Sturgill Simpson’s last album SOUND & FURY—which was released in conjunction with an anime film that came out on Netflix—came out last year via Elektra Records. In a new interview with Steven Hyden for Uproxx, Simpson spoke at length about how he’s no longer interested in working with Elektra Records. After he said that he
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Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Macklemore‘s had something brewing with a West Coast coffee chain, and he made the surprise reveal himself … he’s taking his talents to the creative directing team!!! The rapper’s partnering up with Dutch Bros. Coffee to help develop new products and flavors with the brand … and he made the
Jay Som has announced the new 7″ single, “A Thousand Words” b/w “Can’t Sleep.” Both songs are from the sessions for her 2019 LP Anak Ko. The physical 7″ is out May 1 via Polyvinyl. Hear both tracks below. Anak Ko was Jay Som’s second full-length; she released her debut Everybody Works in 2017. In
Exclusive Getty Pop Smoke‘s death wasn’t a robbery gone wrong … it was a targeted hit … and that conclusion is supported by surveillance video. People who have seen the surveillance footage from outside the Hollywood Hills home where Pop was killed Wednesday morning tell us … you see 4 men approach the home at
Buzzy Linhart, a mainstay of the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s and ’70s, died on February 13 in Berkeley, California, the New York Times reports. Linhart’s health had been in decline since a 2018 heart attack. He was 76. Linhart was born in Pittsburgh in 1943 to musician parents and later raised in
Exclusive It was apparently “Trademark Day” on Valentine’s Day for 2 big stars in Hollywood … ’cause Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber put love aside and got down to business. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Kylie filed to trademark “Kylie Body” and “Kylie Body by Kylie Jenner” and the hope’s to slap
The estate of Lil Peep has announced a merchandise line that will benefit Greenpeace. Take a look at the collection of shirts in hoodies, made in collaboration with the Los Angeles company Rose in Good Faith, below. They go on sale this Friday. According to Rose in Good Faith, the look for the items was
6:56 AM PT — The home is owned by Teddi Mellencamp‘s husband, Edwin Arroyave, who owns several homes in Los Angeles. It’s possible Pop Smoke was renting the property. Pop Smoke, an up and coming rapper, was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what appears to be a home invasion robbery … TMZ has learned.
Man Man are back. The group has announced Dream Hunting in the Valley of the In-Between, its first new album since 2013’s On Oni Pond. The new record arrives May 1 via Man Man’s new label home, Sub Pop. Watch the lyric video for the new song “Cloud Nein” below (via Rolling Stone). Honus Honus
Exclusive TMZ.com Rapper Obie Trice is going 1 for 2 in his Michigan gun case — avoiding a more serious charge for shooting a guy, but the D.A.’s Office isn’t letting him off the hook completely. The former Shady Records MC will NOT be charged with felony aggravated assault after a gun went off and
The Weeknd has shared the title track from his new album After Hours. He’s also shared the album’s artwork and release date. The album arrives on March 20. Listen to the new song below. [embedded content] The singer announced the title of his new album in February after sharing the songs “Blinding Lights” and “Heartless”
Rapper Young Thug (L) roiled Twitter users after deliberately misgendering Dwayne Wade’s daughter. (Joseph Okpako/WireImage/ Karwai Tang/Getty Images) Rapper Young Thug misgendered Dwayne Wade’s 12-year-old daughter, who recently came out as trans, and said that: “God don’t make mistakes”. In the since deleted tweet, the rapper attempted to hamstring the overwhelming love and support directed
Backgrid Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will NOT be denied — not when they’re looking like this on their way into a schmancy Bev Hills boardroom. The power couple dressed to the nines Tuesday, reportedly for a business meeting. Go ahead … tell us who’s gonna reject whatever they’re pitching? We’ll wait. J Lo’s never
The 2020 BRIT Awards took place tonight (February 18) at London’s O2 Arena. Among the winners were Neneh Cherry’s daughter Mabel, Foals, Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, and Tyler, the Creator, who thanked Theresa May in his speech. Check out the full list of winners below. Among the performers at the 2020 BRITs were Dave, Mabel, Lizzo,
The Kobe Bryant tributes were AMAZING at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night … and some of the biggest stars in the world were front and center for all of the emotional moments. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West sat courtside at the United Center in Chicago — surrounded by stars like Cardi B, Chris
