News Kesha’s Appeal of Dr. Luke Defamation Ruling Denied by New York Court New York appeals panel upholds prior ruling that Dr. Luke is not a public figure because he is not a “household name” outside of music By Noah Yoo April 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kesha photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Kesha
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April 22, 2021 | 6:02pm ET Dave Matthews Band is returning to the road this summer. Today, they announced a slew of rescheduled North American summer tour dates. The 40-date trek kicks off on July 23rd in Raleigh, North Carolina. DMB will continue with multiple dates in cities like Chicago, Illinois; Noblesville, Indiana; Gilford, New
News RZA Releases New Song “Pugilism” as Bobby Digital: Listen He’s also launched “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater,” an online kung fu movie screening series By Evan Minsker April 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter RZA, photo by Kyle Christy Facebook Twitter RZA has released his first single since 2008 under the name Bobby Digital. It’s called
April 21, 2021 | 10:52pm ET Lil Yachty will return this week with his new mixtape Michigan Boy Boat. The whole thing will hit streaming services this Friday April 23rd, but the Atlanta MC has shared a trailer for the project on Instagram. Although Yachty is a born-and-raised Atlanta rapper, the 23-year-old has been associating with figures
News Eric Andre Says He Was Racially Profiled at Atlanta Airport Andre tweeted that he was stopped by plain clothes police for a “‘random’ search” for drugs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport By Madison Bloom April 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Eric Andre in 2016 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Eric Andre has made allegations that
April 21, 2021 | 5:55pm ET Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA has revived his Bobby Digital persona for a new album, Digital Potions. As a preview, he shared a new song titled “Pugilism”. Details about the project are scarce, but it’s been 13 years since RZA dropped Digi Snacks, his most recent album as Bobby Digital.
News Method Man and Redman’s VERZUZ Battle: Here’s What Happened The “How High 4/20 Special” showdown between the two rappers featured cameos from RZA, EPMD, DJ Kool, and more By Madison Bloom and Evan Minsker April 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Method Man and Redman on VERZUZ Facebook Twitter Method Man and Redman went hit-for-hit tonight
April 20, 2021 | 11:10pm ET Queens, New York indie rockers UV-TV are back with another sunny burst of ’90s-style guitar pop. They just released a new single called “Back to Nowhere” and it’s ripe with jangly riffs, a giddy drum beat, and one hell of a feel-good chorus. Stream it below through Bandcamp. “Back
News Jim Steinman, Songwriter Behind Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell, Dies at 73 Steinman penned numerous hits, including Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” By Matthew Strauss April 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jim Steinman, November 1989 (Niels van Iperen/Getty Images)
April 20, 2021 | 4:52pm ET You can never get too much Luther Vandross, which is why we’re celebrating what would have been the R&B legend’s 70th birthday by giving away a sweet prize pack. Born April 20th, 1951, this year would have marked Vandross’ 70th, though he passed away in 2005. To honor the
News Jeff Rosenstock Surprise Releases SKA DREAM—a Ska Rework of His Album NO DREAM: Listen A full ska re-recording of his album NO DREAM, featuring titles like “NO TIME TO SKANK” and “Ohio Porkpie,” has arrived By Evan Minsker April 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jeff Rosenstock (Christine Mackie) Facebook Twitter Jeff Rosenstock has shared a
April 19, 2021 | 11:58pm ET In an ironic twist of fate, Ted Nugent has been diagnosed with the very virus he previously blasted as fake. In a video posted to Facebook on Monday, Nugent revealed his ongoing bout with COVID-19. “I’ve got an announcement to make,” Nugent said to begin his video. “Everybody told me
News R. Kelly Associate Pleads Guilty to Arson Michael Williams, who is said to be related to a former R. Kelly publicist, had been accused of “set[ting] fire to an SUV parked outside a residence in Florida where an alleged victim in the Kelly case and others were staying” By Matthew Strauss April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021 | 5:30pm ET The Pitch: It’s The Mighty Ducks with high school girls’ basketball instead of hockey, as an hourlong TV show instead of a movie. Another Underdog Story: That pitch may seem reductive, but Big Shot really doesn’t have much on its mind — at least in the three episodes made
“Authentic.American.Music.”…..that is how founding member Mark Yampolsky describes the Forty Mile Detour sound. It draws from many American music styles, blending elements of blues, rock ‘n’ roll, folk and bluegrass. The members are Heather Norton (vocals / accordion / ukelele / percussion), Ellie Jos (fiddle), Mike Sparks (lead guitar), John Auwearter (bass), Anthony Barrasso (drums),
News SXSW Stake Sold to Rolling Stone and Billboard Publisher A co-founder of the Austin festival called Penske Media Corporation’s 50% ownership a “lifeline” By Evan Minsker April 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter SXSW 2020 banner in Austin, Texas (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Penske Media Corporation—the publisher behind Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety—is
April 18, 2021 | 7:12pm ET Dee Snider is not pulling any punches in his assessment of Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer, who became the first person to plead guilty for his role in the US Capitol riot. The Twisted Sister singer ripped the veteran guitarist as a “piece of shit” and “embarrassment to the metal
News The Kingsmen’s Mike Mitchell, Guitarist on “Louie Louie,” Dead at 77 Mitchell was a founding member of the influential ’60s rock band By Madison Bloom April 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mike Mitchell with the Kingsmen circa 1965 (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Mike Mitchell, founding member of the influential ’60s rock
April 18, 2021 | 3:50pm ET The Pitch: Against all odds, in one of its many, many endeavors to try and become the premiere destination for streaming content, Netflix has ended up as one of the most surprising forces in reality television. Between the national treasure/’90s revival Queer Eye, the Malibu moguls on Selling Sunset,
News DMX Memorial Service Set for Brooklyn’s Barclays Center A public sendoff for the late rapper will take place next Saturday, April 24 By Jazz Monroe and Matthew Strauss April 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Earl Simmons aka DMX, April 2006 (Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter A public memorial for DMX will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays