Music

When Lady Gaga turned Coachella into a cathedral of chaos in April, Rolling Stone hailed it as the “performance of a lifetime.” With the launch of her Mayhem Ball tour in Las Vegas Wednesday night, Gaga didn’t just revisit that show — she expanded it, sharpened it, sprinkled in some …

Near the end of what’s purported to be Wu-Tang Clan’s final Madison Square Garden set, Raekwon gave the crowd an affirmation about the legendary group: “One of one!” The most derivative rappers in the world will tell you they are too; the Clan actually embody the term. At times, mainstream …

Last month, Dev Hynes returned as Blood Orange for the first time in three years with “The Field,” a Caroline Polachek-assisted single about grief and escapism. As it turns out, the musician has been thinking a lot about these themes in the six years since his most recent studio album. …

Connie Francis, the pop singer who released a string of hit singles across the late Fifties and early Sixties including “Where the Boys Are” and “Who’s Sorry Now?,” died on Wednesday at the age of 87. Francis’ death was confirmed on Thursday by Ron Roberts, her friend and president of …

A 15-year-oldDestroy Lonelyfan was hospitalized in intensive care after the rapper urged him to jump off the stage during a performance at a rapfestivalin Costinesti, Romania, on July 11. The Romanian news platform Observator spoke to the teen, only identified by his first name, Nicolas, from his hospital bed. Nicolas …

Readers of the British tabloids may have read recently about a sensationalistic documentary on Oasis that was supposedly flagged by a British film board for its “strong language” and footage of the band drinking and smoking. Piqued by the news, plenty of Oasis fans probably can’t wait to see it, …

While discussing his latest studio album Idols, the British musician Yungblud likened the record to a saving grace. “This album was almost like my last chance,” he recently told Rolling Stone. “If I hadn’t been sure of what I was making, I don’t think there would’ve been a way back …

Jelly Roll literally came out swinging for his debut hosting gig on Jimmy Kimmel Live! During his interview with WWE wrestler Randy Orton, the pair were interrupted by none other than fellow WWE wrester Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Words were exchanged as McIntyre came in calling Jelly Roll an …

Anohni and the Johnsons brought their big questions about humanity and purpose to NPR Tiny Desk. Led by Anohini, the ensemble complete with Gael Rakotondrabe, Jimmy Hogarth, Leo Abrahams, Sam Dixon, Doug Wieselman, and Christopher Vatalaro delivered their debut performance with three songs. The set opened with “Why Am I …

Ruel is done searching. On his latest single “I Can Die Now,” the Australian musician has found everything he’s been looking for: an all-encompassing love and even the musical direction driving his forthcoming studio album, arriving later this year. “I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to get I …