The Los Angeles record label Leaving has digitally released a new compilation to support artists who’ve been impacted by the California wildfires. The album, Staying, has contributions from Samantha Urbani, Eddie Chacon, Sam Wilkes, Laraaji, Reggie Watts, André 3000, Samiyam, Brijean, Julia Holter, Total Blue, and many others. The label’s founder, Matthewdavid, curated and compiled
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Taylor Swift was coolin’ out in frigid NYC Friday night with her parents, Scott and Andrea, and a friend — after she was dragged into the messy legal battle between her close pal Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The Grammy-winning singer hit the streets of Manhattan with her buddy Ashley Avignone, and both ladies looked
On March 20, Los Angeles label Temporal Drift will reissue the late Japanese composer Hiroshi Yoshimura’s album Flora. The reissue was done in full cooperation with Yoshimura’s estate, and the new editions feature liner notes from the writer and professor Junichi Konuma. The album was remastered by engineer John Baldwin. Below, listen to the album’s
Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton do as the Romans do … and that means cheering on some of the top soccer teams in Italy. The actors took a break from their press tour for their new Bob Dylan biopic to take in a little Serie A soccer Friday in Rome. Timothée and Edward had great
Neil Young has shared his first song with the Chrome Hearts. “Big Change,” which you can hear below, is “in your face loud irreverent rock’n’roll paint splatter on the canvas in the vein of a Jackson Pollack painting,” Young’s longtime engineer John Hanlon said in a press release. Last year, Young announced his first live
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. The Grammy Awards are just two weeks away … and there’s no better time to brush up on all the nominees. What better way to do so than with some new additions to your vinyl collection! This year, the artists
The initial lineup for FireAid, the concert to benefit the victims of the California wildfires, has been announced. Billie Eilish and Finneas, Joni Mitchell, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lil Baby, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen
Justin Baldoni is continuing his legal crusade against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively — he and his production company just filed a massive lawsuit against Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds and her publicist Leslie Sloane … seeking hundreds of millions of dollars. Justin and his company, Wayfarer Studios, which produced “It Ends
Lucy Dacus is back: The singer and songwriter has announced her first solo album since 2021’s Home Video—and the Grammy–winning The Record, with Boygenius. Dacus’ fourth solo studio album, Forever Is a Feeling, arrives March 28 via Geffen. Today, Dacus has shared two songs from the project: “Ankles” and “Limerence.” The former arrives with a
Forget the issue of Drake‘s street cred (just for a moment), because it’s his lawyers who clearly know very little about Kendrick Lamar … the guy who wrote the song they’re suing UMG over. A big part of Drake’s 81-page defamation lawsuit over “Not Like Us” refers to the danger the diss track created for
Yukimi, the vocalist and co-founder of Swedish group Little Dragon, has announced her first-ever solo album. For You is out March 28 via Ninja Tune. Today, Yukimi has shared two news songs from the project: “Sad Makeup” and “Winter Is Not Dead.” Check those out below. “I want this music to really be a force
The upcoming benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire victims will be exciting, engaging and will raise a ton of money … and big-name artists and bands are clamoring for a chance to help out. TMZ has learned … there’s been an outpouring of interest from musicians who want to get involved … so much so,
Here’s something fun for Paramore fans: Rusty Williams, the 78-year-old grandfather of Hayley Williams, is releasing his debut album via Zac Farro’s Congrats Records. Rusty Williams recorded his album, Grand Man, in the 1970s, but it stayed on the shelf until his production partner recently rediscovered it. Below, find a video for the album’s lead
Beyoncé is putting today’s HUGE announcement on ice as the wildfires continue to cut a path of destruction across Los Angeles. The iconic singer issued a statement on Instagram Monday night, postponing her big reveal to a later date due to the devastation that has claimed the lives of at least 24 Angelenos with dozens
Khruangbin have announced another tour in support of their 2024 album A la Sala. The Houston-based funk and psych trio will start their long run in Christchurch, New Zealand on February 20 and then head to the U.S. and Europe for dozens of additional concerts. Find their complete list of new tour dates below. Following
