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After 40 years, the Afghan Whigs still sound like no one else — and they're not done yet

Steve Baltin — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati-bred alt-rock stalwarts the Afghan Whigs mark 40 years with a career-spanning tour, new singles and a Southern California victory lap at the Bellwether, Observatory and Pappy & Harriet's this week.

'The closest thing to church': How Unusual Tuesday became L.A.'s home for misfit artists

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Unusual Tuesday is a weekly variety show at Sun Space, an eccentric Shadow Hills performance venue. It was started in 2017 by Noel Rhodes.

Lainey Wilson marries Devlin 'Duck' Hodges by a waterfall after surviving that Stagecoach windstorm

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:39:01 GMT

Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges made a splash last weekend, getting married Sunday at a picturesque waterfall in Tennessee.

Breaking down Drake's Temu haul of an album drop

Mikael Wood, August Brown — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:10 GMT

Drake dropped three albums Thursday night. The Times' Mikael Wood and August Brown get into it.

To play Mozart, Will Sharpe had to mine the contrasts of his life and music

Emily Zemler — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To prepare to play Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Starz's 'Amadeus,' the actor learned to play piano and conduct, immersing himself in the spectrum of Mozart's work.

Social Distortion is the job Mike Ness can't quit

Mikael Wood — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The veteran California punk band has a new album, 'Born to Kill,' that follows Ness' experience with cancer.

Clarence Carter, blues and soul singer known for hits 'Strokin'' and 'Patches,' dies at 90

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:10 GMT

Clarence Carter, the Grammy-nominated blues and soul singer known for the raunchy hit 'Strokin',' which was featured in Eddie Murphy's "The Nutty Professor," has died. He was 90.

Concert projectiles leave Oli Sykes with a 'mild concussion' and Eric Clapton skipping an encore

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:08 GMT

Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes and storied guitarist and singer Eric Clapton are the latest musicians to get hit by flying objects during their performances.

Billboards celebrating peace will arrive in L.A. as part of the Broad's Yoko Ono exhibit

Julius Miller — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Broad's latest Yoko Ono exhibition features iconic works from the artist alongside a timely citywide billboard campaign promoting peace.

Clave Especial talks summer EP 'Afterafter' and showing their support for MrBeast contestant Juan

Andrea Flores — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:28:54 GMT

From Cornell University to a MrBeast supermarket challenge, Clave Especial is finally slowing down to talk about its recent EP "Afterafter" and what really went down at the SXSW showcase.

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in break-in. Man pleads guilty, but music still missing

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:53:41 GMT

The man suspected of nabbing unreleased music by Beyoncé in a car break-in last summer has pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

When the 2027 Grammys will happen and what to know about awards season

Mikael Wood — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:44 GMT

Music's most prestigious awards ceremony will take place Feb. 7 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

Is 'Blue Dot Fever' a real problem for the concert industry?

August Brown — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:35:24 GMT

Touring is 'too risky, and there's not as much upside,' said veteran manager Michael Kaminsky.

You know the tune. Now learn the astonishing tale behind '(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66'

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Bobby Troup, an aspiring songwriter from Pennsylvania, the decision to drive west in 1946 set off a chain of events that helped turn the road into a symbol of footloose American freedom.

Man who died on Mt. Wilson identified as film and TV composer Mark Smythe, 53

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:41:33 GMT

Composer Mark Smythe has been identified as the man who died Saturday on Mt. Wilson after a cardiac emergency. His family and peers poured out their hearts in his memory.

Junior H addresses corrido controversy with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Andrea Flores — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:38:24 GMT

Junior H expressed regret for his earlier narcocorridos at a news conference with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. His laments came two months after the singer critiqued the Mexican government for its censorship against certain corridos tumbados.

Maya Hawke has learned what love really is

Mikael Wood — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:23:21 GMT

The 27-year-old singer and actor on making music with her husband and finishing her run on 'Stranger Things.'

