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entertainment5 days ago•6 min saved

Stapleton Leads Star-Studded America250 Benefit in L.A., A Night of Music and Unity

Chris Stapleton headlined the bipartisan America250 benefit at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum—a Fourth of July concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris, and Queen Latifah; with proceeds going to Feeding America and tickets priced at $17.76, the show aimed to be a politics-free celebration of American music that drew a near-full crowd and showcased Stapleton's soulful set alongside Khan's classics, Morris's cross-genre performances, and Latifah's hosting, underscoring a unifying moment amid national celebrations.

via Los Angeles Times|

#america250 #entertainment #feeding-america

lifestyle15 days ago•23 min saved

Dolly Parton Unveils Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, Takes a Friendly Jab at Buc-ee’s

Dolly Parton opened Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee—a 50,000-square-foot truck stop with fuel, food, a general store, live music on a main stage, a full-service BBQ restaurant, coffee shop, showers, EV charging and a dog park, plus 24/7 operation and a week of events through July 3. She even cheekily quips she couldn’t leave it to Buc-ee’s beaver mascot, signaling a playful rivalry while promising a welcoming Dolly-parton-magic experience for travelers.

via New York Post|

#buc-ees #dolly-parton #lifestyle

music1 month ago•25 min saved

Ariana Grande Delivers Vocals-First Brilliance in Oakland's Eternal Sunshine Tour Opener

Ariana Grande opened the Eternal Sunshine Tour in Oakland with a 105-minute, 23-song set that leans into her Eternal Sunshine material and deluxe tracks, balancing vocal-focused performances with restrained production and a two-stage design. The show emphasizes singing first, dancing second, and features standout moments like Dandelion, Thank U, Next, and Hampstead, with a climactic rig-assisted closer; the setlist overall skews newer material rather than Sweetener-era hits, and the crowd reaction to the Rain on Me duet was mixed.

via Variety|

#ariana-grande #concert-review #eternal-sunshine-tour

music1 month ago•21 min saved

Jay-Z Headlines Roots Picnic 2026 as Philly Festival Expands

Roots Picnic 2026 returned to Philadelphia with a larger Belmont Plateau footprint, introducing real-time updates via a new app, a second entry to cut lines, bigger stages, more food and activations, and city-wide pre-events. Jay-Z headlined Day One with a career-spanning set that included a rare Roots-era reunion and guest appearances (Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Meek Mill), while Day Two closed with Erykah Badu. The festival celebrated milestones like De La Soul Is Dead’s 35th, Reasonable Doubt’s 30th, The Blueprint’s 25th, and Baduizm’s 30th, across a lineup that spanned hip-hop eras, despite some sound hiccups. Overall, attendees and organizers hailed the edition as a strong, evolving showcase for Roots Picnic.

via Rolling Stone|

#hip-hop #jay-z #live-music

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Spotify Unveils Reserved: Two Tickets for True Fans, Not the Crowd

Spotify announced Reserved, a new program for eligible Premium subscribers (18+) that holds two concert tickets for a artist’s most dedicated fans and allows them to purchase within a dedicated window, reducing scalping and ensuring real fans get seats. Beginning in the U.S. this summer with more markets to follow, there are no extra Spotify fees; eligibility is based on engagement and location, with ticketing handled via partner platforms.

via Spotify|

#fan-engagement #live-music #reserved

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Harry Styles’ Catwalk Draws Obstructed-View Complaints, Team Promises Adjustments

Fans report obstructed sightlines from Harry Styles’ rectangular catwalk setup; his team is reviewing the complaints and plans adjustments to the staging where possible while complying with safety rules.

via Stereogum|

#entertainment #fan-feedback #harry-styles

music1 month ago•24 min saved

Harry Styles Opens the Together, Together Tour With a Stadium-Size Amsterdam Comeback

Harry Styles kicks off his Together, Together Tour in Amsterdam with a stadium-sized show featuring an expanded band (horns, dancers, strings) for 56,000 fans. He blends new KissCo material with crowd-pleasers like Treat People With Kindness, Adore You, Watermelon Sugar, and Fine Line, delivering a high-energy encore that includes Matilda, Sign of the Times, and As It Was. The 10-night Amsterdam residency sets the tone for a global run to London, São Paulo, NYC, Melbourne, and Sydney, all anchored in a message of togetherness, dancing, and living with integrity through the joy of live music.

