Category: Music

L ong before he was soundtracking stadium tours as the trusted DJ and creative confidant to his childhood-friend-turned-global-superstar Travis Scott, Chase B was a Houston kid immersed in a culture that stretched from slab parades to space shuttles. “Everything is always kind of centered around NASA… that’s our unique culture,” he says on a surprisingly balmy January afternoon,… Continue reading Chase B on New Mixtape ‘Be Very Afraid,’ Houston, and Travis Scott

Gnarls Barkley released a new single, “Pictures.” The song is the duo’s first new music in 18 years, and previews their forthcoming album, Atlanta, out March 6 via 10k Projects/Atlantic Records.  Atlanta will mark CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse‘s final release under the Gnarls Barkley moniker. The group previously released two LPs, 2006’s St. Elsewhere and 2008’s The Odd… Continue reading Gnarls Barkley Return With Reflective Single ‘Pictures’

Singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, has been formally identified as the “target” of a grand jury investigation into the alleged homicide of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to recently unsealed court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. A petition included as an exhibit in a 151-page filing by lawyers representing D4vd’s parents and brother states… Continue reading D4vd Named as ‘Target’ in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Investigation

The man suing Kanye West over injuries allegedly suffered during demolition of a famed Malibu mansion testified on Wednesday, Feb. 25, that the rapper, now known as Ye, ordered him to live round-the-clock at the coastal construction site and twice jolted him awake in the middle of the night without warning. Tony Saxon said that… Continue reading Man Claims Ye Ordered Him to Live at Beach House

“This was the hardest record I’ve ever made in my entire life,” Les Claypool says. “We were building the pyramids. It was a monumental undertaking and accomplishment.” Claypool and Sean Lennon spent three years on May 1’s The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the just-announced third album from their joint project, the… Continue reading New Album, Willow, and More

After sets from intergenerational jam bands and folk-rock legends, the newest resident at Las Vegas’ Sphere will be a little louder and nastier than usual. Metallica has set its debut “Life Burns Faster” residency at the mind-bending audio-visual monolith for Oct. 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31. Tickets go on sale March… Continue reading Metallica sets residency at Sphere in Las Vegas

Why did Megan Moroney jump into a swimming pool last night wearing a fluffy white gown? “For the vibes,” she says with a laugh. In fact, the 28-year-old country star was filming a video for “Wedding Dress,” a cut from her new album, at a clifftop venue in Malibu with winds nearing 30 miles an… Continue reading Megan Moroney on ‘Cloud 9,’ Taylor Swift and her upcoming arena tour

The Justice Department has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor, an NPR investigation finds. It also removed some documents from the public database where accusations against Jeffrey Epstein also mention Trump. Some files have not been made public despite a law mandating their release. These include what… Continue reading Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump

Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill have both been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Hame. The Staten Island rap group and Fugees star are among the Class of 2026 nominees alongside Mariah Carey, Sade, New Edition, Luther Vandross and Phil Collins. Oasis, Jeff Buckley, Iron Maiden, Pink, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Shakira,… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan & Lauryn Hill Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame