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Adam Lambert calls Donald Trump "a joke, a liar and a cancer"
NME - 1 Jun 2020 16:52
"Repeat after me: I will not tell black folks how to feel, protest, or mourn" The post Adam Lambert calls Donald Trump “a joke, a liar and a cancer” appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Ticke...
Lorde sends e-mail to fans calling police brutality "racist, sickening and unsurprising"
NME - 1 Jun 2020 16:24
"I know that white silence right now is more damaging than someone's wack protest selfie" The post Lorde sends e-mail to fans calling police brutality “racist, sickening and unsurprising” appeared first on NME Music ...
Jay-Z Releases Statement in Response to George Floyd Murder and Racial Injustice
Complex - 1 Jun 2020 05:12
Jay-Z also touched upon his Sunday conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and urged Attorney General Keith Ellison to do the right thing.
Travis Scott On Racial Injustice: 'The Rage That We Are Feeling Is From Direct Personal Experience'
Complex - 1 Jun 2020 04:14
Travis Scott took to Instagram, where he wrote that his heart goes out to those who've "suffered loss based on this type of senseless injustice and brutality."
Cardi B calls on people to vote in order to "take power" following George Floyd death
NME - 1 Jun 2020 16:13
The rapper has been vocal over the past week on the outrage that's been sparked by Floyd's death The post Cardi B calls on people to vote in order to “take power” following George Floyd death appeared first on NME Mu...
Killer Mike Issues Urgent Plea For Peaceful Organizing Amid George Floyd Protests: 'We Have to Be Better'
Billboard - 1 Jun 2020 16:10
A a press conference with Atlanta's mayor, Run the Jewels' Killer Mike issued an urgent plea over the weekend for calm amid rising tensions during coast-to-coast protests over the police-involved death of George Floyd.
'Lord of the Rings' director reveals Sean Bean was reading iconic Mordor speech on camera
NME - 1 Jun 2020 14:47
"That entire speech was written the night before" The post ‘Lord of the Rings’ director reveals Sean Bean was reading iconic Mordor speech on camera appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Ticke...
Music Industry To Stage Blackout In Solidarity With Black Community Following GEORGE FLOYD Death
Blabbermouth - 1 Jun 2020 04:59
A number of record labels and other music industry members have joined forces to make June 2 "Black Out Tuesday" in response to the killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was kil...
The National Guitarist Aaron Dessner Responds to Being Bizarrely Accused of Organizing Riots
SPIN - 1 Jun 2020 04:46
As the protests have carried on throughout the weekend following the murder of George Floyd, one of the strangest developments has to do with the National guitarist Aaron Dessner. Some right-wing Twitter accounts have ac...
John Legend Reminds Protesters to Stay Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Billboard - 1 Jun 2020 02:42
With protests happening nationwide, John Legend is warning those out in the crowd that COVID-19 is still a very real and deadly virus.
Bandcamp to donate 100% of profits for 24 hours to support "racial justice, equality and change"
NME - 1 Jun 2020 23:48
The site will donate 100% of profits to The NAACP Legal Defense Fund on June 17 The post Bandcamp to donate 100% of profits for 24 hours to support “racial justice, equality and change” appeared first on NME Music Ne...
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's "Rain on Me" Debuts at No. 1
Complex - 1 Jun 2020 23:29
Lady Gaga's new collaboration with Ariana Grande has debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making it Gaga's fifth No. 1 and Grande's fourth.
Gunna's 'Wunna' Debuts at Number One as Atlanta Rap Owns the Albums Chart
Rolling Stone - 1 Jun 2020 23:11
The 1975 and BTS member Suga also enjoyed Top Ten debuts
'Verzuz': Kirk Franklin & Fred Hammond Bring 'Moment of Healing,' New Music Video Announcement
Billboard - 1 Jun 2020 02:01
Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest 'Verzuz' battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week.
Former SKID ROW And SAIGON KICK Drummer PHIL VARONE's Autobiographical Movie And Soundtrack Due In October
Blabbermouth - 1 Jun 2020 23:47
Former SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone is working on an autobiographical movie and accompanying soundtrack called "30 Yrs A Drummer". Originally scheduled for release in March 2020, it is now due in October....
Ty Dolla $ign Demands Change in New Song With Skrillex, Ant Clemons & More: Listen to a Snippet
Billboard - 1 Jun 2020 23:22
Ty Dolla $ign voiced how apparent police brutality in America continues to be following the unlawful murder of George Floyd in a new song he recorded last night (May 31).
AFM & SAG-AFTRA Owes Session Musicians and Background Vocalists $46 Million -- Here's How Eligible Performers Can Get Paid
Digital Music News - 1 Jun 2020 23:20
As part of a proposed settlement with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) & SAG-AFTRA, certain session musicians and background vocalists will receive a total of nearly $46 million in owed, previously unpaid royal...
HHW Gaming Review: 'Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath" Gives NetherRealm's Fighter Some New Energy
Hip-Hop Wired - 1 Jun 2020 23:19
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath revigorates the fighting game by adding new stages, significant balance changes, Friendships for other characters, stage fatalities, and more.
Former Misfits drummer Joey Image has reportedly died aged 63
NME - 1 Jun 2020 23:14
Image played on some of Misfits best-loved early singles The post Former Misfits drummer Joey Image has reportedly died aged 63 appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM.
RS Charts: 'Rain On Me' Storms Top 100 Songs Chart
Rolling Stone - 1 Jun 2020 23:02
Solid streaming numbers, high digital sales help Chromatica single bump DaBaby, Roddy Ricch's "Rockstar"
Run The Jewels on George Floyd protests: "It feels like nobody gives a shit when you're black"
NME - 1 Jun 2020 22:49
"We have some action to do now. Giving a shit is the first phase: now let's progress it." The post Run The Jewels on George Floyd protests: “It feels like nobody gives a shit when you’re black” appeared first on NM...
Bob the Drag Queen & Peppermint Get Real on Why Saying 'Black Lives Matter' Is Important
Billboard - 1 Jun 2020 22:46
In a one-hour conversation posted to Bob's YouTube channel on Saturday (May 30), the two former Drag Race stars discussed the protests revolving around the death of George Floyd, and why it is vitally important to say ...