Donald Trump‘s going to be dancing to one of his favorite songs as he celebrates his inauguration … because the Village People are booked for one of his events!!! The band just announced they accepted an invitation from President-elect Trump’s campaign to participate in some inaugural activities … including at least one event with Trump
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our
Sexyy Red‘s flashing cash and flaunting her new look … ’cause she’s proving she’s got money to burn in her new post showing off her $30K boob job. Play video content Instragram / @sexyyred The rapper posted to her Instagram Story today … sharing a series of videos from right after she got her breast
Last month, Rio da Yung OG was released from federal prison and promptly celebrated with a new song called “Rio Free.” The Michigan rapper has now shared a new project called Rio Free, which includes his other recent single “WYDT.” Find the 10-song project, along with a new music video for “Off-Rap,” below. Rio da
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are trying to stay positive amid the L.A. wildfires, keeping busy with a trip to Legoland after evacuating their L.A.-area home. Witnesses tell TMZ that John and Chrissy, along with their kids, were spotted at Legoland in Carlsbad, CA on Friday afternoon, leaving after a fun-filled day. They were accompanied
After a holiday break, Saturday Night Live returns, later this month, with new episodes. On January 18, Glorilla will make her SNL debut in an episode hosted by Dave Chappelle, who is coming back to the show for the first time since November 2022. Then, on the January 25, Timothée Chalamet will serve as both
Play video content Allison Holker‘s daughter is shedding some light on the NDA people going to Stephen “tWitch” Boss‘ funeral had to sign … and, she claims it wasn’t meant to stop people from talking about the late star. Weslie Fowler — Holker’s 16-year-old daughter from a previous relationship — took to Instagram Live Friday
Sam Moore, the soul singer best known as one half of Sam & Dave, has died, according to a press release from 2911 Media. The musician’s death occurred on January 10, in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications after surgery. Moore was 89 years old. Moore is best known for his tenor vocal work in
Hold on God, Sam Moore is coming — the famed singer, who was half of the legendary soul duo Sam & Dave, has died. Sam’s rep says the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer passed away Friday morning in Coral Gables, FL after suffering post-surgery complications — although, the rep did not say what kind
A benefit concert for victims of the ongoing California wildfires has been announced. FireAid will take place Thursday, January 30 at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, with the show’s lineup yet to be announced. Proceeds for the event will go to a 501(c)(3) with the purpose of “rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families, and advancing fire prevention
Paris Hilton‘s sharing the devastation of the Pacific Palisades Fire, returning to the pile of rubble that was her Malibu home — and promising L.A. will rise stronger after this tragedy. Play video content Instagram/@parishilton The socialite reality star shared a clip of herself walking through the ruins where her house once stood. The walls
Last month, Megan Thee Stallion filed a petition for a restraining order against Tory Lanez—who is currently serving a prison sentence for shooting the Houston rapper multiple times in 2020—in Los Angeles’ Superior Court. At a court hearing today, Judge Richard Bloom officially granted the request, according to Meghan Cuniff and Rolling Stone’s Nancy Dillon.
Sexyy Red‘s ready for the operating table … ’cause she’s taking another crack at the perfect pair of boobs, TMZ Hip Hop has learned. A source close to the rapper tells us … Sexyy Red’s heading into the new year single — so, she’s finally got time for handling all of her personal care —
Brandy has announced an intimate, career-spanning memoir that will be published by Hanover Square Press on October 7, as People notes. The book, which does not yet have a title, will chronicle Brandy’s ascent from singing at her hometown church in McComb, Mississippi, to R&B stardom, acting, and beyond. Brandy will discuss her achievements as
TDE rapper Ray Vaughn is defending his team against Joey Badass‘ recent shot at the West Coast with a vengeance … and Tory Lanez also got caught in his crosshairs!!! On his fiery response, “Crashout Heritage,” Ray Vaughn jabs back at JB with lyrics like, “What’s with the sneak dissin’? / Takin’ shots at us,