L.A. Times - Music News

Born into soul royalty, The Womack Sisters inherited music, but earned their success

Morena Duwe — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Womack Sisters grew up touring the world, absorbing global sounds as nieces of Bobby Womack and granddaughters of Sam Cooke, and forged a genre-blurring musical identity.

How Laufey's annual fan event, 'A Very Laufey Day,' exploded — and where to catch it in L.A.

Maria Sherman — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:11:00 GMT

What began as a way to encourage her fans to get outside has transformed into a global fan event. Here's what to know about 'A Very Laufey Day' and how to celebrate in Los Angeles and beyond.

Karol G's Latin American fantasia lands elegantly at SoFi Stadium

Ernesto Lechner — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:17:31 GMT

As part of her "Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour," Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Karol G headlined the first of three nights at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Ernesto Lechner reviews for the L.A. Times.

'Winging it has served us well': How one band pushed through wildfire loss to unveil its debut album

Julius Miller — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Something Specials are releasing their debut album, "Somewhere Up There," a year and a half after their lead singer's house burned down in the Eaton fire, forcing her to relocate.

Chris Robinson on the stories behind the Black Crowes' biggest songs

Mikael Wood — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ahead of the band's show Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson reveals how their signature songs came to be.

Jon Batiste calls off Connecticut music fest appearance, other concerts due to 'personal circumstances'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:58:48 GMT

Jon Batiste announces he will take a brief break from live performances as he deals with undisclosed "personal circumstances," he said in a statement shared by Connecticut's Westville Music Bowl.

How Mexico City EDM duo RØZ turned Coachella buzz into a bold debut

Andrea Flores — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:43:47 GMT

On Aug. 7, RØZ released a 19-track project titled "Se Esta Haciendo Tarde" — an introspective debut that solidifies the duo's standing in the EDM world as both masterful mixers and vocalists.

Shane Hawkins becomes the driving force behind his father Taylor's loud legacy with Chevy Metal

Steve Appleford — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In his late father Taylor Hawkins' Hidden Hills studio, 19-year-old drummer Shane Hawkins is reviving Chevy Metal, turning a once-casual Foo Fighters side project into his own full-throttle tribute.

NBA YoungBoy, now in Korea, talks heart condition and how many albums his future holds

Andrea Flores — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:07:16 GMT

While a guest on the Open Thoughts podcast, the 26-year-old Baton Rouge rapper revealed that the left side of his heart is "still enlarged."

'The De Los Podcast': Álvaro Díaz on being kicked out of a rock band and recording new album 'Omakase'

Katerina Portela — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:08:21 GMT

On 'The De Los Podcast,' Álvaro Díaz revealed how grief, Blink-182 and his cousin Chef Tino's restaurant paved the way for his chart-topping new album, 'Omakase.'

Nipsey Hussle's team and Bino Rideaux are finally ready to share their 2017 album

Kailyn Brown — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Prolific" is the first posthumous release from Nipsey Hussle since his death in 2019. He and his mentee, Bino Rideaux, recorded and sequenced the album in 2017.

How Evan's 'Death of Me' and solo debut became a lifeline after Enhypen

Adam Davidson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As he reintroduces himself to global fans, Evan headlines the Grammy Museum's Spotlight program Aug. 14 and performs at KCON LA Aug. 16, a major hub for worldwide Korean pop culture.

ZZ Top scrubbed Bowl concert because of Frank Beard health issues, but tour will continue

Andrea Flores — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:33:18 GMT

Last week, ZZ Top canceled its Hollywood Bowl show due to health issues with longtime drummer Frank Beard. Michael Monahan will replace the bandmember for the remainder of the Big One tour.

Electro-R&B supergroup Helado Tropical brings the heat to the Ford on Aug. 13

Andrew Casillas — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Latin electronic stars Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical join forces in a balmy new album, "Helado Tropical." They spoke to The Times ahead of their Thursday night show at the Ford.

Whitney Houston is now a Barbie, in her 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' look

Cerys Davies — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:51:41 GMT

The Barbie doll bearing Whitney Houston's likeness is the latest to join Mattel's iconic line, re-creating Houston's look from her 1987 hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" music video.

