Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to members on Spotify and Apple Music, …

Shakira will revisit some of her biggest hits, including “Hips Don’t Lie,” with the help of Ed Sheeran and Beéle. This morning (Oct. 17), the Colombian pop icon announced that she will honor the anniversaries of two of her albums with a special EP. Earlier this month, Shakira celebrated the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough The post Shakira Is Revisiting …

Drake might finally be stepping back into the interview spotlight, but according to DJ Akademiks, the platform he’s considering will shock everyone. During a recent conversation on VladTV, Akademiks hinted… The post DJ Akademiks Hints Drake’s Next Interview Could Be with Media Powerhouse appeared first on .

David Berman died on my birthday. I found out about Berman’s passing in the early evening, while I was out for ice cream with my wife and kids in the suburbs of Columbus, OH. When we got home, I grabbed my laptop and threw together whatever reverent, sentimental, hopefully accurate and insightful words I could for Stereogum’s obituary. Like so …

Talk about never too late. But t is not Love Jones 2, but Nia Long and Larenz Tate are officially reuniting in a new romantic drama for Netflix, marking their first… The post Nia Long and Larenz Tate Set to Reignite in New Netflix Romance Film appeared first on .

Saweetie is setting the record straight after explosive allegations about her surfaced online this week. The “Icy Girl” artist made it clear she is not only denying the claims but… The post Saweetie Responds to Viral Claims and Confirms Legal Action Is Underway appeared first on .

Building on his momentum from earlier this year, K Camp’s KISS 6 (Deluxe) showcases an artist fully confident in his sound and vision for the future of rap. The project… The post K Camp Releases ‘KISS 6 (Deluxe)’ and Announces HBCU Performances appeared first on .

What was meant to be a night of music and celebration at Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX concert in New Orleans suddenly turned into a scene of chaos when a… The post Chaos Breaks Out in the Crowd at Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX Show in New Orleans appeared first on .

Gucci Mane is letting compassion and grace lead the way. During a recent sit-down on the Big Facts podcast with DJ Scream and Big Bank, the Atlanta icon opened up… The post Gucci Mane Chooses Grace After Young Thug’s Leaked Jail Call appeared first on .

T-Pain is bringing the vibes straight back to where it all began. The hitmaker returned to his hometown of Tallahassee, Florida, for a massive block party celebrating both his latest… The post T-Pain Brings the Party Home to Tallahassee as “Club Husband” Takes Over Socials appeared first on .