News Raymond Raposa, Who Recorded as Castanets, Dies at 41 The singer-songwriter was a longtime signee of Sufjan Stevens’ Asthmatic Kitty label By Madison Bloom July 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Raymond Raposa (Photo courtesy of Asthmatic Kitty Records). Facebook Twitter Raymond Raposa—the singer-songwriter who recorded under the name Castanets—has died at the age of 41.
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Beyoncé urged to remove ableist slur from new song Heated (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Beyoncé has confirmed that she will remove an ableist slur from new song “Heated”, just weeks after Lizzo removed the same word from her song “Grrrls”. The song, which appears on Beyoncé’s new album Renaissance, contains an offensive slur
Play video content madeincapri Jennifer Lopez has bounced from honeymoon to freedom fighter, headlining a UNICEF concert to help in the Ukrainian relief effort. J Lo took the stage at a 14th-century monastery in Capri, and she looked pretty incredible in a zebra-print getup with feathers and glitz. And this is a shocker … she
News Tom Scharpling Hosted a 24-Hour Best Show With Dozens of Guests. How’s He Doing Now? Jarvis Cocker, Kurt Vile, Ty Segall, Sudan Archives, John Oliver, Conan O’Brien, Nathan Fielder, Mike Watt, Mary Lattimore, Jo Firestone, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, and many others appeared on the marathon episode By Evan Minsker July 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter
Play video content TMZ.com Elizabeth Olsen may or may not be present in the MCU going forward, but she certainly was present this weekend when it came to catching some live tunes … just take a look! Here’s the ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Avengers’ star rocking out Saturday at a Wild Hearts Tour stop in Berkeley, CA
News Lil Durk Injured in Stage Pyrotechnic Incident at Lollapalooza 2022 “Due to the incident that happened at Lollapalooza in Chicago on stage, I’ma take a break & focus on my health.” By Evan Minsker July 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lil Durk at Lollapalooza 2022 (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter During his performance at Lollapalooza
Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan was fatally ambushed by 5 gunmen … according to his father, who was there when his son was gunned down. The slain rapper’s dad, Kenyatta Scott, tells TMZ … he and JayDaYoungan were sitting in the front yard of their Louisiana home Wednesday evening when a black truck pulled up and
News Watch Metallica and Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn Play “Master of Puppets” Backstage at Lollapalooza 2022 The actor who plays metalhead Eddie Munson jammed with the band ahead of their headlining set on Thursday By Madison Bloom July 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Metallica and actor Joseph Quinn (Still from Netflix video). Facebook Twitter Joseph Quinn,
Play video content BACKGRID Dave Chappelle was letting it rip this weekend — smoking and singing songs next to Snoop Dogg up in Northern California … and the guy’s wife was in on the fun as well! The comedian was on hand Friday night at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, where he
News Activists Protest Lollapalooza 2022 Over Youth Curfew The city’s 10 p.m. weekend curfew is waived for ticketed events like the festival, which protestors say unfairly benefits wealthy tourists and white suburban teens while penalizing Black and Brown youth By Madison Bloom and Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lollapalooza 2022 (Photo by
Kate Bush is having a moment in 2022, which couldn’t be more clear than what’s happening this weekend — namely, thousands of people coming together to dance to one of her songs. It’s the singer’s 64th birthday Saturday, which also happens to coincide with ‘Wuthering Heights Day’ … an annual event where her legions of
News Watch Drake and Nelly Furtado Perform “I’m Like a Bird” at October World Weekend They also sang “Promiscuous” during the first night of Drake’s new Toronto-based concert series By Madison Bloom July 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Drake, Nelly Furtado (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter On Thursday (July 28), Drake kicked off his new
Britney Spears‘ tell-all is finally completed, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, but we’ve learned there’s a delay in releasing it and it all has to do with …. THE SUPPLY SHORTAGE! Sources close to Britney tell us … she recently wrapped up the dishy memoir, which is set to be published by Simon &
News Calvin Harris, Normani, Tinashe, and Offset Unite for New Song “New to You”: Listen From Harris’ Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, out next week By Jazz Monroe July 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Calvin Harris, Normani, Tinashe, Offset (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Calvin Harris has enlisted Normani, Tinashe, and Migos’ Offset for “New to You,”
Jennifer Lopez is putting the final touches on her performance — going through dress rehearsals for her charity concert over in Italy — and it looks like she’s preparing to bring the house down. J Lo is slated to roc the mic Saturday at a UNICEF benefit for Ukraine … and by the looks of
News King Princess Dedicates New “Let Us Die” Video to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins: Watch Hawkins played drums on the Hold On Baby song By Allison Hussey July 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter King Princess in “Let Us Die,” directed by Quinn Wilson Facebook Twitter King Princess has released her new album Hold On Baby, and,
Shakira will do more than 8 years in a Spanish prison … if prosecutors get their way. Prosecutors in Spain said Friday … if a jury convicts the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer for bilking the government out of $15 million in taxes, they’ll ask the judge to throw the book at her — 8 years
News Mozzy Begins Yearlong Federal Prison Sentence The Sacramento rapper pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition By Matthew Strauss July 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Timothy Cornell Patterson aka Mozzy, December 2021 (Timothy Norris/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Mozzy, the prolific Sacramento rapper, has begun a 12-month sentence at the U.S.
