01 / MUSIC NEWS • Sep 17
Justin Bieber Scores Seven-Figure Coachella Payday: ‘He’s Fully in the Driver’s Seat’
Headlining-slot announcement follows pop star’s crafty rollout for Swag and Swag II
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Foo Fighters Tease Tour in AI-Assisted Promo Video: ‘There’s More To Come’
The announcement comes after the rock band performed two shows with new drummer Ilan Rubin
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Sep 17
Man Arrested in Connection to Stolen Hard Drives Containing Unreleased Beyoncé Music
The materials that the musician's choreographer and dancer said were stolen from a Jeep Wagoneer rental in Atlanta during…
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Matt Cameron Admits He Was ‘Having Some Issues’ With Pearl Jam’s ‘Constant Touring’
The drummer opened up about his decision to leave the group, citing their marathon three-hour shows and his desire…
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Karol G to Make History as First Latina Artist to Headline Coachella
The Colombian superstar, who last performed at the festival in 2022, has secured the Sunday night slot for 2026
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Nick Cannon Says Trauma Led Him to Having 12 Kids: I Was ‘Being Careless’
Nick Cannon opens up about fatherhood, healing after divorce, and why all his children were “made out of love”
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Demi Lovato Will Keep It Light on New Album ‘It’s Not That Deep’
The singer announced the album with a fake-out post teasing a non-existent documentary, poking fun at the heavy films…
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Mariah the Scientist Details ‘Hearts Sold Separately’ Tour
The 36-city trek begins in Paris in January, with the North American leg kicking off in February
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Watch Neil Young Play the ‘Rust Never Sleeps’ Deep Cut ‘Sail Away’ for First Time in 12 Years
The ballad was originally recorded for the abandoned Oceanside Countryside album in 1977, and hasn’t been played live since…
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Lewis Capaldi to Headline London’s Hyde Park Next Summer
Additional performers for the annual BST Hyde Park concert series will be announced in the months leading up to…
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Sharon Osbourne Thanks Fans for ‘Overwhelming Love’ After Ozzy’s Death
Sharon said fan support has carried her "through many nights" following the death of the metal legend
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Tate McRae Welcomes Megan Moroney for Duet of ‘6 Months Later’ at Nashville Show
"I'm such a massive fan," McRae said of the country queen
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Kanye West Ex-Employee Gets $76K in Legal Fees for Musician’s ‘Frivolous’ Motion to Sink Her Lawsuit
The controversial artist is ready to "aggressively move along with litigation" if an appellate court upholds the Jane Doe…
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Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil Suffered Stroke Last December: ‘I Had to Learn to Walk Again’
“I went from people carrying me to the bathroom, because I couldn’t walk myself," said the musician
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Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts Sued by Luxury Brand Chrome Hearts
The trademark infringement suit alleges that Young and his latest backing band copied the brand's mark to "exploit Chrome…
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Watch Sarah McLachlan, Olivia Rodrigo Discuss Lilith Fair’s Impact in New Doc Trailer
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery — The Untold Story premieres on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on Sept. 21
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Limp Bizkit Know How to Get Your Attention With New Song ‘Making Love to Morgan Wallen’
Need they say more?
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Taylor Swift Has Not Agreed to Deposition in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Case — But She May Be ‘Forced’
Swift's longtime legal team told a judge that the pop star has "no material role in this action"
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Ed Sheeran Celebrates ‘Play’ With Live Tiny Desk Concert
“I really appreciate you letting me play live,” Sheeran said about using the loop pedal during his performance
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Mark Ronson Offers to DJ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
The musician made the (half?) joking offer on Fallon after noting his stepdad’s band, Foreigner, had put in a…
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Gorillaz Announces Collaborative Album ‘The Mountain’ Featuring Trueno, Idles, Bizarrap
The album will feature artists from across the globe, including Sparks, Jalen Ngonda, Kara Jackson, and more
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Perry Farrell Responds to Jane’s Addiction Lawsuit, Says Dave Navarro Has ‘Unclean Hands’
Two months after his own band filed a $10 million suit against him, Perry Farrell has responded with a…
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David Bowie’s 15 Favorite Songs Revealed in Unearthed Document
The eclectic list includes tunes by Miles Davis, Roxy Music, the Beatles, Little Richard, and Ronnie Spector
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Twisted Sister Reuniting for 50th Anniversary Tour, But Without Bassist Mark Mendoza
Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, and Eddie Ojeda will all take part in the 2026 trek, their first since…
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