Rolling Stones album goes to number one - drawing level for record with The Beatles and Springsteen

Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music

Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music. Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music. Donald Trump has been using O'Connor's rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at campaign events, CNN reports. . The late singer's estate issued a joint statement with Chrysalis Records to say that O'Connor would have been "disgusted, hurt and insulted" by Trump's use of the song. Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards her fellow human beings. , Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. It was with outrage therefore that we learned that Donald Trump has been using her iconic performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at his political rallies, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. It is no exaggeration to say that Sinéad would have been disgusted, hurt, and insulted to have her work misrepresented in this way by someone who she herself referred to as a ‘biblical devil.’, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. As the guardians of her legacy, we demand that Donald Trump, and his associates desist from using her music immediately, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. Trump has received similar cease-and-desist letters from other artists in the past. Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports. . Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports.

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Has Best Streaming Week Ever

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever. Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department' has continued to dominate. . In the week following its release, Swift's 11th album hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X. 2.6 million are you actually serious? Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X. The album has also broken the highest single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's 'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018

‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary Heads to Disney+

‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary , Heads to Disney+. On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. . On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. . The film chronicles the Fab Four recording their album, 'Let It Be,' before breaking up soon after. . Lindsay-Hogg said that when the band split, it "very much darkened the perception of the film" when it was originally released. But when he saw Peter Jackson's work on 'The Beatles: Get Back,' he was motivated to allow the re-release of his own film. . Jackson's Park Road Post Production will remaster original footage for 'Let It Be' as well. . AI tools will be used to remaster audio. Jackson said that he is "absolutely thrilled" about the new project and considers 'Let It Be' and 'Get Back' to be "one epic story, finally completed after five decades.". The two projects support and enhance each other, Peter Jackson, via statement. 'Let It Be' is the climax of 'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement. 'Let It Be' is the climax of 'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement. Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly helpful and gracious while I made 'Get Back' and it’s only right that his original movie has the last word...looking and sounding far better than it did in 1970, Peter Jackson, via statement

Paul McCartney Praises Beyoncé’s 'Blackbird' Cover

Paul McCartney , Praises Beyoncé’s , 'Blackbird' Cover. CNN reports that Paul McCartney recently took to Instagram to praise Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'. CNN reports that Paul McCartney recently took to Instagram to praise Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'. I think she does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram. I think she does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram. The 1969 Beatles track was written by McCartney amid the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s. The 1969 Beatles track was written by McCartney amid the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s. The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s. The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s. Anything my song and Beyoncé’s fabulous version can do to ease racial tension would be a great thing and makes me very proud, Paul McCartney, via Instagram. In his post, McCartney urged , "anyone who has not heard it yet to check it out.". CNN reports that Beyoncé's cover is amplified by four up-and-coming Black artists: . Tanner, Adell. Tiera, Kennedy. Brittney, Spencer. Reyna, Roberts

Jeremy Allen White in Talks to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic

Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic. The Emmy-winning actor is in talks to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Emmy-winning actor is in talks to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The movie is based on a 2023 book written by Warren Zanes. It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. Scott Cooper is working on the script and also plans to direct. Former Netflix head Scott Stuber is also involved in the project. 'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'. Springsteen reportedly performed all of the instrumentals on that album. It was released two years before Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'. Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. . The actor has gained renewed attention for his role on 'The Bear' which earned him his first Emmy in January

Jeremy Allen White in Talks to Play Rock Legend Bruce Springsteen in New Biopic | THR News Video

Jeremy Allen White is looking to start dancing in the dark and in talks to star in the Bruce Springsteen feature biopic. White is in talks to play the rock superstar in 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.' Based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book of the same name, the movie is set to focus on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska.'

The Rolling Stones rock out in Houston as they begin their latest tour

The Rolling Stones have started their new '24 Hackney Diamonds' in Houston, Texas. And what a show it was.