The Tom Petty estate has accused an auction house of dealing in stolen property of the late singer, with the family announcing on Wednesday that it would pursue “swift legal action” against the Boston-based RR Auction. The family didn’t specify what measures they plan on taking with regard to the …
Read More »Hear Brandi Carlile Cover Diana Ross' 'The Wiz' Showstopper 'Home'
Brandi Carlile has shared her rendition of Diana Ross’ The Wiz showstopper “Home” following its premiere on the latest episode of Ted Lasso. For her version, Carlile enlisted former Pearl Jam (and current Bob Dylan) drummer Matt Chamberlain, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, pianist Dave Palmer, and a string section of Chauntee …
Read More »Fetty Wap Sentenced to Six Years After Pleading Guilty to Drug Charge
Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday, May 24, after pleading guilty last year to a drug charge last year, The New York Times reports. The rapper — real name Willie Junior Maxwell II — faced at least five years in prison and as many as nine. …
Read More »Paramore Premiere 'This is Why' Deep Cuts 'Figure 8' and 'Big Man, Little Dignity' Live on Tour
Two deep cuts from Paramore‘s latest album, This is Why, made their way onto the setlist for the band’s current tour. After a stretch of shows in England and Ireland, the band kicked off the North American leg in Charlotte, North Carolina, last night, where they performed “Figure 8” and …
Read More »Taylor Swift Will Get Extra 'Karma' Points With Ice Spice Remix
Taylor Swift has expanded Midnights even more with a new remix of “Karma” featuring rising star Ice Spice. On Wednesday, the singer announced Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) deluxe album, featuring a new version of “Snow on the Beach,” now with more Lana Del Rey as well as “Hits Different.” It …
Read More »Juanes Explains Why 'Vida Cotidiana' Is His Best, Most Soulful Album Yet
More than 30 years into his career, Juanes is making music exactly how he wants to. The Medellín-born pop rocker became a household name in the early 2000s with romantic ballads like “Es Por Ti” and pop-rock earworms like “La Camisa Negra.” On his new album, Vida Cotidiana (Everyday Life), …
Read More »Adam Levine Yearns for a 'Middle Ground' in Sweet Maroon 5 Video Featuring Wife Behati Prinsloo
Maroon 5 has shared the video for their latest single, “Middle Ground.” The reflective, slightly overwrought track marks the rock band’s first release since 2021. “Sisters and brothers are picking sides / and both of our mothers are terrified,” singer Adam Levine croons on the track. “And I’m crying out …
Read More »Summer Walker Searches For The Right Balance on 'Clear 2: Soft Life'
Over the course of four years and three albums, Atlanta singer-songwriter Summer Walker has developed an incredible talent for detailing the messy epiphanies of Black romance. The 27-year-old artist writes like a student of the late Betty Wright, Mary J. Blige, and K. Michelle, women who describe love with as …
Read More »Nick Jonas to Headline 'Salute to Summer' Concert Honoring U.S. Army
The Jonas Brothers are still celebrating the recent release of their latest record, The Album, but in true Nick Jonas fashion, the singer is planning to go solo again. On July 7, the singer will deliver a solo headlining performance for NBCUniversal’s Salute to Summer concert honoring the U.S. army. …
Read More »'American Idol' Winner Iam Tongi on How He Brought the Judges to Tears
From the moment American Idol winner Iam Tongi wrapped his audition, viewers of the ABC competition show fell in love with the 18-year-old Hawaii native’s emotional story. During his first time in front of the judges, Tongi wiped off tears as he remembered his late father Rodney, who introduced him …
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