In an interview with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Nick Cave recalled how Johnny Cash pushed himself and called on a higher power for the opportunity to record a duet cover of Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” for Cash’s 2002 American IV album. Cash was around 70 at …
Read More »Judge Rules Nick Carter Can't Sue Accuser for Defamation: 'The Truth Is an Absolute Defense'
A Nevada judge has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter against Ashley Repp, the accuser who alleges Carter raped her on a yacht in 2003 when she was 15 years old. Carter countersued Repp with the defamation claims in January after she became the third …
Read More »Rapper Quando Rondo Pleads Guilty in Federal Drug Case
Savannah rapperQuando Rondo pleaded guilty to federal drug charges on Tuesday. In December, the 25-year-old rapper was arrestedand indicted on charges of conspiring with others to possess and distribute drugs, which included methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana. The artist, born Tyquian Terrel Bowman, pled guilty to a single count of …
Read More »Punk's Most Contrarian Wise-Ass Is Much More Than That
There’s a kid outside the Drug Church show who looks like a character from one of their songs. Slumped on the curb outside a New Jersey dive called Salty’s Beach Bar, he has his shaggy head resting on his knees; by his feet is an empty can of Demolition Man …
Read More »Suki Waterhouse on Speaking Up, Making Music, and Opening for Taylor Swift
Not so long ago, Suki Waterhouse realized something: She finally feels like she owns her story. She can read the old tabloid headlines and see the paparazzi photos, reflect on past heartaches, and look at her life’s challenges from a place of acceptance. “I didn’t feel like I owned my …
Read More »John Oates Is Getting the BMI Troubadour Treatment
It’s been a wild year of ups and downs for John Oates. He saw the dissolution of his longtime creative partnership with Daryl Hall, watched himself work through the emotions of that breakup in the press, and released the cathartic new album Reunion, his most introspective solo project yet. Now, …
Read More »Lawyer for Suspect in Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Claims Allegations Are 'Exaggerated'
A defense lawyer for one of the three suspects arrested in connection to the foiled terror plot that led to the cancellation ofTaylor Swift’s three sold-out concerts in Vienna claimed authorities have exaggerated their case against his client. Per the Associated Press, attorney Werner Tomanek, who represents the 19-year-old suspect, …
Read More »De La Soul to Play Special Pay-What-You-Want Show in New York City
Perennial pioneers De La Soul will play a special show in New York City early next year where tickets will be available on a pay-what-you-want basis. The gig will take place on Jan. 17, 2025, at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, located in NYC’s historic Lincoln Center performing …
Read More »Mariah Carey Wants 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Copyright Lawsuit Snuffed
Mariah Carey says the $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit targeting her massive holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” should be wrapped up in her favor without a trial. In a new motion for summary judgment filed Monday, the singer says her expert’s evaluation of her 1994 yuletide …
Read More »J Balvin Let Go of Industry Pressure on His New Album: 'I Don't Have Anything Else to Prove'
J Balvin is the first to admit he was in a dark place a few years ago. In 2022, the Colombian star postponed a major tour, beefed with rapper Residente, and faced intense criticism about his song with Tokischa, “Perra,” just to name a few incidents. So he decided to …
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