Federal judge orders Trump campaign to stop playing Isaac Hayes song at rallies
1 of 2 | Oscar Award winning composer Isaac Hayes performs after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2002…
Oscars: Netflix to enter Kristen Wiig for ‘Will & Harper’ song
“‘Talented musician’ might be a little strong” to describe Kristen Wiig, the “Saturday Night Live” veteran demurs when complimented about her chops. So another label…
The Marías’ lead singer relives her breakup on the Submarine tour
The chanting crowd’s “otra” wanes as a singular spotlight illuminates María Zardoya. The Marías’ frontwoman lies in a translucent bathtub, microphone in hand and partially…
Why John Legend and Sufjan Stevens teamed up for a kids’ album
Two decades after the release of his debut album, John Legend was at a point where children’s music was probably inevitable.The smooth-voiced EGOT winner had…
As J.Lo divorces Ben Affleck, Las Vegas bets on her new man
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce last week after two years with husband Ben Affleck, ending the 20-year Bennifer saga. A Vegas betting website asks, who…
Rumored DNC ‘special guest’ Beyoncé overshadows Pink, Chicks
Odds are, she’ll sing for Kamala Harris at some point.In January 2013, she performed the national anthem at President Obama’s second inauguration; in November 2016,…
Inside Bruno Mars’ opening-night gig at Inglewood’s new Intuit Dome
It likely wasn’t the first time Bruno Mars played his song “Billionaire” in front of an actual billionaire.But as the pop-soul hitmaker sang about wanting…
Maurice Williams, writer and lead singer of ‘Stay,’ dies at 86
NEW YORK — Maurice Williams, a rhythm and blues singer and composer who with his backing group the Zodiacs became one of music’s great one-shot acts…
Greg Kihn, “Jeopardy” singer and Bay Area rock fixture, dies at 75
Greg Kihn, the singer-songwriter who had a No. 2 hit with the rollicking “Jeopardy,” has died. He was 75. Kihn died Tuesday from Alzheimer’s disease,…
Dolly Parton announces makeup line inspired by her music
Dolly Parton is working “9 to 5” with a new brand launch.The 78-year-old country singer is launching her makeup line “Dolly Beauty,” which will include…
Chappell Roan can’t be stopped
SAN FRANCISCO — What a difference a year makes.On Aug. 11, 2023, Chappell Roan released “Hot to Go!,” a cheerleader’s chant of a synth-pop bop…
‘Cuckoo’ director Tilman Singer on Hunter Schafer singing
Many of the needle drops littered throughout Tilman Singer’s horror flick “Cuckoo,” released in theaters Friday, were written into the script’s first draft in 2019.But…
Miley Cyrus honored as Disney Legend, delivers emotional D23 speech
Miley Cyrus is getting “The Best of Both Worlds” — not only was she among the stars recognized as Disney Legends this year, but she…
When Trump’s rally music is appropriate for all the wrong reasons
SOS. The ship is going down. Send help. Was the Trump campaign signaling to be saved when it played a video clip of the theme…
‘Leve Palestina’: The 1970s song that became an antiwar anthem in Sweden | Music
Gothenburg, Sweden – George Totari’s understated apartment is full of noise and life even in his retirement, as he sits surrounded by his daughter and…
DJ Fleg aims for perfect assists as breaking debuts at Olympics
PARIS — All eyes are on the round boxing ring, where dancers trade air flares instead of jabs under a bright spotlight. But the most…
Matt Berry stretches his improv (bat) wings in ‘Shadows’
English comic actor Matt Berry describes the level of improvisation afforded to him and the cast of FX’s hit comedy “What We Do in the…
IU, the ‘Taylor Swift of K-pop,’ caps first world tour in L.A.
“How many minutes do we have left?” IU urgently called offstage to her staff.Los Angeles was the last stop of her first world tour and…
Danny Ocean releases ‘Venequia’ ahead of Venezuela elections
Danny Ocean was between shows in Australia and New Zealand, but the main thing running through his mind was the upcoming Venezuelan elections.“We’re all very…
Column: Kamala Harris has a campaign soundtrack: Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’
Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the presidency has a soundtrack: Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” The leading Democratic presidential candidate took the stage in her first visit…