Andrew Barker
Editor in ChiefAndrew Barker is a veteran music and entertainment journalist who previously served as Music Editor and Senior Features Writer at Variety, as well as contributing to the DGA Quarterly, Sotheby's Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, and WWD. He is the author of the book "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde." He lives in Los Angeles.
More From Andrew Barker
Music Murder Conviction for Dancehall Star Vybz Kartel Overturned
The Jamaican star -- who had collaborated with Rihanna, Diplo and Busta Rhymes -- was sentenced to life in prison in 2014.Music Tokyo Police Club Calling It Quits, Issues New Songs and Plots Farewell Tour Ahead of Breakup
'This final tour will be the best retirement party anyone could ask for,' guitarist Josh Hook said in a statement.Music 'Don't Come Back': Texas Gov. Abbott Slams Bands Protesting SXSW, While the Festival Says It 'Fully Respects' Dissent
The multimedia Austin event has recently come under fire for the participation of the U.S. Army and defense contractor RTX.Music Beyoncé's Upcoming Album Finally Gets a Title
'Cowboy Carter' will be the country-themed follow-up to her 2022 album 'Renaissance.'Music R.I.P. Eric Carmen: Raspberries Frontman and 'All by Myself' Singer Dead at 74
The power pop pioneer also scored a hit with 'Hungry Eyes' from 'Dirty Dancing.'The Q Lists The Biggest Upcoming Music Biopics
With 'Rocketman,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'One Love' all burning up the box office in recent years, Q takes a look at the biggest music films on the horizon.Music Joanna Newsom Is Headlining Her First Shows in 4 Years, Promises to 'Wreak Raptures' on Harp and Piano
The singer-songwriter-harpist will play five shows at Los Angeles' Masonic Lodge.Movies & TV Watch Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen Join Ryan Gosling for Elaborate 'I'm Just Ken' Performance at the Oscars
The 'Barbie' showstopper got an appropriately over-the-top performance, with Simu Liu and Kingsley Ben-Adir also joining as dancers.Movies & TV 'I Had a Nightmare About This Last Night': Billie Eilish Wins Oscar for Best Original Song
With her win for 'What Was I Made For?,' Eilish became the youngest person to ever win two Oscars.Movies & TV 'Happy Mother's Day, Yoko!': John Lennon-Inspired 'War Is Over' Wins Oscar for Best Animated Short
Sean Ono Lennon gave a shout-out to his mother Yoko Ono from the Academy Awards stage.Shows & Festivals Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello Join Forces for Co-Headlining Tour
The two last collaborated on the 1984 single 'The Only Flame in Town.'Movies & TV Biopic of AC/DC's Bon Scott in the Works
Lee Tiger Halley is slated to star as the late AC/DC frontman.Music The Libertines Drop Another Single: Listen to the Anthemic 'Oh S--t' Here
The song is the fourth single from the band's upcoming album, 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade.'Music More Music Takedowns Coming to TikTok? Major Publishing Group Will Not Renew Its License
The National Music Publishers Association announced it will not renew its license with the video platform.On This Day In Music On This Day in Music... March 7, 1987: The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Becomes Hip-Hop's First No. 1 Album
The Beastie Boys notched a hip-hop milestone when 'Licensed to Ill' topped the Billboard album chart 37 years ago today.Famous People 'Hotel California' Trial Dismissed: Charges Dropped Against 3 Men Accused of Conspiring to Sell Don Henley's Eagles Lyrics
Prosecutors dismissed the trial after Don Henley released 6000 pages of previously unseen documents, with a judge claiming prosecutors were 'apparently manipulated.'On This Day In Music On This Day in Music... March 6, 1965: The Temptations' 'My Girl' Hits No. 1
One of Motown's most indelible songs, 'My Girl' gave the Temptations their first No. 1 hit.Music Former Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Joins Suicidal Tendencies
The news comes amid multiple drummer switches in the metal/hardcore world over the past several months.Famous People 'It Was Pretty Scary': Madonna Discusses 'Near-Death Experience' at Los Angeles Concert
'When I woke up, the first word I said was "no,"' Madonna told the audience.Music Pixies Part Ways With Bassist Paz Lenchantin
Lenchantin, who joined the group in 2014, will be replaced by Emma Richardson for the band's 2024 tour, starting this Friday.On This Day In Music On This Day in Music... March 3, 1986: Metallica Releases 'Master of Puppets'
'Master of Puppets' signaled a giant leap forward for the band, but it was also the end of an era.Shows & Festivals Electric Daisy Carnival Recruits Tiesto, Zedd, Diplo for 2024 Lineup
Newcomers to the festival this year include Peggy Gou, Four Tet and Marcel Dettmann.Music The Last Dinner Party Push Back on Elitism Charges
Bassist Georgia Davies has responded to a quote from frontwoman Abigail Morris that went viral this week.Shows & Festivals Kacey Musgraves Sets 2024 Arena Tour With Father John Misty, Nickel Creek and Others
