Kelly Lee Owens was the latest guest on the Song Exploder podcast, where she discussed her Inner Song track “On.” Owens says that she started crafting the song the same day the Prodigy’s Keith Flint died, and that for a long time, the track’s working title was “Spirit of Keith.” She also discusses building the
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A rare peek behind the making of a beauty mogul. Selena Gomez is many things—actress, musician and most recently an entrepreneur. The “Lose You To Love Me” singer, who just launched her new Rare Beauty line, is also the October cover star for Allure magazine’s Best of Beauty issue. In her interview with the outlet, the 28-year-old
Grateful Dead’s fifth album American Beauty turns 50 this year, and, to celebrate, it’s getting reissued. The 3xCD edition arrives October 30 via Rhino and features newly remastered audio, liner notes by author David Browne, and an unreleased concert recorded on February 18, 1971 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. Below, listen
14. Nine Months This 1995 comedy was supposed to be Grant’s big studio-movie follow-up to Four Weddings and a Funeral—and it was, only it hit theaters barely two weeks after the actor (who at the time had been dating Elizabeth Hurley for years) was arrested for soliciting a prostitute in Hollywood. He later pleaded no contest to lewd conduct with a
Simeon Coxe—inventor and electronic musician behind the experimental psychedelic rock group Silver Apples—died on Tuesday, September 8, AL.com reports. He was 82. In the late 1960s, Coxe was a member of the Overland Stage Electric Band when he decided to incorporate the sound of a vintage oscillator into the music. He formed a new duo
Channel Princess Tiana with this tiara, made for any little princess who wants to make a fashionable statement at her royal coronation. With a metal headband with combs to ensure a secure fit, it’s finished with a gold overlay that features glimmering faceted gems, faux pearls, a floral filigree, and an iridescent cameo setting with a water
Legendary artists Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle have been announced as the next guests on Verzuz. Knight and LaBelle have collaborated in the past on tracks like “Sisters in the Name of Love” (with Dionne Warwick). The two icons will go hit-for-hit on the next installment of the Instagram live series, which will livestream Sunday,
Lupita noted that she “never heard him complain” during their time together despite his private battle with cancer. “I think he understood the power of words and chose to manifest power through his word. He used his mouth to build, to edify, never to break,” she said. “And he used it to tell some regrettably
Los Angeles–based ambient musician Ana Roxanne has announced a new album, Because of a Flower. The follow-up to last year’s ~~~ EP arrives November 13 via Kranky. Roxanne began working on Because of a Flower five years ago, inspired by ideas of “gender identity, beauty, and cruelty,” according to a press release. Roxanne has also
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Phoebe Bridgers and London singer-songwriter Arlo Parks have joined forces to cover Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees.” Recorded in a London church for BBC Radio 1’s Piano Sessions, their take on the Bends track aired on Phil Taggart’s Chillest Show before coming to YouTube. The two also played Bridgers’ “Kyoto.” Watch both performances below. Last month,
At this time, Armie and Rumer haven’t publicly commented on their hang out. However, Jessica briefly addressed her dine-in with the actor. She told Page Six, “That’s just me having lunch.” Back in July, Armie and Elizabeth issued a joint statement announcing their divorce. “Thirteen years as best friends, soulmates, partners and then parents,” their statement read
Gary Peacock—the legendary jazz bassist, who played and recorded alongside artists including Keith Jarrett, Albert Ayer, Bill Evans, Tony Williams, and Marc Copland—has died, NPR reports. A cause of death has not been revealed. Gary Peacock was 85 years old. Born in Idaho in 1935, Gary Peacock started out as a drummer and pianist before
Of course, these days, Larry works hard to ensure Dannielynn’s only rollercoaster rides are of the literal variety. Despite the stranger-than-fiction events surrounding her birth and first few months, the newly minted high schooler leads a life that’s, by all accounts, fairly standard. At their 10,000-square-foot Kentucky home, she has a pet lizard, practices the violin, makes homemade
Before building her film score portfolio, Mica Levi helmed an antic indie-pop group called Micachu & the Shapes. Now, the outfit has returned under a new name. Good Sad Happy Bad, named after the group’s 2015 album, will release Shades—technically their debut album—on October 16 via the French label Textile. Listen to the title track
Following the news of his death, Boseman’s colleagues have shared their heartache over his loss. “I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug…everything. I wish we had more time,” Michael B. Jordan wrote in
EVER NEW is a new benefit compilation with music from Canadian artists, with all proceeds going to Canada-based organizations to benefit Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ2S+ peoples. Mac DeMarco, Jessy Lanza, Ryan Hemsworth, Alex Zhang Hungtai (Dirty Beaches), Yves Jarvis, and Sarah Davachi are among the artists who have contributed tracks to the compilation, which is
More recently, though, Sofia was in a serious relationship with Scott Disick. Last month, the couple decided to break up “for good” after nearly three years together. “They have been off and on for two months,” an insider told E! News at the time. “Sofia really pushed to make things work between them after they initially broke up,
Arca has released the latest installment in her Mutants Mixtape series, compiling tracks by producers who are part of the Mutants1000000 Discord community. In addition to dozens of other tracks, MUTANTS VOL. 2: RIOT features a new song from Alejandra Ghersi called “Mallorca.” All proceeds from the collaborative release will “be donated to over fifty
Jane Fonda. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Jane Fonda, the hale actor who has remained on the frontlines of politics and Hollywood for decades, has once again set the standard when it comes to how us mere mortals should live our meagre lives. The 81-year-old told the New York Times how, upon meeting someone for the first time, she
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Polyvinyl has shared a new 11-track compilation called Exquisite Corpse. The record features over 45 of Polyvinyl’s artists, including Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart, Robert Pope of the Get Up Kids, Jeff Rosenstock, Nate and Mike Kinsella of American Football, and Mark Duplass. The artists created teams and constructed their collaborative tracks (remotely) in the fashion
Hope Presbyterian Church leaders and members were shocked to see the signs had been vandalised within hours of being installed. (Screen captures via NBC Chicago) A church community in a northern Illinois town was left devastated after signs signalling support of the LGBT+ community, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement, were burned down,
We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. It’s summer’s last hurrah, which means there’s big sales happening now! And some of the best ones are going down
Bilal has released a new album that he recorded in partnership with Brooklyn-based recording studio and music channel HighBreedMusic. The album, VOYAGE-19, was written and recorded over the span of three days in August, with the musicians contributing remotely from their home studios. For the album, Bilal recruited Erykah Badu, Cory Henry, Madison McFerrin, Robert
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KAYTRANDA has released a new instrumental version of his sophomore album BUBBA. The original record had guest appearances from Kali Uchis, Estelle, Tinashe, Mick Jenkins, Pharrell, and others. Check out BUBBA (Instrumental Version) below. BUBBA is on the Short List for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize. KAYTRANDA’s debut 99.9% won the Polaris Prize in 2016.
We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. It’s time for the shopping event skincare fanatics and makeup addicts have been waiting for: Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty
Arabic-language online music magazine Ma3azef has released a new compilation to benefit artists and mutual aid funds in Beirut, which suffered a massive explosion on August 4 that led to hundreds of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands. Nisf Madeena, curated in partnership with mastering engineer Heba Kadry, includes new and previously unreleased
Bindi Irwin is remembering the legacy her father left behind exactly 14 years after his tragic passing. Australia’s sweetheart was just 8 years old when Steve Irwin suffered a fatal stingray wound on Sept. 4, 2006. Bindi, now 22, has dedicated her life to continuing his mission as a wildlife conservationist. In honor of the painful milestone, she