Police in South Korea have summoned a Japanese woman for questioning on sexual harassment allegations after she allegedly kissed BTS member Jin without his consent, The Associated Press reports. The alleged incident took place at an event in Seoul last June, where Jin met with fans after he finished his …
Read More »Dude! Jeff Bridges on His Newly Unearthed '70s Music and the Future of His Career
In Jeff Bridges‘ 1977 Rolling Stone cover story, the actor plays “Kong” — a truly wild and oddly impassioned song he wrote and sang, inspired by the lead creature of the King Kong remake Bridges was filming at the time — for writer Tim Cahill. Nearly five decades later, the …
Read More »Kacey Musgraves' Dog Is Her Ride or Die on New Song 'She's My Bitch'
Kacey Musgraves premiered an ode to her best friend during her performance at the new Nashville venue, The Pinnacle. “She’s My Bitch” arrived in the middle of the set in celebration of the country musician’s Australian cattle dog, who is “so spicy, her name is Pepper.” “She’s black and white, …
Read More »Sean McConnell Kills Old Habits on New Album 'Skin': 'It's the Demolition of Myself'
It takes a lot to throw Sean McConnell for a loop. The veteran singer-songwriter is as comfortable writing and recording his own songs as he is collaborating or producing with some of the biggest artists in music. So when he set off on a European tour in 2023, he didn’t …
Read More »See Father John Misty Debut Unreleased Song 'The Dead Mouse One' on 'Colbert'
Father John Misty visited The Late Show Thursday to debut a new song titled “The Dead Mouse One.” Rather than showcasing a track off his new album Mahashmashana, the singer-songwriter instead opted for an exclusive performance of an acoustic ballad about, as the title suggests, a mouse that died. “A …
Read More »Tori Amos Surprise-Releases New Companion Album for Children's Book
Tori Amos has surprise-released a new album to accompany her upcoming children’s book, Tori and the Muses. The nine-track album, The Music of Tori and the Muses, hit streaming services Friday, Feb. 28, ahead of the book’s March 4 release. Amos made the album with many of her frequent collaborators, …
Read More »R.E.M. Reunite Again — Seriously — to Play 'Pretty Persuasion' at Hometown Show
R.E.M. just keep reuniting. Thursday night, Feb. 27, the band that has repeatedly insisted they’ll never do a full-fledged reunion, took the stage at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia to perform with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s R.E.M. cover band. Near the end of the gig in R.E.M.’s …
Read More »Sean Combs' Mom Sued for Fraud by Bad Boy Co-Founder Kirk Burrowes
Bad Boy co-founding partner Kirk Burrowes is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mom, Janice Combs, with claims she secretly and unlawfully assumed control of his 25 percent ownership stake in the record label after her son allegedly coerced Burrowes into signing over his share under threat of physical violence. In a …
Read More »Watch Jason Isbell Debut Acoustic Number 'Ride to Robert's' on 'Fallon'
Jason Isbell appeared on The Tonight Show for a solo performance of his new song “Ride to Robert’s.” The musician showcased the pensive track, which references Nashville venue Robert’s Western World, on an acoustic guitar, offering an intimate rendition that befits his current solo tour. “Ride to Robert’s” comes off …
Read More »Lisa Explores Her Many Sides on 'Alter Ego'
Pop stars have to possess at least a few chameleonic tendencies—quickly snapping from thrill-ride energy shots to weepy ballads demands a willingness to switch things up, at least in terms of mood. On her first solo full-length, Blackpink member Lisa takes that ideal to heart and beyond — Alter Ego, …
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