UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that indoor concerts and performances will begin in England as early as August 1, as Billboard reports and UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed in a tweet. The plan marks phase four of England’s five-stage reopening strategy for live events. Social distancing will be enforced at the indoor
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Mykki Blanco has claimed that they’ve not been paid for their feature on Teyana Taylor’s K.T.S.E. song “WTP.” Mykki also claimed “it took [one] year with the help of [her] lawyer to get credited on the song,” and they asked fans to stop streaming the track. Mykki wrote: The reason I have gone public with
HBO’s newest documentary, Showbiz Kids, examines the dark reality of child stardom through the lens of those who lived it. Evan Rachel Wood, Jada Pinkett Smith, Wil Wheaton, Todd Bridges, Mila Jovovich, Henry Thomas, Mara Wilson and the late Cameron Boyce paint a sobering picture of the price they paid to pursue their dreams (and in some cases the dreams of their
Perry Farrell has announced a new box set called Perry Farrell – The Gliz; The Glamour. It gathers highlights from his decades-long solo career, beginning with his pre-Jane’s Addiction band Psi Com all the way through last year’s solo record Kind Heaven, in addition to remixes, B-sides, and other rarities from his catalog. The substantial
When 6-year-old Bridger and his little sister were attacked by a dog, he stepped in to protect his 4-year-old sibling, later undergoing a two-hour surgery and needing 90 stitches after the animal latched onto his cheek. “He, himself, took on the attack so that the dog wouldn’t get his sister,” his aunt Nikki Walker shared on Instagram, with her post
The Los Angeles production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton won’t be arriving at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre until next April, more than a year after its originally scheduled premiere. After repeated postponements due to the COVID-19 shutdown, producers have officially scotched the latest start-up target of September, canceling all performances currently on sale between September 8,
Tinashe has released a new single called “Rascal (Superstar).” She’s also shared a pastel-hued music video along with the track. Watch Tinashe dance, make colorful cakes, and sing to a pink drone in the Jasper Soloff-directed visual below. Tinashe’s most recent studio album was last year’s Songs for You, which marked her first release after
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Detroit rapper Sada Baby has announced his next mixtape. It’s called Bartier Bounty 2, and it features appearances from Lil Yachty, G Herbo, Skilla Baby, and more. The project arrives July 24. Sada Baby also shared a new track called “Kourtside” with Lil Yachty, as well as an accompanying music video. Watch that below, and
One current and 10 former employees of The Ellen DeGeneres have come forward anonymously with claims regarding a “toxic work environment” on set. The individuals, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution, told Buzzfeed News in a piece published Thursday, July 16 that Ellen DeGeneres‘ eponymous daytime talk show isn’t the cheery,
Conchata Ferrell was recently transferred to a long-term care facility after spending more than four weeks in the ICU. According to TMZ, who spoke to Conchata’s husband Arnie, the Two and Half Men star initially landed in the hospital back in May. During her stay, the actress suddenly went into cardiac arrest, which lasted for
The Killers have revealed the new release date for their album Imploding the Mirage, which they were forced to delay due to COVID-19. The record, which had been slated for a May 29 release, will now come out on August 21 (via Island). Along with the release date news, the Killers have shared the music
4. Before filming, Murray took Duff out for a coffee “just to get to know her and work with her so we could create some sort of relationship between each other so it would be easier on set,” the One Tree Hill star explained to Black Film. 5. Years later, Duff admitted to having a crush
Aluna Francis has announced her first solo album: Renaissance arrives on August 28 via Mad Decent. The record includes “Body Pump” and “Warrior,” as well as a new track called “Get Paid,” featuring Princess Nokia and Jada Kingdom. Hear “Get Paid” below. “‘Get Paid’ is an aspirational celebration about Black women and women of color
UPDATE: Nick Cannon spoke out again on Wednesday evening, this time with an apology to his “Jewish sisters and brothers.” “First and foremost I extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my interview with Richard Griffin,” he tweeted.
