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Stephanie Mills calls Lady Gaga a 'culture vulture,' says star owes her an apology

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:28:10 GMT

R&B legend Stephanie Mills addressed unresolved friction with Lady Gaga, explaining why she felt disrespected during a private surprise performance. 'I hope you remember what you did.'

Inside the candlelit L.A. church where emo lovers analyze My Chemical Romance lyrics

Lina Abascal — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:31:27 GMT

Immanuel Presbyterian, featured in the My Chemical Romance video "Helena," is inviting people to attend its new October series pairing My Chemical Romance lyrics and Christianity.

Joni Mitchell celebrates new American citizenship after 62 years living in the United States

Deborah Day — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:09:25 GMT

'Big Yellow Taxi,' 'Woodstock' and 'Both Sides, Now' singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is from Canada but has long resided in the U.S. She shared video of her naturalization ceremony on social media.

Ella Langley ponders the dream at L.A.'s Greek Theatre

Mikael Wood — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:33:09 GMT

The 27-year-old country singer brought her smash 'Choosin' Texas' to the Greek on Tuesday night in the first of two sold-out shows.

Universal Music Group's top Republic and Def Jam executives exit in restructuring

Cerys Davies — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:22:31 GMT

Executives at Def Jam, Republic Records and Interscope are leaving Universal Music Group as it completes a plan to save about $270 million a year.

Carter Faith believes in country music

Mikael Wood — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 26-year-old singer has a breakout debut in 'Cherry Valley.' She's up for new artist of the year at the CMA Awards.

Rosé is LACMA's 'number one girl': She'll perform at its upcoming Art + Film Gala

Laura Zornosa — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Rosé, a member of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, is also a successful solo female artist. She'll perform at LACMA's Art+Film Gala this year.

Kicked off tour for loving Satan, Twin Temple head toward rock stardom

August Brown — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After a decade of terrifying the squares, Twin Temple (with new champion Jack White) might be at the precipice of stardom.

Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt on what they've almost finished

Mikael Wood — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The former R.E.M. frontman has been working for years on his debut solo album. With producer Andrew Watt, he's finally in the home stretch.

The ghost of Brent Hinds haunts Mastodon's emotional Hollywood Palladium show

Steve Appleford — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:29:04 GMT

Mastodon's two-hour Hollywood Palladium show turned grief into thunder, with drummer Brann Dailor singing "Your Ghost Again," a tribute to former guitarist Brent Hinds, who died in a 2025 motorcycle crash.

Fight to Unite turns the Belasco into a punk-rock benefit for families affected by ICE

Josh Chesler — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:33 GMT

Fueled by anti-ICE themes and a benefit for families affected by immigration enforcement, the festival at the Belasco offered a high-energy celebration of community as well as music.

Aria Vega will bring 'Caribbean maximalism' to L.A. — and soon, the Latin Grammys

Lucas Villa — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Colombian pop singer Aria Vega shares a hometown with Shakira; come November, she'll be following in her idol's footsteps at the Latin Grammys. Catch her at the Roxy on Oct. 13.

Alt-pop songstress Julia Wolf tried to become a vampire. Plan B? Hypnotizing the internet with 'In My Room'

Katerina Portela — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Grunge-pop hit 'In My Room' shot Julia Wolf to internet fame. As she embarks on tour, arriving in L.A. on Oct. 25, Wolf is 'saying the crazy stuff out loud' and reflecting on a childhood of 'Twilight'-fueled escape.

'Toxicity' at 25: System of a Down exhibition revisits the album that changed everything

Alex Distefano — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

System of a Down is marking 25 years of 'Toxicity' with a free, all-ages exhibition at Beyond the Streets in Los Angeles, featuring artifacts, photographs and instruments from the album's era.

Adéla brings 'Nicole Kidman' — and the real Chappell Roan — to L.A.'s Fonda Theatre

Mikael Wood — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 21:04:38 GMT

The 22-year-old pop singer flamed out on a YouTube competition series. Now she's one of the year's viral breakouts.

