The Killers have spent the past couple of weeks playing North American arenas with opening act Johnny Marr, and every night they’ve brought the guitarist out to join them for one or two Smiths classics. So far, they’ve trotted out “Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before,” …
Read More »Latto's 'It's Givin' Video Is Giving Cameos
Atlanta rapper Latto has enlisted a litany of friends and stars — including Flo Milli and Chloë and Halle Bailey — for the new music video for “It’s Givin.” The Chandler Lass-directed visual follows Latto and co. as they execute some expert choreography, enjoy a photoshoot, and light up a …
Read More »Dua Lipa Lawyer Blasts 'Levitating' Copyright Lawsuit: 'Must be Dismissed'
Dua Lipa and her lawyers have fired their opening salvo in her “Levitating” legal battle, telling a federal judge in New York that the superstar singer had no access or exposure to the pair of disco tracks named in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in March, so the case should …
Read More »Gorillaz Dig Up Some 'New Gold' With Tame Impala, the Pharcyde's Bootie Brown
Gorillaz have linked up with Tame Impala and the Pharcyde’s Bootie Brown for a new song, “New Gold,” that will appear on their next album, Cracker Island, out Feb. 24, 2023, via Warner Records. “New Gold” is classic Gorillaz, with a psychedelic haze floating over otherwise energetic alt-pop production. Tame …
Read More »So What the Hell Was FN Meka, Anyway?
Last week saw the fallout of Capitol records “signing,” and subsequently dropping a “virtual” rapper by the name of FN Meka. The project was announced amid growing interest in the metaverse, as well as in artificial intelligence. The digital artist was said to be powered by AI, and appeared as …
Read More »Blogger Appeals Cardi B's $4 Million Defamation Award. Expert Gives It 'Slim Chance'
Embattled blogger Tasha K has followed through on her vow to appeal Cardi B’s whopping $4 million defamation award, and the 45-page opening brief filed this week is a piece of work. The lawyers who submitted it even told the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals they weren’t requesting a chance …
Read More »Brittany Aldean's Response to Getting Called Out for Transphobic Comments? T-Shirts With Barbie Fonts and Right-Wing Slogans
Brittany Aldean, the wife of country singer Jason Aldean, has turned the controversy over her recent transphobic remarks into new t-shirts that incorporate references to Barbie and some favored right-wing slogans. On Instagram Wednesday, Aug. 31, Aldean and her sister-in-law, Kasi Wicks — the sister of Jason Aldean and the …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Reflects on Love With 'Because I Liked a Boy' on 'Corden'
Sabrina Carpenter appeared on The Late Late Show to perform a rendition of her song “Because I Liked a Boy.” Playing with her band, the singer and guitarist showcased the anthemic track with emotional fervor. “Because I Liked a Boy” comes off Carpenter’s fifth album,Emails I Can’t Send, which dropped …
Read More »Björk Says New Album Is About 'Landing on the Earth and Digging My Feet Into the Ground'
Björk has revealed the cover artwork for her forthcoming LP, Fossora, along with a heart-felt missive about the album. Writing on Instagram, the singer explained that “each album always starts with a feeling that I try to shape into sound.” She continued, “This time around the feeling was landing (after …
Read More »David Bowie Is Getting a Plaque on London's Music Walk of Fame
David Bowie has notched another posthumous honor, a plaque on London’s Music Walk of Fame, which will be revealed next month, Variety reports. The ceremony, and a subsequent private event, will take place on Sept. 15, with some of Bowie’s friends and collaborators expected to be in attendance. It’s unclear …
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