Snoop Dogg may not be bringing pizza to the picket line, but he showed his support for the Writers Guild of America strike while offering a sharp critique of the streaming economy during a recent conversation at the Milken Institute Global Conference. In conversation with former Apple Music Creative Director …
Read More »Stromae Cancels Remaining 'Multitude' Tour Dates: 'My Health Took a Bad Turn'
Stromae‘s Multitude tour is coming to an end sooner than expected. The singer announced the cancelation of the world tour, which began in February 2022 and was scheduled to extend through December 2023, after an ongoing battle with his health. “A few months ago, I felt my health took a …
Read More »Dolly Parton's 'Rockstar' Has a Feature by Literally Every Rock Star
It’s probably safe to say that Dolly Parton will be the only artist this year (and possibly ever) whose new album will include features by Lizzo, Rob Halford, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Nicks. The dual Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s long-awaited rock project Rockstar will …
Read More »Rita Lee, Brazil's Queen of Rock and Tropicalía Pioneer, Dead at 75
Rita Lee, the legendary Brazilian musician at the forefront of the Tropicália movement as the co-founder and lead singer for Os Mutantes, died Monday, May 8. She was 75. Lee’s family confirmed her death in a statement shared on Instagram. In 2021, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, jokingly nicknaming …
Read More »Judge Denies Tory Lanez's Request for New Trial
Tory Lanez‘s request for a new trial was denied on Tuesday, according to City News Service, and the rapper now awaits sentencing after being found guilty in December of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez — whose legal name is Daystar Peterson — and his legal team had indicated for several …
Read More »Marilyn Manson Dealt Big Loss in Evan Rachel Wood Defamation Case
A judge struck down many of the claims made by Marilyn Manson in his defamation lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood on Tuesday, marking a big win for Wood in the continued legal battle between the musician and the Westworld actress. A Los Angeles judge sided with Wood in striking several …
Read More »Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner Debut 'Would've, Could've, Should've' in a Downpour
During her delayed, rain-soaked show in Nashville last night, Taylor Swift treated fans to a tour debut of Midnights‘ “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve,” featuring a special cameo from co-writer and co-producer Aaron Dessner. Swift’s final show in Nashville was pushed back several hours due to lightning nearby; the concert didn’t actually …
Read More »Sum 41 Will Disband After Next Album and Tour: 'Thank You for the Last 27 Years'
After 27 years, Sum 41 are calling it quits. In a social media post shared on Monday, May 8, the band announced their plans to officially break up following one last round of celebrations, including their forthcoming eighth and final album, Heaven x Hell, and one last accompanying world tour. …
Read More »Alicia Keys Performs Gorgeous 'If I Ain't Got You' With All-Women Orchestra
Alicia Keys is taking “If I Ain’t Got You” to the 1700s. On Monday, the singer celebrated the 20th anniversary of the classic — and the premiere of Queen Charlotte on Netflix — by performing the track alongside an orchestra made up of 74 women of color. Donning a Victorian …
Read More »Thirty Seconds to Mars Announce First Album in 5 Years, Drop New Single 'Stuck'
New music from brothers Jared and Shannon Leto is on the way. On Monday, Thirty Seconds to Mars also announced their first album in 5 years, It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day, out this September. The band also released their newest single, “Stuck.” “I knew …
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