Doechii performed her latest singles, “Persuasive” and “Crazy” on The Tonight Show Wednesday, marking the hotly tipped singer and rapper’s TV debut. Backed by a live band, the Florida native displayed her chameleon-like qualities as she deftly moved between the laid-back R&B flow of “Persuasive” and the aggressive, scream-punctuated verses of “Crazy” …
Read More »Central Cee on U.K. Drill's Global Audience: 'It's Up to Us to Keep it Alive'
Like most people these days, the rising London rapper Central Cee is having trouble keeping track of time. His debut mixtape, Wild West, dropped just over a year ago, but the 23-year-old MC says he feels like he’s been living the life of an internationally known artist for much longer. …
Read More »Billboard Music Awards Book Travis Scott for First TV Performance Since Astroworld Tragedy
After booking Morgan Wallen, the Billboard Music Awards have added another controversial performer to their 2022 show: Travis Scott, who will give his first televised performance since a crowd surge at Astroworld injured hundreds and led to 10 deaths. A press release did not specify what Scott plans to do …
Read More »Belle and Sebastian Tap London Teens to Direct 'Talk To Me Talk To Me' Video
Belle and Sebastian have unveiled a music video for their single, “Talk To Me Talk To Me,” off the group’s new LP, A Bit Of Previous. The video was written and directed by 15-year-old south London siblings Freya and Rosalie Salkeld. “We had a small budget to make the video …
Read More »BTS Reveal Release Date for New 'Anthology Album' 'Proof'
After teasing a new release at the end of their sold-out Las Vegas residency in April, BTS have confirmed that their new “anthology album” Proof will arrive on June 10. According to Big Hit, Proof will be a 3-CD collection that will feature songs from throughout the K-pop band’s discography, …
Read More »Nell and the Flaming Lips Traverse the Tundra in New Video for 'The Weeping Song'
The Flaming Lips and 14-year-old singer-songwriter Nell soundtrack an expedition across a frozen tundra in the new video for their cover of Nick Cave and the Bad Seed’s “The Weeping Song.” Nell and the Lips’ rendition of “The Weeping Song” keeps the original’s ominous and moody vibe, but arguably leans …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Scores Key to Houston in Honor of 'Megan Thee Stallion Day'
Megan Thee Stallion has officially received her own hot girl holiday: Houston, Texas, Mayor Sylvester Turner handed her the key to the city this past weekend and declared May 2 to be Megan Thee Stallion Day. The date is in part a tribute to her late mother, as it was …
Read More »See Shawn Mendes Co-Host, Perform and Smash Eggs on His Head on 'Fallon'
Shawn Mendes took over Friday’s Tonight Show, serving as co-host, musical guest, interviewer and contestant in a game called Egg Russian Roulette alongside Jimmy Fallon. The singer — dressed in the same suit as Fallon — first popped up during the opening monologue, with the two co-hosts setting up each …
Read More »Diplo, Miguel Team Up for 'Don't Forget My Love' on 'Fallon'
Diplo and Miguel appeared on The Tonight Show to perform their dance-ready single, “Don’t Forget My Love.” The pair initially showcased the track from the late-night show’s stage alongside their band — until Miguel jumped on host Jimmy Fallon’s desk to continue the performance. Diplo also sat down with Fallon …
Read More »Paulo Londra and Bizarrap Release Anticipated Session That Went Viral Before It Even Dropped
On Sunday, the Argentinean producer Bizarrap announced a collaboration fans had been eagerly awaiting: He shared that the latest guest on his popular YouTube “Bzrp Music Sessions” series would be the Argentinean artist Paulo Londra, who recently returned to the music scene after a two-year hiatus. “23 million comments and …
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