Donald Trump has pardoned NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, among a slew of other pardons today. “I did not do the pardon application, but can confirm he was pardoned,” Drew Findling, an attorney for Gaulden, tells Rolling Stone. “I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and …
Read More »Rodney Crowell Duets With Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson on New 'Airline Highway' Album
“The next time hell starts freezing over/be sure to give a call,” Rodney Crowell sings with Ashley McBryde on the new duet “Taking Flight,” a soaring blues-rock ballad about the miles and years separating former lovers. Ending with an electrifying solo by Tyler Bryant, “Taking Flight” appears on the songwriter’s …
Read More »Red Hot Chili Peppers Ex-Guitarist Avoids Jail in Vehicular Manslaughter Plea Deal
Josh Klinghoffer, the former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist who recently toured with Pearl Jam, accepted a no-jail plea deal today to resolve allegations he failed to yield while driving and accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian last year. The musician appeared in a courtroom in Alhambra, California, and pleaded …
Read More »Bono Backs Bruce Springsteen in Trump's Musician Battle: 'There's Only One Boss in America'
Donald Trump‘s recent unhinged tirades against Bruce Springsteen have inadvertently started to shape the coolest supergroup imaginable. Bono is the latest musician to back Springsteen as the president continues to target the New Jersey legend in response to criticism about his administration. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, …
Read More »How a Fresh Start Led Alejandro Sanz to a Stunning EP (and a Shakira Reunion)
Everything about Alejandro Sanz’s latest EP ¿Y Ahora Que? was a deviation from the way he usually does things. For starters, the process was much more collaborative, with more producers and musicians than usual. “What I liked to do was to lock myself in the studio, work for hours, and …
Read More »Watch Guns N' Roses Honor David Johansen With Live Debut of 'Human Being'
Guns N’ Roses returned to Abu Dhabi Tuesday night for a show at the Etihad Arena. This was their fourth visit to the United Arab Emirates since 2017, and they mixed up the setlist for the occasion and brought out some surprises. The most notable one came near the end …
Read More »Unearthed Priscilla Presley Video Raises New Questions in Elder-Abuse War
Last July, Priscilla Presley claimed in a stunning lawsuit that she was the victim of a “meticulously planned” financial elder-abuse scheme that defrauded her out of more than $1 million. The author, actress, and ex-wife of Elvis Presley alleged that Florida memorabilia dealer Brigitte Kruse “duped” her into signing “unconscionable …
Read More »Garbage's Shirley Manson: 'I Would Never Give Up on America'
In the last two years, Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson went to hell and back twice. First, she had hip-replacement surgery to repair damage she suffered from a 2016 onstage fall. Then last year, her other hip broke, and she went through surgery and recovery again. Today, she’s healed up and …
Read More »Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin Named BET Ultimate Icon Award Recipients
Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg will take the stage at the 2025 BET Awards for a special performance as recipients of the Ultimate Icon Award. The honor will also be presented to Jamie Foxx, who will accept the award without performing. The show will air live from the …
Read More »Kings of Leon Cancel European Tour After Frontman Suffers 'Pretty Gnarly' Foot Injury
Kings of Leon originally planned to kick off the summer performing headlining shows and taking the stage at festivals across Europe. The run, scheduled to begin in Paris on June 10 and extend through July 12 with a performance in Portugal, has since been cancelled after frontman Caleb Followill suffered …
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