https://www.nme.com/news/music/janet-jackson-i-dont-consider-myself-an-icon-3865093?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=janet-jackson-i-dont-consider-myself-an-icon

Janet Jackson has said she doesn't consider herself an "icon" while accepting the Icon Award at the American Music Awards last night (May 26)

https://www.nme.com/news/music/mel-b-hints-at-a-possible-30th-anniversary-spice-girls-tour-3865098?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mel-b-hints-at-a-possible-30th-anniversary-spice-girls-tour

Mel B has commented on the possibility of a 30th anniversary Spice Girls tour: "Your guess is as good as mine right now. I'm always game."

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/zak-starkey-retired-not-fired-the-who-1235348310

Zak Starkey expanded on his departure from the Who, explaining Roger Daltrey says the drummer was "retired" rather than "fired."

https://www.billboard.com/lists/2025-snubs-surprises-taylor-swift

Here are the snubs and surprises from the 2025 AMAs. Billie Eilish swept all seven categories in which she was nominated. Taylor Swift was shut out.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-rod-stewart-accept-his-lifetime-achievement-award-at-the-american-music-awards-ahead-of-glastonbury-2025-3865086?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-rod-stewart-accept-his-lifetime-achievement-award-at-the-american-music-awards-ahead-of-glastonbury-2025

Rod Stewart has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2025 American Music Awards – watch his speech here.

https://www.billboard.com/pro/jen-malone-dr-marcus-collins-sxsw-sydney-music-speakers

Fresh off the back of revealing their first round of performing artists, SXSW Sydney has detailed the first wave of music speakers for its 2025 event.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/virginia-family-say-preparing-for-metallica-concert-saved-them-from-deadly-truck-crash-3865077?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-family-say-preparing-for-metallica-concert-saved-them-from-deadly-truck-crash

A family in Virginia have revealed that they had escaped death while preparing to attend a Metallica concert – find out more here.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/blackpink-announce-new-asia-dates-for-deadline-world-tour-3865072?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blackpink-announce-new-asia-dates-for-deadline-world-tour

BLACKPINK have announced a new Asia leg for their upcoming 'DEADLINE' world tour, which now includes stops in Singapore, Jakarta and more.

https://www.billboard.com/lists/amas-performances-ranked-2025

Here are all the 2025 AMAs performances ranked.

https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/billie-eilish-sweeps-2025-amas-1235980951

Billie Eilish swept the 2025 American Music Awards, winning in all seven categories in which she was nominated. Taylor Swift was shut out this year.