Random Music News for Monday, November 7, 2016

Just one more day to the US election. I know, I know. I wish it could go on longer, too. And now, the music news…

1. This punk band has put a hex on Donald Trump.
2. Did Jay Z’s appearance at a Clinton rally help or hurt her?
3. Rihanna has won the coveted Shoe of the Year award. Wait–what?
4. Courtney Love is now doing Shakespeare.Again:wait–what?
5. Mariah Carey was reportedly paid $1 million to perform two songs at the unveiling of the Saks Fifth Avenue/Hudson’s Bay Christmas windows. At least that’s what I’ve been told…
6. Meanwhile, she has a crazy prenup with James Packer.
7. This BBC news presented just stole my heart for doing this with the Sex Pistols.
8. The rotary phone is back, apparently. How do I text with this thing again?
9. Metallica’s James Hetfield says that Kim looks like Kanye in drag. (Via Tom)
10. Bat Out of Hell, the musical.
11. “My 9-year-old daughter is a terrible singer. Do I tell her?”
12. Authors, poets and musicians pick their favorite songwriter.
13. Cool! Thurston Moore (ex-Sonic Youth) performing in the studio. (Via Michael)
14. An interesting article on the art of DJing.
15. Bad Company’s Mick Ralphs has suffered a stroke.
16. Let’s talk a look at some James Hetfield-related Metallica memes.
17. Prince Charles’ dance moves.
18. How to smell music.