Category: Music

HONG KONG — RoslynPinedais the new president, Asia for Sony Music Publishing. With immediate effect, Pineda succeeds longtime SMP Asia president Carol Ng, who will remain with the company until her planned retirement at the end of March, according to a company memo. Pinedais a Sony Music stalwart, with two-and-a-half …

Former Mushroomhead vocalist Jeffrey “Nothing” Hatrix has settled a royalty lawsuit against the band’s founding drummer and keyboardist Steve “Skinny” Felton. Why Did Jeffrey Nothing Sue Skinny Felton? Back in 2024, the singer initially filed his suit against Felton, alleging that he had been shorted royalties from his time in …

Jon Stewart mocked MAGA’s criticism of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and their decision to stage an alternative halftime show, asking: “When did the right become such fucking pussies? During Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, Stewart likened MAGA’s current cancel culture crusade to the same mindset they railed against …

Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual misconduct. Wednesday have left their agency, Wasserman, amid calls for the company’s founder and CEO, Casey Wasserman, to step down after his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files. The band explained its decision in an open letter shared to Instagram. “Given …

The Paul brothers offered sharply different reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, taking to X on Sunday night (Feb. 8) as debate over the show continued to dominate social media. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Taking over Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., the Puerto Rican …

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Greg Brown, the founding guitarist of CAKE who played an integral role on the band’s first two albums, has died. CAKE announced Brown’s death on Saturday, saying that he passed away after a “brief illness.” “Greg was an integral part of CAKE’s early sound and development,” their statement said. “His …

Swedish pop icon Robyn will return to Australia in November 2026 for her first run of headline shows in the country in fourteen years. The tour marks Robyn’s first Australian performances since 2012, when she last visited the region during the Body Talk era, including an appearance at Parklife Festival. …

Jack White has once again blasted President Donald Trump on Instagram — this time for a video featuring a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama. The video, which portrayed the former president and first lady as apes, drew widespread bipartisan backlash, with critics across the political spectrum condemning the …

Mariah Carey took part in the opening ceremony at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy. She sang a medley of Domenico Modugno’s Italian standard “Nel Blu, Dipinto di Blu,” commonly known as “Volare,” and “Nothing Is Impossible,” from her own 2025 album Here for It All. Watch clips …

Tame Impala has enlisted BLACKPINK’s JENNIE for a new version of “Dracula.” Get Tickets to See JENNIE at Gov Ball 2026 “Dracula” serves as the third single for Deadbeat, Kevin Parker’s fifth album as Tame Impala. We named the track as one of the best songs of 2025. Parker is …

Rappers Boldy James and Ransom have a new album on the way with the producer Nicholas Craven. Salvation for the Wicked lands on February 12 via Ransom’s label, Momentum Entertainment. The trio have released the lead single “Offerings,” which features Ransom and James swapping bars over crackly boom bap. Listen …

In a move that is set to redefine what can happen inside one of music’s most historic rooms, Abbey Road Studios will host its first-ever rave. Studio One will team up with Belgian electronic innovators Soulwax for a one-off event titled Abbey Road After Hours, taking place on Feb. 21 …

What exactly will be available for rock and metal fans when Record Store Day rolls around on April 18 this year? Luckily we’ve narrowed down the long list for you (although it’s still pretty long) showcasing the rock and metal offerings you can possibly pick up at your local record …

When Pluribus Season 1 ended, it did so with a nuclear-level cliffhanger. What comes next… Won’t be revealed anytime soon. At an Apple TV press day, creator Vince Gilligan confirmed that the writers are currently “deep into the process” of developing the new season, but “it takes a long time …

RCA is reviving Jive Records as a standalone label, the company announced today (February 3). Former UnitedMasters executives Mike Weiss and David Melhado will serve as co-presidents of the revamped imprint. They’ll run operations from Sony Music’s New York City headquarters. The announcement comes more than a decade after RCA …

Billboard U.K. is heading down to the seaside city of Brighton for a second consecutive year, as part of an exclusive stage takeover at The Great Escape. The festival, which takes place May 13-16, will play host to the latest Billboard U.K. Live event, following last year’s headline performance from …

Kid Rock will lead a group of four country singers performing at the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 8). The other three are established hitmakers, including one American Idol winner. After months of speculation, the group announced a lineup on Monday (Feb. 2). Four total performers …

Cher delivered one of Grammy night’s most memorable moments. After giving her acceptance speech for the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, she began walking off stage, seemingly forgetting she was also tasked with announcing the winner for Record of the Year. The endearingly flustered icon was then thrown off when the …

Best Metal PerformanceDream Theater: “Night Terror”Ghost: “Lachryma”Sleep Token: “Emergence”Spiritbox: “Soft Spine”WINNER: Turnstile: “Birds” Best Spoken Word Poetry AlbumMarc Marcel: Black ShamanOmari Hardwick & Anthony Hamilton: PagesQueen Sheba: A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That (Partially Recorded Live @City Winery & Other Places)Saul Williams & Carlos Niño & …

Lily Allen will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for her first tour of the region since 2019, announcing a run of arena dates where she will perform her album West End Girl in full. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The British singer-songwriter will kick off …

The 2026 Grammy Awards show is this weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the event, including how to watch/stream from the comfort of your home and catch that all-star Ozzy Osbourne tribute. How to Watch the Grammy Awards Show The 2026 Grammys will air live on CBS …

Melania, director Brett Ratner’s ode to First Lady Melania Trump, opens with two baffling needle drops. The movie begins with drone footage of the Mar-a-Lago resort, which does in fact look like a very nice country club for the gaudy and elderly — accompanied by Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son,” …

Bruno Mars has joined the lineup of performers at the 2026 Grammy Awards. “Apt.”, his collaboration with Blackpink’s Rosé, is up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Rosé is also performing at Sunday’s ceremony, though it’s currently unclear whether she and Mars …

Harry Styles’ comeback can’t overcome Olivia Dean on Australia’s singles chart, while Megadeth rocks harder than anyone else on the national albums tally. After more than 40 years of blowing hair back with their thunderous brand of metal, Megadeth bag their first No. 1 on the ARIA chart with their …

The drummer for a pair of punk bands with Wisconsin and Minnesota roots has been arrested following an incident where a group was allegedly protesting outside a Minnesota hotel where Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were believed to have been staying this week. According to Maple Grove Police Department, 26 …

After being brought to the US illegallyas a child and enduring decades of immigration nightmares, Nicki Minaj will soon be an American citizen, receiving a Trump Gold Card from Donald Trump. Minaj revealed the news on social media, posting a picture of her new Trump Gold Card, which expedites her …

Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song denouncing President Donald J. Trump and the “private army”of his Department of Homeland Security, in the wake of ICE’s killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. Listen to “Streets of Minneapolis” below. Springsteen shared the following statement: I wrote this song …

Maisie Peters will play an intimate show near you, in support of her forthcoming album Florescence. Announced Wednesday, Jan. 28, the British singer and songwriter will kick off her international run by playing theaters in Australia’s two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, a warmup for the release of her third …

Has Ghost cursed an NBA team? At least one employee at Orlando’s Kia Center seems to think so. In a case of musical “Satanic Panic” crossing over to the world of sports, a Reddit user recently posted a theory about the recent struggles of the Orlando Magic basketball team after …