Stereogum — The first voice we hear rapping on Prima Donna, the new Vince Staples EP, does not belong to Vince Staples. Instead, it belongs to André 3000, and it comes from a song that André made before he added the 3000 to his name. It’s the whole final ver... more info

Stereogum — If Vince Staples wanted to give up music tomorrow and become a comedian, he’d probably be able to make a pretty good go at it. (He shouldn’t do that — we have that new Prima Donna EP coming next week! — but, still.) In a new video series call... more info

Consequence of Sound — Featuring contributions from ASAP Rocky and James Blake. more info

Stereogum — Last year, the young Long Beach rapper Vince Staples released Summertime ’06, one of the best albums that 2016 had to offer. And just now, out of the blue, he’s announced plans to follow it up with a new EP called Prima Donna, which will be out i... more info

Guardian Music — Despite having reputation for supreme talent, Kramer’s limited repertoire may hinder him in what will undoubtedly prove a demanding role as artistic directorAlthough many names were circulating in anticipation of ENO’s announcement of a... more info

Guardian Music — St John at Hackney, LondonWainwright’s high-risk labour of love pays off as he corrals opera stars, actors and Florence Welch into luscious arrangements of the Bard’s classic poemsWere most pop artists to record an album of Shakespearea... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Rufus Wainwright has launched an online campaign to fund the recording of his opera.The Canadian star composed Prima Donna himself and... more info

People.com — The 16-year-old reality star supposedly had a fit and told her host, "Do you know who I am?" more info

Guardian Music — The singer talks over lunch about music, marriage and fatherhoodI have horrifying cholesterol levels," says Rufus Wainwright, noting burrata on the menu at La Petite Maison in Mayfair and wondering whether to order the rich, creamy cheese. "I should ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Rufus Wainwright in Brooklyn (more by David Andrako) Rufus Wainwright's Prima Donna opera is currently running live at BAM. The NY Times was at opening night and unfortunately wasn't impressed. The Daily News has a review too. Check BAM's site... more info