Céline Dion takes a tumble, but goes on

Andrea Flores — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 19:21:31 GMT

Céline Dion slipped in front of live audiences while performing 'Dans un Autre monde' during her Paris residency on Oct. 7. But the French Canadian singer quickly got back up and signaled to fans that she was A-OK by flashing a thumbs-up.

Brandon Flowers has no plans to open a bar in Nashville

Mikael Wood — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:07:47 GMT

The Killers frontman went to Nashville to make his new solo album. He says country music is 'a soulful artistic endeavor.'

Minka Kelly and boyfriend Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons call it quits after four years

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 22:43:27 GMT

Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds have ended their four-year relationship. The two met in 2022 after meeting through a mutual friend, following Reynolds' separation from wife Aja Volkman.

Sean Combs' release date is delayed following prison perks allegations

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 18:05:19 GMT

Sean Combs' release date from FCI Fort Dix was pushed back following allegations of a pampered prison lifestyle. His new release date is set for March 2, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate database.

This L.A. dance party is a rare 'utopia' for trans women. But now it's in danger of closing

Candace Hansen — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Since 2023, Trans*cendent has created a rare L.A. rave refuge for trans women. But rising warehouse rents to host events makes the party's future uncertain.

Dolly Parton's nephew accused of using 'no trespassing' sign, barbed wire to deter process server

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:50:42 GMT

Dolly Parton's estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the singer's nephew and former head of security, is avoiding being served in a lawsuit, which alleges he threatened and extorted her estate.

Kacey Musgraves tapped Intocable for a Spanish version of 'Uncertain, TX.' The Tejano vision was always there

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:44:55 GMT

On Tuesday, Musgraves released a Spanish version of her critically acclaimed 'Uncertain, TX' featuring norteño band Intocable. Incorporating a Tejano sound into the song was always her vision.

Aerosmith will play the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1

Mikael Wood — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:04:12 GMT

The veteran rock band announced two upcoming shows slated to feature a variety of guests.

The real headliner at Head Trip? Floating Points' one-of-a-kind sound system

Niyaz Pirani — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 17:48:28 GMT

The custom sound system pioneered by British multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Sam Shepherd is ready for its North American debut at Head Trip.

Sheila E. outraged by death at Carson jazz festival: 'You guys have to do better. This was horrible.'

August Brown — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:04:03 GMT

The legendary percussionist criticized promoters, she said, for allowing the show to continue before the body was removed.

FKA twigs and ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf resolve dispute over NDA: 'terminated and void'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:59:56 GMT

FKA twigs' latest legal dispute against Shia LaBeouf has ended. The nondisclosure agreement between the exes has been 'terminated and void.'

Freddie Jackson, fixture of '80s R&B, dead at 69

August Brown — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 19:23:07 GMT

A statement from Jackson's official social media accounts said on Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated 'You Are My Lady' singer died on Oct. 5.

'Rubber Soul' caught the Beatles on the cusp of change. A new box set opens the vaults

Darryn King — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 18:05:01 GMT

The new 'Rubber Soul' deluxe set brings together fresh mixes, demos, session recordings and an illustrated book across several formats, including vinyl and Blu-ray.

Sheryl Crow headlines the first 'Live on Sunset' event November 14

Katherine Turman — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Sunset Strip, will see Sheryl Crow play a free concert on November 14 as part of the newly minted concert series Live on Sunset.

Sara Bareilles is not your grief guru

Janine Schaults — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Good Grief,' Sara Bareilles' first solo album in seven years, deals with the death of two close friends and her struggles with infertility.

How Bella Kay learned to listen to the universe

Mikael Wood — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 20-year-old singer and songwriter scored a viral hit this year. Now she's in the mix for a coveted best new artist nod at the Grammys.

Why Punk Rock Bowling took a year off — and why it's coming to Los Angeles

Dick Slaughter — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:14:46 GMT

Immigration concerns and the loss of its longtime Las Vegas venue helped force Punk Rock Bowling into an unexpected hiatus. Now the festival is bringing its community together in Los Angeles for Fight to Unite, a two-night all-ages benefit supporting immigrant families.