Julieta Venegas: La Leyenda de Tijuana

Andrew Casillas — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses her dual memoir and album release, "Norteña," which features collaborations with Natalia Lafourcade, Yahritza y Su Esencia, Meme del Real and Bronco.

He crafted beats for Drake and helped make Yeat a superstar. Now BNYX is reshaping hip-hop

Miki Hellerbach — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before sitting down for an interview on a recent afternoon, BNYX insisted on a tour of his Hollywood studio to highlight all the carefully curated items he's procured for his workspace.

FCC drops trove of viewer complaints over Bad Bunny's 'disgusting' Super Bowl halftime show

August Brown — Sat, 9 May 2026 21:20:40 GMT

"That was the most disgusting inappropriate show," one viewer wrote to the FCC about Bad Bunny's set. "I had to make all of my children go into the next room!"

Justin Bieber played ultra A-list Montecito party, with AI defense execs in the crowd

August Brown — Sat, 9 May 2026 18:22:18 GMT

Bieber was a headliner at WNDR, entertainment executive Jeffrey Katzenberg's invitation-only confab at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito.

Are men OK? Actor Jena Malone genuinely hopes so on a beguiling new album

August Brown — Fri, 8 May 2026 15:05:31 GMT

The "Hunger Games" star also has a long music career. "Flowers For Men" was inspired by her son and the world he'll inherit.

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

Mikael Wood — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The singer and songwriter is on the road performing his breakout 2001 album, "Musicforthemorningafter." He'll release a new LP in July.

Paramount and Warner Music team up to make more music-focused movies

Cerys Davies — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After the box office success of biopics like 'Michael' and concert films like 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' Paramount has inked a new deal with Warner Music Group to expand its music programming.

No Doubt throws it back — way back — at the Las Vegas Sphere

Mikael Wood — Thu, 7 May 2026 19:43:26 GMT

The veteran SoCal ska-punk band opened its residency at the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue on Wednesday night.

Kodak Black arrested on suspicion of trafficking MDMA in Florida

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 7 May 2026 17:40:22 GMT

Kodak Black, who had his sentence in a weapons case commuted on the final day of President Trump's first term, has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking the drug MDMA.

Billie Eilish, intimate in even James Cameron's eye: Our critics weigh in on 3D concert doc 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Amy Nicholson, Mikael Wood — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For all the hugeness of an arena show, the singer establishes remarkable closeness with her fans, a rapport captured by the "Avatar" director's hi-def cameras.

She's written hits for everyone else. Now, at 61, Linda Perry is ready for herself

Pamela Chelin — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:12:43 GMT

Linda Perry, 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and hit songwriter, has released her first solo album in three decades alongside a Tribeca-premiered documentary, both titled "Let It Die Here."

Sam Smith reportedly engaged to Christian Cowan, designer of singer's 52-pound Met Gala ensemble

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 6 May 2026 19:08:37 GMT

Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to Christian Cowan, who designed the singer's sparkling 52-pound Met Gala gown. The two have been linked for more than three years.

All 55 of Neil Diamond's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Wed, 6 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the 85-year-old pop legend prepares a new album for release, here's a rundown of his biggest songs.

AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

Cerys Davies — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:04:22 GMT

Artists such as Paris Hilton and Kim Petras might be making an appearance at your local AMC. With interactive technology, the theater chain is introducing a new type of live concert experience.

Kid Cudi cuts M.I.A. from tour after she says she 'can't do illegal' in political rant on stage

Clara Harter — Tue, 5 May 2026 04:28:47 GMT

Kid Cudi has fired M.I.A. as the opener on his Rebel Ragers tour following backlash over onstage comments in Dallas, where she appeared to accuse audience members of being in the country illegally.

With 'Eterno,' Calle 24 is ready to move on from the glitz

Andrea Flores — Mon, 4 May 2026 22:15:24 GMT

Diego Millán, better known as Calle 24, released his studio album "Eterno" on April 9. The LP encapsulates a transitional period in his life, marked by his return to Mexico after five years of living in the United States.

