New York’s governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, announced during a press conference earlier today that the state’s arts, entertainment, and events venues will be allowed to reopen at 33% capacity starting April 2, The New York Times reports. Capacity for indoor events will be limited to 100 people; outdoor events can have 200 attendees. If a
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Play video content Breaking News Dolly Parton‘s employing her enormous talent and wealth to encourage folks to follow in her awesome footsteps, and get the COVID-19 vaccine. The beloved “9 to 5” singer got her first dose of the Moderna vaccine Tuesday at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, and shared a vid of
Iggy Pop has joined legendary Hammond B-3 organist Dr. Lonnie Smith for a cover of Donovan’s 1966 hit “Sunshine Superman.” The track will appear on Smith’s forthcoming album Breathe. Listen to their take on the song below. Breathe arrives March 26 via Blue Note. It is the companion album to Smith’s 2018 LP All in
Bunny Wailer — the reggae icon and founding member of the original Wailers trio with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh — has died in Jamaica. Bunny, real name Neville Livingston, died Tuesday at the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston … according to his manager, Maxine Stowe. His cause of death’s not been given, but he’d
Patrick Paige II, a member of the Internet, has announced a new solo album. If I Fail Are We Still Cool? is out May 21 via Fat Possum. Today he’s shared the Ethan Nelson-directed video for the first single, “Whisper (Want My Luv),” which features Steve Lacy, Allen Love, and Durand Bernarr. Check it out
Breaking News A former Texas Longhorns safety says several rich alums gave players an ultimatum over the school’s polarizing alma mater — support the song, or never find work in the state. UT’s alma mater, “The Eyes Of Texas,” has been at the center of controversy for years … with many calling for the school
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The classic white, ruffled shirt Prince wore in the climax of “Purple Rain” could be dripping off you … IF you can pony up tens of thousands of dollars. The iconic screen-worn wardrobe item is up for grabs, along with the rock legend’s personally played and owned bright yellow Cloud Guitar … from his “Diamonds
Tonight at the 78th annual Golden Globes, Andra Day took home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her titular role in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. Day won over performances by Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), (Frances McDormand (Nomadland), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman), and Vanessa Kirby
Nick Jonas hosted ‘SNL’ Saturday night, and someone in the audience had an urgent question whose answer could spell financial collapse … and the questioner was Kevin. Nick’s bro fired off a question at his bandmate … specifically, whether they were indeed still bandmates. In other words, Nick’s releasing solo music, appearing solo on shows
Tonight (February 27), D’Angelo headlined a VERZUZ event live from the Apollo Theater, taking the stage as a solo performer with DJ Scratch with other collaborators. Take a look via Instagram or Apple Music. D’Angelo’s set broke from the typical VERZUZ format: its events have so far been one-on-one battles with occasional surprise guests, like
Coming to you live from CPAC 2021, we present … Flavor Flav and Chuck D of Public Enemy!!! Er, sorry — nope, it’s actually Roger Stone and MC TRUMPISTHECHOSENONE. Check out this bizarre scene that was captured Saturday at the annual conservative convention — where a recently-pardoned Stone was spotted getting his groove and hype
The third episode of Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama’s new Renegades: Born in the USA podcast gets released on Spotify on Monday, March 1. The episode, called “Amazing Grace: American Music,” will cover Springsteen’s early musical influences, the inspiration behind Springsteen on Broadway, Obama’s adolescent musical memories, and more. Hear a clip from
Exclusive Lady Gaga‘s stolen pups are part of an alarming trend … French bulldog thefts are on the rise, but breeders say there are a few things folks can do to keep the dogs safe. Honchos at Francoeur French Bulldogs, a breeder in California, tell TMZ … stealing Frenchies has recently become a thing —
Taylor Swift has officially canceled her previously postponed “Lover Fest” tour dates. In a note on Twitter, Swift admits that “no one knows what the touring landscape is going to look like in the future.” An additional note on her website adds that refunds will be processed automatically. Check out the full statement below. Swift
