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Rage Against the Machine celebrated release from prison of Indigenous rights activist Leonard Peltier, who was granted clemency by Joseph Biden in the final minutes of his presidency. Peltier, who is 80, spent nearly 50 years in federal prison after being convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975 on …

It’s been about five years since Lady Gaga released her last album Chromatica, and she has been teasing that a new project is on the way for some time now. Over the weekend, fans got a small clue that it might finally be coming: People noticed that the pop star …

Hinterland Music Festival has dropped the official lineup for its 10th edition this year and it’s going bigger than ever. The Iowa festival will be jam-packed with major names and will feature headliners Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, and Lana Del Rey, who will end sets on their respective nights …

A$AP Rocky rejected a final plea deal offer on the first day of his firearm assault trial in Los Angeles Tuesday. He also sat quietly as his lawyer said for the first time that the “Multiply” rapper was only carrying a “prop gun,” not a loaded semiautomatic pistol, the night …

John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake in the 1980s, has died at age 65 from cancer. The news was confirmed in a statement on Skyes’ official Facebook page. “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard …

Black Eyed Peas have canceled their upcoming residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live in Las Vegas. The band, whose concerts were set to kick off on Feb. 15, offered a vague explanation, citing “current circumstances” as the reason. “To our dearest Peabodies,” the group wrote in an …

With Iron Maiden enjoying a reprieve from the road before their massive 2025 world tour starts, frontman and sword aficionado Bruce Dickinson hopped over to France to compete in a prestigious fencing competition. Dickinson placed 13th (out of 31) in the veterans category of the Circuit Européen 2025 in Fâches-Thumesnil, …

Trevor Noah will return as host for the 67th Grammy Awards, which take place next month. The stand-up and former Daily Show host has become a reliable steward of “music’s biggest night,” bringing to the occasion his comedic chops, as well as a deep love and enthusiasm for music. He …

A few years ago, when Addison Rae walked into a meeting with Columbia Records CEO Ron Perry, the TikTok sensation didn’t have any songs to play. And yet, she ended up with a record deal all the same. “I just mood-boarded my vibes,” Rae told Rolling Stone in her February …

Garth Hudson, a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist best known for his distinctive organ and saxophone work with the Band, and who in his later years remained an in-demand player among young musicians — including Neko Case, Norah Jones, and Wilco — died early Tuesday morning at the Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation …