MJ Lenderman reveals in a new interview that he will no longer tour with Wednesday — the Asheville indie rock band where he’s served as lead guitarist since 2018 — but he will continue to take part in the group’s studio output. In the GQ profile, Lenderman spilled that he …
Read More »Chlöe Bailey Sued for 'Exploiting' Songwriter's Contributions in $15 Million Lawsuit
A singer-songwriter has sued Chlöe Bailey over claims that the R&B singer “exploited” him by failing to properly compensate and credit him for work he did on her most recent album, Trouble in Paradise. Melvin Moore, professionally known as 4Rest, claims that three of Bailey’s songs —“Favorite,” “Might as Well” …
Read More »Andrew Watt Defends Rolling Stones' Grammy Win, Previews Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem'
Producer/songwriter Andrew Watt went from the pop world to finding himself in the studio with his rock heroes, from the Rolling Stones to Pearl Jam — and now he’s back at the center of pop as executive producer of Lady Gaga‘s upcoming album Mayhem. His career is reaching new heights …
Read More »Rihanna Talks 'R9' in New Interview: 'I Feel Like I've Finally Cracked It'
Rihanna says she’s “feeling really optimistic” about her long-awaited album in a new interview, and that she “finally cracked it” amid the nine-year wait for the follow-up to Anti. The singer graces the cover of the new issue of Harpers Bazaar, and sat down for an interview where she vaguely …
Read More »Justin Bieber, Steve Carell Set for Benefit Hockey Game for L.A. Wildfire Relief
Justin Bieber, Steve Carell, and Ross Lynch are among the celebrities who will lace up the skates for a benefit hockey game Sunday to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief. Will Ferrell, Snoop Dogg, Vince Vaughn, Danny DeVito and Cobie Smulders will also participate — albeit from behind the …
Read More »Fontaines D.C. Know the Kids Are Alright on New Song 'It's Amazing to Be Young'
Irish rock favorites Fontaines D.C. are back with their first new song of 2025, “It’s Amazing to Be Young.” The track captures the confusion and frustration of youth, but also the euphoria and overwhelming sense of possibility it can instill, even in the face of a cruel world. On the …
Read More »J. Cole Invokes Donald Trump's Assassination Attempt on Single 'Clouds'
J. Cole shared a new song, “Clouds,” via his blog, the Algorithm. The hazy track, produced by DZL and Omen, sees Cole rapping about the danger of AI and the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year in Philadelphia. “I’m that bass in your trunk, the bullet that missed Trump/ …
Read More »Jennie and Doechii Trade Their Worries for Funds and Foreign Cars in 'ExtraL' Video
Jennie and Doechii have more than enough to brag about. The Blackpink singer is gearing up for the release of her debut solo album Ruby on March 7, and the Florida rapper is fresh off of her Best Rap Album win at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On their new collaboration …
Read More »Marina Takes Flight in Euphoric Video for New Single 'Butterfly'
Last year, Marina traded the glitz and glam of her pop persona for the more subdued reflections of a poet. Her debut book, Eat the World, reflected on her early career and pivotal dark moments in her life. At the time, releasing music to follow up her latest album, Ancient …
Read More »Jerry Butler, Iconic R&B Singer and Longtime Chicago Politician, Dead at 85
Jerry Butler, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and original lead singer of the Impressions who later embarked on a successful career as a solo artist and a Chicago politician, has died at the age of 85. Butler’s niece confirmed her uncle’s death to the Chicago Sun-Times, adding …
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