All 29 of John Mellencamp's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:34:59 GMT

As the heartland rocker brings his latest tour to the Hollywood Bowl, here's a critical rundown of his best-known songs.

Forget about being cool, Whitmer Thomas just wants to make his friends laugh

Anthony Solorzano — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Comedian Whitmer Thomas' new special, "The Terminal Crew of Dudes," trades cool-guy posturing for a heartfelt salute to loyalty, lifelong friendships and the stories that bind them.

Katseye's Sophia Laforteza announces hiatus before headlining Rose Bowl music festival

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 02:18:10 GMT

Katseye member Sophia Laforteza announced she is taking a mental health hiatus ahead of the Head in the Clouds festival in Pasadena, joining member Manon Bannerman in stepping back from the group.

LA Jazz Festival, with John Legend and Janelle Monáe, is canceled

August Brown — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 22:33:17 GMT

John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more are booked for Aug. 22-23, but weeks of local programming appear to be canceled.

Time makes you bolder: Lindsey Buckingham says he and Stevie Nicks are 'talking all the time now'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 22:10:45 GMT

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham says working on a documentary together has been a 'healing process' for the band.

Peter Katsis, manager for Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction and Morrissey, dead at 69

August Brown — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 21:11:31 GMT

"He deserves immense credit for helping to usher in the alternative revolution of the '80s and '90s," Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan said.

Earth, Wind & Fire postpones concert with Lionel Richie because of 'medical emergency'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:14:05 GMT

Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly called off its concert in San Francisco, citing a band member's medical emergency. The band and Lionel Richie are to play in Inglewood on Sunday.

William Orbit, producer behind Madonna's 'Ray of Light,' dies at 69

Mikael Wood — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:15:39 GMT

The English musician and producer teamed with Madonna at a moment of deep personal change for the pop superstar.

AI music company joins the vinyl record resurgence

Cerys Davies — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

AI music company Suno plans to press users' generated tracks onto 12-inch records for about $45, moving into vinyl as copyright suits from Universal and Sony continue.

Karol G's new album may just have you crying at the club

Andrea Flores — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 04:10:00 GMT

The Colombian pop star releases her seventh studio album, 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' — and in 14 songs, reveals the depths of heartache one can only access when finally tuning out the world.

Green Day's 'Nimrods' is a rowdy punk road movie. No phones, no parents, just chaos

August Brown — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Green Day's new feature film, 'Nimrods' is a smitten, profane yet often moving snapshot of a young band striking out on its own from its gritty beginnings in the 1980s and '90s.

Jelly Roll announces performing hiatus to 'heal' following divorce from Bunnie XO

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 22:48:28 GMT

Following his split from Bunnie XO, Jelly Roll told fans at a Salt Lake City concert that he is taking a year or two off from music.

With new LP 'Ruido Tovar,' Camilo Lara wants to take cumbias into the future

Ernesto Lechner — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 22:41:44 GMT

"Ruido Tovar" is the new collaboration between Mexican Institute of Sound's Camilo Lara and the Meridian Brothers' Eblis Álvarez — with a surprise cameo from Beck

Patti Scialfa's cancer is in remission after 8 years, husband Bruce Springsteen announces

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:17:45 GMT

Bruce Springsteen announces his wife and E Street Band musician Patti Scialfa's blood cancer is in remission. Scialfa revealed her cancer battle two years ago.

At Hard Summer, Latino DJs and ravers push festival culture forward

Katerina Portela — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:49:07 GMT

Backstage at rave music festival Hard Summer, Tokischa, Six Sex, Bolo and L.A. DJs and attendees say that this year, Latinos dominated the weekend.

Spotify hits record 300 million premium subscribers

Cerys Davies — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:39:55 GMT

In its latest earnings report, Spotify said it now has 300 million paying subscribers. The Swedish company said it's a 'milestone no audio streaming service has ever reached.'

