John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies at 65
Sykes co-wrote “Is This Love,” one of Whitesnake’s biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more songs on the band’s chart-topping, self-titled 1987 album.…
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Kim Kardashian’s Limited-Edition Beats’ Headphones Are $100 Off Online Right Now
Kim Kardashian is teaming back up with the tech brand for a collection of Beats Studio Pro headphones. Kim Kardashian x Beats Studio Pro Collab…
Toto’s Steve Lukather Questions the Intentions Behind Weezer’s ‘Africa’ Cover
Weezer covered Toto’s “Africa” in 2018, but Steve Lukather thinks the song’s unexpected success “blew up” in the band’s face. Rivers Cuomo of Weezer performs…
Ethel Cain Responds to Criticism of Controversial Post About Killing CEOs
“Since when has ‘upholding traditional values’ gone hand in hand with… defending lawmakers and oil tycoons,” Cain asked. Ethel Cain performs during Lollapalooza at Grant…
BE:FIRST Announce Details of First World Tour Spanning 15 Shows Across Three Continents
With several No. 1s on the Japan Hot 100, the rising global stars will take their dynamic sound and performance style across more than a…
Dead & Company, Noah Kahan, Maren Morris & More on Lineup for MusiCares Persons of the Year Event Honoring the Grateful Dead
The pre-Grammys event in tribute to the Grateful Dead also welcomes John Mayer, Mick Fleetwood with Stewart Copeland, Norah Jones and more on Jan. 31.…
Black Eyed Peas Cancel 2025 Las Vegas Residency Due to ‘Current Circumstances’
The 15 shows were scheduled to begin in February and run through May at Planet Hollywood’s PH Live. Black Eyed Peas Nabil Elderkin* The Black…
Chappell Roan Says She’d Be More Successful If She ‘Wore a Muzzle’
“If I were to override more of my basic instincts,” the pop star said, “I would be bigger.” Chappell Roan attends the premiere of Netflix’s…
Karol G Sets Record on Latin Airplay Chart With ‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’
The merengue tune surpasses the 25-week domination of Shakira’s “La Tortura,” featuring Alejandro Sanz. Karol G durante un concierto en el Accor Arena, el 22…
Fans React to Carrie Underwood Singing A Cappella After Technical Delay at Trump’s Inauguration
The country singer performed “America the Beautiful” after a two-minute pause. Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” as former U.S. President Joe Biden looks on…
Carrie Underwood Sings ‘America the Beautiful’ A Cappella After Technical Glitch at Trump’s Inauguration
The country superstar encouraged the audience at the U.S. Capitol to join in during her performance. Carrie Underwood performs during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda…
Donald Trump Dances Along to Village People’s ‘YMCA’ at Pre-Inauguration Rally: Watch
The event in Washington, D.C., also included performances by Kid Rock. President-elect Donald Trump dances to the song “Y.M.C.A.” alongside original group, the Village People,…
Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder in Stabbings at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class
Axel Rudakubana made the unexpected plea just before jury selection was set to begin. A police officer lays flowers at the scene of a multiple…
Matthew Capper, Former Managing Director of Warner Chappell Australia, Has Died
Australia’s music industry is mourning the loss of Matthew Capper, the long-serving former managing director of Warner Chappell Australia, who died unexpectedly earlier this month…
Michael Stipe Calls for Meta Boycott to Protest Far Right Spread
R.E.M.‘s Michael Stipe has urged his social media followers to join him in a temporary boycott of Meta and its associated products to protest their…
Scorpions Postpone Las Vegas Residency Following Drummer Mikkey Dee’s Sepsis Diagnosis
“The health and well-being of our brother is of the utmost importance,” the German outfit wrote ahead of their 60th anniversary tour. Klaus Meine y…
Matty Healy Reacts to Report He’ll ‘Get Everything Off His Chest’ About Taylor Swift Relationship on The 1975’s Next Album
“God Has Entered My Body” is about Swift, an “insider” says. Here’s Healy’s comment. Matthew Healy performs onstage with Phoebe Bridgers in the set opener…
Bob Dylan’s Original Lyrics to ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Sell for Over $500K
The original lyrics came from the personal collection of late American journalist Al Aronowitz and date back to early 1964. Bob Dylan poses for a…
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Climbs to No. 1 on Billboard 200
Following its first full week of activity, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos climbs 2-1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Jan. 25), scoring…
Fans Choose Lucy Dacus’ ‘Ankles’ as This Week’s Top New Music in All-Genre Poll
The singer-songwriter’s new single brought in nearly 66% of the vote. Lucy Dacus Shervin Lainez Lucy Dacus‘ “Ankles” has been crowned the winner of this…