Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon, rock pioneer known for 'Palisades Park' and 'Tallahassee Lassie,' died July 17 at 89 after 110 American Bandstand appearances defined an era.
Eight fans walked out of Aaron Lee Tasjan's concert during his song about America. Why the singer says artists have a duty to challenge audiences with uncomfortable truths.
Vernon Taylor, a Washington-area rockabilly singer who recorded for Sun Records alongside legends of early rock and roll, died on July 22, 2026. He was 88. Taylor had been battling dementia in his final years. His brother also passed away just one day prior. Born Walton Alderton on November 9, 1937, Taylor was the youngest ...
Ella Langley Billboard chart record: Her 'Choosin' Texas' ties Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey at 14 weeks No. 1, a historic achievement for solo female artists on the Hot 100.
July 31, 2026 One Date. Two Cultural Events. The Internet Has Already Named It. On July 31, 2026, Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album petal and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day both release on the same day. Fans have named the collision “Spider-Grande” — a callback to 2023’s Barbenheimer, when Barbie and Oppenheimer arrived together and ...
Pitbull I’m Back Tour 2026 – Interactive Guide USA, I’M BACK! Pitbull’s I’m Back Tour 2026 35 North American Cities | May–September | Special Guest: Lil Jon On January 15, 2026, Pitbull announced his highly anticipated “I’m Back” North American tour, a 35-city summer trek spanning five months from May 14 through September 26. The ...
Max B Released: 16-Year Prison Journey & Hip-Hop Return 2025 Harlem-based rapper Max B, born Charly Wingate, has been released from a New Jersey prison on November 9, 2025, after serving approximately 16 years behind bars. His release follows a 2016 plea deal that reduced his original 75-year sentence to 20 years. The rapper’s comeback ...
2026 Grammy Awards: Complete Nominations Breakdown The Recording Academy released the complete list of nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Friday. The ceremony takes place February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on CBS from 8:00–11:30 p.m. ET (5:00–8:30 p.m. PT) and streaming on Paramount+. For audiences in India, ...
Lionsgate released the first teaser trailer for “Michael” on November 6, 2025, featuring Jaafar Jackson portraying his uncle, the late Michael Jackson, in a biographical film chronicling the artist’s rise from Jackson 5 member to global solo performer. The studio confirmed an April 24, 2026 theatrical release date. The minute-long teaser showcases recreations of career-defining ...
Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” drops Friday, October 3, at midnight ET. The album marks Swift’s return to her traditional fall release pattern after last year’s spring launch of “The Tortured Poets Department.” Produced with longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, the 12-track album features only one guest artist ...