Susanna Hoffs is finally ready to tell these old stories

Mikael Wood — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Due Sept. 18 from her Baroque Folk label, "The List" — Hoffs' first set of original material in more than a decade — collects a dozen touching and witty songs based on tales from her life as an artist, wife, businessperson and mother.

Ariana Grande stops concert to give 4-minute speech on public hiatus: Boundaries 'need to be set'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 04:52:24 GMT

Standing before 20,000 fans, Ariana Grande broke her silence on stepping away from the public eye amid online scrutiny and dropping out of her West End show.

Phil Collins' brush with death: 'My organs were just seizing' because of alcohol abuse

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 22:38:15 GMT

Grammy winner Phil Collins revealed that he nearly died two years ago after his struggles with alcohol abuse landed him in the hospital. 'People were coming to say goodbye.'

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag onstage

August Brown — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 20:03:04 GMT

Massive Attack members were detained and investigated. They will not be allowed to re-enter Singapore. The band defends its activism.

Ariana Grande to retreat from public eye following tour, 'ongoing public scrutiny'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:28:53 GMT

After the sun sets on Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour, the pop diva plans to to take a step back from the public eye, her representative announced.

'La La Land' kid who saved Sydney performance stars in the L.A. show at Greek Theatre

Tim Greiving — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park, "La La Land" returns for a sold-out 10th-anniversary concert, with the film projected overhead and orchestra playing the lush score live.

Team behind Jared Leto doc wants to continue sexual assault investigation

Emily Zemler — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:13:04 GMT

Alice McShane and Jessica Sartenaer spent a year and a half and sifted through more than 120 online allegations to investigate claims of sexual assault and possible statutory rape against Jared Leto, who denies the accusations.

Boy George exits 'Jesus Christ Superstar' production after releasing pro-Israel reggae song

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:08:12 GMT

Boy George's manager announced the singer will no longer appear as King Herod in the West End revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' following backlash over a pro-Israel reggae song.

Ariana Grande trades sunshine for shadows on 'Petal'

Mikael Wood — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:54:48 GMT

The pop star's new album is a darker, moodier follow-up to 2024's tender "Eternal Sunshine."

Kanye West and his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta settle sexual harassment lawsuit

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:24:17 GMT

The legal strife between controversial rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his ex-assistant Lauren Pisciotta has come to an end after more than two years. Pisciotta filed to dismiss her suit with prejudice.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs gets another month shaved off his federal prison sentence

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:53:39 GMT

Imprisoned music mogul Sean Combs inches closer to his release from federal prison. His sentence has yet again been slightly reduced.

Major record labels propose guidelines for AI music on the charts

Cerys Davies — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The music industry's biggest players have proposed several guidelines for how to treat music produced with AI.

BTS won't submit music for Grammys, after new Asian music category introduced

August Brown — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:02 GMT

The seven members of BTS each shared the same message across their social media Wednesday, announcing the news.

Jared Leto 'absolutely' denies women's accusations of sexual misconduct when they were teens

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:07:40 GMT

Jared Leto denied allegations of sexual misconduct with numerous women when they were teenagers, including one who said he had sex with her when she was 17 years old. The accusations arise from an investigation by the BBC.

Kavinsky, French electronic artist and 'Drive' composer, dead at 50

August Brown — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:07 GMT

Kavinsky a defining act of the Paris electronic scene of the 2000s and 2010s whose 'Nightcall' track was key to the Ryan Gosling-led thriller 'Drive,' died of a suspected stroke.

Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56

Janine Schaults, Mikael Wood — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:09:37 GMT

Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.

Beehive Block Party and beyond: SoLa and Live Nation train entertainment's next generation

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

South Los Angeles youth planned the 2026 Beehive Block Party through the SoLa Live Accelerator, a partnership program between the SoLa Foundation and Live Nation that trains aspiring live entertainment professionals.

