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Screaming Trees frontman and frequent Queens of the Stone Age collaborator Mark Lanegan will recount his “terrifying” bout with COVID-19 in an upcoming memoir, Devil in a Coma.

According to the publisher’s description of the book, Lanegan awoke one morning in March 2021 “breathless, fatigued beyond belief, his body burdened with a gigantic dose of COVID-19.”

Lanegan was admitted to a hospital in Ireland, where he was living at the time, where he’d be “slipping in and out of a coma, unable to walk or function for several months and fearing for his life.”

“As his situation becomes more intolerable over the course of that bleakest of springs he is assaulted by nightmares, visions and regrets about a life lived on the edge of chaos and disorder,” the description reads.

That apparently inspired what would become Devil in a Coma, which uses “vignettes of prose and poetry” to tell a “terrifying account of illness and the remorse that comes with it.”

Devil in a Coma will be released December 14.

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Back in 2016, John Mayer partnered with the upscale laundry and fabric care company The Laundress to release a capsule collection of laundry detergent called Out West.  Now, he’s indulging his love for laundry once again with another Laundress capsule collection called Way Out West.

Today at 4 p.m. ET, you can chat with John live on Instagram and be among the first to shop the new collection live — just reserve a spot over at TheLaundress.com.

People reports that the new Way Out West collection, which officially launches Wednesday, includes a laundry detergent and a fabric spray, priced at $20 and $16, respectively.  In a statement via People, Jon says, “I first discovered The Laundress products over six years ago, and we aligned so organically on the philosophy that if you love fashion, you should be into fabric care.”

“I find something so meditative about the process, which makes laundry day a very soothing ritual for me,” he adds. “Way Out West is an extension and embodiment of that passion, and I am so proud to introduce everyone to the new collection.”

Way Out West, inspired by John’s current home in Montana, is designed to “smell like home,” no matter where your home is. It features notes of black pepper, neroli, amyris, cedar, sandalwood and musk. The bottles feature a pink and blue motif that matches one of John’s favorite articles of clothing, and all of the packaging is made of recycled plastic.

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Jimmie Allen meets a “Señorita” in a pulsing new song. 

The track is a diversion from the Delaware native’s country sound, leaning more into the pop and hip-hop realm that also infuses a flamenco vibe into the music, whisking the listener off to a tropical beach for romance with an island lover.

“I’m waiting patiently/But baby don’t you make me wait too long/I’ve got it bad/My fantasy/You’re everything wrapped up and I’ve been waiting on ya/So let’s say/My little señorita/My little sugar at the bottom of a margarita that I’m sipping on a beach,” Jimmie sings over a Spanish-influenced beat.

“Something Different,” Jimmie notes in the caption accompanying the song.

When not working on new music, Jimmie is competing on Dancing with the Stars, and made it through another elimination round Monday night. He’ll return next Monday night when Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. 

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Thomas Rhett is dropping new music, but he can’t wait to share it with fans. 

On Tuesday, the superstar shared a snippet of a new track, “Slow Down Summer,” that will be released on Friday. Set in a small country town, the song captures a sweet summer love that the young couple at the forefront hopes doesn’t fade with the season. 

“Falling fast in a one lane town/Tangled up with your lips on mine/Never seen a brighter green than those eyes/And I put my jacket on your shoulder/Wishing the weather wasn’t getting colder/Letting you go/Holding onto each other/Closing our eyes sayin’/Slow down summer,” Thomas sings in the chorus, lip-syncing to the recording as he walks down a hallway.   

“New song dropping Friday. Anyone else wish they could Slow Down Summer?” Thomas ponders in the caption. 

“Omg I am so excited!!!!” writes one enthusiastic fan, with another calling it, “straight fire.” 

Recently, Thomas celebrated his 18th #1 hit with “Country Again,” the title track of his latest album, Country Again: Side A. He’s working on Side B, which is expected to be released later this year.

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Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich and Ozzy Osbourne are among the many members of the metal community paying tribute to beloved English rock journalist Malcolm Dome, who passed away recently at age 66.

Dome, who wrote for publications including Kerrang! and Classic Rock magazine, is credited with the first use of the term “thrash metal,” which came to describe the sound of metal giants including Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.