Dolly Parton says her immune and digestive systems 'got all out of whack,' creating health concerns

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:37:44 GMT

Dolly Parton is being treated for medical issues that arose last fall related to her immune and digestive systems. She has also called off her Las Vegas residency.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome baby No. 3: 'We love life with our family'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:33:47 GMT

Cameron Diaz and rocker Benji Madden have added one more piece to their family: another baby. They are now the parents to a third child, named Nautus Madden.

Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland reunite for the 'serendipitous' Santa Monica Jazz Festival

Steve Baltin — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:54:26 GMT

Bass legend Stanley Clarke and the Police drummer and composer Stewart Copeland talk about their longtime friendship and their plans to play together for the Santa Monica Jazz Festival debut.

This historian dug into old records and found a lost chapter of Chicano L.A. music culture

Oliver Wang — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Community historian Ruben Molina's discovery of 1950s rhythm & blues records with handwritten tags inspired "The Dreamy Side," a book documenting overlooked Chicano youth culture.

Former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood dies at 79

Carlos De Loera — Sun, 3 May 2026 23:32:43 GMT

Former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood died at age 79. His wife and agent confirmed his death in a social media post on Saturday evening.

Redondo Beach Pier reopens after evacuation that delayed BeachLife Festival

Carlos De Loera — Sun, 3 May 2026 19:09:50 GMT

Redondo Beach police issued an evacuation order at the Redondo pier Sunday morning due to "police activity." The evacuation comes on the final day of the BeachLife Festival.

Olivia Rodrigo hosts 'SNL' and debuts new song, while Aziz Ansari takes on Kash Patel

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 3 May 2026 06:57:28 GMT

The pop star made her hosting debut, and pulled double duty as musical guest, while comedian Aziz Ansari made a cameo in the cold open as FBI Director Kash Patel.

Zayn Malik cancels U.S. leg of his Konnakol tour after a recent mystery hospitalization

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 1 May 2026 22:11:01 GMT

Zayn Malik has nixed the U.S. leg of his Konnakol tour weeks after recently posting photos from a hospital bed while he was being treated for an undisclosed illness.

Steven Tyler is headed to trial after child sexual assault claims

Cerys Davies — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:58:49 GMT

In 2022, Julia Misley filed a lawsuit against Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler. She accused him of grooming and sexually assaulting her as a teen. The case has been partly dismissed, but the remaining allegations will be tried by a jury.

Spotify adds verification badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Cerys Davies — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:28:56 GMT

After much criticism, Spotify has launched a new certification badge, "Verified by Spotify." The marker will distinguish human artists from AI.

Britney Spears reportedly out of rehab and expecting a plea deal to be offered in DUI case

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:38:09 GMT

Britney Spears reportedly checked herself out of voluntary rehab this week. Arrested last month on suspicion of DUI, she will likely be offered a plea deal on Monday.

Why a CBS News veteran's new YouTube show could be a model for the future

Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Alchemy with Anthony Mason," which features in-depth interviews with musicians and other artists, debuts Wednesday on YouTube.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram

Marc Ballon — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Southern virtuoso's Sunday reveals his adopted city's allure: morning studio sessions, Guitar Center browsing, Grove shopping and sushi.

Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI involving drugs and alcohol

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 1 May 2026 00:09:51 GMT

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County. The pop star was arrested last month after driving erratically and a substance was found in her BMW 430i.

How BeachLife became an oceanfront antidote to SoCal's crowded festival season

Alex Distefano — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:40:34 GMT

Built on community connection rather than blockbuster spectacle, the Redondo Beach festival deliberately avoids typical pain points like long lines and dusty lots to create a comfortable oceanfront gathering.

