In Defense of Selena Gomez’s Met Gala 2018 Look, Faux Tan Included
Fake tans have not been more talked about since the glory days of Jersey Shore. More
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Singer Roberta Flack Rushed to Hosptial From Apollo, Later Released
As we continue to rapidly lose icons in the black music world, we’re thankful that all is well with legendary chanteuse Roberta Flack, who was rushed to a New York Hospital during a Friday night performance at the Apollo Theater. More
Shamir – “90’s Kids”
Shamir just dropped “90’s Kids,” the lead single off his upcoming album Revelations, with a music video featuring the singer superimposed onto viral memes most recognizable to fellow 90’s kids: Shamir as Salt Bae, Arthur’s fist, and “tea frog,” among countless others. More
Mourners remember Chester Bennington in ‘beautiful’ private service for the late Linkin Park singer
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was laid to rest on Saturday in Rancho Paolo Verdes, California. More
Infinite Worlds
Just about 20 minutes into Lætitia Tamko’s compact debut as Vagabon, Infinite Worlds, she sings a line so cutting that, upon first hearing it, I had to remove my headphones and take stock of my surroundings. More
Arcade Fire’s Compelling “Signs of Life” Is a Modest Single From a Band That’s Anything But
Ever since their Grammy-winning LP The Suburbs, Arcade Fire have rallied against the very foundation of their anthemic sound, pivoting from the soaring vocals and homespun guitars of their early releases toward something more synth-based, with steady disco rhythm. More
JAY-Z’s New Album 4:44 Has Arrived: Listen
It’s here—JAY-Z has released his new studio album 4:44. The 10-song collection features Beyoncé, who contributed additional vocals to “Family Feud.” More
Jennifer Hudson joining “The Voice” as a coach
“American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson is heading back to her reality TV singing competition roots. More
‘The Voice’ Recap: Coaches Can’t Steal Country Artists from Blake Shelton, But They Try
The Voice aired a special Thursday-night episode featuring round three of season 12’s Blind Auditions. Six artists auditioned in front of coaches Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Adam Levine and Alicia Keys, but not all had what it takes to advance to the next round. More
Alicia Keys Recalls Seeking Prince’s Approval, Sings as Adele on ‘The Tonight Show’
Last night, Alicia Keys appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the network’s 12th season of The Voice. The “Girl on Fire” singer became a coach in the previous season, and hopes to capture the title in her second stint. More