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R Kelly Caught COVID-19 in Jail
R Kelly has caught more than a case. As The Daily Beast reports, the disgraced singer contracted COVID-19 in a New York City jail. He is vaccinated, and so far there’s nothing to suggest that his symptoms are severe. Kelly’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean gave her client’s health update in court, asking a judge for more time as they try to overturn his sex trafficking conviction. “It is vitally important that Mr. Kelly meaningfully participate in his post-trial defense,” she said, noting that because of his COVID-19 diagnosis, she wouldn’t be able to speak with Kelly until the day the motions are due. Bonjean recently represented Bill Cosby during his successful appeal, after which he was released due to a procedural technicality. She’s helping Kelly as he faces up to life in prison. He...
Marilyn Manson Confirms He’s Contributing to Kanye West’s Upcoming Album Donda 2
Marilyn Manson has confirmed that he is once again collaborating with Kanye West, this time on the rapper’s upcoming album, Donda 2, which is expected to be released later this month. The embattled shock rocker previously appeared on Ye’s 2021 album, Donda, guesting on the track “Jail pt 2.” Reports recently surfaced that Manson was back in the studio with West when producer Digital Nas told Rolling Stone, “Every day I go to the studio, Marilyn is in there working on Donda 2. [Kanye] doesn’t want Marilyn to play rap beats. He wants Marilyn to play what he makes, and then Ye will take parts of that and sample parts of that and use parts of that, like he did [when making the album] Yeezus.” Industrial musician and producer Tim Skold, who’s been a member of Manson’s eponymous band and KM...
Eminem, Dolly Parton, A Tribe Called Quest, And More Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its upcoming class of 2022, and the crop of 17 artists it is considering for induction this year truly covers the expanse of popular music. From hip-hop pioneers to a few glossy pop superstars, a metal icon to a punk forerunner, and legends from the realms of country and Afrobeat, there’s a little something for everyone. Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Devo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Dolly Parton, Rage Against the Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest, and Dionne Warwick are all those up for potential induction. As ever, Greg Harris, the Rock Hall’s president and CEO, introduced this year’s nominees from inside the museum in Cleveland, Ohio ...
Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest and More Nominated for 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eminem and A Tribe Called Quest are among the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame‘s Class of 2022, which were unveiled on Wednesday. The Detroit rapper and the legendary hip-hop group are joined by Beck, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Rage Against the Machine, Dionne Warwick, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, and the New York Dolls. “This year’s ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement. “Their music not only moved generations, but also influenced the sound of countless artists that followed.” To be considered for nomination, an artist must have relea...
2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: Who Will Actually Get In?
The nominations arrived Wednesday morning (Feb. 2) for this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and appropriate for Groundhog Day, it’s a lot of names we’ve seen before — with 10 out of the 17 names being repeat nominees, and six of those 10 holdovers from 2021’s shortlist. Mixed in with the more familiar artists to Rock Hall voters, though, are a handful of first-timers — ranging from obvious rock icons to hitmakers more associated with the worlds of pop, country, R&B and rap — which means voters will have some interesting (and likely challenging) decisions to make in the months to come. Here’s how Billboard breaks down the likeliness of the nominees for induction, listed from least to most likely. FELA KUTI It’s a tough ask for the Afrobeat icon to be inducted by straight vote, s...
Summer Walker Debuts New Shaved Hairstyle
Summer Walker is switching up her look for the new year. The “White Tee” singer took to Instagram on Wednesday (Feb. 2) to share her new hairstyle, in which she shaved her head to show off her face tattoos, leaving a long ponytail atop her head. “Legit wanted this hair style my whole life,” she captioned the post. However, after receiving mixed reviews on her new ‘do from fans on social media, Walker deleted the post. Summer Walker shows off her new look on Instagram: “Legit wanted this hair style my whole life 🖤🥺👅” pic.twitter.com/8dNWO3kvnY — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 2, 2022 The star is no stranger to bold new looks. Back in November, the 25-year-old posted photos with her boyfriend, rocking ink with each other’s names on their faces — Walker with the n...
Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert & Kane Brown to Headline 2022 Watershed Festival
The Watershed Music and Camping Festival shared its 2022 lineup on Tuesday (Feb. 2), and promises a trio of headlining performances from Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Kane Brown. Set for July 29 to July 31 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash., The Watershed festival — which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022 — will welcome several other performers to the festival’s two stages, including Lauren Alaina, Tenille Arts, Callista Clark, Jessie James Decker, current Billboard Country Airplay chart-topper Jordan Davis, Caylee Hammack, LOCASH, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Chase Rice, Jameson Rodgers, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Tenille Townes, Hailey Whitters and Dee Jay Silver. Additional performers will be announced soon. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest video...
‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Directors Refuse Ye’s Final Edit Request: “You Don’t Want To Lose Your Creative Control”
Last month, Ye took to Instagram to request “final edit and approval” over a new three-part documentary about him, Jeen-Yuhs, ahead of its debut on Netflix. Directors Coodie and Chike say that they don’t plan on granting the rapper editorial control over the project. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the directors said that they hadn’t heard from Ye before the Instagram post and the three-part documentary, which was already finished at the time, will still release as planned. “Me and Chike have a company called Creative Control because you don’t want to lose your creative control,” Coodie told the publication. But the two weren’t surprised when Ye called for them to “open the edit room immediately.” “If Kanye wasn’t as polarizing of a character as he was, we wouldn’t have an intere...
Lady A and Lady A Settle Lawsuits over Shared Name
Blues veteran Lady A and country superstars Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) have agreed to settle a lawsuit over their shared name. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, they filed joint requests for dismissal on Monday. Details have not been made public, and it’s unclear if money changed hands or whether both parties will call themselves Lady A going forward. Lady Antebellum drastically shortened their name in 2020 following protests over George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis cop. At the time, they wrote of antebellum, “We are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the period of history before The Civil War, which includes slavery. We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused.” However, they al...
slowthai Unveils 2022 North American Tour Dates
slowthai has announced a short run of North American shows for April 2022 in support of his most recent album, last February’s fiery TYRON. The eccentric British rapper will begin the seven-date “ANTISOCIAL ROADSHOW” in New York City on April 8th, with stops in Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Denver before wrapping up in Boston on April 30th. (You can also catch him at both weekends of Coachella.) Tickets for slowthai’s tour go on sale this Friday, February 4th at 10:00 a.m. local time, and you can grab yours over at Ticketmaster. See his full schedule below. Advertisement Related Video Since TYRON, slowthai has collaborated on singles with a number of artists including “BDE” with Shygirl, “SLUGGER” with Kevin Abstract, and a remix of “Funeral” by James Blake. Lat...
On Sale This Week: The Black Keys, Halsey, Lady Gaga, The War on Drugs and More
February is here, and the start of a new month has been accompanied by some major tour announcements. Here’s the latest on the concert landscape. Halsey has announced an all-outdoor tour in support of her August 2021 album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. Lady Gaga will be bringing her trademark glamor and glitz to Las Vegas with a residency. The War on Drugs are extending their 2022 tour in promotion of I Don’t Live Here Anymore. Get the details on these shows and more below. The Black Keys: Get Tickets via Ticketmaster Between July and October 2022, The Black Keys will be hitting the road for the “Dropout Boogie” tour. This string of shows marks the first tour in three years for The Black Keys, and they’ll be supported throughout by Band of Horses. Ceramic Animal, Early James, and Ve...
Machine Gun Kelly Changes Name of New Album to ‘Mainstream Sellout’
Machine Gun Kelly has changed the name of his upcoming album to Mainstream Sellout. First titled Born with Horns, Kelly and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker previously got matching tattoos of the title to commemorate their sophomore collaboration following Tickets to My Downfall in 2020. Kelly revealed the new name on Instagram in a video in which he humorously tells Barker about the change. “We’re friends no matter what, right?” Kelly asks Barker, to which the drummer responds positively. “Remember when we got the new album name tattooed on our arms?” Kelly continues as the video plays footage from the event. “We’re changing the album name,” he adds laughing. Barker then inquires about the new album name before the visual cuts to a graphic reading Mainstream Sellout. Kelly shared...
