Award-winning musical director and bassist Adam Blackstone has released his first holiday album, A Legacy Christmas. It’s a jazz-infused collection of Christmas classics and winter-themed originals. The 10-track effort includes Blackstone’s inimitable versions of joyful favorites such as “Little Drummer Boy” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid and “Joy To The World” featuring gospel vocalist Lena Byrd
In her latest single, “Free My N###a,” Sexyy Red explores a theme reminiscent of Mariah Carey’s festive hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Yes, she only wants one thing for the looming holiday. The St. Louis rapper would love if Santa could free her thug-loved one for some much-needed holiday spirit. Hood Hottest
This one’s an assbeater. French brutal death dealers Embrace Your Punishment are slated to drop their third album, Made of Stone, and Decibel has the exclusive advance stream. Initially catching my eye for its features—Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein, Misery Index’s Jason Netherton and Benighted’s Julien Truchan—Embrace Your Punishment earned their keep with riffs that balance between brutality and technicality, a jackhammering
Four Tet has donated a vinyl copy of his unreleased album ‘⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ’ to Resident Advisor’s charity raffle. Despite a few test pressings being sent to fans, the album, which was created in 2021, never received an official release. The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to War Child, which aids children
A Catholic priest has been stripped of his administrative duties as punishment for allowing Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video in his church. The New York Times reports Monsignor Jamie J. Gigantiello was relieved of his duties at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish in Brooklyn, N.Y., after Carpenter’s music video for her single “Feather”
There’s no question that Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is one of the bigger upcoming Marvel movies that’s officially slated, but it’s also been going through some behind-the-scenes shakeups later. Earlier this month, Destin Daniel Cretton dropped out as director of the next Avengers movie, and it was reported soon after that Jeff Loveness was no
NCIS has said goodbye to many beloved characters over the years. Sadly, the series will have to say goodbye to Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard following David McCallum’s death in September. CBS and those close to the show have yet to reveal whether a tribute episode is in the works, but there’s no way the series
Seven decades into her unmatched career, global superstar Dolly Parton lands her biggest album debut ever as the 30-track, star-studded Rockstar collection debuts at #1 on six different Billboard charts. With 127,778 units sold in its inaugural week, Parton’s Rockstar debuts at #1 on Billboard Top Rock Albums, #1 on Billboard Top Rock & Alternative
Emerging British singer Jaz Karis has released her new single “Little Blue Moon” via MNRK Records. On the acoustic track, produced by Adam Boukis, Karis gives praise to her Higher Power. “The way that you hold on my hand / I’ll never let go again / The best part is you and I know /
Hit-Boy produced “Foundation,” a new J. Stone song featuring the late Nipsey Hussle. Prior to the track’s November 2023 release, the Grammy-winning producer reflected on working with Nipsey in an interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur. “Man, it was dope,” Hit-Boy said of collaborating with Nipsey. “He was locked in, dedicated. We had been working, man,
Some labels are great because you know what to expect. But others are worth following for the opposite reason, like with Caligari Records, you’re never exactly sure what you’re in for. The label has played host to a menagerie of heavy sounds, from black and death metal heresies, to thrashy and punky gutter anthems. But
Becky Hill has announced a series of new outdoor shows set to take place in the UK next year. All taking place across the summer, the new dates join a run of previously announced shows that the singer will be playing across the country including shows in Cork, Belfast and New Market. The gigs also
The legacy of Parks and Recreation still has fans celebrating favorite installments years later, ranging from the iconic “Treat Yo Self” episode to the “Flu Season” episode with an epic ad-lib from Chris Pratt. After a first season that is still considered to be the worst of the series, the sitcom brought in Rob Lowe
The drama over the school closing’s back! It’s been on the back burner for a couple of weeks while everyone dealt with Melanie’s return and Krista’s supposed death. But on Neighbours during the week of 11-27-23, tensions boil over during a final protest to save the school. Neighbours is a far more family-friendly soap than
Shelby Blackstock, who is the only child of Reba McEntire, and his wife Marissa have been trying to get pregnant for over a year now — but they’ve faced some challenges along the way. On Sunday (Nov. 26), Marissa shared a lengthy social media post detailing the fertility struggles she and her husband have encountered.
The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired on Sunday night (Nov. 26) on BET. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the ceremony was taped outdoors at a mansion in Los Angeles, California. Janelle Monáe, who opened the show with an electrifying performance, received the Spirit of Soul Award for their outstanding contributions to music, film, fashion, and advocacy.
Joe Budden has constantly insisted he is retired from making music. However, the outspoken MC-turned-internet personality has hinted at possibly making a return to the booth. On the “Love Bomb” episode of his self-titled podcast, Joe Budden informed his audience that new music from the New Jersey-bred rapper could be on the way. “Don’t worry,
Have you ever wondered what it might sound like if Emma Ruth Rundle recorded a doom album? (OK, you have those Mizmor and Thou collabs, but work with me here.) The answer to that question might be A Birdsong, A Ghost, the new album from New Jersey funeral doom outfit Oldest Sea. Formed in 2017 as
Lytham Festival have announced the line-up for the 2024 edition, featuring artists including Hozier, Courteeners, Madness and more. Announced today (November 27), the new line-up reveals a range of the headliners and support acts set to appear at next year’s instalment. The 2024 edition will take place on Lytham Green from Wednesday, July 3 to
CM Punk is finally back in the WWE, and while Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre’s reactions dominated headlines, they’re certainly not the only superstars with something to say in light of this surprising news. In fact, one superstar started reaching out to former Divas champion AJ Lee, who also happens to be the wife of