A legend is lost. Bluesman B.B. King is dead at the age of 89. King was one of the last of the elder statesmen of the blues, coming from the same generation that produced Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker. He was born in 1925 on a plantation in Mississippi, and went from […]
Jimi Hendrix’s estate is giving the green light for an official biopic about the late rock legend. Deadline reports that Legendary Pictures has struck a deal with Hendrix’s estate, which will allow them to use Hendrix’s hit songs in the film. “Captain Phillips” director Paul Greengrass will helm the project, while “8 Mile” screenwriter Scott […]
Jay Z is making some changes to his upcoming B-Sides concert in New York City. The concert was originally scheduled for May 13th, but now will take place on the 16th according to Billboard. Jay has also added an additional show on the 17th. The concert will be exclusively for subscribers to Jay’s new TIDAL […]
For now it seems that B.B. King’s longtime manager Laverne Toney will remain in control of the musician’s affairs. One of King’s daughters, Karen Williams, has lost her legal battle to regain power of attorney. TMZ says a judge ruled in the manager’s favor in court on Thursday, despite Williams’ claims of elder abuse against […]
Sam Smith will be undergoing surgery on his vocal cords next week. The British pop star announced on Instagram Thursday that he needs to surgery to repair the hemorrhage on his vocal cords that forced him to cancel recent concerts in Australia and Asia. Sam writes that doctors expect for him to be fully recovered […]
Later on this month, 50 cent will be making an appearance at the Billboard Music Awards. ’50’ is a ten-time winner at the award show,which is airing live from Las Vegas on May 17th. Other presenters will include “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, R&B singer Ne-Yo, British pop singer Rita Ora and “Orange Is The […]
The original six songwriters credited with the creation of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” will now have to split their royalties with another five artists. “Billboard” reports that The Gap Band, which includes brothers Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson, filed a claim with YouTube earlier this year over similarities to its 1970 funk […]
Tina Turner is re-issuing her classic “Private Dancer” album. A re-mastered version of the diva’s iconic record will be arriving later this summer, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Apart from hits like “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Better Be Good To Me,” the new edition of “Private Dancer” will include a […]
Just when we were all were forgetting that ‘kiss’ happened, now Madonna may be trying to throw a little shade on Drake. The Queen of Pop was a guest on “Live with Romeo’s: Saturday Night Online” live-stream show, where she hinted that their much-discussed Coachella kiss may not have been spontaneous. A fan called in […]
De La Soul says they’re getting ready to go back in the studio after raising more than 600-thousand dollars in a Kickstarter campaign. It would be their first album since “The Grind Date” in 2004. “Pitchfork” reports they were shooting to raise 110-thousand and ended the campaign yesterday. “Pitchfork” says the album will feature David […]
Jamie Foxx has reportedly been tapped to sing before this weekend’s highly anticipated Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio fight. TMZ reports that the multi-talented star, and huge boxing fan, has agreed to sing the National Anthem ahead of the fight. Foxx is also rumored to be starring in an upcoming biopic about boxing legend Mike […]
The upcoming new album from Chic will feature some unexpected collaborations. “Billboard” reports that Nile Rodgers has enlisted both Elton John and R&B singer Janelle Monae to be a part of the group’s first release since 1992. Titled “It’s About Time,” the new album from Chic is expected out this summer. Nile teases that he […]