The pioneering rock’n’roller on how John Lennon embarrassed him by kissing his feet, how a handgun habit felt normal, and flipping his Rolls-Royce. Hi, Jerry. How are you feeling? (1) Well, I really feel great. Where are you? I’m presently relaxing at my home. Do you still live in Nesbit, south of Memphis? Yes, I still live right south of Memphis. And you’ve still got the piano-shaped pool, and a […]
Check out these 25 instances of smash songs originally intended for other artists. 1. “The Long and Winding Road” Recorded By: The Beatles | Turned Down By: Tom Jones Paul McCartney wanted Tom Jones to record “The Long and Winding Road” as a single in 1968, but that didn’t work out, and he recorded it with The Beatles instead. 2. "Dim All The Lights" Recorded By: Donna Summer | Written for: […]
After seven years away from the music industry, Janet Jackson officially returned with her first new song since 2008's Discipline, which reunites her with her longtime producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song is titled "No Sleep".
After seven years away from the music industry, Janet Jackson officially returned Monday with her first new song since 2008's Discipline, which reunites her with her longtime producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Previously teased in the background of her comeback announcement, "No Sleeep" is exactly what its title suggests: a steamy, mid-tempo bedroom romp dedicated to both "My Love" (as Janet tweeted) and those who'd rather choose carnal nighttime […]
Houston rap legends Geto Boys (currently Scarface, Willie D, and Bushwick Bill) haven't made an album together in ten years. Since 2005's The Foundation, all three rappers have gone their separate ways — with one-off reunions and even a tour in between — but now the trio are finally ready to release new music together, with an album called Habeas Corpus. And like many acts from their era (most recently, […]
Carlos Santana and wife Cindy Blackman performed the U.S. national anthem together Sunday. The 67-year-old guitarist and 55-year-old drummer performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" sans lyrics at Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Santana and Blackman took to the stage at Oracle Arena in a mustard yellow shirt and a sequined top, respectively. The couple posed in matching denim outfits with the […]
There's rain, there's pleading, there's a guy with a boom box outside her window – wait, did we mention that guy is Thomas Rhett? In the video for his latest single, "Crash and Burn," the country singer gets dumped by the side of the road and spends the rest of the video running around Nashville, adorably trying to get back on his (former) lady's good side. It doesn't work on […]
Helena Paparizou’s song “My Number One” was first on BBC Radio 2’s list of the best Eurovision winning songs in the last 60 years. The British radio station invited its audience to vote for their all-time-favorite Eurovision winning song. “This was Greece’s first ever victory in the competition back in 2005 and it actually led to mass celebrations on the streets of Athens. After the show, nationals descended on the […]
Las Vegas played host to the star-studded Billboard Music Awards last night, as Taylor Swift swept the board and an impressive line-up of performers took to the stage. BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS 2015 WINNERS LIST IN FULL Those of us in the UK were sleeping while most of the action was taking place state-side, so here’s our round-up of the best bits you missed from across the pond: Taylor Swift debuts […]
