Halle Bailey has shared her new rendition of The Little Mermaid classic, “Part of Your World.” The song is one of the most famous from the original animated Little Mermaid, with Ariel excitedly dreaming of life on land and trying to get a handle on some human vocabulary. Over a …
Read More »Syd Barrett Documentary 'Have You Got It Yet?' Shares First Trailer
The previously announced Syd Barrett documentary Have You Got It Yet?, about the Pink Floyd founder-turned-recluse-turned-mythic cult icon, has shared its first trailer ahead of its U.S. release this summer. Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd features new interviews with the band’s surviving …
Read More »The National Begin Their Next Act Brilliantly With 'First Two Pages Of Frankenstein'
The National have been so good at producing National songs for so long that it’s been easy to take them for granted. Whenever the Brooklyn indie-rock institution passed a career point at which a lesser band might start breaking down — albums five, six, seven — they just got stronger, …
Read More »Watch Billy Joel Play 'Los Angelenos' For First Time in 42 Years
Billy Joel dug deep into his catalog Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden and played “Los Angelenos” for the first time since 1981. “We never do this song,” he told the crowd. “We haven’t done this since the Eighties I think. We’ll give it a shot.” Here’s a fan-shot video …
Read More »Pras Michel Convicted in Federal Conspiracy Case
The Fugees‘ Pras Michel was convicted on federal charges of conspiracy and falsifying records for his role in a multimillion-dollar government influence campaign that involved both the Obama and Trump administrations. Michel was convicted of all 10 counts against him, as The Washington Post reports. Those charges included money laundering, …
Read More »Sharon Van Etten, King Princess, Orville Peck Prep Covers for 'A Small Light' Series
Sharon Van Etten, King Princess, and Orville Peck are among the artists who’ve contributed covers to the soundtrack for the upcoming National Geographic limited series, A Small Light. A Small Light is based on the life story of Miep Gies, a Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank and her family …
Read More »Gavel to Fall: Freddie Mercury's Personal Belongings Headed to Auction
While the Royal Family polishes the crown jewels for next month’s coronation, the diadem that once belonged to another late Queen will soon be up for auction. A rummage sale, of sorts, containing items that once belonged to Freddie Mercury will be hitting the block this summer via Sotheby’s, according …
Read More »Jelly Roll Pours One Out for George Jones With 'Bartender's Blues' Cover
George Jones died 10 years ago today, robbing country music of one of its greatest vocalists. While Jelly Roll may not be the answer to the question of “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,” the Tennessee singer turned in an admirable rendition of “Bartender’s Blues” on Tuesday night during an all-star …
Read More »Billie Eilish and James Corden Reminisce About Their First 'Late Late Show' Encounter Six Years Ago
Billie Eilish made her television performance debut with her breakthrough single “Ocean Eyes” on The Late Late Show with James Corden six years ago. “I’ve been watching you for some time,” the then-15-year-old singer sang, all crisp vocals, with her brother Finneas stationed in the back corner of the stage. …
Read More »Industry Vet Adrian Miller on Anderson .Paak, Wu-Tang, and Storytelling Through Music
Adrian Miller is full of stories. Throughout our hourlong conversation in Rolling Stone’s midtown office, almost every name mentioned evokes a colorful anecdote of his experience with them. The ‘90s are reductively branded by rap’s so-called East Coast-West Coast beef; It would make casual followers think hip-hop was siloed into …
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