A rep for Frank Ocean tells Rolling Stone that the singer has canceled his scheduled performance during the second weekend of Coachella — a week after his first performance left many fans baffled and disappointed. On Wednesday, the rep for the enigmatic singer said that after suffering a leg injury …
Read More »A New Podcast Shows How the Rise of Blogs Changed Hip-Hop Forever
It seems like everyone these days is talking about the Internet. Maybe it’s the sneaking sense that artificial intelligence might upend this (very flawed) digital utopia as we know it, or maybe it’s the lingering uncertainty of the pandemic. Either way, the world online right now feels like it’s on …
Read More »Sufjan Stevens Previews 'Reflections' Ballet Score Album With 'Ekstasis'
The music Sufjan Stevens composed for a Justin Peck-choreographed ballet will get an official studio album release with Reflections on May 19. On Tuesday, Stevens announced the release of the project performed by Timo Andres and Conor Hanick, and dropped its first single “Ekstasis.” “Having two of them at my …
Read More »Peso Pluma Launches New Label Double P Records
Is anyone having a more exciting month than Mexican sensation Peso Pluma? The singer and guitarist from Guadalajara has burst onto the music scene, toppling records and skyrocketing onto the charts, with his Eslabon Armado collaboration “Ella Baila Sola” reaching the number one spot on Spotify Global’s Top 50 this …
Read More »Jonas Brothers Bring the 'Waffle House' to the 'Tonight Show'
The Jonas Brothers took to the Tonight Show stairwell on Tuesday to perform an acoustic version of their new single “Waffle House” with The Roots. The “Musical Stairs” segment featured Mark Kelley on cello, “Captain” Kirk Douglas and Kevin Jonas on guitar, as Nick and Joe Jonas leading vocals. The …
Read More »J-Hope Officially Enlists in South Korean Military, Becomes Second BTS Member to Serve
J-Hope became the second member of K-pop sensationBTSto join the Korean military on Tuesday. The singer, born Jung Ho-seok, was reported arriving at boot camp at Wongju, east of Seoul, and is expected to begin five weeks of basic training there. Hybe Corp., the parent company of BTS’ management agency …
Read More »Justin Bieber Shares Heartfelt Message to Frank Ocean After Coachella Set
Justin Bieber shared his thoughts on Frank Ocean’s controversial Coachella performance on Sunday, which left many fans bewildered and disappointed. The set was the musician’s first live performance in six years, and was several years in the making — Ocean was originallyslated to headline in 2020before the pandemic hit and …
Read More »Toosii Brings Roses and Your 'Favorite Song' to Tonight Show
Toosii delivered the mood on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The singer and rapper performed his hit single “Favorite Song” flanked by roses, candles, purple-tinged smoke, and a pianist. The song’s opening was swapped by softer vocals, as opposed to the track’s original synthesized verse, and …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Pens Final Word on Tory Lanez Shooting: 'I'm More Than Just My Trauma'
Megan Thee Stallion offered an unflinching account of her life since Tory Lanez shot her in the foot back in 2020 in a personal essay for Elle, which the rapper said will be the “final time that I’ll address anything regarding the case in the press.” “I understand the public …
Read More »Robin Taylor Zander Steps Out of Cheap Trick for Debut Album 'The Distance'
For the past seven years, Robin Taylor Zander has been playing rhythm guitar in his father’s band, Cheap Trick. The remarkably versatile musician has also played drums, bass, and lead guitar when other members of the group had to step aside for illness or personal matters. “It’s all just been …
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