Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dead at 26
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin -- who co-founded the English rock band Black Midi -- has died.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin's family released a statement saying the guitarist's death followed "a long battle with his mental health."
The statement said, “A talented musician and a kind, loving man finally succumbed; despite all efforts ... He will always be loved. Please take a moment to check in with your loved ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.”
J Balvin on Bad Bunny I'm Not Surprise Guest For SB Halftime Show ... Been There, Done That
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J Balvin's shared the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage with Bad Bunny before ... but he's not going to make a guest apperance next month when BB headlines ... 'cause he told us so himself.
We got the Colombian singer in New York City and our photog asked if fans should be on the lookout for a suprise guest appearance during Bad Bunny's halftime set at Super Bowl LX.
J Balvin and Bad Bunny performed together at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show back in 2020 when Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were the headliners ... but he says don't expect him to run it back with Bad Bunny this time.
Japanese Group XG Changes Name To Xtraordinary Genes ... After Member Cocona Came Out
XG's officially entering a new era ... because they just officially changed their name from Xtraordinary Girls to Xtraordinary Genes.
The group shared a message about their new moniker on its official website on Monday and began by thanking their ALPHAZ -- their fanbase, in case you were wondering -- for their love and support.
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They said the change from Xtraordinary Girls to Xtraordinary Genes "represents the power and creativity that reside within our core, as well as our spirit of continuously creating new culture without being bound by conventional norms."
The group said they planned to "evolve more deeply and authentically" and concluded by sending their love to their fans.
The name change isn't the only big recent development for the group ... because one of its members, Cocona, came out as transmasculine and nonbinary last month.
Cocona posted the news about their gender identity on the group's official Instagram account and revealed they'd undergone top surgery, during which their breasts were removed, last year. They didn't reveal their updated pronouns in the post.
Cocona wrote, while they'd been born and perceived as a female for much of their life, they'd since chosen to live "in a way that feels more masculine and true to who I am."
Cocona concluded they were "excited for the future we’ll continue to create together." XG's future's looking bright, too ... because their debut album's set to drop later this month.
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Guess Who This R&B Superstar Is!
JUNE 2019
Sure, R&B can be smooth as silk, but the biggest singers still know how to party ... can you guess who this R&B superstar is?
We caught up with this performer while she was leaving a restaurant in Hollywood back in 2019, and it looked like she was really making the most of the moment ... because it took her a while to get to her car!
Still, she didn't mind answering one of our questions before she jetted off for the night -- and we can confirm she sounds just as sweet when she's talking as when she's singing!
Colombian Singer Yeison Jiménez Dead at 34
Colombian music star Yeison Jiménez is dead after a plane crash in Colombia.
The plane went down Saturday afternoon in the area between Paipa and Duitama, killing all six people on board, according to Colombian officials. The flight was en route to Medellín and crashed shortly after takeoff.
Jiménez's team confirmed his death in a statement posted to Instagram, calling the loss "indescribable" and honoring him not just as an artist, but as a son, brother, and friend who inspired thousands.
Grateful Dead Guitarist Bob Weir Dead at 78
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Bob Weir -- the guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead -- has died ... according to a statement posted to his official Instagram account.
According to the post ... Weir passed away while surrounded by loved ones due to an underlying lung issue after he beat cancer.
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Weir was apparently diagnosed with cancer over the summer shortly before performing at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for three shows celebrating the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.
Zara Larsson I Love Criminals and Abortions ... And I F***ing Hate ICE!!!
Zara Larsson's drawing a line in the sand ... telling fans she loves a lot of controversial people and activities -- but definitely not ICE.
The "Lush Life" hitmaker shared a list of her likes and dislikes on Instagram Saturday morning ... telling fans she loves immigrants, queer and transgender people, promiscuous women, contraception, welfare, socialism -- and even criminals.
As for the United States' immigration enforcement agents ... Larsson says she's got no love for them -- in fact, she "f***ing hates" ICE. Her statement, of course, comes as people have gathered to protest ICE's controversial shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a member of the agency in Minnesota earlier this week.
Guess Who This Proud Grandpa Is!
Most singers just wanna rock and roll all night, but some end up finding happiness in their family lives ... and we want to see if you can guess who this proud grandpa is!
We caught up with this frontman back in 2023, just after his second grandchild was born ... and you already know he was super stoked about adding another kid to the family!
And sure, he took some time to put his John Hancock on some fans' merch ... but we think he just wanted to get back home and spend some time with the baby -- we're sure he's gotten real familiar with his grandkid since then!
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Renee Rapp's Sexiest Snaps To Kick Off Her 26th Birthday!
We're checking out Renee Rapp's hottest shots ... because it's her 26th birthday Saturday and you already know we're going all out!
Sure, this star shines bright whether she's on stage or on screen, but it's her socials where where she really stands out ... because she really knows how to pull off a sexy snap!
Check out our gallery for our favorite snaps from Renee!
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Lizzo A Breath of Fresh Hair!!!
Lizzo’s all about cutting off bad vibes ... and she's throwing her hair into the mix too, 'cause the singer hit reset and said goodbye to her long locks with a fresh new chop.
