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 as Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Boston and New York, with tickets first offered to Citi cardmembers and Verizon customers on April 3, followed by a general sale on April 9. The tour already holds a Guinness World Record as the highest‑grossing tour by a Latin artist, having sold 3.3 million tickets and generated $421.6 million in its first 86 shows. Shakira will continue internationally with a Rio de Janeiro beach concert and a Madrid residency later in the year.
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,...
Wet Leg Played First-Ever SNL UK. Also, the Audio Mix Rocked
Wet Leg headlined the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK, delivering live renditions of “Mangetout” and “Catch These Fists” from their sophomore album Moisturizer. The performance stood out not only for the band’s energy but also for an audio mix...
Interpol Debut New Song “See Out Loud” At São Paulo Concert: Watch
Interpol unveiled a new track, “See Out Loud,” at a March 19 concert in São Paulo, then performed it again at Lollapalooza Brazil. The song showcases guitarist Daniel Kessler on vocals and leans into a disco‑tinged, dance‑floor vibe unlike recent releases....
BTS Set South Korean Concert Attendance Record with THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG
BTS returned to the stage with a 60‑minute Netflix‑live concert, BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, staged at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. The event attracted 104,000 fans in person, breaking South Korea’s public concert attendance record previously held by PSY. The...
Jesse Welles Announces 2026 “Red Tour”
Folk singer Jesse Welles unveiled his 2026 “Red Tour,” a 30‑city trek running from July 24 in Birmingham to October 26 in Columbus. The tour promotes his February 2025 album *Middle* and features special guests Steph Strings, Ratboys, and Hudson Freeman...
Labyrinth Soundtrack Receives 40th Anniversary Reissue
A limited‑edition vinyl reissue of the Labyrinth soundtrack has been announced to mark the film’s 40th anniversary. The special Crystal Edition drops on April 17, while a standard, digitally remastered pressing ships now. The six‑track Trevor Jones score is paired with...
The Breeders Announce Summer 2026 US Tour Dates
The Breeders have released a 2026 summer US tour covering both June and August, hitting major markets from New York to Los Angeles and adding festival appearances with Team Dresch and an opening slot for My Chemical Romance in Denver. The schedule follows a...
Sean Penn Given Special “Oscar” In Ukraine After Skipping Academy Awards
Actor Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Academy Awards to visit Ukraine, where he was awarded a custom “Ukrzaliznytsia Oscar” by the state rail company. The replica statuette was forged from metal salvaged from a railcar damaged in a Russian attack,...
Rise Against Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Alkaline Trio
Rise Against announced a 20‑date U.S. headlining tour for fall 2026, with Alkaline Trio as co‑headliner. The trek kicks off in Dallas on September 22 and concludes in Irvine, California on October 23, covering major markets such as New York, Phoenix and San Francisco....
They Might Be Giants Drop Panicked New Song “Outside Brain”: Stream
They Might Be Giants released the new single “Outside Brain,” the lead track from their forthcoming album *The World Is to Dig*. Vocalist John Flansburgh says the song captures “mania panic,” evoking a nightmare‑like chase. The album is scheduled for an...
Butthole Surfers to Release Long-Shelved Album After the Astronaut
American alternative rock group Butthole Surfers will finally issue the long‑shelved album After the Astronaut on June 26, 2026. The record, originally slated after 1996’s Electric Larryland, was blocked by Capitol Records and later altered by Hollywood Records into the 2001...
Cast of Sinners Performs “I Lied to You” At 2026 Oscars: Watch
At the 2026 Oscars, the cast of *Sinners* took the stage to perform the film’s Oscar‑nominated song “I Lied to You.” The live rendition featured a lineup of musicians and actors including Miles Caton, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, and Misty Copeland. *Sinners* topped this...
Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL
Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4, marking his fifth stint as host and earning him entry into the show’s exclusive Five‑Timers club. Musical guest Jack White returns for his sixth appearance, pairing the two rock icons on the...
Ric Grenell Steps Down as Kennedy Center President
Ric Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after a turbulent year marked by a Trump‑backed "America First" overhaul. Appointed interim president in February 2025, Grenell redirected programming toward classical, patriotic content, renamed the venue to include...
