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News Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman Settle Le Tigre “Deceptacon” Lawsuit The artists reached a confidential settlement agreement with Barry Mann, who claimed their song infringed his copyright By Matthew Ismael Ruiz November 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman (Photo by Brigitte Engl/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Le Tigre’s Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman

Play video content TMZ.com The Gabby Petito saga has raised questions about who the media focuses on in cases like these, and it seems disproportionally white … so says a member of the Black Eyed Peas. We talked to Taboo (Jaime Luis Gomez) — who is of Mexican descent and identifies as an indigenous person

News Vote Now for Your Favorite Albums and Songs of 2021 Take the Pitchfork Readers’ Poll By Pitchfork November 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Maddy Price Facebook Twitter Right now, Pitchfork’s editors are furiously debating the ranking of our year-end best albums and songs lists, which we’ll be bringing to you soon. But first,

Kanye West is continuing his friendship with Marilyn Manson — going so far as to invite the guy to his newest Sunday Service … and even going in on a prayer together. Ye kicked off a new round of worship and gospel singing Sunday — and he invited the embattled rocker, who’s been accused of

News Kanye West Is Doing a Sunday Service Livestream Today Ye’s performance series returns for a special Halloween 2021 edition on Triller and Fite TV  By Evan Minsker October 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images). Facebook Twitter Kanye West, whose legal name is now just Ye, has announced that his

Drake was feeling it Saturday night, with a little help from a beverage. Yooooo… My man’s @Drake SLAPPPPPED on Caffeine 😂😂😂. NuNu ain’t finna make it thru the night 🥴💀 @THENUFILEZ_show #TilDeath pic.twitter.com/VdujfmDEk1 — Dodger Bl@cc (@SmooveChazz) October 31, 2021 @SmooveChazz Drake hosted a rap battle Saturday night in Bev Hills, and he may not

News Rock Hall 2021: Watch Foo Fighters and Paul McCartney Play the Beatles’ “Get Back” The band also performed “Best of You,” “My Hero,” and “Everlong” after being honored with introductory remarks from McCartney By Allison Hussey October 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl, October 2021 (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Rock

Quincy Jones once claimed the Beatles were sucky musicians — but that must’ve been aimed at everyone besides Ringo Starr … because the dude was clearly ahead of his time. Check out this viral TikTok video from @grahamethedrummer, who breaks down what the band’s drummer could’ve done on famous tunes of theirs … and what

News Tim Heidecker Announces Full Band Show, Shares New Song “Dark Days”: Listen Tim Heidecker and His Very Good Band will perform at New York’s Bowery Ballroom in April 2022 By Matthew Strauss October 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tim Heidecker, photo by Sean Mathis Facebook Twitter Tim Heidecker has announced his first live show with

Drake just earned himself a new nickname … Certified Watch Lover, and not just any watch — he went all out, dropping 7-figures to hook himself up on his birthday. As you know by now, Drake turned 35 last Sunday, and while we’ve seen him throw himself a few parties to mark the occasion, we

News Fugees Postpone Reunion Tour The shows will be rescheduled for 2022 “to ensure the best chance that all cities on the tour are fully open” By Allison Hussey October 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Fugees, September 2021 (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Fugees are postponing their upcoming reunion tour, which was supposed to begin

Zayn Malik said Thursday his dispute with Yolanda Hadid was a “private matter,” but we’ve learned it actually became a public matter, as in Zayn was charged with crimes against Gigi and Yolanda Hadid and ended up copping a plea. Zayn was charged with 4 criminal offenses of harassment and, although one official doc says

News Alicia Keys Announces New Album Keys, Shares New Song “Best of Me”: Listen She shared two version of the single from the forthcoming LP, which will feature two different iterations: Originals and Unlocked By Evan Minsker October 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Alicia Keys “Best of Me” single artwork Facebook Twitter Alicia Keys has revealed

Play video content TMZ.com Rock icon Todd Rundgren is about to get what some call the ultimate honor in the music biz — induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — and he couldn’t care less, because he says the institution’s a total crock. Todd won’t be saying (or singing) “Hello It’s Me”

