Queen detailed a new documentary, The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, which debuts Monday, April 29th on ABC. Jim Beach and Simon Lupton produced the project, which traces Lambert’s rise from obscurity to competing on American Idol to joining the iconic rock band. The Show …
Read More »R. Kelly's Lawyer: Singer 'Disappointed by Unsubstantiated Allegations'
As R. Kelly spends another night in jail Sunday, stemming from the 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse he was charged with on Friday, one of his lawyers says the singer is “disappointed by the unsubstantiated allegations.” Kelly turned himself in to Chicago police on Friday night after he …
Read More »Hear Melissa Etheridge's New Ode to 'Plant Medicine,' Cannabis
Melissa Etheridge offers a proud declaration of resilience and self-care on “Faded by Design,” the first single from her upcoming LP, The Medicine Show. “You wanna change me, don’t bother, ’cause I can read the signs,” she sings over a tough-sounding chord progression. “Just rearrange me, don’t call the doctor …
Read More »Al Green Plots First Tour in Seven Years
Soul legend Al Green has announced a short tour that marks his first run of shows in seven years. The five-date tour kicks off April 4th at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas. Green will then perform in Irving, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana – where he’ll take the stage …
Read More »Keith Richards Reveals Rolling Stones' Studio Plans and Why They Still Tour
“I’m OK, man, as usual — freezing!” says Keith Richards, calling from his home in Connecticut on a recent January afternoon. The guitarist is checking in to talk about the 30th anniversary reissue of Talk is Cheap, his classic album with his solo project the X-Pensive Winos, which is out …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Joe Lovano, 'Rare Beauty'
“Rare Beauty,” a standout track from Joe Lovano’s new album Trio Tapestry, starts with a deep, resonant tom-tom rumble from drummer Carmen Castaldi. Lovano’s tenor saxophone and Marilyn Crispell’s piano enter with a snaking, up-and-down line, which Castaldi accompanies and answers. The way the instruments swirl together, intuitively tracing out …
Read More »Weezer Follow 'Africa' With Surprise Covers LP, 'The Teal Album'
Eight months after scoring a surprise hit with their fan-demanded rendition of Toto’s “Africa,” Weezer surprise-released a full covers LP,Weezer (The Teal Album). The record is out now viaCrush Music/Atlantic Records and available via iTunes, Spotify and other digital retailers. The Teal Album– which arrives weeks before Weezer (The Black …
Read More »TLC's Chilli on Weezer's Surprise 'No Scrubs' Cover: 'Clearly, They're Not Scrubs'
On Thursday, Weezer followed up the surprising success of their 2018 cover of Toto’s persistent hit “Africa” withThe Teal Album, a collection of10 faithful covers by the rock band ranging from Black Sabbath (“Paranoid”) to Michael Jackson (“Billie Jean”). The most surprising — and immediate fan favorite — has been …
Read More »5 Seconds of Summer Have Late-Night Drag Race in New 'Lie to Me' Video
5 Seconds of Summer play out a racetrack death-wish in the new “Lie to Me” video, the latest single off their 2018 album, Youngblood. Filmed at Los Angeles’ Irwindale Speedway, the members of 5SOS mope around the track, walking slowly or even hanging out in one of the race cars, like lead …
Read More »Maroon 5 Keyboardist Defends Band's Decision to Play Super Bowl Halftime Show
Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton has defended the band’s controversial decision to headline the Super Bowl LIII. Maroon 5 have faced a backlash for aligning with the NFL after numerous artists, including Rihanna and Cardi B, declined to perform at the Super Bowl in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. “I think …
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