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Pearl Jam Performs Live with Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival
Pearl Jam made an unexpected return to the stage at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, with veteran drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. joining the ba...
"Danceteria" Gives Madonna Her 10th No. 1 on the Dance Airplay Chart
Madonna has added another chart milestone to her career as Danceteria climbs to No. 1 on the Dance Airplay chart dated October 3, 2026. Billboard anno...
Pete Byrne, Voice of 1980s Synth-Pop Duo Naked Eyes, Passes Away
Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter best known as one half of the British synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, has died at age 74. His family announced that By...
George Michael Tribute Set for 2026 MTV VMAs
George Michael will be honored with a special tribute performance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, bringing together RAYE, Sombr and Teddy Swims fo...
Kenny Loggins Reveals Movie Moment Behind His Leap of Faith Album
Kenny Loggins has shared the unexpected movie moment that helped shape the title of his 1991 album Leap of Faith. During a September 2026 conversation...
John Farnham Celebrated by Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban
John Farnham's music took center stage in Melbourne as a large group of artists gathered to celebrate the Australian singer's career and influence. Th...
Céline Dion Sings and Dances Barefoot With Fans in Paris
Cline Dion turned a quiet moment outside a Paris hotel into an unexpected celebration with fans following a recent performance in the city. After the ...
Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations With 11 Nods
Madonna is heading into the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nominations, the biggest total of her career at the annual ceremony. The nominations w...
Queen of Pop Returns: Madonna to Open the 2026 VMAs and Leads Nominations
Madonna is returning to the MTV Video Music Awards stage for the first time in more than two decades. Organizers announced that she will open the 2026...
New Order's Gillian Gilbert Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and Ongoing Treatment
New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert has shared that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, clarifying recent confusion surrounding the health of he...
Bob Mackie's Dazzling Designs Defined Generations of Music Stars
Bob Mackie spent more than five decades turning stage costumes into unforgettable pieces of pop culture. Following the designer's death on September 1...
Dolly Parton Honored at 2026 Emmys With Reba McEntire Performance and Sally Field Tribute
Dolly Parton received a warm tribute during the 2026 Emmy Awards, bringing together two familiar names from her long career in entertainment. During t...
ICEHOUSE Bringing 'Man of Colours' 40th Anniversary Tour Across Australia in 2027
ICEHOUSE will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its landmark album Man of Colours with a major Australian tour in 2027. The band confirmed the anniver...
Céline Dion Opens Paris Residency With Emotional Return to the Concert Stage
Cline Dion marked a major return to live performance on September 12 with the opening night of her Paris residency at La Dfense Arena. The concert pla...
Another Billion: The Black Eyed Peas Hit Major YouTube Milestone With "Pump It"
The Black Eyed Peas have reached another major streaming milestone as the music video for Pump It has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. The achiev...
John Mayer's Continuum Turns 20 With Its 12 Songs Ranked
John Mayer's Continuum is getting a fresh look nearly 20 years after its September 2006 release. The 12-track album marked a major point in Mayer's ca...
From Rio to Future Past: Duran Duran Celebrates Career with UK Stamps
Duran Duran's music career is getting a new tribute in Britain with a collection of postage stamps celebrating more than four decades of the band's wo...
Looking Back at U2's Historic Run on the Billboard Hot 100
U2 built one of rock music's most recognizable catalogs, and their history on the U.S. singles chart reflects that staying power. Billboard's Hot 100 ...
Dolly Parton Joins Bluegrass Tribute With Bound to Ride
Dolly Parton is featured on a new recording of Bound to Ride, a song closely associated with bluegrass legends the Stanley Brothers. The release annou...
Alanis Morissette Prepares First Holiday Album With Martin Short Collaboration
Alanis Morissette is getting ready to release her first holiday album, a project that grew from a personal tradition of recording a Christmas song eac...
Elton John Returns to the Stage With Career-Spanning Rock in Rio Set
Elton John returned to the concert stage at Rock in Rio 2026, delivering a career-spanning performance in Brazil more than three years after completin...
Billy Joel Pays Tribute to Former Bandmate and Director Jon Small
Billy Joel is mourning the death of Jon Small, a longtime friend, former bandmate, and creative collaborator whose connection to the singer stretched ...
Spice Girls Welcome a Surprise Pumpkin Spice Member in Dunkin' Campaign
Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell-Horner are leaning into '90s nostalgia for a new Dunkin' campaign built around an unexpected addition to the Spice Girl...
Stevie Wonder Announces 50th Anniversary Tour for Songs in the Key of Life
Stevie Wonder will celebrate 50 years of Songs in the Key of Life with an 18-date tour across Europe and the United States this fall. The newly announ...
Eric Clapton and Martin Guitar Unveil Crossroads 2026 Collection
Eric Clapton has teamed with Martin Guitar for the Crossroads 2026 Collection, a new lineup celebrating his long connection with acoustic guitars. The...
