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Britney Spears calls out Christina Aguilera for “refusing to speak” about conservatorship
Britney Spears has called out Christina Aguilera for “refusing to speak” about her conservatorship during a red carpet interview. READ MORE: Controlling Britney Spears review: toxic conservatorship back under the microscope Spears’ conservatorship was terminated on November 12 after 13 years after high profile campaigning and court cases, with Britney calling it “the best day ever.” On the red carpet at the Latin Grammys on Thursday (November 18), Aguilera was asked about her thoughts on the end of the conservatorship by a journalist. Advertisement When asked the question, Aguilera’s publicist interjected, saying: “No, we’re not doing that tonight. I’m sorry.”...
Måneskin, Diplo and Tyler, The Creator added to American Music Awards line-up
Måneskin and Tyler, The Creator have been added to the line-up for this year’s American Music Awards. READ MORE: Italian Eurovision winners Måneskin talk future plans and “bullshit” drug allegations They join the likes of Coldplay, BTS, Silk Sonic, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Megan Thee Stallion and more who have already been tapped up to perform at the event, while Diplo will serve as the DJ for the night. Billy Porter, Machine Gun Kelly, Brandy and more have been enlisted as presenters, with West Side Story stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler, JoJo Siwa, Winnie Harlow, JB Smoove, Anthony Ramos, Liza Koshy,...
Snoop Dogg releases new collaborative album ‘The Algorithm’
Snoop Dogg has shared his first project for Def Jam Recordings, ‘The Algorithm’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: “Snoop Dogg was cartwheeling down the hallway” – funk-jazz maestro Thundercat on his many musical collaborators The legendary rapper, entrepreneur and cultural icon, who was appointed Def Jam’s executive creative consultant back in June, announced the collaborative compilation last month alongside the Mount Westmore (Snoop, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too $hort) track ‘Big Subwoofer’. The singles ‘Like My Weed’, with Jane Handcock, and ‘Murder Music’, featuring guest rappers Benny The Butcher, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes, arrived earlier this month. Advertisement To accompany the release of...
New York senators to introduce new bill to limit use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials
A pair of New York state senators are set to unveil new legislation this week that will make it harder for prosecutors to use rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. According to Rolling Stone, Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) and Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx) are proposing a bill called ‘Rap Music On Trial’. The purpose of this bill is to set a new high bar compelling prosecutors to show “clear and convincing evidence” that a defendant’s rap song, video, or other “creative expression” is “literal, rather than figurative or fictional”. Advertisement Hoylman argued that nobody thinks Johnny Cash actually “shot...
Watch the trailer for HBO’s new DMX documentary
A trailer has been released for HBO’s upcoming new documentary DMX: Don’t Try To Understand. READ MORE: DMX, 1970 – 2021: hip-hop giant who shone brightest in the darkness The documentary follows the late rapper in 2019 after he was released from prison for tax fraud, as he attempts to rebuild his life and career with plans of a comeback tour. As shown in the trailer, the documentary will tackle both DMX’s impact on fans around the world and his troubled past, ranging from drug addiction to financial issues. Advertisement The documentary will be released November 25 on US...
Listen to Dirty Hit’s latest signing Wallice come of age on new single ‘Wisdom Tooth’
LA-based singer-songwriter Wallice has released brand new single ‘Wisdom Tooth’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: The Dirty Hit Tour: Beabadoobee, No Rome and Oscar Lang are the sound of the future The new track comes alongside news that she’s signed to celebrated independent label Dirty Hit, where she joins a roster that includes the likes of The 1975, Beabadoobee and Rina Sawayama. Produced with her close friend and frequent collaborator marinelli, ‘Wisdom Tooth’ hears Wallice, who released her debut EP ‘Off The Rails’ earlier this year, use a dental procedure as an analogy for her coming of...
Watch Holly Humberstone team up with Griff for ‘Friendly Fire’
Holly Humberstone has teamed up with Griff for a live “Emotional Grim Reaper” rendition of ‘Friendly Fire’ – watch the performance below. READ MORE: Holly Humberstone: haunting synth-pop to soundtrack coming-of-age anxiety The performance was recorded at London’s Session Arts Club earlier this week and will be followed up with a collaboration between Humberstone and Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jack Steadman in the coming weeks. “Was so lovely to have Griff create a version of ‘Friendly Fire’ with me at Session Arts Club,” said Humberstone about the collaboration. “She’s such a special artist. Thank u Sarah for doing this with...
Watch Brandon Boyd dance through night and day in the video for glorious new single ‘Pocket Knife’
Brandon Boyd has shared a brand new solo single entitled ‘Pocket Knife’ – you can watch the song’s video below. READ MORE: Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on 20 years of ‘Morning View’: “We wanted to change our environment dramatically” The Incubus frontman’s new track is the lead single from his forthcoming new album ‘Echoes And Cocoons’. The follow-up to 2013’s ‘Sons Of The Sea’ is produced by Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer John Congleton. The powerful production is complimented by Boyd’s soaring vocals and rescuing lyrics. “If trouble comes tonight/ Remember your pocket knife/ To cut into the dark/ Let it lead to light/ This old...
Chuck D defends Travis Scott over Astroworld tragedy
Chuck D has released an open letter defending Travis Scott and accusing concert promoter LiveNation of “shucking their most crucial responsibility” in the wake of the Astroworld Tragedy. READ MORE: Public Enemy’s Chuck D: “When we first came to the UK, we wanted to spill blood on the stage.” 10 people died and hundreds more were injured during a mass-casualty crowd crush that occurred during Scott’s headline set at Astroworld Festival earlier this month. Advertisement In the wake of the disaster, Scott has been named a defendant in a host of lawsuits, including one on behalf of 282 clients,...Recent Posts
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