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Dave Grohl has confirmed that the Foo Fighters have completed work on a new studio album, signaling the band’s first full-length release since 2023’s But Here We Are. The news came during a concert in Tasmania over the weekend, where Grohl told the audience that new music is finished and... Read More »
Last fall, Abbey Road Studios hosted an unusual convergence of artists working toward a shared purpose. Over several days in late November 2025, musicians from across generations gathered to record HELP(2), a compilation album benefiting War Child UK. The project, set for release on March 6, features new songs and... Read More »
Charli XCX addressed the autobiographical elements of her new film, The Moment, and reflected on her growing acting ambitions during a press conference at the Sundance Film Festival, where the quasi-mockumentary premiered Friday. During a post-screening Q&A, Charli XCX was asked how closely the exaggerated version of herself depicted in... Read More »
Nicki Minaj has paid a long-outstanding civil judgment that nearly resulted in the court-ordered sale of her $20 million Hidden Hills mansion, resolving a legal dispute stemming from allegations of an assault involving her husband at a 2019 concert in Germany. The resolution came just before a Los Angeles Superior... Read More »
Pras Michel has been denied bail while he appeals his conviction and 14-year federal prison sentence stemming from a sweeping foreign influence and financial crimes case, according to a ruling issued Tuesday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly concluded that Michel failed to meet... Read More »
Slipknot has voluntarily dismissed a federal lawsuit it filed against the owner of Slipknot.com, ending, at least for now, a legal dispute over a domain the band alleged was being used to sell unauthorized merchandise. According to court filings, attorneys for Slipknot, operating through its corporate entity Slipknot, Inc., submitted... Read More »
Renée Fleming has become the latest high-profile performer to withdraw from scheduled appearances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, amid ongoing turmoil following a major leadership overhaul tied to President Donald Trump. The Grammy-winning soprano canceled her planned performances set for late May, where she was... Read More »
Francis Buchholz, the bassist whose steady, understated playing anchored the Scorpions through their most commercially successful era, died Thursday following a private battle with cancer. His family confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media. He was 71. “He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love,” the statement... Read More »
Drake has formally appealed the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, arguing that a federal judge’s ruling shielding Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” sets a troubling legal precedent for the music industry. In a 60-page appellate brief filed this week with the U.S. Court of... Read More »
Eagles have set a new benchmark in recorded music history. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Thursday that the band’s 1976 compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) has been certified quadruple diamond, marking more than 40 million units sold in the United States. With that milestone, the album is... Read More »
Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer, a milestone that places her among the youngest honorees in the institution’s history and underscores the breadth and durability of her songwriting career. Swift, 36, will be honored as part of the Hall’s Class of 2026, alongside... Read More »
Heather Taylor has refiled a civil lawsuit accusing musician Tommy Lee of sexually assaulting her during a helicopter flight more than two decades ago, relying on a new California statute that reopened the door for previously time-barred claims. Taylor initially brought the lawsuit in 2023, alleging that Lee assaulted her... Read More »
Kesha has publicly expressed support for Kim Petras after the pop artist accused her record label of delaying the release of her next album and restricting her creative autonomy. On Tuesday, Petras shared a series of posts on X stating that her forthcoming album has been finished for six months... Read More »
Soulja Boy has signed an exclusive partnership with Kick, aligning himself with the rapidly growing streaming service as it continues to challenge Twitch’s long-standing dominance. The deal was announced Tuesday, Jan. 19, with Soulja Boy confirming the partnership through a video posted on social media. While financial details were not... Read More »
Poison’s long-anticipated 40th anniversary tour will not move forward, according to comments from drummer Rikki Rockett, who says the band was unable to reach an agreement over how touring revenue would be divided. Rockett addressed the issue candidly in a recent interview with Page Six, confirming months of speculation that... Read More »