This week, a federal judge has officially sentenced Stephen Walter to 210 months (17.5 yearS) in prison for his role in supplying the fentanyl-laced pills that contributed to the death of rapper Mac Miller in 2018. Walter pleaded guilty last fall to a federal criminal charge of the distribution of fentanyl. This charge usually has […]
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Post Malone Joins Selena Gomez for “SNL” Rap About Jealous Lovers
Over the weekend, actress and singer Selena Gomez and rapper Post Malone made their Saturday Night Live debuts hosting and performing, respectively. The two not only took the New York stage on their own, but they also teamed up for a pre-taped segment called “Intuition” about jealous lovers. Post Malone raps as Chris Redd’s jealous intuition, while […]
Gorillaz Announce North American Tour
For the first time in over four years, Gorillaz will be embarking on a North American tour, set to kick off this September. Damon Albarn, the artist behind Gorillaz, will be joined on stage by a 14-piece live band and a “varying cast of guest performers,” according to the announcement. The tour will begin on […]
Goldenvoice Reveals Coachella-like Fall Festival in San Francisco
Goldenvoice, the minds behind the ever-popular Coachella Music Festival, has just revealed the lineup for Portola Music Festival. The brand new event, which is set to take place on San Francisco’s famed Pier 80 this September, is a callback to the city’s historic 1909 Portola Festival. Flume and the Chemical Brothers will be headlining the […]
Eric Clapton, Jimmie Vaughan Announce 2022 U.S. Shows
Eric Clapton has just announced that he will be hitting the road later this year with fellow guitarist Jimmie Vaughan in tow. The pair will begin their brief trek on September 8 in Columbus, Ohio, and wrap things up with two back-to-back Madison Square Garden shows in New York on September 18 and 19. Supporting […]
Watch Miranda Lambert, Elle King Perform “Drunk” at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
On Sunday, Miranda Lambert and Elle King represented the powerful female voice of country music with their fun-loving performance of “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The pair, decked out in matching fringe outfits, sang together about memories of drunken nights and good times–a tune very fitting for […]
2022 Billboard Music Awards Winners Revealed
Last night, the 2022 Billboard Awards took place from the MGM Grand Garden Arena where all the best in today’s music were celebrated. Of the many artists nominated, The Weeknd went into the evening with nominations in 17 categories, while Doja Cat had 14 nominations. See the full list of this year’s winners below: Top […]
Pearl Jam Invites Fan to Fill in on Drums After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for COVID-19
At the end of last week, Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19 and, consequently, missed a live performance with the band for the first time in his 24 years with the band. “Matt Cameron is a true artist and he’s a force of nature,” Eddie Vedder told the crowd. “However, even his superhero […]
David Crosby Reveals He is “Too Old” to Continue Touring
In a recent interview, folk legend David Crosby revealed that he has officially retired from going out on the road. His last show took place in late 2019. “I’m too old to do it anymore,” he admitted. “I’m too old to do it anymore. I don’t have the stamina. I don’t have the strength.” The […]
Naomi Judd to be Honored with Television Special Featuring Reba McEntire, Reese Witherspoon, More
This Sunday, Naomi Judd of the Country Music Hall of Fame duo The Judds, will be honored with a television special airing live from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Judd, who unexpectedly died last month, will be celebrated as a influential figure in country music with performances and touching messages from some of the late singer’s many […]