Defined as much by the thrust as it is the texture of its instrumentation, Covers is definitely no ordinary cover album. Whether he’s crooning to a sophisticated club beat in “That’s the Way Love Goes” or straddling something a little more temperamental in “Being With You” alongside Lisa G. Allen, Ronnue is a picture of self-control in
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Chicago rapper G Herbo has pled not guilty to a series of federal charges, including aggravated identity theft and aiding and abetting a larger fraud scheme, according to the Chicago Tribune. He entered his plea via videoconference from a home in Los Angeles. He faces up to six years in prison if he’s convicted at
Gabourey Sidibe didn’t need a super offensive photo to check Twista for posting a disgusting, bullying meme — she just destroyed him with words, and even got him to apologize … but that may not be nearly enough. The “Precious” star brilliantly clapped back at the fast-spitting MC after he posted a meme displaying a
Caroline Polachek has shared a collection of remixes of tracks from her solo LP Pang. The remixes come courtesy of Toro y Moi, George Clanton, Oklou, and PC Music’s umru. Toro y Moi’s remix, of “Hit Me Where It Hurts,” features vocals from Deftones’ Chino Moreno. Hear the remixes below. Next year, on April 16,
When you’ve got the kind of tonal presence that a band like Scythian does, all you need is a moderate groove like that of the song “Sail Away Johnny” to set forth an emotionality few of your closest rivals are going to be capable of competing with. A tempered attitude is key when making something
Play video content Exclusive Ann Marie — who’s been arrested and is facing charges in the shooting of her male friend — was screaming and pleading for help on the phone before emergency responders arrived. The R&B singer’s obviously overcome with emotions on the 911 call — obtained by TMZ — but it doesn’t shed
Jay Electronica’s Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn) has disappeared from TIDAL. The long-shelved album was leaked earlier this year, before it got released exclusively on TIDAL on October 5. Jay Electronica’s official debut album, A Written Testimony, was released in March 2020 and is still available to stream across platforms. Prior to
Exclusive Business is booming for the young artist whose Kamala Harris portrait made a big splash — he just wrapped up a special order from Janelle Monae!!! Tyler Gordon is the Bay Area teen who wowed Kamala and the country with his portrait of the Vice President-elect … and his reps tell us his latest
Neil Young has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, as The New York Times’ Ben Sisario notes. Online records, viewed by Pitchfork, show that Young filed to dismiss his claims with prejudice today (December 7). After years of objecting to Donald Trump’s use of his music, Neil Young formally sued the Trump
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? To be able to visit Heaven to see my mama and loved ones who have gone too soon! How often do you set goals for yourself? Daily and I also do a yearly vision/dream board! How do you manage stress? A Nashville Getaway,
Exclusive Spectacular Blue Smith won’t be having a spectacular time, or any kinda time, inside Disney World — the mouse folk are pissed the rapper allegedly socked one of its employees. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ … the Pretty Ricky member is now prohibited from entering all of the Walt Disney
Bad Bunny’s EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO is the No. 1 album in America this week, which means that for the first time in the Billboard album chart’s 62-year history, the No. 1 LP is an entirely Spanish-language album. It debuted with 116,000 equivalent album units, Billboard reports. Miley Cyrus’ Plastic Hearts debuted at No.
