While it may appear that TWICE’s Chaeyoung mapped out the release of her debut solo album, LIL FANTASY vol.1, to precede the girl group’s 10th anniversary celebration in October, the rapper-singer-songwriter says it was more of a serendipitous coincidence. Her record was years in the making before she decided it …
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On the bubblegum-pink cover of his eighth studio album, Play, Ed Sheeran clearly lays out his goals for the project in a written message. “Play is leaving the past behind. Play is colorful. Play is dancing. Play is nostalgic,” the mission statement reads. Can an album leave the past behind …
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In 1994, the Black Crowes‘ third album, Amorica., made noise for its cover, and not just the unusual punctuation after the title. The artwork — a graphic close-up shot of a tiny American flag bikini on a woman’s pelvic area — was considered so distasteful by some that chain stores …
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Young Thug has released a seven-minute apology song, “Man I Miss My Dogs,” with verses addressed to Drake, Mariah the Scientist, Future, and more. The song arrives as Thugger contends with a wave of controversy over leaked recordings of jailhouse calls he made while incarcerated during the YSL trial. On …
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For 21-year-old rapper Liim Lasalle, clarity is key. During his live shows, the Harlem-raised, Brooklyn-based rapper is keen on offering the audience a few words describing the origins of each track he performs. “I definitely think that a song hits harder when you know what it means,” he says over …
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To celebrate the release of his album Play, Ed Sheeran stopped by NPR on Friday afternoon for a live-broadcast edition of their Tiny Desk series, which also served as a fundraiser for the public broadcasting company. Before starting his set, Sheeran — dressed simply in a pink T-shirt promoting his …
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No, Taylor Swift has not “agreed” to sit for a deposition with Justin Baldoni‘s lawyers as Blake Lively‘s It Ends With Us lawsuit moves closer to trial — but if the court allows a late notice of subpoena, she may have no choice, her lawyer said Friday. In a letter …
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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, Drake plucks an unknown singer-songwriter from obscurity to open his latest Iceman single, Rauw Alejandro previews his new Carribbean-focused project Capítulo 0, and Kali Uchis and Ravyn …
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The man who murdered John Lennon wasdenied parolefor the 14th time, according to the decisionposted onlineby the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Mark David Chapman, 70, first became eligible for parole in 2000, 20 years after fatally shooting the former Beatle outside of his Upper West Side apartment. …
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From the time he first met Chuck D at a Public Enemy concert nearly 40 years ago, director Janol Ture was on his way to befriending and working with the members of the groundbreaking hip-hop collective, including a stint as president of Chuck D’s SLAMJamz label. But when he saw …
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