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justjared.comworld8 hrs ago
Rod Stewart Pauses Utah Concert to Use Oxygen Tank After Nearly Fainting
The 81-year-old singer stopped his performance Friday night in West Valley City to inhale oxygen onstage. He said afterward that he nearly fainted but recovered and continued the show.
The Vergetechnology16 hrs ago
Atlantic Reporter Publishes Searchable Indexes of Four Music Datasets Used in AI Training
Alex Reisner identified four datasets containing millions of tracks used to train AI models. The Verge reported that Google and Stability confirmed using the data in research papers.
Yonhapworld18 hrs ago
Hearts2Hearts Releases Second EP 'Lemon Tang' on June 22
The eight-member K-pop group held a media showcase in Seoul on June 22 for its second EP. The release follows the chart-topping performance of its February 2025 single.
The Vergetechnology1 day ago
Bose Launches Bose Studios, Adding Record Label, Film Studio, Podcast Network, and Live-Event Production
Bose formed Bose Studios to include a record label, movie studio, podcast network, and live-event production. Chief marketing officer Jim Mollica said the move shifts the company away from campaign-driven marketing.
Forbesfinance1 day ago
Justin Bieber's 'Everything Hallelujah' Enters Adult R&B Airplay Chart at No. 26
The track marks Bieber's first solo appearance on the ranking. It also peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
Forbesfinance2 days ago
ATEEZ Wins Daesang at 35th Seoul Music Awards Held June 20
The ceremony at Inspire Arena in Incheon named ATEEZ grand-prize winner and distributed Bonsang and category awards to ten acts including BOYNEXTDOOR and LE SSERAFIM.
screenrant.comfinance2 days ago
Brian May's 'Eternia' Debuts at No. 3 on Hard Rock Digital Song Sales Behind AC/DC and Evanescence
The track, written with Daniel Pemberton for Masters of the Universe, marks May's second solo entry on the chart and his third solo appearance on Billboard rock sales rankings.
koreaboo.comfinance3 days ago
Minhyuk of MONSTA X Releases Solo Single 'Reaching' on June 19
The pop-rock ballad was written, composed, and arranged by K-indie artist Hyun-sang Ha and is now available on all streaming platforms.
firstshowing.netfinance3 days ago
Boy George Releases AI-Assisted 'Karma Chameleon' Single on June 15
The new track titled 'Karma Chameleon (Artist Included)' marks the launch of Artist Included, a company using AI to create artist-owned masters for legacy recordings.
The Vergetechnology3 days ago
NTS Radio and Atonemo Launch Dedicated Player for $179
The device streams NTS stations and supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. It outputs 24-bit/192kHz audio through a 3.5 mm jack and an included RCA adapter.
xxlmag.comworld3 days agoUpdated
Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check on Thursday. Police said no foul play is suspected and an autopsy is pending.
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Forbesbusiness3 days ago
Niall Horan’s Dinner Party Debuts at No. 1 on U.K. Sales and Vinyl Charts, No. 2 on Downloads
The album reaches the top of the Official Albums, Official Albums Sales, Official Physical Albums and Official Vinyl Albums charts. It is Horan’s third No. 1 on the main albums list.
Forbesfinance3 days ago
ENHYPEN to Release Six-Track Album August 21 After Member Departure
The K-pop act will issue its first project since founding member Heeseung left in March. The mini album follows a January release that sold more than two million copies in its first week.
deccanchronicle.comfinance4 days ago
Musician Shares Mental Health Update After Entering Diversion Program
The musician posted a nearly three-minute Instagram video on Wednesday describing time in rehab and a bipolar disorder diagnosis. The update follows an August arrest and an April court order allowing entry into a mental health program.
france24.comworld5 days ago
Sons of Legion Reports 50-60 Daily Fake Accounts While Meta and Spotify Expand AI Anti-Scam Tools
The Nashville rock band has seen its Facebook following rise from 12,000 to 2.3 million since January 2025 while confronting 50 to 60 new fake accounts daily and AI-generated artists in its Spotify recommendations.
Forbesfinance5 days ago
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' Collaboration
The three HYBE-affiliated girl groups issued the track and music video less than a week before June 17, 2026, and performed it on M Countdown.
jpost.comscience5 days ago
Lil Nas X Posts Video Update After Months in Rehab
The 27-year-old musician said he has a bipolar disorder diagnosis, is receiving therapy and psychiatric care, and plans to release new music.
Forbesfinance5 days ago
ComplexCon Returns to Los Angeles for 10th Anniversary with Music Lineup
ComplexCon will mark its tenth year in Los Angeles on October 3-4 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. The event will feature music headlined by Playboi Carti and Ken Carson under the artistic direction of 00pium and Hiroshi Fujiwara & Fragment Design.
Forbesfinance5 days agoUpdated
Walter Parazaider, Co-Founder and Saxophonist of Chicago, Dies at 81
Walter Parazaider died Wednesday morning after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The band he helped form in 1967 confirmed the news and issued condolences to his family and fans.
