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The Roots, Public Enemy and more feature on Michelle Obama’s ‘Voting ‘Playlist”
The Roots, Public Enemy and more feature in former US First Lady Michelle Obama‘s Voting Playlist, created in a bid to encourage American citizens to vote. Partnering with LL Cool J‘s Rock The Bells brand to create the special playlist, Obama chose old-school hip-hop tracks she felt would get people motivated to cast their ballots in the forthcoming presidential election. Obama shared the playlist to her Instagram story on Friday (October 23) after taking advantage of early voting and casting her own ballot. The playlist was then shared by LL Cool J and Rock The Bells. Advertisement Alongside Public...
Justin Bieber shares trailer for new documentary ‘Justin Bieber: Next Chapter’
Justin Bieber has shared the trailer for his forthcoming documentary, Justin Bieber: Next Chapter. The documentary promises fans an intimate look at Bieber’s life during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as reflections on his life growing up under the spotlight. In the opening scene of the trailer, Bieber comments on his growth over the past several years, attributing it to his personal relationship with Christianity. Advertisement “There’s a lot more confidence in my relationships… there were times when I was really like, ‘Man, is this pain ever gonna go away?’” Bieber said in the video. “I’d rather get away...
Watch the trailer for Jimmy Page’s ‘The Anthology’ book
A trailer for Jimmy Page’s new book The Anthology has been released – watch it below now. The book will document hundreds of items from the Led Zeppelin guitarist’s personal collection of instruments, outfits and memorabilia from throughout his career. Read more: Led Zeppelin – rank the albums In the trailer for The Anthology, Page explains: “The reason for doing this book and behind the detail of everything is just basically because I did have the material to be able to do it, I actually had the idea to be able to do it and that’s what I wanted to...
Keke Palmer Is Everybody’s Dream Girl Come To Life In Seductive ‘Dreamcatcher’ Video
What if you went to sleep with Keke Palmer posters on your wall and woke up to her singing directly to you and you alone? That’s the fantasy at the heart of her latest video for “Dreamcatcher,” a Weird Science-inspired trip through desire and wish fulfillment. The premise is simple: A young dude who loves to crush Surge and mess around on his computer ends up designing the Keke he wants in his life — and thanks to a freak electronics accident, he actually gets her. When she appears, glittering and glam and backlit by heavenly white heat, she’s...
Listen to Kim Petras’ new Halloween track ‘Party Till I Die’
Kim Petras has shared a new Halloween track called ‘Party Till I Die’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now. The German pop star has released music themed for the October holiday since 2018, when she shared the EP ‘Turn Off The Light, Vol. 1’. She followed it up with a full-length album a year later, which brought together the EP with a handful of new songs. Read more: Kim Petras live in Manchester: larger-than-life pop star wows with parallel universe mega-hits Now, Petras has shared a new Halloween track in ‘Party Till I Die’ and...
Lianne La Havas announces intimate, socially-distanced London shows
Lianne La Havas has announced a series of intimate, socially-distanced shows to take place in London this winter. The musician released her self-titled third album in July but has been unable to perform it live yet because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read more: Lianne La Havas – ‘Lianne La Havas’ review: third time’s the charm (and a shrewd play for self-ownership) Now, La Havas will debut the record at four London shows in November and December. She will perform two shows each at Clapham Grand and Hackney Church on November 25 and December 11 respectively. Advertisement Tickets are on...
Kid Rock attended presidential debate as Donald Trump’s guest
Kid Rock attended the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden last night (October 23) as a guest of the president. Read More: Trump protest anthems: Our pick of the many, many anti-Trump songs The musician was pictured next to fellow Trump supporter and professional golfer John Daly at the debate at Nashville’s Belmont University. Daly, who wore a stars and stripes blazer, tweeted a photo with Rock saying that they were “beyond blessed” to watch the debate. Political journalist Michael Mathes, who reported on the debate, then said that “both were asked by debate staff to put on...
Busta Rhymes remembers losing high school rap battle to Jay-Z
Busta Rhymes has looked back on his time at high school, and his rap battles with then fellow student Jay-Z. Appearing on 85 South Show, Busta looked back at the rise of fast flow and chopper rap in the mid-1990s. “Hov was on that shit really early,” he said, before recalling a rap battle with Jay-Z while the two of them were in high school. “Ultimately, Hov got the best of the battle in that moment,” he said. “I was just starting to figure out how to master my fascination with the speed rap. He was already on it....
Rod Stewart New Year’s Eve assault case unlikely to go to trial
An assault case against Rod Stewart over claims he punched a hotel security guard is unlikely to go to trial, US courts have heard. The incident took place at the on New Year’s Eve last December, with Stewart charged with simple battery after allegedly punching security guard Jesse Dixon in the chest. The musician’s son Sean faces the same charge for his involvement in the confrontation at the Breaker’s Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Both have pleaded not guilty. Advertisement Dixon brought a civil suit against them in January, however a pre-trial hearing has only just taken place via...Recent Posts
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