Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday (August 7) in Maryland Heights, Missouri, for drug possession and an outstanding insurance violation. The arrest occurred around 4:45 a.m. at the Hollywood Casino. Nelly’s attorney, Scott Rosenblum, claimed the artist was unfairly targeted by an “overzealous” officer who conducted an improper search. According to Rosenblum, Nelly had won […]
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Slipknot Ignites 25th Anniversary Tour with Nostalgic Setlist
On Tuesday, August 6, masked metal legends Slipknot kicked off their 25th-anniversary tour with a powerful performance at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indianapolis. The band delivered a brutal fourteen-song set, focusing exclusively on tracks from their early years, celebrating a quarter-century since their groundbreaking debut album. “Nothing you will hear tonight was written […]
This Day in Music History – August 8th
1960 – 25,000 copies of “Tell Laura I Love Her” were destroyed by Decca Records. It was said that the song was “too tasteless and vulgar for English sensibility.” 1970 – Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of blues singer Bessie Smith. Smith was one of Joplin’s idols. 1975 – Hank Williams, Jr. […]
Lainey Wilson Teams Up with Miranda Lambert for New Track “Good Horses”
Lainey Wilson is set to bring a soothing vibe to her upcoming album Whirlwind, with some help from a friend. On Friday, August 2, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter released her latest track, “Good Horses,” featuring fellow country star Miranda Lambert. The song, co-written by Wilson, Lambert, and Luke Dick, and produced by Jay Joyce, explores the […]
Tony Iommi to Reissue Solo Albums Featuring Glenn Hughes This Fall
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is reissuing two of his solo albums this fall, both featuring Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes. The albums, The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused, will be available on vinyl for the first time on October 4. Additionally, they will be released on CD and digitally, with the digital version of Fused […]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Arrives in Warsaw Amid Historic Air Raid Sirens
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has been welcomed enthusiastically around the world, and Warsaw is no exception. However, fans attending her concert at PGE Narodowy stadium on Thursday, August 1, might be startled by the sound of air raid sirens. The alarms are part of Poland’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. “At […]
Nickelback Defends “Deadpool & Wolverine” with Hilarious Video
Canadians stick together! Nickelback shared a video on Tuesday (July 23) defending the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film from any potential criticism. In the clip, all four band members don Deadpool and Wolverine masks before deciding they are too itchy and unmasking themselves. “We’re Nickelback, experts in navigating irrational hate in the face of tremendous […]
Drake and PartyNextDoor Tease New Collaborative Album in Toronto Surprise
Drake thrilled his hometown fans on Friday night (August 2) at Budweiser Stage in Toronto with exciting news: he’s working on a new collaborative album with his OVO labelmate, PartyNextDoor. During PartyNextDoor’s “Sorry I’m Outside” Tour stop, Drake took the stage for an unexpected hour-long set of R&B songs. “On behalf of me and Party, […]
50 Cent Opens Up About Distance from Diddy Amid Controversies
50 Cent hasn’t held back his criticism of Diddy, especially amid recent sexual assault allegations and footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie. The 49-year-old rapper revealed a peculiar request from Diddy that made him keep his distance. “He asked to take me shopping. I thought that was the weirdest sht in the world because that might […]
Charli XCX and Billie Eilish Unveil “Guess” Remix in New Video
Charli XCX continues her vibrant summer with the release of the “Guess” remix featuring Billie Eilish. The Aidan Zamiri-directed video brings the song’s playful lyrics to life, with Charli and Billie literally climbing a mountain of lingerie and Billie operating a bulldozer loaded with laundry. Charli first hinted at the “Guess” remix earlier this week […]