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Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Talks“ Legacy”, Performing in War Zones and Saving a Fan’s Life (Exclusive)
The rock band’s 10th studio album, ‘Legacy,’ is out now
People
4 min read - Entertainment
Sublime's self-titled album certified Diamond
A Diamond album is what Sublime's got.The "Santeria" outfit's 1996 self-titled album has passed 10 million certified units by the RIAA, officially making it Diamond.The album Sublime spawned the singles "Santeria," "What I Got," "Wrong Way" and "Doin' Time." It marked the band's final record with frontman Bradley Nowell, who died just months ahead of its release.
ABC Audio
1 min read - Entertainment
Pink Floyd releases another archival performance video from historic 1989 Venice concert
Pink Floyd is once again sharing some live footage from their archives.The band just released video of a performance of The Dark Side of the Moon track “The Great Gig in the Sky,” recorded at their iconic 1989 concert in Venice, Italy.
1 min read - Entertainment
NMF: Sara Bareilles, Selena Gomez and more
Sara Bareilles has released a new song and video from her upcoming album Good Grief. The video for "Still Crying" reunites Sara with her Girls5eva castmates Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, John Lutz, Janine Brito and Daniel Breaker, while Sara's husband, Joe Tippett, plays an arm wrestler. "The literal dream team assembled to make this music video and there is nothing but love on screen and off," Sara
1 min read - Business
Tom Corson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group
Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, upping his role from Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records. Corson, who joined Warner Records in 2018, has been overseeing the company’s business operations, strategy and commercial development for artists spanning Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers to Dua Lipa …
Variety
2 min read - Entertainment
SB19, Sombr, Wet Leg And Empire Of The Sun Kick Off Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza began Thursday in Chicago with a historic performance from Filipino boy band SB19 plus sets by sombr, Wet Leg, John Summit, Empire of the Sun and Viagra Boys
Forbes6 min read - Entertainment
Ariana Grande Channels ‘Unfiltered Rage’ Into Dark, Restrained New Album ‘Petal’
Ariana Grande has released her eighth studio album, Petal, revealing a darker and more guarded side of the pop star without relying on the towering ... Read More
Wealth of Geeks4 min read - Entertainment
Before BTS: 5 other artists who boycotted the Grammys and why
The boy band isn't the first act to opt out of submission to the music awards.
Gold Derby3 min read - Entertainment
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Have the Longest-Running No. 1 in U.K. History
Fender and Dean's "Rein Me In" logged its 19th week at No. 1 in the U.K., ending Frankie Lane's seven-decade record with 1953 hit "I Believe."
The Hollywood Reporter2 min read - Entertainment
Atlanta’s ONE Musicfest Cancels This Year’s Festival, Wants to Build New Iteration
The 16-year-old festival has decided to hit pause in 2026 to rethink their strategy in time for next year.
Billboard
2 min read - Entertainment
Music Notes: Trippie Redd, Wyclef Jean and Joe Budden
Joe Budden has another podcast on the way, but this one is about true crime. He tells Forbes, "Without giving you too much, we're going to delve into some stories. I'm a true crime head. I watch it all. This will be me looking at stories, telling stories, just putting a modern spin on true crime."
1 min read - Politics
The Insane Irony of the White House Using Bad Bunny’s ‘La Mudanza’ for Deportation Videos
The Puerto Rican star has openly criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies
Rolling Stone4 min read - US
Drake ‘Fraudulent Streams’ Case on Ice as Judge Sends Online Casino Claims to Arbitration
A judge has paused a lawsuit claiming Drake helped inflate his music streaming numbers, saying the plaintiffs must first complete arbitration with the gaming platform named in the complaint
Rolling Stone3 min read - Entertainment
Phish in the Nineties: What a Time It Was
As the band wraps a throwback run at Madison Square Garden, one longtime fan reflects on what it was like to discover their music
Rolling Stone5 min read - Entertainment
Are loud talkers ruining live music? Music fans debate the rise of the concert "chomper"
Many concertgoers are tired of attendees treating expensive performances like their local bar.
Reddit2 min read - Business
Executive Turntable: HYBE Elevates Jenni Pfaff to Chief People and Transformation Officer
In this week's Executive Turntable, Sony Music Publishing, K-LOVE and Secretly Distribution are among those to hire and promote people to senior roles.
