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Machine Gun Kelly announces new custom Schecter signature guitar
Machine Gun Kelly has released a new signature guitar. The Machine Gun Kelly Signature PT was designed in collaboration with beloved guitar manufacturer Schecter. The new instrument comes in a custom color, “Tickets To My Downfall Pink,” perfectly reflecting the unique visual language of Machine Gun Kelly. Read more: In issue 400, twenty one pilots […]
Kid Cudi honors Kurt Cobain during ‘Saturday Night Live’ performances
Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live viewers were treated to a stacked show that featured host and Promising Young Woman star Carey Mulligan, musical guest Kid Cudi and even a surprise cameo from Timothée Chalamet. During the NBC show, Kid Cudi performed “Tequila Shots” and “Sad People” which appear on his history-making album Man On […]
Phoebe Bridgers and Claud discuss identity and representation in music
This week, Phoebe Bridgers and Claud sat down with Proud Radio’s Hattie Collins to openly talk about identity and the importance of representation in music. Both artists also discussed their own experiences with discovering their identity and how their journeys impacted who they are today. Each episode of Proud Radio features progressive LGBTQIA+ artists and […]
Pete Davidson channels Eminem again to explain NFTs on 'SNL'—watch
Over the weekend, Pete Davidson brought back his Eminem impersonation for another spoof on Saturday Night Live. This time around, the comedian reimagined Eminem’s “Without Me” video to help explain what NFTs are. For the SNL sketch, Davidson was joined by Chris Redd, who portrayed Dr. Dre, and musical guest Jack Harlow who gave a […]
10 'SNL' jokes that alternative fans will instantly relate to
Saturday Night Live has not only featured artists in the scene as hosts and musical performers, but the NBC show has also poked fun at the alternative music scene in general in various skits. Whether it’s making Paramore parodies or heavy-metal lullabies, SNL has made several hilarious jokes over the years that are particularly near […]
10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off
For some musicians, their fashion choices are almost as important as their art. Pop divas, rappers, rock stars and more have given us some of the most cutting-edge looks of all time that aren’t exactly wearable for an everyday person. We decided to take a look back and find 10 of the most extreme fashion trends […]
We finally know when the 2021 Billboard Music Awards are happening
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Billboard Music Awards are set to go ahead as planned. This week, NBC finally unveiled when the music awards will be taking place. Read more: Everyone was more worried about that tank photo than Billie Eilish Due to the COVID-19 crisis, networks have had to find […]
See Doja Cat transform “Say So” into a rock anthem with a horror nod
Over the weekend, MTV held its 2020 European Music Awards. Hosted by the U.K. girl group Little Mix, the awards show included various performances from nominated artists including Doja Cat. For her performance of her hit single “Say So,” Doja Cat transformed the track into a true gothic rock anthem. As well, the performance even […]
MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
On Sept. 25, Machine Gun Kelly released his highly-anticipated album Tickets To My Downfall. Now, the early sales projections for the LP are in and MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with Tickets To My Downfall. Read more: Mariah Carey made a secret alternative album, and it’s full-on 90s grunge Throughout his career, […]
Kanye West says God wanted him to crash Taylor Swift’s VMAs speech
Well, it looks like Kanye West is digging that infamous Taylor Swift VMAs incident back up. During an interview on Nick Cannon’s podcast Cannon’s Class, the rapper revealed the real reason he decided to crash Swift’s speech back in 2009. Read more: See Dallon Weekes perform in a bubble for iDKHOW’s “Leave Me Alone” For […]
See Travis Barker help VMAs honor Juice WRLD and Chadwick Boseman
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker gave a touching tribute to Juice WRLD, Pop Smoke and several other artists who died this year during the MTV Video Music Awards. Barker introduced a memorial video that also paid homage to Chadwick Boseman, Naya Rivera and more. Read more: See MGK and blackbear give “my ex’s best friend” its […]
Here’s who won the Best Rock and Alternative awards at the MTV VMAs
Coldplay won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video for their song “Orphans.” The band beat out blink-182 (“Happy Days”), Evanescence (“Wasted on You”), Green Day (“Oh Yeah!”), Fall Out Boy feat. Wycleaf Jean (“Dear Future Self (Hands Up)”) and the Killers (“Caution”) during the August 30 award show. Read more: See MGK and blackbear […]
See MGK and blackbear give “my ex’s best friend” its TV debut
Machine Gun Kelly and blackbear hit the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show to give “my ex’s best friend” its live debut. MGK also played through “bloody valentine” with Travis Barker as part of the medley performance. They joined Chloe x Halle, Jack Harlow, Lewis Capaldi and Tate McRae for live performances ahead of the […]
MTV Video Music Awards 2020 winners announced—see the full list
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards are finally here. See the full list of VMAs nominations and winners below. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic leading to canceled events and concerts worldwide, MTV is still moving forward with an in-person ceremony. Hosted by actress Keke Palmer, the VMAs returned to Brooklyn Sunday for the first time […]
Machine Gun Kelly is starring in a horror musical podcast for Halloween
Machine Gun Kelly is gearing up for the release of his highly-awaited pop-punk album Tickets To My Downfall on Sept. 25. However, it looks like Machine Gun Kelly has been working on a new project outside of his music. This week, Audio Up Media announced its new horror musical podcast HALLOWEEN IN HELL. Starring MGK, […]
Watch MGK and blackbear’s action-packed video for “my ex’s best friend”
Earlier this month, Machine Gun Kelly dropped “my ex’s best friend,” his most recent collaboration with blackbear. Now, the duo have teamed up for an action-packed video for the latest Tickets To My Downfall track. Read more: Smash Mouth receive hate mail as Sturgis Rally COVID-19 cases emerge Machine Gun Kelly and blackbear have collaborated […]
See how Kid Cudi paid tribute to Kurt Cobain with his new tattoo
Kid Cudi recently unveiled his new tattoo of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. However, although the latest ink is a portrait of Cobain, Kid Cudi’s new tattoo is also in tribute to late singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. Read more: Fans finally decoded what Halsey is teasing for the ‘Badlands’ anniversary Kid Cudi has previously expressed his […]
Here’s why 2020 VMAs performers are exempt from NYC’s quarantine rule
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the award show is still happening with various live performances from around New York City. Now, it has been revealed that this year’s performers are exempt from mandatory quarantine. Read more: Chris Cornell’s estate says upcoming ‘Black Days’ biopic […]
Machine Gun Kelly and blackbear join forces again for “my ex’s best friend”
Machine Gun Kelly is treating fans to another new song this week. On Friday, he released another collaboration with blackbear called “my ex’s best friend.” The new song is off of MGK’s forthcoming album Tickets To My Downfall which arrives Sept. 25. Read more: TikTok threatens legal action against Donald Trump’s orders to ban the app […]
See blink-182 call out 2020 in the new “Quarantine” video
On Aug. 7, blink-182 released a video for their highly-anticipated new single “Quarantine.” The single, which was written and recorded amid the pandemic, addresses the social and political climates currently surrounding coronavirus. Read more: Hear the recorded audio a Christian author says is the voice of Satan Back in May, Mark Hoppus revealed during a Twitch stream that blink-182 […]
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