From 'Star Wars' to samba, Cut Chemist rewrites L.A. hip-hop's playbook

Harry Levin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After three decades shaping L.A.'s underground, DJ-producer Cut Chemist turns a lifetime of chance encounters — from Star Wars at the Chinese to São Paulo samba — into his sample-heavy, narrative-rich sound.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert and singer Madison Beer announce their engagement

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:44:40 GMT

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is engaged to pop singer Madison Beer almost a year after they were first spotted together at a video shoot. Beer announced the news Tuesday on Instagram.

Ibeyi's 'Offering' is far more than musical — it's a spiritual rite

Suzy Exposito — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:29:33 GMT

The L.A. Times interviews Cuban French sister act Ibeyi on spirituality, dancing in Havana and the making of 'Offering,' their fourth album and first since leaving XL Recordings.

'I am Bear, hear me roar': Composer trades Hollywood scores for headbanging riffs

Bryan Reesman — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary channels his inner metalhead in "The Singularity: Ekleipsis," fusing symphonic rock, death metal and star collaborators into his most personal, riff-driven project yet.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease, skin cancer diagnoses: 'I am still very much here'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:56:32 GMT

In a statement shared with The Times, 'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon announced she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has dedicated time away from the spotlight to learn how to live with the illness.

The Strokes are getting (way) weirder with age

Mikael Wood — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:17:40 GMT

'Reality Awaits' is the veteran rock band's first LP since 2020's 'The New Abnormal.'

Jon Bon Jovi cuts 'Forever' tour show short: 'I've got to cool it'

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:27:49 GMT

Jon Bon Jovi ended his Madison Square Garden concert early due to a sinus infection, apologizing to fans and promising to figure out rescheduling details.

Drakeo security guard says YG brandished knife during fatal backstage brawl

Dave Brooks — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:23:56 GMT

YG has denied being involved in Drakeo the Ruler's killing, but former security guard Alrick Cooper III said he was fighting YG and his entourage before stabbing.

With Dodger Stadium show, Fuerza Regida are living out their Mexican American dreams

Andrea Flores — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:29:34 GMT

In June, the San Bernardino band embarked on its This Is Our Dream stadium tour across nine U.S. cities. The tour does more than showcase the band's recent mainstream success — it honors the years of grit it took to get there.

Chris Brown pleads guilty in London bottle attack case, avoiding trial

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:03:00 GMT

Chris Brown pleads guilty to attacking a music producer with a bottle of tequila at a London nightclub three years ago.

Kevin Lyman on making Warped Tour the entry point for a new generation of festivalgoers

Nate Jackson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:12 GMT

Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman talks about the second year of the festival's return to Long Beach with bigger stages but familiar controlled chaos — merch tents, skate ramps, surprises.

Grammy-nominated singer Nivea shares leukemia diagnosis: 'I'm very grateful for life'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:20:56 GMT

Grammy-nominated 'Don't Mess With My Man' singer Nivea revealed on the music interview series 'Cadillac Chronicles' that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.

How Syd found new life as an old soul

Mikael Wood — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The veteran L.A. musician's new album, 'Beard,' reflects recent changes in her life and business.

The Garden turns aging into a punk badge of honor on 'Bootleg'

Josh Chesler — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The party had already started by the time Wyatt Shears walked into Turcs.

Pat McAfee announces his debut album. For real. 'Finding my singing voice has been fun'

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:13:03 GMT

ESPN personality Pat McAfee announced Wednesday he addresses his haters in his debut album, 'The Diary of a Polarizing Figure,' a musical collaboration with Nashville artist Ernest.

Tony Thorpe, glam-rock guitarist for the Rubettes, dead at 80

August Brown — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:05:49 GMT

The Rubettes formed in 1973 after a session-musician team cut several doo-wop inspired tracks including the single "Sugar Baby Love."

The L.A. roots of Jimmy Eat World's biggest record — 25 years of 'Bleed American'

Vanessa Franko — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A quarter-century after "Bleed American," Jimmy Eat World is touring its breakthrough album front to back, turning sold-out amphitheaters into cathartic sing-alongs for fans raised on "The Middle."

After 'Bad Habit,' Steve Lacy could do anything. Genius new album? Yep. Monogamy? Never.