Musgraves' sixth album, 'Deeper Well,' is due out on May 15.Music St. Vincent Recruits Dave Grohl and Cate Le Bon for Seventh Album, 'All Born Screaming'
The singer also released the fiery video for lead-off single 'Broken Man.'Music John Fogerty 'Bewildered' Over Australian Festival Cancelation
The former CCR frontman claims he was 'blindsided' to learn his headlining appearance at Country Fest Queensland had been scuttled.Shows & Festivals The Damned Reveal 2024 North American Tour Dates, Featuring Original Drummer Rat Scabies
The punk legends have also scheduled a spate of shows in the U.K. to close out the year.Music Charli XCX Announces Sixth Album, 'Brat'
With the announcement, the singer also previewed a new track, 'Von Dutch,' set for release tomorrow.Music Adele Postpones 10 Vegas Shows Due to Illness
'On doctor's orders I have no choice but to rest thoroughly,' Adele said via Instagram.Music Madonna Removes Luther Vandross From AIDS Tribute Montage
The late R&B great was mistakenly included in the star's 'Live to Tell' tribute to AIDS casualties.Music Donna Summer's Estate Sues Kanye West Over 'I Feel Love' Interpolation
The disco queen's estate had previously refused to authorize a sample for West's track 'Good (Don't Die).'Shows & Festivals 21 Savage Unveils 30-Date North American Tour
The rapper's first solo headlining tour in five years follows his No. 1 album, 'American Dream'Music Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hit With Fifth Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Producer Lil Rod Files Suit
The producer worked with Combs on his 2023 release 'The Love Album: Off the Grid.'Shows & Festivals PJ Harvey Plots First U.S. Tour in 7 Years, Releases Ruth Wilson-Starring Music Video
Harvey's new video for 'Seem an I' features Ruth Wilson.Music DIIV Announce Tour, Team Up With Fred Durst for New Video
Fred Durst serves as host for the band's parodic 'SNL'-style video for 'Brown Paper Bag.'Shows & Festivals The National and the War on Drugs Team Up for Fall Tour
The two indie rock mainstays will be joined by Lucius for a string of North American dates.Music Wiley Stripped of MBE After Antisemitic Social Media Posts
The grime pioneer sparked outrage with a series of offensive comments in 2020 and 2021.Music 'I Don’t Know…I’m the Bass Player': Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford Unsure of Band’s Future
The group's drummer Brad Wilk announced in January that Rage 'will not be touring or performing live again.'Music SZA Releases First New Track From 'Lana': Listen to 'Saturn' Here
The singer's latest single was previewed during the Grammys.The Q Interview 'To Write a Really Good Song, Your Life Kind of Has to Be F***ed Up': Mary Timony on Her New Album 'Untame the Tiger,' Guitar Heroics, and the Search for the Perfect Tone
'I still feel like a scrappy 22-year-old in a lot of ways.'Famous People Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denies Sexual Assault Allegations in Court Filing
In the filing, Combs claims he 'never participated in, witnessed, or was or is presently aware of any misconduct' involving the plaintiff who accused him of raping her when she was 17.Music Metal Legends Slayer to Reunite for 2024 Festival Gigs
The group, which disbanded following a farewell tour in 2019, will play Riot Fest and the Louder Than Life Festival next September.Shows & Festivals The Misfits, Social Distortion, Iggy Pop and a Who’s-Who of Old School Punk Bands Set for Inaugural No Values Festival
The Southern California event also features Sublime, Bad Religion, Dillinger Escape Plan and Turnstile.Music The Flaming Lips Unveil 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' Anniversary Tour
The group will play their most celebrated album in its entirety for a host of U.S. dates.Music Beyoncé Tops Hot Country Chart With 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Beyoncé becomes the first woman to have No. 1s on both the Hot Country and Hot Hip-Hop/R&B charts.Music MGMT Enlist Christine and the Queens for 'Dancing in Babylon' Video: Watch Here
The song is the final pre-release single from the group's album 'Loss of Life,' out this Friday.On This Day In Music On This Day in Music... February 20, 1959: Jimi Hendrix Plays His First-Ever Gig, and Gets Fired Halfway Through
A 16-year-old Hendrix was booted from his first live performance 65 years ago.Music Soundtrack to Experimental Brian Eno Documentary Set for April Release
'Eno,' which premiered at Sundance in January, is a 'generative film' which changes on every viewing.Shows & Festivals Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, Nas and Andre 3000 Set for Roots Picnic
The Philadelphia fest will see the Roots backing Lil Wayne for a celebration of New Orleans.Shows & Festivals The Libertines Announce Fall Tour Dates Throughout the U.K. and Ireland
The band will hit the road support of upcoming fourth album, 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade.'