Enter the world of a stoner in Wiz Khalifa‘s new music video for “Red Eye.”
Directed by Jo Lenz and Torin “ODB” Harris, the clip finds Wiz performing in front of a small band and hanging out with a group of women partying and smoking his Khalifa Kush.
“Always getting to the point, always rolling up a joint/ Always able to supply what they wantin,'” he raps. “Always staying on my grind, this ain’t comfort/ Wanted kush, make sure they got what they come for.”
The music video ends with each person at the table turning into a different mammal.
“Red Eye” appears on Wiz’s latest album, Kush + Orange Juice 2, the sequel to his 2010 mixtape.
He’s currently on the road with Sean Paul as part of his Good Vibes Only Tour: Smoker’s Edition.
Following his exit from Pearl Jam, drummer Matt Cameron is getting back onstage.
Cameron has announced a show with his side project Is This Real?, which began as a tribute to the band Wipers. The concert takes place Sept. 13 at the Seattle venue The Triple Door.
The bill also includes Hiro Yamamoto, who previously played with Cameron as the original bassist for Soundgarden.
Cameron announced earlier in July that he’d left Pearl Jam after 27 years playing with Eddie Vedder and company. He later clarified that, despite the Pearl Jam departure, he’s “still an active musician.”
Both Cameron and Yamamoto will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as members of Soundgarden in November.
T-Pain and GloRilla will soon be in the same building, and it’s not to perform their “I Luv Her” collab. The two artists have been named honorees for the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. T-Pain will receive the President’s Award for his career and veteran status in the game, while Glo will be given the BMI Impact Award for her creative vision and influence on the future of music.
“T-Pain’s creative vision and unwavering commitment to pushing musical boundaries continue to resonate with multiple generations of fans around the world,” said Catherine Brewton, vice president of creative at BMI.
“This year’s Impact Award recipient GloRilla’s bold voice and fearless creativity is currently shaping and inspiring the future of hip-hop, making her the perfect choice for this honor,” Brewton continued. “It’s going to be an incredible night highlighting the exceptional artistry of all BMI’s award-winning songwriters, producers, and publishers, who are the creative visionaries of the music industry.”
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards are set to take place Aug. 28 in LA.
British singer Paul Mario Day, who was the original lead singer for Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 69.
Day’s death was revealed in a tribute posted on the Facebook page of British glam band Sweet, which Day joined in 1985. According to the post, Day “passed away peacefully at his home in Australia.”
“IN 1985 Mick Tucker and myself put together the first new line-up of Sweet after the hiatus of the original band,” Sweet guitarist Andy Scott writes. “We needed a singer and when Paul arrived for the audition we looked no further.”
Day toured Australia and Europe with Sweet, and appeared on the band’s 1989 live album and DVD Live at the Marquee, with Scott noting Day’s vocals have “stood the test of time.”
Day was the lead singer of Iron Maiden from December 1975 to October 1976 before he was replaced by Dennis Wilcock. He went on to form the British heavy metal band More, before joining Sweet.
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All That Remains guitarist Jason Richardson is no longer in the band.
A statement posted to ATR’s Facebook reads, “All That Remains and Jason Richardson have decided to part ways as Jason focuses on his own projects.”
“We love him and are grateful for the time, music, and memories we’ve shared,” the post continues. “We wish him nothing but success and happiness moving forward. We’re so excited to see what he has in store for the music world and we’re absolutely sure it is going to blow our collective minds.”
Richardson joined All That Remains following the 2018 death of guitarist Oli Herbert. He plays on the latest ATR record, Antifragile, which was released in January.
Richardson just put out a cover of the Harry Potter song “Hedwig’s Theme” earlier in July.
The pop girlies were out to support Lady Gaga Monday. Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and Addison Raewere all spotted in attendance at Gaga’s Mayhem Ball show in Los Angeles.
The Weeknd received the key to Toronto at a private ceremony Saturday for his musical accomplishments, charitable efforts and dedication to giving back to the city. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow presented him the award in front of youth from West Scarborough and Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute. “I’m deeply honored to receive the Key to the City,” he said in a statement. “It feels good to be home. Toronto is where I found my voice, and I’m committed to helping the next generation find theirs.”
Black Veil Brides have premiered a new video capturing the live debut of the band’s latest single, “Hallelujah.”
The performance took place during BVB’s set at Warped Tour in Long Beach, California, on Saturday. You can watch the official live video on YouTube.
The studio version of “Hallelujah” dropped earlier in July. It marks the first preview of the next Black Veil Brides album, the follow-up to 2021’s The Phantom Tomorrow.
Frontman Andy Biersack previously described the album as “the heaviest and most vitriolic BVB record by far but more importantly I believe it is the most sincere and honest record we have ever made.”
Look at him now: Busta Rhymes will soon have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is set to receive his star in the category of Recording on Friday on Hollywood Boulevard. Big Boy will take on hosting duties, while Chris Rock, LL Cool J and Chuck D will share some words about their famous friend.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be adding Busta Rhymes, one of Hip-Hop’s most enduring and electrifying voices, as a new member of Hollywood’s iconic sidewalk,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. ”His talent and influence are undeniable. His star on the Walk of Fame will stand as a testament to his lasting impact on hip-hop music and how important it is to the American culture.”
The ceremony, taking place at 11:30 a.m. PT, will be streamed live on walkoffame.com, and Busta tells CBS News it will be a “very incredible day.” He says he’s “just glad that they finally decided it was time for me [to receive a star]” 35 years into his professional music career.
Busta’s impending Walk of Fame honor arrives as he prepares for his new album, Vengeance, which he says will come out in September. He shares with CBS News what fans can expect from the project.
“I just want people to know that everything that you have grown to know and love me for is gonna be a part of this package,” Busta says, noting there will also “be a whole lot of things that I’m finally becoming comfortable enough to share and creatively add to the legacy.”
“I just hope people appreciate the full course meal of hors d’oeuvres and a dessert,” Busta says.
As part of the continuing celebration of the 40th anniversary of Taking Heads‘ iconic concert film, Stop Making Sense, the band’s keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison is set to host a series of special screenings of the film.
In addition to showing the newly restored 4K version, the screenings will include an appearance by Harrison, who’ll share some introductory remarks, behind-the-scenes stories and sit for a Q&A with audiences.
The screenings kick off Sept. 11 in Concord, New Hampshire, and include stops in California, Texas and Florida before wrapping Jan. 17 in Bellingham, Washington.
A ticket presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday. More information and a complete list of screenings can be found at jerry-harrison.com.
Released in 1984, Stop Making Sense was recorded over three shows at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre in December 1983. It is considered by many to be the greatest concert film of all time. In 2021, it was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry.
The newly restored 4K version of Stop Making Sense had its premiere at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival, with the four members of Talking Heads – Harrison, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz — reuniting for the event. The band went on to host several other screenings of the film.
As July’s about to turn to August, Carly Pearce has already finished one tour and started another.
“Have had the best summer so far!” she shared on Instagram. “We wrapped up our run on the road with [Cody Johnson]—his crowd was so much fun. Now we’re spending the second half of the summer out with [Little Big Town].”
“Here’s a look at the shows, life, and everything in between,” she added, along with a slideshow that includes Opry moments with Tigirlily Gold, a childhood photo, some abandoned hair extensions and a whole lot more.
Just a few days earlier, Carly “hard launched” her new relationship by sharing a photo with her new boyfriend, identified by People as entrepreneur Jordan Karcher.
