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William “Poogie” Hart, the lead singer and songwriter for the celebrated Philadelphia soul outfit the Delfonics, has died. He was 77. Hart’s son, Hadi, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, saying the singer died from complications during surgery on Thursday, July 14. “His music touched millions, continues to touch millions,” Hadi said. “His body might not be here, but his music will live forever. He was a great man, he loved his family, he loved God, and he just loved people. Great heart, great spirit. That was my dad.” Hart...

Linda Ronstadt songs are some of the most-loved of the last several decades. The singer is often referred to as the first true female rock superstar, but she has also had a broad impact in country music.Ronstadt's country career included many covers of prominent songs, but her versions are undeniable classics. She helped to pioneer the California-based country-rock sound that also introduced the world to the Eagles, a group that came together after the core members met while playing in Ronstadt's backing group.The Boot's list of the Top 5 Linda Ronstadt Songs brings...

Just ’cause they built a bitch, doesn’t mean she won’t fight back! On Thursday, Bella Poarch released the music video for her new song “Dolls,” and it serves as a continuation to the video for her debut single, “Build a B*tch,” which dropped last year. The Andrew Donoho-directed video follows Poarch — accompanied by several other dolls played by Euphoria‘s Chloe Cherry and singer Madison Beer — after she and the female robots escape the factory that “created them.” (For context, watch the “Build a B*tch” video, where men get...

Brothers Osborne guitarist John Osborne says he wasn't just having suicidal thoughts, he'd committed to ending his life."It was the most real feeling I'd ever had," the 40-year-old says, "and fortunately for me, I have to give myself some credit. That soul inside of me was like, 'Dude, you gotta get help.' And I did get help."Osborne's most recent conversation about his mental health battle came during a conversation with Storme Warren on SiriusXM the Highway. He has previously opened up about feeling tremendous amounts of anxiety and depression as he...

Sometimes a change of scenery can be enough to help you escape the lingering pain of heartbreak. But what happens when space, sand and a stiff drink aren't enough to help you escape a memory? Hit country songwriter and celebrated solo artist Tebey tries to push forward as the sun sets on a past love in his stellar new single "Sink With the Sun."Tebey brings plenty of personality and heart to the track, which combines impressive vocals and thoughtful songwriting with a polished, modern pop-country sound."When my co-writers and I were finally able...

Britney Spears’ dad must stop dodging his pop star daughter and sit for a deposition no later than Aug. 12 to answer questions about his alleged “misconduct” at the helm of her now-terminated conservatorship, a judge ruled Wednesday. Los Angeles County Judge Brenda Penny said Jamie Spears must travel to Los Angeles for the examination, per the “Toxic” singer’s request. She further ruled Jamie must produce “all documents and communications” sought by his daughter related to his alleged  “electronic surveillance” of the superstar — and that Britney is not obligated...

Walker Hayes is one of the nicest performers in country music, and he demonstrated that fact all over again when he went out of his way to make a special evening for a fan with autism.Hayes has dominated both country radio and social media with his viral No. 1 hit, "Fancy Like." What started as a song about taking his wife Lainey on a date night at Applebee's has turned into a global phenomenon.The catchy song has impacted many people, including Matt, who is an avid fan of both Hayes...

Lil Baby traces his rise from someone who never dreamed of rapping to a generation-defining talent in the new trailer for Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby, set to arrive Aug. 26 on Amazon Prime Video. The clip for the new doc, directed by Karam Gill, opens with some exceptionally high praise from Drake, who says, “Lil Baby has already cemented himself as a super important part of this generation. He’s putting distance between himself and other people. He’ll just continue to evolve — this guy’s the truth.” From there,...

The Emmy Awards announced their 2022 nominees on Tuesday (July 12), and The Voice is up for three prizes at this year's show. The NBC series has now been nominated 72 total times over its 21 season tenure and has secured seven wins.The Voice is up against Top Chef, The Amazing Race, Nailed It!, Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Girls, and RuPaul's Drag Race in the Outstanding Competition Program category.The reality singing competition is also nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series from the Season 21 live finale, as well...

Chart-topping rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again appeared in a Los Angeles federal courtroom on Tuesday to kick off the first of two felony gun possession trials he is currently facing. In court, the judge ruled to exclude the use of his rap lyrics as evidence. The decision from U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner marked a key ruling in the rapper’s favor amid the pending prosecutions — one in California, one in Louisiana — that are threatening to land the Sincerely, Kentrell artist in prison for years if he’s convicted....

According to a new report, a curator from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and two associates have been charged as part of an alleged scheme to try to sell $1 million worth of Eagles founding member Don Henley's handwritten lyrics and notes, which were allegedly stolen.Rolling Stone reports that Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, Glenn Horowitz and Edward Kosinski are all facing charges in connection with their alleged involvement in a conspiracy in which they sought to sell nearly 100 pages of Henley’s handwritten notes and lyrics...

Album release week is off to a great start for Lizzo. On Tuesday, the singer nabbed an Emmy Awards nomination for her show Watch Out for the Big Grrrls in the Outstanding Competition Show category — and she celebrated the accomplishment with a sweet post on Instagram. “We didn’t do this for awards, we did this for ourselves. For the lives we touched making this… To shake up the industry.. and show the world how BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED WE AREEEEE!” she wrote on Instagram. “BIG GRRRLS ARE BOOKED, BLESSED AND...

Although Old Dominion first rose to fame in 2014 with the release of their self-titled EP, the band's members had already established their own individual careers in the music scene before finding success as a band. Lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey, guitarist Brad Tursi and keyboardist/guitarist Trevor Rosen have all co-written songs recorded by major country stars like Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry, Josh Turner and many more. Bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers were also well known in the Nashville scene for their musical talents, but a different kind of magic emerged...

Rapper Earl Swavey, known for his collaborations with A$AP Yams and Grimes’ brother Jay Worthy, was driving a car carrying multiple passengers when he was shot by someone outside a party in downtown Los Angeles and subsequently crashed into a parked motorhome, a final autopsy report obtained Monday by Rolling Stone says. The report states Swavey, whose legal name was Earl Hatton, died from a gunshot wound to his back on Jan. 9, 2022. The copper bullet was found lodged in his heart. Blunt head trauma from the vehicle collision...