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Broadway's 'Slave Play' Creative Team & Producers Donate $10,000 to National Bailout Fund
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 21:49
The creative team and producers behind Broadway's Slave Play voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter movement in a statement yesterday (June 3) and donated $10,000 to the National Bailout Fund.
Killer Mike hits back at American footballer Drew Brees' claim that taking a knee "disrespects the flag"
NME - 4 Jun 2020 15:46
Brees has now issued a lengthy apology The post Killer Mike hits back at American footballer Drew Brees’ claim that taking a knee “disrespects the flag” appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries,...
Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini and Others Salute Unheralded Helpers on 'CMT Celebrates Our Heroes'
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 05:09
CMT pivoted away from its annual awards show to herald coronavirus heroes.
Spotify Agrees to Match $10 Million In Employee Donations to Combat Racism
Digital Music News - 4 Jun 2020 19:31
Following public criticism from an activist employee, leading music streaming service Spotify has reportedly agreed to match $10 million in team member donations to combat racism. A Spotify employee published the mention...
Robert Earl Keen to Play Social-Distanced Shows at Texas Club
Rolling Stone - 4 Jun 2020 18:56
Reduced capacity concerts set for June 12th and 13th at Gruene Hall
Radiohead to Stream 2008's In Rainbows From the Basement
SPIN - 4 Jun 2020 17:19
A few weeks ago, Radiohead shared a performance of their 2011 film The King of Limbs From the Basement. At the time, the band had only showcased previous live sets. This week, they're doing the same thing as a few weeks ...
Alicia Keys Shares Touching Poem to Her Son: 'My Beautiful Baby Boy, So Curious and Pure'
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 16:13
Alicia Keys unveiled a sweet piece of poetry dedicated to her son on Wednesday (June 3) in honor of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement.
Still Mixing It Up While Clubs Are Closed: Marshmello & Halsey, Don Diablo & More Stay-at-Home DJ Picks
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 23:45
Each week, Billboard is polling club DJs, with venues shuttered due to the coronavirus.
Tool Officially Cancel Tour So As Not To Tie Up Fans' Money
Stereogum - 4 Jun 2020 23:13
After coming back last year with the triumphant and long-awaited album Fear Inoculum, Tool were planning to spend their spring on a North American arena tour. They were two shows into that tour when the pandemic hit. (Ma...
Latin Remix of the Week: Prince Royce Recruits Myke Towers for the Urban-Bachata 'Carita De Inocente'
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 22:48
Prince Royce dropped the remix to his latest bachata hit “Carita de Inocente,” recruiting urbano artist Myke Towers. Listen to it on Billboard.
Here's Where Kanye, Rihanna, and Drake Rank on 'Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities List
Complex - 4 Jun 2020 19:49
'Forbes' just unveiled its annual list of the world's highest-paid celebrities on Thursday, and Kanye West is among the top earners thanks to his Yeezy brand.
Beyoncé Encourages Fans to 'Remain Aligned and Focused' in Fight for Justice
Complex - 4 Jun 2020 15:36
Beyoncé previously spoke out on the murder of George Floyd by directing fans to a petition calling for additional charges to be brought against the cops.
Archers Of Loaf - "Talking Over Talk"
Stereogum - 4 Jun 2020 03:04
Reunited North Carolina indie rock heroes Archers Of Loaf may not be touring this year after all thanks to COVID-19, but they're continuing to roll out their first new songs in 22 years. So far we've heard "Raleigh Days"...
Ridley Scott has considered making 'Alien: Covenant' sequel
NME - 4 Jun 2020 23:47
The last film arrived in 2017 The post Ridley Scott has considered making ‘Alien: Covenant’ sequel appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM.
System Of A Down Members Clash Over Trump, Announce Shows With Korn
Stereogum - 4 Jun 2020 23:46
System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian and drummer John Dolmayan are both extremely vocal about their political views. They also happen to have extremely different political views.
Japan's Man With A Mission Shares Track List of Upcoming Greatest-Hits Collection
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 23:27
Japanese band MAN WITH A MISSION shared the track list for the third album in their trilogy of 10th anniversary projects, called MAN WITH A "BEST" MISSION.
Snoop Dogg Says He Was 'Brainwashed' to Think He Couldn't Vote Because of Criminal Record
Complex - 4 Jun 2020 23:23
Snoop Dogg joined Big Boi on the Real 92.3 to talk about how he plans to vote for the first time this year, after being "brainwashed" to believe he couldn't.
Hezekiah Walker Performs 'Every Praise' at George Floyd's Private Memorial
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 23:07
Hezekiah Walker performed his uplifting worship anthem "Every Praise" toward the end of George Floyd's private memorial in Minneapolis, Minn. Thursday (June 4).
Summerfest Milwaukee Officially Cancelled After September Postponement
Digital Music News - 4 Jun 2020 23:02
Summerfest Milwaukee executives have canceled their much-anticipated event's 2020 edition due to uncertainty stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.'s board of directors made t...
Major Lazer & Marcus Mumford Top Adult Alternative Songs Chart With 'Lay Your Head on Me'
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 22:59
Major Lazer leads with its first entry on the list.
Sara Bareilles, Debra Messing & More Applaud New York Theaters Opening Their Doors for Protestors
Billboard - 4 Jun 2020 22:50
On Wednesday (June 3), organizers began using the hashtag #OpenYourLobby, calling on theaters to allow protestors inside their buildings to rest and get supplies.
TWISTED SISTER Will Be The Focus Of Upcoming Episode Of REELZ Documentary Series 'Breaking The Band'
Blabbermouth - 4 Jun 2020 22:41
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, who has narrated the Reelz documentary series "Breaking The Band" since its 2018 premiere, has revealed to the New York Post that a future episode of the show will chronicle the demise...