Zola Jesus uses close-up shots and fake blood to add claustrophobic intensity to “Siphon,” a track from the singer’s recently released Okovi album that reckons with the attempted suicide of a close friend. For much of the new clip, directed by Zia Anger, the camera is within inches of Zola …
Read More »Justin Timberlake Will Headline Super Bowl LII Halftime Show
Justin Timberlake confirmed Sunday night that he would headline this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, 14 years after the singer’s role in Janet Jackson‘s infamous wardrobe malfunction. After months of rumors regarding Timberlake’s return to the halftime spot, he officially announced he would perform at Super Bowl LII at Minnesota’s …
Read More »Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl Donate Items to Unique Addiction Recovery Fund
Chris Cornell, Elton John, Dave Grohl, Iggy Pop and former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic are among the high-profile musicians who donated personal items used to create a unique line of timepieces, the Rock LTD Collection, The Hollywood Reporter notes. Cornell – who died by suicide at age 52in May, contributed …
Read More »Ramones Plot Deluxe 'Rocket to Russia' Reissue
Rhino is releasing a deluxe edition of the Ramones‘ third LP, Rocket to Russia, on November 24th. In addition to two different mixes of the album, the 40th anniversary edition contains a wealth of previously unreleased material: an early version of “Needles And Pins,” an alternate version of “It’s A …
Read More »Watch Usher, Luke Evans Riff on Marvin Gaye, Al Green Songs on 'Corden'
Usher, Luke Evans and James Corden settled the final score of vocal sexiness on Thursday’s Late Late Show, crooning pop and soul classics in a three-way showdown. “I feel like there aren’t male vocalists out there doing sensual, soulful vocals anymore,” Corden lamented to start the segment, declaring himself “the …
Read More »Mark Ronson Remembers Tom Petty: 'The Greatest American Song Book'
Mark Ronson shared a thoughtful and moving tribute to Tom Petty on Instagram, spread out over three posts. Ronson recounted the late musician’s importance in his own life and spoke about seeing Petty in concert for the first time just last month, at what would turn out to be one …
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