Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed that ongoing health challenges within the band were behind their absence from Ozzy Osbourne’s highly anticipated farewell concert in Birmingham, England earlier this month. The show, titled Back to the Beginning, brought together a historic lineup of rock icons including Metallica, Slayer, and... Read More »
After a five-year hiatus from releasing a full-length album, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker appears to be signaling that new music is imminent. On July 13, Parker took to Instagram to share a rare glimpse into his creative life, posting a carousel of personal and professional snapshots under the understated caption:... Read More »
After years under the direction of manager Scooter Braun, Justin Bieber has stepped into a new era of artistic freedom that it’s fully on display in his latest album, Swag. Released on Friday, the 21-track project marks Bieber’s first full-length album in four years and is being heralded by those... Read More »
Bad Bunny began a landmark residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on Friday night, marking the start of a 30-show run that sets a new precedent for live performance on the island. The series, titled No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí ("I Don’t Want to Leave... Read More »
Yungblud has postponed two of his U.K. tour dates as he deals with a recurring bout of tonsillitis. The British rocker announced the cancellation of his July 10 show in Dundee, Scotland, followed by the postponement of his July 11 concert in Liverpool, citing ongoing health concerns and medical advice... Read More »
After a five-year recording hiatus, Deftones are back. The influential alt-metal band has officially announced their new studio album, Private Music, due out August 22 via Reprise and Warner Records. Alongside the announcement, the group unveiled the album’s lead single, “My Mind Is a Mountain,” offering fans their first taste... Read More »
Fresh off the success of Wicked, director Jon M. Chu is already working on his next high-profile project: a live-action Hot Wheels movie. Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel announced the collaboration this week, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Chu’s own Electric Somewhere producing. Writers Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier,... Read More »
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Karol G and Tiësto over their 2021 dance hit “Don’t Be Shy,” issuing a sharply worded opinion that questioned both the legal foundation of the case and the credibility of the plaintiff’s designated music expert. The lawsuit was... Read More »
Temple University is adding a new offering to its growing catalog of hip-hop-focused academic courses, this time, centered around Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Titled “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City,” the course will debut in the Fall 2025 semester and will be led by Professor Timothy Welbeck,... Read More »
Paul McCartney is heading back on the road. The former Beatle has officially announced the North American leg of his Got Back 2025 tour, marking his first full U.S. tour in four years. The 19-date run kicks off September 29 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, the first time... Read More »