RUSH Release Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Edition
Rush has unveiled an expanded 40th‑anniversary reissue of *Grace Under Pressure*, offered in both vinyl and CD box‑set formats. The Super Deluxe Edition features a 2025 remaster, an alternate Terry Brown mix, a 1984 Toronto live recording, and Dolby Atmos...
How The Whitest Kids U’ Know’s Animated Space Movie Survived a Brutal Tragedy
The Whitest Kids U’ Know finally released their animated space comedy *Mars* after a seven‑year gestation that included a major format shift and a tragic loss. Founding member Trevor Moore died in August 2021 when the project was about 60% funded, prompting...
Robyn Throws It Back to 2002 on New Song “Blow My Mind”: Stream
Swedish pop star Robyn has reworked her 2002 track “Blow My Mind” into a new single dedicated to her three‑year‑old son, serving as the lead song from her upcoming ninth album Sexistential, due March 27. The refreshed version speeds up the...
Melissa Auf Der Maur Joins Billy Corgan on The Magnificent Others Podcast
Former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur appeared on Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others, revisiting their shared musical history. They recounted meeting at a 1991 Smashing Pumpkins show, her eventual recruitment into Hole, and her later stint with the Pumpkins...
Empire of the Sun Announce 2026 North American Tour
Australian synth‑pop duo Empire of the Sun unveiled their “Ask That God: Afterlife” 2026 North American tour, kicking off at Red Rocks on August 11 and wrapping in Las Vegas on October 9. The itinerary spans more than 30 venues, including major festivals...
Big Thief Announce 2026 Leg of “Somersault Slide 360 Tour”
Big Thief has unveiled the second leg of its “Somersault Slide 360” tour, covering Europe in spring and North America in late summer and fall 2026. The European segment features sold‑out shows in major cities such as Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris,...
Bleachers Announce 2026 North American Tour, Share New Song “Dirty Wedding Dress”: Stream
Bleachers unveiled the new single “dirty wedding dress,” the lead track from their forthcoming fifth album, everyone for ten minutes. The band also released the full album tracklist and announced a 2026 North American tour that kicks off on June 5...
Lucy Dacus Announces New 2026 North American Tour Dates
Singer‑songwriter Lucy Dacus unveiled a new leg of her North American tour scheduled for July 2026. The itinerary adds shows in Madison, Grand Rapids, Toronto, Cleveland, Kingston, North Adams and Asbury Park, flanked by festival slots at Winnipeg Folk Festival,...
Roc Nation Claims Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 4.157 Billion Views in 24 Hours
Roc Nation claims Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show amassed 4.157 billion worldwide views within 24 hours, a figure that surpasses all prior records across broadcast and digital platforms. Independent metrics from Nielsen and Adobe report 128.2 million live viewers, placing the performance fourth...
Alleged Sexual Abuser Max Landis to Develop New G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount
Paramount is developing a new G.I. Joe film by commissioning two separate scripts—one from Danny McBride and another from Max Landis—and intends to fuse them into a single screenplay. Landis, whose career stalled after multiple abuse accusations, returns to a major studio project...
AMC Theaters to Save Its Best Seats for A-List and Stubs Members
AMC Theaters announced it will reserve its preferred premium seating for A‑List and Stubs Premiere members later this year. The move follows an earnings‑call statement that the chain wants to guarantee the best seats for its top customers. Non‑subscribers will...
Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement with Trump Over Use Of “Hold On, I’m Coming”
Isaac Hayes’ estate settled its lawsuit against former President Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of the 1966 hit “Hold On, I’m Coming.” The estate had sued for $3 million, citing more than 130 instances of the song at campaign events,...
Diljit Dosanjh Achieves Biggest Ticket Pre-Sale for South Asian Act in North American History
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh shattered Live Nation’s North American pre‑sale record for a South Asian act, moving 130,000 tickets in just two days. The momentum includes sold‑out arena performances at Madison Square Garden, Rogers Centre and Chase Center. The sales...