As a teenager growing up in Alabama, Riley Green received some important musical education from his grandfather Buford Green, whose old Epiphone guitar they’d use while learning how to play a few classic country songs. Later, his grandfather called up a few musician buddies to come join, then word got …
Read More »FDA Launches Criminal Investigation Into Vaping Crisis
As the nationwide vaping crisis intensifies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it is launching a criminal probe into the outbreak. The FDA’s law enforcement branch, the Office of Criminal Investigations, is looking into the rash of vaping illnesses nationwide, Mitch Zeller, the director for the …
Read More »Rod Stewart Preps New Orchestral LP 'You're in My Heart'
Rod Stewart is revisiting some of his most famous songs in a symphonic setting with You’re in My Heart, an upcoming album that blends his original vocal tracks with new arrangements from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Trevor Horn (the Buggles, Yes) produced the LP, out November 22nd via Rhino. The …
Read More »Hear Mariah Carey's Uplifting Theme Song 'In the Mix' From 'Mixed-ish'
Mariah Carey has penned the new theme song, “In the Mix,” for ABC’s upcoming series, Mixed-ish, which debuts on September 24th. The ABC series is a spinoff prequel to Black-ish, which follows Tracee Ellis Ross’ character, Rainbow Johnson, while she details growing up in the Eighties in a mixed-race family, …
Read More »See Christine and the Queens Join Charli XCX for 'Gone' on 'Fallon'
Charli XCX invited Christine and the Queens to join her for a rendition of their joint single, “Gone,” on The Tonight Show. The moody, gothic-themed performance brought the pair onstage together in all-black garb to offer an impassioned version of the pulsating track. “Gone” comes off Charli XCX’s recent album …
Read More »'Undone' Review: The Follow-Up to 'BoJack Horseman' Is Mundane and Miraculous
Netflix’s BoJack Horseman has been one of the best shows on television since it debuted in 2014. It is a hilarious satire of celebrity and show business, while also being a profoundly sad portrait of depression, loneliness and substance abuse. Virtually the only complaint I’ve ever heard from anyone who’s …
Read More »Drake Releases New Chune, Isn't With the Paigon Chit-Chat
Over a year ago, Drake went full grime. The part-time rapper, full-time method actor broke out a British accent, co-opted London slang, and mimicked the hand movements of his UK idols during a freestyle on Link Up TV. It was a month removed from Pusha T’s “The Story of Adidon,” …
Read More »The Who Preview New Album 'WHO' With Single 'Ball and Chain'
The Who will release a new album, WHO, on November 22nd via Polydor Records, their first in 13 years. The rock band has previewed the release with rollicking, politically-tinged single “Ball and Chain,” which the band has previously played live. The eleven-track album was primarily recorded in London and Los …
Read More »Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding Meet Cute to George Michael's Music in New 'Last Christmas' Trailer
Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding star inLast Christmas, an upcoming holiday rom-com that will feature the songs of George Michael and Wham!, including unreleased music. The film arrives in theaters this November. Clarke plays Kate, a down-on-her-luck young woman who, after a life-threatening medical emergency, moves back in with her …
Read More »Watch Megan Thee Stallion Join Maxo Kream in 'She Live' Video
Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with rapper Maxo Kream for a music video for his track “She Live,” off his album Brandon Banks. The video, directed by Omar Jones, takes its inspiration from memorable VH1 reality shows “I Love New York” and “Flavor of Love.” In the clip, Maxo …
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