Lady Gaga is postponing the release of her new album, Chromatica, amid the Coronavirus outbreak. The Grammy winner took to social media on Tuesday to announce the album delay, sharing a heartfelt message with her fans. In her post, Gaga noted that she hopes followers are “staying safe” and practicing “social distancing.” “I wanted to tell
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Bright Eyes have confirmed that a new album is on the way. Conor Oberst and co. have also shared “Persona Non Grata,” Bright Eyes’ first track in nine years and also their first single since signing to Dead Oceans. In addition, Bright Eyes are sharing a note that says they “will be releasing a new
Editors’ Note: With full acknowledgment of the big-picture implications of a pandemic that has already claimed thousands of lives, cratered global economies and closed international borders, Deadline’s Coping With COVID-19 Crisis series is a forum for those in the entertainment space grappling with myriad consequences of seeing a great industry screech to a halt. The
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has covered “I Think We’re Alone Now,” the Ritchie Cordell–penned song made famous by Tommy James & The Shondells and Tiffany Darwish. Armstrong recorded his version of “I Think We’re Alone Now” in his bedroom. Listen below. “While we’ve all been in quarantine I’ve been reflecting on the things
Kim Kardashianhas spoken. In a series of tweets posted Monday night, the E! reality star responded to Taylor Swift‘s recent statement regarding the alleged release of never-before-seen footage from her and Kanye West‘s infamous 2016 phone conversation. According to Kim, Taylor is still lying about whether or not she ever approved the lyrics in Kanye’s song, “Famous.” Kim
Tres Warren, the lead vocalist and guitarist of New York experimental group Psychic Ills, has died. The band shared the news in a post on their official Facebook page today (March 23). Warren was 41 years old. “Our hearts are broken and heavy with the news that our brother Tres has passed away,” Psychic Ills
Keeping up with Kourtney. That’s exactly what E!’s own Jason Kennedy did on tonight’s all-new In the Room. We’re, of course, talking about the one-on-one chat Jason had with Keeping Up With the Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian. As KUWTK has been on the air for 17 seasons (with season 18 premiering on Thursday, Mar. 26
Can Charlie Puth save his partner from the Stink Tank? The singer, who is on the Tuesday, March 24 episode of Ellen’s Game of Games with Halsey, has to just name six gum brands to do so. And, well, it doesn’t go very well. Yeah, it sounds easy, but in order to best Halsey and
The Weeknd has shared a video for “In Your Eyes,” a track off his latest record After Hours. In the Anton Tammi–directed clip, Abel Tesfaye’s crimson-suited alter ego stalks a young woman (Zaina Miuccia) with a giant knife. It doesn’t end well for him. Find the video below. After Hours is the Weeknd’s first album
And so ends Michonne’s The Walking Dead journey. For now. In “What We Become,” the 13th episode of The Walking Dead season 10, Danai Gurira made her exit. Warning, spoilers follow. The episode featured Michonne taking Virgil back to his island with the goal of reuniting with his family and obtaining weapons for the ongoing
On Friday (March 20), the Weeknd dropped his new studio album After Hours. Now, he’s shared a deluxe edition of the LP, which offers four remixes and one live recording from his recent Saturday Night Live performance. Find the new versions, which feature Lil Uzi Vert, OPN, Chromatics, and more, below. After Hours features contributions
Someone’s feeling fun and flirty. As fans may recall, Hannah Brown and Tyler Cameron have been hanging out together more than usual lately. The former Bacholerette and Bachelor star spent another day self-distancing with their “quarantine crew” this weekend. During an Instagram Live video where Brown, Cameron and the rest of their friends were working out, viewers caught a glimpse of the
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim have premiered their new sitcom Beef House a week early. You can watch episode one, titled “Army Buddy Brad,” on Adult Swim’s website. According to a press release, Beef House is “about five men—Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Ron Auster, Ben Hur, Tennessee Luke—and Eric’s wife Megan, living under one roof.”
