Dee Snider’s planned performance at San Francisco Pride in June has been called off after the Twisted Sister singer voiced his support for Paul Stanley’s transphobic tweet. “San Francisco Pride was on the cusp of announcing Twisted Sister’s ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ as the unofficial rallying cry of this …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Positions Copyright Trial as Betrayal of Unspoken Understanding Among Songwriters
Throughout the copyright infringement case alleging that he lifted Marvin Gaye’s soul classic “Let’s Get It On” on his own hit record “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran‘s biggest frustration seems to have been the ongoing questioning of his artistic integrity as both a musician and songwriter. In an April interview …
Read More »Prince Estate Will Open Unreleased Music Vault for 2023 Celebration at Paisley Park
Prince‘s private estate Paisley Park will crack open his vault of unreleased music during the location’s annual event, Celebration. Scheduled for June 9 through 11, the gathering at the late musician’s famous recording studio, museum, and concert venue in Chanhassen, Minnesota will host an exclusive presentation of the music he …
Read More »50 Cent Commemorates 20 Years of Getting Rich, Not Dying With Final Lap Tour
To commemorate two full decades of sipping Bacardí with shorties on their birthdays, 50 Cent will embark on the Final Lap Tour 2023, marking the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough record, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Busta Rhymes and Jeremih will open all the North American dates. The trek kicks …
Read More »'A Sigh of Relief': What Ed Sheeran's Victory Means for the Future of Music Copyright Claims
Ed Sheeran won a copyright infringement trial on Thursday, and so has music itself, at least according to some music copyright experts. With Sheeran coming away victorious in the much-publicized “Thinking Out Loud”/ “Let’s Get It On” trial, music copyright experts tell Rolling Stone they’re hopeful the decision will chill …
Read More »Thurston Moore to Tell Sonic Youth Story in 'Sonic Life' Memoir
Former Sonic Youth singer-guitarist Thurston Moore will tell his side of how the band came together in his long-promised autobiography, Sonic Life: A Memoir, due out in October. “Sonic Life tells the story of my childhood and teenage years as I fell in love with music (for the most part …
Read More »Watch Lizzo Duet With Her Idol 'King of Flutes' James Galway
Lizzo shared a video on Wednesday with her longtime idol and flute legend James Galway, who she played a duet with at the Met Gala earlier this week. “Where do I begin…? When I was 11 years old and learning the flute I needed a challenge from my 5th grade …
Read More »Stevie Nicks Welcomes Sheryl Crow to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'A Very Elite Club for Us Women'
Stevie Nicks welcomed Sheryl Crow to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday night with a heartfelt note addressed to her fellow inductee. Addressed to her “Dearest Sheryl” in an Instagram post, the Fleetwood Mac singer suggested she had prophesied the moment, writing, “Yes, you can call me …
Read More »Kool & the Gang Announce New Album 'People Just Wanna Have Fun' Ahead of 60th Anniversary
In celebration of Kool & The Gang’s 60th anniversary next year, the iconic funk and soul group announced their new album People Just Wanna Have Fun on Wednesday. The record is set to release on July 14, 2023, and follows their single “Let’s Party” featuring Sha Sha Jones. The 15-track …
Read More »'Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All' Lands On Disney+ — Here's How to Watch the New Docuseries Online
Just days before Ed Sheeran releases his new studio album, –, a.k.a, Subtract, fans can now stream the Grammy winner and Rolling Stone cover star’s new documentary series, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, on Disney+. Buy Disney+ Subscription at $7.99/month Now streaming online, the special features four episodes, …
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