Sass Jordan, 'Make You a Believer' singer and 'Canadian Idol' judge, dies at 65

Tracy Brown — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:29:20 GMT

Sass Jordan, the Canadian rock star known for 'Make You a Believer' and a 'Canadian Idol' judge for six seasons, has died at age 65.

Olivia Dean song accused of lifting from Bill Withers' lasting 'Just the Two of Us'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:22:21 GMT

A complaint recently filed in California alleges that Grammy winner Olivia Dean's song 'I've Seen It' lifts from Bill Withers' lasting hit 'Just The Two of Us.'

Video appears to show rapper Lucki caught up in bloody brawl at ComplexCon; 4 hurt, police say

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 01:50:30 GMT

Video appears to show the rapper with a laceration below the jaw. At least four people were hurt in a knife attack, police said.

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation

August Brown — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 17:43:29 GMT

Metallica makes no bones about the group's ambitions. Of course the band members were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.

Zach Bryan spotlights call for 'Free Palestine' during show at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium

Alexandra Del Rosario — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 18:35:18 GMT

Country music star Zach Bryan signaled his support with a 'Free Palestine' shirt at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, a venue that recently banned rapper Macklemore over his efforts to do the same.

How a guitar tech from East L.A. made Olivia Rodrigo's custom heart-shaped guitar

Brenda Elizondo — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 15:35:14 GMT

Luis Muñoz made the distinctive heart guitar Olivia Rodrigo is playing on her Unraveled Tour. It took 'five prototypes before I got the body right.' See video.

Lopez: Doors drummer John Densmore jams at Homeboy: 'Maybe I can do something here'

Steve Lopez — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Densmore, 81, is an admirer of Father Greg Boyle and his decades-long mission of gang intervention and rehabilitation.

'There's still more to do': Soulection's Joe Kay reflects on 15 years ahead of L.A. show

Kailyn Brown — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Soulection, the radio show, independent label and global music collective is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday at Reframe Studios Outdoors.

Sean Combs placed in solitary confinement following reports of lavish prison lifestyle

Andrea Flores — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 18:32:41 GMT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following allegations in an NBC News report of his lavish federal prison lifestyle.

How culinary school shaped Victoria Monét's return to music

Mikael Wood — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:59:27 GMT

The singer and songwriter needed inspiration after winning best new artist at the Grammy Awards. She found it in cooking.

'Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE Out' compilation rocks against the Trump administration

Andrea Flores — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 22:30:59 GMT

New protest album features tracks by Fred Armisen, Adrian Quesada, Kathleen Hanna, Tom Morello and more. Downtown L.A. bar La Cita will host the release party for "Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE Out" on Saturday Oct. 3.

Bruno Mars is an anti-slop machine at SoFi Stadium

Mikael Wood — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 19:03:24 GMT

The pop superstar played the first of five shows in Inglewood on Wednesday night as part of a world tour behind this year's "The Romantic" album.

Rick Ross surrenders to Miami police over battery charges from alleged domestic dispute

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:49:39 GMT

Rapper Rick Ross turned himself over to Florida law officials for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident in August that left a woman with injuries, including a broken lip.

Wynonna Judd confirms rift with sister Ashley Judd: 'We're taking a break'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 02:17:16 GMT

Country star Wynonna Judd has revealed, ahead of her new album release, that she and sister Ashley Judd are currently taking a break from their relationship.

Ella Langley pauses concert to pan bullies: 'I don't know if I'm strong enough for this, Lord.'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:18:52 GMT

Ella Langley's rapid rise hasn't come without its drawbacks, and the country singer is getting candid about the dark side of life in the spotlight.

Chris Brown might not need to pay housekeeper nearly $13 million for dog attack, court finds

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:57:31 GMT

A Los Angeles judge sides with Chris Brown, granting the singer and his team's motion for a new trial on the nearly $13 million owed to the housekeeper injured in a vicious dog attack.

Sean Combs' release date is pushed up, as new report details pampered prison lifestyle

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:16:54 GMT

An earlier release date for Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been set, once again, just as an NBC News report claims the disgraced rapper and producer is living a pampered lifestyle in federal prison.

