OriginalSmashing Pumpkinsbassist D’arcy Wretzky criticizedBilly Corgan for allegedly excluding her from the band’s still-unannouncedreunion tour in anew interview with Alternative Nation. “Everyone said [Corgan] changed since he had a kid, and he can be very charming, and fun. He’s fun to talk to; I enjoy mental sparring with him,” Wretzky …
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Danish singer-songwriter MØ performed intimate versions of three electro-pop tunes – “When I Was Young,” “Run Away” and Diplo collaboration “Get It Right” – during a mini-set for Rolling Stone‘s “Take One Performance” series. The singer showcased her smoky vocal tone, closing her eyes in a trance-like state. On Diplo’s …
Read More »Watch Dua Lipa Bring 'New Rules,' 'Homesick' to 'SNL'
Dua Lipa made her Saturday Night Live debut on the show’s Natalie Portman-hosted episode with a pair of tracks from the breakout British singer’s self-titled 2017 album. The 22-year-old singer opened her musical guest spot by showcasing her “New Rules.” Later, Lipa delivered the ballad “Homesick,” co-written by Coldplay’s Chris …
Read More »Quincy Jones Talks Taylor Swift, His 22 Girlfriends and Donald Glover
No topic was off-limits in a new, wide-ranging interview with Quincy Jones, one of music’s most prolific producers, artists, entrepreneurs and all-around multi-hyphenates. Jones, who will turn 85 this March, told GQ that he has no plans of slowing down despite his advanced age; if anything, he’s looking forward to …
Read More »Watch Moby's Post-Apocalyptic 'Mere Anarchy' Video
Moby takes an unsettling journey around a depopulated Earth in the new video for “Mere Anarchy,” the latest single off his upcoming album Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt. In a statement, Moby described the video as “post apocalypse, people are gone, and my friend Julie and I are time …
Read More »Watch Vic Mensa, Ty Dolla $ign's Moving 'We Could Be Free' Video
Vic Mensa dreams of a better world – without racial, religious or political barriers – in his poignant video for “We Could Be Free,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The clip opens with a baby in the womb and zooms out to reveal his mother at a heated protest. A police …
Read More »Tom Petty's Cause of Death: Accidental Overdose
After months of speculation, a medical examiner has ruled that Tom Petty died of an accidental overdose, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The Hall of Fame musician had taken several pain medications, including Fentanyl, oxycodone and generic Xanax. Other medications included generic Restoril (a …
Read More »Eagles Settle Lawsuit Over Hotel California Name
The Eagles have settled a lawsuit filed last year to prevent a Mexican hotel from calling itself Hotel California. The hoteliers, Hotel California Baja LLC, withdrew their application for a U.S. trademark, according to Reuters. The decision to dismiss the suit was mutual. The band had sued the company, which …
Read More »Watch Future, Young Thug's Harrowing 'All Da Smoke' Video
Future and Young Thug unveiled a striking new video for “All da Smoke,” a track off their collaborative mixtape, Super Slimey. The clip opens with a dramatic sequence that chronicles the lives of young kids living in an Atlanta group home, where tensions between residents run high and it becomes …
Read More »Watch Nicki Minaj, Quavo's Vibrant 'She for Keeps' Video
Nicki Minaj and Migos rapper Quavo look for love in the charming new video for theirsong, “She for Keeps.” The track appears on Control the Streets, Vol. 1, the first mixtape from the Atlanta-based record label, Quality Control. The Daps and Quavo-directed clip boasts a candy-coated aesthetic packed with nostalgia. …
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