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Weird Al Yankovic returns to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert with an eight-musician lineup, delivering intimate, playful renditions of hits like 'Skipper Dan', 'eBay', and 'The Saga Begins' in the beloved tiny-space format.
Guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore will join Deep Purple onstage tonight for the first time since 1993, reportedly performing a single encore at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. He hinted on Instagram Live that the appearance is for old times’ sake, marking a rare reunion with the band’s classic lineup after three decades apart.
Elvis Presley delivered a drained, energy-sapped Hampton Coliseum matinee on August 1, 1976, after ten straight days on tour and a heavy regimen of prescription meds amid personal upheaval; the set trimmed many era-defining hits, but a rare improvised moment of “Return to Sender” offered a brief spark, illustrating a legend worn down by the road while still hinting at his enduring voice and leaving room for archival footage to fuel future Elvis projects.
On Day 2 at Grant Park, the Smashing Pumpkins delivered a high-energy, era-spanning set at Lollapalooza 2026, proving they’re not a nostalgia act, even with Charli XCX headlining nearby; the Chicago Tribune’s review emphasizes their enduring vitality and catalog.
At Lollapalooza, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan surprised the Chicago crowd by inviting Yungblud to perform “Luna” and later bringing out Olivia Rodrigo to sing “Thirty-Three” from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, turning the set into a nostalgia-soaked highlight of the festival.
Lorde headlined Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago with a confident, cathartic set spanning her four records; she opened with Royals, delivered bold visuals and intimate moments amid thousands, and capped the night with a triumphant victory-lap—featuring an unannounced cameo by Charli XCX.
FIFA will stage the World Cup final’s first official halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and more to support education initiatives; the planned length is uncertain (reports cite 20–30 minutes) and could clash with IFAB rules; the stage will be on the MetLife Stadium pitch, with U.S. viewers able to watch on Fox (English) and Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish) and various streaming services; kickoff is 3 p.m. ET, so plan to be tuned in by around 3:45 p.m. local time, and note some markets (e.g., the UK) may or may not carry the broadcast.
Shania Twain finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of playing Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern, a 500-seat venue, delivering a 75-minute set that mixed hits with songs from her forthcoming Little Miss Twain album; tickets were $40 and sold out in minutes. Backed by a six‑piece band, she shared stories from Timmins, performed classics like Come On Over, Any Man of Mine, You’re Still the One, and Man! I Feel Like a Woman!, and previewed Faded Blue Jeans with Josh Homme. The intimate, spontaneous show left Twain glowing with pride as she connected with hometown memories and personal milestones.
Jay-Z kicked off a three-night Yankee Stadium residency celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt (Night 1) and The Blueprint (Night 2), with surprise and high-profile guests including Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Nas, Eminem, Slick Rick, Alicia Keys, and Pharrell. Night 1 drew 45,000+ fans and featured a Beyoncé duet, while Night 2 set a Yankee Stadium ticket-sales record. A final show, Extra Innings, and international dates in London, Paris and Los Angeles are planned.
Sony unveils the wired IER-M500 in-ear monitors at $120, featuring a 5mm driver and an extended 10 Hz–40 kHz range, a sealed design for strong sound isolation, and a wide range of fit options. The headphones come with a 1.6m cable and 3.5mm jack, are aimed at live musicians but also suitable for general listeners, and preorder is open with shipping expected in late August.
Paul McCartney delivered a first-ever live performance of the Beatles classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding reception, the song’s first live rendition by him since 1964. The moment occurred after the ceremony as guests entered the reception, with McCartney joining other A-list performers; Swift praised him publicly, marking a rare bridge between the Beatles era and today’s pop moment.
Cardi B delivered a standout BET Awards 2026 performance, arriving on a lights-wrapped sport bike to perform a high-energy medley from her album Am I the Drama? (Errtime, Hello, Check Please, Pretty & Petty), even climbing a stripper pole before returning to the bike; she led nominations with six nods and won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist as Druski hosted the show.
Cardi B kicked off BET Awards 2026 on a light-up sport bike and delivered a high-energy medley from her album Am I the Drama?—featuring Errtime, Hello, Check Please, and Pretty & Petty—with dancers and a stripper-pole moment, as the ceremony highlighted her six nominations and the evening’s standout moments.
Rush delivered a complete performance of the 2112 suite on the second night of their Fifty Something tour at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marking the first full 2112 rendition since 1997, with about 18,000 fans in attendance and fan-shot multicam footage circulating online; the piece also notes the band’s new drummer Anika Nilles and includes the North American dates that followed.
Rolling Stone catalogs Bruce Springsteen’s long-running Dylan tribute, detailing 13 Dylan songs Springsteen has performed in concert from the early 1970s to 2026. The piece traces highlights like It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry; Chimes of Freedom; a 2003 Shea Stadium moment where Dylan joined Springsteen for Highway 61 Revisited; rare takes on songs such as Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door and Like a Rolling Stone, plus 2008’s Mr. Tambourine Man and a 2026 closing performance of I Shall Be Released. It also notes Dylan’s own onstage Dancing in the Dark in 1990 as a counterpoint to this ongoing cross-Generational exchange between two iconic songwriters.