May 17, 2021 | 5:23pm ET If aliens invade, there’s nobody in the universe you’d rather call than John Boyega. The Star Wars hero got his start battling extraterrestrials in 2011’s Attack the Block, and as Deadline reports, he’ll be returning to the role that made him famous in the upcoming Attack the Block 2. Boyega’s breakout came playing Moses, a
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News J. Cole Shares New “Amari” Video: Watch A fiery visual from The Off-Season By Sam Sodomsky May 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter J. Cole in “Amaria,” directed by Mez for Heirs Facebook Twitter J. Cole has shared a new video for “Amari,” from his recently released album The Off-Season. The clip was directed by Mez
May 17, 2021 | 1:21pm ET Alice Cooper will return to the road this fall on a headlining tour in support of his recent album, Detroit Stories. The veteran shock rocker will be joined on the bill by fellow rock legend Ace Frehley. Last year, Cooper was on the road right up until a few
News Watch Bizzy Banks’ Video for New Song “City Hot” The Brooklyn drill rapper is readying his second mixtape for a summer release By Matthew Strauss May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bizzy Banks in “City Hot” (Bizzy Banks/YouTube) Facebook Twitter Bizzy Banks is back with the new single “City Hot.” The new track follows January’s
May 16, 2021 | 8:25pm ET Eric Clapton has penned an angry missive decrying the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as pro-vaccine “propaganda” which he says overstates safety and effectiveness. As Rolling Stone points out, Clapton shared his thoughts in a letter to anti-lockdown activist Robin Monotti Graziadei, who subsequently posted it
News Olivia Rodrigo Performs “drivers license,” “good 4 u” on SNL: Watch Keegan Michael-Key served as host for the rising pop singer’s Saturday Night Live debut By Noah Yoo and Allison Hussey May 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo on Saturday Night Live (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC) Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo was the musical guest
May 16, 2021 | 12:59pm ET 27 years after last co-starring together in Pulp Fiction, Bruce Willis and John Travolta will once again share the screen in the upcoming film Paradise City. As Deadline reports, it’s directed by Chuck Russell, best known for The Mask, Eraser, and The Scorpion King. Technically, this is the fourth time Willis and Travolta will have
News Björk’s Viking Film The Northman Gets Release Date Robert Eggers’ 10th Century Icelandic epic starring Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, and Ethan Hawke will premiere next spring By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Björk, July 2018 (Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The Northman, the Robert Eggers-directed viking revenge film starring
May 15, 2021 | 2:23pm ET Rapper Lil Reese and two other men were shot at a parking garage in Chicago’s River North neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to Chicago police (via CWB Chicago). Two of the victims were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, while the third man was transported to Stroger
News Watch the Black Keys Perform “Crawling Kingsnake” on Colbert From the blues-rock duo’s latest album Delta Kream By Noah Yoo May 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Black Keys joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform “Crawling Kingsnake,” from their new LP Delta Kream. Joined by their extended band, the duo
May 15, 2021 | 12:29pm ET As Deap Vally gear up for their forthcoming American Cockroach EP, the Los Angeles duo has shared the new song “I Like Crime” featuring Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal. “I Like Crime” finds its forward thrust with a chunky bass line and a ripping, muscular guitar. “It’s a crime!”
News DMX’s Posthumous LP Exodus to Feature Jay-Z, Nas, Bono, and More Griselda, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg also appear on the late rapper’s first Def Jam LP in 18 years By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter DMX in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2021 (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Facebook Twitter Swizz Beatz has
May 14, 2021 | 5:39pm ET The Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist Hannah Kim records lush dream pop under the name Luna Li. While plans for her debut album are still under wraps, the up-and-coming musician will be supporting Japanese Breakfast on tour this fall, and she’s now shared her new song “Alone But Not Lonely”. Li’s music first
News Moritz von Oswald Trio, Now Featuring Laurel Halo, Announce New Album Dissent Check out “Chapter 4” from Moritz von Oswald, Laurel Halo, andjazz drummer Heinrich Köbberling By Madison Bloom May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Moritz von Oswald Trio’s Laurel Halo, Moritz von Oswald, and Heinrich Köbberling, photo by Charlotte Dualé Facebook Twitter Moritz von
May 14, 2021 | 12:56pm ET Norwalk, Connecticut-based rockers Goose have announced their second studio album, Shenanigans Nite Club, out June 4th. They have also shared an official version of “Madhuvan”, a staple of their live shows. Shenanigans Nite Club spans nine tracks and is the proper follow-up to their 2016 debut, Moon Cabin. In a
News Katy Perry Shares Video for New Pikachu-Inspired Song “Electric”: Watch “Pikachu is the evolved form of Pichu, so in the video, you see the younger version of me with Pichu and myself in the present day with Pikachu. We both evolve, yet retain a sense of playfulness.”—Katy Perry By Evan Minsker May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 | 12:29am ET The release of Migos‘ long-delayed album, Culture III, appears to be back on track. Today, the trio shared a new song titled “Straightenin” as the latest preview from LP. Stream it below. Produced by the Atlanta group’s frequent collaborator DJ Durel, the track follows a series of 2020 singles: “Give
News Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and Don Toliver Feature on Internet Money’s New Song “His & Hers”: Listen Featuring production from Taz Taylor, Nick Mira, Alec Wigdahl, Cxdy, and Pharaoh Vice By Madison Bloom May 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert, and Gunna, art by ZAN Facebook Twitter Don Toliver, Lil Uzi
May 13, 2021 | 12:29pm ET One of the most quintessentially New York bands are throwing their weight into the New York mayoral race. Alternative rock veterans The Strokes have announced a fundraising concert for progressive candidate Maya Wiley that will take place on Saturday, May 15th. Notably, the group that helped make the electric guitar cool
News Pervis Staples, Co-Founder of the Staple Singers, Dies at 85 The soul and gospel singer died at his home in Dolton, Illinois By Madison Bloom May 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Staple Singers circa 1967, with Pervis Staples third from the left. (Photo by Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Pervis Staples—co-founding member