Upon releasing Renaissance in 2022, Beyoncé let it be known that it was the first of a three-part musical reclamation series. The first album celebrated the Black, queer origins of dance music, fusing disco and house into a celebratory LP dedicated to her Uncle Johnny, who helped make some of …
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Machine Gun Kelly nearly had a role in Sinners, but he ultimately chose to pass on the box office hit because he didn’t want to use a racial slur. MGK made the revelation during his appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show over the weekend, sharing he had auditioned for …
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It’s been six years since Chance the Rapper released his official debut album, The Big Day, and on Aug. 15, he’ll finally release his long-awaited second effort, Star Line. Speaking with Rolling Stone backstage at Lollapalooza, the Chicago MC says the record is steeped in travel and personal change, incorporating …
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Kelly Osbourne is still mourning the death of her father, Ozzy, but taking in the love from those who loved him, too. In an Instagram Story Monday (Aug. 4), Kelly admitted that she “will not be OK for a while,” but that she’ll be focusing on the outpouring of support …
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A former Yeezy staffer who says Kanye West subjected her to a “calculated campaign” of antisemitic and sexual harassment says she was forced to spend nearly $100,000 in legal fees fighting his failed attempt to dismiss her lawsuit – and he should be on the hook for the full amount. …
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David Roach, singer and founding member of the late-Eighties hard-rock band Junkyard, died Friday after a battle with cancer. The group announced Roach’s death in a post on social media on Saturday. He was 59. “After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacefully last night at home, in …
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Six weeks after undergoing a mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis, Jessie J was admitted to the hospital once again to address her ongoing complications. The musician shared in a recent Instagram Story post that she discharged herself (“I hate being in the hospital”) after being assured that the symptoms …
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Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans with an appearance from Earth, Wind & Fire during her headlining set at Lollapalooza on Sunday night. The singer enlisted the group two of their classic hits, “Let’s Groove” and “September,” joining the band members on vocals and dancing around the stage. The unexpected guest appearance …
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Salt-N-Pepa are speaking out about their legal battle with Universal Music Group. In a new interview with Good Morning America, the rap duo — Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton— explained their decision to sue their record company more than 30 years after first signing their contract. Salt-N-Pepa filed …
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Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday morning following a traffic stop on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over near the intersection of Melrose Ave. and Genesee …
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