“Extremely sad to hear of Malcolm Dome’s passing,” Ulrich tweeted. “Not only was he an incredible talent who helped guide my relationship with heavy music, but he was also a great person. Today, I’m thinking of the fun, memorable times we spent together back in the day.”

Osbourne wrote, “Words cannot express how sorry I feel to hear about the passing of Malcolm Dome. Rest In Peace. God Bless.”

Here are a few other tributes to Dome:

Iron Maiden: “We are all very much saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of our friend Malcolm Dome. He was fearless, intrepid, passionate and forthright as a journalist and latterly a broadcaster and we respected him immensely.”

Mötley Crüe: “Sad to hear about the passing of Malcolm Dome. He was such an important figure for all things rock and metal and championed so many bands over the years. RIP Malcolm.”

Tony Iommi: “Malcolm was a lovely guy, he interviewed me many times and was always positive about the music. He was one of the first journalists to totally get metal. We even worked together last year when he helped me sort out my Wikipedia entry. Sadly missed.”

Geezer Butler: “So sad to hear of the passing of Malcolm Dome, one of rock and metal’s great journalists. It was always a pleasure giving interviews and generally having a chat. RIP Malcolm, you will be missed.”

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Carly Pearce has booked a major gig. 

The “Every Little Thing” singer has been tapped to perform the national anthem at game six of the World Series tonight. Carly will perform before the Atlanta Braves face off against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Her performance airs at 7:55 p.m. ET before the game begins at 8:09 p.m. ET on FOX.

“Honored and excited to have been asked to perform the National Anthem ahead of tomorrow’s @MLB#WorldSeries Game,” Carly wrote on Twitter Monday night.  

Georgia natives Zac Brown and Lauren Alaina recently performed the national anthem during the World Series. The Braves are currently leading the series 3-2.

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Lil Nas X recently revealed that he and his boyfriend have gone their separate ways. If you’re interested in stepping in, LNX also recently described his ideal partner.

“When the time is right, I want somebody who’s fun,” the Grammy winner told Entertainment Tonight. “Someone who’s always ready to try new stuff. Somebody’s who’s ready for me to become a different person every single year.”

Lil Nas X was last romantically linked to Yai Ariza, who costarred in his “That’s What I Want” music video. Although the two are no longer together, the rapper assured they are on “very good terms” and admits the two could reconcile “in the future.”

And while the “Industry Baby” star knows what he wants in a future relationship, he admitted he’s not ready to get involved with anyone at the moment. Lil Nas X said he is focusing on the success of his debut album, Montero, which allowed him to give back to the friends and family members who’ve supported him over the years.

“I do like spending money on myself too, don’t get me wrong, but there’s a greater feeling when you’re actually able to [give to] somebody that wouldn’t be able to buy something for themselves,” he said.

In addition, LNX said he was able to reconnect with his family when he visited his hometown in Lithia Springs, Georgia, and joked that “everybody’s actually into the music.”

“I’ll be honest, before this year my family was like, ‘OK, you make music that’s dope.’ But now they’re actually getting into the music and they love it as much as me. So that’s fire,” the 22-year-old explained, adding that when his family tries playing his new album, “I’m like ‘Turn it off. Not right now.'”

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With Gwen Stefani about to wrap up her ultra-successful Las Vegas residency at the end of the week, the singer is making sure to leave a lasting remark on a local charity.

At the start of her three-year residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the No Doubt frontwoman vowed to donate a portion of her ticket sales to the Vegas-based Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, which helps  children who are battling serious illnesses obtain life-saving medical treatment.

Stefani, 52, raised $185,000 for the charity and delivered the sizable check on October 23.

Prior to making her commitment to the charity, Gwen said, “Cure 4 The Kids, that has just been so inspiring… To actually be able to help children is just something I never thought I’d be able to do, and through music here I am. It’s just incredible. It’s easy, I just get up on stage and do my thing, and cut to, you know, we’re changing people’s lives, so that’s pretty crazy.”

Stefani’s connection to the charity goes back years. In 2019, the institution awarded her the Philanthropist of the Year Award.  In addition, Cure 4 Kids dedicated a patient exam room in her honor.

Gwen’s Just a Girl residency, which was originally slated to end in 2020 but was postponed because of the pandemic, will close this Saturday, November 6.

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