In 2013, Renée Elise Goldsberry had everything she wanted. She was finally a mother with two young children and a successful theater and television career. She was content. Then she got a call to audition for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new project. At first, she said no. The project, it turned out, …
Read More »Watch the National's Matt Berninger Perform 'Bonnet of Pins' on 'Fallon'
The National frontman Matt Berninger appeared on The Tonight Show to showcase his solo track “Bonnet of Pins.” The singer performed the layered indie rock tune alongside a live band, occasionally sharing vocals with his keyboardist. “Bonnet of Pins” comes off Berninger’s recent LP, Get Sunk, which arrived in May. …
Read More »Sean Combs' Accuser Thalia Graves Wins Fight to Dismiss Bodyguard's Defamation Suit
A staggering $100 million defamation lawsuit that was filed against Sean Combs‘ accuser Thalia Graves by her alleged rapist was dismissed Monday, with a U.S. District Judge ruling the suit contained several “patently frivolous claims.” Thalia Graves brought her suit against Combs and ex-bodyguard Joseph Sherman in September 2024, days …
Read More »Peter Murphy Cancels Summer Tour Dates Due to 'Recent Health Issues'
Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy has canceled his upcoming tour dates, citing “recent health issues.” The musician recently released Silver Shade, his first solo album since 2014. “It is with regret that, due to recent health issues, I will be unable to perform for you this summer,” Murphy wrote in a …
Read More »Raphael Named Latin Grammy's Person of the Year
The Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday that the Spanish singer and actor Raphael will be honored as the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys. The 82-year-old artist, known for a robust voice and a theatrical performance style, boasts a six-decade musical career. Born …
Read More »iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025: Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey to Perform
iHeartRadio Music Festival will return to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sept. 19 and 20 with performances from Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll, and more. The event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest, with both days of performances broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations …
Read More »Live From Macclesfield, It's Cassia!
The post-industrial town of Macclesfield, England, has a rather unfortunate reputation due to its tiny size, perpetually grey skies, limited employment opportunities, and lack of even a single movie theater. At a low point in 2004, the Local Futures Group called it the “least cultured” place in England. When tourists …
Read More »McKinley Dixon Does It All For the Art
McKinley Dixon is a rapper who is deeply invested in the art of writing. His sturdy yet rigid flow might not dazzle, but he impresses with imaginative lyricism. “That’s the summer my mama raised a soldier/I look at pictures now, and all that’s changed is grinded down molars,” he raps …
Read More »Neil Young Invites Donald Trump to Summer Tour After Springsteen Spat
Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour. And in a new post on the Neil Young Archives, he’s inviting longtime fan Donald Trump to come and check it out. “When I tour the USA this summer, if there is …
Read More »Lil Wayne Celebrates Over 20 Years of 'Tha Carter' With New Tour
It turns out Lil Wayne’s first headlining show at Madison Square Garden on June 6 will kick off an entire North American tour supporting Tha Carter VI, his latest album set to drop the same day. The tour will also recognize over 20 years of the rapper’s Tha Carter album …
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