Coldplay celebrated the release of their new album Music of the Spheres Friday by performing their Number One hit “My Universe” with — via video — BTS on The Graham Norton Show. In an interview that followed the performance — which marked the second time Coldplay and the virtual BTS …
Read More »Travis' Fran Healy 'Mauled' by Sausage Dog During Daring Rescue
Travis singer Fran Healy sustained a hand injury after being “mauled” by a dog he attempted to rescue from the scene of a car crash. Taking to his personal Twitter account Thursday to recount the incident, the singer revealed he spotted the Dachshund at the center of a three-car collision …
Read More »Exclusive: Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Almost Done' With First Album With John Frusciante Since 2006
The Red Hot Chili Peppers had a very productive pandemic: They’re “almost done” recording their first new album with guitarist John Frusciante since 2006’s Stadium Arcadium, with longtime producer Rick Rubin on board as well, according to drummer Chad Smith. “We’re getting along great,” says Smith, who’s one of the …
Read More »Giveon Drops a Sultry Take on PinkPantheress' 'Just for Me'
R&B singer Giveon made an appearance on BBC Radio’s 1Xtra Live Lounge for a smoldering performance of alternative artist PinkPantheress’ viral single “Just for Me.” The Los Angeles native layered the melodies of the alt-pop track, backed by two supporting vocalists in a charming acoustic arrangement, shedding the bouncing looped …
Read More »The Weeknd on U.N. Goodwill Ambassadorship: 'We Need to Save Lives for All People'
The Weeknd was named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations’ World Food Programme at a ceremony Thursday in Los Angeles. The honor comes six months after Abel Tesfaye, the Toronto-raised son of Ethiopian immigrants, donated $1 million to relief efforts in Ethiopia during the conflict between the nation’s government …
Read More »Tems Is the Future
When Rihanna met Tems, you would have thought that Tems was the newly minted billionaire. The Bajan mogul brought the 26-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter into a firm embrace at the New York premiere of her latest Savage X Fenty fashion show in September: “Enough of that humble shit,” Rihanna was heard …
Read More »When Michael K. Williams Ruled New York's Dance Floors
Eddie Morales was 15 when he met Michael K. Williams, a few months after the future actor was slashed in a bar fight that turned into a vicious chase and left him scarred for life. Morales would go on to choreograph Missy Elliott‘s “Supa Dupa Fly” video and dance behind …
Read More »Tame Impala Previews 'The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set' With Lil Yachty Remix
Tame Impala, Kevin Parker’s music project, has announced The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set. It arrives on February 18th, 2022 via Interscope and is available for preorder. It features B-sides, remixes, and extended versions of songs from his 2020’s The Slow Rush. The physical version comes with two transparent red …
Read More »Justin Bieber Wants to Normalize Weed
Justin Bieber gets his weed from California, but now fans can get it straight from him. The pop star has launched his own line of cannabis products through a partnership with weed company Palms, making him the latest music industry fixture to capitalize on the growing business. With Palms, Bieber …
Read More »Hear Norah Jones Welcome the Holidays on 'Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)'
Norah Jones will release her first holiday album, I Dream Of Christmas, on October 15th via Blue Note Records. The singer has previewed the collection with a new original single, “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones).” “I’ve always loved Christmas music but never had the inclination to make a holiday album until …
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