Author: Amanda Collins
Lil Nas X will remain in prison this weekend after his arrest and hospitalisation this week in Los Angeles. On Thursday (August 21), the rapper was reportedly spotted walking down the street in his underwear in Studio City in the early morning hours. Los Angeles Police Department officers attempted to approach him, at which point Lil Nas X reportedly charged at them. He was placed in handcuffs and escorted to hospital to be treated for a possible overdose. A video shared by TMZ appeared to show the rapper – real name Montero Lamar Hill – speaking incoherently as he walked…
By now, it’s a familiar scene: the screens on the side of a festival main stage cut to the crowd and the sea of bodies is endless, not a millimetre of grass between them, and seemingly filling the entire site. After a dizzying 14 months since Chappell Roan’s major breakthrough moment last summer, where she smashed crowd size records at festivals across the US, that’s the case again at Reading 2025. Where last summer often saw Roan theme her festival sets to the city she was in, now she’s headlining a series of events across Europe, she’s sticking to one…
Nothing More. – Contributed photo Press release – 3x-Grammy-nominated and four-time #1 rock outfit Nothing More caused quite a stir about their latest video, “EXISTENTIAL DREAD,” before it was even officially released yesterday (August 18). For the video, posted at Better Noise Music’s YouTube page HERE, the boundary-pushing band partnered with AI director/editor Jurassic Smoothie. After only a teaser trailer was shared (Friday, August 15), a debate online about the use of AI to create music videos and art was quickly sparked. Singer Jonny Hawkins commented on the band’s Instagram in response to fans being unhappy with the AI medium. “AI didn’t make a video for us. We…
Press release – “Mysterium” is the ninth studio album by German thrash metal institution Paradox and marks a special milestone in the band’s 44-year history, as founder and mastermind Charly Steinhauer not only played all the instruments and sang, but also handled the production entirely on his own. Charly Steinhauer of Paradox. – Contributed photo “I worked on it day and night until everything was perfect.” Only the mastering was left to Patrick W. Engels competent hands. The songs on “Mysterium” are thematically linked, without it being a classic concept work. The lyrics – which, as on ‘Tales of the…
Music has a way of standing out when it’s an experience. When you hit play on the song and you instantly get wrapped up in its magic as it comes to life, to make you a fan. That’s what you get from Maxi Meraki’s hot release “Hyped”. A afrobeats sound that is layered in infectious grooves and pumping rhythm that will keep you dancing all night long. It shines in it’s creativity and freshness, making you want to get lost in the music for every second it comes to life. The supreme approach defies subjectivity and makes you an instant…
Boston-based artist Four String Serenade crafts a touching folk sound on “An Angel Waiting,” where melodic vocals, acoustics, and piano conjure a harmonious charm amidst perseverant lyrical strides. The songwriting captures the vitality of finding strength in the face of personal tumult, emphasizing resilience and self-discovery as one traverses through obstacles. The power of optimism and encouragement is also highlighted by the artist, who says: “Sometimes we all just need a little bit of encouragement to be the best we can at something.” Solemn acoustics pair with a moving vocal introspection to start, ruminating on how people can either let…
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere — the film that follows Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and 1982 as he recorded his seminal Nebraska album — will open the 39th AFI Fest on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White portrays Springsteen at the pivotal juncture in The Boss’ career, as he struggles to balance his growing superstardom, his artistry and his conflicted past. “It’s a true honor to open AFI FEST with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” the film’s director, Scott Cooper, said in a statement. “AFI has always championed bold,…
The pop icon kicked off a string of six dates at the Madison Square Garden on Friday night (Aug. 22). 8/23/2025 Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Kevin Mazur/WireImage Dorothy Gale famously said that “there’s no place like home.” But Lady Gaga put it a bit more succinctly on Friday (Aug. 22) night: “I’M HOME, NEW YORK CITY!!“ Mother Monster touched down in New York City on Friday for her first live performance there in just over three years since she took MetLife Stadium by storm with The Chromatica Ball in…
One of the best benefits of running this site, is getting familiar with major talent. Those creatives who names you see and know you’re getting something special and Skyvak has become ones of those names, with “Infinite Power” featuring KELIZA being another must hear jam from them. It electrifies the Pop and EDM scene with its vibrant energy and emotive touch to give you something special. The song showcases Skyvak’s signature production style, blending pulsating beats with atmospheric synths that pull listeners into an immersive sonic journey, that makes you want to dance in this new world brought to life by sound, while KELIZA’s vocals bring that sweet…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Labor Day is almost here. If your holiday weekend will consist of shopping for great savings, then you’ve come to the right place. Below, find a roundup of the best early sales to shop ahead of Labor Day weekend. The alphabetized list includes clothing, beauty, electronics, appliances, shoes and other great deals from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Lowe’s, Tory Burch, Bloomingdale’s, Carter’s, Nike and other retailers.…