Taylor Momsen Bit By Venomous Spider on AC/DC Tour After Previously Being Bit by Bat
Taylor Momsen, frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless, was bitten by a venomous spider before a concert in Mexico City while touring with AC DC. The incident follows a previous on‑stage bat bite earlier in 2024, prompting medical treatment on the spot. Momsen shared the ordeal on social media, joking about becoming “Spider woman.” The joint tour runs through September, keeping the band on a demanding schedule despite the wildlife mishaps.
Sturgill Simpson Promises Price-Controlled Tickets for Upcoming Tour: “If I’m Lying…Sell My Bones to Davey Jones”
Sturgill Simpson announced a 29‑date “Mutiny for the Masses” U.S. tour with The Dark Clouds, starting in Austin on September 4. After pre‑sale tickets sparked fan complaints over price, Simpson posted on Instagram that the average ticket will rise only $10...
Coachella 2026 Livestream to Features All Seven Stages, 4K Resolution
Coachella 2026 is livestreaming all seven stages on YouTube, with the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre and Sahara presented in 4K resolution and the Quasar stage offering both horizontal and vertical formats. Viewers can watch up to four performances at once...
The Best AirPods Deals for April 2026
Consequence highlights the top AirPods discounts available in April 2026, covering the Pro 3, AirPods 4 (with and without noise cancellation), and both generations of AirPods Max. Prices range from $119 for the entry‑level AirPods 4 up to $529.99 for the Max 2, representing discounts...
Peter Dinklage Joins Alien: Earth Season 2 Cast
Peter Dinklage has been cast in Season 2 of Noah Hawley’s sci‑fi series *Alien: Earth* on FX. The actor’s role remains undisclosed, but he will join the existing ensemble as production moves from Thailand to London’s Pinewood Studios. Filming is slated...
Cameron Diaz to Star in Troop Beverly Hills Sequel Film: Report
The Hollywood Reporter confirms a sequel to the 1989 cult classic Troop Beverly Hills is moving forward, with Clea DuVall writing and directing and Cameron Diaz set to headline. The story is expected to follow Diaz leading a new troop of affluent...
The Format Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour with The Get Up Kids
The Format has unveiled a fall 2026 North American tour, kicking off on September 19 in Minneapolis and concluding on October 7 in Pittsburgh, with indie rock veterans The Get Up Kids as special guests. Tickets go on sale April 10 at noon via Ticketmaster, following...
The Body and BIG|BRAVE Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour
Experimental‑metal acts The Body and BIG|BRAVE will co‑headline a month‑long North American tour from July 8 to August 8, 2026, covering more than 30 venues from Cambridge to Brooklyn. Ticket sales begin Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and individual venue sites....
Bob Dylan Adds New Summer US Tour Dates
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has expanded his 2026 tour with additional shows across the Southwest and Midwest, adding nine dates in June and July. The new stops include Tucson, Albuquerque, Austin, Chicago, Kansas City (July 4), New Braunfels, Rogers, and Shakopee....
BTS Is Coming to Chicago and It’s Sold Out: How You Can Still Get Tickets
BTS will headline two sold‑out shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field on August 27‑28, 2026, the smallest U.S. venue on their ARIRANG World Tour. With a capacity of roughly 61,000, the stadium’s limited seats have driven secondary‑market prices to the highest...
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s L.A. Home Hits Market for $17 Million
The late Ozzy Osbourne’s former Los Angeles residence has been listed for $17 million. The 1929 Tudor‑style mansion in Hancock Park, bought by the Osbournes in 2015 for $11.58 million, was previously on the market in 2022 at $18 million before being withdrawn....
Sabrina Carpenter Previews Coachella Set: “It’s the Most Ambitious Show I’ve Ever Done”
Sabrina Carpenter announced her upcoming Coachella headlining set, describing it as her most ambitious show yet. She began rehearsals seven months ago, an unusually long preparation period for a festival performance. The slot marks her return to Coachella two years...
Best Headphone Deals on Sony, Bose, and Beats for April 2026
April 2026 sees deep discounts on top‑tier headphones, with Sony’s WH‑1000XM5 now $248, a near‑record low, and Beats Studio Pro falling to $179.95, delivering premium active‑noise‑cancellation at half price. Bose’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra is reduced to $329, while its mid‑range...
Jack White Lets It Rip on SNL: Watch
Jack White returned to Saturday Night Live as musical guest in a crossover episode hosted by Jack Black. He performed his two newly released singles, “Derecho Demonico” and “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs,” backed by his regular band. White also...
Lords of Acid Enlist Princess Superstar for “Karaoke Superstar,” First New Song in Eight Years: Stream
Lords of Acid have broken an eight‑year recording silence with the single “Karaoke Superstar,” featuring rapper‑singer Princess Superstar. The EBM‑infused track is accompanied by a Japanese game‑show‑style video, while former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey joins as the new “Acid...
Trick Daddy’s Performance at Sorority Event Cut Over Vulgar Lyrics
Hip‑hop veteran Trick Daddy’s set at an Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority leadership event was abruptly stopped after he delivered explicit lyrics that violated the organization’s pre‑approved content guidelines. Sorority officials said they had met with the artist multiple times to...
