Spice Girl Mel B speaks of music industry sexism in the 1990s

Spice Girl Mel B speaks of music industry sexism in the 1990s

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Mel B speaks on stage during “A Brutally Honest Evening With Mel B” in support of Women’s Aid at The Savoy Theatre on September 1, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Spice Girl Melanie Brown, better … Read more

Sir Elton John announces ‘severe’ health news

Sir Elton John announces ‘severe’ health news

Sir Elton John has suffered from a “severe eye infection“, leaving him with “only limited vision”. The 77-year-old music star said in an Instagram post he was healing from the infection in one eye but made clear that his recovery would take “some time”. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sir Elton John treated in hospital after … Read more

Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout

Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout

The Oasis reunion could come earlier than expected. The Britpop-era band ended a 15-year hiatus last week by announcing a tour of the British Isles next summer, with 17 gigs selling out on Saturday following a scramble for tickets by Oasis fans. However, Liam and Noel Gallagher, the once-feuding brothers who are the face of … Read more

What to Stream: George Strait, ‘Rebel Ridge,’ Astro Bot, ‘Slow Horses’ and Mormon influencers

What to Stream: George Strait, ‘Rebel Ridge,’ Astro Bot, ‘Slow Horses’ and Mormon influencers

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” a docuseries following young wives in Utah, and the suspenseful thriller “Rebel Ridge” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the return of the … Read more

‘K-pop Idols’ documentary looks at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity

‘K-pop Idols’ documentary looks at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity

SEOUL, South Korea — An Apple TV+ documentary series, “K-pop Idols,” premiering Friday, offers an intimate look at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity while grappling with challenges in a field that demands perfection. The six-part series features Korean American star Jessi and up-and-coming K-pop bands like Cravity and Blackswan, documenting the highs and … Read more

In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

DAKAR, Senegal — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer. “You just have to find the loop that you want. Cut it, duplicate the sample, and then add your … Read more

Beloved rapper dies after collapsing on stage at concert

Beloved rapper dies after collapsing on stage at concert

Fatman Scoop, known to many as the “undisputed voice of the club,” died after reportedly collapsing during a concert Friday night in Connecticut. His family confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Saturday. He was 53. “It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the … Read more

Charli XCX Is Trading the Bratmosphere for Blockbusters

Charli XCX Is Trading the Bratmosphere for Blockbusters

Having reshaped the zeitgeist in her slime-green, that-bitch image (and announced she’ll be kickstarting London Fashion Week with an H&M-sponsored rave), Charli XCX is packing her Parliaments and heading to Hollywood, where she’s joining the cast of Gregg Araki’s contribution to the burgeoning May-December canon, I Want Your Sex. Penned by Vogue columnist Karley Sciortino … Read more