René Hurtado always knew that Taylor Swift would play a role in her wedding ceremony somehow. She had been a Swiftie for years, and after she got engaged to her partner Max Bochman, she was planning a way to make her favorite artist a part of her nuptials. At first, …
Read More »Rodolfo 'Fito' Olivares, 'King of Cumbia,' Dead at 75
Rodolfo “Fito” Olivares, the cumbia legend behind quinceañera dancefloor hits including “Juana La Cubana” and “El Colesterol” with his band Grupo La Pura Sabrosura, died Friday at age 75 after battling cancer, his wife Griselda confirmed to the Associated Press. The musician died at his home in Houston after being …
Read More »Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen 'Recovering In a Safe Space' After Attack
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 …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Lets His Guard Down for Disney+ Docuseries 'The Sum of It All'
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 …
Read More »Rick Ross' Pet Buffaloes Are Roaming Free and Upsetting His Neighbors
Rick Ross’ pet buffaloes, which were gifted to the rapper/landscaper almost exactly a year ago, are becoming a nuisance to his neighbors. TMZ reports that the buffaloes — one of whom is named Timbuktu — have roamed beyond Ross’ massive 280-acre “Promise Land” estate in Georgia on multiple occasions and …
Read More »Noise Rules the Night in Austin
It’s been a long week in Austin, and many of the musicians and fans who flew into Texas had already split town by Saturday night —but those who were left made it a night to remember, with furiously loud punk noise, enormous EDM beats, and more. Here are the best …
Read More »The Weeknd Reaches Settlement in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over 'Call Out My Name'
Nearly two years after the Weeknd was sued for copyright infringement over his 2018 track “Call Out My Name,” the singer has reached a settlement before the lawsuit could go to trial. Suniel Fox and Henry Strange, members of the electro duo Epikker, filed their lawsuit in Sept. 2021, allegedly …
Read More »Nandi Bushell Dedicates White Stripes Cover to 'Role Model' and 'Hero' Meg White
Nandi Bushell is adding her name to a growing list of musicians who have come to the defense of Meg White and her talent after the White Stripes’ drummer was criticized earlier in the week by a journalist in a since-deleted tweet. On Sunday, Bushell shared a video in a …
Read More »Niall Horan Celebrates St. Patrick's Day With Joe Biden at the White House
Niall Horan is spreading the Irish cheer for St. Patrick’s Day in D.C. On Friday, the “Heaven” singer showed up at the White House for a special celebration of the Irish holiday, alongside President Joe Biden. From the White House’s East Room, Horan performed his new single “Heaven,” along with …
Read More »Mojo Nixon Became a Cult Hero Singing About Anarchy, Sex, and Elvis. At 65, He Still Won't Shut Up
It’s well after midnight somewhere off the coast of Florida, and Mojo Nixon is leading a cruise ship full of lubricated and rowdy country-music fans in a bawdy singalong of a song titled “Tie My Pecker to My Leg.” We won’t get into the lyrics here, but the verses touch …
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