“We didn’t know what we were doing,” says Josh Schwartz, creator of The O.C. For the show’s first few episodes, the music choices were simply plucked from his own iPod. But once the now-legendary music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas came aboard, the show turned into a weekly showcase for some of …
Read More »Blackpink's Lisa Releases Britney Spears Cover 'My Only Wish' For the Holidays
This holiday season, Blackpink announced several gifts for their fans. The Korean girl group released a trailer Dec. 20 for the virtual concert BLACKPINK: A VR Encore; Blackpink’s Jennie announced a company and label for the new year on Sunday; and now, Lisa has dropped a cover to Britney Spears‘ …
Read More »M.I.A Drops Present To Fans In New Holiday Mixtape
There’s another present under the tree for fans of M.I.A. On Christmas morning, the British rapper released a 16-track mixtape for the holiday season, featuring help from special collaborators Skrillex, Blaqstarr, and Troy Baker, Pitchfork reports. “I present you a gift from the East, star of wonder star of night,” …
Read More »Beyoncé's Childhood Home Catches Fire In Houston
The childhood home of Beyoncé caught fire early Christmas morning, leaving the pop star’s old house wrapped in flames well into the second story. Officials told ABC 13 that the fire was reported around 2 am, but was quickly put out once fire teams arrived. “They did a great job,” …
Read More »Bad Bunny's 'X100PRE' Is A Love Letter To Nineties Kids from Puerto Rico
When Bad Bunny dropped his first-ever album X100PRE, it spread through the internet like good gossip. It was Christmas Eve in 2018, the same year that Bad Bunny had exploded as a global megastar — appearing on The Tonight Show and singing during Alesso’s set at Tomorrowland — despite being …
Read More »Blueface Sued for Defamation After Claiming Soulja Boy's Son Could Be His Child
A woman is suing Blueface for defamation after the rapper claimed in a series of social media posts that Soulja Boy’s one-year-old son could be his child. Jackilyn Martinez, who shares a young son with Soulja Boy, filed her complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday. She alleged her …
Read More »Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' Finally Scores the U.K. Christmas Number One, 39 Years Later
‘Tis the season for yuletide classics of yesteryear to finally reach the top spot on the charts as Wham!‘s “Last Christmas” was awarded the U.K.’s Christmas Number One this week, 39 years after the song’s release. The hotly contested Christmas Number One annually measures a single’s popularity in the U.K. …
Read More »Those Kiss Avatars Are Coming… in 2027
During Kiss’ final concert earlier this month, the (allegedly) retiring band announced plans to continue on as digital avatars. On Friday, the Destroyer act revealed when their “new era” will begin: 2027. “50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is in the making,” Kiss said in …
Read More »Laura Lynch, Founding Member of the Dixie Chicks, Dead at 65
Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks (now the Chicks) who played on the country act’s first three albums, has died at the age of 65. Lynch died following injuries sustained in a car accident on a highway outside of El Paso, Texas, TMZ first reported and the …
Read More »Jimin, Megan Thee Stallion, Central Cee, And All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
WELCOME TO OURweekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This weekJimin of BTS keeps it light, sweet and soulful on a new solo tune, Megan Thee Stallion speaks the plain pussy-powered truth, and Midland salute the Lone Star State. …
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