During her Lifetimes Tour stop in Detroit, Katy Perry paused her performance to assist a young fan who fainted onstage just moments before a scheduled duet. The incident occurred Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena during the “Choose Your Own Adventure” segment of the show, in which Perry invites fans... Read More »
The second day of Lollapalooza 2025 delivered a dynamic mix of nostalgia and firsts as the festival continued in Chicago’s Grant Park. Thursday’s highlights included Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated Lolla Chicago debut, Korn’s long-awaited return after nearly three decades, and standout sets from Bleachers, T-Pain, and Djo. Olivia Rodrigo Makes... Read More »
Cardi B secured a series of favorable rulings on Wednesday as a Los Angeles County judge sided with her legal team ahead of an upcoming civil trial over allegations that the rapper assaulted a security guard at a Beverly Hills medical building in 2018. The lawsuit, filed by Emani Ellis... Read More »
Gracie Abrams surprised Lollapalooza attendees on Thursday night by bringing out Robyn for an unannounced performance of the Swedish artist’s 2010 single “Dancing on My Own.” The collaboration took place on the main stage at Grant Park during Abrams’ set, which led into Tyler, the Creator’s headlining slot. Before the... Read More »
Halsey is commemorating a decade since the release of her breakthrough debut, Badlands, with an expansive anniversary project that brings together demos, rarities, orchestral versions, and live recordings, offering a detailed retrospective of the album that launched her career. Set for release on August 29, Badlands: Anthology will be issued... Read More »
Lollapalooza 2025 began its four-day run in Grant Park on Thursday with a lineup that underscored both the festival’s genre diversity and its continued embrace of pop and country artists on its main stages. Day One featured the return of Tyler, the Creator, following his abrupt cancellation last year, and... Read More »
Felix “Fefe” Burgos, the choreographer behind the viral moves in Rauw Alejandro’s “Touching the Sky” music video, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Epic Games, claiming the developer unlawfully used his choreography in the popular video game Fortnite without his consent. The legal complaint, filed this week, accuses Epic... Read More »
The Foo Fighters have officially named Ilan Rubin as their new drummer following the departure of Josh Freese earlier this year. Rubin, best known for his long-standing work with Nine Inch Nails, will join the band as they enter their fourth decade together. Freese, meanwhile, is set to return to... Read More »
Nearly three decades after the murder of Tupac Shakur shocked the music world, the lone man charged in connection with the 1996 killing is asking Nevada’s highest court to dismiss the case against him. Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis filed an appeal this week with the Nevada Supreme Court,... Read More »
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour has officially made history, becoming the highest-grossing country tour of all time. According to Billboard Boxscore, the tour generated $407.6 million across just 32 performances, drawing more than 1.6 million attendees. The achievement not only solidifies the commercial impact of Beyoncé’s latest creative chapter but also... Read More »
Hayley Williams has unveiled her most ambitious solo release since 2021 but not through traditional streaming platforms. Instead, the Paramore frontwoman debuted a 17-track collection via a private audio player embedded on her official website, accessible only through a code distributed with the latest product launch from her haircare brand,... Read More »
TikTok is expanding its role in the music discovery space through a new partnership with iHeartRadio. The two companies have announced Next Up: Live Music, a live-streamed singing competition designed to spotlight emerging artists on TikTok Live. The series will run through September and culminate in a finale performance at... Read More »
Actor Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at Wembley Stadium on July 25 to attend one of the most anticipated concerts of the year: the reunion show of legendary Britpop band Oasis. Cruise was spotted in the crowd, marking a notable intersection between Hollywood stardom and U.K. rock royalty, especially... Read More »
Slipknot is marking 25 years since the release of their groundbreaking self-titled debut album with a comprehensive reissue packed with rare and unreleased material. Set for release on September 5, the Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition) will feature more than 40 previously unheard recordings, offering a deep dive into the early... Read More »
Phil Collins is recovering from knee surgery, his representatives confirmed this week, pushing back against widespread online speculation that the iconic musician had been placed in hospice care. Over the weekend, social media platforms were flooded with unverified claims that Collins, 73, was receiving end-of-life care, prompting concern among fans... Read More »