August Brown — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

While writing "Oh Yeah?," Lacy "had moments where I was like, 'This is gonna be great.' And God or whatever higher power was like, 'Now, now.' This album was a practice of 'Sit the f- down.'"

10 moments from Mosswood Meltdown's wild punk picnic with Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill

Nate Jackson — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:57:28 GMT

The 17th annual fest at Mosswood Park in Oakland was a punk picnic paradise featuring sets from Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill and Pavement.

Plas Johnson, jazz artist and 'Pink Panther' saxophonist, dies at 94

August Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:41:53 GMT

"My solos always seemed to bring the record up another notch," Johnson said in one interview. He played with Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye.

With 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' Mon Laferte shows she's at her musical peak

Ernesto Lechner — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:30:50 GMT

"Femme Fatale Vol. 2" is a panoramic double album that simmers with ambition. Anchored on a near-orchestral soundstage, its 20 tracks ricochet from in-your-face punk dissonance to majestic broken-heart dirges, a lovely duet with St. Vincent, rootsy folk interludes and farfisa-rich lounge.

Sony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio

Wendy Lee — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:03:10 GMT

Sony Music Entertainment on Monday filed a new lawsuit against AI startup Udio, alleging the company infringed on the copyrights of more than 30,000 recordings.

His creepy score made 'Obsession' a blockbuster. What's Rock Burwell's next wish?

August Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:36:41 GMT

Burwell's score is getting Oscar buzz as 'Obsession' hits streaming. 'I'd be lying if there wasn't a bit of imposter syndrome,' he said.

El Malilla brings his party from Mexico to the States

Lucas Villa — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The audacious reggaeton Mexa star El Malilla teases his next album and explains why he delayed — then brought back — his Tu Maliante Bebé tour to the U.S.

Jennifer Finch, bassist for influential L.A. rock band L7, dead at 59

August Brown — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:19:42 GMT

"We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend," L7 said in a statement.

For Los Primos del Este, writing new album 'Dulce Amargo' felt like therapy

Andrea Flores — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:03:32 GMT

Since 2017, the band has gained over 2 million listeners on Spotify for its popular norteño-sax sound — a subgenre that grew by 39% in both the U.S. and Mexico in 2024, per Spotify.

Goldenvoice's Ocean Way fest gets Olivia Dean, the Killers to Santa Monica. Take the E, there's no parking

August Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"There's a creative legacy here that's unlike anywhere else," said Goldenvoice's Nic Adler. "Ocean Way Festival is our opportunity to celebrate that history."

Julia Garner and Foster the People frontman Mark Foster separate after almost six years of marriage

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:29 GMT

Julia Garner and Mark Foster, frontman of Foster the People, are separating after almost six years of marriage. The 'Ozark' star was recently seen in Los Angeles and Paris without her wedding ring.

Olivia Dean sings for lovers, fighters and immigrant families at Crypto.com Arena

August Brown — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:42:30 GMT

At Crypto.com Arena, the Grammy-winning Dean's songs of devotion were hard-won.

'Hail Satan? Not me.' Charley Crockett fires satanic duo Twin Temple, so Jack White hires them

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:14:03 GMT

Jack White invited Twin Temple to open his Hollywood Palladium show after Charley Crockett dropped the satanic doo-wop duo over their 'unholy' imagery.

Jennifer Finch of L7 diagnosed with brain cancer, will miss band's farewell tour

August Brown — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:58 GMT

"Following multiple surgeries and serious complications," L7 said, "Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support."

Finn Wolfhard is taking 'control of the narrative'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:25:01 GMT

Fresh off 'Stranger Things' and a whirlwind of films, tours and music videos, Finn Wolfhard is doubling down on guitar-driven solo work with new album 'Fire From the Hip.'

Nathy Peluso's brought her 'Salsa Spectacular' to the Hollywood Bowl

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:47 GMT

Argentine singer Nathy Peluso spoke with De Los about her long-running love affair with the salsa genre, ahead of her upcoming "Salsa Spectacular" performance at the Hollywood Bowl.