Lady A's Charles Kelley reveals rare blood cancer diagnosis

Tracy Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:26:45 GMT

Country singer Chalres Kelley of Lady A reveals he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer.

Contributor: There's a reason people are still talking about Julie Andrews as she turns 91

Shams-il Arefin Islam — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMT

As she enters her 10th decade, there are calls online to bubble wrap her, just in case. She is indeed a global treasure.

JIJI's Jazz Club is the jazz party L.A. was missing

Mary Carreon — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The former tattoo artist behind JiJi's Jazz Club is reminding Angelenos that jazz belongs to everyone, and that gathering, in a city like L.A., is its own act of resistance.

Angela Stribling, BET host and radio personality, dies after 2-year battle with brain cancer

Deborah Day — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:11:00 GMT

Pioneering BET host Angela Stribling has died. Stribling was also an accomplished jazz singer and radio personality, who lost a two-year battle with brain cancer.

Akriila brings her unique alt-pop vision from Chile to the world

Ernesto Lechner — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:39:20 GMT

Akriila's new album "Lucy Miró al Mundo y Notó Que Está Girando" has made her the toast of the Latin indiesphere. She spoke to De Los about her musical journey, from trap to dream pop.

Slinger Francisco, Calypso singer known as the Mighty Sparrow, dies at 91

Deborah Day — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:38:56 GMT

"King of Calypso" Slinger Francisco, also known as the Mighty Sparrow, died in New York on Sunday at 91 following a brief illness, according to his daughter, Karen Francisco.

Baby Rose's 'Yearnalism' was made for small rooms. She got arenas first

Steve Baltin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:37:28 GMT

After opening for Olivia Dean in arenas, R&B singer Baby Rose will bring her yearning-filled album "Yearnalism" to intimate Blue Note shows in Los Angeles, her first headlining dates there.

Chris Daughtry on sobriety, 'butt rock' and those Instagram thirst traps

Mikael Wood — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ahead of a gig Wednesday night in Rancho Mirage, the rock singer (and 'American Idol' alum) sits down for a wide-ranging chat.

Chuck Varga, founding member of shock-metal band Gwar, dead at 68

August Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:10:03 GMT

Varga contributed costumes, props, sets and artwork to Gwar, which became infamous beyond the metal world.

Taylor Swift passes Beyoncé in number of MTV Video Music Awards, debuts starry 'Patient Zero' video

Deborah Day — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:20:42 GMT

Taylor Swift debuted her video for 'Patient Zero' at a historic MTV VMAs for the pop superstar, who broke a Beyoncé record. The video featured Swift's 'good friend' Dakota Johnson, who also presented Swift with an award during the event.

Newsom signs 'ghost ticket' ban but says its carve-outs need more work

Cerys Davies — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:02:49 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1349, banning 'ghost ticket' sales for concerts and sports — but urged lawmakers to revisit carve-outs critics say favor StubHub.

Rod Stewart says he's 'not retiring' but announces his 'last tour ever, ever, ever'

Tracy Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:53:46 GMT

Rod Stewart, 81, has announced that his Final Encore tour in 2027 will be his last rock 'n' roll tour 'ever, ever, ever.'

'Dare I say TikTok is saving jazz': Black Nile rewrites the L.A. jazz story for a new generation

Steve Baltin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Inglewood brothers Aaron and Lawrence Shaw, the jazz duo Black Nile, step into their biggest hometown spotlight yet, joining Erykah Badu and the Charles Gaines Collective at the Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 29.

Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono before she died that will be on U2's next album

Tracy Brown — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:09:25 GMT

Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono just months before she died that will be included on U2's upcoming album 'Carnaval De Luz.'

Fans will get what they want with 'Mariachi Meets the Smiths'

Carlos De Loera — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:05:26 GMT

In "Mariachi Meets the Smiths," Mariachi Tierra Mia will combine two of the most influential sounds in Mexican American culture in a show at the Ford on Sept. 27.

Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows canceled due to weather in latest snag for his Loop tour

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:24:24 GMT

Ed Sheeran's Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been canceled 'due to severe weather warnings' in the region, Messina Touring announced Friday.

Taylor Swift's new 'Encore' songs, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:02 GMT

The pop superstar just dropped an expanded edition of 2025's blockbuster 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Here's a critical rundown of the album's new songs.

A 30-year love letter to L.A. with a final revelation

Mark Swed — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

How an ancient church in a small German town and a new concert hall in DTLA bookend my 30 years as classical music critic of the L.A. Times.

Gary 'Angry' Anderson, frontman for Aussie rock band Rose Tattoo, dies at 79

Andrea Flores — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:42:21 GMT

News of Gary Anderson's death came via the band's Instagram account, which said the singer died Monday night in Sydney.

Peter Byrne, lead singer for the synth-pop group Naked Eyes, dies at 74

Deborah Day — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:39:37 GMT

British singer-songwriter Peter Byrne, co-founder of synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, died Sept. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Macklemore announces new Free Palestine tour, after Ed Sheeran tour dismissal

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:58:51 GMT

Macklemore reveals his Free Palestine tour, a week after he was dismissed from Ed Sheeran's tour. The tour currently consists of three stops in Europe but will later include U.S. shows, he said.

How Shudder to Think came back to life

Mikael Wood — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:37:07 GMT

Nearly three decades after its last album, the influential post-punk group is prepping a new LP for release next year.

Ella Langley choosin' Tucker Wetmore: 'Choosin' Texas' breakout dating fellow singer

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:22:09 GMT

Ella Langley has more than a record-breaking hit on her hands. The "Choosin' Texas" country music breakout is now reportedly in a budding romance with Tucker Wetmore, also a musician.

'We opened Pandora's box:' Mexican rock trio the Warning defies all expectations

Katerina Portela — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Warning's fifth LP, 'Everything's Falling' landed the band new Billboard records and Latin Grammy nominations. Ahead of their three sold-out shows at the Fonda, the Villarreal sisters dove into their K-pop influence, playing with Carín León at the Sphere and breaking 'purista' expectations.

Tequila Mockingbird, L.A. punk's great archivist, is still pissed off and spectacular

August Brown — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mockingbird's archives are on display at the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, depicting a raucous era of music and defiance.

Paramore's Hayley Williams breaks silence following ex-husband Chad Gilbert's death

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:25:52 GMT

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has spoken out following the death of her ex-husband, New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert.

After a record year, YouTube extends its Coachella livestream deal to 2030

Cerys Davies — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:08:28 GMT

YouTube has renewed its exclusive Coachella livestream deal with Goldenvoice through 2030, after the 2026 festival set a record for concurrent viewers.

Dead Kennedys announce that founding guitarist East Bay Ray has Parkinson's disease

Deborah Day — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:19:41 GMT

East Bay Ray, a founding member of the San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, "plans to continue performing and touring," management said.

Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' will be released on Friday

Mikael Wood — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:06:07 GMT

The pop superstar will release an expanded version of her blockbuster 2025 album with four new songs.

D.A. calls Justin Bieber's surprise MacArthur Park gig a 'testament to ... progress'

Iris Kwok — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber. L.A. County's district attorney was too.

Did this L.A. Times story inspire Taylor Swift's new single?

August Brown — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:58:23 GMT

Former Times staffer Amy Kaufman's column might have entered Swift's songwriting canon, as many of the singer's fans seem to believe today.

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' broke a major record set by Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:09:30 GMT

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' broke Mariah Carey's Billboard Hot 100 record, with 23 weeks at No. 1.

Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure amid stop-and-go tour with Earth, Wind & Fire

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:29:52 GMT

Lionel Richie and his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire hit yet another health-related roadblock this week. He was hospitalized to receive treatment for an irregular heartbeat.

Why are queer L.A. nightclubs disappearing from Facebook and Instagram?

August Brown — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Club Cobra, Chico and Catch One are safe havens for queer clubbers. Without social media, they're cut off from fans.

