This month, Ozzy Osbourne will receive his well-deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On October 19th, he’ll be honored for the second time, having been enshrined in 2006 as part of Black Sabbath – one of the rare instances where a pure metal band has been recognized by the Rock Hall.
Alex Ross Perry’s long-awaited movie titled Pavements, influenced by the famed indie rock group Pavement, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. It has since been picked up by streaming platform MUBI. This intriguing production combines elements from biographical films, music movies, and documentaries to portray a mix of fictionalized and authentic accounts of the band’s past.
The 1980s were a blast! The music during that time, particularly at the beginning of the decade, was lively, wild, and rebellious. It wasn’t until record labels started pushing for us to listen to overly sweet pop music that things took a turn for the worse.
It looks like there’s a high likelihood that Freddie Gibbs is going to release some new music soon. Yesterday, he shared a post on Instagram Stories saying, “It feels like it’s about to happen,” and followed it up with a tweet that reads, “I enjoy resuming our work 🐰❤️.
Throughout their career, Mötley Crüe has been known for their hard-partying attitude, but they’ve introduced a fresh spin with their recent project. This time, they’ve drawn inspiration from another legendary ’80s band recognized for their rowdy style – the Beastie Boys. On August 23, the group revealed the impending launch of their EP titled “Cancelled” (set to release October 4). The EP features an original track, “Dogs of War,” and a cover of the Beastie Boys’ 1986 hit “Fight For Your Right,” which showcases more emphasis on guitar leads.
During the 50s, 60s, and 70s, Soul and R&B tunes reigned supreme on American music charts. The popularity of record labels from Detroit, New York, Memphis, and Philadelphia made R&B a go-to choice for the youth.
Among the three bands mentioned, only REO Speedwagon hasn’t yet been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s puzzling because they seem like a natural fit for the Hall, but interestingly, they haven’t appeared on any ballots so far.
Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones updated his lawsuit against Diddy in a new filing, according to AllHipHop. Jones is the person who sued Diddy for $30 million earlier this year and accused him of sexual assault. In Jones’ new filing, his lawyer Tyrone Blackburn said former Bad Boy producer Stevie J carried guns for Diddy and hired prostitutes for him.
Back in the early 2000s, I was just another face in the Northeast’s tri-state area music scene, but that all changed when my mixtapes started gaining some serious traction. Fast forward to 2003, and my debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” took off like a rocket, skyrocketing my career into the stratosphere.
Nicki Minaj has teamed up with LØCI for a new shoe collection, enlisting Kelsey Harris – formerly best friends with Megan – to help market it. A couple of intriguing images have been shared: one captures Kelsey seated on a golden barrel as she peruses a newspaper, while another features her on a bicycle against the backdrop of a speeding purple train.