RD Burman, Asha Bhosle Forged ‘Suron Ka Naata’ over Anonymous Roses; She Refused to Enter the Room Where Pancham Died:...
Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian playback singer, died at 92 on April 12, 2026 in Mumbai. Known for a catalog of over 12,000 songs, many of which were composed by her husband R.D. Burman, the pair married in 1980 after a long professional partnership. Their romance began with Burman’s anonymous daily flower deliveries and deepened amid personal hardships. Bhosle recalled refusing to enter the room after Burman’s 1994 death, insisting she could only remember him alive.
"He Was in Chainmail, Said He Needed It for Protection." From Communist Hungary to Joining Metal's Most Murderous Band and...
Attila Csihar, the iconic frontman of Norwegian black‑metal pioneers Mayhem, is marking the band’s 40th‑anniversary world tour with a new album, Liturgy Of Death. The tour, which will conclude in Australia, revisits Mayhem’s turbulent history while showcasing the group’s continued musical evolution. Csihar...
PinkPantheress Threw the Hottest Party in the Coachella Valley
PinkPantheress headlined Coachella 2026’s Mojave stage, opening with the Zara Larsson‑co‑written hit “Stateside,” which sits at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her nearly hour‑long set wove together chart‑toppers, deep cuts, and a live debut of “Turn Your Phone Off,” punctuated by...
Ella Langley Bad Haircut Led to Signature Look, Career Moment
Country singer Ella Langley’s now‑iconic bangs originated from a rushed, self‑inflicted haircut just minutes before a live show. The mishap forced her to appear on the cover of her debut album with the uneven fringe, a look her creative director...
Sabrina Carpenter Apologises Following Coachella ‘Zaghrouta’ Incident
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter faced backlash after she failed to recognize an Arabic Zaghrouta cheer from the Coachella crowd. The moment went viral, with some users accusing her of insensitivity and Islamophobia. Carpenter posted a public apology, explaining that she...
Asha Bhosle Once Said Priyanka Chopra or Kangana Ranaut Could Play Her on Screen; Revealed Why She Hadn’t Eaten Pani...
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, who enjoyed an 83‑year career, died on April 12. In a 2018 interview she named Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Kangana Ranaut as ideal actresses to portray her, yet she laughed that a biopic would...
Inside Blake Shelton’s New American Dream
Blake Shelton has turned his country‑music fame into a multi‑million‑dollar empire, earning roughly $26 million a year from The Voice while expanding his Ole Red restaurant chain and selling his master catalog for about $50 million. The Forbes profile highlights his $200 million net...
WE BACK OUTSIDE – Song by BunnaB
Atlanta breakout BunnaB released the single “WE BACK OUTSIDE” on April 9, 2026, reinforcing her reputation for high‑energy, clap‑driven hip‑hop. The track blends sultry lyrics about money, lust, and confrontation with a synth‑heavy beat that’s already gaining traction on TikTok. While the...
Freddie Gibbs Reacts to Gucci Mane’s Pooh Shiesty Diss
Freddie Gibbs mocked Gucci Mane’s new diss track “Crash Dummy,” saying it sounds like AI and criticizing its Zaytoven‑based production. Gucci Mane uses the song to address allegations that rapper Pooh Shiesty set him up, framing the conflict as a business betrayal rather...
WATCH: The Kid Laroi Joins Justin Bieber On Stage at Coachella
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, delivering his first U.S. concert in four years and bringing out Australian star The Kid Laroi for a live rendition of their hit “Stay.” The set also featured a surprise appearance by Dijon and showcased tracks...
So High – Song by AZ & Mumu Fresh
AZ and Brooklyn rapper Mumu Fresh released the single “So High” on April 10, 2026, marking a surprise entry from an artist often described as past his prime. The track fuses a classic boom‑bap drum pattern with shimmering synth chords, guitar licks,...
Justin Bieber Speedruns Through His Early Hits
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella with a live‑streamed set that doubled as an interactive YouTube experience. He introduced "DJ Biebs," searching his own early videos in real time and performing snippets of hits like "Baby" and a cover of "So Sick"...
Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Dies at 92
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 in Mumbai after a brief hospitalization for cardiac and respiratory issues. Her career began in 1943 at age nine and spanned eight decades, making her one of Bollywood’s most prolific voices. Bhosle...
Watch Justin Bieber Headline Coachella 2026
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, marking his first dedicated billing at the festival. The set leaned heavily on songs from his Grammy‑nominated “Swag” and “Swag II” albums and featured surprise guests Tems, Wizkid, the Kid Laroi, Mk.gee and Dijon. Mid‑show, Bieber broke...
‘SNL’: Watch Anitta Perform ‘Choka Choka,’ ‘Várias Quejas’
Brazilian pop star Anitta made her U.S. television debut on Saturday Night Live, performing the new singles “Choka Choka” and “Várias Quejas.” Both tracks come from her forthcoming seventh studio album, Equilibrium, which drops on April 16 and is split into a Portuguese‑focused...
Turnstile Open Coachella Set With Video of Brendan Yates’ Father Following Murder Attempt
Turnstile delivered a high‑octane hour‑long set at Coachella, opening with the synth‑driven “Never Enough” and closing with the pounding anthem “Birds.” The performance unfolded under the shadow of a recent criminal case in which former guitarist Brady Ebert was arrested for...
Fourth Wall Ensemble to Present ‘The Beatitude’
The Fourth Wall Ensemble will present the East Coast premiere of Jeff Beal’s “The Beatitudes” on May 1 at Grace and St. Paul’s Church in New York. The program also includes “The Paper Lined Shack,” featuring soprano Zoe Allen, while Beal himself will play flugelhorn...
‘A House of Cards’: How Did Wireless Festival Get It so Wrong on Kanye West?
Wireless Festival announced Ye as its 2026 headliner, prompting immediate backlash over his recent antisemitic comments. Major sponsors including Pepsi and Diageo pulled out, and the UK government denied Ye entry, leading to the event’s cancellation just days before the...
"I Had a Bad Flu and Was Delirious, but the Lyric Was so Great that It Lifted Me up in...
In early 1975, Ann Wilson penned the lyrics to Heart’s debut single “Crazy On You” while battling a high‑fever flu, channeling personal love and global unrest into a raw confession. Her sister Nancy, recovering from the same illness, crafted the...
Nine Inch Noize Performed a Full Set for the First Time at Coachella
Nine Inch Noize, the collaborative project of Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Boys Noize, delivered its first full‑length performance at Coachella 2026, presenting a 45‑minute set composed entirely of remixed Nine Ink Nails tracks. The show opened with a reimagined Nails “Vessel” remix...
Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.
Vietnam’s 81‑year‑old Nguyen Van Loc, the country’s last living singer of pre‑1954 love ballads, returned to the stage in a modest Hanoi club. He was imprisoned 58 years ago for performing the same sentimental songs during wartime, but now shares them with...
The Changer and the Changed
Cris Williamson’s 1975 debut on Olivia Records, *The Changer and the Changed*, sold over 500,000 copies, becoming the best‑selling release from an independent feminist label. The album emerged after a 1973 encounter with the radical lesbian collective the Furies, which...
Sombr Rocks Coachella in Lace and Leather With Help From Billy Corgan
Sombr delivered a high‑energy set at Coachella 2026, closing with his breakout anthem “12 to 12” and debut single “Homewrecker.” The performance featured a dramatic leather‑and‑lace look and a surprise appearance by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who joined him for...
Will AI Kill Tribute Bands?
Tribute acts like the Amy Winehouse Experience are thriving as live‑music fans seek authentic, nostalgic performances, while AI‑generated deep‑fakes and hologram concerts are reshaping how deceased artists are presented. The success of ABBA Voyage, which has drawn over three million visitors,...
Watch Geese Cover Justin Bieber’s “Baby” At Coachella 2026
New York indie rock outfit Geese made their Coachella debut on April 11, 2026, delivering a surprise cover of Justin Bieber’s 2010 hit “Baby” during their Gobi Tent set. The band blended the pop chorus into their own track “2122,”...
