For most of his rise, Chance the Rapper has been hip-hop’s good guy. He’s wholesome, preaches about the importance of family and has an inspirational sonic and real-world narrative arc – Chance strays, then prays and ultimately saves. He’s like a rap version of Arthur the Aardvark. This isn’t a …
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A bevy of the late heavy-metal icon Ronnie James Dio‘s clothing and belongings will be auctioned at New York’s Hard Rock Cafe this fall. Items include his fantastical stage attire, a sticker-covered wardrobe road case, a painting by Barry Jackson that was used as the cover of Dio‘s The Last …
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Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters will extend their trek in support of 2017’s Carry Fire into the fall with a new slate of North American tour dates. The singer’s next Carry Fire leg concentrates on the Midwest and Southwest with September shows scheduled for Kansas City, Santa Fe, …
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UPDATE:Stream Wiz Khalifa’sRolling Papers 2below. Wiz Khalifa has unveiled the track list for his forthcoming Rolling Papers 2. The project features several guests, including Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign, Gucci Mane, Swae Lee and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The 25-song set also includes a posthumous feature from Jimmy Wopo (“Blue Hunnids,” which …
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Brendon Uriepartnered with GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) to help create GSA (Gender & Sexuality/Gay-Straight Alliance) clubs in high schools across America. To mark the new alliance, Urie pledged $1 million dollars to GLSEN to launch the initiative. “For years my fans have inspired me with their …
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What makes a summer jam? Is it the sunniest chorus, the hottest beat, the most weeks on the charts? Do the lyrics have to be about beaches and barbecues, or is it a question of vibe? What if it’s a song on your summer playlist and no one else’s? We …
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What makes a summer jam? Is it the sunniest chorus, the hottest beat, the most weeks on the charts? Do the lyrics have to be about beaches and barbecues, or is it a question of vibe? What if it’s a song on your summer playlist and no one else’s? We …
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The funeral for Swedish DJ and music producer Avicii was held in Stockholm, Sweden last week, The Guardian reports. The artist, whose given name was Tim Bergling, was found dead on April 20th in Muscat, Oman. He was 28. “Only his family and closest friends were in attendance,” Ebba Lindqvst …
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Danny Kirwan, the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist who played on five of the British band’s albums, died Friday at the age of 68. Mick Fleetwood, who recruited the then-18-year-old Kirwan to join Fleetwood Mac in 1968, confirmed Kirwan’s death with a tribute on the band’s Facebook. No cause of death …
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Lil Wayne has reportedly settled two lawsuits with Cash Money Records and Universal Music Group, potentially paving the way for the release of his long-awaited album, Tha Carter V. According toBillboard, the rapper’s lawyer has confirmed a settlement. “Per our settlement agreement, the matter has been amicably resolved to the …
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