News Jake Xerxes Fussell Announces Album, Shares New Song “Love Farewell”: Listen Good and Green Again features contributions from Bonnie “Prince” Billy and others By Evan Minsker October 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The North Carolina folk singer and scholar Jake Xerxes Fussell has announced a new album. Good and Green Again is out

Ariana Grande buy-eth, and Ariana Grande sell-eth just as fast — she’s unloading her L.A. fortress after a little more than a year of living there … and turned a small profit. AG just sold her mansion up in the Hollywood Hills, with a birds-eye view of La La Land below — scooping a nice

News Viagra Boys’ Benjamin Vallé Has Died at 47 “This planet just lost one the good ones,” his bandmates wrote By Allison Hussey October 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Viagra Boys’ Benjamin Vallé (Photo by Audio Far Out Sessions) Facebook Twitter Benjamin Vallé, who co-founded and played guitar in the Stockholm post-punk band Viagra Boys, has died.

The man prosecutors say supplied the deadly pills that killed Mac Miller has acknowledged wrongdoing — copping a plea deal that could see him behind bars for a long while. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Stephen Walter entered a guilty plea with the feds on one count of distribution of fentanyl. The other

News Brian Wilson Shares Trailer for New Documentary: Watch Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road is due out next month in theaters and VOD By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Brian Wilson (Photo courtesy of Falco Ink.) Facebook Twitter A new trailer and poster has been shared for the forthcoming documentary Brian Wilson:

NBA YoungBoy is finally sprung from jail — after several months behind bars in his federal gun case — but he had to drop some serious coin to make it happen. The rapper’s attorneys, Drew Findling and Andre Belanger, tell TMZ … NBA YB was released on bond Tuesday after forking over $500k in cash.

News Wilco Share Two Beatles Covers: Listen The Chicago band covered the Let It Be tracks “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Dig a Pony” for Amazon By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Wilco, photo by Crystal Myers Facebook Twitter Wilco have shared two covers from the Beatles Let it Be: “Don’t Let

Play video content TMZ.com Cardi B has at least one bright idea about what she can give Offset for his 30th birthday — and she’s confident it will top his present to her … assuming he’s into good lovin’. We ran into the rapper at LAX, where she was incognito and COVID-safe … she still

News Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Shares New Songs From The Power of the Dog Soundtrack: Listen “Jonny Greenwood, our composer, is a genius. Simple as that.”—Jane Campion By Matthew Strauss October 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jonny Greenwood, July 2018 (Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead has shared two new songs from his forthcoming

Play video content TMZ.com E-40‘s giving new meaning to his classic track “Yay Area” … which now could refer to the gourmet meats and burritos he’s serving up as he enters the food biz. That’s right, E’s got a new handle now — the Goon With the Spoon — to go along with his new

News J Balvin Apologizes for “Perra” Video The singer removed the clip from YouTube following criticism for its portrayal of Black women By Allison Hussey October 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter J Balvin (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/WireImage) Facebook Twitter J Balvin has issued an apology over the video for his Tokischa collaboration “Perra,” as Billboard reports.

Ed Sheeran is hitting the pause button, because he says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 … which disrupts a few things in his immediate future. The singer made the announcement Sunday on Instagram, writing … “Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following

News Watch Lana Del Rey Perform “Arcadia” on Colbert From her new album Blue Banisters By Allison Hussey October 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lana Del Rey performs on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Facebook Twitter Lana Del Rey appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Friday night (October 22), performing “Arcadia” from her

Lil Nas X jokingly said he had a new song coming out with Boosie Badazz — but the latter didn’t think it was funny … and hurled every homophobic slur he could at the guy. The Louisiana rapper unloaded on LNX Saturday with an expletive-laden diatribe that’s shocking — calling Nas X the f-slur, among

There is a full-on battle royale over DMX‘s estate, because another woman has reportedly come forward claiming she’s one of X’s kids, and wants in on the estate. Raven Barmer-Simmons has contacted some of the kids of the late rapper, saying she is among them … this according to Page Six, which broke the story.

News Bloodshot Records Gets New Ownership After Co-Founder’s Departure Exceleration Music acquired the Chicago label from co-founders Rob Miller and Nan Warshaw By Matthew Strauss October 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bloodshot Records, graphic courtesy of Name PR Facebook Twitter Bloodshot Records is being acquired by Exceleration Music, an investment fund launched by various music industry