Lainey Wilson Sweeps 2025 ACM Awards

Lainey Wilson won entertainer of the year, female artist, and album of the year at the ACM Awards. Alan Jackson received the first-ever ACM Lifetime Achievement Award named in his honor.

Cody Johnson Wins and Announces Baby News

Cody Johnson won Song of the Year for “Dirt Cheap” and revealed on the red carpet that he and his wife are expecting their third child—a boy.

Alice in Chains Cancels Show Due to Drummer’s Health

Alice in Chains canceled their May 8 show after drummer Sean Kinney experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. The tour resumes May 10.

Avril Lavigne Teams Up With Simple Plan

Avril Lavigne dropped a new single, “Young & Dumb,” with Simple Plan. The bands will tour together this summer as part of her Greatest Hits extension.

Motörhead to Release Lost 1976 Album

Motörhead will release The Manticore Tapes on June 27 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. It features early versions of classic songs from their original lineup.

The Weeknd Reveals Sleep Paralysis Struggles

The Weeknd opened up about his sleep paralysis and how it inspired his upcoming surreal film Hurry Up Tomorrow. He shared his remedy: powering down electronics to calm his mind.

Counting Crows Release New Album Today

Counting Crows return with Butter Miracle, The Complete Suite Sweets!, blending their 2021 EP with five new tracks. The “Complete Sweets Tour” kicks off June 10.

Other Notable New Albums Out Today:

• Pink Elephant – Arcade Fire
• Tall Tales – Thom Yorke & Mark Pritchard
• Aperture – The Head and the Heart
• Dreamsicle – Maren Morris
• Wild and Clear and Blue – I’m With Her

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The Who Announce Final North American Tour

The Who will end their six-decade career with The Song Is Over Farewell Tour. The 16-date run begins August 16 in Florida and ends September 28 in Las Vegas.

Smokey Robinson Sued for Sexual Assault

Smokey Robinson and his wife face a $50 million lawsuit from four former employees accusing him of decades-long misconduct. His legal team denies the claims.

3 Doors Down Frontman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Brad Arnold has stage four cancer and is canceling the band’s summer tour. Arnold thanked fans and apologized for the sudden change.

Eurovision Faces Protests Over Israel’s Inclusion

More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed a letter urging the EBU to ban Israel from this year’s contest. The EBU has so far kept Israel in the lineup.

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ Drops Solo Single “Messy”

ROSÉ released “Messy” with a cinematic video as part of the F1 soundtrack. She promises more solo music before BLACKPINK’s summer reunion tour.

Stormzy Returns With Two New Tracks

Stormzy dropped “Sorry Rach!”, a freestyle addressing McDonald’s backlash, and “Hold Me Down,” a reflective ballad on fame.

Bad Bunny Expands 2025–2026 World Tour

Bad Bunny added a second London show and will perform in Brazil, Japan, and Australia for the first time. His Puerto Rico run begins this summer with nine shows for locals.

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Fiona Apple releases “Pretrial” on U.S. cash-bail injustice link.

Blues Brothers return in new graphic novel link.

Within Temptation film on Ukraine war now on YouTube link..

Austin City Limits 2025 lineup announced link.

Keith Urban to get ACM Triple Crown Award link.

Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther” ties Billboard record link.

Amy Lee & Halsey drop song for “Ballerina” May 9 link.

Blue Note Jazz Club opening London venue link.

Mudvayne to tour for L.D. 50 anniversary link.

CMG acquires Monstercat, invests $50M link.

Gloria Estefan tops 3 Latin charts with “Raíces” link.

Jury selection begins in Diddy trial link.

