A cohort of iconic musicians and artists will be receiving the 2021 National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden Tuesday. On Monday, the White House announced that Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, and José Feliciano are among the musicians to receive the coveted award. The event will mark The Boss’ …
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I n case there’s any doubt, Ed Sheeran is well aware of the fact that he’s … Ed Sheeran. “I’m not an idiot,” he says, early in our acquaintance. “When you say in your office, ‘I’m gonna go and interview Ed Sheeran,’ you must get sneers. I’ve always been that …
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Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen said he was recovering with his familiy, and thanked supporters for their well-wishes, after being attacked outside his hotel in Florida last week. Allen shared the statement on social media March 19, saying, “Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support. Your love and prayers are …
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Ahead of Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album — (Subtract), the singer will provide an inside look into his life, career, and new LP with the Disney+ docuseries Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All. Premiering May 3 on the streaming service, the four-part docuseries will chart Sheeran’s rise from a child …
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Saweetie‘s debut album Pretty Bitch Music was originally scheduled to arrive in June 2021, but a number of factors have prolonged its arrival for nearly two full years now. Last June, the rapper explained that she is crafting not just an album, but a culture and lifestyle, which takes time. …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Smile, Big Thief, and Kelela are among the indie darlings headed to Chicago this summer for the 2023 Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place July 21 through 23 …
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Three men have been found guilty of murdering XXXTentacion outside a motorcycle shop in Florida in 2018. Dedrick Williams, Michael Boatwright, and Trayvon Newsome were all found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery. The verdict came Monday, March 20, after seven days of deliberation (not including last Friday, with …
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Will Sharpe, the writer, director, and actor who most recently starred on Season Two of TheWhite Lotus, is on board to direct the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner’s memoir, Crying in H Mart. Sharpe’s involvement was confirmed a couple years after the film was first announced, back in June 2021. …
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Big Joanie find a melancholy groove in their song “Your Words” in video of a live performance of the track that the band filmed in London. Singer-guitarist Stephanie Phillips sings about the destructive power of words over dream-pop synths and thrumming guitar: “You don’t see the way it hurts me,” …
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A man who says he was injured during a shooting at a French Montana music video taping in January is now suing the musician for $50,000. Carl Leon, who says he was an extra during a video shoot back in January, claims that the rapper and his associates did not …
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