If there’s anything Elton John and Phoebe Bridgers have in common, it’s that they both have two great songs about outer space — “Rocket Man” and “Chinese Satellite.” And, ahead of the Grammys, the two singers appropriately joined in conversation on John’s Rocket Hour. John praised Bridgers’ Punisher, which earned …
Read More »Celine Dion, Cher, More Join UN's International Women's Day Event
United Nations Human Rights and David Clark Cause have launched We All Rise, a global initiative aimed at improving gender equality during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Celine Dion, Cher, Billie Jean King, Angela Bassett, Padma Lakshmi, Cyndi Lauper, Gail King, Becky G, Sue Bird, Terry Crews, Renée Elise Goldsberry, …
Read More »Drake Releases New 'Scary Hours 2' EP
Drake has released the new Scary Hours 2 EP. The rapper dropped the first Scary Hours EP, which included “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity,” in 2018, a few months prior to dropping his most recent studio album, Scorpion. The three-song set features Lil Baby and Rick Ross. The rapper was …
Read More »Texas and Mississippi Say It's Time to Reopen Without Masks. Live Venues Say No Thanks
When Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Tate Reeves of Mississippi both rescinded statewide mask mandates this week and declared their states were reopening at full capacity, the news caught live music venues in both states off-guard. It also left them with a decision to make: follow their governors’ rosy …
Read More »Trey Anastasio to Open Addiction Treatment Center in Vermont
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio‘s charitable organization, the Divided Sky Foundation, has taken a step toward opening a non-profit facility to treat people suffering from alcoholism and addiction. The organization purchased a house in Ludlow, Vermont, using funds raised during Anastasio’s eight-week virtual residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, which …
Read More »Haim, Brittany Howard, Chika to Play Pandora's Countdown to Grammys Event
Grammy-nominated artists Haim, Brittany Howard, and Chika will all perform as part of Pandora Live’s Countdown to the Grammys event on March 11th. As the award ceremony is going virtual this year, so is the Countdown to the Grammys event, with fans able to RSVP now at the Pandora Live …
Read More »Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Sets Induction Ceremony Date, Location
The Rock and Hall of Fame has announced that the 2021 induction ceremony will take place at Cleveland, Ohio’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on October 30th. The class has yet to be determined, but Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, the Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, …
Read More »Nick Jonas Announces New Album 'Spaceman,' Shares Title Track
Nick Jonas has announced his third solo album, Spaceman, sharing the title track on Thursday. The album will be released on March 12th via Island Records. Over a groovy, glittering beat, Jonas sings on “Spaceman” about feeling alone in a tumultuous world and the desire to rise above it all. He …
Read More »Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala Postponed Due to Bell's Palsy Diagnosis
Clive Davis‘ annual Pre-Grammy Gala, which has taken place the night before the ceremony every year since 1975, has been postponed for several weeks due to Davis’ diagnosis with Bell’s Palsy, a serious but temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in facial muscles, among other symptoms. According to a representative …
Read More »Mavis Staples, Yola to Kick Off New Spotify Show 'Duet'
Musicians and celebrities will discuss songs that are meaningful to them on Duet, a new Spotify show launching Thursday. As part of Spotify’s Music + Talk, each pairing will choose songs based on a theme interwoven throughout every episode. Mavis Staples and Yola will kick off the first episode by …
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