Kelis called out Beyoncé for not asking for permission to use her song Get Along. (Credit: Getty Images) Kelis has called out Beyoncé for “theft” claiming that the superstar has no “integrity” or “soul” for sampling her song without approval. Beyoncé’s new album RENAISSANCE was released today (29 July) at midnight to the delight of
Gucci Mane is using his veteran status in rap to help end the trend of rappers disrespecting dead people in their lyrics. On Thursday, Gucci dropped his new song “Dissin The Dead” … which attempts to steer the culture in a more positive direction. Gucci takes full responsibility for today’s current culture of putting slain
News The Comet Is Coming Announce Album, Share New Song “Code”: Listen The London-based electro-jazz trio recorded Hyper-Dimensional Extension Beam at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios By Jane Bua July 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter The Comet Is Coming, portrait by Fabrice Bourgelle and edit and graphics by Veil Projects Facebook Twitter The Comet Is Coming
Beyoncé’s already dealing with leaks ahead of her “Renaissance” album release, and now she’s facing accusations of theft from Kelis … who says she had no part in clearing a sample for Bey’s record. The track “Energy” samples Kelis’ “Get Along With You,” which The Neptunes produced for her 1999 debut album — so, the
News Beyoncé Releases New Album Renaissance: Listen and Read the Full Credits Queen Bey’s long-awaited follow-up to Lemonade features contributions from Jay-Z, Drake, Skrillex, Grace Jones, 070 Shake, and more By Madison Bloom July 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Beyoncé (Photo by Mason Poole). Facebook Twitter Beyoncé has returned. Six years after releasing Lemonade, Queen Bey
Play video content @iamkingjer A horrifying moment was captured by a fan during a concert in Hong Kong, as a massive video screen fell from above, crushing dancers below. Boy band Mirror was playing at The Hong Kong Coliseum Thursday night when the nightmare unfolded. You can see the group performing when suddenly, a video
News New “Weird Al” Yankovic Photo Book Announced Lights, Camera, Accordion! collects over 300 photos taken by Yankovic’s longtime drummer and photographer By Rob Arcand July 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter “Weird Al” Yankovic, March 1984 (Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) Facebook Twitter “Weird Al” Yankovic is the subject of a new book from 1984 Publishing. Lights,
Young Dolph would’ve turned 37 on Wednesday, and his good friend Deion Sanders didn’t forget — wishing the late rapper a happy birthday by sharing a clip of him and the Jackson St. football team. Sanders posted the video on his Instagram page … and featured a bunch of memories the Dallas Cowboys legend had
News Rosalía Shares New Song “Despechá”: Listen A new single that she’s been performing on her tour behind Motomami By Evan Minsker July 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Rosalía (Xavi Torrent/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Rosalía has shared a new one-off single she’s been performing during her world tour behind her new album Motomami. It’s called “Despechá.” Give
UPDATE 9:18 PM PT — Cops say JayDaYoungan has died as a result from his injuries. He was only 24. RIP Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan is currently hospitalized, battling injuries sustained when he was shot outside a home in his home state … TMZ has learned. A rep for the Bogalusa PD tells us they
News Rina Sawayama Announces U.S. Tour, Shares New Song “Hold the Girl”: Listen Her sophomore album, Hold the Girl, arrives in September By Rob Arcand July 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Rina Sawayama, photo by Thurstan Redding Facebook Twitter Rina Sawayama has released a new song called “Hold the Girl.” The title track from her upcoming
Beyoncé’s upcoming album has sprung a leak two days before it’s supposed to drop around the world … and her most loyal fans are pissed. A French fan posted a pic of Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album — in CD format (yep, they still make those) on Wednesday — alerting fans worldwide that the album wasn’t being