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Phil Wiggins, Virtuoso of the Blues Harmonica, Dies at 69
The New York Times - 18 May 2024 19:38
First as half of the duo Cephas and Wiggins and later on his own, he was one of the best-known musicians playing the style known as the Piedmont blues.
Zac Brown 'Took the Steps Necessary' to Protect Family With Kelly Yazdi Lawsuit, Singer Says
Billboard - 19 May 2024 01:45
Brown, who is separated from estranged wife Kelly Yazdi, tells Billboard he wishes to "protect my family from online harassment and speculation."
BBC "explainer" newsreader Ros Atkins to DJ at Glastonbury 2024
NME - 19 May 2024 01:33
The journalist says he is "astonished" and it is "incomprehensible" that he is on the Glastonbury bill The post BBC “explainer” newsreader Ros Atkins to DJ at Glastonbury 2024 appeared first on NME.
Paul Weller says getting older has made him more "experimental" and "open-minded"
NME - 19 May 2024 00:25
The Modfather releases his new album '66' next week, one day ahead of his 66th birthday The post Paul Weller says getting older has made him more “experimental” and “open-minded” appeared first on NME.
Billie Eilish Dances and Sings Along to Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Drake Diss
Billboard - 18 May 2024 23:56
K. Dot's track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May.
Watch Lana Del Rey sing 'Sweet Home Alabama' with Jelly Roll at Hangout Festival
NME - 18 May 2024 23:28
The song rounded out Del Rey's headline show on night one of the Alabama festival The post Watch Lana Del Rey sing ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ with Jelly Roll at Hangout Festival appeared first on NME.
GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Thanks LADY GAGA For Inspiring Launch Of THE SCARS FOUNDATION
Blabbermouth - 18 May 2024 23:02
In a new interview with Katie Daryl of AXS TV's "Now Listen", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke about the inspiration for the 2019 launch of a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness surrounding mental he...
'Challengers' Is Going Viral Online: Here's How to Stream the Movie Online
Billboard - 18 May 2024 23:01
The sports drama starring Zendaya scored an early streaming release on May 17.
Britney Spears Says Foot Injury Is 'Already Better,' Dishes on Wild Mexico Trip
Billboard - 18 May 2024 22:11
The pop star twisted her ankle at a Los Angeles hotel in early May.
Lil Yachty doesn't think Drake either won or lost beef with Kendrick Lamar
NME - 18 May 2024 21:51
"It was an honour and blessing to be able to experience it first hand" The post Lil Yachty doesn’t think Drake either won or lost beef with Kendrick Lamar appeared first on NME.
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES Have Begun Mixing Debut Album From New Project
Blabbermouth - 18 May 2024 21:11
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has revealed that "mixing has begun" on his collaborative new project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. In addition, he and Adam are in the process of "finding...
Billie Eilish calls Jesse Rutherford "one of my favourite people"
NME - 18 May 2024 20:59
Eilish dated the frontman of The Neighbourhood for seven months in 2022 and 2023 The post Billie Eilish calls Jesse Rutherford “one of my favourite people” appeared first on NME.
L.A. District Attorney Explains Why Diddy Can't Be Prosecuted Over Cassie Ventura Hotel Video
Billboard - 18 May 2024 20:35
A 2016 surveillance video appears to show the hip-hop mogul attacking his then-girlfriend.
Listen to Head Automatica's first new music since 2006 with prowling new single 'Bear The Cross'
NME - 18 May 2024 20:21
The band, led by Glassjaw's Daryl Palumbo, resurfaced in 2023 The post Listen to Head Automatica’s first new music since 2006 with prowling new single ‘Bear The Cross’ appeared first on NME.
See Lzzy Hale Make Her Debut as Skid Row's Singer at Illinois Gig
Rolling Stone - 18 May 2024 19:37
Halestrom rocker leads the glam metal act through over a dozen tracks in her first performance as "acting front person"
Cillian Murphy to return in Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later'
NME - 18 May 2024 19:36
The first of a new trilogy in the zombie franchise arrives in 2025 The post Cillian Murphy to return in Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later’ appeared first on NME.
Watch Lana Del Rey & Jelly Roll Sing "Sweet Home Alabama" In Alabama
Stereogum - 18 May 2024 19:25
Yesterday was the first day of the Hangout Music Festival. Lana Del Rey headlined the Alabama event, and the singer brought out Jelly Roll for a performance of “Sweet Home Alabama” to close her set.
Reyna Roberts, Alice Randall Highlight Black Contributions to Country Music at Nashville Event
Rolling Stone - 18 May 2024 19:12
"Black genius has been constantly denied in America," said the songwriter Randall, who was part of the Black Music Action Coalition's Three Chords and the Actual Truth panel
A New DISMEMBER Album Will Definitely Happen: 'We Are Writing New Music Individually'
Blabbermouth - 18 May 2024 18:54
In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, bassist Richard Cabeza of Swedish death metal pioneers DISMEMBER was asked if there is any possibility of fans getting some new music from the band soon. He responded (as transcri...
Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Covers 'All The Young Dudes' At First Show Of 'The Mandrake Project' U.K. Tour
Blabbermouth - 18 May 2024 18:30
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson kicked off his 2024 U.K. solo tour Thursday night (May 16) in Wolverhampton. The gig at The Halls was the first of a six-date U.K. run, which is also making stops in Glasgow, Manchest...
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Bring Out Lily Allen For "Smile" In London
Stereogum - 18 May 2024 18:12
Olivia Rodrigo is currently on her massive GUTS tour. Last month, the pop star brought out Jewel on stage for "You Were Meant For Me" in New York; last night, she was joined by Lily Allen for “Smile” in London.
Tommy Lee Lawsuit: Jane Doe Dismisses Helicopter Assault Claim With Hope to File Again
Rolling Stone - 18 May 2024 18:00
The woman who claims drummer sexually assaulted her in a helicopter dismissed her claim Friday but intends to file it again if proposed legislation becomes law in California, her lawyer tells Rolling Stone