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Reggie Watts Axed From Festivals After Rolling Stone Probe
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Reggie Watts Axed From Festivals After Rolling Stone Probe

Reggie Watts was dropped from Shambala and Greenbelt festivals (with Bristol shows canceled) after Rolling Stone published a probe into his late ex-girlfriend Katherine Early McCollough and allegations about drug use and his past relationships; Electric Picnic in Ireland also removed him, and Comedy Bang! Bang! dropped his theme song. Watts’s attorney denied responsibility for McCollough’s death, and while some US dates remain on his schedule, the fallout from the investigation is ongoing.

Taylor Swift Honors Nashville Roots in Rare Icon Sessions Conversation
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Taylor Swift Honors Nashville Roots in Rare Icon Sessions Conversation

Taylor Swift says she loves her country roots more as she grows, reflecting on Nashville’s influence during a Recording Academy Icon Sessions chat with Harvey Mason Jr. She recalls the Bluebird Cafe as a formative milestone and Faith Hill’s discovery there, notes the self-titled debut’s 20-year anniversary, and highlights her country-leaning single I Knew It, I Knew You while performing a medley on the Eras Tour-era piano.

North West Finds Her Own Beat with Debut EP N0rth4evr
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North West Finds Her Own Beat with Debut EP N0rth4evr

Thirteen-year-old North West steps into the music spotlight with a six-track debut EP, N0rth4evr, blending rage rap, emo, hyperpop, alt rock and metal. In a candid interview for the Autumn 2026 issue of Dazed, she discusses her inspirations, first solo festival moments, and a no-beef ethos, while juggling fame with teenage interests and her mom Kim Kardashian’s ongoing support. She also reveals an eye for fashion, a love of collaboration, and even hints at future regular-job ambitions.

Triumph Expands 50th Anniversary Tour With Leg Two and April Wine
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Triumph Expands 50th Anniversary Tour With Leg Two and April Wine

Triumph announces leg two of its 2026 “Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded” tour to celebrate 50 years, adding 16 U.S. shows with April Wine as special guest. The run runs November–December across major markets from the Midwest to the West Coast, ending Dec 12 in San Diego (with Dec 10 in Los Angeles). Tickets go on artist presale Aug 25, Citi presale at noon, and general sale Aug 27 via LiveNation; $1 from every ticket supports the SoundsUnite charity. The lineup features Rik Emmett, Gil Moore, Phil X, Todd Kerns and Brent Fitz, continuing Triumph’s iconic arena-rock legacy.

Dr. Dre Embraces AI to Create Music, Slams the Skeptics
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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.

Grohl and Dudamel Turn Hollywood Bowl Into a Rock-Orchestra Night
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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.