Lady Gaga’s Ally Maine breaks through to a wider audience in the singer’s video for “Always Remember Us This Way,” a lighter-waving ballad from the acclaimed musical drama A Star Is Born. The clip opens with Bradley Cooper’s Jackson Maine inviting a nervous Ally onstage to sing with his band. …
Read More »What We Know So Far About the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
On Saturday morning, as worshipers were gathering at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh for Shabbat services, a gunman opened fire and killed 11 people. The shooter surrendered at the scene to police after a short standoff and was arrested.On Sunday, the victims were identified. They range in age …
Read More »Ariana Grande Plots 'Sweetener' World Tour
Ariana Grande will embark on a world tour next year in support of her latest album Sweetener. The first leg of the trek kicks off March 18th, 2019 in Albany, New York and criss-crosses the United States and Canada over the next several months. The run will wrap June 18th …
Read More »'House of Cards': Robin Wright's Claire Underwood Takes on D.C. in New Trailer
Claire Underwood pledges to eliminate the Washington D.C. elite in the latest trailer for House of Cards‘ sixth season, which finds Robin Wright’s former First Lady ascending to the presidency. With undertones of the current fractured political climate, the new preview finds Robin Wright’s Commander-in-Chief facing off against the old …
Read More »Gladys Knight to Lead Aretha Franklin Tribute at American Music Awards
Gladys Knight will lead a tribute to Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards, which will air live October 9th on ABC,The Associated Press reports. Dick Clark Productions confirmed the tribute, which will also feature Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans and musical director Rickey Minor. The performance will …
Read More »Review: Richard Swift's 'The Hex' Is a Gorgeous Parting Gift
Richard Swift — a prolific sideman and producer who spooned instant-vintage stardust onto records and live performances by the Black Keys, the Shins and more — completed this gorgeous solo LP just weeks before his alcoholism-related death in July. “I don’t know if I can make it through/Every color now …
Read More »Brazil-Based Music Distributor Poaches Republic Records Exec
Music industry veteran Jason Jordan is taking a post as the North America managing director of ONErpm, a Brazil-based global music distribution, label services and rights management company. Jordan, who has served as vice president of A&R at Hollywood Records and senior vice president of A&R at Universal Music Group’s …
Read More »Jack White Plots New Live EP, Doc 'Kneeling at the Anthem D.C.'
Jack White will release a new live EP and concert documentary, Jack White: Kneeling at the Anthem D.C., September 21st via Amazon. Kneeling at the Anthem captures White’s May 30th performance at the titular Washington D.C.venue in support of his latest album, Boarding House Reach. It will also include segments …
Read More »Queen Unearth Live Aid Recordings for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Soundtrack
Queen collected previously unissued audio tracks from their 1985 Live Aid concert for the upcoming soundtrack to band biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. The 22-track album is out on CD and digital formats on October 19th via Hollywood Records. The Live Aid material, recorded during the band’s July 1985 show at Wembley …
Read More »Frightened Rabbit Plot First Show Since Scott Hutchison's Death
Frightened Rabbit will perform their first show since the death of frontman Scott Hutchisonon December 8th at Sleep In the Park in Glasgow, Scotland. The performance is billed as “The Songs of Frightened Rabbit” and will feature the band performing alongside various guest vocalists. Per NME, the Twilight Sad’s James …
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