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usmagazine.comworld5 days ago
Chris Hughes Comments on Perrie Edwards Wedding After Jesy Nelson Absence
Chris Hughes posted congratulations on Perrie Edwards' wedding to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Edwards married the former England player in Portugal over the weekend in a ceremony attended by former Little Mix members Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
680news.comworld5 days agoUpdated
Country Singer Jelly Roll Files for Divorce from Wife Bunnie XO
Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO in Williamson County, Tennessee court on May 18. The filing ends nearly ten years of marriage that began in Las Vegas in 2016.
rollingstone.comworld6 days ago
Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton to Headline July 4 Los Angeles Concert
The Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton will perform at America250's America’s Block Party benefit concert on July 4 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Queen Latifah will host the event, with proceeds going to Feeding America.
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Forbesbusiness6 days ago
TXT’s Yeonjun to Release Second Solo Mini Album No Labels: Part 02 in July 2026
Big Hit Music confirmed the July release on June 15, 2026, seven months after Yeonjun’s first solo EP sold more than 786,000 copies.
nypost.comworld7 days ago
Country Singer Brett Eldredge Announces Marriage on Instagram
Brett Eldredge posted Monday that he had married in a private ceremony. The 40-year-old singer shared two black-and-white photos but did not name his wife or give a wedding date.
upi.comworld7 days ago
Singer Oliver Tree Dies in Helicopter Collision Near Rio de Janeiro
Two helicopters collided mid-air on June 14 near Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people aboard including American singer Oliver Tree. Officials said one aircraft struck a parking lot and damaged at least 20 vehicles.
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foxnews.comworld7 days ago
Boy George Launches Artists Included to Offer AI Re-Recordings of Legacy Songs
The Culture Club singer’s new company released an AI-assisted version of “Karma Chameleon” on Monday. The track uses a new vocal performance processed by technology trained on his archival recordings.
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Rod Stewart Cancels California Concert After Respiratory Infection Diagnosis, Attends Scotland World Cup Match Next Day
Rod Stewart canceled a June 13 concert in California after an upper respiratory infection. The next day he flew to Boston to watch Scotland play in the World Cup.
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Euronewssports7 days ago
Berlin Church Hosts Live Music During Germany's 7-1 World Cup Win
Composer Stephan Graf von Bothmer performed improvised organ and keyboard music inside the Church of the Twelve Apostles as Germany defeated Curaçao on 14 June.
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Rod Stewart Cancels San Diego Concert Hours Before Showtime
The 81-year-old singer canceled a Friday night performance in San Diego after organizers cited a sinus infection and later an acute upper respiratory infection. He was later seen attending a World Cup match in New England.
Forbesfinance8 days ago
Ariana Grande’s New Single Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Global 200
Hate That I Made You Love Me opens at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, Global Excl. U.S., Hot 100 and Digital Song Sales lists.
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680news.comworld8 days ago
11-Year-Old Performs on Handpan Without Formal Training
An 11-year-old from Germany has drawn online attention for playing the handpan. The performance has circulated on social media despite the absence of formal instruction on the instrument.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld9 days ago
BTS Completes Two Concerts in Busan on 13th Anniversary
The K-pop group performed two sold-out shows at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 13. The concerts drew about 110,000 fans over two nights and were broadcast live in more than 80 countries.
vulture.comworld10 days ago
Ed Sheeran Post Prompts Spotify Release of Allan Taylor 1978 Album
Ed Sheeran posted about finding Allan Taylor's 1978 LP The Traveller in a New York record store. The album is now available on Spotify for the first time after the post.
rnz.co.nzworld10 days ago
2026 King's Birthday Honours list names 84 recipients from Wales
The list recognizes individuals for work in charity, music, sports, politics and community service. Recipients include a fashion designer, a broadcaster and a former footballer.
rollingstone.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame at Age 36
The 36-year-old singer-songwriter became the youngest woman ever inducted during the June 11 ceremony in New York City.
news.artnet.comworld10 days ago
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Opens in Long Branch
The $53 million facility will house Springsteen's archives and artifacts from other American musicians. It opens one day after its namesake completed a 20-date U.S. tour.
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news.google.comworld10 days ago
BBC announces Australian singer as third Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant
The BBC announced on Friday that Delta Goodrem will join the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. She follows EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer as the third confirmed participant.
Forbesbusiness10 days ago
Bruce Springsteen Live Album Reaches U.K. Top 10 on Two Charts
Live From Asbury Park 2024 reached No. 8 on the Official Physical Albums chart and No. 9 on the Official Albums Sales chart. The release also debuted at No. 75 on the Official Albums chart.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame at Age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night in New York City. She accepted the honor hours after attending a New York Knicks game and a late-night outing with Este and Alana Haim.
Euronewstechnology10 days ago
Shakira Performs at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony
The Colombian singer performed the tournament anthem at the opening ceremony in Mexico City. Online users questioned whether a stand-in appeared on stage. Photographs show a forehead scar matching earlier images of the performer.
technology11 days ago
Deezer Offers Free Tool to Flag AI-Generated Tracks on Other Streaming Services
The French streaming service released an online detector Thursday that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and SoundCloud. The tool flags tracks created with generative models such as Suno and Udio.
