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DOJ Blocks Live Nation Delay Bid Hours Before Trial Begins
Live Nation's bid to postpone its federal antitrust trial faces rejection from Justice Department prosecutors just days before jury selection begins.
Tina Win Banks on Self-Made Empire Beyond Music
At 27, Romanian-American artist Tina Win is constructing a multi-sector entertainment empire through self-ownership and strategic independence, beginning with her upcoming dance-pop single "How To Be Cool" and a debut album slated for 2026.
Metallica Books Eight Vegas Sphere Nights Throughout October
Metallica confirms eight-night Las Vegas residency at the Sphere throughout October, featuring rotating setlists and venue-specific technology integration as part of their ongoing touring empire.
Metallica Books Eight Vegas Sphere Shows for Fall 2026
Metallica confirms eight-date Las Vegas Sphere residency in October 2026, continuing their no-repeat setlist tradition across four weeks of performances.
How Outkast Built Hip-Hop's Most Consistent Catalog
Outkast's six-album run from 1994 to 2006 showcases one of hip-hop's most consistent artistic trajectories, with Aquemini standing above the rest as the group's finest achievement.
Carly Pearce Plays City Winery Benefit for Nashville Animal Care
Country performer Carly Pearce will host an acoustic benefit concert at Nashville's City Winery on April 6 to raise money for Pet Community Center's affordable veterinary services.
Madison House Booking Agents Join Dynamic Talent International in Major Merger
Dynamic Talent International absorbs Madison House Booking Agency in a major consolidation that doubles the combined roster to 600 artists and strengthens genre diversity across touring, brand partnerships, and international representation.
Sharon Vaughn Performs at Park Center's 29th Benefit Dinner
Sharon Vaughn, the songwriter behind Willie Nelson's "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys," performs at Park Center's annual fundraiser dinner honoring Debbie Carroll on Feb. 25.
Ronnie Milsap Celebrated at Grand Ole Opry as Nine Artists Join NextStage Class
The Grand Ole Opry honored country icon Ronnie Milsap's 50-year tenure with an all-star tribute show, while also introducing nine new artists to its NextStage mentorship program for 2026.
Nashville Country Festival Reveals Initial Performer Roster for June Stadium Shows
CMA Fest announces the first group of performers for its June Nashville stadium shows, featuring established stars and emerging artists across country music.
August Ponthier Breaks Free: New Album Charts Path from Texas to Self
Singer-songwriter August Ponthier debuts their full-length album <em>Everywhere Isn't Texas</em>, arriving months after a public coming out as nonbinary and name change. The record explores identity, belonging, and a complicated relationship with home.
Twenty One Pilots Film Drops With Exclusive Preview
Twenty One Pilots have unveiled a sneak peek at their concert film More Than We Ever Imagined, arriving in cinemas tomorrow and showcasing footage from their sold-out Mexico City stadium performance.
Jarvis Cocker Leads Tribute Performance for Marianne Faithfull Doc
Jarvis Cocker, Anna Calvi, Rufus Wainwright and other artists will perform at a special preview screening of the Marianne Faithfull documentary Broken English at London's Barbican Hall on March 18, ahead of its theatrical release.
Guitar Virtuoso Transforms Autechre's Dense Electronics Into Intimate Acoustic Work
Shane Parish converts Autechre's abstract 1990s electronic catalog into fingerstyle acoustic guitar pieces, extracting melodic cores from the duo's synth-heavy originals while maintaining their intricate character.
Rock Musician James Hood Reaches Peak Success With Immersive Planetarium Shows
British musician and Grammy nominee James Hood has become a major commercial force through immersive planetarium and theater experiences that have sold nearly 2 million tickets worldwide, with his new album Astronomica arriving in February.
American Football Unveil 8-Minute Epic 'Bad Moons' Ahead of LP4
American Football release 'Bad Moons', an eight-minute lead single from their upcoming fourth album, while announcing additional 2026 tour dates including a second London performance.
Malevolence Craft WoW Anthem in 12-Hour Sprint
UK metal band Malevolence released 'Twelve To Zero,' an official World Of Warcraft anthem created in just 12 hours after Blizzard issued the creative challenge to the group.
American Football Releases 'Bad Moons' Ahead of Fourth Album
American Football unveiled "Bad Moons," a new single that fuses two songs into a reflection on growing up, ahead of their fourth album LP4 dropping May 1.
17 Acts Vying for Rock Hall Class of 2026: Oasis, Mariah Carey Lead Contenders
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class nominations include Oasis, Mariah Carey, and Joy Division/New Order returning for another shot at induction, alongside first-time contenders like Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, and Wu-Tang Clan.
Mumford & Sons Surprise Brooklyn Crowd With Last-Minute Acoustic Set
Mumford & Sons played an unannounced acoustic show at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg, mixing tracks from their new album 'Prizefighter' with classic songs.