Jerry Lawson, the original lead singer for iconic a cappella group the Persuasions, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 75 years old. Lawson died “after a long illness,” collaborator and friend Rip Rense told The AP. Jerry Lawson co-founded the Persuasions in Brooklyn in 1962. The group signed a record deal with Frank
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Malaysian pop star Yuna has a new album out called Rouge, and it includes a track featuring Tyler, the Creator. Listen to their joint song “Castaway” below. Rouge is out now via Verve Forecast. Rouge is the follow-up to Yuna’s 2016 record Chapters, which featured contributions from Usher, Jhené Aiko, and DJ Premier. Tyler, the
Billie Eilish has shared a new remix of “bad guy” featuring Justin Bieber. The single artwork features Eilish as a child in front of her various Justin Bieber posters. Check it out below. “bad guy” is on Billie Eilish’s debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? She shared the track’s music
Mattel has announced a new collectible Barbie that sees their long-running doll dressed in David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona, as Billboard points out. The Barbie version of Bowie’s glam-rock alter ego features the prominent forehead emblem and striped jumpsuit worn by Bowie throughout promotional appearances and live shows in 1972-1973. It retails for $50; check
Metallica have announced a new illustrated children’s book. The ABCs of Metallica is co-authored by Howie Abrams, with drawings by Michael “Kaves” McLeer. It is available in stores and digitally November 26. A portion of the proceeds will benefit All Within My Hands, Metallica’s charity foundation that aims to fight hunger and support workforce education