California establishes Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25 in honor of late country legend

Deborah Day — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:58:17 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to honor the Queen of Country in California on a day — 9-2-5 — that references her chart-topping song from the hit 1980 movie of the same name, "9 to 5."

Xavi grew up on his latest album, 'Dosis.' Now he's a Latin Grammy nominee

Cerys Davies — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:20:30 GMT

Xavi rose to fame at a young age and developed his own style of romantic corridos. Released in May, his latest album "Dosis" has made him a Latin Grammy contender.

Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, dies at 45

Tracy Brown — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:46:53 GMT

Chad Gilbert had just celebrated his return to the stage in June after emergency surgery earlier this year to remove a brain tumor.

How a Swedish fishing village and a lack of advice unlocked Tove Lo's new album 'Estrus'

Cerys Davies — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:06:33 GMT

Before making her newest album, "Estrus," Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo felt pressure to make it profound. But after returning to a small village in Sweden, she was instead reminded of who she is at her core: "the same f— messy girl."

10 minutes backstage with Orville Peck at the Hollywood Bowl

Mikael Wood, Rebecca Castillo — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:57:32 GMT

The Times' Mikael Wood and Rebecca Castillo talk with the masked country singer before his show at the hillside amphitheater.

Why some musicians aren't happy about labels signing AI deals with platforms

Cerys Davies — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Record labels that sued AI music companies are now licensing them. But payouts are undisclosed, lawsuits continue and musicians ask who benefits.

What was the song of the summer? Here are nine candidates

Julius Miller — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

These are nine songs that could be song of the summer for 2026. Candidates include artists like Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley.

Sway Dasafo, award-winning British rapper, dies at 44

Tracy Brown — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:19:24 GMT

Pioneering British rapper Sway Dasafo, the first unsigned artist to win a Mobo award in 2005, has died at age 44.

Duncan Sheik, 'Barely Breathing' singer and Tony-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer, dies at 56

Chuck Schilken, August Brown — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:15:41 GMT

Duncan Sheik, who earned a Grammy nomination for his ubiquitous 1990s hit "Barely Breathing" and won a Tony Award for composing the music for "Spring Awakening," died Thursday.

How Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich turned a hang into a band

Mikael Wood — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Pals since their days living in L.A. in the early 2000s, the two English musicians have a new group called Dragonflies.

'We need space to feel over it': How Kelela became alt-music's ultimate truth teller

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ahead of her back-to-back shows on Sept. 21 and 22 at the Wiltern, the singer discusses dismantling "sonic racism" and revisiting her indie roots on "New Avatar."

Rosalind Ashford, original Martha and the Vandellas singer, dies at 83

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:07:09 GMT

Rosalind Ashford, the soprano behind Motown hits including "Dancing in the Street" and "Heat Wave," has died. She was 83.

Tone Capone, 'I Got 5 On It' producer, dead at 59

August Brown — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:26:03 GMT

"I Got 5 On It" entered the canon of west coast hip-hop, hitting the Billboard top ten and resurfacing in Jordan Peele's 2019 horror film "Us."

Chris Brown speaks up after lawmaker walks back public honor: 'How about y'all leave me ... alone'

Andrea Flores — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:14:27 GMT

On Sept. 12, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas Rep. Venton Jones honored Chris Brown and Usher during their concert in Arlington, Texas. The incident sparked public backlash because of Brown's history of domestic violence.

On 'Cursum Perficio,' Anthrax chases perfection and calls out a broken America

Jon Wiederhorn — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:34:40 GMT

On their first album after a 10-year gap, Anthrax confronts school shootings, partisan division and cutthroat capitalism while reaffirming the band's love for their country.

Where Ed Sheeran's Loop tour now stands after Macklemore fallout, lineup unraveling

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:03:07 GMT

As Ed Sheeran continues his Loop tour, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.

Essay: Breaking down the Ed Sheeran tour debacle

August Brown, Mikael Wood — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:51:50 GMT

Once known as music's nice guy, Ed Sheeran has been widely criticized for allowing Macklemore to be fired from his tour after the rapper made comments onstage supporting Palestinians.