Angel Olsen and Hand Habits performed a cover of Tom Petty’s “Walls” on Cosmic Stream 2 last night (July 14). The ticketed event, held at the Masonic Temple in Asheville, North Carolina, was produced by Swing Left and Minneapolis’ First Avenue club. Check out the performance of “Walls” below. Angel Olsen released her fourth album
“I know you’re super high, but I have bad news for you: he is on the show,” Andy tells her. LOL! On a sweeter note, Mike is joined by girlfriend Paulina Ben-Cohen as he gushes, “I did something right and this is exactly where I was meant to be.” Check out the dramatic preview for
Eighty-seven people were arrested yesterday (July 14) for protesting the death of Breonna Taylor on the front lawn of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s house, The Washington Post reports. Among the protestors arrested were the rappers Trae tha Truth and YBN Cordae, XXL reports. A spokesperson for the Louisville Metro Police Department tells Pitchfork that
Jim-E Stack has shared a new collaboration with Empress Of titled “Note to Self.” Check it out below (via The FADER). “It’s like this voice in your head, like some Goddess from above, that’s giving you self-encouragement,” Jim-E said of the song in a statement. “It’s OK to feel down, but embrace it because ultimately
Kristine Killingsworth and Keith Dewar remember their wedding day like it was yesterday. Sure, the ceremony was being filmed for Lifetime’s hit reality show Married at First Sight. And yes, the nuptials were the first time both parties would meet their spouses for the very first time. But the celebration also served as a brand-new chapter for two
Was it love at first sight for Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson? Sort of. Instead of experiencing that strike of Cupid’s arrow, the Saturday Night Live star was acutely aware of the actress’ star power and intelligence. He writes in his book A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir that his first impression of his future fiancée was that she was
Bassist Mickey Madden is taking a “leave of absence” from Maroon 5 following his arrest last month on a charge of intimate partner violence, People reports. “I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for
“Hey, I can hold my own anywhere,” Aaron says confidently. Back in Eileen’s SUV, Erika explains, “I still like Denise. I still like Aaron. I just don’t understand where this is coming from, and I’m not going to be accepting any more guilt, especially when I apologized in the moment, apologized the next day.” “She doesn’t
Standing on the Corner have released a Carlos de Jesus–directed visual for “G-E-T-O-U-T!! The Ghetto.” The visual features a performance by the ensemble with 7-year-old Annalise Chanel Renee Williams. Watch below and find an interactive version at the ensemble’s website. Along with the video, Standing on the Corner have announced a new 12″ vinyl edition
Billboard will eliminate the consideration of album and merchandise bundles when calculating its Billboard 200 and Hot 100 chart scores, Billboard reports. Bundling is the practice of selling merchandise along with a download of an album (typically for free) in order to boost sales numbers. Under the new rules, Billboard “has decided to eliminate the
And that, beyond the way she inspired teens who may have otherwise fallen through the cracks, beyond the performances that she leaves behind may just be her greatest legacy. She was just eight months into the parenting game, when she reflected on the life lessons she’d already absorbed, detailing “these ‘aha’ moments about motherhood” she was
UPDATE: And just like that, Ray J and Princess Love appear to have reconciled. The Love & Hip Hop star filed a request to dismiss her divorce filing earlier this month, court documents obtained by E! News show. Princess Love first filed for divorce from the singer in early May. Catch up on all their relationship drama below. ______ UPDATE:
Eddie Gale, the jazz trumpeter who played with Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, and others, has died. Iconic jazz label Blue Note announced the news on their website today (July 13). Gale was 78 years old. Gale was born in Brooklyn in 1942, but moved to San Jose, California in 1972, where he lived for the
Moses Sumney has shared his own version of the Olympic Hymn. The translated track, titled “Monumental,” appears in a self-directed short film for the designer Thom Browne’s SS21 collection. Watch below. Moses Sumney explained the questions he’s posing with “Monumental”: What does it mean to pose statuesque on top of a marble podium, at a
Fans are mourning the death of Kelly Preston. The actress died at the age of 57 on Sunday. “On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer,” a family representative told People, which was first to break the news. “Choosing to keep