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In an era where nearly every corner of a live event ends up online, some of the most memorable moments aren’t happening onstage. Instead, they unfold in the crowd, whether it’s someone filming with outdated tech or a fan holding up an oversized tablet. But this week, one particularly unexpected... Read More »
Dave Burgess, the guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter whose work with the Champs helped propel the 1958 instrumental “Tequila” into an enduring pop-culture staple, has died. He was 90. His death on Oct. 19 was confirmed in an obituary published by the Anglin Funeral Home in Dover, Tennessee. Burgess presided over... Read More »
Limp Bizkit will no longer perform in Estonia next year, after past comments from frontman Fred Durst expressing support for Russia resurfaced and prompted swift backlash. The band had been scheduled to appear at Tallinn’s Unibet Arena on May 31, 2026. However, the concert’s event page has since been updated... Read More »
Ariana Grande experienced an alarming encounter at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore when a man broke through the fan line and grabbed her during the event’s yellow-carpet arrivals. The incident, which occurred as the cast greeted fans outside the venue, prompted a swift response from co-star Cynthia Erivo,... Read More »
Cardi B’s legal team is pushing back against an effort to reopen her recently settled civil case, calling the move “absurd” and “entirely frivolous.” The security guard who accused the rapper of assaulting her outside a Beverly Hills doctor’s office has requested a new trial, but Cardi B’s attorneys say... Read More »
AC/DC’s first concert in Australia in 10 years delivered exactly the kind of force the band is known for, enough, apparently, to be detected by earthquake-monitoring equipment. When the group launched the Australian leg of its Power Up tour at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the energy inside and outside the... Read More »
Adele is stepping into a new spotlight. The British singer-songwriter, best known for her chart-topping albums and powerhouse vocals, will make her acting debut in Cry to Heaven, a forthcoming film directed by Tom Ford. The project marks Adele’s first appearance in a feature film and her most significant creative... Read More »
Michael Jackson has achieved a posthumous chart milestone unmatched by any other artist in modern popular music. With “Thriller” rising from No. 32 to No. 10 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, driven by its annual surge in streams around Halloween, Jackson is now the first artist in history to... Read More »
One of the inmates charged with the killing of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has entered a plea of not guilty to murder. The 43-year-old defendant, Samuel Dodsworth, appeared before Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday via video link from HMP Wakefield, the high-security prison where Watkins was fatally attacked in... Read More »
Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and one of the host’s oldest friends, has died at the age of 59. The news was confirmed by Jimmy Kimmel, who shared an emotional statement on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon. A cause of death has not been released. “Early... Read More »
RM has offered a new glimpse into BTS’ highly anticipated 2026 return, telling fans that the group’s first album in six years is progressing strongly. The update arrives as all seven members continue working toward what is expected to be one of the largest comebacks in modern pop history. In... Read More »
Rod Wave, the rapper-singer known for his emotionally charged blend of rap and R&B, was arrested in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 7, on drug and weapons-related charges. The arrest came on the same day he earned the first Grammy nomination of his career, marking a sharp contrast between a professional... Read More »
Hayley Williams is taking direct aim at ticket scalping as she prepares for the presale of her upcoming solo tour, outlining a series of measures intended to reduce inflated resale prices and curb bot interference. While she acknowledges that no approach can eliminate secondary-market markups entirely, the Paramore frontwoman says... Read More »
Pharrell Williams has added another fashion milestone to his expanding résumé. The musician and designer, along with Adidas, received the Shoe of the Year honor at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards for their collaborative sneaker, the Virginia Adistar Jellyfish. The award recognizes the shoe’s distinct design language and its... Read More »
Outkast were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, marking a formal acknowledgment of the duo’s long-standing influence on hip-hop and on Atlanta’s cultural identity. The ceremony underscored both their individual achievements and the collaborative ecosystem that shaped... Read More »