Bill Withers, Soul Legend, Dead at 81
Soul singer-songwriter Bill Withers died March 30 at 81, his family told the Associated Press in a statement on Friday. He died in Los Angeles due to heart complications. Withers …
Sara Bareilles Says She Had the Coronavirus and Is ‘Fully Recovered’
Sara Bareilles told her Instagram followers that during the past few weeks of social distancing, she had COVID-19 and is “fully recovered, just so you know.” Filming an Instagram story …
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Nerding Out With Thundercat
Many of the notable hip-hop, soul, jazz, and funk records of the last decade and a half share a common fingerprint. The nexus joining the intricate grooves of Kendrick Lamar’s …
Frank Ocean Drops ‘Dear April’ and ‘Cayendo’ On Streaming Platforms, As A Gift
Dear April, thank you for showering us with new acoustic Frank Ocean tracks to multiple streaming platforms. At midnight on April 3rd, the ever elusive Frank Ocean released “Dear April” …
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All Your Questions About Tekashi 69’s Early Release, Answered
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been released from federal lockup early, and will serve the remaining four months of his sentence on home confinement because of coronavirus concerns, Manhattan Federal Court filings …
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Tekashi 6ix9ine to Be Released From Prison Early Amid Coronavirus
In yet another plot twist, Tekashi 6ix9ine will get released from federal lockup early because of coronavirus concerns, and serve the rest of his sentence on home confinement, a new …
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Listen a New Song From the Stage Version of The Prince of Egypt
As with so many cultural events, the coronavirus cut the West End run of the stage version of The Prince of Egypt, but fate has found a way to (shout …
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Because Everyone Asked, Here Are Chance The Rapper’s Favorite Character Actors
On Wednesday night, Chance The Rapper dropped something we’ve (apparently) all been waiting for… a mix tape a list of his favorite character actors. Yes, The Big Day rapper and …
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Adam Schlesinger, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Songwriter, Dead at 52 From Coronavirus
Adam Schlesinger, a Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter for the band Fountains of Wayne and the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, died today from complications related to the coronavirus, according to Variety. Schlesinger …
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Troye Sivan Drops New Single ‘Take Yourself Home’ Early, Against Label’s Plans
Just when it seems like everyone’s holding back on their new music, Troye Sivan provides. The pop star has dropped “Take Yourself Home,” his first solo follow-up to his 2018 …
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