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Chuck D Blasts Those Misusing Public Enemy’s ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ During L.A. Fires

Monday, January 13

Legendary Public Enemy emcee Chuck D took to Instagram on Friday (January 10) to voice his displeasure that people were insensitively misusing his band’s volatile 1990 song,... Read More.

Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Scheduled For January 30 At Intuit Dome

Monday, January 13

A benefit concert for Los Angeles fire victims dubbed FIREAID is set to take place on January 30 at L.A.’s Intuit Dome. The event, billed as “an evening of music and solidarity,” ... Read More.

Flavor Flav Set To Perform At Guy Fieri’s Super Bowl Party

Friday, January 10

Flavor Flav will be performing at Guy Fieri’s third annual Flavortown Tailgate set to take place ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. Fieri’s free event is planned for February... Read More.

Brandy Plans Release Of Her First Memoir, Says “It’s A Reflection Of Resilience”

Thursday, January 9

Brandy took to Instagram on Wednesday (January 8) to announce the forthcoming publication of her as-yet-untitled memoir, which is set to come out on October 7. The Grammy-winning musician... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, And Hozier Headlining 2025 Bonnaroo Festival

Wednesday, January 8

The lineup for this summer’s Bonnaroo Festival was announced on Wednesday (January 8), and the high-profile music festival in Manchester, Tennessee will feature headlining sets from Olivia... Read More.

Bodycam Footage Captures Heated Dispute Between Ice-T And New Jersey Police Officer

Monday, January 6

Bodycam footage surfaced on Friday (January 3) capturing a hostile interaction between Ice-T and a New Jersey police officer during a 2024 traffic stop. The musician/actor was... Read More.

Lupe Fiasco Joining Faculty At Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute As Rap Professor

Friday, January 3

Lupe Fiasco announced on Instagram on Wednesday (January 1) that he will be joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute as a visiting professor beginning in the... Read More.

The Cure’s Robert Smith Identifies With Chappell Roan’s Struggle With Obsessive Fan Behavior

Monday, December 23

During a recent appearance on the BBC podcast Sidetracked, The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith said he could relate to Chappell Roan’s recent headline-making complaints about obsessive fans who continue to invade her... Read More.

Alfa Anderson, Chic Vocalist Who Sang On Hits “Good Times” And “Le Freak,” Dead At 78

Monday, December 23

Alfa Anderson, the vocalist in the legendary 1970s disco band Chic, has died at the age of 78. Chic’s founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Nile Rodgers shared the... Read More.

The Last Two Sam Goody Stores Are Set To Close In Early 2025

Thursday, December 19

Sam Goody, the one time giant record store chain that shaped music, video, and entertainment retail in the late-20th century, is set to close its last two remaining stores in early 2025.... Read More.