Music

New Cheap Trick album shows they're far from 'All Washed Up'

Marc Ballon — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Despite their tongue-in-cheek title 'All Washed Up,' Cheap Trick's new album proves the classic rock legends remain vibrant, with three original members in their 70s still recording and touring.

Coachella 2026: We talked to L.A.'s beloved Bob Baker Marionettes about the festival

Rebecca Castillo — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:56:02 GMT

The Bob Baker Marionettes made their Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival debut on April 10.

Coachella 2026: 4 differences between Weekend 1 and 2

Vanessa Franko — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:48 GMT

What's different at Coachella's second weekend? For starters, Anyma will get another chance to debut his set at the festival and Kacey Musgraves has been added to the lineup.

All 27 of Justin Bieber's Top 10 hits, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:59:21 GMT

Ahead of his encore appearance at this weekend's Coachella festival, here's a rundown of the pop superstar's biggest chart hits.

She was told to smile and hide the chaos. Now Leah Blevins is singing her truth

Holly Gleason — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Country singer Leah Blevins isn't afraid to wear her emotions on her sleeve in new album "All Dressed Up."

Spotify launches push to back L.A.'s independent music venues

Cerys Davies — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:56:54 GMT

During a tumultuous time for the ticketing industry, Spotify announced a yearlong partnership with the National Independent Venue Assn. that would help spotlight local venues' upcoming shows.

Ruby Rose vs. Katy Perry: Australia police confirm investigation into reported 2010 incident

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:10:13 GMT

Ruby Rose's public allegations of sexual assault against Katy Perry have made it to Australian police, who confirmed an investigation into a reported 2010 incident.

Jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated illegal monopoly

Cerys Davies, Itzel Luna — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:28:22 GMT

The verdict by a Manhattan jury came after a five-week trial and caps a closely watched case that could have far reaching effects across the music industry.

Their secret shows jam streets. One caused a riot. Dead City Punx are the last dangerous band in L.A.

August Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Dead City Punx fans swarm freeway underpasses for chaotic, secret shows, one of which Mayor Karen Bass called "unacceptable." Some in the rock and art worlds are intrigued. But can the band build a career?

What it's like to DJ at Coachella: Backstage access, celebrities and lines nobody can avoid

Kailyn Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Times reporter by day, DJ by night, Kailyn Brown (who goes by Kailyn Hype) takes us behind the curtain at the popular music festival.

CMAT came to Coachella with politics on her mind and an Irish dance step for California

Emma Madden — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Irish country-pop star CMAT made her Coachella debut after achieving major fame at home, bringing her blend of American cultural obsession and Irish identity to California crowds.

Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes guitarist and vocalist, dies at 64

Andrea Flores — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:58:09 GMT

Felipe Staiti died Monday due to health complications following his hospitalization in his hometown of Mendoza, Argentina.

Kanye West sued for battery, emotional distress over 'cowardly' altercation at Chateau Marmont

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:50:27 GMT

Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, faces a battery and emotional distress lawsuit amid his latest efforts to mount a comeback.

Durand Bernarr stole hearts at the Grammys. Now, he wants to make sure you can't look away

Kailyn Brown — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:13:22 GMT

The newly minted Grammy winner discusses upcoming album "Bernarr," his Blue Note Los Angeles show and his variety show debut at the Netflix Is a Joke festival.

Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Wu-Tang Clan lead 2026 Rock Hall inductees

Mikael Wood — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:24:43 GMT

Among the other acts set to be inducted in November are Sade, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross.

A Pokémon EDM show is coming to Los Angeles for the game's 30th anniversary

Tracy Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:52:39 GMT

The Pokémon Company is throwing a two-night only EDM concert to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary. The first 'Pokemon Night Out' show will be in L.A.

Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella controversy about reaction to a fan's Arabic chant explained

Iris Kwok — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:29:45 GMT

Sabrina Carpenter has apologized after sparking online backlash for mistaking a Coachella goer's traditional Arabic cheer for yodeling.

Karol G, first Latina to headline Coachella, urged Latino fans: 'Don't feel fear, feel pride!'

Suzy Exposito — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:19:00 GMT

Colombian superstar Karol G hosted a Latin dance party for the ages at Coachella on Sunday — featuring Wisin, Becky G, Mariah Angeliq and Cigarettes After Sex

Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations: 'Dangerous reckless lies'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:58 GMT

Katy Perry's rep says Ruby Rose's allegations that the pop star sexually assaulted her at a club in Australia nearly 20 years ago are 'categorically false.'

