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Exclusive Chris Cornell‘s widow says Soundgarden doesn’t give a rat’s ass about her elderly mother, asking her to sit for a deposition despite coronavirus risks … but the band’s attorneys are calling BS. Vicky Cornell claims Soundgarden is ignoring the dangers of the virus — especially among the elderly — because they’re making a push

Bikini Kill, Neutral Milk Hotel, Fugazi, Downtown Boys, and Wolf Parade are among the hundreds of musicians who have signed a letter asking state and federal lawmakers to expand unemployment and other benefits to self-employed workers in coronavirus (COVID-19) relief packages. “We ask that you ensure the next Federal relief package includes the extension of

Kim Kardashian West says Taylor Swift has left her no choice but to set the record straight about the phone call between Kanye and Taylor that led to years of conflict. Over the weekend, unseen footage from the 2016 call leaked online. In the call, Kanye tells Taylor about a song he’s working on —

Rosalía has released a new single called “Dolerme” (which translates to “Hurt Me” in English). Check out the lyric video below. In January, Rosalía released the new song “Juro Que,” which she performed at the 2020 Grammys. She also took home the award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for 2018’s EL MAL

Play video content Exclusive Jon Bon Jovi has a fun way to pass the time and connect with your fellow Americans — let’s write a song together!!! Jon has recorded the first verse of a song he calls, “Do What You Can.” The inspiration for the title came to him last week when he was

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has covered “I Think We’re Alone Now,” the Ritchie Cordell–penned song made famous by Tommy James & The Shondells and Tiffany Darwish. Armstrong recorded his version of “I Think We’re Alone Now” in his bedroom. Listen below. “While we’ve all been in quarantine I’ve been reflecting on the things

Breaking News Today in Drake‘s self-quarantine adventures … Drizzy takes us on a walk through his unbelievable shoe collection!!! And, yeah … sneakerheads will be drooling by the end of this post. Of course, Aubrey has plenty of time to kill in his Toronto mansion after he hung out with Kevin Durant in L.A. 2

Tres Warren, the lead vocalist and guitarist of New York experimental group Psychic Ills, has died. The band shared the news in a post on their official Facebook page today (March 23). Warren was 41 years old. “Our hearts are broken and heavy with the news that our brother Tres has passed away,” Psychic Ills

Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9nine is so desperate to escape the coronavirus he’d rather take his chances outside of prison than risk the disease killing him while he’s locked up. 6ix9ine’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, wrote a letter to the judge Sunday night citing serious concerns for Tekashi’s wellbeing behind bars. Lazzaro says Tekashi suffers from asthma —

With music fans responsibly self-isolating and social distancing and venues on lockdown, artists are finding creative ways to navigate the coronavirus outbreak and its profound impact on the entertainment industries. To help you keep track, Pitchfork is rounding up a daily slate of concert streams, digital gatherings, community support efforts, and other endeavors artists are

President Barack Obama sent a heartfelt, admiring letter to blues legend B.B. King just a month before he died, and the unique piece of history can be yours for … for a pretty penny. The personally signed piece of White House stationery — equipped with the presidential seal on top — was sent to an

On Friday (March 20), the Weeknd dropped his new studio album After Hours. Now, he’s shared a deluxe edition of the LP, which offers four remixes and one live recording from his recent Saturday Night Live performance. Find the new versions, which feature Lil Uzi Vert, OPN, Chromatics, and more, below. After Hours features contributions

Play video content Rita Wilson‘s killing time under quarantine with a little old school hip-hop — and she apparently knows one of its gems by heart … down to a freakin’ tee! The actress posted an awesome video over the weekend showing herself at her home in Australia — this after she and her hubby,

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim have premiered their new sitcom Beef House a week early. You can watch episode one, titled “Army Buddy Brad,” on Adult Swim’s website. According to a press release, Beef House is “about five men—Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Ron Auster, Ben Hur, Tennessee Luke—and Eric’s wife Megan, living under one roof.”

