Rita Wilson stares down her own mortality on the inspiring new single, “Throw Me a Party.” Wilson carries the buoyant tempo with her soft croon that seems to float above a pristine blend of piano, drums and guitar. The lyrics, cowritten by Wilson, Liz Rose and Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, reflect …
Read More »Mandy Moore on Ryan Adams Marriage: 'I Was Living My Life for Him'
Mandy Moore appeared onWTF With Marc Maron podcast on Monday, where shediscussed her seven-year marriage with singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, whom she and several women have accused of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in a New York Times exposé. Adams has denied the allegations. “I was living my life for him,” …
Read More »NYPD Commander Reportedly Told Cops to Shoot 50 Cent 'On Sight'
The NYPD is investigating a Brooklyn-based commanding officer who allegedly threatened to end rapper 50 Cent’s life. The commander, DeputyInspector Emanuel Gonzalez of the 72nd Precinct in Sunset Park, reportedly told his officers to “shoot him on sight” duringa roll call on June 7th, 2018, New YorkDaily Newsreports. The threat …
Read More »Lukas Nelson: 5 Songs to Listen to When We Realize We're All F-cked
In the past year alone, Lukas Nelson has played all over world with his band Promise of the Real, collaborated with Lady Gaga on the A Star Is Born soundtrack and appeared alongside her in the movie, and continued to blow minds as Neil Young‘s lead guitar player both in …
Read More »Grammys 2019: The Ladies Step Up
Dua Lipa had the funniest line at this year’s Grammys, right after she won the award for Best New Artist. After noting all her fellow female nominees, Dua quipped, “I guess this year we’ve really stepped up!” It was the first time all night anyone dared to mention last year’s …
Read More »'SNL': Halsey, Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon Sing About Ruined Valentine's Day
In addition to performing “Without You” and “Eastside” as musical guest on Saturday Night Live, host Halsey also delivered a parody of a ruined Valentine’s Day with “Valentine’s Song.” The Hopeless Fountain Kingdom singer and SNL cast members Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon posed as a pop group clad in lingerie that …
Read More »Hear Khalid, Disclosure Team for Romantic New Song 'Talk'
Khalid tries to tackle one of the most difficult tasks in love, defining the relationship, on his infectious new song, “Talk,” which features production from the British duo Disclosure. “Talk” boasts a bouncy beat of crisp drums and elastic synths that spring between Khalid’s tender croon. “I’ve never felt like …
Read More »Teddy Pendergrass Doc to Premiere on Showtime This Month
A new documentary about seminal soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, If You Don’t Know Me, will premiere February 8th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime. Olivia Lichtenstein directed the film, which will feature rare archival footage of Pendergrass, as well as interviews with the singer’s friends, family and music industry colleagues …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: James Brandon Lewis, 'Sir Real Denard'
There’s no easy shorthand for James Brandon Lewis’ musical M.O. Ever since his early releases — 2010’s Moments, 2014’s Divine Travels — the saxophonist has balanced a deep, gospel-informed spirituality with free-jazz abandon and hard-hitting funk-meets–hip-hop underpinnings. “Sir Real Denard,” a track from his new album An UnRuly Manifesto, shows …
Read More »Big Boi Reunites Dungeon Family for Spring Tour
Fresh off his Super Bowl LIII halftime appearance in his native Atlanta, Big Boi will hit the road this April with the Dungeon Family in tow. Goodie Mob, Sleepy Brown, Organized Noize and KP the Great will all join the OutKast rapper on the 10-date “Reunion Tour,” which kicks off April 14th at …
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