The Q InterviewJim Reid on the New Jesus and Mary Chain Album, Being Traumatized by Lollapalooza, and an Unfortunate Iggy Pop Incident'I mean, William and I still scream at each other sometimes. We're brothers, for f--k's sake! It's bound to happen.'
MoviesAir Supply to Get Biopic Treatment for 50th Anniversary Celebration'What a great occasion to celebrate our 50th Anniversary!' the group said.
MusicCharli XCX Reveals 'Brat' Release Date, Drops 2 New Singles'Club Classics' and 'B2B' follow 'Von Dutch' in advance of the album's summer release.
MusicR.I.P. Chris Cross: Bassist and Founding Member of Ultravox, Dead at 71Cross played on all of the band's biggest hits, including 'Vienna,' 'All Stood Still' and 'Dancing With Tears in My Eyes.'
MoviesThere's a Buddy Holly Biopic in Development AgainMario Van Peebles is now attached to direct the upcoming Buddy Holly movie 'That'll Be the Day.'
Shows & FestivalsAdele Reschedules Postponed Vegas Residency Shows for AutumnThe postponed March dates will now close out the residency in October and November.
MusicPhiladelphia's Made in America Festival Canceled for Second Year in a RowOrganizers said they're 'reimagining a live music experience that affirms our love and dedication to music and the work we do' in a statement released on social media.
MusicConfirmed: Beyoncé's 'Blackbiird' Used Original Backing Track From the Beatles SongThe 56-year-old song still reverberates for all the right reasons.
MusicPet Shop Boys Share New Single 'Dancing Star' From Their Upcoming Album 'Nonetheless'The iconic synth-pop duo made up of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe is back at the end of the month.
MusicOrgy Frontman Walks Back Linkin Park Reunion Comments: 'I Would Never Speak on Another Band's Behalf''People sure do love to take my words out of context,' Orgy frontman Jay Gordon said in a recent social media post.
MusicScowl Drops Out of Welcome to Rockville Over U.S. Army Sponsorship Following SXSW Boycott'We will not be performing at this year's Welcome To Rockville Festival in Daytona Beach, FL due to the US Army’s Sponsorship of the event,' Scowl said in a social media post.
MusicOasis' 'Wonderwall' Declared UK's Most Streamed Song From the '70s, '80s and '90sDespite never having actually topped the charts, the song from '(What's the Story) Morning Glory' has beaten out bangers by Queen and Fleetwood Mac
EntertainmentLizzo Clarifies: 'When I Say "I Quit," I Mean I Quit Giving Any Negative Energy Attention''I'm going to keep moving forward, I'm going to keep being me.'
Famous PeopleTaylor Swift Makes First Appearance on Forbes Billionaires List With Net Worth of $1.1 Billion'Swift is the first musician to make the ranks solely based on her songs and performances,' the publication wrote.
MusicIs Billie Eilish Teasing a New Album?Billboards featuring what appear to be new lyrics have popped up in cities around the world.
On This Day In MusicOn This Day In Music… April 3, 2011: Adele's '21' Breaks Madonna's U.K. Chart Record'Adele took her anguish and heartbreak and turned it into unprecedented success.'
The Record that Changed My LifeThe Record That Changed My Life: Wilson Cruz on Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life''I don’t think it's an accident that he chose the name Wonder. There is such awe in what he does and we are in awe and wonder of him.'
MusicBillie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves and Elvis Costello Sign Open Letter Condemning AI-Created Music'The assault on human creativity must be stopped,' the letter says. 'We must protect against the predatory use of AI.'
EntertainmentLawyer Representing Dancers in Lizzo Lawsuit Speaks Out: 'No One Actually Believes She Is Quitting Music'Three dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, claiming alleged 'sexual harassment, weight-shaming, racial discrimination and creating a hostile work environment,' allegations the singer has denied.
MusicIs Linkin Park Reuniting With a New Singer? Orgy Frontman Jay Gordon Drops Hints About Potential Comeback'I hear they got a girl singer now,' Orgy frontman Jay Gordon said of Linkin Park. 'Don’t quote me on that.'
MusicAfter the Fooling: Looking Back at a Few of Yesterday's April Fool's Day Pranks in the Music WorldEveryone from Robert Fripp to Eminem had a bit of fun with their followers on April 1.
MusicKanye West Lawsuit: Rapper Allegedly Targeted Black Employees and Jews at Donda Academy'Kanye treated the black staff considerably worse than white employees,' the suit claims.
MusicR.I.P. John Sinclair: Poet, Activist and MC5 Manager Dead at 82The counterculture icon battled Richard Nixon in court, helped launch the Stooges, and counted John Lennon and Yoko Ono among his supporters.
MusicLiam Gallagher Announces Son Gene's Band as Opener for His 'Definitely Maybe' TourGene's band Villanelle will join Cast and the View as support.
MusicInterpol to Play 'Biggest Show of Their Career' at Free Event in Mexico City This Month'We are absolutely electric with excitement,' Interpol said of the upcoming show.
