After almost 40 years, the remains of a body found in Twinsburg, Ohio, have been identified as Frank “Frankie” Little, Jr., a musician and songwriter who briefly played with the celebrated soul outfit, the O’Jays, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Little’s remains were found in February 1982 in a garbage …
Read More »Eric Wareheim, Macaulay Culkin to Play LCD Soundsystem Members in Sitcom Episode
Comedian Eric Wareheim reimagines LCD Soundsystem as the centerpiece of a classic sitcom in the trailer for the band’s upcoming holiday special, set to stream Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. ET on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch channel. The LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special will boast a special, career-spanning performance …
Read More »Taylor Swift Unable to 'Shake Off' Infringement Lawsuit, Will Go to Trial
Taylor Swift’s years-long legal battle over the “Shake It Off” lyrics will stretch on into at least 2022 after a federal judge ruled Thursday that she must stand trial in the copyright case. The singer was first sued in 2017 by songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler, who claimed her …
Read More »Neil Young and Crazy Horse Are Back, Thunderous and Ornery on 'Barn'
In the last decade or two, you generally know what’s coming when you hit play on a new Neil Young record. You know there will be a few sweet lovestruck hymns that sound as if they’re being played in dusty Old West saloons or around campfires. You anticipate the songs …
Read More »A 'Tom and Jerry' Cartoon Inspired Wu-Tang Clan's Most Famous Hook
Devout Wu-Tang Clan fans have long known about the group’s esoteric influences. But according to Raekwon’s new memoir, a sadistic, bloodthirsty mouse and ambitious, if overzealous, cat inspired one of the group’s most famous hooks. In From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and Wu-Tang Clan, the rapper explains …
Read More »Watch Becky G Lead a Heist in 'Bella Ciao' Music Video
Becky G has dropped a music video for her cover of “Bella Ciao,” the unofficial anthem for hit Netflix series Money Heist (also known as La Casa de Papel). The video, directed by Megan Gamez, pays homage to the series. “I have always loved La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Cancels Houston Concert 'Out of Respect' for Astroworld Victims
Megan Thee Stallion has canceled an upcoming concert in Houston, Texas, “out of respect” for the victims of Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival. The concert was set to take place on Friday, Dec. 3 at 713 Music Hall. “Out of respect for the lives lost in Houston earlier this month, I …
Read More »Big Sean, Hit-Boy Perform 'What a Life' Around a Dinner Table on 'Fallon'
Big Sean and Hit-Boy appeared on The Tonight Show to showcase their joint track “What a Life.” The dramatic performance took place on an expansive set, with the pair starting the track around a dinner table and rapping their way to the front of the stage. “What a Life” comes …
Read More »Jennifer Lopez Previews 'Marry Me' Soundtrack With Soaring Piano Ballad 'On My Way'
Jennifer Lopez has shared “On My Way (Marry Me),” the first track from her upcoming rom-com Marry Me. The uplifting piano ballad is about finding romance and will be part of the film’s soundtrack, which will feature original songs by Lopez and her co-star Maluma. The trailer for the film dropped …
Read More »Adele Helps Couple Get Engaged During 'One Night Only' Concert Special
In October, Adele performed her first concert in over four years at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. It was filmed forAdele One Night Only, a two-hour concert and interview special with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday night on CBS. Though the audience was largely filled with famous friends like …
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