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Iron Blossom Festival 2026 Lineup: LCD Soundsystem, Jack White to Headline
The Iron Blossom Festival in Richmond, Virginia, on September 19-20, 2026, announces a lineup featuring headliners LCD Soundsystem and Jack White, alongside Geese, Dijon, and Portugal. The Man.
Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 US Tour With 28-Song Set in Florida
Guns N’ Roses, featuring Axl Rose, played a 28-song set at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, marking their first US performance of 2026. Video and the full setlist are available.
Eagles Add New Las Vegas Sphere Dates for Fall 2026 Residency
The Eagles have announced six additional shows at the Las Vegas Sphere, extending their residency into September and November 2026.
Proactiv Entertainment Enhances Live Music Division in Spain with New Leadership
Proactiv Entertainment, a leading Spanish promoter and producer of large-scale live entertainment, is strengthening its music division by appointing Chen Castaño as Music Director, a Madrid-born executive with extensive experience.
Sugar Plays Second Reunion Show at Webster Hall
Sugar performed their second show in 31 years at Webster Hall, continuing their reunion run.
Rick Levy Named CEO of Paladin Artists Amidst Entourage Talent Acquisition
Paladin Artists, an independent agency, appoints industry veteran Rick Levy as CEO. This move signals growth for the boutique company, which is also acquiring Entourage Talent Associates.
Bruno Mars at Soldier Field: Your Guide to Last-Minute Tickets
Bruno Mars brings "The Romantic Tour" to Chicago's Soldier Field for two nights, Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. Here's how to get last-minute tickets.
55 Artists Share Their All-Time Favorite Vocalists in Consequence Survey
Rebecca Black, Linda Perry, Mike Patton, Violet Grohl, Train, and Sublime are among 55 vocalists who name the greatest singers to ever pick up a microphone in The Consequence Vocalist Survey.
Brazilian Promoter 30e Appoints Ex-Live Nation Exec Eric Kert as Chief Strategy Officer
30e, Brazil's largest concert promoter, has announced the appointment of former Live Nation executive Eric Kert as its new Chief Strategy Officer. Kert previously served as Live Nation's COO for South American operations.
Postbank & Live Nation Germany Partner for Discounted Club Tickets
Live Nation Germany and Postbank have teamed up to offer Postbank online checking account holders a 50% discount on tickets for over 500 club shows annually across Germany through the new "Postbank Club Ticket" initiative.
Luke Combs Achieves Record Attendance at Ohio Stadium Concert
Luke Combs set a new record for a solo headliner, selling 97,367 tickets at Ohio Stadium. This performance marks the seventh-highest concert attendance worldwide for a single act reported show.
Islands' Nick Thorburn and Ratata's Mike Stroud Form The Creem, Share First Songs
The Creem, a new duo comprised of Islands’ Nick Thorburn and Ratata’s Mike Stroud, has released their debut songs. Their first album, "A Taste of Cherry," is due out in June.
Sugar Reunites for First Show in 31 Years at Webster Hall
Bob Mould
Jason Newsted, Former Metallica Bassist, Reveals and Recovers From Throat Cancer
Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted recently shared his battle with throat cancer, which was detected early and successfully treated. He has been cancer-free for several weeks.
Shakira Draws 2 Million Fans to Copacabana Beach Concert in Rio
Shakira performed for two million people at Rio de Janeiro's "Todo Mundo no Rio" festival, a stage previously graced by Madonna and Lady Gaga who also drew massive crowds.
Olivia Rodrigo Announces "The Unraveled Tour": Ticket Guide
Olivia Rodrigo will embark on a new world tour in support of her third album. Find out everything you need to know about getting tickets for "The Unraveled Tour."
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts "drop dead" and "begged" on Saturday Night Live
Olivia Rodrigo served as both host and musical guest on a recent episode of SNL, performing new songs "drop dead" and "begged." Watch the highlights from her double duty appearance.
Aziz Ansari Debuts as Kash Patel on SNL, Quips “I’m the First Indian Person to Suck At Their Job”
Aziz Ansari entered SNL’s Trump administration character lineup, portraying the FBI Director in this week's cold open and humorously declaring himself "the first Indian person to suck at their job."
BTS "ARIRANG World Tour" at Stanford Stadium: Last-Minute Tickets
BTS brings the "ARIRANG World Tour" to Stanford Stadium on May 16, 17, and 19, 2026. Find out how to secure last-minute tickets for the Bay Area shows.
Madison Beer Achieves Top 10 Album, Billions of Streams, and Arena Tour Success
Madison Beer
Kid Rock Takes Apache Helicopter With Pete Hegseth For New Tour Video
Kid Rock and Pete Hegseth filmed a video featuring an Apache helicopter ride to open Kid Rock's new tour. In the segment, Hegseth, acting as "Secretary of War," gives Kid Rock a tour and shows off his tattoos.
Tim Heidecker Debuts Satirical InfoWars Site, "I Am Wearing His Skin"
Tim Heidecker has launched a satirical version of Alex Jones's right-wing conspiracy website, InfoWars, titled "I Am Wearing His Skin."
Post Malone Postpones Stadium Tour, Cancels Several Dates to Finish Album
Post Malone has postponed the start of his stadium tour and canceled several dates, citing the need to complete his next album. The decision comes amidst reports of slow ticket sales for some of the impacted shows.
Meryl Streep: Superhero Movies Make Cinema "Boring"
In "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Meryl Streep reprises a complex role while critiquing that the "Marvel-ization" of movies has led to uninspired filmmaking.
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week (April 25th – May 1st)
Featuring new tracks from Citizen, Chanel Beads, Isaiah Rashad & SZA, and more, here are the best songs of the week.
Outbreak Fest Adds Joyce Manor & Algernon Cadwallader; Action Bronson, Judge Announce Tours
Outbreak Fest in Manchester, UK, has expanded its 2026 lineup with Joyce Manor, Algernon Cadwallader, and others. Meanwhile, Action Bronson will perform at Katz’s Deli, and Judge and Negative Approach have announced tours.
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