• David Bowie, Radiohead, Skepta Lead 2016 Mercury Prize Shortlist

    Other albums come from The 1975, Savages, Anohni and Bat For Lashes, among others. The 2016 Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced. The list is led by some prominent names like Radiohead and Skepta, while David Bowie gets a posthumous nod from the panel of judges for his powerful and symbolic album Blackstar.

  • Disclosure, Tiesto, DJ Snake Headline Freaky Deaky 2016 Lineup

    Summer festival season is still in high gear, but that isn't stopping promoters from unveiling events and lineups for their fall and winter holiday offerings. Chicago's React Presents has unveiled its lineup for their Halloween three-day festival Freaky Deaky that will be headlined by Tiesto, Disclosure and DJ Snake.

  • Faith Evans Sued by Promoter for Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Booking

    Event promoter Jeremy Hill has filed a lawsuit against Faith Evans due to a contract dispute involving her appearance at the upcoming Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour. Aside from seeking compensation, the promoter also wants to block Evans' performance in the event organized by Puff Daddy.

  • Info Warrior Billy Corgan Talks New Smashing Pumpkin Tour, Movie and SJW’s

    One could argue, as this author would, that the Smashing Pumpkins were one of the most influential rock bands of the 90’s. Their fantastic blend of heart songs and hard rock provided the soundtrack to the lives of many young poetry lovers and rage filled misfit youth alike. Recently, Smashing Pumpkins founder, vocalist and songwriter Billy Corgan teased an upcoming tour, sending many 30 somethings searching for their old Zero shirts and silver pants. The new “Plainsong” tour will feature softer versions of some of the band’s harder songs. Corgan also announced that he is working on a road documentary centered on the everyday American. The poet has also become a vocal spiritual/political Infowarrior, making several recent appearances on The Alex Jones Show, where he has been speaking out against the “regressive left.”

  • IOC President Blames Russian Doping Ban Delay on WADE [RIO OLYMPICS 2016]

    The 2016 Olympic Games are just days away and the fate of the Russian athletes accused of doping is still unknown. The International Olympic Community is still trying to sort out which athletes will be able to compete in Rio. It was revealed on Sunday that a final decision may not come until hours before the ceremonies begin on Friday. IOC President Thomas Bach is placing the blame for the delayed decision on the World Anti-Doping Agency.

  • Azealia Banks Quits Social Media Again, This Time 'For Good'

    Azealia Banks has quit social media again, but this time she says that it is “for good.” The “212” rapper has always had a tempestuous relationship with the Internet and is known for running her mouth on controversial topics. She often gets herself in trouble and overshadows any talents she may have as a rapper, but this time, Banks really intends to quit.

  • Beyonce Songwriter Explains "Becky with the Good Hair" Lyric from 'Lemonade' Album

    Following the controversy and rampant accusations of just who “Becky” could be, the songwriter behind it has explained the iconic lyric from Beyonce's 'Lemonade' album. Songwriter Diana Gordon, who goes under the EDM stage name of Wynter Gordon, has been in the business since 2004. Beginning in 2005, Gordon began to work penning hits for the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida.
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