Olivia Rodrigo's massive 65-date Unraveled Tour includes four L.A. concerts

Katie Simons — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:06:06 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo's massive 65-date Unraveled Tour will include four concerts at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in January 2027, following the release of her new album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.'

It's never a bad time to be Ringo Starr

Mikael Wood — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:35 GMT

At 85, the former Beatle has just released his second country album in less than a year and a half.

David Allan Coe, controversial 'outlaw country' pioneer, dies at 86

Julius Miller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:08 GMT

David Allan Coe, a prominent figure in the 'outlaw country' music movement who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It," has died. He was 86.

Health was the harshest band at the Smell nightclub. Two decades later, it sold out the Palladium

August Brown — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Health has collaborated with Nine Inch Nails and Bad Omens. Culture finally caught up to their bleakness.

Tupac's stepbrother files wrongful death suit, cites new turns in 29-year-old murder case

Clara Harter — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Maurice Shakur, known by his stage name, Mopreme, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking damages against Duane "Keffe D" Davis and additional unnamed defendants.

No longer detained by ICE, the Mariachi Brothers will perform with Kacey Musgraves in Texas

Carlos De Loera — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:34:29 GMT

A Texas teen mariachi trio that was detained by ICE earlier this year will serve as the opening act for country star Kacey Musgraves during a series of Texas concerts slated for early May.

Ariana Grande announces highly anticipated new album, 'Petal'

Katie Simons — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:22:25 GMT

After taking a break from music, Ariana Grande has revealed that her eighth studio album, 'Petals,' will be released July 31.

BMG and Concord merge to create music's fourth-largest company

Cerys Davies — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:27:24 GMT

BMG and Concord, music companies that represent artists including Tina Turner, Daft Punk and Jelly Roll, are officially merging. This deal is aimed at expanding the global reach of its artists and investing more in AI tools.

Taylor Swift seeks further protections for her voice and likeness with new trademark filings

Cerys Davies — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As AI-generated content proliferates, Taylor Swift becomes the latest celebrity to seek trademark protections for her voice and image.

Dylan Carter, former contestant on 'The Voice,' dies in crash

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:35:52 GMT

Dylan Carter, a contestant on 'The Voice,' died in a single-vehicle crash in South Carolina. He won over judges with a rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Look to You.'

'I knew a gun was going to be used': Man pleads guilty in Jam Master Jay's 2002 murder

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT

Run-DMC's Jason Mizell, a.k.a. Jam Master Jay, was murdered in 2002. Decades later, a man has pleaded guilty, saying he helped the killers get into the DJ's recording studio.

10 minutes backstage with Darius Rucker at Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:08:48 GMT

Hootie & the Blowfish's frontman on why the band brought Public Enemy to a country festival.

Remember This Banger: Ricky Martin's 'María,' remixed

Andrea Flores — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

By the summer of 1996, the techno-samba remix of "María" marked "un pasito p'alante" for Martin in achieving global stardom. But it almost didn't happen.

Chris Brown is a dad, again: Girlfriend Jada Wallace welcomes their baby boy

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:08 GMT

Singer Chris Brown and Jada Wallace are growing a family of their own, with the arrival of their baby boy. Brown is also the father to three other children.

The best, worst and Hootiest moments of Stagecoach Day 3

Mikael Wood, Vanessa Franko — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:24:33 GMT

Post Malone headlined Sunday at the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which also featured sets from Brooks & Dunn, Hootie & the Blowfish and more.

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of '60s girl group the Ronettes, dies at 80

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:24:05 GMT

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s girl group the Ronettes, has died at 80. Signed by Phil Spector, the group had enduring hits including 'Be My Baby.'

Post Malone closes Stagecoach with style if not excitement

Mikael Wood — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:31:32 GMT

The singer headlined the festival's final night almost exactly a year after closing out Coachella's 2025 edition.

10 minutes backstage with Gavin Rossdale at Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:14:13 GMT

The Bush frontman on cooking with Guy Fieri and how he ended up at a country festival.

