Lizzo is clapping back at the criticism she’s received over her comeback song, “Still Bad.” In a series of X posts on Monday and Tuesday, the pop singer criticized the people who say her music is “too optimistic,” saying that Black woman joy simply “triggers” people. “I think seeing and …
Read More »Breaking Into Electronic Music Is Hard. Kelly Lee Owens Wants to Fix That
Growing up in North Wales, electronic musician Kelly Lee Owens didn’t have a lot of immediate access to live music. “We had a community center, which was probably the closest that you would get to having some kind of stage,” she recalls, hours before playing the Cardiff date of her …
Read More »Watch Gelo and GloRilla Head to the Club In 'Can You Please' Music Video
Today, Gelo released the music video for his “Can You Please” single with Memphis rapper GloRilla. The video starts with the 6’5” Gelo sliding out of a yellow sportscar. It’s a feat for him to have gotten in the compact vehicle — but not as impressive as the pole dancing …
Read More »Fontaines D.C. Cancel Mexico, South America Tour Dates Due to Injury
Fontaines D.C. have pulled the plug on several upcoming tour dates in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. The Irish rock band announced the news last night on their Instagram Stories, with singer Grian Chatten explaining that he has suffered a herniated disc. “I have been really excited to play …
Read More »Lil Durk to Drop Album 'Deep Thoughts' From Prison: 'Streets Still Need Me'
Lil Durk isn’t letting prison time stop him from giving his fans new music. On Monday, the rapper’s team shared a trailer and the artwork for his upcoming album, Deep Thoughts, scheduled for March 28. The trailer captures his producers in the studio while on the phone with Durk from …
Read More »Watch Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Bad Bunny Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards
Billie Eilish, Finneas, Gracie Abrams, Bad Bunny, Sexyy Red, and GloRilla were among the performers at the annual iHeartRadio Music Awards. The awards ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night, also saw Taylor Swift named Artist of the Year and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” named …
Read More »Sean Combs' Chief of Staff Breaks Silence, Calls Accusations Against Her 'Disturbing and Unthinkable'
The woman who has been described as Sean “Diddy” Combs’ right hand has issued her first statement since being named in multiple lawsuits in association with her boss, fully denying that she ever “aided and abetted the sexual assault of anyone.” Kristina Khorram — also known as “KK” —has worked …
Read More »Immersive 'Saturday Night Live' 50th-Anniversary Exhibit Coming to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebration is moving from Rockefeller Center to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On May 23, the new immersive exhibit “SNL: Ladies & Gentleman… 50 Years of Music” opens at the museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Visitors will have the chance to walk through …
Read More »Rema Got 'Heis' Feedback From Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid — and Nine Other Things We Learned Hanging Out With Him
Rema closed out Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase at SXSW last week with an electric performance of perfected charisma and rage. But, just last month, in a much quieter moment, Rema gave us an intimate look into his habits, tastes, goals, and history for his first Rolling Stone cover …
Read More »Kentucky Gentlemen Are Ready for a 'Rhinestone Revolution' With Debut Album
After years of dropping singles and one 2022 EP, the Kentucky Gentlemen are finally ready to release their debut album. Rhinestone Revolution, the group’s anticipated first full-length, will arrive June 6 via River House Artists. “Our debut album Rhinestone Revolution encompasses our entire journey so far,” the sibling duo of …
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