Dr. Dre is prepping the release of the upcoming NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton, according to former NWA member Ice Cube, who dished to Philly radio station Power 99. The new film, directed by F. Gary Gray, will feature a companion album of new music by Dre, added Cube. "Dre is dropping an album inspired by the Compton movie." more...
Joe Jackson, the father of the late Michael Jackson, has been hospitalized in Brazil after suffering a stroke on his 87th birthday on Saturday. Jackson is currently under observation in the intensive care unit of a Sao Paulo hospital. He posted a statement of thanks to his supporters to his website. "To my family, friends, acquaintances and fans all over the world." more...
The jacket worn by Ringo Starr in the Beatles's film Help! sold for $46,500 at Boston's RR Auction over the weekend. The double-breasted black wool number went to an unnamed "top rock 'n' roll collector in Rhode Island." According to the seller, the jacket features soft gray vertical line patterns and a keystone layout of six black buttons. more...
Weezer have released the music video for "Go Away," the latest single from their 2014 release Everything Will Be Alright in the End. The vid, which spoofs on the dating app Tinder, sees Rivers Cuomo trying to woo guest singer Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast with a series of goofy profile pics. more...
Bobbi Kristina Brown died over the weekend, months after she was found unconscious in her tub on January 31. She had been on life support since the incident, during which, her family says she suffered irreversible brain damage. "She is finally at peace in the arms of God," her family told NBC in a statement. "We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love . . ." more...