MusicKanye West Cancels U.S. Album Listening Parties After Missing 'Vultures 2' Release DateThe cancellations came after Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's similar show at the Rolling Loud Festival received mixed reviews.
The Q InterviewNick Laird-Clowes on the New Dream Academy Box Set, Seeing the Damned With Marc Bolan, and Marching Alongside John and Yoko'When you do what you believe in and you stick to your truth, after all the doors closing, one opens, and there are a few other people there, and suddenly there's a movement going on.'
On This Day In MusicOn This Day in Music… April 2, 1928: Serge Gainsbourg, Artist, Hedonist, Genius, Is Born'There's a trilogy in my life,' Gainsbourg once said. 'An equilateral triangle, shall we say, of Gitanes, alcoholism and girls.'
Songs of '74Songs of '74: ABBA's 'Waterloo' Brings Pop Perfection to an Unsuspecting WorldAs Record World drolly noted at the time: 'Napoleon's downfall shall be this act's victory.'
MusicBeyoncé Lauds Stevie Wonder at iHeartRadio Awards: 'If There’s Anyone I Could Listen to for the Rest of My Life, It’s Always You'The singer and Cher were on hand to receive honorary tributes at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
MusicPaul McCartney Speaks on the Origin of 'Sgt. Pepper' Album TitleIn an episode of Paul McCartney: A Life in Lyrics, McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon discuss how the title came to be.
MusicBeyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Expected to Top Billboard 200 After Dominating Spotify ChartsBeyoncé's new album racked up 76 million streams on Spotify the day it was released.
MusicPharrell Williams and Chad Hugo Engaged in Court Battle Over Neptunes NameThe two partners were the producers and songwriters behind some of the biggest pop hits of the 2000s.
MusicLizzo Announces 'I Quit!' on Instagram: 'The World Doesn’t Want Me in It''I'm getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet,' the singer said.
MusicSebastian Bach Speaks on Potential Skid Row Reunion: 'I Can Definitely See That Happening'The update came after the band's most recent frontman Erik Grönwall announced his departure from the band last week. Lzzy Hale will fill in during four upcoming shows.
Shows & FestivalsBlack Keys to Embark on Extensive North American TourThe duo's twelfth album, 'Ohio Players,' will be released this Friday.
On This Day In MusicOn This Day in Music... April 1, 1984: Marvin Gaye Is Shot and Killed by His FatherMarvin, Sr. was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, tearfully telling the court, 'If I could bring him back, I would.'
MusicEddie Vedder Speaks on Pearl Jam Retirement: 'We Might Have One or Two Records Left'Pearl Jam's upcoming album 'Dark Matter' is due out on Friday, April 19.
MusicSheryl Crow Says Taylor Swift is a 'Powerhouse' for Re-Recording Her Older Music'There was a time, especially a few years ago, when I felt like I was fighting with the Grammys' patriarchy.'
MusicFlea's 'Iconic Architectural Compound' Overlooking Los Angeles on Sale for Nearly $7 MillionThe property is about a 30 minute drive from Fairfax High School, where Flea helped form the original RHCP lineup in 1982.
On This Day In MusicOn This Day In Music… March 31, 1949: The 45rpm Single is LaunchedThe new format would play a huge part in the success of rock 'n' roll.
MusicNabil Moo Talks I Set My Friends on Fire's Early Years on Fifth Anniversary of OG 'Astral Rejection' ReleaseThe album was shelved by Epitaph Records in 2010 and released officially in 2019 after some of the tracks were leaked online.
On This Day In MusicOn This Day In Music… March 30, 1987: Prince Releases His Landmark Album 'Sign O' The Times'Recorded as his first 'solo' release, the final product was an amalgamation of three different albums he had in the planning stages.
MusicRammstein Accused of Plagiarism in Lawsuit From French Group Ninja Cyborg'Rammstein deliberately borrowed the riff and other melodic elements of "Sunny Road,"' the plaintiff's legal team said.
MusicThe 1975's Matty Healy Shares New Solo Track 'Loads of Crisps'The demo was previously previewed online in 2022.
Famous PeopleSuge Knight Shares Warning for Sean Combs During Phone Call From Prison: 'Your Life Is in Danger'The two moguls were fierce rivals during the Death Row-Bad Boy feud in the 1990s.
MusicLondon Grammar Tease Release of New Single 'House''We’re all really excited, because it’s been a little while – as it always is with us.'
The Q RecommenderNew Compilation 'Moving Away From the Pulsebeat – Post-Punk Britain 1977-1981' Collects Classic Tracks and Underground OdditiesWhat comes through loud and clear on this compilation are not only the recognizable names – Ultravox, XTC, Sisters of Mercy – but the lesser known bands and cult heroes.
MusicOlly Alexander Slammed by Pro-Palestine Activists Over Decision to Remain in Eurovision Contest'Removing myself from the contest wouldn't bring us any closer to our shared goal,' the singer said in a statement on Friday, March 29.
MusicNick Cave Discusses Music, Death, Politics and Religion in New Interview With the Guardian'The new album is really good,' said Cave. 'It’s really strong. Great songs.'