Who Needs Justin Bieber When Geese Covered “Baby” At Coachella
New York garage‑rock band Geese surprised Coachella attendees by performing a live cover of Justin Bieber’s 2010 hit “Baby,” woven into a mash‑up with their own song “2122.” The performance marked the first time the band played the pop anthem...
Katseye Talks About Performing “Pinky Up” For the First Time At Coachella & “Golden” With HUNTR/X | Billboard News
South Korean pop group Katseye performed their new single “Pinky Up” for the first time during Coachella 2026’s opening weekend, showcasing a high‑energy choreography that differs from their earlier material. In the same set, they delivered “Golden,” a track from...
Christian Nodal’s ‘Un Vals’ Director Responds to Controversy Over Model in Video: ‘It Was Our Mistake’
The director of Christian Nodal’s “Un Vals” music video admitted that casting Mexican model Dagna Mata—who looks strikingly like his ex‑partner Cazzu and his wife Ángela Aguilar—was an oversight. The production company selected the model without Nodal’s input, and JG...
Jack White Tears Through a Hit-Laden Last-Minute Set at Coachella
Jack White made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2026, slipping into an early‑day slot after a recent SNL stint. He opened with a new track from his 2024 album *No Name* before diving into White Stripes classics like “Fell in...
Jack White Wasn’t Even on the Coachella Lineup 2 Weeks Ago. He’ll Probably Be Remembered As One of the Year’s...
Jack White was added to Coachella’s lineup just two weeks before the festival and headlined Rock and Roll Day with a 45‑minute, guitar‑driven set. The performance blended White Stripes classics, Raconteurs tracks, and new solo material, earning praise for its intensity...
JAY WEINBERG Is Still Confused By His SLIPKNOT Firing: 'It Came Without An Explanation'
In a Rolling Stone interview, longtime Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg revealed he was abruptly fired two days after his final show on November 3, 2023. The band’s manager told him the decision was a “creative” one, offering no further explanation, and Slipknot posted...
DJ Akademiks Tells Young Thug To “Get Back On Drugs” After New Snippet
DJ Akademiks publicly berated Young Thug during a livestream, urging the rapper to resume drug use to regain the “authentic” sound he believes Thug has lost. The criticism came as Thug teased a new snippet from an upcoming album, his...
Watch Slayyyter Tear Up Her First Coachella Performance
Slayyyter made her Coachella debut on April 10, performing her freshly released album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA to a packed Mojave Stage audience. The set included live premieres of the tracks “Gas Station” and “Brittany Murphy,” underscoring the album’s dance‑floor...
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour Kickoff in Las Vegas: Best Moments From Opening Night
Bruno Mars launched the stadium‑scale Romantic Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, delivering a sold‑out opening night that doubled as a citywide celebration. The event featured eight live debuts from his new 2026 album, a surprise Silk Sonic reunion, and a...
The Xx at Coachella Review – Indie Trio Reunites for Spellbinding, Rangy Set
The English indie trio the xx returned to the main stage at Coachella, delivering their first festival performance in eight years. Over a near‑hour set they played 16 songs, weaving classic tracks like “Crystalised” with material from members' solo projects....
Check Out The Rolling Stones’ Taster of Bluesy New Music as The Cockroaches
The Rolling Stones have dropped a cryptic teaser for new music under the alias “The Cockroaches,” featuring a blues‑heavy snippet of the forthcoming single “Rough And Twisted.” The track is the lead‑off from their next album, “Foreign Tongues,” slated for...
Members of Eggy and Taper’s Choice Share the Stage
Indie rock groups Eggy and Taper’s Choice are co‑headlining the West Coast Peaks and Valleys Tour, swapping members onstage for surprise covers. In Eugene, bassist Alex Bleeker (Real Estate) joined Eggy for a rare rendition of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Helpless.” The...
Foreigner To Release New Version of This Classic 1977 Hit Off Their Upcoming Album ‘In The Eye Of The Storm’
Foreigner announced a fresh recording of its 1977 hit “Feels Like The First Time,” slated for digital release on April 17 as the lead single from the forthcoming album *In The Eye Of The Storm*. The track features three vocalists—founding member...
ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'The Love And Respect That We Have For Each Other Is Still There'
Rob Halford told Germany’s Metal Hammer that the love and respect between him and former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing remains intact, even though a reunion is unlikely. The comments come as the band’s new documentary, “The Ballad Of Judas Priest,” features Downing’s interview and will debut...
Robert Plant Honoured as Record Store Legend Ahead of RSD 2026: “Record Stores Have Always Been a Part of My...
Robert Plant has been announced as the Record Store Legend for Record Store Day 2026, a celebration that will involve more than 300 independent UK record shops next week. The event will showcase exclusive vinyl releases from artists such as...
Jackson Wang’s MAGIC MAN 2 Is Where Happiness Prevails: Best Moments From His Brooklyn Show
Jackson Wang returned to New York’s Barclays Center on April 10 for the second leg of his MAGIC MAN 2 tour, three years after his debut show at the venue. The concert blended high‑octane choreography, immersive lighting and three unreleased songs,...
Ralo Apologizes To Pooh Shiesty For Denying Gucci Mane Snitching Claims
Atlanta rapper Ralo issued a public Instagram apology to fellow artist Pooh Shiesty after previously denying claims that Gucci Mane had cooperated with law enforcement. The reversal comes amid a heated dispute in which Gucci Mane is accused of “snitching” on...
Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases New Single 'Electric Beings'
Power‑metal veteran ZP Theart, former frontman of DragonForce and Skid Row, has released his new single “Electric Beings.” The track, produced with Swiss multi‑instrumentalist Syndrone, fuses his signature high‑octane vocals with a modern cyber‑metal aesthetic. Theart says the release is...
Lady Boss Delivers Raw Truth and Purpose With New Anthem “Slidin”
Lady Boss released her new single “Slidin,” a reality‑driven anthem that confronts street violence and calls for accountability. The track continues her activist‑artist brand, built on personal experience and community outreach in juvenile‑justice centers. Produced with a stripped‑down, pen‑and‑beat approach,...
Billy Ray Cyrus Broke a Record With This Massive 1992 Hit (And I Bet You Didn’t Know It Was a...
In March 1992 Billy Ray Cyrus released “Achy Breaky Heart,” a five‑week No. 1 country single that shattered a record previously held by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. The track, written by Don Von Tress, was originally recorded in 1991 by the Marcy Brothers under the title “Don’t Tell My Heart.”...
New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS
Guitarist Jeff Loomis confirmed that Nevermore’s revamped lineup—featuring vocalist Berzan Önen, bassist Semir Özerkan and guitarist Jack Cattoi alongside Loomis and drummer Van Williams—made its live debut in Istanbul on April 1. The band recently signed a deal with Reigning Phoenix Music and is...
This Country Singer Doesn’t Think Chris Stapleton Has Enough Grammys, Actually
Country singer‑songwriter Jamey Johnson told the *Like a Farmer* podcast that Chris Stapleton’s 11 Grammy Awards are far from enough, praising his vocal talent, songwriting, and business acumen. Stapleton, who moved from Kentucky to Nashville in 1996 and penned over...
On the Charts 56 Years Ago, The Beatles Hit No. 1 for the 19th Time in Six Years With an...
On April 11, 1970 the Beatles’ final single “Let It Be” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 6 and rose to No. 1, where it held the top spot for two weeks and remained on the chart for 14 weeks. The song, written and...
'PRAY FOR PLAGUES' Posters Seen In The UK, Hinting At Possible BRING ME THE HORIZON 20th Anniversary Release
A black "PRAY FOR PLAGUES" banner was spotted in Manchester, suggesting a possible celebration of Bring Me The Horizon's 20th anniversary for their debut album *Count Your Blessings*. The phrase references the opening track of the 2006 record, fueling speculation...
Labrinth Addresses Why His Music Won’t Be in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: ‘I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like S—T’
British singer‑producer Labrinth announced on Instagram that he has pulled all his music from HBO’s *Euphoria* Season 3, citing disrespectful treatment. The move follows HBO’s decision to appoint Oscar‑winning composer Hans Zimmer as the sole scorer for the eight‑episode season, which jumps...