Travis Scott has so many baddies that he gets confused about which one he’s with. On Tuesday, the rapper released the music video for Utopia‘s “I Know?,” which stars Emily Ratajkowski and Anok Yai as two of his lovers. The Dave Meyers and Scott-directed video opens with suspenseful music before …
Read More »Shinedown Are Outgrowing Hard Rock With an Unexpected Pop Hit
Brent Smith was sitting in a slow-moving line of ATVs and golf carts at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in September when he saw them start to assemble. Thousands of fans — a growing sea of humanity — were slowly recognizing the lead singer of Shinedown as he, members of …
Read More »YFN Lucci Pleads Guilty to Gang Charge Related to Fatal 2020 Shooting
Rapper YFN Lucci pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a single count of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The charge is connected to the late 2020 shooting of 28-year-old James Adams in Atlanta. The musician, born Rayshawn Bennett, was arrested in January 2021 and charged with murder for …
Read More »André 3000 Announces New Blue Sun Tour Dates
André 3000 announced his tour in support of his praised solo album, New Blue Sun, on Tuesday. Formerly one-half of Atlanta rap duo Outkast, André 3000 will be joined by Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks, who helped craft the flute-fused album. The tour runs from January …
Read More »Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign Drop 'Vultures' Trailer, Reveal Release Dates
Vultures is among us. On Tuesday, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign shared the Jon Rafman-directed trailer for the long-teased LP, released under the music super duo’s ¥$ alias. The dark video, backed by the LP’s title track “Vultures,” sees sepia-colored clips of backrooms, owls, basements, and men in black …
Read More »Frank Farian, Founder of Milli Vanilli and Boney M, Dead at 82
Frank Farian — the founder of groups Boney M. and Milli Vanilli — has died at the age of 82. The German producer’s agency released a statement Tuesday confirming that Farian had died peacefully at his home in Miami. Although his cause of death was not immediately revealed, Farian said …
Read More »Lovers & Friends 2024: Usher, Janet Jackson, Backstreet Boys to Headline
Backstreet’s Back — and so is Lovers & Friends. The Las Vegas music festival announced its 2024 lineup with headlining performances from Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and Usher, who will be performing his career-defining album Confessions in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Scheduled for just one day on Saturday, May …
Read More »Former Madonna Producer Admits He's a Fanboy, Reflects on 'Music' Outtakes
In November 2020, an online account took to YouTube to create an 86-minute compilation of outtakes from Madonna‘s Music album. More than three years later, the unreleased song list has landed in longtime collaborator and record producer William Orbit‘s lap. The British musician, who worked with the pop powerhouse on …
Read More »Becky G Calls 'The Fire Inside' Oscar Nod 'My Dreams Coming True'
Becky G got emotional Tuesday, after learning Flamin’ Hot’s “The Fire Inside” received an original song Oscar nomination. The Mexican-American artist, dressed in a Taylor Swift The Eras Tour crewneck, fought back tears in a Instagram video, as she expressed her gratitude for working on the film alongside its talented …
Read More »Apple Music Will Pay Artists More for Higher Quality Audio
Apple Music will give higher royalty payments to music released on the streaming service in the more immersive Spatial Audio, the company announced on Monday. “As our technologies continue to evolve to allow artists everywhere to make higher-quality content than ever, we believe artists should be properly rewarded for it,” …
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