The emotional climax of Paul McCartney’s tour opener in Palm Springs: right at the start, when he sang “Help!” It was his full show, after a short warm-up dress rehearsal last week in a small Santa Barbara venue. But he set the stakes high with “Help!,” John Lennon’s personal cry …
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The historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco is reopening next year —and they got a queer music icon to do the honors of inaugurating it. On Tuesday, Sam Smith announced that they will bring their To Be Free concert residency to San Francisco for a run of eight shows next …
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Jade Marie Patek, the Texas singer-songwriter who combines soulful country with the harder side of Southern rock & roll, drops the video for her latest single “Open Invitation.” Like Patek herself, the clip is a playful, indie-minded depiction of that one promising opportunity in a sea of bad dates. Directed …
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Jim James was going through a lot circa 2005, when he wrote the songs for what would become My Morning Jacket‘s classic fourth album, Z. Two of his close friends had taken their own lives, and James was drinking too much and grappling with depression. “I thought it would be …
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Lainey Wilson has been tapped to return as host for the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards. This will be Wilson’s second time hosting the show, but first time helming it solo. Last year, the country star was part of a hosting trio that also included fellow musician Luke Bryan …
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I t’s just past noon on a Wednesday in North Hollywood, and Wisp only has a few hours left to rehearse before she leaves for a global tour the next morning. Tucked inside an unassuming rehearsal space complete with a bustling coffee shop, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Natalie Lu admits she’s nervous. …
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Snoop Dogg will return to NBC and Peacock to help cover the Milano CortinaWinter Olympics in February. According to NBCUniversal, “The global megastar will explore northern Italy, from the vibrant streets of Milan to the breathtaking Dolomites, providing his unique perspective to viewers during NBCUniversal’s Winter Olympic primetime coverage.” The …
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The first week figures are in — and Cardi B has snagged her second number one debut with I Am The Drama, which garnered 146 million streams, according to data from Luminate. The album’s performance comes after Cardi B successfully executed a masterclass in album roll-outs, converting the interest in …
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The Cure, Lewis Capaldi, and Calvin Harris will lead Isle Of Wight Festival 2026. The annual festival, set for June 18-21 at Seaclose Park, will also feature Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, the Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg, Teddy Swims, The Kooks, and Feeder. Other artists on the bill include …
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We all have something that motivates us in the gym — a playlist, a protein shake, a sparkling new pair of running shoes. For Bad Bunny, it was receiving a phone call from Jay-Z, asking him to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show. “After the call, I just did …
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