Anyone for a royal piggyback ride? Kate Middleton and Prince William shared on their Instagram page on Sunday, which is Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, a never-before-seen photo showing them with their eldest two children, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 4. In the pic, taken by longtime royal photographer Matt Porteous, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Neil Diamond’s anthem “Sweet Caroline” is a beloved singalong, but it appears that he realizes that its message of “touching hands” doesn’t quite work in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, he shared a video where he encouraged a singalong of the song. When he reached the pre-chorus, he sang some rewritten lyrics: “Hands/Washing
On March 15, Donald Glover released what seemed to be a new Childish Gambino album on a website called DonaldGloverPresents.com. The LP was subsequently removed, however. Now, 3.15.20, a full-length LP featuring 21 Savage, Ludwig Göransson, and others, is here. Find it on streaming platforms below. Glover’s last Childish Gambino album was 2016’s “Awaken, My
Christopher Polk/Getty Images Taylor Swift is speaking out… well, kind of. On Saturday evening, the Lover songstress seemingly addressed the recently leaked Kanye West phone call that she and him had back in 2016. You know, the one that reignited their feud. For some back story: Late on Friday, extended video footage leaked online of what
Jim Spellman/WireImage Actress Debi Mazar is the latest celebrity to test positive for Coronavirus. The Younger star took to social media on Saturday afternoon to share the news with her fans. Moreover, she also detailed her experience on what it was like to get tested for COVID-19, and how difficult it was to get the proper
The National Association of Theatre Owners likes some of the elements of a coronavirus crisis relief package put forward by Senate Republicans because it includes employee assistance. business access to government-backed loans and tax postponement. The $1 trillion legislation, introduced on Thursday, includes $1,200 cash payments to individual taxpayers up to $75,000, as well as
Country musician Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81, as CNN reports and his publicist tells Pitchfork. The legendary singer-songwriter whose career spanned nearly six decades passed away on Friday, March 20, from natural causes. In 2018, Rogers was forced to cancel the remaining dates of his farewell tour, The Gambler’s Last Deal,
The long-running British avant-garde music magazine The Wire has announced it has opened its online archives to the public for the next week. “We’re giving everyone one week’s FREE access to our online archive containing every issue of The Wire ever published,” a tweet reads. “That’s more than 430 issues to while away the time.”
Rihanna is contributing to the global coronavirus relief efforts in a big way. The singer and fashion mogul’s Clara Lionel Foundation announced on Saturday that it has donated $5 million to COVID-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. The money will go to local food banks serving at-risk communities and the elderly in
Avant-garde composer William Basinski has released a project called Hyms of Oblivion. The 30-year-old song cycle features lyrics by Jennifer Jaffe, of art collective TODT. Listen to the album below via Bandcamp. In a statement about the project, Basinski wrote on Bandcamp: never released, 30 year old song cycle with lyrics by Jennifer Jaffe of
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So…anyone in desperate need of something new to watch? As we all continue to practice social distancing in the midst of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we’re been practicing what we like to call “binge approaching,” turning to our TVs and streaming devices for some much needed comfort and distraction. Should you be looking for something
Sharon Van Etten has postponed her 2020 spring tour. In a post on Instagram, Van Etten announced that her April tour dates will be postponed “in light of COVID-19.” “Everyone’s safety and well-being is always our #1 concern, especially during this sensitive time.” she wrote. Van Etten also stated that the rescheduled dates will be
BACKGRID Repeat after me: The Weeknd‘s new album is officially here. On Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Grammy-winning performer’s fourth studio album was released, sending fans into the weekend with brand new music perfect for a dance party in the kitchen. “ITS OUT EVERYWHERE,” the star announced after midnight. “LOVE YOU GUYS.” Naturally, fans have already sunk
Chilean hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux has announced her first studio album in six years. Antifa Dance is out later this year, and Tijoux has shared the title track and an accompanying music video, directed by Daniela López Lugo and co-starring Chilean singer-songwriter Alex Anwandter. Check out the colorful, post-apocalyptic visual below, as well as Tijoux’s
Things may be crazy IRL, but it’s business as usual on Grey’s Anatomy. Which is to say it’s crazy. Tonight’s episode saw Meredith overseeing a pro bono surgery day, with a packed schedule of free surgeries and way too few surgeons. That was drama in and of itself as doctors fought for their patients to
The Weeknd’s new album After Hours has arrived. It’s his follow-up to My Dear Melancholy, and Starboy. The record was led by “Blinding Lights,” “Heartless,” and “After Hours,” as well as “Scared to Live,” which the Weeknd debuted with Daniel Lopatin on SNL. Revisit the Weeknd’s “After Hours” short film, and hear the whole new