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Jerry Adler, Hesh from The Sopranos, Dead at 96
The Brooklyn native also had credits in The Good Wife, Rescue Me, and Northern Exposure. Jerry Adler, Hesh from The Sopranos, Dead at 96 Scoop Harrison
The Smiths’ Mike Joyce Announces Memoir The Drums
The earnest exploration of the band's history debuts in November. The Smiths’ Mike Joyce Announces Memoir The Drums Chris Coplan
Lorne Michaels Says Sinéad O’Connor Would Have Been Invited on SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special
Michaels originally planned for the singer to perform. Lorne Michaels Would Have Invited Sinéad O’Connor on SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special Chris Coplan
Nettspend Drops Off ‘gone too soon’ Two-Pack
SummaryNettspend dropped off a two-pack entitled gone too soonComplete with new tracks "stressed" and "her friends," the album follows up Nett's only other studio release this year, "impact" with xaviersobasedThe two-pack arrives after the musician released "forever" and "HOPSCOTCH"For his first solo release of 2025, Nettspend has shared a surprise new two-pack. Billed gone too soon, the compilation features two true-to-form new tracks from the ascending rapper: "stressed" and "her friends."Following up on his birthday release back in March, "impact" with fellow underground titan xaviersobased, the two-song project continues to build on Nett's distinct digitally driven sound. "stressed" gained almost instant social virality across TikTok and Twitter/X, while "her friends" comes backed by a...
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams Former Aide, Gets More Corruption Charges
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former chief advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was indicted on charges of corruption along with six others by the Manhattan District Attorney.
Ice Spice Sparks New Dating Rumors As She’s Spotted With Diamant Blazi
Just days after making her cinematic debut in Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s Highest 2 Lowest, Ice Spice is out and about raising some eyebrows, as it seems like someone might’ve snatched her away from her former beau, NFL star Sauce Gardner. According to TMZ, the “Deli” rapper was seen walking out of West Hollywood […]
BigXThaPlug Arrested For Weed and Gun Possession In Dallas
Rapper BigXThaPlug was arrested in Dallas on Thursday (Aug. 21) on marijuana and firearms charges. This is not something “The Largest” rapper wanted to spend time dealing with since he just dropped a new album. FOX 4 reports that BigXThaPlug was pinched and booked into the Dallas County jail. According to the authorities, the 27-year […]
Mastodon Honor Brent Hinds at Alaska Concert: “We Were Brothers to the End”
The band's former guitarist-singer was killed in a motorcycle accident earlier this week. Mastodon Honor Brent Hinds at Alaska Concert: “We Were Brothers to the End” Spencer Kaufman
Bryson Tiller Reveals Why He Didn’t Sign With OVO Records, Says He’s Ready To Leave The Industry To Pursue Video Game Design
Bryson Tiller is still having some regrets about not signing with Drake's OVO Records.
Things We Loved in Music This Week: August 23
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion and footwear collaborations, and more.Playboi Carti For Supreme View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)On Thursday, Supreme revealed the next star of its coveted photo tee. For the Fall/Winter 2025 collection, the imprint has tapped none other than Playboi Carti to front the silhouette.Action Bronson Unveils His First G-SHOCK Collab View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast)For his first collaborative design with G-SHOCK, Action Bronson has designed the GA2100AB25-5A "Desert King," a timepiece he calls one that's "made for the perfect tactician."Tyler, the Cre...
“Follow Your Bliss” and Buy The Woodstock Cabin Owned by The B-52s’ Kate Pierson
The single-family residence is said to "radiate eclectic soul [and] bold personality." “Follow Your Bliss” and Buy The Woodstock Cabin Owned by The B-52s’ Kate Pierson Chris Coplan
Baja Beach Fest 2025 Showcases Growth of Latin Music in Rosarito
Two weeks ago, Rosarito, Mexico, hosted the seventh edition of Baja Beach Fest, which has evolved from a niche event in 2018 into one of the most anticipated festivals on the global Latin scene. The festival, held on the beach, brought together attendees from various countries across Latin America, reflecting the global reach of its format and its connection to youth culture.This year's program included prominent names from the genre, such as J Balvin, Don Omar, and Maluma, who served as headliners. The festival also featured upcoming voices like Young Miko and Cris MJ, in addition to Anitta, who brought her Brazilian energy to the stage. The inclusion of regional Mexican music artists like Los Tucanes de Tijuana and Natanael Cano demonstrated the diversity of styles that make up contempor...
