‘Half-Breed’ and ‘Brown Sugar’ Vanished: Why Classic Artists Are Censoring Themselves

A Native American chant rumbles underneath the chorus. In 1977, the band played an intimate show at the El Mocambo, a club in Toronto. No one is going to think Cher is an evil person for singing a song from 50 years ago. Cher and Mick Jagger, circa 1970s.CBS/Getty Images; Chris Walter/WireImage In their posts, some fans were fine with the older artwork, one calling it better. Can anyone really be offended by the original photograph?...

September 1, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Jennifer Turner

‘Saturday Night’ Turns ‘SNL’ Origin Story Into Late-Night ‘Bad News Bears’

It was never going to work. They couldnt give enough tickets away to fill the seats. There were sound issues, lighting issues, drug issues, ego issues. Left to right: Kim Matula, Emily Fairn, Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, and Matt Wood in ‘Saturday Night.‘Hopper Stone/Sony Pictures Some of the crew walked out. The host oozed contempt. The Teamsters didnt like the long-haired freaks. The two alpha males in the ensemble didnt like each other....

September 1, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Benjamin Smith

Asake’s Madison Square Garden Debut Connects the Corners of the Earth

From Lagos, Nigeria to New York, New York, the corner is the corner. Let me talk to my people, he told the crowd early on. I love this energy. Asake @ Madison Square Garden, August 30, 2024Isaac “Soup” Campbell for Rolling Stone I love New York. His sound, rich and complexly instrumental on wax, was taken to new heights live. But sometimes it left lulls in enthusiasm, as did the too-sprawling set list of roughly thirty tracks....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Katie White

Barry Manilow Claims Company That Bought Music Rights Owes Him $1.5 Million

The royalty revenue met that threshold each year, but Hipgnosis hasnt paid, the plaintiffs claimed. Mercuriadis exited the company in July. Barry Manilow at his last Sugar Land concert on Aug. 28, 2024 in Texas.Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Hannah Williams

Clemson vs. Georgia Livestream: How to Watch the Football Game Online

Both programs are favorites to win their conferences, and both have championship wins in the last eight years. 14, Clemson went 9-4 last season its worst performance in years. If youre looking to watch todays game, read on. Andrew Paul #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball during the University of Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Athens, Georgia.Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images you’ve got the option to also stream Clemson vs....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Christine Ortiz

Drew Barrymore Says She Regrets Being an ‘Exhibitionist’ in Her Youth, ‘Playboy’ Cover

Drew Barrymorewishes access to sexually-explicit images wasnt so easy in the internet age. I thought of it as art, and I still do not judge it. (She actually did the photoshoot right before her 20th birthday.) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Drew Barrymore is seen filming “The Drew Barrymore Show” in Times Square on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Manoli Figetakis/GC Images)GC Images I never knew there would be an internet....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Brian Scott

Fatman Scoop Suffers Medical Emergency on Stage, Transported to Hospital

Fatman Scoopsuffered a medical emergency while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on Friday night. The mayor added, We will provide updates when they are available. kindly keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Fatman Scoop at a BUILD series event in London.Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images Clips online show a hush falling over the audience as bystanders rushed to assist Scoop. The rapper also appeared on Missy Elliotts massive hit Lose Control alongside Ciara....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Robert Dennis

Fatman Scoop, ‘Be Faithful’ Rapper, Dead at 56

On Saturday morning, Freemans tour manager Bryan DJ Pure Cold Michaelannouncedon social media that the rapper had died. No cause of death was provided. I am honestly lost for words, Michael wrote. Fatman ScoopMatt Jelonek/Getty Images The rapper also appeared on Missy Elliotts 2005 hit Lose Control alongside Ciara. The track reached at Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100. ElliotttweetedSaturday following news of Freemans death, Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during this difficult time....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Peter James

Florida vs. Miami Livestream: How to Watch the College Football Game Online Free

Want to watch Florida vs. Miami on TV? The collegefootballgame airs live from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville at 3:30 p.m. There are a few ways to stream the game live from home, including ways to watch for free. Getty Images DirecTV Stream has afive-day free trialthat you might use to watch the Gators vs. Hurricanes game online for free. Youll also get a free subscription to Disney+. Use the free trial to livestream Miami vs....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Deborah Nelson

Lululemon’s New Backpack Makes One-Bag Travel Easier — And a Whole Lot More Stylish

Baggage fees are going up and cabin space is shrinking, meaningtravelershave gotten increasingly smart about packing. Plus, the included sternum strap reduces strain on the shoulders when walking through a city or airport terminals. The backpack also features a trolley strap for attaching it to luggage handles. Lululemon Its exterior has two water bottle pockets that can accommodate 32-ounce bottles. If youre using the bag for work or school, the padded laptop sleeve holds up a 16 laptop....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Linda Anderson

Missy Elliott, Ciara, Questlove, More Remember Fatman Scoop

Your IMPACT is HUGE & will be NEVER be forgotten. Rest Easy at@FatmanScoop! You were truly one of the best voices in hip-hop! Fatman Scoop performs at The O2 Arena on March 11, 2020 in London, England.Ollie Millington/Redferns Im so glad I got to experience your greatness! We will all miss you greatly, Ciara captioned the post. A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) Questlove also paid his respects. He concluded: I want to thank FATMAN SCOOP for being an embodiment of what hip-hop was truly about....

August 31, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Jeffrey Baxter

Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M Livestream: How to Watch the Football Game Online

Week 1 ofcollege footballhas arrived, delivering a few blockbuster games. Among them is the clash between No. 7 Notre Dame and No. Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks on during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stanford, California.Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images 20 Texas A&M, going down in Aggie territory at Kyle Field. Theyve got a new quarterback from Duke, Riley Leonard, whos bringing potential for an upgraded offense....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 201 words · Nicholas Ayala

Oasis Fans Face Crashes, Bots and Dynamic Pricing as Reunion Tickets Go On Sale

Three hour wait for Oasis tickets and@TicketmasterUKcrashes pic.twitter.com/H9BSXXTSCM As expected Oasis is incredibly popular. Based on demand the prices on these tickets may change, they added. Fans are always protected by our guarantee that they will receive their tickets, a Viagogo directortold the BBC. A fan uses a smartphone to access an on-line ticket sales website to purchase tickets for Oasis' “Live ‘25” tour.Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Laura Huff