The man accused of fatally shooting longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband during a daylight burglary of their Los Angeles residence appeared in court wearing a “suicide gown” Wednesday and was deferred to mental health court for evaluation. Raymond Boodarian, 22, did not enter a plea …
Read More »Hear Tom Morello's 'F-ck ICE' Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy
The outspoken musician and activist Tom Morello has assembled a wide array of artists for a playlist in protest of President Donald Trump and his Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s attacks on immigrants. Trump’s administration is looking to ramp up its widespread detention and deportation of immigrants, utilizing tens of …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Drop Spellbinding 'Everybody Scream' Video
Days after Florence and the Machine confirmed their long-awaited sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, the band dropped the title track and its accompanying music video Wednesday. In the spellbinding visual, Florence Welch appears in a crimson-red dress as she stomps through an eerie landscape before barging into a room, sending …
Read More »Judge Explains Dismissal of 'Making the Band' Member's Sean Combs Lawsuit
A judge elaborated on his decision to dismiss the majority of former Making the Band member Sara Rivers’ $60 million lawsuit against Sean Combs, saying her allegations were well outside the statute of limitations. In an opinion filed by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff on Tuesday night, the judge …
Read More »Jack White Says Being Insulted by Trump's White House Is a 'Badge of Honor'
Jack White has unleashed another salvo at President Donald Trump, calling it a “badge of honor” to be insulted by a White House spokesperson. The musician also expressed incredulity that what prompted one of Trump’s toadies to publicly respond to him was a comment White made about — of all …
Read More »L.A. Reid Loses Lawyers Ahead of Sexual-Assault Trial
With less than two weeks to go before his trial on claims he sexually assaulted former Arista A&R executive Drew Dixon, music mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid is effectively representing himself, a federal judge confirmed Tuesday during a status conference in the New York-based civil case. At the end of the …
Read More »María of the Marías Asks 'Is Love Worth the Pain' on New Solo Project
“Hi, it’s Maria,” beginsMaría Zardoya in a voice message, her voice low against a slow instrumental. “Welcome to Not for Radio, my alternate reality.” Zardoya, the lead singer of the Marías, announced her debut solo project in a series of posts across social media Wednesday, while sharing her inquisitive voice …
Read More »Brandon Blackstock's Daughter Pens Emotional Tribute to Her Father: 'Lost a Piece of My Heart'
Brandon Blackstock’s daughter, Savannah Blackstock Lee,wrote a touching tribute to her father on Tuesday. Brandon died on Aug. 7 at the age of 48 following a three-year battle with cancer. “My daddy never fell short of making my dreams come true. No matter how high or how far, he made …
Read More »Apollonia Accuses Prince's Estate of 'Attempting to Steal' Her Name in New Lawsuit
Singer, songwriter, and Prince muse Apollonia filed a new lawsuit Tuesday that alleges Prince’s estate, Paisley Park Enterprises, is “attempting to steal” her name. In her 14-page complaint filed in federal court in Los Angeles and obtained by Rolling Stone, Apollonia, whose real name is Patricia Apollonia Kotero, says she …
Read More »Carly Rae Jepsen Celebrates 10 Years of 'Emotion' With Intimate L.A. Show, Anniversary Rerelease
It’s been a decade since Carly Rae Jepsen‘s seminal album, Emotion, and she’s celebrating it big time. On Tuesday night, the pop star played a one-night-only show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, as she announced a re-release of her fan-favorite record, featuring six bonus songs. “There are also jokes …
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