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Reggie Watts Axed From Festivals After Rolling Stone Probe
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Sara Bareilles Confronts Loss and Truth on Her Album Good Grief and Its Documentary
Ahead of the Aug. 28 release of her seventh album Good Grief, Sara Bareilles discusses processing grief from the deaths of close friends, her IVF journey, and a more collaborative, producer-light recording approach, alongside a documentary about the making of the album, plans for a fall tour, and a fan grief hotline.
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Taylor Swift Bridges Eras in a Six-Minute Grammy Museum Mashup
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Stella Lefty rides a breakout hit as nepo-baby boom intensifies in music
Stella Lefty, a breakout artist and daughter of billionaire Eric Lefkofsky, has a chart-topping breakout with “Boston,” two VMAs nominations, and a new album, highlighting a rising wave of nepo babies in music who gain early access through wealth and connections—though public interest and talent still determine who lasts.
Bad Bunny Caps Debí Tirar Más Fotos Tour With Emotional Puerto Rico Homecoming
Bad Bunny closes his Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour with a hometown finale in San Juan, Puerto Rico, opening with a salsa set and bringing out surprise guests like Victor Manuelle and Jowell y Randy, premiering two exclusive songs, and delivering a message of Puerto Rican pride amid local droughts and outages.
Swift’s Trouble Transformed: From Sad Ballad to Dubstep Hit
Taylor Swift revealed at a Grammy Museum session that 'I Knew You Were Trouble' started as a somber piano ballad before producers Max Martin and Shellback suggested adding dubstep, a move she says helped make the track a bigger hit and a defining moment in her shift toward pop.
Ella Langley Extends 'Choosin’ Texas' No. 1 Run to 19 Weeks
Ella Langley’s 'Choosin’ Texas' remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 19th week, tying the chart’s longest non-holiday run at the top and underscoring the song’s crossover success across streaming, airplay and sales.
Kacey Musgraves TAKES ON MAGA, Raises Funds for Immigrant Kids at Tour Kickoff
Kacey Musgraves kicked off her Middle of Nowhere Tour in Chicago with disco-ball flair and urged fans to donate to the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, turning the show into a fundraiser for immigrant aid while taunting MAGA figures and drawing backlash from Fox News and Newsmax.
Dr. Dre Embraces AI to Create Music, Slams the Skeptics
Dr. Dre says he's using artificial intelligence as a creative tool to help craft beats, arguing AI is not a threat and that resistance to new technology is natural in any art form; he compares AI to past innovations, notes the approach was discussed in a New York Times interview, and cites Jimmy Iovine’s pro‑AI stance, while acknowledging that other artists have mixed views on AI’s role in music.
QC Cofounder Pierre 'P' Thomas Alive After Heart Incident, Mother Denies Death Rumors
Quality Control cofounder and CEO Pierre 'P' Thomas suffered a heart attack but is alive and receiving medical care; his mother publicly refuted death rumors, claiming someone is to blame and asking for privacy as he recovers, while TMZ coverage and fan speculation continue.
Grohl and Dudamel Turn Hollywood Bowl Into a Rock-Orchestra Night
Foo Fighters joined Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil (with YOLA) for Celebrating Gustavo at the Hollywood Bowl, a weekend farewell that blended rock and orchestral grandeur in about 1h40m. The set featured rare tracks such as A320, I Should Have Known, Razor, and Home, plus a choir and Venezuelan musicians; highlights included Run with YOLA and a moving Aurora dedication to Taylor Hawkins, underscoring Grohl’s ability to turn a bowlful of maestros into a high-energy, crowd-pleasing rock moment.
Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour to Focus on Recovery After Surgeries
Bret Michaels has canceled the remainder of his 2026 tour dates to focus on recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney stone and place a ureteral stent. After attempting a comeback show in Sugar Hill, GA, doctors advised a prolonged rest, leading to several months off the road to heal.
Foo Fighters Close Dudamel Chapter at the Hollywood Bowl with Deep-Cut Gems and Choir
At the Hollywood Bowl, Foo Fighters delivered a sold-out show backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel for his penultimate LA Phil concert, mixing deep-cut tracks with hits alongside a gospel choir and paying emotional tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins before closing with Everlong.