Missy Elliott Is Back With New Video, Documentary

Last night Missy Elliott released “I’m Better,” a new song and video featuring the song's producer, Lamb. The sparse, downtempo track creeps along with clinks of keys and surges of bass, while the video is vintage Missy, depicting backup dancers in stunning outfits suspended by ropes, underwater, and on exercise balls. Along with the track comes an announcement of a soon-to-be-released Missy documentary; watch the trailer here and listen to Missy and other artists discussing her ground-breaking work - some describe her as “a creative genius” and “extraterrestrial.”

Madonna Gives Speech Women’s March In D.C.

“Good did not win this election, but good will win in the end,” she began. The speech resulted in Madonna’s songs being banned from the radio station Texarkana’s Hits 105. Apparently they weren’t happy with the speech’s profanity, and that she said she had thought about blowing up the White House. Hey, we’ve all been there. Watch the speech below:

Lily Allen Protests With Rufus Wainwright Cover
“I’m going to a town that’s already been burnt down.” Lily Allen turned Rufus Wainwright’s “Going to a Town” into a political protest, singing its poignant lyrics over Mark Ronson’s subtle string arrangements. The accompanying black and white video shows footage from the London Women’s March, where she also performed the song. Check out the video, which was directed by Bafic:

Other Highlights

Scottish scientists prove that dogs love reggae & soft rock, Father John Misty shares Trump-skewering video "Pure Comedy" and announces album of same name, Angel Olsen releases a video for "Pops," Ray Davies announces a new album and Manu Chao releases new songs, Juggalos will march in protest of Trump, this Charlie XCX/Kyary Kyray Pamyu video is "Crazy Crazy," and I highly recommend you check out this benefit show with Shilpa Ray tonight.

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