Stereogum — In a new interview with GQ, Diplo details his unsuccessful quest to collaborate with Rihanna. "I played her 'Lean On.' She was like, I don't do house music. I face-palmed so hard on that one," he begins. "Another time I had a session with her, and Fu... more info

DJmag — He also says he hates the EDM scene and thinks festivals are "not fun"... more info

Core News — “Diplo & Friends exclusively in the mix, this week with Dr. Fresch and Bad Royale going in! Expect new music and exclusives from the likes of Redlight, Chris Lake, DJ Zinc, Sinden, Moksi, Tchami, Wax Motif, M.I.A., DJ Snake, French Montana, Major L... more info

DJmag — The Mad Decent bossman responds to new Viceland show... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What’s more obnoxious than a superstar DJ with an outsized ego and a confetti cannon? A television series about a superstar DJ with an outsized ego and a confetti cannon. Viceland’s new scripted comedy, “What Would Diplo Do?,â€... more info

Core News — “Diplo & Friends exclusively in the mix, this week with DISTRUCTION BOYZ and Tujamo going in! Expect new music and exclusives from the likes of Babes Wodumo, Cruel Boyz, DJ Lazz, Rude Boyz, D-DOTs, CID, Tchami, Travis Scott, Dirtcaps, Major Lazer, ... more info

KEXP Seattle — Energy. That’s what a good live performance boils down to, and that’s what both Diet Cig and Diplo (who have little more than the letter “D” in common) delivered at the Capitol Hill Block Party on Sunday night. Performing in completely differ... more info

New York Times — He plays the pop-star D.J. on a new series from Viceland. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Among tens of thousands of people at Shaun White’s Air & Style at Exposition Park back in February, a man in a black shirt and matching baseball hat reading “Decent” across the front is running along the front barricades, collectin... more info

Discobelle.net — London based artists Ayelle and Calper have linked up yet again to release the lead single off their Feels EP “Without Me,” which comes out August 4th. The two have covered Kanye West’s “Real Friends,” DJ Snake’s “Middle” and Skrillex... more info