Carole King joined the cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in a quarantine rendition of “You’ve Got a Friend.” The clip premiered on CBS This Morning on Tuesday. King, who wrote the track in 1971 as a response to James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain,” makes a cameo in the …
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Earlier this week, John Prine’s family announced that the singer had been hospitalized after a sudden onset of Covid-19 symptoms. Prine – who has written classics such as “Angel From Montgomery” and “Sam Stone” – entered the hospital on Thursday, March 26th. On Saturday, he was placed a ventilator. “His …
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As the world fights a pandemic, we reached out to some of our favorite artists with a few questions about these unprecedented times. Here’s what Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! had to say via email about her current quarantine. What are you doing with your unexpected time at home? …
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Live Nation has announced the launch of Crew Nation, a $10 million fund to benefit tour crew members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is being administered by the Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization. Live Nation will initially contribute $5 million to help support concert crews around the …
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James Corden filmed a special edition of The Late Late Show called “Home Fest” and called upon several musicians to record at-home performances for the episode. Corden shot the special in his garage to help raise money for the CDC Foundation and Feed the Children, and tapped BTS, Dua Lipa, …
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Bright Eyes have released a new song titled “Persona Non Grata.” The single marks their first new music in nine years, following 2011’s The People’s Key. The band also confirmed they will release a new album this year via their newly signed label, Dead Oceans. “Getting dressed for a date/put …
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The coronavirus has infiltrated every facet of human existence: live music, late-night, porn, and even the streaming charts. As more citizens across the U.S. begin to self-isolate and quarantine, it only makes sense that rappers are among the most susceptible populace when it comes to boredom. Perhaps unsurprisingly, last week …
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On March 4th,Rolling Stonehosted its second annualWomen Shaping the Futureevent, celebrating, raising, and honoring the influential female voices in culture. The event was the first to take place at the new Edge venue in Hudson Yards, which overlooks New York City. Pop star and activist Lauren Jauregui sat down withRolling …
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When Conor McPherson was writing his Bob Dylan jukebox musical, Girl From the North Country, he didn’t want to include your usual Dylan fare — he wanted to plumb the deep cuts. The Irish playwright owned about five Dylan albums when he was approached with the idea of writing a …
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There’s a song for every situation and right now R.E.M.‘s 1987 hit “It’s the End of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” feels particularly relevant. Michael Stipe has covered the song in part in a new coronavirus safety video, reminding us to stay home and be …
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