Coachella 2026: Karol G's historic headlining set was lusty, powerful and overdue

August Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:51:14 GMT

Colombian superstar Karol G made history Sunday as the first Latina to headline Coachella, acknowledging the long-overdue nature of the achievement during an ambitious, hourlong set.

See the complete setlist for Karol G's Coachella headlining set

David Viramontes — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:13:54 GMT

Karol G's highly anticipated Coachella headlining set is finally here.

Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab following DUI arrest

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:03:14 GMT

Britney Spears checked into a treatment facility after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Fans and close friends have expressed concern for her well-being since she was released from a conservatorship.

Coachella's anarchic hippos are back, now as bumbling media barons

August Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:18:20 GMT

"The hippos are mimetic. It's little bit of a reflection of society with dark, absurdist humor," said Debo Vado's Derek Doublin.

I rode in the Goodyear blimp over Coachella

Mikael Wood — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:09:46 GMT

The Times' Mikael Wood got an invite to float over Coachella. Hey, why not?

What it takes to build Coachella's most recognizable icon

Vanessa Franko — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:26:10 GMT

You've seen Coachella's Ferris wheel throughout your social media feeds. We talked to the operators about what it takes to put together La Grande XL.

How to watch Karol G and BigBang on the Coachella Weekend 2 Sunday livestream

David Viramontes — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:12:57 GMT

How to watch Coachella 2026 Day 3 YouTube livestream: Karol G, BigBang, Laufey, Little Simz, Kaskade, Young Thug, FKA Twigs, Subtronics and more.

Justin Bieber (and his laptop) headline Coachella Night 2

Mikael Wood — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:14:04 GMT

The 32-year-old pop star reframed the idea of a headlining Coachella performance.

See the complete setlist for Justin Bieber's Coachella debut

David Viramontes — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:35:56 GMT

Justin Bieber's highly anticipated Coachella headlining set is finally here.

Coachella 2026: Nine Inch Noize revamps industrial rock for a ghoulish rave

August Brown — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:09:42 GMT

Trent Reznor might never escape those ghouls.

During a Coachella sunset, Sombr's star burns brighter and brings out Billy Corgan

Vanessa Franko — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:56:10 GMT

Sombr's sunset performance at the Outdoor Theatre brought out thousands of fans and a Coachella first-timer.

Coachella 2026: Violent winds disrupt festival, campgrounds

Vanessa Franko, August Brown — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:00:51 GMT

High winds in the Coachella Valley caused the cancellation of Anyma's set Friday night with more gusts on the way.

10 minutes backstage with David Lee Roth at Coachella

Mikael Wood — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:19:48 GMT

The former Van Halen frontman on his experience at Coachella and the meaning of 'Jump.'

After sold-out Shrine runs, Subtronics takes dubstep to Coachella's biggest stage

Christine Terrisse — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:50:53 GMT

Philadelphia dubstep producer Subtronics reaches a career milestone this weekend, performing at Coachella's Sahara Tent after selling out six shows at L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium in December.

Coachella 2026: The best photos from the festival

Christina House, Kayla Bartkowski — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:59:40 GMT

The 2026 festival celebrates 25 years of music and art, having evolved into a massive global cultural phenomenon.

How to watch Justin Bieber and Kacey Musgraves' surprise set on Coachella Weekend 2 livestream

David Viramontes — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

How to watch Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 YouTube livestream: Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Taemin, Nine Inch Noize, Addison Rae, the Strokes, David Byrne, Fujii Kaze, PinkPantheress and more.

Sabrina Carpenter brings her hits (and Susan Sarandon?) to Coachella

Mikael Wood — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:31:34 GMT

The 26-year-old pop star headlined the festival two years after vowing she'd return to top the bill.

Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

August Brown — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:16:32 GMT

The xx's return was among the most buzzed-about sets of the festival this year, a credit to how well their catalog has stood up on the merits.

Pay $4,000 for your Coachella ticket? This California bill may curb scalping

August Brown — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:10:47 GMT

Matt Haney's California Fans First Act (AB 1720) would ban reselling tickets at more than 10% above face value. Coachella passes that first sold for $649 are reselling for thousands.

Here's what's inside the Radiohead bunker at Coachella

Mikael Wood — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:52:14 GMT

An elaborate underground art installation looks back at the band's albums "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Rapper Offset released from hospital after shooting, says he's 'good' but 'planning to be better'

Iris Kwok — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:10:18 GMT

Offset was released from the hospital after being shot in Florida earlier this week.

