Country singer Joe Diffie has released a statement through his publicist that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment. My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and all my …
Read More »The White Buffalo Preaches Living for the Moment in Majestic New Song 'Problem Solution'
The White Buffalo tees up issues of insecurity and fear and then resolves them all, in under five minutes, in the ambitious new track “Problem Solution.” It’s a majestic yin-and-yang composition and is the latest release from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming album On the Widow’s Walk. “This is a song in …
Read More »'Tiger King': Why Joe Exotic's Country Songs Are Just Right for the Times
With his bottle-blond mullet, tacky shirts, and this-close-to-offensive catchy songs (like “Pretty Woman Lover”), zookeeper-country singer Joe Exotic looks and sounds like he emerged from country’s less-polished past. And for that, as quarantined viewers who are as captive as Exotic’s own lions and tigers, we’re oh-so grateful. The narcissistic star …
Read More »#StayHomeForOzzy: Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter Kelly Launches COVID-19 Social Media Campaign
Kelly Osbourne wants to see your best Ozzy Osbourne impression. The rocker’s daughter issued a call for people to post their rendition of the Prince of Darkness while using the hashtag #StayHomeForOzzy to spread awareness for social distancing and self-isolation. “Both of my parents are high-risk especially my dad,” she …
Read More »Kent State 50th Commemoration Event Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus
UPDATE 3/23: The Kent State University benefit concert has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. A virtual commemoration will take place instead; details will be announced shortly. David Crosby and Joe Walsh will headline a benefit concert at Kent State University to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the massacre. …
Read More »How the Luck Reunion Pulled Off Its Most Emotional Year Yet – With No Crowd
The eighth annual Luck Reunion was supposed to draw around 4,000 people to Willie Nelson’s Texas ranch this week, with a lineup that included Nelson, Lucinda Williams, John Prine, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more. Those plans, of course, went out the window due to COVID-19. Instead of canceling altogether, …
Read More »Want to Make an R&B Hit in 2020? Try Sampling Usher
Usher has been mostly quiet for the better part of four years. He has released a dud here, a solid single there. But since R&B is less interested in the vocal acrobatics, washboard abs, and lithe dance moves that are this star’s stock and trade, he appears content to sit …
Read More »Lil Uzi Vert's 'Eternal Atake' Rules Albums Chart With Massive Streaming Week
Three new albums debuted high on the latest Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart. The leader, Lil Uzi Vert‘s Eternal Atake, earned over 350 million streams, giving the rapper a bigger first-week total than Justin Bieber. The album, Uzi’s first since 2017, achieved this impressive feat without the benefit of …
Read More »Famous Toddler Exudes Confidence in Niall Horan's 'No Judgement' Video
Niall Horan has dropped a charming alternate video for “No Judgement.” The track is off of his second album, Heartbreak Weather, out now. Directed by Kanya McMahon, the clip stars Brody Schaffer, a four-year-old internet sensation who went viral for dancing as “Baby Boss Brody” on Instagram. The video features …
Read More »Juanes, Alejandro Sanz to Livestream Jam Session After Coronavirus Postpones Concerts
Juanes and Alejandro Sanz will stage a livestreamed jam session Sunday after both artists’ weekend shows were postponed due to coronavirus concerns. “El Gira Se Queda En Casa Para Todos (The Tour Stays Home For All)” — streaming live Sunday at 4:30 pm EST “for maximum accessibility to unite fans …
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