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- People
Rapper XXXTentacion Dies After Being Shot in Florida Outside Motorcycle Dealer: Report
In his few years in the spotlight, the 20-year-old saw national success as a rapper as well as several high-profile run-ins with the law.
- Suzy Byrne
Tommy Lee's Father's Day spat with son latest in long history of his parenting problems
The 55-year-old drummer had tough words for his two sons.
- Complex
XXXTentacion Fatally Shot in Florida (UPDATE)
Rapper XXXTentacion was reportedly shot on Monday. The 20-year-old was shopping for motorcycles in Florida when a gunman allegedly ran to his vehicle and opened fire.
- Wendy Geller
Everything to know about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 'Everything Is Love,' from marital issues to family to their luxe life
The Carters bare it all on their surprise new album, from self-aggrandizing affirmations to surprisingly tender and delicate sentiments.
Associated PressPrivate jet once owned by Elvis Presley for sale--again
A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley that has sat on a runway in New Mexico for nearly four decades is back on the auction block. The online auction site IronPlanet announced this week that the plane with red velvet seats had returned the market after its current owner bought it last year for $430,000. A previous auction house says Elvis designed the interior that has gold-tone woodwork, red velvet seats and red shag carpet.
- Yahoo Music Staff
Gallery: On the scene at Firefly 2018
Summer festival season is officially underway! See music’s biggest stars burn bright at this year’s Firefly Festival in Dover, Del.
- Consequence of Sound
Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s Everything is Love now available on Spotify and Apple
Beyoncé and JAY-Z's first-ever collaborative album was originally released as a TIDAL exclusive.
- Pitchfork
Person Killed in Hit-and-Run After Dutch Festival
Three more injured after van hits crowd near PinkPop
- Entertainment Tonight
Rory Feek Talks His Struggle With Daughter Hopie Coming Out as a Lesbian
“She’s asking me, ‘Are you still going to love me?’ and my first reaction was, ‘I don’t think so.’”
Lyndsey ParkerBetty Who talks 'Queer Eye' collab, LGBTQ community connection
"I wouldn't have a career if it wasn't for the LGBTQ community,” the electropop artist says after a Pride Month performance.
- Consequence of Sound
Chris Cornell and his daughter cover Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”: Stream
Released in honor of Father's Day.
- Variety
Diana Ross Lights Up the Hollywood Bowl for Season Opener
The Hollywood Bowl officially kicked off its summer 2018 season in a blaze of fireworks and Diana Ross. Despite a broken ankle, which she disclosed at the end of her performance, Ross was the consummate entertainer. She had the audience on its feet with the first couple of numbers, and the evening soon became a […]
- Cosmopolitan
The Most Intimate Lyrics from 'Everything Is Love'
“Ain’t no way to stop this love / Ain’t no space if everything is love.”
- Jon Fingas
Beyoncé and Jay-Z take digs at Spotify in latest Tidal exclusive
Beyonce and Jay-Z aren't keeping quiet in the wake of Tidal's scandals around
Associated PressJay-Z, Beyonce release surprise album 'Everything Is Love'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay-Z and Beyonce are keeping up a family tradition, dropping a surprise album before anyone knew it was coming.
- Lyndsey Parker
Australia's Alex Lahey talks gay marriage legalization: ‘The world changes’
"It's really interesting to sort of date songs in that way," Lahey says of "There's No Money," her song about marriage equality, "because things change.”
- Variety
Beyonce & Jay-Z’s ‘Everything Is Love’ Completes a Trilogy Begun with ‘Lemonade’ and ‘4:44’
While we’re still absorbing the nine songs Jay-Z and Beyonce unexpectedly dropped on Saturday afternoon with their “Everything Is Love,“ on first blush the album seems to be the conclusion of a sort of marriage trilogy. It began with Beyonce’s 2016 album “Lemonade” and her widely discussed stories of infidelity — even a person mistaken […]
- The Telegraph
Beyonce and Jay Z release surprise album Everything Is Love
Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z have released a surprise joint album called Everything Is Love on streaming service Tidal. The singer, 36, announced her nine-track collaboration with the rapper, 48, by posting a clip from a video for one of the album's tracks APES--- on social media. The announcement came as the couple played their second night at the London Stadium as part of their OTR II tour. The record appears to have been released under the name of The Carters in reference to the couple's real married name. The accompanying artwork for the album could be seen on the Tidal website and in a Tweet announcing the album's release on Beyonce's official Twitter page. Stream #EverythingIsLove now, exclusively on TIDAL. Also stream a TIDAL-exclusive track. https://t.co/OHRZ7lnF8npic.twitter.com/70xd4Box4P— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) June 16, 2018 It depicts a woman standing over a man while she combs his hair. Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting can be seen hanging in the background of the picture. The full six-minute clip of APES--- was also shared on Beyonce's official Youtube page. The promotional clip begins with a shirtless man with angel's wings crouching down on a set of steps as church bells and ringing sirens can be heard. The couple are then first seen in the video standing alone in The Louvre in Paris in front of the same Da Vinci masterpiece. Speaking to the crowd at from the stage at the duo's London Stadium concert, Beyonce said: "Thank you for being the most incredible audience in London. You give us so much love every time we come here. Beyoncé and Jay Z annouce their album on stage in London! #everythingislovepic.twitter.com/gWfYgDB2AN— Mel ���� (@MellyMel320) June 16, 2018 "Because we love you all so much we have something special for you. We want you guys to be the first to experience this new project." A video was then played on the screens at the back of the stage which ended with a black slate with the message 'ALBUM OUT NOW' written in white text across it.
- The Guardian
Beyoncé and Jay-Z release surprise album Everything is Love
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have released their debut full-length collaboration album. Billed as the Carters, the couple premiered Everything is Love through Tidal, the streaming service co-owned by Jay-Z. Its arrival was announced on stage at their On the Run II tour at the London Stadium in the UK on Saturday, where screens projected the message “album out now”. The appearance of the nine-track album confirms the rumours that the Carters were pursuing a joint project.
- People
Scotty McCreery Marries Gabi Dugal in North Carolina — All the Details!
Scotty McCreery Weds Gabi Dugal in North Carolina
- Refinery29
It's Here & It's Real: Beyoncé & Jay Z Drop Surprise Joint Album Everything Is Love
Cancel them, because Beyoncé and Jay Z just dropped their long-rumored album together, as The Carters. Here's what we know: the album is nine sexy tracks long and the duo also dropped a video for one song, "APESHIT." Yes, all the song titles are in all caps. Bey teased the video on her Instagram, sharing it without any context because that's how she rolls.
- Entertainment Tonight
Cardi B Bares Her Baby Bump on 'Rolling Stone' Cover With Offset
The 25-year-old rapper's baby girl isn't even born yet and she's already taking over magazine covers.
- Esquire
Willie Nelson: Trump Border Policy is "Outrageous"
"Christians everywhere should be up in arms."
Lyndsey ParkerThe Firefly Fest’s got you covered: Bands honor everyone from the Beatles to Beyoncé
Friday offered a slew of up-and-coming artists — but even the uninitiated would recognize a few of these newcomers’ crowd-pleasing cover songs.
