Closing out the year’s first episode ofThe Tonight Show, Atlanta rapper J.I.D. performed his viral hit “Surround Sound.” The catchy song, which was first released two years ago, found second wind last December due to the creation of a TikTok “Ceiling Challenge,” where people mount their phone to a ceiling …
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While appearing on the latest episode of theAllison Interviewspodcast, queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese praised Taylor Swift for her interest in the art form. When asked about her experience teaching burlesque to other artists, Von Teese singled out the “Karma” singer. “The best experience was Taylor,”Von Teese told podcast …
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Sinéad O’Connor died from natural causes, a coroner in London has determined. A statement said that the coroner has “ceased their involvement” in O’Connor’s death and no other comments would be made. O’Connor died on July 26 at age 56. The singer’s family confirmed her death in a statement but …
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Boston Calling returns to Allston, Massachusetts, this Memorial Day weekend with headlining performances from Ed Sheeran, The Killers, and Tyler Childers. The 2024 iteration of the annual three-day festival will be hosted from May 24 through May 26. Sheeran will headline the first night of Boston Calling 2024, which will …
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Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fred Again.., and Pretty Lights lead the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. The four-day festival in Manchester, Tennessee,will kick off Thursday, June 13, and wrap Sunday, June 16. On night one, Pretty Lights — who returned to music last year after a lengthy hiatus — will …
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Forget the gold and platinum records, the accolades and industry awards, the sold out concerts around the world — you know you’ve really achieved rock and roll legend status when enough high school and college marching bands are staging elaborate tributes to your music that you can launch a competition. …
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Prince’s classic film Purple Rain is heading to the stage. Based on Albert Magnoli and William Blinn’s screenplay for the 1984 film, the musical will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, The New York Times reports. Producer Orin Wolf, who is shepherding the theatrical adaptation of a separate music industry movie, …
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A$AP Rocky is adamant he didn’t shoot his former friend A$AP Relli on a Los Angeles street corner two years ago and is hoping for a trial by September, his lawyer said after a court hearing Monday. Minutes earlier, the Grammy-nominated musician entered a new not guilty plea that was …
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Lil Nas X‘s interpretation of religious imagery in his creative output is extending to another level with his upcoming single, “J Christ.” Set for release on Jan. 12, the record and accompanying music video were announced alongside its cover art, which portrays the rapper being raised from the ground on …
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Kid Cudi is getting ready to release his ninth studio album Insano on Friday — and he’s giving fans a look at its stacked, 23-song track list on Monday. A$AP Rocky joins Cudi on “Wow,” Lil Yachty appears on “Too Damn High,” and Lil Wayne is featured on “Seven.” Travis …
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