Adele, Justin Bieber and Coldplay have all been announced as performers for the 2016 Brit Awards. The annual awards show, which celebrates artists from the UK, will be held at London’s O2 Arena on February 24.Scott Weiland’s cause of death has been officially revealed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis. The singer, who passed away on December 3, died due to “an accidental overdose of cocaine, ethanol and, methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA).” His history of previous substance abuse and health issues were also cited as contributing to his death.
A number of musicians have covered “I Love You All The Time” by Eagles of Death Metal for the Play It Forward campaign. Led by Josh Homme, all royalties and proceeds from the cover tunes will go to the family members of those killed in the November 13 terrorist attack at the Bataclan in Paris. Florence + The Machine, Kings of Leon, Jimmy Eat World and My Morning Jacket are among the artists who have already released their covers. Pearl Jam will offer a live version as well through their own website, with a B-side solo version from their drummer Matt Cameron.
Riding the success of their hit single “Renegades,” X Ambassadors have announced a spring headlining tour for 2016. The trek kicks off on March 11 in Atlanta and runs up to April 10 in Indianapolis. The band will also open for Muse throughout January and February and play a handful of festival dates in early 2016 as well.
