Music
Itâs Kennedy Center Honors time for a crop including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.
R&B singer Kiana Ledé is taking back control of her music and her life
R&B singer Kiana LedĂ© is launching the international leg of her âGrudgesâ tour Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand, and will include stops in Paris, London and Berlin.
Morgan Wallen tops Apple Musicâs 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists
Country singer Morgan Wallenâs âLast Nightâ tops Apple Musicâs global song chart in 2023. The giant music streamer on Tuesday released its end-of-year lists and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
âMr. Big Stuffâ singer Jean Knight dies at 80
Jean Knight, the New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit âMr. Big Stuff,â has died at the age of 80.
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
Daryl Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate a business agreement the duo had.
Rapper Young Thugâs long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Hereâs what to know about the case
Opening statements are expected next week in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, whoâs accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it.
Review: War is good as 50th anniversary of âThe World Is a Ghettoâ shines in premium box set
On Friday, a reissue box set of WARâs âThe World Is a Ghettoâ arrives. »šœ·Ö±Č„â Ron Harris writes in a review that the nicely packaged rendition of the bandâs best-selling album includes bonus tracks as well as entire LP sides of WAR working through some of its best known songs, such as
Fill your holiday stocking with Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Andrea Bocelli and more
What is a holiday season without festive music? The classics are great, but the classics performed by some of the best performers across pop, R&B, rock, opera, soul and beyond?
Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers.
The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of âHackney Diamondsâ album
Last month, The Rolling Stones released âHackney Diamonds,â their first album of original material in 18 years, following 2005âs âA Bigger Bang.â
A 2023 gift guide that will strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life
From the obsessive record collector to the casual listener. The shower singers to the rock stars of tomorrow. Thereâs a music-inspired gift for everyone over the holidays. The challenge, of course, is in the decision making.
Whatâs streaming now: âOppenheimer,â Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
This weekâs new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering âLeoâ and âOppenheimerâ finally arriving on home screens.
Sean âDiddyâ Combs accused of years of rape and abuse by singer Cassie in lawsuit
Sean âDiddyâ Combs has been accused of years of abuse including rape and beatings by R&B singer Cassie. Cassieâs legal name is Cassandra Ventura.
Music Review: Now on vinyl, Shania Twainâs âGreatest Hitsâ shines anew
Shania Twain is familiar with the concept of a hit. Her 2004 âGreatest Hitsâ album sold more than half a million copies in its first week alone.
Billy Porter hits the dance floor on his fifth album with the goal of âtrying to heal peopleâ
Billy Porter is strutting off in an entirely new sonic direction on his fifth album. The Broadway, runway and TV star has pivoted to dance music.
Ădgar Barrera is the producer behind your favorite hits â and the Latin Grammysâ top nominee
Ădgar Barrera is one of the most in-demand people in music. Heâs worked with everyone from Madonna and Shakira to Peso Pluma and Karol G.
Dolly Partonâs new album is a detour from country music â could R&B be next?
Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She didnât think she deserved the honor. Sheâs a country musician, after all.
âA noisy rock ânâ roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world
Beyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury, fans love the sound of Formula One. It is no wonder the pinnacle of automotive engineering has caught the eye of musicians and music fans everywhere.
Book Review: Rock ânâ roller and Rush pioneer Geddy Lee goes deep in his memoir, âMy Effinâ Lifeâ
Geddy Lee is a rock star, thatâs undeniable. But heâs also a polite Canadian to the core. So itâs fitting that the Rush icon picked a not-too-bawdy title for his memoir.
Jon Batiste announces first North American headlining tour, celebrating âWorld Music Radioâ
Oscar- and Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste will embark on his first North American headlining tour in 2024.
Whatâs streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, âThe Crownâ returns, âRustinâ marches
This weekâs new entertainment releases include an album of rock songs by Dolly Parton, the first half of the final season of âThe Crownâ returns to Netflix and three dudes from âSaturday Night Liveâ get their first feature-film shot.
Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students
A South Dakota law professor who typically teaches torts and natural resources is turning his attention to Taylor Swift next semester.
Morgan Wallen, K-pop, Victoria Monét, oh my! Unearthing the 2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises
With new categories, âBarbieâ and SZA â thereâs a lot to discuss regarding the 2024 Grammy Award nominations. But who didnât make the cut?
Hereâs a partial list of nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards
The nominees for next yearâs Grammy Awards have been announced. SZA is the leading nominee with nine, including in the album and record of the year categories.
SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories
The Grammy nominations have been announced and SZA leads the way with nine nominations. The R&B star earned record, album and song of the year nominations for her album âSOSâ and her hit song âKill Bill.â
Music Review: On âHeaven Knows,â Internet pop sensation PinkPantheress provides IRL charms
Internet pop sensation PinkPantheress will release her debut full-length album on Friday, titled âHeaven Knows.â
Gavin Rossdale celebrates 3 decades of Bush songs with a greatest hits album, âLoadedâ
Putting together a collection of Bushâs greatest hits was relatively easy. Convincing frontman Gavin Rossdale to do it was harder. He thought it sounded like a farewell.
R.E.M. celebrates âa very radical departureâ 25 years ago with their album âUpâ
Twenty-five years ago, an R.E.M. album arrived that didnât sound like a typical R.E.M. album. âUp,â the bandâs 11th album which dropped in the fall of 1998, was a curious and challenging collection that split fans and critics alike but reveals more interesting things with each listen.
Backstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case
Backstage at the second Los Angeles show of Lauryn Hill and the Fugeesâ anniversary tour, Pras Michel was optimistic.
Music Review: Cat Power replicates Bob Dylanâs infamous 1966 electric concert, without the boos
âCat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concertâ is a faithful recreation of Bob Dylanâs infamous concert, from the tour where he played electric guitar for the first time.
Jeff Tweedy is a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So why does writing scare him?
Jeff Tweedy is known to fans as a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So it may come as a surprise that the front man of the Grammy-winning band, Wilco, has long found the act of writing intimidating.