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U2 released Street of Dreams as the lead single and video for its first all-new album in nine years. The clip was filmed in Mexico City, and while no album title or release date has been announced, the project is expected this year after the band issued two standalone EPs earlier in 2026 (Days of Ash and Easter Lily).
A video shows staff cleaning up a pants-pooping mess at a Fort Worth 5 Seconds of Summer show, adding to a recent Noah Kahan incident in Philadelphia and fueling discussion about front-row fan behavior and bathroom etiquette at concerts, with Kahan later urging Toronto crowds to use the bathroom.
A memorial service for Oliver Tree, who died in a June helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at age 32, is planned for July 25 at UCSC Quarry Amphitheater in Santa Cruz with a public livestream due to limited seating; details on how to watch will be announced shortly. The piece also highlights Tree’s career and his family’s philanthropic foundation to support young artists.
Lionel Richie abruptly ended his Saint Paul, Minnesota concert after telling the crowd he felt dizzy; he performed 'Dancing on the Ceiling' while seated, then left backstage and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The band continued briefly before also exiting, with reports suggesting dehydration; the North American tour’s Chicago stop remains uncertain.
Lionel Richie was forced to cut short the first night of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour in St. Paul, Minnesota after feeling dizzy onstage. He sat down during “Dancing on the Ceiling,” then performed “Three Times a Lady” at piano before an unexpected intermission and did not return. Saxophonist Dino Soldo said Richie wasn’t feeling well, and reps hadn’t commented at deadline.
Country singer Alexis Wilkins, reportedly dating Kash Patel, is set to perform at The Great American State Fair amid controversy over the festival’s politicized lineup. Wilkins announced on X that she was invited to sing this anthem on her own accord and is not being paid. The event’s coverage ties into broader 250th birthday celebrations and political tensions around Trump’s MAGA rally, while Wilkins’ own career remains modest in streaming numbers and touring activity. She has a July Windy City Smokeout slot and recently performed at Barefoot Country Fest, illustrating how the festival navigates celebrity connections and politics.
Daryl Hall revealed on social media that he recently underwent a kidney transplant from a living donor, calling it a complete success and saying he’s already feeling better and should be back to normal in a few months, with more Daryl’s House performances on the way.
Waylon Jennings' posthumous track Diamonds, featuring Glen Campbell, has arrived ahead of Shooter Jennings’ second archival release of his father’s unfinished recordings. Recorded in 1978 and co-written by Jennings and Campbell, the song features Campbell on guitar and is part of an archival album due November 16, with Diamonds' digital release staggered on December 11 and pre-orders now open.
Jelly Roll paused his Saratoga Springs show to address and dismiss cheating rumors surrounding his divorce from Bunnie Xo, telling fans that “the internet is a liar” and that “nobody cheated on nobody.” He emphasized they remain best friends and even directed listeners to Bunnie’s Dumb Blonde podcast. Bunnie, meanwhile, discussed their IVF journey and said they still plan to have a baby together, while the pair remain close. The piece also notes Jelly Roll’s tour with Post Malone was postponed.
Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell after emergency intestinal surgery and is in the ICU in Portugal, with doctors hopeful for a full recovery but a slow process. All of her shows through August have been canceled or postponed, and promoters hope she can return to the stage this fall, potentially Oct. 23 in Bucharest depending on her recovery. The family apologized to fans and thanked supporters for the outpouring as they navigate the difficult situation.
Rod Stewart drew backlash by celebrating Scotland’s World Cup win in the Boston stands just hours after canceling a California concert due to an acute respiratory infection and laryngitis. He reportedly flew to Boston with his sons to attend the match, posted clips, and joined a crowd chant, despite the earlier cancellation. His next scheduled show is Colorado’s Red Rocks, as he continues his long farewell tour and has previously hinted UK dates could be his final big run.
Musicians including Cardi B, Fat Joe, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez celebrated the New York Knicks' first NBA title since 1973, after a 94-90 Game 5 win over the Spurs, sharing celebratory posts and videos across social media.
The mayor of Pittsburgh, Corey O’Connor, refuted Morgan Wallen’s assertion that his team consulted city officials before canceling a Pittsburgh show over severe weather, saying there was no contact with Public Safety or the city administration about the cancellation; Wallen had claimed locals advised cancelation for safety, but the mayor says there’s no record of such communication. The cancellation occurred hours before doors, following Wallen’s prior performance at Acrisure Stadium, and the saga followed other on‑stage incidents during the tour.
Kanye West headlined a concert in Turkey that drew 118,000 attendees, marking a massive turnout for his live show.
Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and other acts have pulled out of President Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall, leaving the lineup dwindling amid political backlash and safety concerns ahead of the Washington, D.C. event.