Category: Music
A man was shot and critically injured during Lil Baby’s concert in Memphis last night (September 7). The shooting took place inside FedExForum, located at 191 Beale Street, as the Memphis Police Department revealed in a statement on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). After police arrived on the …
Real Time with Bill Maher will return to HBO without writers on September 22nd, Maher announced. The decision comes as the writer’s strike continues, five months after it began, with no end in sight. “Real Time is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers or writing,” Maher said on Twitter. “It has been …
× Skip to main content Gomez shared selfies with Swift, captioned with a lyric from Saweetie and Doja Cat’s ‘Best Friend.’ Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV Taylena …
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner was given a final chance to explain himself to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation on Saturday (Sept. 16) during an emergency conference call before he was voted off the organization’s board of directors. But instead of quelling outrage at comments he made …
With just one week of summer left — at least by Billboard calculations, with our official Songs of the Summer chart closing after next week’s Sept. 9-dated listing — it seems like a good time to look back at what has been an extremely unusual summer of pop music on …
On Thursday (Aug. 31), Metallica comically shared a heartwarming story of a pet dog who apparently attended one of their recent Los Angeles concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. And they included a picture of the metal-loving pup. But, as a rule, the metal band that is now covering North America on …
× Skip to main content The lavish birthday party was featured on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16. Nicki Minaj attends the World Premiere of “Barbie” at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 9, 2023 in Los Angeles. Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage Nicki Minaj is still regretting a tardiness mistake from 13 …
It’s that time of year again! College football is back and there will be a whole lot of shaking going on in Blacksburg, Virginia when the Virginia Tech Hokies return to the field with one of college football’s greatest ongoing musical traditions – the use of Metallica‘s “Enter Sandman” as …
Here are 23 rock and metal bands who announced new albums this week. The amount of new music dropping daily, monthly and yearly is dizzying, to say the least. You can spend almost all of the time you listen to music just checking out new stuff and, even so, there probably …
Ever wanted to complete a crossword puzzle with Natasha Lyonne, or have dinner with David Cross and Bob Odenkirk? For hundreds to thousands of dollars, you can, thanks to a WGA/SAG-AFTRA eBay fundraiser benefitting the healthcare fund for Hollywood’s crew members. Numerous names are contributing to the charity auction, which …
Skip to main content The song rises to No. 1 in its second week on the tally. Oliver Anthony performs at the Oliver Anthony Concert at the Eagle Creek Golf Club on August 19, 2023 in Moyock, North Carolina Michael Caudill for Billboard In its second week on Billboard’s Streaming …
Richard Davis, the bassist and educator who played with jazz legends, pop stars, and classical composers, has died after years of hospice care, Madison 365 and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report, citing his daughter Persia Davis. The virtuoso bassist and NEA Jazz Master recorded more than 20 albums under his …
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS The Aces’s frontwoman Cristal Ramirez was obsessed with Paramore‘s Riot! from the moment it was first played for her. The energy and lyrics blew her pre-teen mind, but it was Hayley Williams herself who really caught her attention, as she explains on this …
Beyoncé appeared to drop Lizzo’s name from her “Break My Soul” remix while performing the song at the Boston stop of her “Renaissance World Tour” (get tickets here) on Tuesday night. The lyric change took place just hours after news broke that Lizzo has been sued by her former backup …
Self-described “Satanic doo-wop” act Twin Temple have announced their sophomore album, God Is Dead, arriving October 13th. The lead single “Burn Your Bible” can be streamed now. The tag “Satanic doo-wop” is pretty spot on: Twin Temple dabble in a blend of soul, R&B, and dark cabaret that’s steeped in …
Doja Cat pounces to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as “Paint the Town Red” leaps from No. 5 to head the list dated Sept. 2. The song’s jump traces to viral activity on TikTok fueling a rise in streaming and sales, while airplay reach also improves amid …
Oliver Anthony Music’s breakout viral hit “Rich Men North of Richmond” unexpectedly debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Among other chart achievements for the singer-songwriter, he’s the first artist ever to launch atop the list with no prior chart history in any form. His success story began …
Jack Sonni, guitarist best known for his time as Dire Straits‘ rhythm guitarist in the 1980s, has died at the age of 68. Dire Straits confirmed the news of Sonni’s death in a post on their social media yesterday (Aug. 31). “#JackSonni Rest In Peace,” they wrote, with a photo …
Queen were recently in the headlines when their ’70s hit “Fat Bottomed Girls” was conspicuously that was made available on the children’s music player, Yoto. Seeing an opportunity, adult cam platform CamSoda has stepped in to offer Queen a place to stream the track with a lucrative financial offer. As the …
Live Nation Entertainment is facing a lawsuit alleging multiple instances of wage theft, Law.com reports and Pitchfork can confirm. A complaint filed on Tuesday claims that Insomniac Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of the live music giant, violated California labor law by failing to pay overtime wages, failing to pay minimum …
While travel itself can sometimes be dangerous, proof that anything can happen at any time occurred Thursday (Aug. 31) to Obituary, as their parked tour bus was struck by another vehicle, causing damage in the process. The group were set to perform at The Garage in Glasgow, Scotland, when a …
Code Orange have recruited the Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan for the new song “Take Shape.” It comes with a music video inspired by The Truman Show and Vanilla Sky. Max Moore co-directed the video with Code Orange’s frontman, Jami Morgan. Watch it below. “I have been working on the concept …
Welcome to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, stans, and newbies alike. Each week, I’ll be rolling out interviews, lists, and all kinds of content to keep you in the loop on the latest and greatest from our friends in Seoul and beyond. Also, make sure to subscribe …
In an interview conducted for Metallica‘s So What! online magazine, Kirk Hammett revealed why he won’t push his kids to have a career in music. To be clear, Hammett is not against the idea of other musicians’ children entering the music industry, but he has his reasons as to why it’s …
× Skip to main content Check out our favorite JT collabs, from pop hits to hip-hop and R&B jams. Justin Timberlake and Beyonce perform on stage during the Conde Nast Media Group’s Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 5, 2008 in New York City. Kevin …
For years, fans tried to learn the true identity of Ghost‘s singer. Some social media slip-ups by bands and some diligent poking around the internet pointed to Tobias Forge as the honey-throated vocalist behind the mysterious Swedish band, but it wasn’t until summer of 2017 that Forge confirmed this himself. During …
Armand Hammer have announced that their new album, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips, will drop on September 29th via Fat Possum Records. The New York hip-hop duo comprised of rappers billy woods and ELUCID has also shared upcoming fall/winter tour dates and the lead single “Trauma Mic,” featuring Pink Siifu. …
× Skip to main content Get ready to own the ultimate collectible that’ll display your favorite team in the most WWE way. Learn more here. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs puts on the WWE belt after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium …
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Here I Go Again” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, September 5th, at 7 PM PT for this amazing show. Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar …
Danzig announced in a statement on Thursday (Aug. 31) that they’ve had to cancel their scheduled concert at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall on Sept. 3 due to the excessive heat in Texas right now. White Oak Music Hall is an outdoor venue. But the Glenn Danzig-led metal band will still play their …
