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Superstar writer-arranger-producer Quincy Jones remembered Aretha Franklin in a short statement on Thursday followingFranklin’s deathat age 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. During his illustrious career, Jones has worked with most of the greatest singers in pop history, including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson and Franklin, which makes …

“The Velvet Underground Experience,” a multimedia exhibition about the history and influence of the Velvet Underground will run in New York City October 10th through December 30th,The New York Timesreports. The exhibition debuted in Paris two years ago and features rare photographs, portraits, films, videos, live concerts and musical workshops. …

Childish Gambino will perform at Rihanna‘s fourth annual Diamond Ball this September, with Insecure star Issa Rae onboard to host the black-tie fundraiser. “Issa Rae and Childish Gambino were the dream duo for the fourth Annual Diamond Ball and they’re coming,” Rihanna said in a statement. “We are honored and …

Rae Sremmurd appeared on The Tonight Show to perform hit single “Guatemala.” The hip-hop duo unveiled the track with a tropical beach setting on Fallon’s stage, dancing around beach chairs, an umbrella and a cluster of palm trees and accompanied by a DJ. “Guatemala” comes from Rae Sremmurd member Swae …

Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and Logic will perform at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, set to air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City August 20th. Grande will perform her recent single, “God Is a Woman,” from her upcoming album, Sweetener, which arrives August 17th. Mendes …

Quincy, a documentary about Quincy Jones,co-directed by the producer’s daughter Rashida Jones, will premiere on Netflix on September 21st. It will be a career-spanning look at the music industry giant, from his time as a trumpeter, film composer and jazz conductor to his legendary production work on Michael Jackson’s Thriller …

Metric singer Emily Haines makes a strong statement, both through lyrics and fashion, in the group’s new video for “Dressed to Suppress.” The song is their second release from their upcoming and as-yet-untitled LP and follows “Dark Saturday.” The album will be released on September 21st via MMI/Crystal Math Music. …

Maxwell announced a North American fall theater tour. The soul singer will debut new material during the “50 Intimate Nights Live” trek, which launches September 27th in Richmond, Virginia and concludes December 9th in New York, New York. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 27th. A limited amount of VIP …

In 2010, Ben Linsenmeyer and Ron Diep were booked to play a college Halloween party. As two DJs who came of age during the French electro renaissance, they thought it would be both funny and poignant to tackle the gig in full Daft Punk regalia. So, decked out in silver …

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have shared their cinematic new video for “If Love Is the Law,” the latest single off the former Oasis guitarist’s 2017 album Who Built the Moon? The video – the fifth chapter of the seven-part film Stranded on the Earth, director Mike Bruce told Rolling …