Miles Davis was born in Alton, Illinois on May 26, 1926, and the Miles Davis estate and Sony Music — and probably to a lesser degree Warner Bros., which owns his last few releases — are celebrating the legendary trumpeter’s centennial this year. I fully expect to see a ton of reissues, and possibly some new vault material, all year …

I was mightily impressed by Maintenant Jamais, last year’s album from francophone Montreal psych band Population II. They’re following it up this April with a new EP, Gimmicks. Lead single “Magouilleux” sits in the middle of the five-song tracklist, and it makes for a sprawling centerfold. Powered by bleary keyboards and propulsive bass, the track… The post Population II Announce …

Toto members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro wrote “Africa,” the band’s immortal 1982 chart-topper, because Paich had just seen a late-night TV documentary about poverty in Africa and because he was excited to try out the horn sounds that he could make on a new polyphonic keyboard that he’d just bought. Paich and Porcaro had never been to Africa when …

The 79th British Academy Film Awards, aka the BAFTAs, went down Sunday night at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another was the night’s biggest winner, earning Best Picture and Best Director. Fresh off his Grammys wins, Ludwig Göransson’s Sinners won Best Original Music (there is no category for best song at the BAFTAs). British screen …

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Mexican authorities confirmed Sunday that Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The Defense Department described the action as… The post Mexico Announces Killing of CJNG Cartel Leader “El Mencho” in Military Operation appeared first on .

Rumors of tension between J. Cole and JAY-Z appear to be nothing more than internet speculation. Fans began questioning the relationship after Cole parted ways with Roc Nation and referenced… The post J. Cole’s Manager Shuts Down JAY-Z Beef Rumors With Blunt Response appeared first on .

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is officially preparing to step back into professional boxing. Just days before his 49th birthday, the undefeated champion announced plans to end his retirement and resume his… The post Floyd Mayweather Announces Pro Boxing Return Ahead of Mike Tyson Exhibition appeared first on .

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation in the state of Jalisco, marking a major… The post Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation as Violence Erupts Across Mexico appeared first on .

An overnight gathering on Jacksonville’s East Side turned violent after midnight Sunday, leaving four people shot as authorities continue searching for a suspect. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 12 to… The post Four Shot at East Jacksonville Gathering Held in Memory of Lil Poppa appeared first on .