The best, worst and windiest moments of Stagecoach Day 2

Mikael Wood, Vanessa Franko — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:45:35 GMT

Lainey Wilson headlined Saturday at the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which also featured sets from Journey, Pitbull and others.

What Lainey Wilson did after the wind briefly shut down Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:34:14 GMT

The county star's headlining set was delayed by about an hour after fans at Stagecoach were ordered to evacuate.

10 (more) minutes backstage with David Lee Roth at Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:40:54 GMT

The 71-year-old singer made his third appearance in Indio to sing Van Halen's "Jump" with Teddy Swims.

Inside Coachella's fractured world: Weekend 1, Weekend 2 and the livestream that changed everything

Andrea Domanick — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:43:23 GMT

Coachella is no longer a single cultural event but a deliberately fragmented one, each part reshaping what the festival means and where it's headed.

Stagecoach 2026: How to watch Sunday's livestream with Post Malone, Hootie & the Blowfish, Brooks & Dunn

Katie Simons — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

You can also catch Ludacris, Warren Zeiders and Third Eye Blind on Amazon Music and Prime Video's Sunday Stagecoach livestream, which starts at 3 p.m. Pacific.

Strong winds cause Stagecoach to be briefly postponed, fans evacuated

Nate Jackson, Vanessa Franko, Mikael Wood — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:11:33 GMT

Due to high winds at Stagecoach, festival promoter Goldenvoice postponed the festival Saturday night and attendees briefly evacuated.

10 minutes backstage with Bailey Zimmerman at Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:10:43 GMT

The 26-year-old country star on what he wears and what he drives.

The best, weirdest and most emo moments of Stagecoach Day 1

Mikael Wood, Vanessa Franko — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:06:20 GMT

Cody Johnson headlined Day 1 of Stagecoach, which also included Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman, Counting Crows and guest appearances from Theo Von, Boyz II Men and Ashlee Simpson.

10 minutes backstage with Lyle Lovett at Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:57:00 GMT

The veteran roots-music artist on his times in Los Angeles and his position on weed.

Photos: A front row seat to the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival

Allen J. Schaben, Evan Schaben — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:39:50 GMT

Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone headline Stagecoach 2026 as the festival returns with breakout sets expected from Ella Langley and Journey.

Stagecoach 2026: How to watch Saturday's livestream with Lainey Wilson, Bush, Teddy Swims, Pitbull and more

Katie Simons — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

You can catch Bush, Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters, Riley Green, Little Big Town and more live from Stagecoach on Amazon Music's Saturday livestream from the festival.

Offset shrugs off shooting at Florida casino: 'At the end of the day, the grind don't stop'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:31:44 GMT

Offset casually says he's moving on from the shooting at a Florida casino that landed him in the hospital earlier this month: 'At the end of the day the grind don't stop.'

Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is on track to break box office records

Cerys Davies — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:18 GMT

Despite some production hurdles and mixed reviews, the film is on track for a record-breaking opening weekend.

Stagecoach 2026: How to watch Friday's livestream with Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman

Katie Simons — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

You can catch Diplo, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd and Counting Crows live from Stagecoach on Amazon Music's Friday livestream from the festival.

Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns

Stacy Perman — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:29:38 GMT

A former executive sues Live Nation, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after he raised a concerns over the company's financial misconduct.

Música mexicana songsmith Armenta is writing his own destiny

Andrea Flores — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:01:19 GMT

Armenta, 25, once had plans to become a biomedical engineer. He's since helped propel the música mexicana genre to greater heights.

Dumbfoundead's battle rap memoir 'Spit' is a K-town story of cyphers and survival

Nate Jackson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:08:28 GMT

Battle rapper Dumbfoundead's memoir 'Spit' documents his rise from age 14 through the L.A. hip-hop underground, capturing the transformative experience that shaped his identity as an Asian-American artist.

