Elton Johncontinued his hot streak of Grammy duets with young artists as he joined Miley Cyrus to perform his classic song “Tiny Dancer.” John recently announced the dates of his final tour. John started the performance solo, with a single white rose on his piano as a nod to the …
Read More »Musicians Add 'Counterterrorism Briefing' to Pre-Grammy Schedule
In light of the recent attacks on concerts in Manchester, Las Vegas and Paris, this year’s Grammy weekend will feature a new component: a counterterrorism briefing for musicians with State Department and European Union officials. The all-day training, held in a Times Square hotel suite on Saturday, will include briefings …
Read More »Russell Simmons Sued For Alleged Rape in New $5 Million Suit
Russell Simmons is being sued for $5 million by a woman who claims Simmons raped her in 2016 while she was at his home, Billboard reports. Aspiring filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. The suit claims that she met Simmons in New York in 2006 and they allegedly …
Read More »Hear Rozzi's Soulful New Song 'Uphill Battle'
San Francisco singer-songwriter, Rozzi, emotes about romantic tribulations in her new piano ballad,“Uphill Battle.” “I cried on your shoulder right there in the kitchen/ My friends in the next room, so close they could listen,” she croons over a minor chord. Rozzi’s intense vibrato builds alongside organ and drums. “I …
Read More »Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers Plot Co-Headlining North American Tour
Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers announced a co-headlining North American summer tour, with the 37-date trek kicking off May 10th in Charlotte, North Carolina and wrapping July 14th in Bethel, New York. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 12th at 10 a.m. local time …
Read More »Judas Priest Preview New Album With Ferocious 'Lightning Strike' Video
Judas Priest have unveiled their video for “Lightning Strike,” the heavy metal legend’s first single off their upcoming new album Firepower. The video, which first premiered at Revolver, combines live footage of Judas Priest onstage while singer Rob Halford delivers his verses separately in a darkened room. “You’re sowing the …
Read More »Hear Kendrick Lamar, SZA's Defiant New Song 'All the Stars'
Kendrick Lamar and SZA unveiled a new song, “All the Stars,” set to appear on the soundtrack for Marvel’s upcoming movie, Black Panther. Lamar and his TDE label boss, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, produced and curated the Black Panther soundtrack. Over a skipping drum beat and synths, Lamar unleashes a …
Read More »Justin Timberlake Announces New Album 'Man of the Woods'
Justin Timberlake plans to release a new album, Man of the Woods, on February 2nd. The singer announced the news on Tuesday with a short teaser detailing his thought process behind the album. The trailer portrays Timberlake as a rugged everyman: He struts through cornfields and snowy vistas and sits …
Read More »Watch Alex Karpovsky in MGMT's Macabre New Video For 'When You Die'
A hapless magician watches his life rewind before his eyes in the new video forMGMT‘s “When You Die.” The track marks the group’s latest offering from their next album, Little Dark Age, set to arrive in 2018. Mike Burakoff and Hallie Cooper-Novack directed the video, which stars Girls actor Alex …
Read More »Eminem Taps Beyonce, Ed Sheeran for New Album 'Revival'
Eminem‘s new album Revival will feature collaborations with Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Pink and more. Revival is scheduled for release December 15th. The rapper unveiled the Revival track list on social media. The 19-song LP opens with the previously-released Beyoncé collaboration, “Walk on Water.”Sheeran appears on the song “River” and Pink …
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