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News Bruce Springsteen Camp Finally Settles “Thunder Road” Lyrics Debate Does Mary’s dress “sway” or “wave?” Jon Landau weighs in. By Evan Minsker July 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bruce Springsteen at London’s Hammermith Odeon in 1975 (Gus Stewart/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Fans have long debated one word in the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run

Are Kanye West and Tyler, the Creator collaborating on the former’s long-awaited album Donda? That’s what some fans think after the pair were caught working together in the studio over the weekend. The rumors caught fire after the rapper Consequence posted a video of the two rappers seemingly listening to a beat on West’s computer.

News The War on Drugs Tease New Song: Watch New footage and music surfaces on the band’s Instagram page By Evan Minsker July 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel (Gus Stewart/Redferns) Facebook Twitter The War on Drugs have shared a short video on social media featuring new footage and new music.

Setting the Stage: It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of thrash metal pioneers Anthrax. Considered to be one of the “Big 4” of thrash (along with Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth), the band — which since 2013 has featured a lineup comprised of singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott

News Kevin Abstract Shares Video for New Song “Slugger”: Watch Slowthai and Florida rapper $not feature on the studio version of the Brockhampton leader’s new single By Allison Hussey July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kevin Abstract, photo by Lucas Creighton Facebook Twitter Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract has released a new solo single, which features guest appearances

Beastie Boys’ Mike D has shared a lengthy tribute in honor of Biz Markie, a longtime friend and collaborator of the legendary hip-hop group. The “Just a Friend” rapper collaborated with Beastie Boys on numerous occasions throughout the 1990s, including on albums like Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty, as well as a

News Biz Markie Has Died at 57 The rapper and beatboxer was best known for songs like “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz” By Allison Hussey July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Marcel Theo Hall aka Biz Markie, April 1988 (David Corio/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Rapper, producer, DJ and human beatbox Biz

With the #FreeBritney movement at its crux, Britney Spears has become more and more vocal about her 13-year conservatorship and the strain it’s put on her relationships — even those between her and her family members. On Friday night, the pop star shared a cryptic Instagram post that reads: “Never forget who ignored you when

News Questlove, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, Flea, More Remember Biz Markie The New York rap icon died at 57 from complications due to Type II Diabetes By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Biz Markie, September 2015 (Mike Pont/WireImage) Facebook Twitter New York rap legend Biz Markie died today (July 16). He was 57.

California’s upcoming election to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is a little less than two months away. Caitlyn Jenner, arguably the most famous person running to claim his throne, isn’t frantically trying to win over undecided voters in the final weeks before the election. Instead, she’s reportedly putting her gubernatorial campaign on pause to film Celebrity

News Grimes, Alanis Morissette, will.i.am to Judge New “Avatar Singing Competition” TV Show Alter Ego makes use of motion capture to portray contestants’ “dream avatars” By Noah Yoo July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter will.i.am and Alanis Morissette photos via Getty Images, Grimes photo via Brian Ziff Facebook Twitter Grimes, Alanis Morissette, will.i.am., Nick Lachey, and

For fans of Dolly Parton who’ve wanted to introduce their infants to her music in lullaby form, Rockabye Baby! has them covered. Today, the company announced Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton, an album of the country icon’s biggest hits due out July 30th. Spanning 13 tracks, the album includes lullaby versions of some of Parton’s most

News Watch Lorde’s Rooftop Colbert Performance of “Solar Power” With a mirrored platform and a bunch of bubbles, she performed the new single atop the Ed Sullivan Theater By Madison Bloom July 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde performs “Solar Power” on Colbert Facebook Twitter Lorde was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen

Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album, Faith, is out this Friday via Victor Victor/Republic, and the late rapper is being honored with a star-studded array of featured guests. The tracklist to Faith includes contributions from Kanye West, Dua Lipa, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Pharrell, Lil Tjay, Future, 21 Savage, Migos’ Quavo, Takeoff, Swae Lee, 42 Dugg, Rick

News Polaris Prize 2021 Short List Announced: Mustafa, the Weather Station, More Also on the list: Cadence Weapon, DijahSB, TOBi, others By Evan Minsker July 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mustafa When Smoke Rises album artwork Facebook Twitter The 2021 Polaris Music Prize Short List has been revealed. Mustafa, The Weather Station, Cadence Weapon, the OBGMs,

After a few months of undergoing treatment on the down-low, Mark Hoppus has revealed his exact type of cancer. The Blink-182 singer/bassist confirmed in a recent Twitch Q&A that he’s been diagnosed with 4-A diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the same type of cancer his mother survived. In his words: “My blood’s trying to kill me.”

News Normani and Cardi B Releasing New Song “Wild Side” Tomorrow The collaborative track is scheduled to land at 12 a.m. Eastern By Madison Bloom July 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cardi B, Normani (“Wild Side” single art). Facebook Twitter Normani is releasing a joint track with Cardi B. “Wild Side” is scheduled to arrive tomorrow

The #FreeBritney movement has been pop culture canon for quite a while now, and it’s been cemented even further now that its namesake has finally utilized the hashtag on her own social media. Celebrating Wednesday’s court ruling that she can at last hire her own lawyer, Britney Spears shared a gleeful Instagram post expressing her

News Dipset and the Lox VERZUZ Live Battle Announced It all goes down with a live audience in New York on August 3 By Noah Yoo July 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Dipset, The Lox (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The latest VERZUZ face-off has been announced, and it’s a doozy: Dipset will face off against the