When Lucy Dacus hard-launched her relationship with Julien Baker in a New Yorker interview earlier this year, she noted that her protective instincts kick in when it comes to their partnership. She wants to protect it from any potential parasocial overstepping, and part of that means keeping her eyes off …
Read More »Katy Perry Addresses Online Hate in Emotional Note to Fans: 'Please Know I Am OK'
Katy Perry wants her KatyCats to know she’s doing all right, even as she faces a barrage of hate online. Today, the pop star left a lengthy comment on a fan page, reflecting on how she’s dealt with the digital attacks and thanking those who have supported her along the …
Read More »Trump Shrinks, But Can't Shake Isaac Hayes Copyright Lawsuit
Weeks after a federal judge said Isaac Hayes’ estate could pursue its copyright infringement lawsuit against President Donald Trump, the same judge issued a new written ruling dismissing some claims from the complaint while upholding the allegation Trump “personally selected” the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” for use at rallies. …
Read More »Kneecap Deny Supporting Hamas or Hezbollah: 'We Condemn All Attacks on Civilians, Always'
Irish rap trio Kneecap posted a lengthy statement online Monday after their messages critiquing Israel atCoachellaignited controversy earlier this month. “They want you to believe words are more harmful than genocide,” began the group’s statement shared on social media. “Let us be unequivocal: we do not, and have never, supported …
Read More »Watch Beyoncé Enlist Rumi, Blue Ivy for 'Protector' on 'Cowboy Carter' Tour
It was a family affair at Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tourlast night at SoFi Stadiumin Los Angeles. The pop star’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, both made appearances, which marked seven-year-old Rumi’s stage debut. During the performance of “Protector,” Beyoncé brought out Rumi and Blue Ivy, …
Read More »Beyoncé Delivers Powerful Statement on Country at Stunning 'Cowboy Carter' Tour Opener
At one point during Beyoncé’s 36-song, Western-themed Cowboy Carter tour opener, the words “Never ask permission for something that already belongs to you” were illuminated in red across the massive screen. In many ways, the unapologetic mantra defined Beyoncé’s approach to what some have dismissed as her “country foray.” But …
Read More »Gracie Abrams Covers Lorde's Devastating Ballad 'Liability' in New Zealand
On the Melodrama deep cut “Liability,” Lorde sings about the image of one girl swaying alone and stroking her cheek as she takes in what it feels like to be too much to handle. On Tuesday night, Gracie Abrams created a more communal experience out of that solitude during the …
Read More »Sammy Hagar to Alex Van Halen: 'Just Leave Me Alone. I'll Leave You Alone'
Late last week, Sammy Hagar shared his new song “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” which he claims he wrote in a dream with Eddie Van Halen. “This was 100 percent a communication from the beyond,” Hagar told Rolling Stone. “There is no question about it. I dream about Eddie all the …
Read More »Donald Trump Somehow Made the Eagles' White House Visit About Taylor Swift
In February, the Philadelphia Eagles became Super Bowl champions after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40 to 22. The city celebrated with chaos and parades and a few members of the team celebrated with a visit to the White House, where Donald Trump somehow managed to …
Read More »Echoes of Rap's Golden Age, and Voices of Its Future
Producer Infinity Knives’ adventurous, electronic-driven tracks have been the perfect sound bed for Brian Ennals’ sharp social commentary and self-effacing sense of humor, going back to their joint 2020 project, Rhino XXL. That mesh is displayed on the Maryland artist’s latest project, A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears. On …
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