8 min read - Lifestyle
How 26 Golden Retrievers Took Over Stateside
And why we were totally OK with that
Rolling Stone3 min read - Entertainment
Brantley Gilbert Breaks Wide Open: The Raw Truth Behind 'SINS OF THE FATHER'
Brantley Gilbert just released his new album and Rodeo On SI got a chance to sit down with him and talk about it.
Sports Illustrated22 min read - Celebrity
Chrissie Hynde shares her thoughts on hugs: ‘When did everyone get so touchy-feely?’
Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde doesn’t seem to be the biggest fan of the hug. In a recent post on social media, she seemed to question why "hugs" suddenly became a go-to salutation in emails.“Question: When did everyone get so touchy-feely?” she wrote. “It seems like a new thing where people sign their emails: 'Hugs.' Hate to be a spoil sport, but I’m wondering if there’s anyone else out there who isn’t huggy. Surely, it’s not just me.”
1 min read - Celebrity
Ariana Grande Sparks Wild Theories About Her Relationship With Ricky Alvarez With New Song
Ariana Grande has got fans debating the inspiration behind her latest song! The sensational singer/actress sent fans into a frenzy The Ariana Grande Sparks Wild Theories About Her Relationship With Ricky Alvarez With New Song first appeared on The Blast
The Blast4 min read - Entertainment
Barack Obama's Summer playlist 2026 mixes new hits, classics and a heartfelt tribute
Barack Obama's 2026 summer playlist is here with 46 songs, honoring Glen Hansard while featuring SZA, Doechii, Noah Kahan, Drake, David Bowie and more
Hola Americas4 min read - Entertainment
Lollapalooza 2026's Best-Dressed Celebrities Showed Off Their Personalities
See all the looks here.
Teen Vogue2 min read - Entertainment
Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard
The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
BBC2 min read - Entertainment
Barack Obama pays tribute to late Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard on his summer music playlist
The musician and actor died after a single-vehicle motorcycle accident.
Entertainment Weekly
3 min read - Entertainment
Outside Lands 2026 releases schedule, see when Charli XCX will perform
Outside Lands released its 2026 schedule, and it'll be a packed festival, leaving people with a difficult decision if their favorite artists overlap.
USA TODAY3 min read - Celebrity
The Beatles' Abbey Road Gets Named the Greatest Rock Album Ever Released
The album was released in 1969 by an influential British band.
Parade
2 min read - Celebrity
Dakota Johnson’s Voice Steals the Spotlight on Role Model’s New Track
Role Model surprised fans during his concert in Chicago. The singer debuted a new song that quickly sparked fresh buzz about Dakota Johnson. The surprise performance quickly spread across social media, with fans speculating that the mystery female voice belonged to Dakota Johnson. The track is set to appear on his upcoming album, Chuck Timely […] The post Dakota Johnson’s Voice Steals the Spotlight on Role Model’s New Track appeared first on Mandatory.
Mandatory
2 min read - Entertainment
James Taylor's 'You've Got A Friend' Hits No. 1 on Billboard 55 Years Ago Today
This beloved hit topped the Hot 100 chart over five decades ago today.
2 min read - Entertainment
Erick Brian, Dale Pututi & Nesty’s ‘Efímero’ & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
1 min read - Celebrity
Ariana Grande's Gory “Petal” Music Video Proves She’s in a New Era
Ariana Grande plays an unhinged aspiring actress named Pepper in the music video for her latest single “petal” off of her July 31 album of the same name.
E!
6 min read - World
Massive Attack’s Singapore Performance Draws Attention From Authorities
Massive Attack is currently under investigation in Singapore for inserting pro-Palestine material in their concert. As reported, the politically active group chose to shout pro-Palestine slogans and display the Palestinian flag on stage. Massive Attack’s concert included pro-Palestine messages that prompted an official inquiry According to Yahoo! News, photos published from the concert show the […] The post Massive Attack’s Singapore Performance Draws Attention From Authorities appeared first on
2 min read - Celebrity
Audrey McGraw’s Tribute to Mom Faith Hill Has Country Fans Feeling Emotional
Their voices are strikingly similar.
Country Living2 min read - Sports
Morgan Wallen Repeats Rare Top-Two Takeover on Country Airplay Chart
The country star also debuts with “Been by Now.”
2 min read - Entertainment
Porter Robinson & Ninajirachi on Their Debut Collab: ‘I’m Getting Messages From People I Didn’t Even Think Would Like It’
The culmination of Ninajirachi being influenced by Robinson — and Robinson feeling inspired and understood by Ninajirachi's work — "WannaCry" is out now.
