Over 200 artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Metro Boomin, and Pearl Jam have signed an open letter from the Artist Rights Alliance calling on artificial intelligence companies to cease using artists’ music without permission to train their AI tech. “When used irresponsibly, AI poses enormous threats to our ability …
Read More »Beyoncé Wants Jack White to Know How Much He Inspired 'Cowboy Carter'
Jack White was greeted with a bouquet of flowers recently. They were from Beyoncé. On Tuesday, the musician shared a photo of the (literal) flowers Beyoncé sent him after she released her album Cowboy Carter, and they included a sweet note acknowledging how he inspired her new record. “I just …
Read More »Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz Will Headline Travis Kelce's Second Annual 'Kelce Jam' Music Festival
The second annual Kelce Jam — the music festival hosted by Travis Kelce — has been scheduled. The event will return to Kansas City on Saturday, May 18 with headlining performances from Lil Wayne, Diplo, and 2 Chainz. “Kansas City are you ready to fight for your right to party!?” …
Read More »Lizzo Clarifies She's Not Quitting Music, Just 'Negative Energy'
Lizzo clarified that her “I Quit” Instagram post last week was not about leaving music, but her intention to “quit giving any negative energy attention.” In a video shared on social media Tuesday, April 2, the musician — who’s currently facing sexual harassment and hostile workplace environment allegations — said: …
Read More »Adam Sandler, Martin Short, More Mourn Joe Flaherty: The 'Funniest Man'
Some of the biggest names in comedy are mourning Joe Flaherty. After news broke that Flaherty, best known for his work on the sketch show SCTV and Freaks and Geeks died at age 82, comedians, including Adam Sandler and Martin Short, shared their condolences and favorite memories of Flaherty in …
Read More »Alabama Tap Old Dominion, Shenandoah, Montgomery Gentry for June Jam XVIII
Country-rock stalwarts Alabama have enlisted Old Dominion, Shenandoah, and more for June Jam XVIII, taking place June 1 at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne, Alabama. Alabama will close out the day, which will also feature performances from Lee Greenwood, Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery), Mark Willis, Exile, John Berry, …
Read More »New Video Footage of Sean Combs Raid Shows Sons' Detainment
Misa Hylton, a celebrity stylist who shares son Justin Combs with Sean “Diddy” Combs, on Tuesday posted clips of a recent raid on the embattled entertainment mogul’s Los Angeles home. An Instagram video on Hylton’s page appearing to contain surveillance footage from the property shows three large vehicles arriving at …
Read More »Joan Baez Announces First-Ever Poetry Book. Bernie Taupin Already Loves It
After the success of her documentary, I Am a Noise, last year, Joan Baez will release her debut poetry book later this month. On Tuesday, the music legend and activist announced that she’ll release When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance, an autobiographical collection of poetry, on April …
Read More »Beyoncé Tips Her Hat to Innovators Who Defied 'Any Label Placed Upon Them'
As Beyoncé continues to smash barriers and reinvent American music with Cowboy Carter, the singer thanked those who paved the way by defying “any label placed upon them.” When accepting the the Innovator Award by Stevie Wonder at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night, Beyoncé addressed the crowd. …
Read More »Orville Peck Announces Expansive Stampede Tour Ahead of Willie Nelson Collab
After taking a break from touring, Orville Peck is ready to hit the road. Rolling Stone can exclusively announce that the country star — who recently announced his signing to Warner Records — will hit the road later this year on a massive headlining tour. He also teased a new …
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