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Charles Barkley turned down an invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, sticking to his no-weddings-no-funerals policy. He admitted he’d rather be on the golf course and didn’t want to dress up for the high-profile bash. While he appreciated the thought and has good vibes for Travis and Jason, he’s not one for the circus of celebrity weddings. He wasn’t alone — Ryan Seacrest also had to...

Billy Duffy recalls being denied entry to Guns N’ Roses’ legendary Marquee debut — even as a rising star — but that didn’t stop the bands from later bonding on tour, trading wild road shenanigans and becoming unlikely rock legends who inspired each other. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automat...

Cody Johnson spills the tea on his legendary bromance with Luke Combs—how they’re more than just country stars, they’re the calm in each other’s storm. From dedicating his Entertainer of the Year trophy to Combs, to Facetiming his kids with the goofball who missed his son’s birth but nailed a show the next night, their bond is real. Their new duet “Shoot The Bull”? Pure chill vibes, like two frien...

The Cranberries are dropping a rare 1994 live gem from London’s Astoria—capturing the band on the cusp of superstardom, just after “Linger” and “Dreams” hit big and before “Zombie” exploded worldwide. This 15-track set includes early versions of future hits, unheard tracks like “Liar,” and raw, electrifying energy from a band hungry for more. Get it August 28, 2026—vinyl, CD, or digital. Listen in...

Converge just dropped their new music video for “It Used To Matter” from their acclaimed album “Hum of Hurt,” and they’re hitting the road this November for a massive European and UK tour. After closing Manchester’s Outbreak Festival in style, the band is teaming up with heavyweights Sanguisugabogg, Blackbraid, and Pupil Slicer for a relentless run across Germany, The Netherlands, France, and the...

Social Distortion drops a fiery new video for “Tonight” off their acclaimed May release “Born To Kill,” filmed in Tulsa and directed by John Swab. The track, steeped in the band’s signature punk-rock grit, tells a tender love story starring Mike Ness’s son, Johnny Angel Rios-Ness — a touching generational homage to Ness’s long-term wife. The album, praised by Rolling Stone as one of the year’s bes...

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard just unleashed “Level Five,” the first taste of their explosive new album “Alien Metal,” a bold dive into electronic dance music that emerged from their wild rave shows. After scrapping entire albums in pursuit of the perfect sound, they hit gold during a late-night jam that became the bedrock of the whole record. The result? A psychedelic, crunchy, and unexpecte...

Country star Vincent Mason is crushing it with “Damned If I Do,” his first Billboard Hot 100 hit at 77 — a rock-fueled anthem that exploded on TikTok and TruckTok. Rising from pandemic-era TikTok fame, Mason’s raw, hands-on production and fearless sound have earned him a record deal and a late-night TV debut. With live shows fueling streams and a new collab climbing charts, he’s just getting start...

Ariana Grande is dropping major vibes ahead of her July 31st album drop Petal, teasing a mysterious black-and-white picture disc and two haunting new song snippets — one lyrically raw, the other emotionally stripped-down — fueling hype after her chart-topping single and two-year wait since Eternal Sunshine. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adv...

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is closing out its run with a historic nine Emmy nominations — a record for the show — covering everything from writing and directing to lighting, sound, and music. Competing against giants like The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Oliver, and SNL, Colbert’s team is being honored for their powerhouse final season, proving their legacy is built on more than jus...

Amon Amarth just dropped their first-ever acoustic track, “Upphaf,” a standalone single that’s heavier than it sounds—complete with war drums, Viking choir, and raw vocals that channel ancient chants. It’s their latest twist on a trend they’ve embraced since 2020, and fans can catch them live on tour across the UK and Europe this fall, kicking off in Manchester and ending in Lisbon. Listen in comf...

Rob Reiner, the legendary director and actor, just earned an Emmy nomination for his guest role as Albert on “The Bear” — a hilarious, sandwich-shop consultant who brought his signature charm to Season 4. The show itself is dominating this year’s awards with eight nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Reiner’s performance, even in a brief appearance, was unforgettable — and now, in a p...

