Danny Elfman has announced Bigger. Messier., a brand new genre-defying album of remixed and reimagined versions of songs from his acclaimed 2021 record Big Mess and shared the first track, "Kick Me" featuring the legendary Iggy Pop.

Danny Elfman has announced Bigger. Messier., a brand new genre-defying album of remixed and reimagined versions of songs from his acclaimed 2021 record Big Mess and shared the first track, "Kick Me" featuring the legendary Iggy Pop.

The re-envisioned version of "Kick Me" brings out Iggy's signature conversational essence along with instrumental contributions from Leron Thomas.

"Kick me/ I'm a celebrity," Iggy says, before drawling like a game show announcer, "Losers not invited." It's a pretty funny mashup, especially when the artist growls, "I'm a selfish asshole" over Elfman's frenetic strings.

The 21-track record features collaborations and guest vocal features from a slew of artists including Trent Reznor, HEALTH, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Zach Hill of Death Grips, Xiu Xiu, Squarepusher, Ghostemane and several others.

Bigger. Messier. will be out on August 12 via ANTI-/Epitaph Records, and distributed by Republic. It will be available in vinyl, CD and digital formats, with two exclusive bonus tracks featured on the digital edition.

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Gene Simmons has revealed that KISS plan to add "another 100 cities" before wrapping up their "End of the Road Tour."

Gene Simmons has revealed that KISS plan to add "another 100 cities" before wrapping up their "End of the Road Tour."

In an interview with YouTube channel Chaoszine, Simmons said he was unsure when the band would actually end their farewell tour.

"We don't know. We've never retired before. This is our first time," Simmons said. "It's like painting a painting or writing a book. When somebody says, 'When is it gonna be finished?' You're in the middle of it; you don't know."

"The crew is happy. Everybody's happy. So we've decided to add another 100 cities before we stop. I don't know how long that's gonna take," he added.

KISS' farewell tour was originally set to conclude on July 21, 2021, but it was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group finally returned to the road last fall, which included several postponements due to Simmons, frontman Paul Stanley and various crew members contracting COVID.

Expanding the tour by another 100 cities would probably bring the tour's end date past the 50th anniversary of KISS' first show on January 30, 2023.

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Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Finneas and Sheryl Crow have joined NBC's upcoming "Ukraine: Answering the Call," a special program that aims to raise awareness and funds for Ukraine.

Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Finneas and Sheryl Crow have joined NBC's upcoming "Ukraine: Answering the Call," a special program that aims to raise awareness and funds for Ukraine.

They join previously announced stars including José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley, Rosie Perez and more.

"Ukraine: Answering the Call," which airs Sunday, July 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, is an hour-long event that aims to raise awareness and educate audiences, plus raise funds for those whose lives have been impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address Americans during the special and will encourage them to use their voices to fight for peace.

Following the event, the entire program will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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