May 26, 2023

Isaac “Redd” Holt, Percussionist and Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Dies at 91

Isaac “Redd” Holt, the jazz fusion pioneer and founding member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, died Tuesday (May 23). The Grammy-winning percussionist, songwriter, educator, humanitarian, and entrepreneur recorded dozens of albums as a sideman, a bandleader, and with bassist Eldee Young. His music has been sampled more than 200 times by hip-hop artists such as […]

Mark Ronson DM’d Dua Lipa to Join the ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack – Rolling Stone

Lipa released Barbie the Album‘s lead single “Dance the Night” on Friday It all “started with a DM.” After the official release of the Barbie soundtrack’s lead single “Dance the Night,” Mark Ronson shared his first-ever reach out (via IG DM) to Dua Lipa to join him on the song. “Hey! I’m doing the songs […]

Roger Waters Investigated Over Nazi-Like Uniform at Berlin Concert – Billboard

BERLIN (AP) — Police in Berlin said Friday (May 26) that they have opened an investigation of Roger Waters on suspicion of incitement over a costume the Pink Floyd co-founder wore when he performed in the German capital last week. Images on social media showed Waters firing an imitation machine gun while dressed in a […]

Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Tina Turner at ‘Renaissance’ Show in Paris – Rolling Stone

Beyoncé is honoring Tina Turner. During her tour stop in Paris’ Stade France on Friday, Beyoncé stopped her show to remember the legendary singer, who died earlier this week. “I just want to take a second and honor Tina Turner,” she told the crowd. “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina […]

The Jonas Brothers Reveal the Really Strange Way They Met – Billboard

Jonas Brothers were Amelia Dimoldenberg’s latest lunch guests on her popular Chicken Shop Date segment, and she didn’t hold back on asking the hard-hitting questions. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “How did you guys all meet?” she hilariously asks the siblings at one point in the […]

Tina Turner Is 10th Singer From ‘We Are the World’ Single to Die – Billboard

Tina Turner accomplished so much in her 50-year career that her presence on the all-star charity single “We Are the World” didn’t get a lot of attention following her death on Wednesday at age 83. But she was a featured vocalist on that high-profile single, which was recorded at A&M Studios in Hollywood on Jan. […]

Beyoncé Passionately Honors Tina Turner at Paris Show – Billboard

Beyoncé took some time at her Renaissance tour stop in Paris, France, on Friday (May 26) to honor one of her biggest musical influences, Tina Turner, who died Wednesday at age 83. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I just want to take a second and honor Tina Turner,” […]

Hayley Williams Sings Tina Turner’s ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’ – Billboard

Paramore adds to the list of musicians and celebrities paying tribute to the late Tina Turner in light of her death on Wednesday. During the band’s concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night, singer Hayley Williams used a portion of the concert to honor Turner’s memory. While performing the band’s After […]

Fifth Harmony’s Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui Reunite After Five Years – Rolling Stone

The sisterhood of Fifth Harmony remains intact. On Friday, Dinah Jane shared footage of herself reuniting with Lauren Jauregui during the release party for Jauregui’s new EP In Between for the first time since the girl group announced its hiatus in 2018. “It’s always love on my end,” Dinah Jane captioned the post, alongside photos […]

Stars Who Speak on Their Mental Health Issues and Struggles – Billboard

In recent years, artists have been doing their part to destigmatize mental health issues by opening up about their own experiences. Here’s what they’ve said. Getty Images For too long, many people — including musicians — have silently battled mental health issues, putting on a happy face for the rest of the world. But things […]

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