Bad Bunny’s record-breaking Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show just earned nine Primetime Emmy nominations — smashing Lady Gaga’s 2017 record — and he’s up for Outstanding Variety Special Live, joined by Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga. This marks the seventh straight year a Super Bowl halftime show gets nominated in that category, pitting it against giants like the Grammys, Oscars, and Tony Award...

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard just unleashed Alien Metal — a mind-bending sonic odyssey that fuses techno, hardcore, house, and jungle with their signature psychedelic flair. Described as a seamless, ever-shifting ride, the album pushes their boundaries further than ever while staying unmistakably them. The band’s latest experiment feels both futuristic and deeply rooted in their identity, wi...

Country star Megan Moroney spills the tea on her tour-ready pup Boots—named for his white paws that looked like her cowgirl boots, not the song “Low” (though that’s part of his full name). She trained him for travel before bringing him home, and he’s now her co-pilot on the road, sharing her picky-eater habits and demanding attention. Moroney’s own tour survival kit? Humidifier, vocal mist, and a...

Rap beef explodes as Nine Vicious and Che clash over a department store brawl, with each side accusing the other of staged drama. The feud spills live — Che mocks Nine Vicious for waving an Israeli flag, prompting Nine to retaliate with a Palestinian flag and “Free Palestine” chants, calling Che to “shut the f up talking.” Fans are divided, many siding with Che, calling Nine’s move a weak comeback...

Lucy Dacus drops a visually rich, self-directed music video for “Planting Tomatoes,” filmed across her Richmond, Virginia roots—complete with appearances from her dad and local SPARC performers. The collage-style clip blends laid-back vibes with intimate glimpses of the places that shaped her, continuing her introspective storytelling from Home Video. A personal, atmospheric gem for fans and anyon...

When hangovers hit hard, creativity can strike even harder—Ashley Cooke and her team turned a brutal morning-after into a breakout hit. After a wild songwriting retreat finale, they were one song short and had to power through, sparking a moment of genius when Seth Ennis dropped “Baby, put those baby blues away.” What started as a throwaway line became the title track of a flirty, emotionally char...

Sam Smith is set to electrify UK audiences in September 2025 with major headline shows — two nights in Manchester’s Albert Hall, then eight sold-out dates at London’s Coliseum — all in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Hazel Eyes,” dropping August 21. After a whirlwind of recent residencies in Brooklyn and San Francisco, and upcoming gigs in Mexico, Smith is diving deeper in...

Lewis Capaldi, the Scottish singer who turned raw emotion into global hits, is teaming up with BetterHelp for a powerful new campaign called “Check Back In” — a heartfelt push to normalize mental health support. Despite his chart-topping success and award wins, Capaldi has been open about the crushing pressure that comes with fame — especially during the pandemic — and how therapy became his lifel...

Protomartyr is hitting the road for a massive global tour, kicking off in North America October 19th in Phoenix and wrapping in Detroit December 4th, then heading to Europe starting February 11th in Leeds — with stops in London, Paris, and Berlin. Following their 2023 album Formal Growth in the Desert, the post-punk veterans are back with a relentless live schedule. Tickets go on sale July 9th via...

Texas music lost a titan: Brian Burns, the drummer, songwriter, and educator who spent four decades preserving the soul of Texas country. From his teenage band days touring with Willie Nelson vibes to becoming a living archive of the genre, Burns didn’t just play music—he made sure it lived on. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN...

Asher White’s wild ride continues as she drops her second full-length album, Love Aggregates, August 28—with the haunting lead single “The Eagle Is No Omen” now gracing screens in a surreal music video that mirrors her descent into gambling, debt, and raw vulnerability. The track’s lyrics peel back layers of personal pain: substance use, gender dysphoria, eating disorders, grief, heartbreak, and e...

Todd La Torre debunks the myth that Queensrÿche retunes for their classics—yes, they still play everything in standard tuning, and the magic’s in the musicianship, not the gear. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedba...

Accept drops a fiery new version of “Balls to the Wall” featuring metal legends Rob Halford, Matthias Jabs, Rex Brown, and Jason Bowld—reimagining the classic with fresh firepower for their 50th anniversary album Teutonic Titans 1976-2026. Halford’s vocals give it a Judas Priest edge, Jabs’ guitar adds Scorpions swagger, Brown locks in with gritty bass, and Bowld brings thunderous charisma behind...