Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig and Angélique Kidjo have teamed up to record a socially-distanced performance of VW’s “Married in a Gold Rush.” The duet was performed for Kidjo’s Batonga Foundation fundraiser a few weeks back. Koenig and Kidjo were also accompanied by Dominic James on guitar. Watch the clip below. “Married in a Gold
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Lil Baby is looking out for George Floyd‘s family … by hosting a huge bash for George’s daughter, Gianna. Her 7th birthday party is going down right now in Atlanta. Our sources tell us the rapper is covering all the expenses, and it looks like he pulled out all the stops. Play video content @lilbaby_1
The Recording Academy and racial justice organization Color of Change have announced the #ChangeMusic RoadMap—an initiative that aims to create racial justice within the music industry. The full RoadMap may be viewed at the Color of Change website. According to the groups’ mission statement, the purpose of the initiative is to “work to increase the
Korean Pop megastar PSY blasted onto the scene stateside in the middle of 2012 after his hit single Gangnam Style — complete with an eye-popping music video consisting of hilarious antics and kooky choreography — washed over the United States like a tidal wave leaving Americans amazed and addled. PSY (real name Park Jae-sang) was
David Bowie recorded two covers in 1998 that went officially unreleased. Both of them are getting an official vinyl and streaming release next month on what would’ve been Bowie’s 74th birthday. His renditions of John Lennon’s “Mother” and Bob Dylan’s “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven” will be released on January 8 both digitally and on
Play video content ABC Taylor Swift can admit it … she went too far with plotting and planting “Easter eggs,” and that’s why she’s now debunking another huge fan theory. The pop star was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday, and they chopped it up about her new surprise album, “Evermore” — her second drop of
Roddy Ricch was the musical guest on The Late Late Show With James Corden last night (December 15). The Compton rapper performed his No. 1 single “The Box.” He also spoke with James Corden about Christmas, PlayStation 5, his Compton toy drive, and more. Watch it happen below. “The Box” is a single from Roddy
Play video content Exclusive @adamlevine / Instagram Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo are celebrating a partnership with Ferrari that raised 6-figures for Save the Children, and raised Adam’s heart rate with a thrilling test-drive. The Maroon 5 frontman recently took a spin in Ferrari’s new coupe, the Roma, and posted a series of videos showing
Ringo Starr has announced his new Zoom In EP. The five-track EP opens with “Here’s to the Nights,” which has vocals from: Paul McCartney, Jenny Lewis, Dave Grohl, Sheryl Crow, Black Pumas’ Eric Burton, Yola, Lenny Kravitz, FINNEAS, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others. Listen below. Diane Warren wrote “Here’s to the Nights.” In a press
Exclusive Struggling to make plans for New Year’s Eve? Mariah Carey‘s got ya covered with this SICK dome up for grabs through Airbnb. The vacation rental company is offering this unbelievable 1-night stay under the New Year’s Eve Ball at Times Square. The lucky person who books this, along with their guest, will stay on
Seattle blues singer Anita White, who performs under the name Lady A, has released a new song that appears to be a response to her ongoing legal battle with the band Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum). It’s called “My Name Is All I Got,” which begins with the line, “They tried to take my name.”
Exclusive Details Dionne Warwick‘s musings on Chance The Rapper and The Weeknd are turning into tangible benefits — they’re getting together to help feed the hungry. Here’s the deal … Dionne and Chance are working together on an initiative to feed homeless people, after starting a friendship on Twitter. Chance announced Tuesday on ABC in
Burna Boy has released a new music video for his Twice as Tall single “Way Too Big.” Watch Burna Boy move between press conferences, photo shoots, the boxing ring, and more in the visual below. The clip for “Way Too Big” was directed by Meji Alabi and shot in London and Lagos. Twice as Tall
Play video content J Lo claims love don’t cost a thing, but Cardi B‘s proving otherwise by handing Offset keys to a very rare Lamborghini for his 29th birthday. The “WAP” rapper blindfolded her hubby Monday night and slowly walked him over to his birthday gift … a Lambo Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster. The sticker
U.S. Girls’ Meg Remy has announced a new collection of essays called Begin by Telling. It arrives in the United States on April 21 and in Canada on March 16 ( via Book*hug Press). Its announcement opens with this description: Never forget /to connect the dots /This book is an attempt to connect a couple.
