In modern South Korea, pop stars and politics don’t often mix. While some hip-hop acts (such as Epik High) address controversial topics, many idol groups stick to a slick, apolitical formula with a proven record of success. BTS, who just became the first K-pop act ever to top the Billboard …
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A woman who previously accused R. Kelly of “a sexual assault incident resulting in serious bodily injury” and grooming her for the singer’s alleged “sex cult” filed a new lawsuit against Kelly Monday in New York. Faith Rodgers anonymously filed a police report against Kelly in Dallas, Texas in April …
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The seminal reggae label Trojan Records will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a slew of musical releases, a new documentary and a handful of live events. Founded in 1968 by Lee Gopthal and Chris Blackwell, two Jamaican ex-pats living in London, Trojan helped introduce an array of reggae …
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The singer Jessie Reyez accused Noel “Detail” Fisher, a producer with credits on massive hits like Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love,” of sexual misconduct on Thursday. Bebe Rexha also accused the producer of inappropriate behavior in the studio. Their allegations came after outlets like TMZ reported on Wednesday that two women, …
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Angelique Kidjo transforms a dismal office into a free-form dance party in the video for her cover of the Talking Heads‘ “Once in a Lifetime.” Three office workers play with their phones when Kidjo suddenly appears on their screens. The music kicks in, prompting the trio to dance. Kidjo’s contribution …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoenaed Jay-Z on Thursday, ordering him to testify in court about the accounting practices of Iconix Brand Group Inc., Reuters reports. Iconix bought Jay-Z‘s Rocawear brand in 2007 for $200 million; the SEC has been investigating Iconix since 2015 for allegedly violating federal securities …
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5 Seconds of Summer offer a behind-the-scenes look at their most recent tour in the video for their new song, “Youngblood.” The track will appear on the group’s upcoming LP of the same name, out June 22nd. “Youngblood” has a relentless, thumping rhythm, around which 5 Seconds of Summer move …
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A $5 million lawsuit that accused Russell Simmons of sexual assault was dismissed Wednesday. The lawsuit was initially filed in January by filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik, who claimed that the Def Jam co-founder raped her in 2016. “Mr. Simmons is hereby dismissed with prejudice from this action in its entirety including …
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A Perfect Circle will embark on a North American tour this fall in support of their new album, Eat the Elephant. The trek kicks off October 20th at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah and includes stops in Denver, Austin, Atlanta, Nashville, New York and Las Vegas. The …
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Lynyrd Skynyrd announced that the band will perform a hometown gig in Jacksonville, Florida on September 2nd. In January, Lynyrd Skynyrd revealed they would embark on their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018. While the tour was originally slated to conclude on September 1st in Atlanta, the …
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