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When Duran Duran‘s John Taylor and Simon Le Bon co-inducted Roxy Music into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, the pair’s reverent, insightful speeches were informed by their own personal experiences with the Bryan Ferry-led band. Le Bon recalled Roxy Music performing “Virginia Plain” in 1972 on …
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Anderson .Paak is ready to make his directorial debut. Media company Stampede Ventures has revealed that the rapper and multi-instrumentalist is set to direct K-Pops!, a new comedy drama film. Anderson .Paak will star in the movie as a washed-up musician who travels to Korea to write songs for K-pop …
Pearl Jam tried muddle through with guest drummers after Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19, but now bassist Jeff Ament has also become infected, and with too many key players out of commission, that band has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates in Sacramento (May 18th) and Las Vegas (May …
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With Dream Theater singer James LaBrie and former drummer Mike Portnoy finally clearing the air earlier this year, LaBrie revealed in a new interview that he would consider working with the musician again. Portnoy exited the band in 2010, with the group pulling in Mike Mangini on drums while Portnoy pursued multiple …
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. From streaming services to concert promoters and ticket sellers, music companies have reported encouraging first-quarter earnings results that show consumers continue to adopt …
If a Djinn had granted us three wishes, we might very well have spent one conjuring Three Thousand Years of Longing, the new flick from Mad Max mastermind George Miller. It stars Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, and the full trailer is out now. Swinton has been cast as Dr. Alithea Binnie, a …
Peacock is rebooting Queer as Folk for the modern age, and this time around, the drama is more about real-life messes than fantastical escapades. Watch the trailer for the series, which drops June 9th, below. Creator, executive producer, writer, and director Stephen Dunn took the reins from original series creator Russell T. …
Coming off their self-titled first album, which yielded a number of radio hits, things were looking quite grand for Foo Fighters. However, the fledgling band, led by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, was undergoing a lot of growing pains behind the scenes. But despite the drama, on May 20, 1997, the group …
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Howie Pyro, the punk rocker arguably best known for his work as a member of the 1990s punk band D Generation, died today. His representative confirmed the news in a statement, saying he died of complications from COVID-19-related pneumonia following a liver transplant and liver disease. He was 61. Pyro …
My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way “is wearing a white suit covered in fake blood.” That’s how one concertgoer put it on Twitter this week. The MCR fan shared a photo of the lead vocalist and emo icon onstage at My Chem’s first U.K. arena show of their 2022 reunion tour at MK …
In 2022, it’s very rare to find a room of nearly 20,000 people, the majority of whom are teenage girls, belting along to Queen‘s “Bohemian Rhapsody” word for word. But upon hearing the 1975 classic’s opening vocal harmonies, the entire audience at Harry Styles‘ “One Night Only in NY” show …
The mighty Dethklok will return to the stage at the 2022 Adult Swim Festival Block Party, which is being staged on the East Coast for the first time. The three-day event is taking place August 5th through 7th in Philadelphia, and also features headlining performances from Run the Jewels and …
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. GEN MEX Amazon Music has launched “GEN MEX: Your Generation of Música Mexicana,” which will, according to the company, include …
Tirzah is back with a new song. It’s called “Ribs” and she co-wrote it with her frequent collaborators Mica Levi and Coby Sey. In a press release, Tirzah mysteriously said, “Ribs sit close to the heart. It was another ‘future shadow’ – MF Doom.” Give it a listen below. Tirzah …
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Twenty-five years after The Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, was murdered in Los Angeles, his legacy continues to live large in the hip-hop world and beyond. At just 24, having released two albums — 1994’s Ready to Die and 1997’s Life After Death, both certified classics — he had already …
American Football members and cousins Mike Kinsella and Nate Kinsella have formed a new band called Lies. They’re announcing the project with Lies I, a two-track release featuring the new songs “Blemishes” and “Echoes.” Listen to those below. Lies are encouraging listeners to call the “Lies hotline” at 1-888-290-LIES (5437) …
Ciara got quite the surprise from Russell Wilson on Mother’s Day: a brand new puppy! On Monday (May 9), the superstar couple took to social media to introduce the world to their latest bundle of furry joy. “Meet.. BRONCO,” Ciara wrote using a dog emoji. “The kids call her Bronco …
Last night (May 4), Olivia Rodrigo spoke out about abortion rights at her Washington, D.C. concert. Rodrigo paused during the middle of her show to express how “heartbroken” she is over the recent news that the Supreme Court plans to overturn the landmark abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade. “Our …
Ghost just completed a European leg of their ongoing tour in support of their new album, Imperator and the lineup of nameless ghouls and their real identities have been revealed. The band now employs a total of eight backing musicians, which puts them in league with the mighty Slipknot for biggest rock/metal …
Fyre Fest co-founder Billy McFarland has been released early from prison and is currently living in a halfway house, according to Billboard. McFarland was sentenced to six years in prison in 2018 for the fraudulent festival, which promised attendees a luxurious Bahamas experience complete with catered meals, luxury villas, and …
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It’s about time Sudan Archives feeds her “Selfish Soul” — or, more accurately, that she embraces her natural beauty. Listen to the singer-songwriter’s new single, an empowering ode to Black hair, below. “Selfish Soul” rumbles with a quiet bass line and Sudan Archives’ signature acrobatic violin. In the song, the …
