Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a new sound to the “Star Wars” universe. That distinct and lonely bass recorder became the theme for the helmet-wearing bounty hunter, while his sidekick Grogu had a […]

On the final night of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” the host harked back to a stunt he did just prior to that show going on the air and said, “Technically our first show in July of 2015 was from a public access station in Monroe, Michigan for an audience of 12 people. Show […]

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, died on May 22 while surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy […]

Dick Parry, who created some of the most indelible saxophone solos in rock music history through his association with Pink Floyd and lifelong friend David Gilmour, died Friday at age 83. Parry was particularly lionized for his unforgettable solos on the albums “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here,” including parts […]

Earlier this year, Phil Collins spoke out about his health issues, sharing that he’s undergone five knee surgeries and developed kidney problems from drinking. But in a recent interview with BBC Breakfast, Collins shared that he’s “healthier now than I have been for quite a while” and may perform live again, though he’s not quite […]

Hollywood is giving Miley Cyrus her flowers. On May 22, the Grammy winner and former Disney icon will receive a star on the Walk of Fame. The honor comes a couple months after the “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special, in which Cyrus suited up once again as the fictional pop star to perform “The Best […]

As rumored, Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music after 15 years and eight full-length albums, the singer announced via a statement to fans in his newsletter. The news was confirmed by the company in a statement to the U.K. publication Music Week. “This isn’t a ‘disgruntled artist leaves record label’ type situation,” Sheeran wrote in […]

Musician and frequent Lady Gaga collaborator, Brian Newman has released his first single, “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” The track is the first release from Newman’s upcoming album. Newman, a Grammy Award winning producer, trumpeter, musical director, and bandleader for Gaga’s Jazz and Piano show, said he first learned about the 1933 song – originally […]

The beat-heavy LP inaugurates her Someone Special label

The hypnotic, seven-minute track leads a AA-side single out next month