The architects of Coachella: How five artists reshaped 25 years of the festival

Niyaz Pirani — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Five artists and creative studios have shaped Coachella's visual identity over 25 years through works ranging from annual posters to 57-foot-tall astronauts.

Chris Brown and Usher set L.A. dates for joint tour

Iris Kwok — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:27:26 GMT

Chris Brown and Usher have set L.A. dates at SoFi Stadium for their joint tour, R&B: Raymond & Brown.

Why is there a giant shovel in the desert outside Coachella? Tom Cruise has the answer

David Viramontes — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:56 GMT

A giant shovel popped up in Indio. How did it get there and where is it? The clues lead us to Tom Cruise and his secretive new project.

How to watch Sabrina Carpenter and Anyma's 'redo' on the Coachella Weekend 2 livestream

David Viramontes — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

How to watch Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 YouTube livestream: Sabrina Carpenter, Katseye, Bini, Sexyy Red, The xx, Anyma, Central Cee and more performances.

Coachella 2026: How premium brands are cashing in on a 'consumer wonderland'

Cerys Davies — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Coachella in recent years has transformed from a grungy desert fest to a "consumer wonderland." Here's why major global brands are pouring big money into events surrounding the Indio music festival.

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and 'Planet Rock' rapper, dies at 68

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 23:31:50 GMT

Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop with his legendary Zulu Nation block parties in the South Bronx, has died. He was 68.

Lambrini Girls pull out of Coachella, postpone U.S. tour due to 'acute brain injury'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:20:32 GMT

Lambrini Girls have to pull out of Coachella after singer-guitarist Phoebe Lunny suffered an 'acute brain injury.' Jack White will fill the spot the duo left open.

18 Coachella 2026 acts we can't wait to see

Nate Jackson, August Brown, Mikael Wood, Vanessa Franko, Julius Miller — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:05:50 GMT

Coachella 2026's first weekend features 18 acts L.A. Times staff can't wait to see, from proto-punk icon Iggy Pop to emerging artist Gigi Perez.

K-pop conquered Coachella. Now it's Bini's turn to show off the Philippines

August Brown — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Coachella is 'a great responsibility for us,' the group's Colet added. 'Because we want to open the door to more Filipino art.'

Bruce Springsteen's comeback at Kia Forum is no victory lap. It's a battle against Trump

Mikael Wood — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:19:19 GMT

The 76-year-old rock legend brought a politically inspired tour to the Forum on Tuesday for the first of two shows.

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in Florida. Lawyer disputes connection to Offset shooting

Tracy Brown — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:23:58 GMT

Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida. The rapper's lawyer denies he was involved with Offset's shooting.

Country star Ray Stevens is recovering after breaking his neck in a fall

Katie Simons — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:08:35 GMT

Country star Ray Stevens was rushed to the hospital Sunday after breaking his neck ahead of the release of his new album, 'Favorites Old & New.'

Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. denies Ye a visa

August Brown — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:46:02 GMT

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that "Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless."

Billionaire investor launches $65-billion Universal Music takeover bid

Cerys Davies — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:33:44 GMT

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman is offering over $65 billion to purchase one of music's largest labels, Universal Music Group. The label represents Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.

Coachella posts set times and surprise! Jack White is on the bill

Vanessa Franko — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:19 GMT

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has released set times for Weekend 1 of the 2026 edition and a former headliner has been added to the lineup.

Rapper Offset shot following fight outside Hard Rock Hotel in Florida; police detain two

Clara Harter — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:54:31 GMT

The rapper Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on Monday evening and is currently in stable condition, a spokesperson confirmed to The Times.

Bad Bunny's Japan concert to stream on Spotify starting April 8

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:34:12 GMT

A documentary film of Bad Bunny's first concert in Asia will be available to stream on Spotify starting April 8.

Lil Nas X granted a mental health diversion in latest step toward dismissal of police battery case

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:00:02 GMT

Lil Nas X, who was arrested last August, reportedly will enter a two-year mental health diversion program in the latest step to potentially resolve a felony battery case.

Sponsors pull out of festival headlined by Ye on the heels of sold-out SoFi Stadium shows

Mikael Wood — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:57:15 GMT

The concerts scheduled for July in London will follow the rapper's shows last week at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium.

Coachella photos 1999–2025: The most iconic moments ahead of the 2026 festival

Vanessa Franko — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Coachella's humble beginnings of a desert festival into becoming a global force in pop culture, revisit iconic moments with Daft Punk, Beyoncé, the Coachella astronaut and everything in between.

