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News Los Angeles County Requiring Masks at Outdoor Concerts and Festivals The mask mandate, which begins this week, is in place regardless of vaccination status By Evan Minsker August 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles (GAB Archive/Redferns) Facebook Twitter The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a new order

Everyone knows that some meetings could have been emails, but have you ever heard of a whole tattoo that could have been an email? Anderson .Paak has shared a picture of what is apparently some fresh ink, and it details across nine lines of all-caps writing that after his death, none of his music should

News New Gift of Gab Song “Vice Grip” Gets Posthumous Release: Listen The first track from the Blackalicious MC since his death in June By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab performs during at the Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY, June 20, 2013. (Photo by Al Pereira/WireImage)

It feels like Wes Anderson has been a critical darling for the entirety of his career, but that doesn’t make it any less surprising to see arguably the biggest names in Hollywood fawning over him these days — nevermind jumping at the opportunity to work with him, too. Scarlett Johansson is the latest A-lister to

A new lawsuit alleges that Bob Dylan groomed and sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in 1965. A spokesperson for Dylan tells Consequence, “The 56-year-old claim is untrue and will be vigorously defended.” According to court documents viewed by Page Six and TMZ, a 68-year-old woman identified as J.C. alleges that “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April

News Bob Dylan Sued for 1965 Sexual Abuse of Minor, Says “Claim Is Untrue” In a new lawsuit, a woman claims that Dylan groomed and abused her at the Chelsea Hotel when he was in his early twenties and she was 12 years old By Matthew Strauss August 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bob Dylan, 1965

Simon Gallup, The Cure’s bassist and second longest-serving member, has announced his departure from the band. In a brief statement posted to his personal Facebook page on Saturday, Gallup wrote, “With a slightly heavy heart I am no longer a member of the Cure! Good luck to them all …” Responding to a comment on

Travis Barker flew on a plane for the first time since the deadly 2008 plane crash which killed four people and left the Blink-182 drummer with third and fourth degree burns on more than half of his body. TMZ reports that on Saturday, Barker flew to Cabo with his girlfriend, Kourtney Kardashian. The crash on

Billy Joel had a surprise for the crowd present at his show in Buffalo on Saturday night: an appearance by none other than the Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik. “Welcome to my hometown,” the frontman told Joel after being brought onstage at Orchard Park, NY’s Highmark Stadium to cheers from the assembled concertgoers. From there,

News Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Facing Lawsuit From Petty’s Attempted Rape Victim The woman claims the couple has been harassing and intimidating her in an effort to have her recant claims that Petty assaulted her in 1994 By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty, February 2020 (James

News Live Nation to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests at All Events The new policy goes into effect October 4. Employees must also be fully vaccinated by that date. By Madison Bloom August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Crowd at 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival—a Live Nation event (Photo by Douglas Mason/Getty Images). Facebook

News Pil Trafa, Argentine Punk Pioneer, Dies at 62 The lead singer of Los Violadores died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home in Lima, Peru By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pil Trafa, the musician best known as the lead singer of Los Violadores, died at his home in Lima,

News Perfume Genius Covers “I Will Survive”: Listen Mike Hadreas says he recorded the “deathbed-y” take on the disco classic for a commercial pitch By Allison Hussey August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius, May 2018 (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling) Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas shared a cover of Gloria

On the heels of her excellent Lollapalooza set last month, Megan Thee Stallion has decided to share a new freestyle to “Outta Town,” a Lil Ju-produced beat she’s rapped over before in the past. Stream it below. In this new version, Megan Thee Stallion reestablishes herself as a dominating force in the hip-hop scene who’s

News Nanci Griffith, Folk and Country Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 68 The Grammy-winning artist was best known for “Love at the Five and Dime” and her cover of Julie Gold’s “From a Distance” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nanci Griffith performs in London, February 3, 2010. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns) Facebook Twitter

Horatio Sanz is facing allegations in a new lawsuit that he once groomed an underage fan and sexually assaulted her during a Saturday Night Live afterparty. According to a report by TMZ, the unnamed plaintiff is accusing the comedian of not only groping her during the May 2002 party, but also digitally penetrating her while

News Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 Set Times Revealed Single day tickets are still available— find out when to catch Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus, and many more By Pitchfork August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Frank Ockenfels), St. Vincent (Zackery Michael), Erykah Badu (courtesy) Facebook Twitter This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival

Our new music feature Origins gives artists the chance to offer insights into the creative process behind their latest release. Today, Jeris Johnson talks about the inspiration behind his new single “Going Ghost” and its accompanying visuals. TikTok sensation Jeris Johnson is on a roll. Having amassed over a million followers on the platform, he’s

News Listen to Tierra Whack’s New Song “8” From EA Sports and Interscope’s new Madden NFL 22 soundtrack By Madison Bloom August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack has released a new song called “8.” The track appears on the new soundtrack for EA Sports’ Madden

Lizzo has finally released her new single “Rumors” featuring Cardi B. It’s been a long time since Lizzo last treated her fans to some new music — more than two years, to be exact. Before now, Lizzo’s most recent track was her Charli XCX collaboration “Blame It on Your Love” from May 2019. “Rumors,” perhaps