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André 3000 Releases Piano Collection

André 3000 has dropped 7 Piano Sketches, a seven-track instrumental follow-up to his Grammy-nominated New Blue Sun. Inspired by a trip to Texas, much of the music predates that album. Originally titled The Best Worst Rap Album in History, André called it “the free-est emotionally” he’s felt. Full story

Kim Thayil on Unreleased Soundgarden Recordings

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil says he believes Chris Cornell’s final recordings with the band will eventually be released. Read more

James to Play Laid on Tour

British band James will perform their album Laid in full during a North American tour from Sept 3 to Oct 5, hitting Riot Fest and Ohana Festival. Tour details

Kanye West’s DONDA 2 Flops

Kanye West’s DONDA 2 had his weakest debut, selling only 5.9K units. More info

JHS Pedals Launch DIY Dumble-Style Pedal

JHS Pedals released the NOTADÜMBLË, a $119 DIY kit that emulates the coveted Dumble amp tone. Check it out

The Faces Record 11 New Songs

The Faces (Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones) have recorded 11 new songs, but scheduling conflicts make a release unlikely before 2026. Read more Tim Rice Returns to Animation

After 25 years, legendary lyricist Tim Rice returns to animated film with The Land of Sometimes, writing three new songs. Details

Brian Kelley’s New Chapter

Brian Kelley will release Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One on June 20. More

Led Zeppelin Lawsuit Resurfaces

Jake Holmes is suing Jimmy Page again over Dazed and Confused, claiming unauthorized use of his song in a recent documentary and live recordings. Case details

Oasis to Keep “Hello” in Setlist

Liam Gallagher denied rumors that Oasis would drop “Hello” from their reunion tour due to its Gary Glitter connection. More info

Billboard Hot 100 – Top 5

Luther – Kendrick Lamar, SZA (11 weeks at #1)

Ordinary – Alex Warren

Die with a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Nokia – Drake

A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey

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GHOST Hits No. 1

GHOST’s new album Skeletá debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the first hard rock album to top the chart since AC/DC’s Power Up in 2020.

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Lady Gaga Breaks Concert Record in Brazil

Lady Gaga performed to an estimated 2.5 million fans at a free show on Copacabana Beach in Brazil.

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Beyoncé Alters Viral Tour Clip After Legal Threat

Sphere Entertainment issued a cease and desist over Beyoncé’s use of the Las Vegas Sphere in a concert interstitial video.

Full story

Ambient Artist Spends a Year Recording a Tree

Sound artist Joshua Bonnetta spent four years—and recorded a year’s worth of audio—capturing the sounds of a single pine tree in upstate New York.

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Adam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo Star in “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Adam Lambert will play Judas opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Jesus in a gender-blind Jesus Christ Superstar production at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Directed by Sergio Trujillo, it aims to recapture the show’s original rock intensity.

Details here

Miley Cyrus Premieres “More to Lose” in NYC

Miley Cyrus debuted a new song, “More to Lose,” at a private New York show. The emotional ballad, part of her upcoming visual album Something Beautiful, reflects on past relationships and personal growth.

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I-Octane’s “God & I” Tops Reggae Charts

Dancehall artist I-Octane’s God & I debuted at #1 on Apple Music’s Reggae/Dancehall charts. The album blends personal struggle, faith, and modern production in a spiritually introspective package.

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Chuck D Receives Award

Chuck D was honored with the inaugural “Reverb Award” by the Soulsville Foundation at the Stax Museum, recognizing his work at the intersection of music, activism, and innovation.

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Primus Returns

Primus released “Little Lord Fentanyl,” their first new song in three years, featuring new drummer John Hoffman and guest vocals by Maynard James Keenan.

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R.E.M. Returns with Surprise EP

After more than a decade of silence, R.E.M. has released Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track EP featuring new songs and a remix of their early hit. Proceeds from the vinyl edition support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, amid political pressures.

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Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her groundbreaking 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has died in a house fire in Minnesota.

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New Bono Documentary Announced

Bono: Stories of Surrender, based on the U2 frontman's one-man show, premieres May 30 on Apple TV+.

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Live Aid Musical Heads to London

Just For One Day, the official Live Aid musical, debuts May 15 at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

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Live Nation Faces Early-Year Slump, Predicts Record 2025

Live Nation’s Q1 revenue dipped 11% to $3.38B, but CEO Michael Rapino is optimistic.

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Foreigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent”

Legendary rock band Foreigner is celebrating its Latin American fanbase with a new Spanish-language rendition of “Urgent.”

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Kanye West’s Donda 2 Pulled From Streaming Hours After Release

Donda 2 was removed from Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music due to a payment dispute. Producer reps claim West failed to compensate for eight tracks. West responded, accusing them of overcharging for beats.

