Dolly Parton capped off her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a performance of her signature song, “Jolene.” The country icon didn’t go it alone: Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox, Pat Benatar, and Pink — who inducted Parton —were among the all-star cast joining her …
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Eminem celebrated his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a career-spanning medley featuring several special guests. Clad in a gold chain and black-hooded leather jacket, the rapper opened with brief snippet of his signature 1999 smash, “My Name Is,” before abruptly jumping to 2013’s “Rap God,” …
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When Eminem shocked the hip-hop world with his wry, witty rhymes about drugs and murder, it felt refreshing. Other than the Beastie Boys, most white rappers up to that point came off as kind of corny (see: Vanilla Ice, Snow). But thanks to a cosign and brilliant production from Dr. …
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Harry Styles has the flu. Just hours before he was set to take the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles Saturday, Styles shared a heartfelt note on Instagram saying he was “devasted” that he would no longer be able to perform due to the illness. “Toward the end …
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Dolly Parton is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After initially deeming herself not worth for induction back in March and attempting to withdraw from consideration —then ultimately agreeing to the honor six weeks later —Parton was officially inducted during the Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday …
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As Duran Duran accepted its induction into the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, frontman Simon Le Bon read a letter on behalf of former member Andy Taylor that revealed he’s been battling prostate cancer for years. Taylor did not join the band during Saturday’s ceremony. “Just over four …
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Mimi Parker, whose lush soprano vocals and minimalist drumming helped define the “slowcore” band Low, has died following a battle with ovarian cancer. Her husband, Low frontman Alan Sparhawk, confirmed the news on Twitter, “Friends, it’s hard to put the universe into language and into a short message, but… She …
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Duran Duran‘s Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, and John Taylor kicked off the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony with the hit that started it all, “Girls On Film.” But about 30 seconds into their 1981 jam, a sound glitch caused the band to pause for …
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In 2006, a 36-year-old Jay-Z made his highly anticipated return to rap music after a brief yet celebrated “retirement.” On Kingdom Come, the self-proclaimed best rapper alive attempted to strike a balance between club anthems and mature reflections. Critical opinion was divided, and rap fans took aim at its closing …
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After looking over the list of potential artists to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Duran Duran didn’t think they had a chance in hell. It’s not that they didn’t feel deserving of the honor, but they had spent decades of their career being …
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