A few days ago, we thought Kanye West was dropping out of the presidential race. Nope. In the days that have followed, Ye’s name appeared on the Oklahoma ballot, and now reports are circulating that the rapper is holding his first presidential campaign rally today in South Carolina. According to Politico and ABC News, who both received […]
Beyoncé Shares New 'Black Is King' Trailer
After announcing her new visual album Black Is King last month, Beyoncé shared its second trailer on Sunday. The short clip features appearances by Bey, Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Naomi Campbell, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and more. According to a press release, Pharrell Williams, Lupita Nyong’o, and others will also make cameos in the film. Beyoncé wrote, directed, and executive-produced the project; […]
Linkin Park Slap Trump With Cease and Desist After Unauthorized Use of 'In the End'
In the end, copyright law really matters. On Saturday, President Donald Trump shared a clip made by a fan who used Linkin Park’s “In the End.” A few hours later, the clip was yanked from Twitter due to a copyright complaint by the band. The late Chester Bennington once voiced his disapproval of Trump and […]
Teddy Swims Covers Shania Twain’s “Still The One”
Like many before him, Teddy Swims got his big break on YouTube. He started posting cover versions of hit songs and, in less than a year, the Atlanta native had more than one million subscribers and a major-label deal with Warner Records. His first original, a feel-good bop called “Picky,” dropped earlier this year and […]
Billie Joe Armstrong Covers The Equals' 'Police on My Back'
After a brief hiatus, Billie Joe Armstrong seems to be back with consistent installments of his No Fun Monday cover series… only, on Fridays. After sharing a cover of Billy Bragg’s “A New England” last Friday “because no one knows what day it is anyway,” the Green Day frontman continued the trend this week with a rendition […]
Win Butler Shares New Music Snippet and 'Message of Unity and Hope' With Fans
We’ve been receiving mixed messages between Will and Win Butler in regards to Arcade Fire’s new album, but early Saturday morning Win shared a 45-second song snippet via Instagram story that could be previewing his band’s new material. The series of clips show hands on a mixing board washed in an infrared filter as music […]
The Chicks Call Harvey Weinstein Encounter 'One of the Scariest Meetings We’ve Ever Had'
The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) have revealed a terrifying encounter with Harvey Weinstein. While talking with the Guardian, the band recalled a time when the disgraced movie mogul verbally abused the female directors of their 2006 documentary, Shut Up and Sing. The film, which was produced by Weinstein, followed the backlash the trio received after criticizing […]
England to Reopen Indoor Music Venues in August
While the United States continues to struggle with containing COVID-19, across the pond, England is gearing up to reopen indoor music venues next month part of its Phase 4 reopening plan. On Friday, UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced “theaters, music halls and other venues” will be able to host indoor concerts starting […]
New Video: Jack Harlow Ft. Tory Lanez, Lil Wayne, DaBaby “What’s Poppin’ (Remix)” | Rap Radar
Remix baby. Jack Harlow revisits his hit smash and brings out the big guns for the rapid-firing remix with Tory Lanez, Lil Wayne, and DaBaby. For the star-studded gathering directed by Eif Rivera. Jack Harlow sets it off with his braggadocious opener and DaBaby follows up with his Billboard stats. Tory lays down a raunchy […]
New Video: Jhene Aiko “Summer 2020” | Rap Radar
Chilombo Summer. Hot off the release of her Chilombo (Deluxe), Jhené Aiko brings the summer vibes for the new track’s accompanying visual. Accompanied with animated effects with bubbles, rainbows, and more, Aiko sings a summer recap while sitting in kiddie pool and beside a car I’m the front yard of an L.A. crib.