During a recent performance in Los Angeles, Role Model plucked another born-again wildcard to dance with him during his latest single “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out.” Except for this show, rather than pulling a fan from the audience as he has throughout the tour, the musician born Tucker Pillsbury …
Read More »Suge Knight's Lawyer Tries, Fails to Escape Mogul's Retrial
Suge Knight appeared remotely from a San Diego prison Thursday and told a judge he was surprised to hear his longtime lawyer, David Kenner, had asked to withdraw as his attorney just weeks before a major civil trial. Speaking over a phone line from his detention center, Knight told the …
Read More »Meet DJ Smokey, the Artist Behind the Wild Producer Tags on Skrillex's New Album
On the new Skrillex album, Fuck U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!!, which the iconic EDM producer surprise released earlier this week, fans might’ve noticed the absurdist producer tags sprinkled throughout: Drops delivered by what sounds like a radio host reciting lines like: “Shadow Wizard Skrillex …
Read More »Ciara Embraces Her Sensuality on Empowering Single 'Ecstasy'
Ciara has released a new single, “Ecstasy,” via her own label Beauty Marks Entertainment. The slick R&B track was written by Ciara, Courtlin Jabrae, and Theron Thomas, and produced by Leather Jacket and Tommy (TBHITS) Brown. The song is accompanied by a cinematic music video, directed by Diane Martel, which …
Read More »Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner 'Struggles' to Play Sometimes Because of Brain Damage
Judas Priest‘s Richie Faulkner is sharing more details about his health struggles over the last few years. In an interview with PremierGuitar, the guitarist revealed that he suffered a stroke that left him with permanent damage to his brain, which has affected how he plays his instrument. The musician, who …
Read More »Elton John Says He 'Fell in Love' With Brandi Carlile the First Time They Met
Elton John and Brandi Carlile appeared on The Tonight Show to recount how their joint LP, Who Believes in Angels?, came to be. John described getting a letter from Carlile while doing his residency in Las Vegas nearly 20 years ago, noting that he “already knew who she was.” “She …
Read More »Priscilla Presley Wins Round in Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Ex-Associates
A Los Angeles County judge has sided with Priscilla Presley and ruled California is the best venue to hear her elder abuse lawsuit against the group of ex-associates she claims duped her out of more than $1 million. That means the case can proceed with its next hearing in a …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Drops 'Playful' New Single 'Azizam'
Ed Sheeran has shared a new single, “Azizam.” The song is a collaboration with producer Ilya Salmanzadeh, who encouraged Sheeran to make music inspired by his Persian heritage and culture. “I love learning about music and different cultures the more I travel and connect with people,” Sheeran shared on Instagram. …
Read More »Tracy Chapman 'Didn't Ever Dream' That 'Fast Car' Would Resurge as a Country Song
Tracy Chapman gave her first interview in years Friday and spoke about the resurgence of “Fast Car” thanks to a cover by Luke Combs. In a chat with the New York Times, the musician reflected on her performance of the song alongside Combs at the 2024 Grammys, and what it …
Read More »Haim Search for Answers on 'Everybody's Trying to Figure Me Out'
Haim shared a reflective new single, “Everybody’s Trying to Figure Me Out.” Danielle Haim called the pensive track her “favorite song we’ve written in the last couple years.” “Writing it has gotten me through some hard times, and we felt this might be of some use to get our vibes …
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