sept. 6. The upcoming LP is set to feature songs such as “Every Other Weekend,” “No Fun,” “Can’t Go Back,” …
Read More »Mickey Guyton, Jason Isbell Perform at Historic 2024 Democratic National Convention
Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell helped kick off night one of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19. The musicians provided the night’s entertainment amidst the usual flurry of speeches. Guyton performed her 2021 song “All American,” and Isbell played “Something More Than Free,” his 2015 album’s title track. …
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