A month after unleashing their first new song in four years, the Hives have followed it up with a raucous new punk salvo titled “Good Samaritan.” The Hives said of the track in a tongue-in-cheek statement, “This a song about helping people help themselves by not helping them? Are they …
Read More »Alabama Pregnant Woman Shot in Stomach, Charged With Manslaughter
In a case that has horrified reproductive rights advocates across the country, Marshae Jones, a 27-year-old pregnant Alabama woman, has been indicted for the death of her fetus after being shot in the stomach during a fight. She is being charged with manslaughter for the fetus’s death, and was being …
Read More »See Brooks & Dunn, Midland Sing Lively 'Boot Scootin' Boogie' on 'CMT Crossroads'
Brooks & Dunn are joined by “Drinkin’ Problem” trio Midland for a lively rendition of the country duo’s 1992 hit “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” that will appear in the next edition of CMT Crossroads. Filmed in the heart of downtown Nashville, the episode premieres on CMT on Friday, June 28th, at …
Read More »Avril Lavigne Books First North American Tour in Five Years
Avril Lavigne announced her first tour in five years. The fall trek, a 15-date North American run, launches September 14th in Seattle, Washington and wraps October 11th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An artist pre-sale begins Tuesday, June 25th at 10 a.m. local time, and fan registration is available now. A Citi …
Read More »Trump on Khashoggi Murder and Saudi Human Rights Abuses: We 'Take Their Money'
In an interview that aired on Sunday’s Meet the Press, President Donald Trump was asked by host Chuck Todd why the president turns a blind eye to the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and human rights abuses, while overruling congress and allowing more arms sales to Saudi Arabia. …
Read More »'I Don't Want to Be Your Pinch Hitter': Why Brian Tyree Henry Is Hollywood's New MVP
Brian Tyree Henry’s armpits are still a little damp as he breezes into a Burbank diner on an overcast L.A. afternoon. “Sorry I’m sweaty,” he says. “I was feeling a little anxiety earlier, so I decided to hit the gym and run it out.” What did he feel anxious about? …
Read More »Bedouine's Humble Folk-Pop Brilliance
“I don’t want to keep downcutting myself,” says Azniv Korkejian, “but to be honest, I have no idea what I’m doing.” Korkejian, who records and writes songs as Bedouine, is currently talking about playing the guitar — “I’m always just winging it” — but the Los Angeles-based folk musician may …
Read More »Wilco Are Back, and Jeff Tweedy Couldn't Be More Excited
On June 28th, Wilco will return to the rolling hills of North Adams, Massachusetts, to kick off the sixth installment of their Solid Sound Festival. For Wilco and their fans, it will be more than just a weekend of great music: This year, Solid Sound doubles as a welcome-back party …
Read More »Watch Jermaine Dupri Trace So So Def's Southern Hip-Hop Revolution in New Doc Trailer
The trailer for the new documentary,Power, Influence and Hip-Hop, highlights the hip-hop and R&B revolution fostered by Jermaine Dupri and his record label So So Def. The film arrivesJuly 18th on We TV. Founded in Atlanta in the early Nineties, So So Def provided a crucial southern counterpoint to what …
Read More »Shania Twain Announces New 'Let's Go!' Las Vegas Residency
Shania Twain will make her return to Las Vegas late in 2019, announcing a new residency that comes arrives after a few years of wide touring and a new album. Dubbed Shania Twain “Let’s Go!” The Vegas Residency, the new series opens Friday December 6th at Zappos Theater at Planet …
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