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The singer and actress Apollonia, a Prince protegee who co-starred in his 1984 film Purple Rain, alleges in a new lawsuit that the estate of the late pop icon is trying to “steal” her name in bad faith trademark proceedings. Apollonia (Patty Kotero) brought the claims in a Tuesday (Aug. 19) complaint against Paisley Park Enterprises LLC, one of the entities that has managed Prince’s affairs since his death in 2016. Apollonia rose to fame playing a character of the same name in Purple Rain, and has since used the moniker for music releases, acting credits and a podcast hosting…
Ariana DeBose is mourning the death of her mother, Gina Michelle DeBose, who died on Aug. 17 at age 57 after battling Stage 3 ovarian cancer. In a touching post on Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 19), DeBose wrote: “At 10:28 am on August 17th my gorgeous, hilarious, outspoken, warrior queen Mother – Gina Michelle DeBose – passed away due to complications with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I couldn’t be more proud of her and how she fought this insidious disease over the past 3 years. She was 57 years young. “She was my favorite person, my biggest fan and toughest…
Exuding an adoration for the ukulele and its history, amidst a catchy funk and disco-touched pop flair, “Ukelately” is an playful new track from Stephen Webber. Webber, an Emmy-winning composer and Grammy-nominated producer, also spent years as a professor and dean at Berklee College of Music. His talents as an academic, multi-instrumentalist, author, and writer of symphonies are notable — and with “Ukelately” he successfully pursues a more specific charm, showcasing his love for the titular instrument and its history within a replay-inducing captivation. A funky bass drive and flourishing strings show a magnetic amiability from the get-go, with shades…
“Six thousand seats is the sweet spot for Live Nation right now,” company CEO Michael Rapino said during a press conference in Salt Lake City on Tuesday (Aug. 19) to unveil one of the company’s newest venues, a 6,000-seat concert hall being constructed in partnership with Smith Entertainment Group. Live Nation is currently on a building spree, developing more than a dozen mid-sized venues across the country as it looks to create new opportunities for artists like Bailey Zimmerman and Goose to connect with fans. Many of the venues, like the downtown Salt Lake City concert hall detailed during the…
The only sure thing in this earnings season is unpredictability. While the global economy remains resilient in the face of U.S. tariffs, and U.S. gross domestic product grew 3% in Q2, stocks took a hit from a weak U.S. jobs report on Aug. 1, and some experts believe a constant drip, drip, drip of negative developments will cause “death by a thousand cuts.” Music companies’ early results also offered mixed signals. Spotify, the first music company out of the gate on July 29, posted solid year-over-year growth but disappointed investors with weaker-than-expected guidance for the third quarter. Spotify shares dipped…
Earl Sweatshirt has announced the release date for his upcoming sixth album Live Laugh Love and revealed the cover art and track list. Earl took to Instagram to post a snippet along with the release date, album art and a LeBron James meme of the NBA legend smiling through it all in disbelief of the life he’s currently living, which may explain the album title as Earl and his wife, comedian and actress Aida Osman, have recently welcomed a baby girl into their lives. Osman posted maternity pics the couple took on her Instagram to coincide with the album announcement…
Tamar Braxton has opened up about a terrifying health scare she suffered over the weekend. The R&B singer posted a message to her Instagram Story on Tuesday (Aug. 19), revealing she “almost died” on Sunday following a near-death encounter, which saw her found by a friend in a pool of blood. Braxton is still searching for answers as to what exactly transpired but has a new perspective on life following the serious accident, which left her with a fractured nose and the loss of multiple teeth. “I struggled to write this but everyone keeps calling me and honestly, I can’t…
Taylor Swift has traveled all over the world on tour, setting numerous stadium attendance records throughout her career. But there’s still one highly coveted gig she hasn’t yet played: the Super Bowl. Though rumors about her headlining the coveted halftime show spring up just about every year before the actual performer is announced, the pop star hasn’t yet joined folks such as Kendrick Lamar, Usher, Rihanna and The Weeknd in crossing it off her list. That’s remained true even as she’s become more entrenched in the football world than ever before over the past two years, cheering on her Kansas…
Robbie Williams has announced an intimate London gig where he will play both ‘Life Thru A Lens’ and ‘BRITPOP’ in full. The singer is preparing to release his 13th album ‘BRITPOP’ on October 10 – pre-order it here – and he has so far shared the singles ‘Rocket’, featuring Tony Iommi, and ‘Spies’. He has also been playing a number of major shows in the UK and around Europe this summer, and now he has announced a much different show – at Dingwalls in Camden on the eve of the album’s release. It will be the most intimate show of…
A dynamic, colorful jazz immersion shows throughout Questioni Di Pensiero, the compelling new album from Threegonos. The Rome, Italy-based project — led by bassist Toni Armetta — embraces a melodic and atmospheric charm within, infusing elements of tango, flamenco, and global rhythms alongside flourishing arrangements. The Italian jazz collective was formed nearly 20 years ago, drawing ample praise for their performances at many renowned festivals. The excellent Questioni di Pensiero follows up their 2023 debut, Return to 80th Street. The title track commences with a vibrant allure, as jumpy rhythms and smooth interplay between guitars, saxophone, and keys meld with…