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Elton John rumoured to headline Glastonbury as fans notice gap in schedule
NME - 25 Jun 2021 09:23
Is the Rocketman heading to Worthy Farm? The post Elton John rumoured to headline Glastonbury as fans notice gap in schedule appeared first on NME.
See Lenny Kravitz's Bahamas-Shot Video for 'Raise Vibration'
Rolling Stone - 25 Jun 2021 18:47
"We wanted to celebrate the beauty of the Bahamas in the video and try to capture the spirit of inspiration synonymous with the islands," singer says
'Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2' coming to PS5 with enhancements in August
NME - 25 Jun 2021 10:48
Back in May of this year, a rather strange announcement was made regarding 'Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2', whereby it was delayed, but only on PlayStation 5, with the hold up being due to "unforeseen technical issues...
Prince Was Never Afraid of Any Band. Then He Created the Time
Rolling Stone - 25 Jun 2021 16:00
Lead singer Morris Day looks back on the origins of the funk group, whose debut album turns 40 in July
Michael B. Jordan to Change Rum Name After Criticism From Nicki Minaj & More
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 02:13
Michael B. Jordan will change the name of his rum brand after sparking online criticism, including from Nicki Minaj, following its launch earlier this month.
Hot 97 Summer Jam 2021 Lineup
Stereogum - 25 Jun 2021 23:29
After taking last year off, New York hip-hop radio station Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam is coming back to the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on 8/22. The stadium show will boast performances from Aboogie,...
Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' 10th Anniversary Edition Is Here: Stream It Now
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 10:40
To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Mother Monster shares a tenth anniversary edition of the poptastic classic.
The Vaccines announce fifth album 'Back In Love City' and share title track
NME - 25 Jun 2021 10:39
The fifth record from The Vaccines is set to arrive in September The post The Vaccines announce fifth album ‘Back In Love City’ and share title track appeared first on NME.
Madonna Premieres 'No Fear, Courage, Resist' at Times Square for Pride Weekend
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 09:44
There’s no brighter tourist destination than Times Square, and no bigger pop star than Madonna.
Essence Fest 2021 Virtual Lineup Includes DJ Khaled, Tank, Jazmine Sullivan & More Performing
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 02:22
The star-studded virtual daytime and nighttime lineup of performers set to impress fans during the 2021 Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has been announced.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum - 25 Jun 2021 23:35
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week (the eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight). This week’s countdown is below, and you can listen to a playlist of a...
Gift of Gab's Death Mourned by Chief Xcel, Questlove, El-P, Chuck D & More
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 23:57
Questlove, Run the Jewels' El-P, Public Enemy's Chuck D and more are mourning Timothy "Gift of Gab" Parker of hip-hop duo Blackalicious, who passed away on June 18. He was 50.
Paramore's songs from 'Twilight' soundtrack are now available on Spotify
NME - 25 Jun 2021 15:42
'Decode' and 'I Caught Myself' are up now The post Paramore’s songs from ‘Twilight’ soundtrack are now available on Spotify appeared first on NME.
Young Thug Shouts Out His Maid for Returning $10,000 She Found in His Jeans
Complex - 25 Jun 2021 23:56
Young Thug took to Instagram to shout out his maid, who he said returned $10,000 she had found in his jeans. The rapper said she was "a real one" for the act.
Shut Up, Dude: This Week's Best And Worst Comments
Stereogum - 25 Jun 2021 23:51
I just dropped my daughter off at sleepaway camp where the kids will have to survive without Roblox and TikTok for the summer. They are allowed old-school non-internet enabled iPods for music, though. I filled a 7th Gen ...
Arcade Fire launch new 'Past Lives' series, sharing archive gig footage
NME - 25 Jun 2021 23:51
The band have shared a performance of 'No Cars Go' at Primavera Sound 2017 to kick off The post Arcade Fire launch new ‘Past Lives’ series, sharing archive gig footage appeared first on NME.
Moses Barrow AKA Shyne Named Leader Of Political Party In Belize
Hip-Hop Wired - 25 Jun 2021 23:51
Recently, Barrow was named the leader of a powerful Belizean political party as he continues his rise as an elected official.
Montreux Jazz festival cancels UK artists' sets over travel restrictions
NME - 25 Jun 2021 23:25
Rag'n'Bone Man, Inhaler and more will no longer play the Swiss event next month The post Montreux Jazz festival cancels UK artists’ sets over travel restrictions appeared first on NME.
Are Cult Legends Sparks the World's Most Interesting Band?
Rolling Stone - 25 Jun 2021 23:13
Rolling Stone Music Now podcast features Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks, along with Edgar Wright, director of 'The Sparks Brothers'
First Out: New Music From Greyson Chance, Pabllo Vittar, Lucy Dacus & More
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 23:10
From Greyson Chance's long-awaited new album, to Pabllo Vittar's bop-filled celebration, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below.
Can Touring Artists Require Road Crews To Get Vaccinated?
Billboard - 25 Jun 2021 23:07
As touring returns and artists seek fully vaccinated crews, questions remain.
RZA (As Bobby Digital) - "Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater"
Stereogum - 25 Jun 2021 23:05
A couple of months ago, RZA revived his persona Bobby Digital for the first time in 13 years with the single "Pugilism" from his forthcoming album Bobby Digital: Digital Potions. It originated in 1998, and the last time ...