It’s been 10 years since Linda Ronstadt wrapped up her career as a performer with a show at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, but she still vividly remembers how she felt that night. “I saw every concert I ever sang,” she says on the phone from San Francisco, …
Read More »Flashback: 17 Years Before Taylor Swift, Phil Collins Covered 'Can't Stop Loving You'
Taylor Swift stopped by the BBC’s Live Lounge late last month to perform songs from her new LP Lover, but midway through the set she broke out a huge surprise by tackling Leo Sayer’s 1978 classic “I Can’t Stop Loving You (Though I Try).” “For this cover song I wanted …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne, Halsey, Travis Scott Tapped for Post Malone's New Album
Post Malone has revealed the eclectic guest list for his upcoming album Hollywood’s Bleeding, with the rapper recruiting Halsey, Travis Scott, Meek Mill and Ozzy Osbourne for his new LP. Future, SZA, Swae Lee (“Sunflower“), Young Thug (“Goodbyes“) and a pair of our favorite babies, Lil Baby and Da Baby, …
Read More »Shawn Mendes Foundation Launches to 'Amplify Causes That My Fans and I Care Deeply About'
Shawn Mendes has announced the formation of the Shawn Mendes Foundation, which seeks to encourage and support fans’ causes to help bring about positive change. Children’s healthcare, sustainability, mental health and wellness, human rights, anti-bullying and education are among the foundation’s areas of focus. “For a long time, I’ve wanted …
Read More »Rapsody's 'Eve' is a Masterpiece of Hip-Hop Feminism
For most of her career,North Carolina rapper Rapsody has been in quarantine. Neither individual virtuosity, nor cosigns from Jay-Z, Black Thought, and Kendrick Lamar, have ever brought her the reverence awarded to other avowed lyricists of her ilk. Signed to Roc Nationand 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records,Rapsody is not an underground …
Read More »Kellyanne Conway Belittles Taylor Swift, Fans Over Equality Act Support
Kellyanne Conway mocked Taylor Swift‘s support for the Equality Act while singing “You Need to Calm Down” during an appearance on Fox News Tuesday. The jab was in response to Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she criticized President Donald Trump and his administration for not …
Read More »Hear Jason Derulo Celebrate Summer on Single 'Too Hot'
Jason Derulo has followed up his recent single “Mamacita” with another brand new track. This one, “Too Hot,” celebrates the sexy heat of summer, taking its cues from island-style dancehall beats. The rhythmic number, driven by acoustic guitar riffs and a funky beat, sees Derulo celebrating the real benefit of …
Read More »The Eternal Sunshine of Harry Styles
H arry Styles isn’t exactly dressed down for lunch. He’s got a white floppy hat that Diana Ross might have won from Elton in a poker game at Cher’s mansion circa 1974, plus Gucci shades, a cashmere sweater, and blue denim bell-bottoms. His nail polish is pink and mint green. …
Read More »Hear Taylor Swift, Dixie Chicks Team for Heartfelt Song 'Soon You'll Get Better'
Aside from Brendon Urie, the big guest feature on Taylor Swift’s new album Lover comes from the Dixie Chicks. The trio appears on “Soon You’ll Get Better,” a stripped-down track that Swift penned about her mother and her continued battle with breast cancer. The song, which Swift co-produced and cowrote …
Read More »Young Thug Has a Good Time Without Taking Any Risks on 'So Much Fun'
Young Thug’s often-imitated, never-duplicated mush-mouthed warble has become one of the most innovative and influential instrument to grace rap music in the last half-decade. Though Thug’s music has a track record of severe commercial underperformance, his stature in popular music has grown considerably in the last two years, as he’s …
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