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10 Times The Rocky Horror Picture Show Crashed Pop Culture
The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets tagged as a “cult” movie whenever it’s mentioned. After 45 years, though, it might be time to retire that adjective when talking about Richard O’Brien’s science-fiction rock ‘n’ roll parody turned ultimate midnight movie. While it may not be everyone’s cup of fishnets, when Fox broadcasts a remake in prime time and programs from The Simpsons to Sesame Street have...
North Kingsley (System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian) Unveil Vol. 1 EP: Stream
Last week, System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian’s new band North Kingsley unleashed their debut single, “Like That?”. Now, they’ve released the full three-song collection Vol. 1, along with a video for the track “Die for the Pic”. The trio is rounded out by vocalist Ray Hawthorne and producer Saro Paparian, with Hawthorne delivering biting commentary on social media trends in the song “Die for ...
R. Kelly’s Manager Charged with Threatening to Shoot Up Movie Screening
R. Kelly on CBS This Morning Donnell Russell, manager of disgraced singer R. Kelly, has been charged with phoning a New York workspace and threatening a mass shooting unless they cancelled a screening of Surviving R. Kelly. The docuseries features interviews with girls and women who claim to have been victims of Kelly’s alleged sexual crimes. Multiple people who spoke in the documentary...
The Weeknd Unearths Kiss Land Outtakes, Plus a Lana Del Rey Remix: Stream
Seven long years after its initial release, The Weeknd’s Kiss Land reached the top of the charts this week. In honor of the surprise achievement, the R&B singer has now dug up “a few songs and ideas that didn’t” end up making the final tracklist of that 2013 album. Abel Tesfaye shared these previously unreleased songs and outtakes during episode 9 of his “Memento Mori” radio show on Apple Musi...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (August 15)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week: A new version of Soda Stereo’s “De Música Ligera” One of the Soda Stereo’s most iconic songs is a getting a new version thanks to Los Rabanes,...
Declan McKenna, Lovelytheband & More Set For Billboard Live At-Home Concerts: See Schedule
As we head into yet another week of quarantine, Billboard‘s Live At-Home concert series will feature more livestreamed performances for your entertainment. This week’s performances kick off Tuesday (Aug. 18), with a set from indie pop group Lovelytheband. Next up is English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna, and country crooner Danielle Bradbery will close out the week. The sh...
Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Being Pregnant During Breast Surgery: ‘It’s Quite a Story’
Chrissy Teigen has “quite a story” to tell about her surprise pregnancy. One day after revealing she and husband John Legend are expecting their third child, the 34-year-old model and author opened up about how she discovered her latest pregnancy after a breast implant removal surgery in early June. On Friday night (Aug. 14), one of Teigen’s 13 million Twitter followers asked if ...
Save on Genki’s Covert Dock, preowned games, and more this weekend
This story is part of a group of stories called Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you’re looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be. Genki is offering a 15 percent discount to readers of The Verge who buy two or more products from its sit...
DEREK SHERINIAN Releases Music Video For ‘Dragonfly’ Song From ‘The Phoenix’ Album
Acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, ex-DREAM THEATER), one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, has signed to InsideOut Music for the release of his new solo album, “The Phoenix”. His first solo LP since 2011’s “Oceana” is due on September 18. The official music video for the disc’s second single...
Watch AMARANTHE’s ‘Strong’ Music Video Featuring BATTLE BEAST’s NOORA LOUHIMO
“Strong”, the new music video from the Swedish modern metal force AMARANTHE, can be seen below. The song, which features a guest appearance by one of Finland’s most powerful voices, Noora Louhimo (BATTLE BEAST), is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Manifest”, which will be released on October 2 via Nuclear Blast. AMARANTHE commented: “Devil and saint, ...
PHIL LYNOTT: Teaser Trailer For ‘Songs For While I’m Away’ Documentary
A teaser trailer for the upcoming documentary on the life and career of Phil Lynott from award-winning Irish filmmaker Emer Reynolds can be seen below. The full trailer will be made available on August 20. Due to be released to Irish movie theaters in the fall, “Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away” is produced by Universal Music‘s Globe Production with backing from Screen...
KISS’s PAUL STANLEY Loves His New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Car
KISS frontman Paul Stanley says that he loves his 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 car. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 made its debut in July 2019 and is said to be the first mid-engined Corvette in history. Late Thursday night (August 13), Stanley posted a picture of him with his new car, and he included the following message: “For years the auto industry said ‘Buy American’. I said &...