Apple’s F1 Movie Soundtrack Features Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat & More

The soundtrack for Apple’s F1, starring Brad Pitt, arrives June 27 with 17 original songs. Artists include Burna Boy, Raye, Chris Stapleton, and Rosé. Don Toliver and Doja Cat lead with the single “Lose My Mind.”

Kneecap Fallout Grows: U.S. Visas Pulled, Festival Dates Canceled

Kneecap has lost their U.S. booking agency and visas following backlash from politically charged performances. Two major German festivals also removed them from their lineups. The UK investigation remains ongoing.

Sheryl Crow Reveals Armed Intruder Incident

Sheryl Crow says an armed man came to her Nashville property shortly after she posted a video of her Tesla being towed. The singer sold the car to protest Elon Musk’s politics and donated the proceeds to NPR.

Lorde Reveals New Album Virgin

Lorde announced her new album Virgin, arriving June 27. She described it as a reflection of her femininity—“raw, primal, innocent, elegant.”

Ed Sheeran Launches New Musical Era With Play

Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album Play will arrive September 12, inspired by a concept he created at 18. The lead single “Old Phone” draws from memories found on a long-unused device.

Gold House Reveals 2025 A100 List

Gold House honored top Asian Pacific figures in entertainment, including Tyla, Charli XCX, Nicole Scherzinger, Bruno Mars, Rosé, and the Wicked cast. Events to celebrate are planned for May 9–10.

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Barbra Streisand Announces Duets Album With Huge Guest List

Barbra Streisand is back with The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, out June 27. Guests include Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Sting, and more. The first single, a duet with Hozier, dropped today.

Kanye West Finally Releases Donda 2

Kanye West has released the long-delayed Donda 2 to streaming platforms. Originally tied to the Stem Player, the full 18-track album is now credited to “Donda” and available on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Tidal.

Metallica’s Load Gets Massive Box Set Treatment

Metallica will reissue Load on June 13, featuring 301 tracks—245 previously unreleased—including demos, rarities, and live shows, plus a restored version of “The Outlaw Torn.”

Gene Simmons Defends $12K Roadie Experience

Gene Simmons says legal and insurance costs justify charging $12,495 for a fan to shadow him as a roadie. The experience was tied to his postponed North American tour, now aiming for early 2026.

Charli XCX to Star in Takashi Miike Film

Charli XCX will star in and produce a film directed by Japanese horror legend Takashi Miike. Plot details and production timeline remain under wraps.

HYBE Posts Strong Q1, Teases New Boy Band

HYBE reported a 38% revenue spike driven by live tours from J-Hope, TXT, and others. The company plans 150+ concerts this year and will debut a new Big Hit boy band in Q3.

Bruno Mars Extends Las Vegas Residency

Bruno Mars added nine more shows to his residency at Park MGM’s Dolby Live Theater. New dates run August 22 to September 6. Presales start today, general sales open Friday.

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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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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced

The 2025 Rock Hall class includes Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, and Lenny Waronker will also be honored. The induction ceremony takes place Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, streaming live on Disney+.

SZA Returns to #1 on Billboard 200

SZA’s SOS claims its 13th nonconsecutive week at the top. Doechii also scores her first top-10 album with Alligator Bites Never Heal.

Incubus Announces New Album

Incubus revealed their ninth studio album Something in the Water ahead of their sold-out O2 Arena show. It’s their first album since 2017 and features new bassist Nicole Row.

Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Drops Gospel Album

Snoop Dogg executive produced Altar Call, a new gospel album released by Death Row Records in honor of his late mother. The 21-track project features artists like Jamie Foxx and John P. Kee.

Oasis Preps for Reunion Tour

Oasis reunited for tour promo shoots in London, stirring excitement for their sold-out world tour starting July 4 in Cardiff. Rehearsals are set to begin in a few weeks.

Mariah Carey to Headline 2025 Capital Summertime Ball

Mariah Carey will headline the Capital Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium in June, her first UK show in six years. Other performers include Benson Boone, Lola Young, and KSI.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Kicks Off

Beyoncé launches her Cowboy Carter Tour tonight at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, supporting her Grammy-winning album. The tour will hit major U.S. cities before heading to Europe.

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