Bleachers Reminisce About Packing “the Van” On New Song: Stream
Bleachers have released "the van," the third single from their forthcoming album everyone for ten minutes. The track leans heavily on Jack Antonoff’s early days with Steel Train, evoking road‑trip nostalgia. The full album arrives on May 22 via Dirty Hit, with...
Heavy Song of the Week: Monolord Doom Us All With “You Bastard”
Swedish doom metal veterans Monolord dropped the single “You Bastard,” a heavy‑melodic track from their forthcoming album Neverending, slated for May 29 via Relapse Records. The song’s mix preserves a punchy bass and guitar tone while enveloping the riff in classic...
BTS’ ARIRANG Review, Part 2: Stanning BTS Podcast
The Stanning BTS podcast’s second episode dissects the back half of BTS’s comeback album *ARIRANG*, offering a track‑by‑track commentary. Hosts Kayla and Bethany highlight the emotive single “Merry Go Round,” noting Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala‑style contribution, and the grittier “Like Animals,”...
Bush Bring Atmospheric Ambiance to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Bush performed a four‑song set on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, reimagining two classic hits from their 1994 debut Sixteen Stone alongside a deep cut from 2001’s Golden State and the title track of their 2025 album I Beat Loneliness. The...
Pooh Shiesty Arrested and Charged with Kidnapping Gucci Mane
Pooh Shiesty was arrested on April 1 after federal prosecutors charged him with kidnapping and robbing his former label boss, Gucci Mane, during an alleged armed takeover at a Dallas studio. The Department of Justice says Shiesty and his crew forced...
*NSYNC Choreographer Sues Sony Music for Letting Deadpool Dance His “Bye Bye Bye” Routine
Choreographer Darrin Henson, creator of *NSYNC’s iconic “Bye Bye Bye” dance, has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music for licensing the routine without his permission. The complaint, lodged on March 27, alleges that Sony allowed the choreography to be used in...
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced her second studio album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," slated for release on June 12 through Geffen Records. The record, which carries a parental advisory label, follows her 2023 breakthrough...
Of Montreal Announce New Album Aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single “When”: Stream
American indie pop outfit of Montreal announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 via Polyvinyl Record Co. The record, described as a breakup and personal rebirth narrative, was recorded in New York’s Honey Jar studio...
Sturgill Simpson Announces 2026 Tour as Johnny Blue Skies
Sturgill Simpson will tour North America in 2026 under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, supporting his new album *Mutiny After Midnight*. The 29‑date “Mutity for the Masses Tour” runs from September 4 to October 30, hitting major markets from Austin to New York. Tickets go...
Fight Club Finally Gets 4K Ultra HD Release, One-Night Return to Movie Theaters
David Fincher’s cult classic *Fight Club* is getting a one‑night theatrical re‑release on April 22, followed by a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook launch on May 12. The new edition promises to showcase the film’s iconic cinematography and sound design in unprecedented...
Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn on She Dances, Family Filmmaking, and Small Town Life: Podcast
Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey Zahn have co‑written and produced the indie drama “She Dances,” drawing on Audrey’s upbringing in competitive dance and the family’s Kentucky hometown. The film explores the high‑stakes dance subculture while weaving a grief narrative...
Collective Soul Announce New Album Touch and Go, Inspired by New Wave Music
Collective Soul announced their new album *Touch and Go*, slated for a Record Store Day exclusive release on April 18. The record marks a stylistic shift toward New Wave, drawing inspiration from The Cars, diverging from the band’s alternative rock...
Shakira Announces 2026 US Tour Dates
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled a new U.S. leg of her 2026 “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” kicking off with back‑to‑back shows at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome on June 13‑14. The itinerary adds 13 dates in cities such...
Billy Joel’s The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert) Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD
Sony Legacy Recordings will issue a Blu‑ray and DVD of Billy Joel’s *The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert)* on May 29, 2024. The physical set adds 11 songs that were omitted from the CBS broadcast of the March 28, 2024...
Bob Dylan’s AI “Lectures From the Grave” Are an Accidental Warning for What Not to Do: Review
Bob Dylan launched a $5‑a‑month Patreon called "Lectures from the Grave," offering AI‑generated monologues, a faux Mark Twain letter, a short story, and a vintage video. The pieces use synthetic voices and fabricated pen names, delivering historically themed content that...
“A Cop Out” Or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West
Kanye West dropped his album *Bully* on March 28, generating 33.2 million Spotify streams on its partial first day and roughly 50 million in a full day, according to his distributor Gamma. While the numbers set a 2026 rap streaming record, they...
Benson Boone Announces 2026 “Wanted Man Tour”
Benson Boone announced the "Wanted Man Tour," a 32‑date arena run across 20 U.S. cities slated for summer 2026. The itinerary launches in Pittsburgh on July 7 and includes multiple nights in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, among other major markets. Ticket presales...
Hayley Williams Kicks Off “Ego Death” Tour: Setlist + Video
Hayley Williams launched her first solo "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" tour in Atlanta, delivering the full 18‑song set from her third solo album and a Nina Simone cover. The performance featured a surprise guest appearance by Josh Scogin...
Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream
Black Label Society has dropped “Ozzy’s Song” as the lead single from their new album *Engines of Demolition*, released today. Frontman Zakk Wylde composed the music on his vintage Les Paul “The Grail,” a guitar he first used with Ozzy Osbourne four...
Felicia Day on Rewriting Mythology in The Lost Daughter of Sparta, and The Guild’s Next Life: Podcast
Felicia Day has launched a new graphic novel, *The Lost Daughter of Sparta*, reimagining the obscure Greek figure Philonoe with a feminist twist. The project emerged from sleepless pandemic nights, where Day’s insomnia‑driven research sparked a fresh hero’s journey. In...
BTS’ ARIRANG Review, Part 1: Stanning BTS Podcast
BTS’s first studio album in six years launched amid a fan‑focused podcast, ARIRANG Review Part 1, where hosts Kayla and Bethany dissect tracks from “Body to Body” through “Swim.” The episode highlights the album’s genre‑spanning sound, noting contributions from Western producers...
Netflix Increasing Prices Again for All Plans, Including Ad-Supported
Netflix announced a second price increase this year, raising its Standard With Ads tier from $7.99 to $8.99, the Standard Without Ads tier from $17.99 to $19.99, and the Premium tier from $24.99 to $26.99. The new rates take effect...
Namasenda’s “Bad Love” Is a Techno Jam About Toxic Relationships: Stream
Swedish hyperpop artist Namasenda has dropped the techno‑infused single “Bad Love,” the lead track from her forthcoming album Limbo. The song explores toxic relationships with a catchy, synth‑driven refrain. Limbo, written over two years in Stockholm, is slated for release...
Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” Goes TikTok Viral Thanks to Zara Larsson Dance Craze
Korn’s 28‑year‑old single “Freak on a Leash” has exploded on TikTok after users discovered it syncs perfectly with the choreography from Zara Larsson’s 2015 hit “Lush Life.” The dance originated when 16‑year‑old Julia Coster jumped onstage in the Netherlands and performed...
Ace Ventura’s “Butt Birth” Rhino Prop Sells for Nearly $60,000
The full‑size mechanical rhino used in the iconic “butt birth” scene of Jim Carrey’s 1995 film *Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls* sold at auction for $59,850. The final price far exceeded the original $4,000‑$8,000 estimate after 14 competitive bids. The...
Chaka Khan Says Modern Pop Stars Use “Butts and Body Parts” To Compensate for Lack of Talent
Chaka Khan, 73, told Jessie Ware’s Table Manners podcast that many modern pop singers rely on provocative choreography—"butts and body parts"—to mask a lack of vocal talent. She contrasted today’s stage demands with the era of legends who could sing...
Where to Stream Every Oscar Best Picture Winner Since Wings
Streaming services now host nearly every Oscar Best Picture winner, from the 1927 silent classic *Wings* to the 2025 champion *One Battle After Another*. Platforms such as Max, Tubi, Hoopla, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime provide VOD access, while niche...
IVE Announce 2026 North American Tour + Ticketing Details
South Korean girl group IVE announced an eight‑date North American leg of their “Show What I Am” world tour, running from July 21 to August 9, 2026. The itinerary hits major arenas in Toronto, Montreal, Newark, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle...
Maxell Bings Back Its Classic Tape Player Amid Cassette Resurgence
Maxell has introduced a wireless cassette player priced just over $80, featuring Bluetooth, USB‑C fast charging, a headphone jack, and an 11‑hour battery life. The device includes a belt clip and is sold alongside a five‑pack of blank tapes for...
The Claypool Lennon Delirium Tackle Free Will and AI on New Single “Meat Machines”: Stream
The Claypool Lennon Delirium released “Meat Machines,” the lead single from their forthcoming album *The Great Parrot‑Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy*, due May 1. The track leans toward a melodic, Beatles‑tinged sound while retaining Les Claypool’s signature bass work....
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Definitive Final Album Is a Collaboration with Mouse on Mars
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s posthumous album *Spatial, No Problem* arrives on June 5 via Domino, marking his first officially sanctioned final release. The eight‑track LP pairs the Jamaican dub legend with German electronic duo Mouse on Mars, blending motorik beats, digital glitches and...
Willie Nelson Announces Dates for 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour
Country legend Willie Nelson, approaching his 93rd birthday, has unveiled the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival tour schedule. The summer trek runs from early July to late August, hitting 13 venues from Texas to New York and featuring collaborators such as...
Tori Amos Unveils New Song “Shush” About “Lizard-Demon” Billionaire: Stream
Tori Amos has dropped the new single “Shush,” the second release from her forthcoming concept album *In Times of Dragons*. The track deepens the album’s political narrative, introducing a fictional billionaire who embodies modern feudal power structures. *In Times of Dragons*...
Puscifer Kick Off Spring 2026 Tour, Perform Entire New Album and More: Video + Setlist
Puscifer kicked off its spring 2026 North American tour on March 20 in Las Vegas, delivering an 18‑song set that featured every track from the newly released album *Normal Isn’t*. The tour will run through May 14, hitting major markets such as Dallas,...