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced a North American tour with support from Weyes Blood. Their shows together take place in September and October. Check out the tour poster below. Get tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) Starting in April, Nick Cave &
Exclusive Getty A super scary moment went down during a Sunday night showing of The Beatles LOVE in Las Vegas … when one of the stunt performers took a nasty fall. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … a member of the Cirque du Soleil team was injured during the show at The Mirage and transported
Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his 2020 tour. The press release announcing the cancellation cites health problems and says he’ll soon seek treatment in Europe. Last month, Osbourne revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. “I’m so thankful that everyone has been patient because I’ve had a
Play video content Exclusive @ogafroman Afroman took a giant misstep while performing one of his hit tracks, and even though he went down hard … he found a way to save his beloved pimp cup!!! The rapper was in the middle of his famous song “Crazy Rap” — AKA “Colt 45 and 2 Zig Zags”
Last year, Harry Styles covered Lizzo’s “Juice” at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Lizzo promptly reacted by tweeting, “*melts*,” and, the two later performed the song together live. Now, Lizzo’s taking on a Harry Styles song: She’s covered Styles’ “Adore You” at the Live Lounge. She also did her own “Cuz I Love You” and
Exclusive TMZ.com Mya‘s been holding a big secret for months … we’ve learned she said “I Do” in a super-secret wedding down in Seychelles. Sources close to the singer tell TMZ … Mya walked down the aisle back in December in a very intimate ceremony on the island nation off the African coast. We obtained
Chance the Rapper performed at the halftime show for the NBA All-Star Game in his home town of Chicago tonight (February 16). During his set, Chance was joined by Lil Wayne for a rendition of the Coloring Book track “No Problem.” Later in the performance, Quavo and DJ Khaled hopped onstage to sing “I’m the
Play video content Justin Bieber is going through changes — and one of them just happened on his face. The singer posted video Sunday showing himself taking an electric razor to his mustache, which he’s been rocking proudly for a minute now. Unclear why he decided to get rid of the epic stache, but his
Note: This article discusses sexual assault allegations. An anonymous New York woman is seeking damages against late singer Rick James for allegedly raping her in 1979 when she was 15 years old, according to the Associated Press and court documents viewed by Pitchfork. The lawsuit was brought under New York’s Child Victims Act, a piece
Play video content Elton John struggled to power through his performance Saturday night, but eventually, he was forced to throw in the towel due to a bad case of walking pneumonia. Sir Elton performed in Auckland and made it clear to the crowd … he was hurting. Nevertheless, he performed until he couldn’t. He had
Polo G has shared a new single featuring North Carolina rapper Stunna 4 Vegas and Memphis’ NLE Choppa. The song, “Go Stupid,” is produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and Tay Keith. Check out the track’s music video, directed by Michael Garcia, below. Polo G released his debut album Die a Legend last year. He recently
Sir Elton John is escorted off stage mid-way through a February 16 gig in New Zealand after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia. (Twitter/EltonJohnOfficial) Sir Elton John has broken down in tears and cut short a New Zealand gig to be escorted off stage by medics. The singer, 72, revealed that he had been diagnosed the
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite The strip club cavalry has arrived in Chicago with THOUSANDS of dancers, literally, making sure NBA superstars and fans are well entertained during All-Star Weekend!!! The good folks at Ocean Gentleman’s Club, Factory and Club O tell TMZ Sports … they’ve hired Last Coast Entertainment to promote events at all the clubs
Phil Elverum recently made an appearance on the weekly Blink-182 fan podcast Blink-155, which is—by the hosts’ own account—“an unnecessary podcast that reviews every Blink-182 song.” Elverum called in to talk about “I Miss You,” the ballad from the pop-punk trio’s 2003 self-titled album. “The first time I listened, I watched the video, which was
Getty Justin Bieber seems to see himself in Billie Eilish — whom he says he wants to protect at all costs from going through the same sort of hell he did as a rising child star. Biebs sat down with Beats 1’s Zane Lowe for a new interview to plug his new album, ‘Changes,’ and