Kneecap Under Investigation After Controversial Concert Footage

Kneecap is facing backlash over a 2023 concert where one member made inflammatory remarks. Counter-terrorism police are reviewing the incident, though no charges have been filed. Some are calling for the group’s removal from this year’s Glastonbury lineup.

Spotify Beats Expectations in Q1 Earnings

Spotify added 5 million Premium subscribers and grew to 678 million monthly users. The company reported paying over $100 million to podcast creators for the first time.

KCON 2025 Reveals First Artist Wave

KCON LA 2025 announced its first performers: HxW (Hoshi and Woozi), IVE, NMIXX, Zerobaseone, and P1Harmony. The event runs August 1–3 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena.

Haim Announces ‘I Quit’ Album and Tour

Haim will release I Quit on June 20 and launch a U.S. and U.K. tour beginning in September.

Air Expands Moon Safari 25th Anniversary Tour

Air is bringing Moon Safari to North America, starting September 21 at the Hollywood Bowl with a full orchestra.

Laufey Launches Youth Orchestra Foundation

Laufey has founded the Laufey Foundation to expand access to youth orchestra programs worldwide, starting with grants to leading U.S. organizations.

Jack Black’s Minecraft Song Breaks Record

Jack Black scored the shortest charting song ever on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” at just 34 seconds long, debuts at No. 77.

Top 5 Billboard Hot 100 Songs This Week

• #5: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
• #4: “Nokia” – Drake
• #3: “Ordinary” – Alex Arren
• #2: “Die with a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
• #1: “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA (10th consecutive week)

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