Kevin Garrett Embraces His Flaws on Brooding New EP 'Made Up Lost Time': Listen

As the coronavirus pandemic sparks a host of cancellations of industry events from SXSW and MIPTV to TV upfronts — scrambling travel plans and leaving people chasing hotel and plane refunds — it is affecting the entertainment world in more quotidian ways, as more and more people work to get a handle on exactly how to enact social distancing behaviors.

Comic and actor Matt Lucas has joined The Great British Bake Off as co-host alongside Noel Fielding, replacing Sandi Toksvig who previously revealed she was stepping down in January. Best known in the U.K.

Hamilton Leithauser, formerly of the Walkmen, has announced a new album due next month. It’s called The Loves of Your Life and it’s out April 10 on Glassnote. He’s also shared the record’s second track, “Isabella,” which he teased with a funny, haircut-focused video starring Maggie Rogers. Hear the song and watch the video below.

Lil Uzi Vert has released his new album Eternal Atake. The record’s arrival comes as a bit of a surprise, as Uzi never revealed a formal release date.

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services.

Chromatics have shared another new track. Take a listen to “Famous Monsters” and its instrumental counterpart below.

A jury officially decided that former PBS host Tavis Smiley will have to pay about $1.5 million to his former employer after he was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct. Smiley was suspended in December 2017.

A jury officially decided that former PBS host Tavis Smiley will have to pay about $1.5 million to his former employer after he was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct. Smiley was suspended in December 2017.

A jury officially decided that former PBS host Tavis Smiley will have to pay about $1.5 million to his former employer after he was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct. Smiley was suspended in December 2017. The network ultimately removed him after several credible allegations of misconduct came to light at the height of the #MeToo movement, which saw several powerful people in show business and politics lose their positions as accusers felt emboldened to come forward.

Sigur Rós’ Jónsi and Swedish artist Carl Michael von Hausswolff have announced their second Dark Morph album. Dark Morph II is out May 1 via Pomperipossa, the label led by von Hausswolff’s daughter Anna von Hausswolff. Hear the duo’s new song “Dark Wave” below.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard admits he's considering his Ibrox future after axing AWOL Alfredo Morelos then seeing his side crash out of the Scottish Cup.

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services.

Throwing Muses have announced Sun Racket, their first new album in seven years. The 10-song LP is due out May 22 via Rough Trade. Check out the first single “Dark Blue” below.

Kobe Bryant's legacy still lives on. On Monday, a public memorial service was held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the life of the late Lakers icon and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant.

Rod Stewart appears to perform a Nazi salute before striking a security guard in surveillance footage released from his New Year's Eve spat with a staffer at a swanky Florida resort.

Rod Stewart appears to perform a Nazi salute before striking a security guard in surveillance footage released from his New Year's Eve spat with a staffer at a swanky Florida resort.

Rod Stewart appears to perform a Nazi salute before striking a security guard in surveillance footage released from his New Year's Eve spat with a staffer at a swanky Florida resort.