Bo Lueders, guitarist and co-founder of hardcore metal band Harm's Way, dies at 38

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 20:03:53 GMT

Guitarist and Harm's Way co-founder Bo Lueders has died, the metallic hardcore band announced Thursday on social media. The co-host of the 'HardLore' podcast was 38.

Drummer James Gadson, who played with Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, dies at 86

Mikael Wood — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:45:52 GMT

Among the many hit records Gadson played on are Withers' 'Use Me' and Diana Ross' 'Love Hangover.'

Suki Lahav, Israeli artist and Bruce Springsteen's former violinist, dead at 74

August Brown — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:39:46 GMT

Lahav's tenure with the group lasted only between 1974 and 1975, yet she contributed to several classics, including "Born to Run" and "Jungleland."

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Maddie Browning — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The multitalented artist has opened for major acts including Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey, and now makes her Coachella debut this month.

Tiffany Day thought her career was over. Then she found her truest sound yet

Malia Mendez — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A.-based artist Tiffany Day on Friday releases her sophomore album "Halo" in a marked turn toward hyperpop.

Gucci Mane was kidnapped, robbed by rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, prosecutors say

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 02:18:46 GMT

Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are accused of ambushing a Dallas music studio to rob Gucci Mane in a business meeting that went awry.

Turnstile's ex-guitarist arrested for attempted murder of the lead singer's father

Tracy Brown — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 22:51:04 GMT

Brady Ebert, the band Turnstile's former guitarist, was arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly hitting former bandmate Brendan Yates' father with a car.

A major fail on live TV put a target on this pop star's back. Winning 'The Masked Singer' might erase it

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:44:35 GMT

When Ashlee Simpson was outed as lip-syncing on 'SNL' years ago, casual observers painted a target on her back. Her Season 14 win on 'The Masked Singer' may erase it.

Rapper J. Cole signs with Chinese basketball team, his third stint as a professional hoopster

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:28:27 GMT

Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole, a longtime basketball fanatic, has signed to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Assn. The hip-hop star has played professionally overseas twice before.

It's not déjà vu: Olivia Rodrigo announces highly anticipated new album

Katie Simons — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:02:49 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo's highly anticipated third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' will be released on June 12.

Inside Ye's first comeback show at SoFi Stadium

Mikael Wood — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:19:22 GMT

The rapper played the first of two shows Wednesday night, performing new songs and oldies on a giant dome on the stadium's floor.

Taylor Swift is sued by a showgirl, and drops video on a Hollywood 'It Girl,' Liz Taylor

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 03:32:36 GMT

Megastar Taylor Swift was hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit for 'Life of a Showgirl,' and released the archival music video for 'Elizabeth Taylor.'

Lindsey Buckingham, former guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, attacked by a woman in Santa Monica

Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:23:00 GMT

Lindsey Buckingham, the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist, was attacked in Santa Monica by a woman who threw an unknown substance at him.

Coachella 2026: Everything you need to know to survive and thrive at the festival — or watch at home

Vanessa Franko — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 20:31:48 GMT

Here's what to expect when Coachella takes over the Empire Polo Club in Indio in April, from what to bring with you to off-site events that anyone can attend.

Megan Thee Stallion recovering after hospitalization for 'extreme exhaustion, dehydration'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:42:09 GMT

Megan Thee Stallion is on the mend after a bout of 'concerning symptoms' landed her in the hospital Tuesday evening, cutting her latest 'Moulin Rouge' performance short.

Inside Kid Cudi's new podcast, where he offers 'Big Bro' advice and good vibes

Kailyn Brown — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With his new podcast, Kid Cudi embraces a lighter, playful side, offering fun chats and "Big Bro" advice with unexpected celebrity guests.

'Messy' hitmaker Lola Young is back and recovering after addiction woes led to collapse on stage

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:12:09 GMT

Lola Young is opening up about seeking substance abuse treatment after she fainted during a show last year and subsequently canceled her tour.

Ambrosia's Christopher North, keyboardist with soft-rock hitmakers, dies at 75

Mikael Wood — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:04:12 GMT

Among the band's hits were "How Much I Feel" and "Biggest Part of Me," both of which reached No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100.

This music collective refuses to make 'safe' free jazz — and the genre is better for it

Steve Donofrio — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Irreversible Entanglements, the free jazz collective featuring poet-musician Camae Ayewa, releases "Future Present Past" — recorded at the legendary Van Gelder studio on Impulse! Records.

