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One of London's most storied music venues has returned to life under its original name, marking a significant moment for the city's grassroots music scene. Camden's legendary Barfly officially reopened its doors on Monday evening, June 22, after operating under the name The Camden Assembly for several years. The venue's... Read More »
Olivia Rodrigo's first attempt at launching her own music festival proved to be an instant success, with tickets to her newly announced Daisy Chain Fields festival selling out in just half an hour. As of June 24, every ticket tier for the event has moved into waitlist status, leaving countless... Read More »
Doja Cat is pushing back against a wave of fan excitement this week after a batch of supposedly leaked songs began circulating across social media, only for the artist to reveal that none of the material actually came from her. The confusion started when several accounts on X began posting... Read More »
Phoebe Bridgers is breaking her silence with a new full-length record, and fans of the singer-songwriter finally have a release date to circle on their calendars. The musician confirmed this week that her long-rumored third solo album, titled Lost Weekend, will arrive on Aug. 14 through Dead Oceans, the independent... Read More »
A new chapter in the Blair Witch franchise is officially heading to theaters, and it arrives with a built-in challenge that the original film never had to face: figuring out how a found-footage horror movie functions in a world where everyone carries a smartphone. The reboot is set to open... Read More »
Missy Elliott is set to add another major honor to her decades-long career, as the groundbreaking rapper and producer will receive the Amazon Music Visionary Icon Award at the 10th annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders awards brunch. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 26, 2026,... Read More »
A growing debate surrounding Kanye West's planned return to the stage has reached Texas, where San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is publicly calling for the cancellation of the rapper's upcoming Fourth of July concert at the Alamodome. The mayor voiced her opposition this week, arguing that a city-owned venue... Read More »
After years of rumors, false starts, and cautious comments from cast members, Big Little Lies appears to be taking a significant step toward returning to television. Reese Witherspoon has confirmed that a third season of the acclaimed HBO drama is actively in development, offering the strongest indication yet that audiences... Read More »
The Rolling Stones may not be finished performing live, but according to Keith Richards, the band's days of large-scale international touring could be nearing an end. In a new interview with Uncut, the legendary guitarist said the physical demands of travel have become increasingly difficult, raising doubts about whether the... Read More »
Thirty years after the release of Reasonable Doubt, the album that introduced Jay-Z to the world and laid the foundation for one of the most successful careers in music history, the rapper is celebrating the milestone with a series of events across New York City, including a renewed partnership with... Read More »
Olivia Rodrigo is expanding her influence beyond the charts and the touring circuit with the launch of her own music festival, a one-day event built around an all-women lineup and a charitable mission. The singer announced Monday that Daisy Chain Fields will take place Aug. 29 at Great Park in... Read More »
Diane Warren is among the many music industry figures reflecting on the legacy of Clive Davis following the legendary record executive's death at the age of 94. In a heartfelt tribute shared Monday, the acclaimed songwriter described Davis not only as a professional mentor but as a deeply personal presence... Read More »
SZA has intensified her criticism of artificial intelligence in music, using a series of social media posts this week to condemn the use of copyrighted songs in AI training datasets and urge fellow musicians to reject the technology altogether. The Grammy-winning singer said her latest frustration stemmed from discovering that... Read More »
One of the most recognizable symbols from Ozzy Osbourne’s final chapter will soon become part of a permanent public tribute to the heavy metal pioneer. The bat-shaped throne Osbourne used during his final live appearances is set to join the “Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero” exhibition at Birmingham Museum &... Read More »
Kylie Minogue is returning to the big screen with a new feature film that will pair the pop icon with an unlikely co-star: Quentin Tarantino. The singer and actress has joined the cast of Tangled Up in Blue, an upcoming drama from Welsh filmmaker Jamie Adams. The project, which takes... Read More »