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Phil May, Pretty Things Frontman, Dies at 75
Phil May, who was the frontman for the ’60s UK rock band, Pretty Things, died on Friday morning (May 15). He was 75. May died at a hospital in King’s Lynn, Norfolk in England from complications following hip surgery. He initially needed to get surgery after experiencing a cycling accident. The Guardian reported that there were connections to the novel coronavirus. May is best known as the co-founder and frontman of the British rock band, Pretty Things. John Stax, Brian Pendleton, Viv Andrews and Dick Taylor, who was previously in the Rolling Stones, were the band’s other members. Pretty Things released hits like “Don’t Bring Me Down,” “Honey I Need” and “Cry to Me” as well as their 1968 LP, SF Sorrow. May also released a solo record in 1976 under the moniker Phil May & the Fallen Angel...
Blackpink’s Playlist With Lady Gaga, Troye Sivan & More Will Brighten Up Your Quarantine: Exclusive
It’s been a while since the world has heard new music from BLACKPINK, but even amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the K-pop quartet are keeping busy. Not only are they going to be in Lady Gaga’s area later this month with a feature on her Chromatica album, but the members have also been seen back in the studio working on their own new music. The group also released the live album from the Tokyo Dome performance of their 2019-2020 In Your Area world tour on Thursday (May 14), for those looking to relive that experience ahead of the upcoming releases. Though South Korea isn’t shut down with stay-at-home orders, life is still in all sorts of tumultuous states for the music industry in Seoul, with stars unable to interact directly with audiences. Like many around the world, BLACKPINK’s...
Made In Casa: How One Brainstorm Session Became a Seven-Hour Livestream
Nearly 60 artists in 15 countries participated in the Sony Latin festival. It started as a conference call in the middle of the pandemic. Everyone was on lockdown, but everyone had been doing livestreams and podcasts and performances from home. What could Sony Music Latin Iberia do that was unique and involve different artists? “We felt a full-on festival was something that hadn’t been done,” says Ruben Leyva, senior vice president of artist services and premium content for Sony Music U.S. Latin. By “festival,” Leyva of course meant some sort of livestream of musical performances, as well as featuring artists doing everyday things like cooking and working out. The label then sent asks to artists throughout Sony’s Latin territories, asking for a performan...
No Mystery Here: The ‘Scoob!’ Movie Album With Charlie Puth & More Has Arrived
Plus, watch the video for ‘On Me’ by Thomas Rhett and Kane Brown featuring Ava Max. Jinkies! Atlantic Records unleashed Scoob! The Album on Friday (May 15), and it features some high-profile collaborations. The album for the highly-anticipated film features 12 brand new tracks from stars of all genres. Charlie Puth and Lennon Stella collaborated on “Summer Feelings,” while Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown and Ava Max teamed up for “On Me.” Scoob! reveals how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined with young detectives Fred, Velma and Daphne to form Mystery Inc. Later on, Scooby Doo and the gang race to stop a global “dogpocalypse,” and learn that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny. The movie is available for b...
The Jux-FL: NFL’s Deandre Baker & Quinton Dunbar Accused Of Sticking Up A Cookout, Allegedly
Source: Jacob Kupferman / Getty Times are hard, but this is high key ridiculous. NFL players Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar have been accused of armed robbery and warrants have been issued for their arrest. Allegedly, the duo pulled off a jux at a cookout. Yes, you read that correctly. Reports TMZ Sports: Law enforcement confirms NY Giants cornerback Deandre Baker (the 30th overall pick in 2019) is facing 4 charges of armed robbery and 4 charges of aggravated assault with a firearm. Seattle Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar is facing 4 counts of armed robbery. According to police, the two men were partying in Miramar, FL on May 13 … when things took a disturbing turn. Cops say Baker and Dunbar were allegedly hanging at a cookout — playing cards and video games — when an argument b...
Megan Thee Stallion Posted A Thirst Trap To Kick Off Summer 2020
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Oh Megan, why do you do us like this?! Looking to lift the spirits of her fans who’ve been going through the motions these past few months due to the Coronavirus Lockdown, Megan Thee Stallion posted another thirst trap clip on her social media page and reminded us that Moneybagg Yo is a fool for letting this Stallion get away. I fool we say! With her Beyoncé assisted “Savage” remix steadily climbing the charts and her name on most peoples lips these days, Megan has plenty to celebrate and took the time to let her fans join in on the fun for a few seconds. Squeezing her thick as molasses physical degree into a yellow bikini, the Hot Girl Coach sips on some bubbly while vibing to the beat and throwing up a middle finger to anyone who has a problem with...
Young Buck Released From Prison, Claims He Does Not Owe Fofty Any Cashville Coins
Source: Cindy Ord / Getty At this point you either think 50 Cent is a great businessman or the pettiest millionaire right behind Donald Trump. His former talent is now free and is barking back. As spotted on Complex Young Buck is is no longer behind bars. For those who not in the know the “Shorty Wanna Ride” rapper recently spent four months on child abandonment charges from Newton County, Georgia. In December 2019 local Cheatham County, Tennessee badges booked him. On Thursday, May 14 he came home and in true struggle rapper fashion he took to Instagram. He spoke to fellow Memphis artist DJ Paul Of Three 6 Mafia on a live stream. The man born David Darnell Brown updated fans on how is he is doing. Naturally the topic of Fofty came up and he addressed the accusations that he is s...
Boosie Badazz Sued By State Of Georgia For Not Taking Care Of His Daughter
Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Boosie Badazz isn’t having a great week, legally that is. The Louisiana rapper, already facing controversy regarding his teen son, has now been sued by the state of Georgia for failing to provide care for his 11-year-old daughter. BOSSIP exclusively reports that Special Assistant Attorney General Don Snow filed the lawsuit against Boosie, real name Torrence Hatch, on behalf of Gelisa Hayes, the mother of his daughter, after contacting Mr. Snow for assisting in the filing. The outlet adds in their reporting that Hayes and the state expect Boosie to provide a “reasonable amount” of child support for the girl and are asking that his wages be garnished to satisfy the obligation. He is also expected tp provide health and accident insurance according to the cour...
Neil Young’s Homegrown Announces Release Date
Fans have been waiting for Neil Young’s “lost” album, Homegrown, to see the light of day. And it looks like their wishes have come true. Young has announced that Homegrown, which he recorded from 1974 to 1975, will be dropping on June 19 via Reprise. He also released a track from the record called “Try.” “I apologize. This album Homegrown should have been there for you a couple of years after Harvest,” Neil Young said in a statement via Pitchfork. “It’s the sad side of a love affair. The damage done. The heartache. I just couldn’t listen to it. I wanted to move on. So I kept it to myself, hidden away in the vault, on the shelf, in the back of my mind… but I should have shared it. It’s actually beautiful. That’s why I made it in the first place. Sometimes life hurts. You know what I mean. T...
Iggy Pop, David Byrne and More Appear in Artist Maurizo Cattelan’s Bedtime Stories
Iggy Pop, David Byrne and other artists are collaborating on a new art project by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Titled Bedtime Stories, the digital art project asks each collaborator to read from their favorite book — whether it’s “a sentence, passage, chapter, or more.” Some contributors have read their favorite passages while others have shared something they wrote themselves. There were some who also shared an impromptu performance. To kick off the series, which is available on New Museum’s website, Pop pays tribute to his dog. “You were such a good-looking little dog,” he said in the recording. “And the next thing I knew, there you were, standing by my truck, looking up at me. I picked you up, put you on my lap and thought about keeping you — and in less than a minute I was co...
Sonic Youth Share Rarities EP From 1987 and All Tomorrow’s Parties 2000 Show
As Lee Ranaldo told us back in February, there was going to be a bunch of activity on the Sonic Youth archival release front (that didn’t include his own activity either) this year. He certainly wasn’t lying! Today (May 15), Sonic Youth added two more releases to their Bandcamp page: the long out-of-print 1987 EP Master-Dik and a live show from 2000’s All Tomorrow’s Parties festival. Last month, they dropped 12 live shows and earlier this month, the 1993 live album Blastic Scene. Here’s what the band had to say about the April 8, 2000 show: Sonic Youth’s first live performance in 2000 and their last as a quartet for some time was a predominately instrumental set at the very first All Tomorrows Parties Festival. Curated by Mogwai, the event took place at Camber Sands Holiday ...
Casanova “Why You Lie,” Sha Money XL ft. Prodigy, Tedy Andreas & Stargiela “Divine Time” & More | Daily Visuals 5.14.20
Source: Prince Williams / Getty After years of keeping it lowkey and rubbing shoulders with industry OG’s like Jay-Z, Casanova’s been on his grizzly as of late and been churning out new visuals almost weekly. Coming through with his latest visuals to “Why You Lie,” Cas blazes on some chronic and sips on some potion to get all in his feelings while reminiscing about a love gone sour. You know what they say, the bigger the booty the more painful the heartbreak. From Brooklyn to Queens, Sha Money XL keeps Prodigy’s presence alive with a new verse from Bandana P in his Tedy Andreas and Stargiela assisted clip to “Divine Time.” R.I.P., P. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Mistah Fab, Lil Skies, and more. CASANOVA – “WHY YOU LIE” SHA MONEY XL FT. PRODIGY, TEDY ANDREAS &...
