Long before anybody had heard of Neil Young and Randy Bachman, they were two teenagers growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and trying their best to make their mark on the tiny local music scene. Bachman found success first when his group the Silvertones (who would eventually morph into the Guess …
Read More »Gayle King Talks Facing Down R. Kelly's Outburst on 'Colbert'
Gayle King discussed stoically facing R. Kelly‘s outburst during her recent interview with the singer when the CBS This Morning co-host visited Stephen Colbert and the Late Show Thursday. “I could see [Kelly] getting more heated. He was upset with me about some of the questions, that’s okay. He was …
Read More »Alice Cooper, Halestorm Plot Summer Co-Headlining Tour
Alice Cooper and Halestorm will embark on a co-headlining North American tour this summer. The 19-date trek is set to kick off July 17th at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The tour will also stop in cities like Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston and Nashville before wrapping August 16th …
Read More »'The Voice' Singer Janice Freeman Dead at 33
Janice Freeman, a contestant on The Voice in 2017, has died at the age of 33. Freeman’s family confirmed her death to TMZ, saying “she was at home in Pasadena with her husband, Dion, when she started complaining she couldn’t breathe.” On Saturday, her husband called 911 and subsequently performed …
Read More »BlocBoy JB Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges
Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB (real name James Baker) was arrested on drug, gun and robbery charges, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Twitter Thursday. Authorities issued a warrant for Baker’s arrest earlier this month. He was wanted for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm as …
Read More »Hear Morrissey's Grand Rendition of Roy Orbison's 'It's Over'
Morrissey unveiled a fittingly dramatic rendition of Roy Orbison‘s 1964 track, “It’s Over.” The song will appear on the musician’s upcoming covers album, California Son, out May 24th. Morrissey’s arrangement is fairly faithful to the original, blending orchestral elements with marching drums and dreamy guitars, though he still injects the …
Read More »Watch Elton John, 'Rocketman' Star Taron Egerton Duet 'Tiny Dancer'
British actor Taron Egerton teased his upcoming performance in the Elton John biopic Rocketman with a rendition of “Tiny Dancer” alongside John at the musician’s annual Oscars party. The performance was reportedly impromptu, with Egerton asking John to join him on stage during an auction to benefit the musician’s AIDS …
Read More »R. Kelly's Lawyer Calls Singer 'Sacrificial Lamb' After Sex Abuse Charges
R. Kelly‘s lawyer held a press conference Friday night outside the Chicago police station where the singer turned himself in to face 10 charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. “I suspect this is succumbing to public pressure,” Kelly’s lawyer Steven Greenberg told the media. “I think [prosecutors] shouldn’t have rushed …
Read More »Amy Winehouse Hologram Tour Postponed Due to 'Unique Challenges'
An Amy Winehouse hologram tour planned for later this year has been postponed following unspecified issues with the production. BASE Hologram announced Wednesday that the augmented reality theatrical event has been tabled after encountering “some unique challenges and sensitivities.” “We are putting the tour on hold until we determine the …
Read More »MC Bin Laden, Mace and Ckrono Embrace Chaos in 'Vroom Vrau'
MC Bin Laden joins Mace and Ckrono on a blistering, emphatic new single titled “Vroom Vrau.” Like many tracks in the speedy Brazilian genre known as baile funk, this one is skeletal and kinetic. The melody is minimal, little more than a shivering organ sound. Forward momentum is everything, and …
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