Inside 'Barrio Triste,' the gritty debut film by Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:19:39 GMT

Colombian American director Stillz spoke to The Times about shooting his first movie, 'Barrio Triste.' The fantasy crime drama was executive produced by Harmony Korine.

Jay-Z brings out Rihanna and Beyoncé after delayed start at Yankee Stadium

Mikael Wood — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:58:06 GMT

The veteran rapper's show in New York reportedly began after midnight and ended around 3 a.m.

As L.A. River morphs into impromptu stage for nature-loving musicians, gentrification fears remain

Jireh Deng — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yo-Yo Ma recently performed an intimate show on the L.A. River, highlighting a growing movement of musicians seeking to spotlight the beauty of the complex waterway.

Wes Anderson's needle-drop genius gets its due at his Hollywood Bowl tribute

August Brown — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:18:57 GMT

Anderson's score work is planned to exacting detail. But this three-night stand with Bill Murray, Beck, Jackson Browne and more was played in the spirit of the way fans revisit his beloved films.

'Foreign Tongues' is the funniest Rolling Stones album in decades

Mikael Wood — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:04:03 GMT

On their 25th studio album, the veteran rockers appear to be having a gas-gas-gas.

Huey Lewis details how he 'can't enjoy music' anymore because he is 'basically deaf'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:16:23 GMT

Huey Lewis discussed how his hearing loss has afffected his relationship to music. 'Music is not part of my life anymore,' he said on a podcast.

Dan Finnerty profaned Bonnie Tyler's hit in 'Old School.' He regrets the f-bombs at her shows

August Brown — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:55:16 GMT

In "Old School," Finnerty's Dan Band tried to "bump this up one notch when they've already nailed it."

Every Rolling Stones album ranked, from worst to best

Marc Ballon — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In 1975, 31-year-old Mick Jagger told People magazine that "I'd rather be dead than sing 'Satisfaction' at 45."

'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and four other essential Bonnie Tyler songs

Mikael Wood — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 17:50:39 GMT

The raspy-voiced Welsh singer died Wednesday at 75. Here are her five of her best-known songs.

Bonnie Tyler, husky-voiced singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:15:22 GMT

Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced powerhouse vocalist who delivered memorable and dramatic pop-rock songs including 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in the 1980s, has died.

Newlywed Taylor Swift can continue to celebrate with Emmy nominations and a legal win

Tracy Brown — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:43:40 GMT

Just days after her wedding, Taylor Swift has scored a legal victory and her 'Eras Tour: The Final Show' earned five Emmy nominations.

Justin Bieber added to crammed World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and more

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 22:51:06 GMT

The World Cup final halftime show better have a huge stage. Justin Bieber has been added as a co-headliner to a lineup that already includes BTS, Madonna and Shakira.

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff separate after nearly three years of marriage

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 18:07:40 GMT

Entertainment power couple Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have reportedly gone their separate ways for now. They married nearly three years ago.

Ed O'Brien on Gaza, his new solo album and the future of Radiohead

Mikael Wood — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Radiohead guitarist has a lush and slightly spooky new solo album, 'Blue Morpho,' that sprang from a mid-pandemic struggle with depression.

Is downtown L.A. coming back for clubbers? These dance music vets hope Origin pulls them home

August Brown — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With DTLA's post-pandemic troubles amid a boom in dance music, Origin's founders hope the scene can help again.

Los Tigres del Norte to perform with Gustavo Dudamel at Hollywood Bowl

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:46:15 GMT

Legendary norteño band Los Tigres del Norte will join L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 21 for a show highlighting Latino talent.

Tito Double P seizes the spotlight with his latest album, 'Acomodo'

Andrea Flores — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:23:41 GMT

'Acomodo' is an ambitious, strictly solo undertaking for the Mexican singer, who raised his profile through collaborations with Peso Pluma and Luis R. Conriquez.

Nipsey Hussle's children reportedly receive inheritance from slain rapper's estate

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:22:39 GMT

The children of Grammy-nominated rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle have reportedly received their share of his estate, more than seven years after his slaying in South Los Angeles.