The singer debuted the look on TikTok Friday, first flexing her natural hair before shaking things up with a slick transition to a short, honey-blonde bob -- and honestly? It’s straight fire!
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Lizzo looked flawless, with her makeup fully dialed in to match the glow-up ... and she made sure to keep the flex going by showing it all off in a series of IG snaps.
bbno$ Back in the Booth After Brief Hiatus Sparked by Online Hate
bbno$ -- pronounced “Baby No Money” -- announced he would retire from music in late 2025 due to online negativity … but after a brief break, he’s already back with a brand-new single, despite the backlash.
ICYMI … back in December, bbno$ -- born Alexander Leon Gumuchian -- posted a TikTok telling fans if the video hit 1 million likes, he’d quit making music. Not only did it reach the goal, it more than doubled the target … seemingly forcing him into “retirement.”
The moment sparked conversation across social media as fans speculated whether the move was serious or simply part of an ongoing online moment ... but according to Alex, this was not all part of his initial plan.
Zach Bryan Deep-Fries 'Chickenfry' In Diss Tracks!!!🫢
Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia just got torched by her ex Zach Bryan -- 'cause his new album is packed with scathing diss tracks ... and it’s painfully clear they’re aimed at one person and one person only!
On the track "Skin" from his sixth studio album released Friday, the Grammy winner got brutally graphic about taking a "blade to my old tattoos" to "drain the blood between me and you," even singing about dragging the blade across his own skin before declaring, "I ain’t ever touching yours again."
Back when they were still an item, Brianna inked her arm with the words, "How lucky are we?" which is the same lyric in a 2024 Bryan song "28." Bryan reportedly got a similar tattoo to match Brianna's.
On "Plastic Cigarette," Bryan croons about crossing paths with someone "evil" in Queens, New York -- and it’s worth noting he and Brianna first sparked their romance in 2023 after she attended his concert at Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium.
Britney Spears Never Performing in U.S. Again ... But Ready to Hit the Road with My Son Abroad!!!
Britney Spears calls the shots -- and she's saying she will never perform in the United States again.
The Princess of Pop shared the shocking news on Instagram Thursday night, explaining to fans she never plans to step foot on stage in America "because of extremely sensitive reasons."
However, she's ready to perform overseas ... teasing shows in the UK and Australia "very soon" with her son. She gushed, "He’s a huge star and I’m so humbled to be in his presence!!!" She also said she's sending the piano in the photo she posted to her son ... seemingly willing to help her kiddo in any way she can.
Olivia Rodrigo David Byrne's In The Driver's Seat Now Because He Covered 'Drivers License'!
Olivia Rodrigo's celebrating the fifth anniversary of her debut record "Sour's" release in a big way ... by bringing in Talking Heads frontman David Byrne to record a cover version of "Drivers License"!
The hitmaker dropped the rendition of the track today, and she announced there will be more covers of songs from "Sour" coming out soon on Instagram.
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FYI ... "Drivers License" dropped in January 2021, and "Sour" came out four months later -- and Olivia took home several Grammy Awards for her work on the album.
Olivia added David is "nothing short of a legend" and wrote she "actually cried" when she listened to his version of her song for the first time ... which is high praise for someone who's racked up a couple billion streams on Spotify!
What's more ... she's going to be releasing a 7-inch vinyl of the cover -- which will include their cover of the Talking Heads song "Burning Down The House," which they performed during the 2025 Governors Ball music festival.
And in case you can't believe what you just read, Olivia shared a video showing her rehearsing the track with David prior to the festival.
Sure, Olivia and David might be an odd couple, but we're super stoked about the cover ... it'd be pretty cool if Olivia covered "Once In A Lifetime"!
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Hilary Duff Comes Clean About Her Dirty Deeds ... In Unreleased NSFW Song!
Hilary Duff is getting dirty on her upcoming album ... teasing a new song in which she sings about giving oral sex!
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Check out her post from Wednesday -- the former Disney darling posted a video of herself lip-syncing to an unreleased song in which she sings about the NSFW act. The lyrics read ... "I want the part where you say goddamn / Back of a dive bar giving you head / Then sneak home late, wake up your roommates.”
But that's not where the risqué story ends -- later in the song, she croons ... "I’m touching myself by the front door / But you don’t even look my way no more." The overall song has her nostalgic about a once hot and heavy relationship that has faded into a passionless reflection of the relationship they once shared.
Stacie Orrico Christian Singer Sues Ex-Manager for Sexual Abuse
Stacie Orrico -- a former Christian music singer -- has filed a lawsuit claiming her manager sexually abused her when she was a child, and members of her label did nothing to stop it.
The singer-songwriter filed the lawsuit against her former manager, Britt Ham, and Universal Music Group earlier this week ... alleging Ham began touching her inappropriately when she was just 14 years old.
Orrico says Ham got her alone away from her parents under the guise of daily Bible study ... and impressed upon her the importance of secrecy after he allegedly sexually assaulted her by claiming they needed to protect her Christian image.