Varietyworld12 days ago
Hamlet Hail to the Thief Opens at Barbican Theatre on 31 October 2026
The production, which sold out at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Aviva Studios last year, runs through January 23, 2027. Thom Yorke reworks Radiohead’s 2003 album for the stage.
Usa Todayscience12 days ago
Billy Ray Cyrus Says Sepsis Led to Vocal Paralysis Diagnosis in 2024
The country singer described a near-fatal sepsis episode that resulted in vocal paralysis and a hospital stay. He said he has since recovered and plans to release a new album on June 16.
deadline.comworld13 days ago
Ann Wilson, 75, Discloses 2024 Cancer Diagnosis, Surgery, Chemo and Radiation in First Public Interview
The 75-year-old Heart singer discussed her 2024 diagnosis, chemotherapy, and return to performing in a June 8, 2026 interview with ABC News.
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rollingstone.comworld14 days ago
Songwriter found stabbed to death in London at age 35
A Grammy-winning songwriter was discovered with stab wounds in the garden of a London property and pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested three people in connection with the incident.
deadline.comworld14 days ago
Singer-songwriter found stabbed to death in east London
A 35-year-old musician was found with stab wounds in Silvertown on 5 June and pronounced dead at the scene. Three people were arrested on suspicion of murder the same day.
soompi.comworld14 days ago
izna to Release Third EP 'Set the Tempo' on June 8
The six-member K-pop group held a press showcase in Seoul for its third EP, led by house track 'Metronome.' Members discussed the album's focus on self-definition and performance.
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Three Hybe Girl Groups — Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye — to Release Joint Single on Friday
Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye will release the track at 1 p.m. Friday after the labels announced the project on Weverse on Monday.
app.buzzsumo.comworld15 days ago
Netflix Releases Three-Part Kylie Minogue Documentary Covering Career, Criticism and Two Cancer Diagnoses
The three-part series directed by Michael Harte covers Kylie Minogue's career from Australian soap actress to global pop star and her private 2021 cancer diagnosis.
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Forbesbusiness15 days ago
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and The8 to Release First V8 Unit Album on June 29 Ahead of Group’s Military Hiatus
PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed the unit album and July concerts as five other members prepare for military service.
nypost.comworld15 days ago
Morgan Wallen Cancels Pittsburgh Concert on Team and Officials' Advice Citing Strong Winds and Safety Concerns
The 33-year-old country singer canceled his second Pittsburgh show on the Still The Problem Tour after his team consulted local officials about expected strong winds.
apnews.combusiness15 days ago
Olivia Rodrigo Performs First-Ever Featured Track With Robert Smith of The Cure at Surprise Primavera Sound Set
Rodrigo performed the new track “What’s Wrong With Me” with the 66-year-old Cure frontman at the Barcelona festival. The song will appear on her third studio album, due June 12.
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Kanye West Draws Tens of Thousands of Fans to Netherlands Concert
Tens of thousands attended a Kanye West concert in the Netherlands. Several other European shows had been cancelled earlier over antisemitic statements by the rapper.
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decider.comworld16 days ago
Abel Tesfaye Earns $298 Million, Joins Forbes Iconoclast 50 List
Musician Abel Tesfaye, performing as The Weeknd, earned an estimated $298 million in the past year. His After Hours Til Dawn Tour sold more than 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows.
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Forbesfinance16 days ago
LE SSERAFIM Releases Visualizer for 'BOOMPALA (feat. GURU RANDHAWA)'
The K-pop group issued a new version of its May single with Punjabi artist Guru Randhawa. The track includes Indian cultural references and appears under Source Music, a HYBE subsidiary.
abcnews.go.comworld16 days ago
Pearl Jam bassist funds skateparks on Montana reservations ahead of Tribeca film debut
Jeff Ament, bassist for Pearl Jam, helped build skateparks on every state Native American reservation in Montana. A short documentary he scored premieres Sunday at the Tribeca Festival.
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citizen.co.zaworld16 days ago
Madonna Rules Out Las Vegas Residency, Says She Is Open to Touring for 'Confessions II'
At the Tribeca Festival premiere of her new visual album, Madonna said she could tour but rejected a Las Vegas residency. The 10-minute film premieres on YouTube Monday and the album drops July 3.
foxnews.comworld16 days ago
Duffy to Play First Concert in Over 15 Years at Secret Small London Gig on 5 July
The Welsh singer will perform new songs at a small-capacity show selected by ballot, her first live concert in more than 15 years.
allhiphop.comworld17 days ago
Mobo Awards founder Kanya King dies at 57
Kanya King, who created the Music of Black Origin awards in 1996, died on Wednesday after a battle with colon cancer. She was 57.
consequenceofsound.netpolitics17 days ago
July 4 Mall to Feature Military Bands, Opera, Country Artists for America's 250th
Several artists have withdrawn from the semiquincentennial concerts citing safety concerns and partisan concerns. Organizers say the program remains open to additional performers.