12 min read - Entertainment
Ariana Grande’s ‘darker,’ ‘rage-filled’ ‘Petal’ can feel ‘sluggish,’ according to critics
The reviews are in for the three-time Grammy winner's eighth studio album.
Gold Derby3 min read - Entertainment
SB19 Honor Their Filipino Heritage With Lollapalooza 2026 Looks
Here's how the P-pop group got ready for their historic set.
Teen Vogue4 min read - Entertainment
Madonna Earns Second Dance Airplay No. 1 From ‘Confessions II’ With ‘Love Sensation’
The superstar adds her ninth leader, the fifth-most since the chart began.
2 min read - Entertainment
Travis Scott drops limited-edition 'The Odyssey' merch
Travis Scott has released a new line of merch honoring Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.The limited-edition capsule, available for one week only, features T-shirts, a tote bag and a long-sleeved Cactus Jack shirt.
1 min read - Entertainment
If You Were Excited About Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, Here’s An AI-Slop Music Video To Fix That
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is being promoted with an AI-slop music video created by developer Shift Up, and it’s all about as soulless as you might expect. The video, which looks to be completely AI generated, features protagonist Evie singing an “original” song titled “Wanna be in Love” as she explores the dystopian cyberpunk city...
GameSpot2 min read - Entertainment
President releases new 'Blood of Your Empire' song, 'dark heaven'
President has released a new song called "dark heaven," a track off the mysterious masked artist's upcoming album, Blood of Your Empire."'Dark heaven' is a reflection on the contradictions of faith, and how something intended to unite humanity has so often been used to justify division, violence, and power," President says. "It's about the way greed can wear the mask of righteousness. It isn't an attack on belief itself; it's about searching for something real beneath the noise, and asking what
1 min read - Entertainment
See Russell Dickerson dance with the KIDZ BOP Kids
Russell Dickerson becomes the first country artist to be in a KIDZ BOP music video, as the popular children's series releases its cover of "Happen to Me."The clip starts with the "Worth Your Wild" hitmaker wondering what it would be like to be a KIDZ BOP Kid, before the transformation magically takes place.
1 min read - Entertainment
Wolf Alice releases cover of The Roches' 'Hammond Song'
Wolf Alice has premiered a cover of "Hammond Song," originally by the sister trio The Roches.The cover features guest vocals by Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena, who join Ellie Rowsell in recreating the original song's harmonies.
1 min read - Entertainment
White House Uses Bad Bunny & Drake Songs in New ICE Deportation Videos: ‘You’re Going Home’
TikTok clips pair Benito's “La Mudanza” and the rapper's “Hoe Phase” with footage of ICE arrests.
3 min read - Entertainment
A K-pop group launched a lemon 30 kilometers above Earth. Here's how they did it.
Hearts2Hearts partnered with Sent Into Space to send mascot Tangy on a near-space journey.
Mashable
3 min read - Celebrity
Glen Hansard: Family Announces Memorial Arrangements, Public Funeral
“Music at the funeral will be provided by Glen’s friends and family,” family says of August 4th memorial
Rolling Stone1 min read - Entertainment
5SOS join Sombr, Charli XCX joins Lorde at Lollapalooza
What do artists do at Lollapalooza when they're waiting around to go on, or they've already performed and decide to hang out? They join other artists onstage, that's what.
1 min read - Entertainment
BTS’ Grammy Decision: Was the Band Getting Ahead of Another Awards Show Sidelining? (Critic’s Take)
The group's decision isn't a snub; it's recognition of a pattern the group has been navigating for years.
12 min read - Entertainment
“I would even play harmonica or do a walk on”: Steve Hackett is still open to a hypothetical Genesis reunion
Band haven’t played live since 2022
MusicRadar
2 min read - Entertainment
Rick Wakeman releases 'The Jezro Crater' off upcoming album, 'Return to the Red Planet'
Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman is giving fans a preview of his upcoming album, Return to the Red Planet, with the release of the new song "The Jezero Crater."Return to the Red Planet, dropping Oct. 16, is the second time Wakeman has released an album inspired by Mars. The first, The Red Planet, was released in 2020.
1 min read - Celebrity
North West Scraps Tour Plans: “It Isn’t Happening Anymore”
The 13-year-old artist, who released her debut EP earlier this year, had 14 tour dates planned with rapper Molly Santana
Vibe2 min read
