UPDATE (2/2/2022): Drakeo the Ruler‘s son filed his wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles Wednesday asking for at least $60 million in damages from defendants, including concert promoter Live Nation. According to the complaint, the promoters “were completely knowledgeable of the potential dangers” at their Once Upon a Time in …
Read More »Maluma Forgot His Lyrics While Performing With J-Lo
Maluma stopped by The Tonight Show to discuss Marry Me, his new film with Jennifer Lopez, and his recent collaboration with Hennessy. In the interview, Maluma admitted he forgot the lyrics to a song while filming a scene for the movie with Lopez at Madison Square Garden. “I was performing …
Read More »Dolly Parton to Host 2022 ACM Awards
Update (2/7): Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett have been added as co-hosts of the 57th ACM Awards in Las Vegas. They’ll join Dolly Parton in Las Vegas for the March 7 ceremonies. *** One day after earning a nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly …
Read More »Coachella to Auction 10 Lifetime Passes as NFTs
Coachella is offering a new way into the festival via non-fungible tokens. On Tuesday, festival organizers announced the first set of collectible NFTs, which includes 10 lifetime passes to the festival in the form of a digital “Coachella Key.” Working with FTX to auction them off, those who win will …
Read More »Joshua Ray Walker Turns the Sexy Up to 11 on 'Tonight Show' Debut
Joshua Ray Walker, the 29-year-old Texas songwriter who’s turned heads with his sharp wordcraft and pliable falsetto voice, made his late-night TV debut on Tuesday, performing with his band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (Walker was supposed to play the Tonight Show last month, but according to the …
Read More »Lucy Dacus Saves Valentine's Day With 'Kissing Lessons'
Days after Lucy Dacus teased fans by posting flyers in cities advertising a “Kissing Lessons” hotline, she’s finally dropped the track of the same name. Complete with a video of a pre-teen dancing around her bedroom in a feather boa and killing time with a Gameboy, “Kissing Lessons” kicks off …
Read More »Rosanne Cash on Why Ditching Spotify Is Harder Than You Think
The recent news that Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, India Arie and others are leaving Spotify, thanks to their concerns over Covid-related beliefs and opinions expressed on Joe Rogan’s hugely popular podcast, has grabbed headlines and put that digital platform under scrutiny. But for other artists, veteran or indie, …
Read More »'Some of Us Went Through Hell': New King Crimson Doc Trailer Reveals Agony and Ecstasy of Legendary Band
An upcoming documentary will provide a rare look at the inner workings of King Crimson, one of rock’s most respected but also mysterious bands. Titled In the Court of the Crimson King, after the group’s legendary 1969 debut, the film will premiere at South by Southwest this March, and a …
Read More »HitPiece Wants to Make Every Song in the World an NFT. But Artists Aren't Buying It
HitPiece, a new website trying to position itself as the place to buy music NFTs, has temporarily shuttered its digital doors after a flurry of outrage from artists and labels, who claimed the marketplace was selling their music without permission. The uproar began Tuesday evening, Feb. 1, especially among independent …
Read More »Juice WRLD Battles Inner and Intergalactic Demons in 'Cigarettes,' 'Go Hard 2' Videos
Juice WRLD contends with loneliness and love, as well as some outer space monsters in the new videos for “Cigarettes” and “Go Hard 2.” Both animated visuals were written and directed by Steve Cannon. In the tender “Cigarettes” clip, the late rapper is alone in a dark world, confessing his …
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