Nicki Minaj followed the release of new single “Last Time I Saw You” with an interview withZane Lowe on Apple Music 1‘s New Music Daily radio show on Friday. The rapper discussed growing both as an artist and “human being,” a new song on Drake‘s upcoming album, and reflecting on …
Read More »Jimmy Buffett, 'Margaritaville' Singer Who Turned Island Escapism Into an Empire, Dead at 76
Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter known for his enduring anthem “Margaritaville” and a businessman who transformed the 1977 song into an empire that encompassed restaurants, resorts, and more,has died at the age of 76. Astatementreleased on his website and social media late Friday read, “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night …
Read More »Rolling Stones Tease New Song 'Angry' on (Intentionally Frustrating?) Website
The Rolling Stones’ long-anticipated first album of original songs in 18 years may finally be imminent as the band is teasing the new single on a seldom-working website. On Saturday, the Stones’ social media accounts linked to a website for a track titled “Don’t Get Angry With Me” (or “Angry”), …
Read More »Watch Jimmy Buffett Cover 'Southern Cross' at His Final Concert
The world woke up to the sad news Saturday morning that Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” read a statement on his website. “He lived his life like a song …
Read More »Kenny Chesney Remembers Jimmy Buffett With 'A Pirate Looks at Forty'
Kenny Chesney, whose own beach-forward country songs owe a debt to the tropical vibes of Jimmy Buffett, paid tribute to the “Margaritaville” songwriter with a solo performance of “A Pirate Looks at Forty.” Buffett died Friday at 76. Seated on some island beach before dawn with only his guitar, Chesney …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Speculation That 'Vampire' Is About Taylor Swift
Olivia Rodrigo has addressed her fans’ speculation that her Guts single “Vampire” is about Taylor Swift. Sort of. In an interview with the Guardian ahead of her sophomore album’s September 8 release, Rodrigo admitted she was “very surprised” that fans associated “Vampire” — with its “Bloodsucker, fame fucker, bleedin’ me …
Read More »Joe Biden Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: 'A Poet of Paradise'
President Joe Biden paid tribute to “Margaritaville” legend Jimmy Buffett Saturday following news of the singer’s death at the age of 76. “A poet of paradise, Jimmy Buffett was an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another,” Biden …
Read More »Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett: 'He Had a Most Amazing Lust for Life'
Paul McCartney paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who died on Friday at the age of 76. In a heartfelt remembrance, McCartney wrote of his late friend’s generosity, kindness, humor, and his songwriting. McCartney recalled one particular holiday, where he forgot to pack his guitar, and Buffett came to the rescue. …
Read More »'Exorcist: Believer' Moves Premiere Date to Avoid Taylor Swift Clash
Alexa, play “Haunted” off Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). After Taylor Swift announced that she’ll be releasing her Eras Tour film in theaters on Oct. 13, fans took notice that the release of the tour movie would collide with the release of The Exorcist: Believer. In order to avoid the overlap, …
Read More »Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift at the VMAs: Queens Lead in Social-Voted Categories
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé‘s dominance over Summer 2023 continues with the VMAs. On Friday, MTV announced the nominees for the Video Music Awards, including the four social-voted categories at the awards show, which sees both Taylor Swift and Beyoncé facing each other in all three of the categories they can …
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