In a damaging day for Tory Lanez’s defense, jurors heard audio Friday from the lengthy interview that Megan Thee Stallion’s former friend Kelsey Harris gave to prosecutors in September where she vividly recalled Lanez firing five shots, leaving Megan wounded on the ground. The recording was played at Lanez’s felony …
Read More »Little Simz Rejects Strong Black Woman Myth, External Validation in 'No Thank You' Short Film
Boundaries are important. Eradicate fear. Honor your truth and feelings. Emotion is energy in motion. These affirmations are the guiding narrative of No Thank You, the fifth studio album from Little Simz. In the newly released accompanying 10-minute short film, directed by by Gabriel Moses, the British rapper uses five …
Read More »Rosalía Clears the Floor for Cardi B on New Version of 'Despechá'
La Rosalía + La Cardi = the best early Christmas gift. On Thursday, Rosalía released a remix of “Despechá,” her fan-favorite song from Motomami+, with guest vocals and rap verses from Cardi B. The new track is an upbeat, dance-ready version of the original hit. A true collab, Rosalia allows …
Read More »PinkPantheress' Bills and Angst Keep Piling Up on New Song 'Take Me Home'
PinkPantheress is back with another new song, “Take Me Home,” which anchors a new surprise EP of the same name. “Take Me Home” begins with the kind of lo-fi drum’n’bass breakbeat that’s become PinkPantheress’ signature, before settling into a slicker dance pop groove. The lyrics are stuffed with clever, pointed …
Read More »No, Gunna Will Not be Testifying Against YSL
A source with knowledge of the case tells Rolling Stone that rapper Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, will not be called to testify against any defendants in the indictment against Atlanta-based YSL. Kitchens was released from Fulton County jail Wednesday on an Alford plea agreement and was sentenced to five years, …
Read More »Four People in Critical Condition After Suspected Crush at Asake Concert in London
Four people are in critical condition after fans forced their way into a gig at Brixton Academy Thursday night, December 15. It’s believed that a crowd were able to force their way into a show from Afrobeats star Asake, which led to mass overcrowding and the show being cancelled halfway …
Read More »Argentine Star Paulo Londra Hits Restart: 'Time to Make Things I Like'
The Argentine rapper Paulo Londra has always known how to build momentum for himself. As a precocious teenager, he’d take his steady, melodic flow to the plazas of Córdoba, where he grew up, and knock out challengers during the kind of freestyle battles that were known as a breeding ground …
Read More »Mary McCartney on That Time Her Parents Brought a Pony to Abbey Road
If These Walls Could Sing is the long and winding story of Abbey Road Studios. This excellent Disney Original Documentary also happens to be the first film from an acclaimed photographer who knows the studio well: Mary McCartney. Abbey Road has been holy ground for music fans ever since her …
Read More »Dino Danelli, Founding Drummer of 'Good Lovin' Rockers the Rascals, Dead at 78
Dino Danelli, the founding drummer for New Jersey rock and rollers the Rascals, as well as a member of Steven Van Zandt’s backing band the Disciples of Soul, has died at the age of 78. Danelli’s death was confirmed on his Facebook page in a post from friend and Rascals …
Read More »Billie Eilish Surprises Hometown Show Audience with Phoebe Bridgers, Dave Grohl Appearances
Billie Eilish knows everyone, apparently. During the second show of her three-night stretch of shows at the Forum in Los Angeles, a grand homecoming following the official conclusion of the Happier Than Ever world tour, the singer and songwriter surprised her audience with not one, but two guests that prompted …
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