TeaMarrr and Wale address racial injustice on new song “Colors”
TeaMarrAfter releasing an impressive EP, R&B singer TeaMarrr returns to speak on racial injustice and police brutality with her new single, “Colors.” “I’m just a color, I’m just a color/ Karen let me be great,” she sings on the passionate track, which features a hip hop twist. Rapper Wale dropped a socially-conscious verse on the track reflecting on recent events in relation to…
Ariana Grande celebrates boyfriend Dalton Gomez’s birthday with sweet Instagram post
Steve Granitz/WireImageAriana Grande is celebrating her boyfriend Dalton Gomez’s birthday today.The singer paid tribute to her new beau by posting a series of photos and videos of the two on Instagram with the message, “hbd to my baby my best friend my fav part of all the days 🙂 i love u.”In one of the…
Cassadee Pope releases acoustic album Rise and Shine, opens up about her mental health
John ShearerCassadee Pope unveiled Rise and Shine this week, an eight-track acoustic album that she hopes will offer listeners an opportunity for self-reflection. “Rise and Shine is a record that is meant to help people navigate their feelings in this trying time,” she explains. “Personally, it’s been a reflective time for me, and a lot…
John Mayer to perform an actual live concert with Dave Chappelle on Saturday
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MGMThese days, very few artists can tour or even play live due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unless it’s some kind of drive-in show. But John Mayer will take the stage on Saturday with his close pal Dave Chappelle — by special dispensation of the governor of Ohio. In the pre-pandemic times,…
Rick Ross demands Terry Crews stand up for the black community on his new single, “Pinned to the Cross”
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesTerry Crews says he’s “famous” now, after Rick Ross mentioned him on his new single, “Pinned to the Cross.” Ross previewed the track during the Verzuz rap battle against 2 Chainz on Thursday night. Social media went crazy after Ross referred to the actor on the track as someone “who was basically bought.” The self-made boss didn’t hold…
Jason Mraz, Seal, Jon Secada & more join virtual benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Courtesy of St. Jude Jason Mraz, Seal and Jon Secada are some of the stars who’ll appear during MusicGives: Together #forStJude, a virtual benefit concert benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The livestream event will feature a broad array of different performers across six stages, themed by genre, from country and gospel to Latin, pop…
Thomas Rhett surprises healthcare workers with thanks and music during virtual acoustic show
ABC/Mark LevineA group of healthcare workers got an unforgettable surprise last week, when Thomas Rhett offered up an exclusive virtual performance as a well-earned thanks for their work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thomas’ gratitude was personal, he shared during the video call set. “You guys are my heroes. I have a lot…
Listen to ex-Dream Theater band mates John Petrucci & Mike Portnoy reunite on former’s new solo single
Jordi Vidal/RedfernsDream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has released a new solo single called “Terminal Velocity,” featuring his former band mate, Mike Portnoy. The track marks the first time Petrucci and Portnoy have played on the same track together since the drummer left Dream Theater back in 2010. The duo co-founded the prog metal outfit together…
John David Washington says he used to lie about the identity of his father, Denzel Washington, to get his own acting jobs
Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images John David Washington was not going to let nepotism get him his first major job in Hollywood. In an interview with Mr Porter, the Tenet star revealed how he would intentionally hide the identify of his Oscar-winning father, Denzel Washington, whenever he went up for an acting job. “I saw how people changed when they found out who my father…
Elvis Presley box set focusing on 1970 Nashville sessions due in November; 2020 Elvis Week begins Saturday
RCA/Legacy RecordingsA new archival Elvis Presley box set focusing on the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary marathon 1970 Nashville recording sessions with the famed “Nashville Cats” collective of studio musicians will be released as a four-CD set and digitally on November 20. From Elvis in Nashville will feature the master recordings from sessions recorded…
TeaMarrr and Wale address racial injustice on new song “Colors”
TeaMarrAfter releasing an impressive EP, R&B singer TeaMarrr returns to speak on racial injustice and police brutality with her new single, “Colors.” “I’m just a color, I’m just a color/ Karen let me be great,” she sings on the passionate track, which features a hip hop twist. Rapper Wale dropped a socially-conscious verse on the track reflecting on recent events in relation to…
Ariana Grande celebrates boyfriend Dalton Gomez’s birthday with sweet Instagram post
Steve Granitz/WireImageAriana Grande is celebrating her boyfriend Dalton Gomez’s birthday today.The singer paid tribute to her new beau by posting a series of photos and videos of the two on Instagram with the message, “hbd to my baby my best friend my fav part of all the days 🙂 i love u.”In one of the…
Cassadee Pope releases acoustic album Rise and Shine, opens up about her mental health
John ShearerCassadee Pope unveiled Rise and Shine this week, an eight-track acoustic album that she hopes will offer listeners an opportunity for self-reflection. “Rise and Shine is a record that is meant to help people navigate their feelings in this trying time,” she explains. “Personally, it’s been a reflective time for me, and a lot…
John Mayer to perform an actual live concert with Dave Chappelle on Saturday
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MGMThese days, very few artists can tour or even play live due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unless it’s some kind of drive-in show. But John Mayer will take the stage on Saturday with his close pal Dave Chappelle — by special dispensation of the governor of Ohio. In the pre-pandemic times,…
Rick Ross demands Terry Crews stand up for the black community on his new single, “Pinned to the Cross”
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesTerry Crews says he’s “famous” now, after Rick Ross mentioned him on his new single, “Pinned to the Cross.” Ross previewed the track during the Verzuz rap battle against 2 Chainz on Thursday night. Social media went crazy after Ross referred to the actor on the track as someone “who was basically bought.” The self-made boss didn’t hold…