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- Lyndsey Parker
40 years ago, Aerosmith kicked ass in 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
"So far as our career, I think we narrowly escaped it hurting us. Which is about the best I can say," laughs guitarist Joe Perry.
- Consequence of Sound
Linkin Park pay tribute to Chester Bennington on one-year anniversary of his death
The late singer's Linkin Park bandmates pen a brief yet emotional open letter to their fallen singer to mark the solemn occasion.
- Lyndsey Parker
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Blair St. Clair talks sexual assault survival, singing career: 'I'm not afraid to share my voice anymore'
The Season 10 contestant and chart-topping recording artist discusses her reality TV experience, the #MeToo movement, being role model, and reclaiming her sexuality and her authentic voice.
- Variety
Philadelphia Mayor Calls Jay-Z/Made in America Controversy an ‘Unfortunate Misunderstanding’
A rep for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Tuesday that Jay-Z’s Made in America festival, which has taken place on the city’s Benjamin Franklin every year since 2012, will have to be held elsewhere in the city next year due to the costs — approximately half of which have been covered by Jay’s Roc Nation […]
- The Wrap
Beyonce Gets a Rare Rejection – From Rome’s Colosseum
How does it feel to be the one to tell Beyoncé “no”?
- Taryn Ryder
Ted Nugent calls father of gun violence victim a 'dumb f***' for protesting concert
Ted Nugent bashes Andy Parker for protesting his concert, declaring, "How the f*** do you hate the Nugent family when we’re praying for you?"
- Chris Willman
Nelson Mandela's legacy includes a lifetime of musical salutes
Few political figures have ever been as revered by the musical community as Nelson Mandela, who would have have turned 100 today, July 18.
- Ron Dicker
Singer Richard Marx's Donald Trump Burn Is Music To Twitter's Ears
Singer Richard Marx just released another hit: a tweeted insult of President
- Kevin Polowy
Omar Epps reveals how he and Tupac ad-libbed their way through 'Juice' — and the rap hit that was born on set
Omar Epps says he and Tupac Shakur ad-libbed most of "Juice."
- Time
Taylor Swift Declares National Snake Day Her 'Favorite Day of the Year'
It looks like National Snake Day lives on
- Lyndsey Parker
Amusing inspiration behind Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom's drumming: 'My whole life has been based on a blurry photograph'
One vintage album inspired the Stray Cats' unique drumming — although Phantom didn’t learn the story behind that album’s cover art until years later.
- Complex
Chance the Rapper: 'Sorry No Album This Week'
Sorry, fans. Chance the Rapper just dumped a whole ocean of cold water on yesterday's news that a new project would be dropping later this week. Still, at least he's in the studio.
- The Wrap
Blake Shelton Laughs off Stage Tumble: ‘Yes, I Had Been Drinking. A Lot.’ (Video)
Blake Shelton took a fall on stage at the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest in Oregon over the weekend and asked fans to share videos of his tumble.
- Variety
#MeToo vs. Music: What Fan Reaction to Simon Le Bon’s Alleged Groping Says About the Biz (Opinion)
Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll have always been a package deal with male music stars. They’re so intertwined that we almost expect — maybe even prefer — our pop and rock gods to be bad boys. Male stars are held to ridiculously lower standards than female stars, and it’s evident in the relatively muted effect #MeToo has […]
- Hope Schreiber
Rapper Post Malone turns to Twitter with a question that has plagued humanity for years: Are meatballs fruit?
Hold on, could he be making a valid point? Well, probably not.
- Carly Ledbetter
Blake Shelton Falls On Stage, Says 'Yes I Had Been Drinking. A Lot.'
Blake Shelton took a tumble during his performance at the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest in Oregon on Saturday.
- Deadline
MTV Video Music Awards: Cardi B & The Carters Lead Nominations
The MTV Video Music Awards nominations were announced Monday, with Cardi B leading the way with noms in 10 categories, including Video, Song and Artist of the Year. The Carters followed with eight, including Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Hip Hop for their recent hit single "APES**T." Other top contenders include Drake, Bruno Mars and Childish Gambino (aka Atlanta’ s Donald Glover). Beginning today, fans can vote in eight VMA categories, including Video of…
- Jenna Amatulli
Britney Spears Releases Trailer For 'Prerogative,' A Gender-Neutral Fragrance
Britney Spears has unveiled a few teaser trailers for her new fragrance line,
Wendy GellerThe Police's Stewart Copeland on 40 years in rock: 'Back in the day, we had to actually play that s***'
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Police's debut album, "Outlandos d'Amour," and Copeland looks back in an exclusive interview with Yahoo Entertainment.
- Entertainment Tonight
Taylor Swift Gets ‘Stuck’ in Mid-Air During Concert and Handles It Like a Pro: Watch
The singer was in the middle of her Philadelphia show when she got stranded.
- Pitchfork
Beyoncé and JAY-Z Host World Cup Final Viewing Party at Paris Show
“FIFA World Cup with one of the best audiences so far! 🇫🇷🎉”
- Complex
Azealia Banks Blasts Crew of 'Wild 'N Out' for Making Her Cry
Azealia Banks is calling out the cast and crew of 'Wild 'N Out' for her recent terrible experience on set, where she says people went out of their way to take colorist jabs and harass her.
- Cosmopolitan
Taylor Swift Gets Stuck in Sparkly Basket During Concert Last Night, Recovers like an Absolute Pro
Not even a total set malfunction can ruin a T. Swift show.
- People
Harry Styles Gives Heartfelt Speech as Kendall Jenner, Shawn Mendes & More Attend Final Show
Harry Styles Final Tour Stop Draws Kendall Jenner, Shawn Mendes