via Rolling Stone|

#amsterdam #concert-review #harry-styles

music1 month ago•18 min saved

Harry Styles Kicks Off His Ambitious World Tour in Amsterdam

Harry Styles opened the Together Together tour in Amsterdam with a high-energy two-hour set that blends new material from Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. with crowd favorites, powered by an 18-piece band and inventive staging—including a mid-show walkaround on a central walkway and interactive moments with fans—culminating in a sprint down the runways during the encore with “As It Was.”

via Variety|

#amsterdam #concert-review #harry-styles

music1 month ago•13 min saved

Foo Fighters Bring Stadium Energy to NPR Tiny Desk in Five-Song Office Set

Foo Fighters deliver a five-song Tiny Desk set at NPR’s office, opening with Spit Shine and featuring Child Actor, My Hero, Everlong, and Learn to Fly; Dave Grohl calls the moment special and credits Trouble Funk as an inspiration, with the band hinting at nearly two months of North American dates starting in August, kicking off in Toronto.

via Rolling Stone|

#foo-fighters #learn-to-fly #live-music

music2 months ago•18 min saved

Coachella Weekend 2 Steals the Spotlight with Surprises and a Music-First Vibe

Coachella 2026’s Weekend 2 has overshadowed Weekend 1 thanks to bigger, surprise guest moments (Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and more), strategic timing around new material, and a shift from influencer-driven hype to a crowd that’s more focused on the music, with artists delivering stronger, more varied sets and less off-site party pressure—the trend suggests Weekend 2 may become the festival’s main highlight in the future.

via Variety|

#coachella #guest-appearances #influencer-culture

entertainment2 months ago•6 min saved

Coachella 2026: Star power, nostalgia and a brand-driven expansion

Coachella 2026 delivered a star-studded, nostalgia-soaked three-day run, expanding its global brand with surprise guest moments and a broader mix of international acts, while leaning into a glossy livestreamed experience and heavy corporate activations. Ticket prices held steady amid an inflation mindset, but logistical hiccups and VIP culture remained, as legends like Iggy Pop and Fatboy Slim closed the stage alongside a diverse lineup led by Karol G and other pop, electronic and rock acts. Overall, it showcased the festival as a cultural spectacle and a powerful commercial machine with moments of genuine emotion and standout performances.

via The Guardian|

#coachella #entertainment #live-music

music3 months ago•2 min saved

Kali Uchis Announces U.S. Tour With Mariah the Scientist

Kali Uchis announces the For The Girls tour with Mariah the Scientist, a U.S. trek beginning in May with Laila! opening on select dates, continuing through spring and summer.

via Pitchfork|

#for-the-girls-tour #kali-uchis #laila

music3 months ago•5 min saved

McCartney Delights with an Intimate Fonda Set

Paul McCartney delivered an intimate 1 hour 40 minute set at LA’s Fonda Theatre with a seven‑piece band, running through a mix of classics and showcasing his enduring range, while hinting at a May release for his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane and sharing personal moments (including a dedication to wife Nancy Shevell). The show highlighted the thrill of small‑venue magic and McCartney’s love‑driven artistry.

via Los Angeles Times|

#concert-review #fonda-theatre #live-music

music3 months ago•29 min saved

Shannon and Narducy Turn R.E.M.'s Deep Cuts Into a Living Onstage Revival

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy lead an all-star R.E.M. tribute that digs into deep catalog cuts—often with ex‑R.E.M. members joining the stage—turning live shows into joyful pilgrimages rather than mere covers as they tour Lifes Rich Pageant and beyond, sometimes featuring guest moments from Michael Stipe and a rotating roster of friends and fans who celebrate the band’s enduring spirit.

via Rolling Stone|

#jason-narducy #live-music #michael-shannon

entertainment4 months ago•7 min saved

Austin SXSW Goes Badge-Free with 20 Free Show Options

Austin’s SXSW returns with 20 free, badge-free showcases across the city from March 11–22, giving attendees without badges a chance to catch live sets at venues like Hyde Park’s Porchella, Hotel Vegas, YETI’s flagship store, 101x Day Parties, Flatstock, Stoner Jam, South By South Emo, Peelander Fest and more, including official BMI, KUTX and SoCo Stomp events, plus stage showcases at San José, Mohawk and Antone’s—many with free admission or suggested donations and additional activities like drag shows, screen printing and vendor markets.

via Austin American-Statesman|

#austin #badge-free #entertainment