Hrishikesh Hirway’s long-running music podcast Song Exploder has been picked up by Netflix for a new series, also called Song Exploder. The show’s premise is based upon the podcast, which originally debuted in 2014 and focuses on notable musicians breaking down different aspects of one of their songs. Featured guests for the first season include
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Kanye West isn’t easing up off his push for Black ownership in enterprise, or his gripes about not getting a chance to own the masters to his songs. Ye was going off again early Wednesday about African-Americans, by and large, not getting their fair share of the pie — instead, he says they’re mostly used
New York City venue (le) poisson rouge has launched its very own streaming platform. LPR.tv is a subscription-based service that will livestream concerts from the venue, which will be performed without an audience. The streams will be presented in HD with full production and soundboard audio. The inaugural lineup of concerts includes sets from Laraaji,
Exclusive Cardi B wants a divorce from Offset, but she wants it to be friendly, and had no idea her lawyer filed documents that made it sound highly contentious. As we reported, Cardi’s lawyer filed legal docs asking for legal custody and primary physical custody of 2-year-old Kulture. That’s a screaming sign Cardi has issues
SahBabii has enlisted Joji for a new song called “Gates to the Sun” for the first entry in the POLLEN x Spotify Singles series. Listen to the new track below. The artists created and recorded “Gates to the Sun” remotely. “The song came out beautifully, and it was really enjoyable to make,” Joji said in
Exclusive Katy Perry‘s not taking any chances as a new mama — she just got a restraining order against a man she claims is stalking her and is potentially dangerous. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a 38-year-old man named William Terry has been posting lewd messages about her on social media for
Belarusian post-punk band Molchat Doma have announced a new album: Monument is out via Sacred Bones on November 13. Check out the first single, “Ne Smeshno,” and the album art and tracklist for Monument below. Monument is the third album from the band, following their 2017 debut S Krysh Nashikh Domov and 2018’s Etazhi. Earlier
Ray J and Princess Love look like they’re calling off their marriage once — okay twice — and for all … but this time he’s making the big move. Ray J filed divorce docs Monday in L.A. citing irreconcilable differences — a move that comes a few months after Princess Love first filed to divorce
Brighton’s Porridge Radio have shared a new song called “7 Seconds.” It’s produced by Marta Salogni. Listen to “7 Seconds” below. In a press release, singer Dana Margolin said: “7 Seconds” started out sounding really different to how it sounds now. A few years ago I wrote a really slow, long and drawn out song
Exclusive Eddie Money‘s estate is on the hook for over a million bucks in back royalties … so claims the late singer’s former guitarist in new court documents. John Nelson filed a claim against Eddie’s Estate … claiming he’s owed royalties dating back to a contract he inked with Money back in 1986. Nelson says
Iconic R&B and soul singers Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle were the most recent artists to battle it out on Verzuz. Tonight (September 13), the icons went hit-for-hit on the Instagram Live and Apple Music series. The two discussed their love each other and sang each other’s songs. They were joined by another legend, Dionne
Play video content Exclusive Alex Hoffman/malibusurfcoach.com Rapper Lil Mosey has learned his lesson … at least when it comes to surfing. The “Pull Up” rapper doesn’t seem to have a single ounce of worry as he took surfing lessons while in the middle of a very serious gun case. Surfing instructor Alex Hoffman tells TMZ
Phoebe Bridgers made an appearance on CBS This Morning today, where she performed a set of three tracks from her most recent album Punisher: “Kyoto,” “Garden Song,” and “I Know the End.” Check out those performances below. Bridgers recently made a return to the NPR Tiny Desk for a remote set, filmed in a green
Toots Hibbert, the singer who helped popularize the name “reggae” with his 1968 hit song, “Do the Reggay,” has died. Toots was a pioneer of the music back in the ’60s and beyond. He was a founding member of the band, the Maytals. Hibbert was very close to Bob Marley. There was a time when
The Flaming Lips were the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! last night (September 11). They performed “God and the Policeman” from their brand new album American Head. The studio version of the song featured backing vocals by Kacey Musgraves. This new cllip for late-night TV sees every band member encased in
