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Jon Bon Jovi Says He’s “More Than Capable” of Singing Following Vocal Cord Surgery
Jon Bon Jovi is shining more light on his recovery process since undergoing vocal cord surgery in 2022. The Bon Jovi frontman attended a screening and Q&A for his upcoming docuseries, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, during which he opened up about whether or not he could still sing following the surgery. “What […]
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Megan Thee Stallion Reflects on Tory Lanez Shooting: “People Didn’t Treat Me Like I Was Human”
Megan Thee Stallion says she navigated “dark times” after being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020, offering new insight this week into her recovery from the assault. “As a Black woman, as a darker Black woman, I also feel like people expect me to take the punches, take the beating, take the lashings, and handle […]
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Rihanna on Potential New Album: “My Brain is Working Backward Right Now”
Fans of Rihanna’s music should not hold their breath for a ninth record anytime soon, it seems, according to a conversation with the singer-turned-mogul in the latest issue of Interview magazine. The pop sensation, who hasn’t released an album since 2016’s Anti, recently spoke with Interview editor Mel Ottenberg on a wide range of topics, […]
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Missy Elliott to Launch First-Ever Headlining Tour This Summer
Missy Elliott is ready to get her freak on her first-ever headlining tour. The 52-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will launch OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience on July 4. The 24-city trek will visit cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta and Brooklyn, and will wrap on Aug. 22. Her longtime […]
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Where to Stream the 2024 CMT Music Awards Online
Some of the biggest stars in country music will take the stage at the 2024 CMT Music Awards tonight. Airing on Sunday, April 7 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on CBS and livestreaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, the CMT network’s awards ceremony will be hosted by Kelsea Ballerini (who will also perform) at the […]
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30 Years After His Death, BBC to Air Kurt Cobain Documentary
Thirty years after the death of Kurt Cobain, the BBC will air a documentary that it says will “demystify” the Generation X icon and grunge music legend. Moments That Shook the Music: Kurt Cobain, a feature-length documentary directed by John Osborne and produced by Touchdown Films, airs Saturday, April 13, on BBC iPlayer and BBC […]
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Shakira Feels She “Used to Overdo” Her Vocal Yodel When Singing
While opening up about her past vocal technique, Shakira said she feels like she used to “overdo” her signature yodel on her older songs. The Colombian superstar appeared on a recent episode of Hot Ones, where host Sean Evans asked what makes her “cringe or wince” when listening to her music from early in her […]
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The Best Music Festivals of 2024, From Coachella and Bonnaroo to Newport Folk Fest and More
Here are the dates, lineups and ticketing info for this year's top music events, which are sure to attract Hollywood's most famous festgoers.
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Critic’s Notebook: Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Haunted by Ghosts of Rejection
The music superstar's latest studio album, the second act of a planned trilogy, addresses detractors while doubling down on her country roots.
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Lizzo Clarifies She’s Not Quitting Music: “I Quit Giving Any Negative Energy Attention”
Lizzo clarified her cryptic “I quit” comments Tuesday, telling fans she is not leaving music or social media. “When I say ‘I quit,’ I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention,” the singer said in a video posted to Instagram. Last week, she left fans guessing with a social media post saying she was […]
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Travis Kelce on Kelce Jam and What He Learned From Taylor Swift About Live Events: “Enjoy the People”
Travis Kelce is following his back-to-back Super Bowl wins with the return of his music festival Kelce Jam. Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz will perform at the May 18 event taking place at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Fans can register online at KelceJam.com for presale tickets, which start at $49.99 and […]
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Boosts Streams for Black Country Acts on Spotify (Exclusive)
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is galloping on Spotify and bringing other Black country-based artists for the ride. Since the album’s release on Friday, the number of first-time listeners for acts like Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Shaboozey — who all appear on Cowboy Carter — has increased in the past week. Spencer saw an uptick of […]
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