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Kings Of Leon reveal nostalgic new album O My Beloved, debuting with My Whole World
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Download Ferris Wheel Clip Sparks Court Case and Viral Fallout
A 33-year-old man at Download Festival admitted guilt to outraging public decency after a video of him having sex on a ferris wheel went viral; he learned the clip had circulated only after his boss called him. He was fined £80 plus £85 in court costs and a £32 victim surcharge, while the woman involved was not prosecuted. The case highlighted public-decency rules around sex in public, and Guns N’ Roses headlined the festival that year.
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Oasis Doc Gets Eight-Minute Ovation at Venice as Noel and Liam Gallagher Reunite for Premiere
Oasis's new documentary Don't Look Back In Anger earned an eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival; Noel and Liam Gallagher made their first off-stage public appearance together since Oasis' reunion, as the film heads to cinemas (including IMAX) and Disney+ with a UK premiere planned and whispers of a 2027 tour.
Noel Gallagher praises Liam as ‘delightful’ after Oasis reunion and new documentary
Noel Gallagher called Liam Gallagher “delightful” and said they’re now equals after Oasis’s 2024 reunion, as he promotes the documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger which charts the band’s Venice Film Festival premiere and Live ’25 tour. The film will premiere in cinemas (including IMAX) from Sept. 9 and then stream on Disney+ later, with a UK premiere Sept. 7; rumours point to a 2027 UK/Europe tour including Knebworth and a Manchester residency.
Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West Collaboration at Chicago Homecoming
Kid Cudi defends performing with Kanye West at Chicago's Soldier Field homecoming show, citing a long friendship and West’s growth, while addressing backlash sparked by antisemitism controversy and criticism from Peter Rosenberg.
Stella Lefty faces plagiarism allegations again, this time over Blake Shelton similarity
Stella Lefty is facing plagiarism allegations again—this time for similarities between her single Why Wouldn’t We and Blake Shelton’s 2017 hit I’ll Name The Dogs; writing credits list Lefty with Emily Weisband, Grady Block and Steph Jones, while Shelton’s team includes Matt Dragstrem, Ben Hayslip and Josh Thompson, and neither has publicly commented yet. Lefty has previously faced similar claims over Boston in relation to Noah Kahan’s Stick Season, and she’s currently promoting an 18-date North American tour.
Camilo Séptimo Keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez and Family Found Dead in Mexico as Suspects Are Arrested
Jonathan Meléndez, Camilo Séptimo’s keyboardist, and three family members were found dead in their Atizapán de Zaragoza apartment near Mexico City; a six-year-old child survived; two men have been arrested as suspects; Meléndez helped shape the band’s synth-pop sound and had notable collaborations and festival appearances.
Six Ed Sheeran crew hurt in forklift mishap at Detroit show
Six Ed Sheeran crew members were taken to hospital after a stage-dismantling incident at Ford Field in Detroit when a piece of stage equipment moved unexpectedly (described as a forklift). Two workers were in serious condition, four stable, with one kept overnight. Ford Field said it is cooperating with authorities as a full review begins, and no cause has been specified. Sheeran will continue his US tour with a Sept. 4 show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and had appeared at the Pokémon World Championships the night after the incident.
Dolly Parton Quietly Seen Off in Private Nashville Funeral
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private family funeral in Nashville, buried beside her husband Carl Dean, after her death at age 80; the service reflected her wishes, including the gospel hymn If We Never Meet Again, with ongoing tributes from fans and fellow artists.
Kacey Musgraves Keeps Boston Show On Track Amid Onstage Fire
Kacey Musgraves kept her Boston stop on the Middle of Nowhere Tour going after a small fire broke out on stage from pyrotechnics during the “Golden Hour” portion, calmly noting the flames and joking about hairspray before finishing the set; her next stop is Madison Square Garden in New York City.
KATSEYE Makes Brief Daisy Chain Fields Cameo After Megan's Injury
KATSEYE members Yoonchae, Lara and Megan made a brief surprise appearance at Daisy Chain Fields in Irvine, introducing Baby2Baby ahead of Devon Again after Megan sprained her ankle and the band had canceled their set; the group expressed love for Olivia Rodrigo’s charity festival, which raised $10 million for women’s nonprofits.
Garth Brooks' Fixed-$154 Tour Faces Upper-Deck Slowdown in Some Markets
Garth Brooks’ nostalgia tour keeps every seat priced at $154, a move meant to curb scalpers and keep venues full. While some dates (like Indianapolis) sold out, shows in Rosemont (Chicago area) and Washington, D.C. show substantial unsold upper-deck inventory, signaling softer demand for the most affordable upper-tier seats. Resale prices also reflect weaker demand for upper-deck spots, underscoring the challenge of balancing a fixed price with market demand across venues.