Lil Nas X’s viral smash “Old Town Road” received an official country endorsement Thursday night, with Nineties hitmaker Billy Ray Cyrus contributing a verse to the single’s first remix. Cyrus announces himself immediately by singing the first hook: “I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road/ I’m gonna …
Read More »How the Opioid Epidemic Became a Uniquely American Problem
In recent years, the opioid crisis and the toll it has taken on American families has dominated headlines. Now that nearly 400,000 American lives have been lost, there’s been much debate over who the true culprits behind the epidemic are, from Big Pharma to doctors to billlionaire families like the …
Read More »Watch Ben Platt and James Corden Act Out 'Soundtrack to a Bromance'
Ben Platt appeared on The Late Late Show to promote his new album and James Corden used the opportunity to film a segment called “Soundtrack to a Bromance.” Platt, best known for playing the title role in Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, used the opportunity to showcase his ability to …
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Birdman doesn’t like lettuce wraps. He’s appalled by the watery leaves and aromatic meats sitting on the table in front of him. He keeps repeating the same phrase: “We Southern.” According to Birdman, people below the Mason-Dixon line won’t find joy in such a delicacy. He’s sitting in a private …
Read More »John Oliver Reminds Fox News That Mueller Report 'Does Not Exonerate' Trump
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver examined the fallout of Robert Mueller‘s long-awaited report — or, at least, the four-page summary that Attorney General William Barr submitted to Congress the previous Sunday. While Mueller did not establish a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign — a finding Oliver …
Read More »The Cure's Robert Smith on Rock Hall Induction and 'F-cking Great' New Album
When the Cure‘s Robert Smith took the stage during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Barclays Center on Friday, he kept things succinct. “As Trent [Reznor, who introduced the band] said, it’s 40 years since our first album came out. It doesn’t seem like that. And …
Read More »'Make Music Day' 2019 Details Free Events, Concerts Nationwide
Make Music Day, an annual worldwide celebration of music with free events and concerts around the globe, has detailed some of the notable events occurring across America on June 21st. “Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of …
Read More »Rosalía and J Balvin Fly High in New Video for 'Con Altura (feat. El Guincho)'
The follow-up to their serene 2018 collaboration, “Brillo,” Spanish flamenco-pop alchemist Rosalía and Colombian reggaetonero J Balvin meet once more — 30,000 feet in the air — in their jaunty new reggaeton single, “Con Altura,” or “With Height.” The song also features the vocal talents of fellow Spaniard, Canarian producer …
Read More »RZA: Wu-Tang Clan Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was a bit late to the game when it came to including hip-hop in its ranks. But since 2007, when Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five became the first rap group inducted into the hall, the powers that be have been slowly welcoming …
Read More »Everclear's Art Alexakis Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Everclear‘s Art Alexakis has revealed he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In a letter to fans posted on Everclear’s website, the singer said that he has had it “for anywhere between 10 to 20 years.” According to singer-guitarist’s letter, the MS was discovered three years ago following an automobile …
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