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The New York City Council have finally approved a measure to name a Lower East Side Manhattan intersection “Beastie Boys Square,” a corner popularized by the trio’s Paul’s Boutique. The vote Thursday marked a happy end to a nearly decade-long grassroots campaign by Beasties fans to anoint the corner of Ludlow and Rivington streets – as seen on the cover of their 1989 masterpiece – after the pioneering New York rap trio: In 2014, the city council voted against “Beastie Boys Square” by a staggering vote of 24-to-1. Cultural advocate LeRoy...

Carrie Underwood is leaning more into her rock influences lately. The country superstar has just released a scorching Ozzy Osbourne cover via Apple Music, revealing that the rock classic is a favorite that she's wanted to put her own spin on for a long time.As Good Morning America reports, Underwood dropped a live cover of Osbourne's "Mama, I'm Coming Home," as part of her new Apple Music Sessions EP, recorded for exclusive release via streaming.Underwood raises the key on Osbourne's song, which gave him one of his biggest mainstream hits...

There is no reason to believe that Lizzo intended to make a political album with Special. These 12 songs are a sonic bouquet of soul, R&B, hip-hop, and pop, about the radical joy of facing down your past and loving yourself anyway. The album takes us on an intensely vulnerable journey. But arriving in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s reversal if Roe v. Wade, it’s hard not to take Lizzo’s words of self-love as an indictment of our national cognitive dissonance. In 2022, America’s tagline could be “Welcome to...

Omar Apollo has been enjoying a career high since dropping his excellent album Ivory back in April — but he’s not done releasing new music. On Friday, he shared  “Archetype,”an emotional R&B song that shows off his vocal range and extends the sonic universe he built on his full-length debut. The song’s romantic lyrics celebrate the feelings of joy and new love. (“There’s a lot of boys in California, they don’t get along like you and I,” he sings. “So pretty that you kill me softly/If you were to leave,...

LeAnn Rimes, Mickey Guyton and award-winning pop percussionist Sheila E. take a stand in their anthemic new song "The Wild." Released Friday (July 15), the powerful collaboration echoes the empowering themes of Rimes' upcoming album God's Work, which is set for release on Sept. 16 via Thirty Tigers."My new album as a whole looks at the duality of life, the light and the dark, and I believe that is most apparent in 'the wild,'" Rimes says in a statement. "The song is about the patriarchal world that has shaped us as a...

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...