Jon Wysocki, the founding drummer for the band Staind, has passed away at the age of 53. His death was confirmed by his bandmates in Lydia’s Castle, where he had been playing since his departure from Staind in 2011. “On 5/18/2024 at 8:02pm, Jon Wysocki passed away surrounded by family and friends that loved him […]
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Apologizes for 2016 Attack on Cassie in Recently Surfaced Video
Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued a public apology following the release of a 2016 security video aired by CNN, which appears to show him attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. The hip-hop mogul took to social media on Sunday to express remorse for his actions, calling his behavior “inexcusable.” “It’s so difficult […]
Carrie Underwood’s Tour Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Global Fans
Carrie Underwood is hitting the road, but not all of her fans are thrilled with her tour stops. The country music icon recently announced her upcoming tour dates on Instagram, sparking a wave of reactions from fans both excited and disappointed about where she’ll be performing. Currently in the midst of her Reflections residency at […]
Miley Cyrus Adds a Pop Twist to Talking Heads’ Classic “Psycho Killer”
Miley Cyrus has once again demonstrated her musical versatility with a fresh take on Talking Heads’ 1977 classic, “Psycho Killer.” Released at midnight on Friday, May 17, the cover is part of the compilation album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, a formal tribute to the iconic new wave band, […]
This Day in Music History – May 17th
1963 – Jan & Dean’s “Surf City” was released. 1963 – Joan Baez headlined the first Monterey Folk Festival in California. 1967 – “Don’t Look Back”, a documentary on Bob Dylan’s 1965 British tour, premiered in San Francisco, CA. 1969 – The Who released the album “Tommy” in the U.S. 1971 – The musical “Godspell” […]
Olivia Rodrigo Handles Wardrobe Malfunction Like a Pro During Stadium Tour
Wardrobe malfunctions are an inevitable part of live performances, especially during giant stadium tours, and Olivia Rodrigo just experienced a major one. During her performance of “Love Is Embarrassing,” her top came undone at the back, almost falling off completely. However, Olivia handled the mishap like a true professional, not missing a beat. The moment, […]
Billy Idol’s Midnight Rebellion: How the Rock Star Blackmailed His Record Label
In a revealing new interview with The Guardian, rock icon Billy Idol recounted a dramatic episode from his past involving the master tapes for his legendary Rebel Yell album. Faced with a dispute over the cover artwork, Idol resorted to drastic measures to get his way. Idol, now 68, described how he stole the master […]
Cardi B Opens Up About Avoiding Personal Topics in Her New Music
In a candid recent interview, Cardi B shared her fears about addressing personal matters in her music. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper explained that while she wants to discuss the life changes she’s experienced over the past few years, she hesitates due to the potential backlash and exploitation of her vulnerabilities. “I really want to talk […]
Alien Weaponry Documentary Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival
The world premiere of Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, a documentary chronicling the rise of New Zealand’s groove metal trio Alien Weaponry, will take place at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival next month. The screening is scheduled for June 6 at 8:45 pm at the East Village Cinema. Directed by Kent Belcher and produced […]
This Day in Music History – May 16th
1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared with Chuck Berry on the television show “Hollywood A-GO-GO.” 1965 – The Beach Boys appeared on the “The Ed Sullivan Show” and performed “Help Me Rhonda.” 1966 – The Beach Boys album “Pet Sounds” was released. 1968 – Tony Joe White recorded “Polk Salad Annie.” 1969 – Jack Casady […]