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Lyndsey Parker
Why Butch Walker's 'love story about hate' might be the rock opera America needs right now
"It's a beautiful story that has a happy ending. So if someone has a problem with it, then that tells me all I need to know about them."
Variety
Iconic Beatles Abbey Road Crossing Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint Thanks to Coronavirus
The famous street crossing outside London's Abbey Road Studios has finally received a fresh coat of paint thanks to empty streets caused by the coronavirus lockdown. Ever since the Beatles released "Abbey Road," their 11th studio album, in September 1969, the street crossing leading to the Abbey Road studios immortalized on the album cover has […]
Chris Willman
Country Star Joe Diffie Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Joe Diffie has become the first country star to go public with a coronavirus diagnosis, announcing that he contracted the disease in a message to fans Friday. The singer did not reveal whether he is currently hospitalized. "I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment," Diffie, 61, said in his statement. […]
Entertainment Weekly
Rihanna joins PartyNextDoor's new single 'Believe It,' her first musical appearance in 3 years
PartyNextDoor enlisted Rihanna for the new single 'Believe It,' her first musical appearance in 3 years.
Rolling Stone
Hear Bob Dylan’s Absolutely Mind-Blowing New Song ‘Murder Most Foul’
Dylan's first original song in eight years is about JFK's assassination — but it's really about so much more
Lyndsey Parker
During the coronavirus crisis, can live-streaming save the music industry?
With their touring plans now on indefinite hold, there's hope that live streams could become a viable source of income for struggling artists.
NBCU
Michelle Obama joins DJ D-Nice to rally voters and 'party with a purpose' during pandemic
In his first cable news interview about “Club Quarantine,” DJ D-Nice opens up about his virtual party that went viral during the coronavirus social isolation period of March 2020. D-Nice began spinning from his kitchen for friends, and wound up drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers to the Instagram “gathering,” which then led to a partnership with Michelle Obama. The gatherings were also “attended” by well known figures like Oprah, J-Lo, Will Smith, P Diddy, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and
TODAY
'Bye, Corona!' See the Knack's official coronavirus-themed 'My Sharona' parody
After pestering from fans, the band's members wrote "Bye, Corona!"
People
A Running List of Every Festival, Sporting Event and Show Canceled or Postponed in the Wake of the Coronavirus
Ultra, Coachella and Stagecoach are among the many events that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Rolling Stone
George Harrison’s Foundation Donates Half a Million to COVID-19 Relief
Material World Foundation also launches 'The Inner Light Challenge' to raise additional funds
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
Watch Dave Matthews's livestream concert: Verizon's weekly series 'Pay It Forward Live' kicks off to support small businesses affected by COVID-19
"Pay It Forward Live" kicks off this Thursday with a performance with one of music’s most legendary live acts. Bookmark this page and come back back for a can't-miss event!
Rolling Stone
Nine Inch Nails Surprise-Release Album Sequels to ‘Ghosts’ Series
"Music — whether listening to it, thinking about it or creating it — has always been the thing that helped us get through anything — good or bad," Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross said
Chris Willman
ACM Sets Lineup for ‘Our Country’ Special, With Plans for a Kenny Rogers Salute
The "ACM Presents: Our Country" special that was recently slated to fill in for the postponed ACM Awards next month now has a packed roster of participating country (and a few non-country) artists. The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions announced more than two dozen acts who'll participate in the show April 5, […]
Lyndsey Parker
‘The Masked Singer’ T-Rex is youngest contestant in series' history
She may be a dinosaur, but this rockin’ reptile ironically turned out to be only 16 years old.
Raechal Shewfelt
Christmas music in March? Stations play holiday favorites during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has inspired radio stations to play holiday music in March.
Rolling Stone
Elton John to Host Coronavirus Relief Concert With Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey
Billie Joe Armstrong, Alicia Keys and more to record at-home performances for hour-long, commercial-free broadcast
Rolling Stone
OneRepublic Wrote ‘Better Days’ While in Quarantine
Portion of proceeds from the song will go towards MusiCares' COVID-19 relief efforts
Pitchfork
Harry Styles Reschedules European Tour for 2021
Planned spring 2020 shows with King Princess will now take place next February and March
Rolling Stone
Jackson Browne Tests Positive for Coronavirus
"It's important for us all to be pretty forthcoming about what we're going through," singer-songwriter says
Rolling Stone
Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic,’ ‘Cheap Trick at Budokan’ Among Library of Congress Inductees
Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," Village People's "Y.M.C.A." and Dusty in Memphis added to National Recording Registry
George Back
How streaming live concerts has actually brought John Legend closer to fans
John Legend says live streaming concerts have one distinct advantage, he gets immediate feedback from the audience.
Cole Delbyck
Taylor Swift Hasn't Responded To Kim Kardashian, But Her Best Friend Just Went In
With the two megastars feuding again, Swift pal Todrick Hall tried to shame Kardashian over her infamous sex tape.
Chris Willman
Lady Gaga Delays ‘Chromatica,’ Reveals She’d Planned a Secret Coachella Set
Lady Gaga has announced on her social media that she is delaying her "Chromatica" album, previously set for April 10, indefinitely. Additionally, the posts reveal she had planned to do a secret set at the Coachella Festival, before that gathering was pushed back from April to October. While noting that her April 30-May 11 shows […]
Lyndsey Parker
'Survival of the fittest': 'American Idol' hopeful Makayla Brownlee rebounds from seizure during stressful Hollywood Week
“There’s nothing I can do to prevent a seizure,” said the 17-year-old, who has a rare condition called vasovagal syncope. “When I’m stressed out, my body just reacts differently.”
Lyndsey Parker
Nick Jonas's 'Voice' Battle Rounds decision: 'Toughest position I've been in in my life'
“I feel sorry for you right now, because what you just created was a masterpiece, and now you’ve got to cut half of it off,” Kelly Clarkson told the newbie coach.

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