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Ginger Pooley Was a Teenage Smashing Pumpkins Superfan. Then She Joined the Band
Rolling Stone - 30 Dec 2023 16:00
Pooley played bass for Billy Corgan and a new Pumpkins lineup when the group hit the road in 2007, a journey that eventually took her on tour...with Glee?
Michael Eavis leads 2024 New Year Honours list
NME - 30 Dec 2023 11:10
Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, Leona Lewis, Emilia Clarke and the Lionesses have also been honoured The post Michael Eavis leads 2024 New Year Honours list appeared first on NME.
Spotify's 138% Gain Leads Billboard Global Music Index's 31% Improvement in 2023
Billboard - 30 Dec 2023 02:34
In the final week of 2023, the 20-stock music index gained 1.1% to 1,534.07.
Selena Gomez Looks Back on 2023 With 'Moments in Time' Photos of Sister Gracie & Friends
Billboard - 30 Dec 2023 22:42
The gallery also featured memorable images with Nicola Peltz Beckham and Sofia Carson.
BLAZE BAYLEY: 'Sometimes People Don't Know The Power Of Words'
Blabbermouth - 30 Dec 2023 22:06
In a recent interview with Spain's Made In Metal, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, said that words hold immense power -- they can uplift, wound, inspire and destr...
HHW Gaming Presents The 2023 Video Game Wrap-Up
Hip-Hop Wired - 30 Dec 2023 21:18
2023 was great year to be a fan of video games.
Maurice Hines, Tap Dance Icon, Dies at 80
Billboard - 30 Dec 2023 21:13
He starred alongside his brother, Gregory, in Francis Ford Coppola's 1984 film "The Cotton Club."
DON DOKKEN Says DOKKEN Members Split Money Equally In Early Days: 'Looking Back, I Could Say It Was A Stupid Thing To Do'
Blabbermouth - 30 Dec 2023 20:59
In a recent interview with the "On The Road To Rock With Clint Switzer" podcast, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken explained why he and his bandmates decided in the beginning to split their songwriting royalties equally between t...
Paula Abdul Sues 'American Idol' Producer Nigel Lythgoe Over Sexual Assault Claims
Billboard - 30 Dec 2023 19:48
The singer-dancer claims that the producer sexually assaulted her during two alleged incidents.
Rob Sheffield's Top 25 Songs of 2023
Rolling Stone - 30 Dec 2023 19:00
Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, and other highlights from a vibrant, chaotic, glorious mess of a year
Watch Ratboys Make Their National TV Debut On CBS Saturday Sessions
Stereogum - 30 Dec 2023 18:26
In August, Ratboys shared The Window, which was our Album Of The Week. It also landed the Chicago indie rock quartet on our list of the Best Albums of 2023. Today, they brought the title track, “Morning Zoo,” and “...
Paula Abdul Sues American Idol Producer For Sexual Assault
Stereogum - 30 Dec 2023 18:13
Paula Abdul has accused Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County on Friday.
Watch Pro-Shot Video Of KK'S PRIEST's Entire Performance At 2023 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
Blabbermouth - 30 Dec 2023 18:06
The BloodstockfestivalsYouTube channel has uploaded professionally filmed video of KK'S PRIEST's entire August 13, 2023 performance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Che...
BRIAN FAIR: New SHADOWS FALL Music Is 'Sick'
Blabbermouth - 30 Dec 2023 17:26
In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, Brian Fair reflected on SHADOWS FALL's decision to reunite for a concert in December 2021 at The Palladium in Worcester in the band's native Massachusetts. The 48-year-old singer,...
Paula Abdul files lawsuit against 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe over sexual assault claims
NME - 30 Dec 2023 17:12
Allegations include sexual assault, harassment, gender violence and negligence The post Paula Abdul files lawsuit against ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe over sexual assault claims appeared first on NME.
Bad Bunny Gives Back in Puerto Rico & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Billboard - 30 Dec 2023 17:00
Plus, Shakira receives her own statue in Barranquilla.
Rob Sheffield's Top 20 Albums of 2023
Rolling Stone - 30 Dec 2023 17:00
From mega-pop sensations to underground gems
These are Elton John's favourite Christmas songs of 2023
NME - 30 Dec 2023 16:22
They include one of his own famous hits The post These are Elton John’s favourite Christmas songs of 2023 appeared first on NME.
JOEY JORDISON's Estate Sues SLIPKNOT, Accuses Band Of 'Callously' Using His Death 'As Marketing' For Latest Album
Blabbermouth - 30 Dec 2023 15:42
According to TMZ, Joey Jordison's estate has filed a lawsuit against SLIPKNOT, accusing the band of profiting off his death after "abruptly" kicking the drummer out of the group by e-mail a decade ago. In the lawsuit, wh...
ARCH ENEMY Splits With Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS, Announces Replacement
Blabbermouth - 30 Dec 2023 15:27
ARCH ENEMY has "amicably" parted ways with longtime guitarist Jeff Loomis. ARCH ENEMY founder and chief songwriter Michael Amott comments: "It's been a joy having Jeff play with ARCH ENEMY for close to a decade, we truly...
Here's who's playing Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2023
NME - 30 Dec 2023 14:30
The annual knees up goes out on New Year's Eve The post Here’s who’s playing Jools Holland’s Hootenanny 2023 appeared first on NME.
Kanye West baffles fans after sharing photo wearing retro Portsmouth football shirt
NME - 30 Dec 2023 13:36
"Up Ye Blues" The post Kanye West baffles fans after sharing photo wearing retro Portsmouth football shirt appeared first on NME.