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Bobby Whitlock , Derek and the Dominos co-founder, died at 77 after a brief cancer battle. The first white artist signed to Stax, he worked with Clapton, Harrison, and the Stones. Survived by wife CoCo Carmel and children. Zach Bryan swore off Kansas City shows after a feud with Chiefs fans. A Philly Eagles fan, he mocked KC’s failed three-peat, removed a live track, and denied targeting Taylor Sw...

Kelly Clarkson's Ex Dies Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, has died at 48 after a private cancer battle. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family. bit.ly/3K9oZyf Matt Stone Joins Primus Live At the Greek Theatre, South Park co-creator Matt Stone played drums with Primus on King Crimson’s “Thela Hun Ginjeet.” Guests included Tool’s Justin Chancellor and comedian Bill Burr. bit.ly/3...

Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers, Noah Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw, Dan + Shay, Jon Pardi, and Brothers Osborne will perform during the Stand Up To Cancer special airing Aug 15 at 8 PM ET across 30+ platforms (ABC, CBS, NBC, Hulu, YouTube). Hosted by Sheryl Crow with appearances by Keith Urban, Kevin Bacon, Reese Witherspoon & Jamie Foxx. 🔗 bit.ly/3QDDvQU Kelly Clarkson has postponed her August Las Vegas r...

BTS denies involvement in a rumored Michael Jackson tribute album. A report claimed they recorded at Grouse Lodge Studios, but BTS says they never visited the studio or worked on the project. More Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV VMAs with 12 nominations, followed by Bruno Mars (11). Other top contenders include Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, and Sabrina Carpenter. Airs Sept 7 on CBS. More VMAs add a country categ...

Rod Stewart’s Ozzy tribute draws fire for AI-generated video featuring late legends like Winehouse, Mercury, and Cobain. Some call it touching, others offensive. indp.cc/rod-ai Sony Music sues Napster for $9M in unpaid royalties. Lawsuit claims Napster streamed Sony’s music without a license for over a year. bbill.cc/sony-nap New bill introduced to enforce FTC's ‘Click to Cancel’ rule, targeting p...

San Francisco renamed a street in the Excelsior neighborhood “Jerry Garcia Street” on what would’ve been the Grateful Dead icon’s 83rd birthday. It coincided with a 60th-anniversary celebration of the band. bit.ly/3SgGarcia Stevie Nicks postponed Aug–Sept shows due to a fractured shoulder but will resume touring in Oct. She's also working on her first album in 14 years. bit.ly/3YjNicks Country leg...

Jon Batiste and Randy Newman teamed up for a bluesy cover of Ray Charles’ “Lonely Avenue,” marking Newman’s return to recording after a long break. Recorded live in Newman’s living room, the track appears on Batiste’s upcoming album Big Money , which also features Andra Day and No ID. 🔗 variety.com Jelly Roll and Shaboozey will headline the inaugural Strummingbird festival in Australia this Octob...

Lollapalooza 2025 kicks off today in Chicago’s Grant Park and runs through August 3, featuring headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Korn, Luke Combs, RÜFÜS DU SOL, A$AP Rocky, and TWICE. Hulu will stream select performances on two channels daily starting at 4 p.m. CST. consequence.net The Foo Fighters have recruited longtime Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin to replace...

Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession drew thousands to Birmingham’s Broad Street as his hearse passed by the Black Sabbath Bridge. Sharon Osbourne and family joined fans and bandmates for an emotional public farewell before a private service. billbrd.com/ozzy-procession Hayley Williams’ surprise drop of 17 solo tracks via a password-protected site for “Ego” hair dye buyers was pulled days later, spa...

Beyoncé Makes History The Cowboy Carter Tour grossed $407.6M, becoming the top-grossing country tour ever. She's now the first U.S. artist and woman with two tours over $400M. pollstar.com/400m Hayley Williams Drops Hidden Album Hayley shared 17 unreleased solo songs via a password-protected site for buyers of her new Good Dye Young hair color. Tracks include “Mirtazapine,” “Kill Me,” and “Discove...

Billy Joel Drops Massive Digital Anthology Billy Joel: And So It Goes features 155 tracks, 8 unreleased songs, rare live cuts, and demos. It complements the new HBO doc and will expand with archival YouTube content over the year. bit.ly/joel-155 Drake Cancels Manchester Show, Blames Ferries Fans fumed after Drake canceled his July 28 show citing “logistics” despite already being in town. Reschedul...

Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning jazz musician best known for his 1977 hit “Feels So Good,” has died at 84. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 22 at his Rochester, New York home. Over six decades, Mangione released more than 30 albums, earned two Grammys, and became a beloved figure with his flugelhorn melodies and pop-jazz fusion style. 🔗 billboard.com Following Ozzy Osbourne’s dea...

