When Metallica‘s self-titled “Black Album” came out in 1991, if you squinted at the cover art, you could see both the band’s label and a leaping coiled snake like the one on the Gadsden flag. The band riffed on that idea on their tour for the album, opening up the …
Read More »Joni Mitchell's Surprise Newport Folk Concert to Be Released as Live Album
Joni Mitchell’s surprise return to the stage at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival — her first live performance in 20 years — will be released as the upcoming live album At Newport. In what’s now been dubbed “The Joni Jam,” Mitchell played an unannounced set at the legendary fest with …
Read More »See the Cure Revive 'A Thousand Hours,' 'Six Different Ways' Live for First Time Since 1987
The Cure honored their most diehard fans last night at the New Orleans kickoff of their North American tour with the first performances of Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me’s “A Thousand Hours” and The Head on the Door’s “Six Different Ways” since 1987. Frontman Robert Smith sang the vocal …
Read More »Emma Stone Slaps Mark Ruffalo and Explores New Life in 'Poor Things' Trailer
No, that isn’t Lorde on set for a Solar Power music video — it’s Emma Stone being brought back to life by an offbeat scientist, played by Willem Dafoe, in the trailer for Poor Things. The Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film arrives in theaters Sept. 8 and finds the whole cast — …
Read More »Lorde Joins Muna for Surprise 'Silk Chiffon' Performance in NYC
Lorde dropped by Muna‘s 2023 tour on Tuesday night in New York City. During the group’s performance of “Silk Chiffon” — their first release onPhoebe Bridgers’Saddest Factory Records — the Solar Power singer joined Muna onstage. Dressed in baggy red pants and a leather jacket over a black bra, Lorde …
Read More »BTS Documentaries 'J-Hope in the Box' and 'Suga: Road to D-Day' Head to Theaters
Movie theaters internationally will welcome BTS Army this summer as the solo documentaries J-Hope in the Box and Suga: Road to D-Day hit the big screen for their first wide-spread theatrical release. Both films will begin playing in theaters on June 17 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of BTS’ debut. …
Read More »Duff McKagan Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month With 'This Is the Song'
Duff McKagan is helping to raise attention for Mental Health Awareness Month with “This Is the Song,” the Guns N’ Roses bassist’s first new solo recording since 2019’s Tenderness album. “This is the song that’s gonna save my life as I scrape for sanity,” he croons while strumming an acoustic …
Read More »Lana Del Rey Becomes the Ultimate Hollywood Starlet in 'Candy Necklace' Video
Lana Del Rey drapes a few pieces of jewelry across her neck in the 10-minute-long music video for “Candy Necklace,” but none of them are made out of chalky, compressed sugars. They’re strings of pearls and high-quality silvers encrusted with diamonds and gemstones — the dressings of a true Hollywood …
Read More »H Is for Haim Singing the Ultimate Alphabet Song on 'Sesame Street'
A is for Alana, D is for Danielle, E is for Este, and H is for Haim stopping by Sesame Street to sing through the alphabet with Elmo and his friends. The trio of sisters brought their best harmonies to the beloved children’s show, first getting some help to assign …
Read More »T.I., Tiny's Lawsuit Against Doll Maker Restarts After 'Cultural Appropriation' Mistrial
T.I. and Tiny are back in court today, May 10, for the second round of their copyright infringement suit against L.O.L. doll maker MGA Entertainment after the first ended in a mistrial. The parameters of the case haven’t changed: T.I. (real name Clifford Harris) and Tiny (Tameka Cottle) sued MGA …
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