How Third Eye Blind ended up at Stagecoach

Mikael Wood — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:17:09 GMT

In addition to the usual country acts, this weekend's festival will feature Stephan Jenkins and his band's '90s rock hits.

Michael Tilson Thomas, L.A.-born maestro who led San Francisco Symphony, dies at 81

Nardine Saad, Jessica Gelt — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:11:26 GMT

Michael Tilson Thomas, the L.A.-born celebrity conductor and 'bad boy' of classical music who led the San Francisco Symphony, has died. He was 81.

They set out to elevate karaoke in L.A. — and opened a glamorous lounge that pulls out all the stops

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mic Drop is located inside the former home of Larrabee Studios, originally co-owned by Carole King.

Stagecoach 2026 guide: What to know about the festival — and how to watch from home

Vanessa Franko — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:25 GMT

Here's what to expect when Stagecoach heads to the Empire Polo Club in Indio from April 24 to 26 with Post Malone, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson headlining.

Gregg Foreman, the Delta 72 founder and Cat Power collaborator, dead at 53

August Brown — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:54:33 GMT

Foreman paired the flamboyant stage presence of '60s and '70s R&B with the tension of punk.

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who wrote 'Feelin' Alright?,' dies at 79

Tracy Brown — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:08:44 GMT

Dave Mason, singer-guitarist known for writing 'Only You Know and I Know' and 'Feelin' Alright?' and co-founding British band Traffic, has died at 79.

People tell us how much they spent on Coachella 2026

Andrea Domanick — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:57:01 GMT

From ICU nurses to broke college students and a lady who won VIP passes for life, people tell us how they managed to afford their Coachella trips this year.

After Epstein scandal, Hollywood bidders race for Wasserman's $3-billion agency

Meg James — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:46:05 GMT

Beverly Hills agency UTA, former Endeavor Chairman Patrick Whitesell and private equity firms have expressed interest in Wasserman's sports marketing and music representation agency.

Alan Osmond, 'Crazy Horses' co-songwriter and eldest member of the Osmonds, dies at 76

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:40:43 GMT

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of showbiz family the Osmonds and songwriter behind chart-topping hits including 'One Bad Apple' and 'Crazy Horses,' died Monday. He was 76.

Madonna's vintage Coachella outfit is missing, but police don't think it was stolen

Iris Kwok — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:19:24 GMT

Madonna's vintage Coachella outfit is missing. Indio Police said they believe the clothes fell off a golf cart and were not taken deliberately.

DJ-priestess Sara Landry proudly reps the roots beneath her rhythms

Katerina Portela — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:35:42 GMT

Mexican American DJ Sara Landry hints at an upcoming album and explains the origins of her witchy, all-woman "Blood Oath" set at Coachella

Karol G announces a stadium world tour, including a stop at SoFi

Carlos De Loera — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:40:23 GMT

Following her historic sets at Coachella, Karol G announced that she will be embarking on a yearlong world tour beginning this summer, which will feature an Aug. 14 stop at SoFi Stadium.

At L.A. college campuses, Punjabi music is opening doors to heritage long kept closed

Gagandeep Singh — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:23:15 GMT

Across the United States, a generation of young Americans of Indian and Pakistani origin — the children and grandchildren of immigrants — are using Punjabi music as a bridge back to their cultures.

Nobody's figured out how to stop Billy Idol

Mikael Wood — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:12:21 GMT

The 70-year-old rock star has a lot going on, not least his upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Bob Spitz proves the Rolling Stones are rock's greatest band in magnificent new biography

Marc Ballon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Rolling Stones: The Biography' by Bob Spitz is a magisterial work that charts the 60-year journey of 'the greatest rock and roll band in the world.'

Karol G at Coachella was a global hit. Yet other foreign acts fear touring the U.S.

August Brown — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'We love the U.S., but now there is a reality in which we have to cut our losses and stop coming,' one band said. 'A lot of bands are giving up on the U.S., for sure.'