Kelly Clarkson dares you to choose resilience in her new song, “I Dare You.” The single was released in multiple versions, including five multi-language duet renditions featuring vocalists from around the globe. In the building, midtempo song, Clarkson sings of choosing love in the midst of adversity. “You may not …
Read More »Paul McCartney Explains to Howard Stern Why the 'Beatles Were Better' Than the Stones
Paul McCartney phoned into The Howard Stern Show Tuesday morning for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on everything from his love of Billie Eilish to his life during the quarantine to the Beatles‘ ancient rivalry with the Rolling Stones. Stern suggested that the Beatles were the better band, and McCartney …
Read More »Metallica Honor Late Musician Hal Willner: 'A Truly Inspirational Collaborator'
Metallica remembered late producer, writer and composer Hal Willner as “a truly inspirational collaborator” and recalled working with him on their 2011 album with Lou Reed, Lulu. Willner died Monday at the age of 64, and while a cause of death has yet to be confirmed, he was reportedly suffering …
Read More »Lady Gaga Calls on Tech Developers to Step Up During COVID-19 Crisis
Lady Gaga has called for the world’s 24 million tech developers to work toward solutions to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pop star issued her Call for Code statement Tuesday, in association with the 2020 IBM Call for Code Global Challenge. The initiative was created in 2018 by David Clark …
Read More »Playboi Carti Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges in Georgia
Playboi Carti, real name Jordan Carter, was arrested on Thursday in Georgia on gun and drug charges. According to a release from the Clayton County Sheriff’s office, Carter’s Lamborghini was pulled over for an expired tag. When the car was searched, officers found 12 bags of marijuana, three guns, Xanax, …
Read More »Jon Bon Jovi Asks Fans to Help Write New Song About Coronavirus Struggles
Jon Bon Jovi is enlisting fans to help him write a new song, “Do What You Can,” to bring people together amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday night, the musician shared a video in which he explained the project, saying he’d already written the first verse and chorus, but that …
Read More »Out of Shape During Quarantine? Check Out Bob Weir's 'Gymming Playlist'
In the wake of the coronavirus, many of us have turned to relaxing activities while home under quarantine, from baking to reading books. If you’re Bob Weir, however, resting is not an option. Weir is known for his intense workout sessions, which he frequently posts videos of on Instagram. Now, …
Read More »The Weeknd Wants to Give the World 'Philip K.' Dick
Nihilism, cocaine, narcissism, misogyny: These are the things that make a new the Weeknd album a Weeknd album. Predictably, After Hours has them all, and doesn’t bother to upend the meticulous mythos the pop star has spent a decade manufacturing. Instead, the Toronto singer’s fourth studio album swaps out one …
Read More »Rolling Stones Postpone North American Tour Dates Due to Coronavirus Worries
The Rolling Stones were supposed to return to North America in early May for another run of shows on their No Filter Tour, but they have decided to reschedule the dates because of the coronavirus outbreak. “We’re hugely disappointed to have to postpone the tour,” the band said collectively in …
Read More »Watch Teyana Taylor Head to Africa in 'We Got Love' Music Video
Teyana Taylor has released a music video for her song “We Got Love.” The track, which features Ms. Lauryn Hill, originally emerged last year and will appear on her upcoming release The Album. In the African-inspired clip, directed by the singer herself, Taylor dons traditional African garments and showcases choreographed …
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