Exclusive Travis Scott‘s helping 50,000 folks in Houston weather the winter storm they’ve been dealing with … by providing them all a hot meal. The rapper and his Cactus Jack Foundation have teamed up with Mayor Sylvester Turner to launch an emergency food program Friday that will feed 50k residents who’ve been impacted by Texas’
A new song from late rapper Pop Smoke has been released. “AP” appears in Eddie Huang’s directorial debut BOOGIE, which stars Pop in his first acting role. Listen to “AP” below, and scroll down to check out the film poster. Eddie Huang shared a trailer for BOOGIE last month. The film finds Pop playing Monk,
Here’s what band practice looks like now at a recently reopened high school in Washington state — still making music, but in COVID-safe bubbles. The bright green tents are the new norm now for the Wenatchee High School band … and it looks like some instruments are better suited to this than others. Check out
Zella Day and Weyes Blood have shared the music video for their collaborative single “Holocene,” released earlier this month. Directed by Cameron McCool, the grainy black-and-white visual features both singer-songwriters in performance and taking in the grandeur of nature together. Watch that below. Back in 2019, Zella Day and Weyes Blood both joined Lana Del
Play video content Exclusive 2/23/21 BACKGRID Travis Scott‘s flash mob-type event on the streets of West Hollywood might cost him — because city officials are taking a closer look to see if he broke pandemic regulations. L.A.’s Dept. of Public Works tells TMZ … the city did not issue a permit for Travis’ pop-up gathering
Mute and Spoon Records have announced plans to release a series of live albums by Can. Live in Stuttgart 1975 is out May 28. In addition to digital and CD releases, a 3xLP set is being pressed to orange vinyl. Listen to an excerpt from the new album below. The Can Live series of releases
Breaking News Bruce Springsteen‘s criminal record won’t show any guilty plea to driving under the influence — because the Boss just struck a deal with prosecutors. Springsteen pled guilty to only one misdemeanor count of consuming alcohol in a closed area. He admitted to drinking at the Gateway National Recreational Area — a federal property,
Oh Boy Records, the independent, family-run record label started by John Prine and his longtime manager Al Bunetta, is getting a new documentary. The film celebrates the label’s 40th anniversary, and includes archival footage of John Prine as well as interviews with Todd Snider, Prine’s wife and Oh Boy president Fiona Whelan Prine, members of
Play video content BACKGRID Travis Scott‘s whipped up another frenzy over the launch of one of his new projects … this time it went down in front of a newsstand. The rapper surprised fans Tuesday by announcing a pop-up shop in WeHo to promote his new “i-D Magazine.” As you can see … it drew
The Horrors are back with their first new music in nearly four years. “Lout,” the title track of their new EP, is “available to dissect, devour and destroy on all streaming platforms now,” as the band put it. Check it out below before the EP arrives on March 12. The British band’s last record was
Exclusive The mariachi band that made Ted Cruz‘s stoop a stage performed at a discount, saying the Senator’s actions were so despicable, they would’ve played it for free if they could. TMZ spoke to Jose Antonio Solis of Mariachi Mi Mexico — the group that brought their song and dance to Cruz’s front door Sunday
Ascension, the first posthumous release from the late South Bronx rapper Fred the Godson, is here. Released today (February 22) on his birthday via R1CMG, the new album also coincides with the naming ceremony for Frederick ‘Fred the Godson’ Thomas Avenue in the South Bronx. The new LP follows 2020’s Payback, released a month before
Play video content Daft Punk / Youtube Daft Punk — the popular house music duo known for wearing helmets on stage and acting like robots — have officially called it quits, and did so in a fittingly dramatic fashion. The French pair, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, just posted an 8-minute video called “Epilogue”
Charlotte, North Carolina rapper Mavi has released a new EP titled End of the Earth. It features five new songs that deal with themes of gun violence in Mavi’s hometown, the awkward stages of growth, success, and more. Check it out below. “End Of the earth is about humanity exhausting the home that doubles as
Metallica tried rocking out in front of millions of viewers watching their virtual concert — but the platform hosting their set got cold feet … and muzzled them to cover their own ass. This is pretty hilarious (and educational) … James Hetfield and co. were performing earlier Friday for BlizzCon — a gaming convention put