Exclusive Eddie Money received some pretty bad medical treatment at USC’s Keck Hospital before he died … at least according to his estate, which is now suing for wrongful death. The late singer’s estate is suing the university hospital and three doctors — Mark Cunningham, Leonard Clavijo and John Anderson-Dam — for medical negligence and
Lana Del Rey appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform her song “Let Me Love You Like a Woman.” She performed the track—the October single from her forthcoming LP Chemtrails Over the Country Club—in a pre-recorded spot in a rustic bar, supported by a band and backup singers. Check it out below.
Bay Area composer Pauline Anna Strom has died at the age of 74, her record label RVNG Intl. announced. A cause of death was not revealed. Find a tribute to Strom, written by RVNG founder Matt Werth, below. Pauline Anna Strom was born blind in the South in 1946. She was raised in a Catholic
Exclusive Meek Mill and Michael Rubin must be tired of Congress stalling on a relief package — they’ve just created their own … a $2M scholarship fund to benefit underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. The “Championships” rapper and 76ers partner created the fund which is expected to benefit nearly 1,000 students in the Philly area …
On Sunday, Four Tet revealed that an album he’s been making with Madlib over the last few years will arrive soon. Sound Ancestors is out in January via Madlib Invasion. The first track “Road of the Lonely Ones” debuted this morning on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 6 show. Listen to it via the BBC’s
Breaking News Ashanti and Keyshia Cole may not face off with a hit-for-hit throw-down after all — because the former says she’s contracted COVID-19 … but not all hope is lost just yet. Ashanti announced Saturday that she’s got the coronavirus, taking to IG to write … “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this
Bruce Springsteen was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend, returning to the program with the E Street Band for the first time since 2015. They played “Ghosts” and “I’ll See You in My Dreams” from Letter to You, watch both below along with host Timotheé Chalamet’s opening monologue. Springsteen released Letter to
Exclusive R&B singer Ann Marie is no longer behind bars for the alleged shooting of a male friend — but the judge put her on a tight leash while she’s awaiting trial. Ann posted a $60k bond to get out of jail … and into her living room. The judge placed her on house arrest,
This weekend’s scheduled VERZUZ battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole was postponed until January after Ashanti revealed that she’d tested positive for COVID-19. VERZUZ will instead return next weekend with a new pairing. E-40 and Too $hort will square off in the “Legends of the Bay” VERZUZ battle on Saturday, December 19 at 8 p.m.
Eddie Van Halen now has a final resting place, TMZ has learned … the beautiful Pacific Ocean off the coast of Malibu. The late rock star’s body was cremated 22 days after he died … this according to Eddie’s death certificate obtained by TMZ. The ashes went to Eddie’s son, Wolfgang Van Halen. Sources tell
Lil Wayne has been sued by his former managers Ronald Sweeney and Avant Garde Management for more than $20 million in what they say they’re owed in unpaid commissions, TMZ and The Blast report and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The lawsuit claims that Sweeney and Avant Garde managed over 30 lawsuits for Wayne and
Snoop Dogg thinks Cardi B needs to rein it in a little when it comes to talking about and showing off her lady parts — which has a lot of people scratching their heads. The legendary rapper — who’s no stranger to getting raunchy — sat down for a virtual interview recently with Central Ave
Tonight (December 12), Ashanti and Keyshia Cole were scheduled to be the latest artists to pit their hits against one another on VERZUZ. However, after Ashanti revealed that she had tested positive for COVID-19, the battle has been postponed until Saturday, January 9. See more below. VERZUZ returned in November after an October break, with
Exclusive Details Charley Pride — the first Black man to break through in the country music scene — has died from the coronavirus. The legendary singer passed away Saturday in Dallas due to complications from COVID-19 — this according to his PR team, which announced Charley’s death. Sources tell us Charley was recently admitted to
Country singer Charley Pride, the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, died in Dallas today from complications related to COVID-19. He was 86. Pride gave his final performance—a duet of his song “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” with nascent Black country singer Jimmie Allen—at the Country Music Association Awards in November,