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Wu-Tang Clan Executive Producer Oliver 'Power' Grant Dies at 52
Oliver 'Power' Grant, the executive producer and financial backer who helped Wu-Tang Clan create their debut album, died at 52 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Harry Styles Returns to Stage at 2026 BRITs With 'Aperture' Performance
Harry Styles returned to live performance at the 2026 BRIT Awards, debuting 'Aperture' from his upcoming fourth album after a nearly three-year hiatus from music.
Jack White Slams Trump's Iran Military Strike, Mocks 'Board of Peace'
Jack White denounces Trump's Iran military campaign and the Board of Peace initiative, using sharp sarcasm to critique the administration's foreign policy decisions.
Leigh-Anne Wants In on Collab With KATSEYE's Manon and Normani
Leigh-Anne Pinnock names KATSEYE's Manon and Normani as dream collaborators while publicly supporting Manon during her temporary hiatus from the group.
Nathan Smith, Son of Lil Jon, Died by Drowning During Psilocybin Use
The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined that Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of hip-hop legend Lil Jon, died accidentally by drowning while under the influence of psilocybin.
Live Nation CTO Carlos Alvarez-Coch Exits Days Before Antitrust Trial
Ticketmaster CTO Carlos Alvarez-Coch will exit the company two days before Live Nation's antitrust trial begins, prompting a judge to order his remote deposition by February 27, 2026.
Jordan Davis Joins Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts for 2026 Ohio Country Fest
Jordan Davis joins the 2026 Voices of America Country Music Fest lineup alongside Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and other country acts for the August event in Ohio.
Radiohead Fires Back at ICE Over Unauthorized 'Let Down' Use
Radiohead denounces ICE for unauthorized use of 'Let Down' in an immigration enforcement video, joining other artists protesting the agency's actions.
Radiohead Demands Removal of 'Let Down' From ICE Instagram Post
Radiohead demands the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency remove their song "Let Down" from an Instagram post made without the band's permission.
Carly Pearce Gets Yellow Rose Honor at Song Suffragettes' 12-Year Milestone
Carly Pearce receives the Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award at Song Suffragettes' 12th anniversary show on March 30, featuring a Q&A and performance alongside other Nashville songwriters.
Nick Cave, Massive Attack, and Raw Punk Edge Define Immortal Man Score
Antony Genn and Martin Slattery curated a raw, punk-influenced soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, featuring contributions from Fontaines D.C., Amyl & The Sniffers, Lankum, Nick Cave, Massive Attack, and emerging artist Girl In The Year Above.
Lexi Jones Clarifies Therapy Story, Defends Parents After Difficult Disclosure
Lexi Jones clarified her recent account of being removed from her family home for treatment at age 14, emphasizing she does not blame her parents David Bowie and Iman, but rather sought to discuss the teenage treatment system itself.
The xx Adds Third Mexico City Show as Comeback Demand Surges
The xx confirms a third Mexico City comeback show on April 3 at Pepsi Center WTC as early dates sell out, signaling the British trio's reunion following their 2018 split.
Codefendants Tackle Social Media Isolation With Jakob Nowell
Codefendants team with Jakob Nowell from Sublime on new single 'Lonely Life,' exploring themes of social media alienation ahead of their April album LIFERS.
Reservoir Media Stock Jumps 20% After $1.2B Takeover Proposal
Irenic Capital Management's $1.2 billion unsolicited bid for music publisher Reservoir Media sends shares up 20%, as investor appetite for music catalogs continues climbing.
Stones' 'Gimme Shelter' in Melania Doc: Blessing or Rights Deal?
A dispute erupted over whether The Rolling Stones approved the use of "Gimme Shelter" in the Melania documentary, with the producer claiming direct band blessing while sources say only rights holders ABKCO signed off.
Spotify Rallies 7% on Arete Upgrade While Reservoir Soars on Takeover Bid
Spotify stock climbed 7% following a buy-rating upgrade from Arete Research, though its $586 price target remains below prior forecasts. Meanwhile, Reservoir Media surged nearly 18% after Irenic Capital Management disclosed an unsolicited takeover attempt.
GoldState Music Taps Bridgepoint for Music Tech Investment Fund
GoldState Music secured a major investment partnership with Bridgepoint to build a fund targeting music tech, distribution, and infrastructure companies across the global music sector.
Rhett Akins Rocks CMHOF Troubadour Bash, Carter Faith Hits Fallon
Rhett Akins performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Troubadour kickoff party, while Carter Faith made her Jimmy Fallon debut and Belles partnered with Dolly Parton on new music.
Chad Smith Goes Undercover as Drumro Substitute for Unsuspecting Students
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith surprised drum students by serving as a substitute teacher through Drumro, with one young student unaware he was learning from the band's actual drummer.