Linea Personal sprinkles R&B soul in LP 'Todo ø Nada'

Andrea Flores — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:09:47 GMT

For the Stockton band, bringing its sophomore album, 'Todo ø Nada,' to life was a slow burn, which often involved relinquishing control over details of the creative process.

Celine Dion announces comeback concerts: 'I'm so ready to do this'

Katie Simons — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:05:31 GMT

Céline Dion will perform in Paris in September and October, marking her return to the stage after her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Thundercat

August Brown — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:36:55 GMT

The L.A. bassist's perfect is all about good coffee and comic books, hanging with great friends and soaking in incredible live jazz at his favorite local hotspots.

DJ Dan, pioneer of West Coast rave culture, dies at 57

August Brown — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:04:46 GMT

Dan Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the '90s, as the state was building its networks of house music festivals, collectives and nightclubs.

Coachella 2026: Ask our experts your toughest festival questions

Vanessa Franko — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:20:49 GMT

From the best ways to navigate the festival grounds to survival tips to what you should absolutely not miss at Coachella, our experts have advice for you.

At this point, Paul McCartney might play your birthday party

Mikael Wood — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:34:50 GMT

The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.'s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

At the Forum, Bad Omens are a good sign for heavy rock's future

August Brown — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:14:53 GMT

Bad Omens' slam-packed Thursday night show reaffirms that they're one of the most ambitious and skilled young bands in rock.

What we know (so far) about Ye's 'Bully'

Mikael Wood — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:06:58 GMT

The rapper reportedly premiered his long-gestating new LP online late Thursday.

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and more: Photos from the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Robert Gauthier, Allen J. Schaben — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:33:53 GMT

The iHeartRadio Music Awards took place Thursday night with performances and appearances by Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sombr, Weezer, Shaboozey, John Mellencamp and others.

Dash Crofts, 'Summer Breeze' hitmaker with Seals & Crofts, dies at 87

Mikael Wood — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:48:44 GMT

With his creative partner Jim Seals, the musician helped define the easygoing soft-rock sound of the 1970s.

Nick Lowe explains why his biggest hit was almost never recorded

Katherine Turman — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

His biggest hit, 'Cruel to Be Kind,' almost never happened: Lowe resisted recording it until an insistent A&R man at Columbia wore him down.

How Charlie Puth transcended the cringe

Mikael Wood — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 34-year-old pop singer says his new album is the first one 'where things are lining up musically in my life.'

Security guard at the center of Chappell Roan controversy breaks silence: 'I take full responsibility'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:52:24 GMT

Pascal Duvier, the security guard who allegedly berated the 11-year-old daughter of Jude Law, insists that his actions were "not on behalf of Chappell Roan."

Chip Taylor, 'Wild Thing' songwriter, dead at 86

August Brown — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:58:34 GMT

Taylor was actor Jon Voight's brother, but built a formidable music career outside of his famous sibling's shadow.

Hermanos Espinoza are seeking to cement their legacy with debut LP, 'Linaje'

Andrea Flores — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:09:34 GMT

Hermanos Espinoza have grounded themselves in the norteño genre through thought-provoking lyrics that emphasize an unrelenting grit, familial love and a strong faith in God. Now with "Linaje," they are cementing their family legacy.

At 63, Flea finally becomes the jazz musician he always dreamed of being

Lina Lecaro — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:32:26 GMT

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist discusses his first-ever solo album "Honora" and finding transcendence in playing the trumpet again

Meet Slayyyter at her most raw, as the 'Worst Girl in America'

Katerina Portela — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:16:56 GMT

Slayyyter crawls in through the window of her pseudo-childhood home, her long blond waves damp from a night out and the fringe of her Western jacket swinging as she reaches for a beer in the fridge.

Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy

David G. Savage — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:27:16 GMT

The Supreme Court threw out Sony's lawsuit accusing Cox Cable of contributing to music piracy.

Jay-Z tells GQ he felt 'uncontrollable anger' amid rape lawsuit: 'The darkest moment'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:16:32 GMT

Jay-Z has broken his silence about the lawsuit that accused him and fellow music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a teenage girl more than two decades ago.

Sequins, sing-alongs and scarves: Inside the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' premiere

Katie Simons — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:48:43 GMT

At Monday's premiere event for the 20th anniversary special, Miley Cyrus revisited memories from the Disney Channel television show that catapulted her to stardom.

Celine Dion expected to make concert return after stiff-person syndrome diagnosis

Katie Simons — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:03:02 GMT

Celine Dion is rumored to return to the stage in Paris this fall, her first concert performances after her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome.