Donda’s House, the foundation co-founded by Kanye West in honor of the rapper’s late mother, issued a statement Saturday in response to West’s recent pro-Trump tweets. “While we cannot and do not speak for Kanye West and his views, we can and will speak up for the youth that we …
Read More »Pusha-T Details Kanye West-Produced 'Daytona' Album
Pusha-T has finally released the details for his third solo album, Daytona, due out digitally on Friday. The seven-song record was produced byKanye West, who guests on the track “What Would Meek Do?” Pusha-T reportedly spent more than a year working on the record. “Daytona represents the fact that I …
Read More »Hear Robbie Fulks, Linda Gail Lewis' Rowdy New Duet 'Wild Wild Wild'
The rip-roaring spirit of early rock & roll looks to be alive and well in 2018 thanks to the all-killer pairing of Robbie Fulks and Linda Gail Lewis, who are dropping their new collaborative LP Wild! Wild! Wild! this summer via Chicago’s Bloodshot Records. Driven by a boogie-friendly bottom end …
Read More »See Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato's 'Fall in Line' Duet at BBMAs
Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato united for a dramatic, authoritative performance of their collaborative single “Fall in Line” during theBillboard Music Awards. “Fall in Line” is a slow, heaving ballad, with plenty of opportunities for vocal acrobatics for Aguilera and Lovato. Both singers were dressed in shiny black leather like …
Read More »How Janet Jackson's 'Janet.' Broke New Ground for Black Female Sexuality
In September 1993, Janet Jackson appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone for the second time. She had released Janet. several months earlier, an album that was already a smash success and a provocative exploration of female pleasure and unbridled sexuality. The LP’s cover showed a tight close-up of her …
Read More »Tenacious D Plot First Tour in Five Years, Tease New Album
Tenacious D will embark on their first North American tour in five years this fall as they continue work on the follow-up to their 2012 album, Rize of the Fenix. The rock-comedy duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass will kick off their eight-date run November 3rd at the Kings …
Read More »Watch Kelly Clarkson's Optimistic 'Meaning of Life' Video
Kelly Clarkson navigates a dark, crumbling mansion – and emerges into the sunlight – in her new “Meaning of Life” video. The singer opens the clip strolling through empty rooms littered with peeling paint, debris and a fallen chandelier. But Clarkson gains confidence as the song’s message blooms into optimism …
Read More »Hear Nick Jonas, DJ Mustard's Rave-Ready New Song 'Anywhere'
Nick Jonasteamed up with DJ Mustard for the EDM single “Anywhere.” The track is Jonas’ first new single this year. Mustard steps away from his typically bass-heavy hip-hop production that’s been heard on songs he’s done with the likes of Jeremih, Tinashe and Kid Ink for a more atmospheric sound. …
Read More »Hear Dave Matthews Band's Reflective New Song 'Samurai Cop'
Dave Matthews Band previewed their upcoming ninth LP, Come Tomorrow, with the record’s chiming lead single, “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin).” The arena-friendly track opens with a palm-muted, U2-style electric guitar and subtly elevates with Carter Beauford’s intricate drumming and Tim Reynolds’ guitar solo. Throughout the reflective track, which the …
Read More »Dierks Bentley to Receive Merle Haggard Spirit Award at ACM Honors
The Academy of Country Music has announced the recipients of its special honors, with Dierks Bentley tapped to receive the ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award, in recognition of a career that has spanned eight albums and blazed a unique trail with his artistry, just as the award’s namesake did during …
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