David Johansen, frontman for the New York Dolls and the last surviving original member of that pioneering punk band, has died at the age of 75. The death of the singer who also moonlighted as his swing music alter ego Buster Poindexter and, as an actor, appeared in films like …
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When Morrissey attempted to reunite the New York Dolls in 2004 for a performance at London’s Meltdown festival, he thought his odds of success were low. “I expected David [Johansen] to laugh at me and put the phone down,” he said that year. “But he was very agreeable and it …
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A new lawsuit alleges disgraced music mogul Sean Combs repeatedly sexually assaulted a female contestant on the first season his VH1 reality show I Want to Work for Diddy. The contestant, Kendra Haffoney, claims the abuse took place in 2007 after she was selected as a finalist for the first …
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Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, an explosive track from Lisa‘s solo debut LP, a punk rock shiner from Halsey, and Djo‘s latest soft rock trip down memory lane. Plus, new music …
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Last year,NataliaLafourcade released a sumptuous live album recorded at Carnegie Hall. Now, the Mexican artist returns to the haunting moods of her previous studio effort — 2022’sDe Todas las Flores— with a new single, “Cancionera,” that gathers together and cherishes her own identity as a spiritual songstress. “This song came …
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Gracie Abrams has canceled her Feb. 28 show at Forest National in Brussels after being medically advised not to perform. In a handwritten statement to her fans, the singer-songwriter revealed: “My body has been fighting off something gnarly for the past week, and despite doing everything in my power to …
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A mixed verdict has been reached in Why Don’t We’s yearslong legal battle with their former management company, Signature Entertainment. Tonight, an Orlando jury ruled that four of the band’s members must each pay their former managers a symbolic $4 ($1 each) over breach of contract, and as a result, …
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A new Cardi B–Ozuna banger is officially in the works. On Thursday, Cardi B shared clips of herself in the studio with Ozuna, and the Puerto Rican star confirmed that the two of them were “recording a new song” together. “Last night, I went to the studio with Cardi for …
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In the vein of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” D4vd and Kali Uchis sing to a love that they’ll be holding onto if the world comes to an end. On Friday, the R&B singer released his new collaboration with Uchis, “Crashing,” off his upcoming, debut album. …
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Selena Gomez previewed another song from her upcoming album with fiancé Benny Blanco, I Said I Love You First. On Instagram, the singer/actress shared a snippet of the track “Talk,” a bustling pop tune with a thumping bass groove laced with a slinky synth riff (which appears to be based …
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