“Mundane” is the latest single from Indian singer/songwriter Mali. From her sophomore effort Caution To The Wind, Mali’s drive for perfection is almost accomplished. And maybe it’s not perfection she seeks, but rather to find meaning in her life. “Mundane” for all its memorable bells and equally enamoring whistles, is at its core, a song
Chance the Rapper is a study in redundancy … this according to none other than Dionne Warwick, and her words sent Chance into orbit!!! Dionne tweeted Saturday night, “If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.” Solid point, Dionne. Chance flipped
Rema has released the new single “Peace of Mind.” He explained in a statement, “In the song, I talked about how much I yearn for peace because of the thoughts and voices in my head due to what I’m facing personally and what my people are facing as well.” Rema continued, “So many bad things
Exclusive Jeremih has beat COVID!!! He’s been released from the hospital and is at home recovering … TMZ has learned. Jeremih tells TMZ, “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful.” The R&B
Jeremih has been released from the hospital after a stay for severe complications from COVID-19, as TMZ reports. In comments given to the outlet, the singer said: First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be
Louis Miller is a man on a mission in the new single “Drop on the Leaf,” and I think that mission is to create an emotional center through melodicism – or even the absence of. From the moment we press the play button on “Drop on the Leaf” forward, there’s a constant juxtaposition of texture
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Morgan Wallen has a plan to make sure he’s not booted from his second crack at ‘SNL’ … but his strategy already has some gaping holes of his own doing. We got the country music star in New York City Friday and our photog asked him how he’s planning to
VERZUZ has announced that Ashanti and Keyshia Cole are set to face off in the latest edition of the livestreamed battle program on December 12 at 8PM ET. Check out the full details below. Earlier this year, Ashanti appeared with Megan Thee Stallion on DaBaby’s “Nasty” from his album Blame It on Baby; her last
Breaking News Teyana Taylor‘s had it up to HERE with the music biz making her feel “super under appreciated as an artist” … so she’s announcing her retirement. Teyana made the surprise announcement Friday while touting Spotify’s year-round stats feature dubbed “2020 Artist Wrapped” … praising fans for playing her music all over the world
Justin Timberlake joined Ant Clemons performed their new song “Better Days” at Stacey Abrams’ Rock the Runoff Virtual Concert Thursday night (December 3). Hosted by Stacey Abrams, the event was a fundraiser for Fair Fight Action to help voter-mobilization efforts leading up to Georgia’s runoff senate elections. Check it out below. Clemons broke through in
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Smokey Robinson‘s going to bat for the American Red Cross … with a moving new rendition of a classic he calls one of the best songs ever written. The Motown icon joined “TMZ Live” Thursday and, in true Smokey fashion, beautifully and meticulously explained why he and other stars joined
Elvis Costello and Iggy Pop have released “No Flag (en Français),” a reworking of the protest song found on Costello’s most recent album Hey Clockface that features the Stooges leader singing lead vocals in French. Though the two musicians have been friends for decades, the new version of “No Flag” marks the first time they’ve
Wanna live like the King of Rock and Roll? It’s possible for whoever snatches up the home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley enjoyed their honeymoon … but it’ll cost a pretty penny. The so-called Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs has hit the market again for a cool $2.5 million. The crib’s famous because Elvis
Chicago rapper G Herbo is facing federal charges including aggravated identity theft and aiding and abetting a larger fraud scheme, as the Chicago Tribune reports and Pitchfork can confirm via court documents. The 14-count indictment alleges that Herbo was involved in a defrauding scheme alongside eight other defendants. Among the defendants is alleged ringleader Antonio
Barack and Michelle Obama‘s youngest daughter’s just like college-aged daughters all around the world … because she’s blowing up on TikTok. Former first kid Sasha is the standout star of one of those choreographed TikTok dance vids with a handful of her college friends … appearing front and center as they bust moves to Popp
In October, the first installment of Netflix’s Song Exploder series aired. Now, the platform has announced Song Exploder (Volume 2), which will feature interviews with Nine Inch Nails, Dua Lipa, the Killers, and more. Watch the official trailer for the show below. The next volume of Song Exploder will premiere December 15. Netflix announced that
Breaking News BTS is so big, they just forced their government to give ’em a longer leash on when they’ll have to drop everything and enlist in the military … which is unprecedented. South Korea has long had a law called the Military Service Act — which requires every able-bodied male in the country to
The Strokes have shared a new video for their The New Abnormal track “The Adults Are Talking.” In the visual, the band faces off against a team of robots in a baseball game. The Strokes lose 56-1 but celebrate like they’ve won the World Series. Watch the Strokes’ video, directed by Roman Coppola, below. Roman