Play video content Exclusive Piece of The Pie is a new TMZ franchise, showcasing amazingly talented people of color who have had trouble making their mark in the entertainment industry. Our goal here is to raise awareness on behalf of marginalized voices and creators — people who have great stories to tell — and make
Phoebe Bridgers, Waxahatchee, Jeff Tweedy, Beck, Devendra Banhart, the Lemon Twigs, Cut Worms, and many others are performing tonight in Electric Lady Studios Presents, “Honey I Sure Miss You, A Tribute to the Life of Daniel Johnston.” Watch their sets, along with performances from Kevin Morby, Fontaine’s DC, Maya Hawke & Jesse Harris, and more,
Exclusive Britney Spears is jumping the gun on making decisions about the future of her conservatorship … according to her father, who says the court first needs to make some other big decisions about Brit’s health. Jamie Spears just filed new docs, obtained by TMZ, saying Britney’s lawyer is grandstanding by trying to unseal parts
T.I. has teamed up with Young Thug for a new song. It’s called “Ring,” and you can listen to it below. Young Thug featured on T.I.’s most recent studio album Dime Trap. Thugger appeared alongside Swizz Beatz on “The Weekend.” Since dropping that record in 2018, T.I. has starred in the RZA-directed film Cut Throat
It’s one thing to bring back “The Golden Girls” for a reboot with superstars Regina King, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sanaa Lathan and Alfre Woodard — but the table read event went over the top with its version of “Thank You for Being a Friend.” The first episode of “Zoom Where it Happens” aired last night
Joni Mitchell has announced a new series of archival releases. The first installment, Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963 – 1967), is out October 30. As the title suggest, the 5xCD collection covers the years before Mitchell released her 1968 debut Song to a Seagull. According to the product listing, The Early
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Ice Cube has a list of demands to help Black Americans that he feels needs to addressed in order to get his vote … and says both sides of the aisle want to, at least, hear what he’s got to say. We spoke to Cube Wednesday on “TMZ Live” and
Kelly Lee Owens was the latest guest on the Song Exploder podcast, where she discussed her Inner Song track “On.” Owens says that she started crafting the song the same day the Prodigy’s Keith Flint died, and that for a long time, the track’s working title was “Spirit of Keith.” She also discusses building the
Lily Allen and David Harbour did indeed get hitched in Las Vegas this weekend, and they did it right … with an Elvis impersonator officiant and everything. The couple tied the knot on Labor Day, according to their marriage certificate, and the singer-songwriter and the “Stranger Things” star shared a few pics of their ceremony
Simeon Coxe—inventor and electronic musician behind the experimental psychedelic rock group Silver Apples—died on Tuesday, September 8, AL.com reports. He was 82. In the late 1960s, Coxe was a member of the Overland Stage Electric Band when he decided to incorporate the sound of a vintage oscillator into the music. He formed a new duo
Breaking News ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALLLL?!?!?! will NOT be asked before “Monday Night Football” games in 2020 … ’cause ESPN is ditching Hank Williams Jr.‘s classic intro for a more COVID-friendly track. Of course, the singer’s ‘”All My Rowdy Friends Are Here On Monday Night” has been part of MNF’s presentation dating back
Queens rapper Homeboy Sandman has announced a new album produced entirely by Quelle Chris: Don’t Feed the Monster is out October 16 (via Mello Music Group). Along with production, Chris features on the record’s “Hello Dancer.” Below, check out the new song “Trauma” and find the tracklist and artwork for Don’t Feed the Monster. In
Exclusive R. Kelly got put in a really bad spot by guards at the Chicago prison where he’s locked up, and then they ignored his concerns of being in danger before he got attacked … according to his legal team. The disgraced singer’s attorneys, Steven Greenberg and Nicole Blank Becker, tell TMZ … a lot
Gary Peacock—the legendary jazz bassist, who played and recorded alongside artists including Keith Jarrett, Albert Ayer, Bill Evans, Tony Williams, and Marc Copland—has died, NPR reports. A cause of death has not been revealed. Gary Peacock was 85 years old. Born in Idaho in 1935, Gary Peacock started out as a drummer and pianist before
Breaking News Cardi B and Candace Owens are in an epic feud, with Candace calling Cardi an “illiterate rapper” who isn’t worthy of interviewing Joe Biden … thing is, Owens just doesn’t get it. Owens blasted Cardi for her recent sit down with Biden … specifically, Cardi’s question about what Biden would do about Black