Bernie Sanders needs to kill time somehow, now that all campaigns have taken a back seat to the coronavirus pandemic, so why not take in a concert with the likes of Michelle Obama, Rihanna and Mark Zuckerberg? Well, yes, that’s precisely what happened Saturday night when DJ D-Nice threw a Social Distancing Dance Party and

On March 15, Donald Glover released—then removed—what seemed to be a new Childish Gambino album on a website called donaldgloverpresents.com. Now, 3.15.20, a full-length LP featuring Ariana Grande and 21 Savage, is here. Find the record on streaming platforms below, via Wolf+Rothstein/RCA. One familiar song, “Feels Like Summer,” features, but like most of the 12

Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation just made a massive donation in an effort to help support those challenged by and working to stop the coronavirus. RiRi has pledged $5 MILLION to support groups in the United States and around the world. We’re told the cash will be used to support a myriad of efforts including local

Travis Scott and Young Thug have shared a new music video for their JACKBOYS track “Out West.” Travis and Thug throw a party in the grainy visual, co-directed by Scott and White Trash Tyler. Guests at the rager include 21 Savage and Quincy Jones—who just wants to wash his hands and make a sandwich (crusts

Play video content Swae Lee is continuing to give his fans what they want — and the coronavirus won’t stop him … not entirely, anyway. The Rae Sremmurd rapper hopped on Instagram Live Friday night to put on a concert of sorts — basically, it was him in a studio with a mic … and

Country musician Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81, as CNN reports and his publicist tells Pitchfork. The legendary singer-songwriter whose career spanned nearly six decades passed away on Friday, March 20, from natural causes. In 2018, Rogers was forced to cancel the remaining dates of his farewell tour, The Gambler’s Last Deal,

Play video content Drake is breathing a sigh of relief — a BIG sigh of relief — after his coronavirus test came back negative. Drake took to Instagram with his pops, Dennis Graham, to deliver the news.  Drake was understandably overjoyed. As we reported, Drake came in close contact with Kevin Durant, who has since

The long-running British avant-garde music magazine The Wire has announced it has opened its online archives to the public for the next week. “We’re giving everyone one week’s FREE access to our online archive containing every issue of The Wire ever published,” a tweet reads. “That’s more than 430 issues to while away the time.”

Exclusive The Weeknd‘s new album is entirely his own … we’ve learned there are no features on any of the tracks … and he’s got a special message for everyone impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the deal … The Weeknd’s fourth studio album, “After Hours,” is set to drop Thursday night, and our sources

Avant-garde composer William Basinski has released a project called Hyms of Oblivion. The 30-year-old song cycle features lyrics by Jennifer Jaffe, of art collective TODT. Listen to the album below via Bandcamp. In a statement about the project, Basinski wrote on Bandcamp: never released, 30 year old song cycle with lyrics by Jennifer Jaffe of

Exclusive Ariana Grande urgently needs court-ordered protection from an obsessed fan … we’ve learned she just filed for a restraining order. The “7 Rings” singer filed legal docs Friday seeking a temporary protective order from the man who was arrested Saturday following a disturbing and scary visit to her Los Angeles home. Ariana’s mother is

The Killers have shared a new music video for their recent single “Caution.” The Sing Lee-directed visual, which follows a teenage romance, finds the band performing onstage at a school dance. Check it out below. “Caution” will appear on the Killers’ upcoming record Imploding the Mirage. The band’s sixth studio album arrives May 29 via

Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s desire to get revenge on his rivals got an innocent woman shot … according to her, and she wants him to fork over $150 million for the incident. The woman, who filed a lawsuit as Jane Doe, claims the rapper’s responsible for the stray bullet striking her left foot and, therefore, shattering

MGMT have shared a new song, “As You Move Through The World.” Check it out below. They brought forward the release because, as they write on Instagram, “We’re still bummed that we won’t be seeing any of you on tour for the time being.” They added, “Everyone knows we all need a 7 and a

Exclusive Kodak Black‘s giving back to his community despite being behind bars, by donating hundreds of books and much-needed school supplies to students now learning from home. The incarcerated rapper’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … Kodak’s sending out 625 reading comprehension books to 625 schoolkids in Broward Country, FL to help offset the impact