Cardi B Sued Over Mic Toss An Ohio woman is suing Cardi B for assault and negligence, claiming the rapper hit her with a mic during a 2023 Vegas show. Cardi’s team denies wrongdoing, calling it a cash grab. Police dropped the case. 🔗 ew.com/11778067 Taylor Swift Gets 13 Wax Figures Madame Tussauds unveiled 13 Taylor Swift figures based on her Eras Tour, the largest multi-figure rollout in its 250...

ans gathered in Birmingham to honor Ozzy Osbourne after his passing at 76, laying flowers and singing Black Sabbath hits near Black Sabbath Bridge. bit.ly/ozzy-tribute Lady Gaga, Coldplay, and Dave Matthews paid tribute to Ozzy during their live shows, performing “Crazy Train” and “Changes.” bit.ly/ozzy-tributes GHOST dedicated their Madison Square Garden concert to Ozzy, with Tobias Forge leading...

Slipknot 25th Anniversary Box Set The countdown ended with the surprise release of a blood-filled vinyl box set of their 1999 debut. Sold out instantly. 1,899 more drop July 22. bit.ly/SlipknotBox25 New Pearl Jam Book Pearl Jam Live! drops Oct 14. The book mirrors a concert format to cover 35 years of music, activism, and legacy. bit.ly/PearlJamLiveBook AI Band Disqualified Velvet Sundown was bann...

Tomorrowland’s main stage caught fire during a pyrotechnic test days before opening. Organizers flew in Metallica’s M72 tour rig overnight, saving the fest in time for headliners like Guetta & Garrix. bit.ly/3WkK2e4 Billie Eilish revealed a secret 3D project with James Cameron during her Manchester show. Details are limited, but Cameron was spotted in the crowd. bit.ly/4cxNDOZ Katy Perry had a...

Congressional Republicans have voted to strip over $1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), potentially forcing rural and Native-serving stations to consolidate, cut back, or shut down entirely. Up to 15% of public media outlets could be affected. 🔗 thehill.com Massive Attack has launched an artist alliance in support of Palestine and Gaza. Backed by Fontaines D.C...

Jane’s Addiction members Navarro, Avery & Perkins sue Perry Farrell for $10M, blaming his behavior for a canceled tour and album. blbrmth.net/s/NvPerry Farrell countersues, alleging assault, battery & breach of contract, claiming bandmates bullied him and canceled the tour unilaterally. ptchfk.com/s/FarrellSuit Tom Morello drops anti-ICE track “PRETEND YOU REMEMBER ME,” previews new solo t...

Longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were found fatally shot in their Encino home on July 14. Police arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, who allegedly entered through an unlocked door and shot the couple when they returned. rs.ht/aidol Eminem-produced documentary STANS explores his bond with superfans through rare footage and interviews, including Em...

• Beyoncé Leak: Unreleased tracks, show plans, and setlists were stolen from her choreographer’s car in ATL. bit.ly/3WQV0iT • Jani Lane Revival: A previously unfinished track by WARRANT’s Jani Lane completed by Jerry Dixon. Box set also coming. bit.ly/3S0Fo9N • Artists for Gaza: Paul Weller, members of The Clash, Sex Pistols, and more DJ a London benefit 7/27 for Gaza relief. bit.ly/3VSRFZ8 • AI K...

Richie Sambora is recovering from a double hand fracture suffered during a touch football game in April. Despite surgery, he's healing faster than expected and recently performed live. alturl.com/yq8xw Metallica forced the U.S. government to pull a drone promo video using “Enter Sandman” without permission. The video was reposted minus the song. alturl.com/7mu4q Lord Huron’s 2015 track “The Night...

Deftones announced their tenth album, private music , out August 22 via Reprise/Warner. The first single, “my mind is a mountain,” is available now. Their tour resumes the same day with Phantogram, IDLES, and The Barbarians of California. 🔗 brooklynvegan.com Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa festival returns to Riviera Maya, Mexico for its 11th year in January 2026. Tickets are on sale now, with vacati...

Sir Paul McCartney returns to North America with his “Got Back” tour, launching in Palm Desert this Sept—his first U.S. run since 2022. Tix on sale July 15. var.tv/paul2025 Ed Sheeran opens “Cosmic Carpark Paintings” at HENI Gallery, Soho, July 11–Aug 1. Inspired by Pollock, painted between tours. Prints & originals for sale; half of proceeds go to music education. bit.ly/edheniexhibit The Rec...

Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning concert, raised over $190M for charity through a 5M-fan livestream. bit.ly/sabbath-190 Roger Waters backs Palestine Action, risking up to 14 years in jail. He claims they’re non-violent. bit.ly/waters-risk Monster Magnet founding member Tim Cronin has died at 63 from ALS. bit.ly/cronin-rip NIVA urges breakup of Live Nation, citing threats to indie venues. bit....

Matt Cameron exits Pearl Jam after 27 years. The band honors his legacy: “Forever our friend in art and music.” Apple Music’s Top 500 of the decade: Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” leads, followed by The Weeknd & Drake. Drake has the most tracks overall. Barbra Streisand’s new album The Secret of Life debuts at No. 31, marking her 55th top 40 appearance—most ever for a woman. Jessie J cancer updat...