albums
Snoop Dogg reveals surprise new LP was inspired by Trump inauguration backlash
The rapper turned the controversy into creativity.
Soundgarden to release final album with late frontman Chris Cornell
Soundgarden will rise — and rock — again.
Queen producer reveals how Freddie Mercury distanced himself from the world as he battled AIDS
“From being at his house lots of times .. it gradually reduced to telephone calls,” Queen producer Reinhold Mack said of his contact with Freddie Mercury during his decline from...
How Freddie Mercury bonded with his ex-fiancée's new partner: 'This was the great love of his life'
“I was the kind of guy who appreciated the love they had between them." — Jo Burt
Why Freddie Mercury never finished three duets with Michael Jackson — and it involves a llama
“I think the last straw was when Michael brought his pet llama into the studio."
Wiz Khalifa takes credit for getting Snoop Dogg's kids stoned for the first time
The "Black and Yellow" rapper revealed that he smoked weed with Snoop Dogg’s sons Corde and Cordell during the filming of the musicians' 2012 stoner comedy “Mac & Devin Go...
Aerosmith producer weighs in on band's future after Steven Tyler's tour-ending vocal injury
Jack Douglas, who produced Aerosmith's best-selling "Toys in the Attic" album, is still hoping that the band can go out with a bang after having to retire from touring last...
Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen compared notes recording their 1975 landmark albums in same NYC studio: 'We were making history'
Fate brought Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen together to record their 1975 third albums — "Toys in the Attic" and "Born to Run," respectively — in studios right next to each...
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wrote 'Walk This Way' after watching film 50 years ago — and 'drugs worked,' too: producer
“Walk This Way” would go on to become the biggest hit off of “Toys in the Attic,” Aerosmith’s best-selling third LP — also featuring "Sweet Emotion" — that was released...
How Selena's 'Dreaming of You' got a 'darker' change after her murder: producer
Just a few weeks before Selena was murdered on March 31, 1995, producer Guy Roche went to record with the Queen of Tejano for her 1995 English crossover album, "Dreaming...
Will Smith's long, strange road back to music with his first album in 20 years
Almost three years to the day after the slap heard around the world went down, Will Smith is attempting the most improbable of comebacks by going back to his roots...
Unapologetic Will Smith addresses Chris Rock Oscars slap on new album: 'Won’t stop, my s--t still hot'
Will Smith's new album, "Based on a True Story," is his first full-length solo music project in 20 years, following 2005’s “Lost and Found.”
Lindsey Buckingham reunites with Mick Fleetwood in the studio after his infamous firing from Fleetwood Mac
Seven years after he was fired from Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham sat in with Mick Fleetwood in sessions for the band's namesake drummer's upcoming solo album.
Gene Simmons reveals Kiss was completely ignored while shooting iconic album cover on NYC street
The untold story behind Kiss' classic cover for 1975's "Dressed To Kill."
How Lisa Lisa inspired Jennifer Lopez to be a singer: 'I was the very first Latina to cross over'
With her recent Lifetime biopic “Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story” and a 40th anniversary tour — which includes a performance at the legendary Apollo Theater on...
Barbra Streisand and Madonna almost collaborated with this legendary diva
Barbra Streisand’s 1993 "Back to Broadway” album was set to feature Madonna on the classic show tune “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better” — from the Irving Berlin...
David Bowie's longtime producer recalls their haunting final conversation before singer's death
David Bowie's producer last spoke to the star days before his death.
How David Bowie went from 'Starman' to soul man on his classic 'Young Americans' album 50 years ago
"He wants to make funky music … that was a major move that not many people could pull off. But he did it.”
Lady Gaga makes some vintage moves on new album 'Mayhem': review
For those who have wanted the old Gaga back, her new album is a nostalgia trip that completes the journey after the 2020’s pandemic-plagued “Chromatica.”
Lady Gaga reveals drag persona Jo Calderone helped her explore what she 'was looking for in men'
While Lady Gaga has retired the drag king persona that she debuted in 2011, she acknowledges that "Jo was an important character for me."