This Day in Rock History: June 14
This day in rock history on June 14 reveals a blend of chart milestones and legendary performances. In 1970 Grand Funk Railroad unveiled a Times Square billboard promoting Closer to Home, spending...
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Kanye West's Prague Concert Cancelled After Arena Terminates Contract
Kanye West's Prague concert was canceled after the arena terminated the contract with the event promoter, marking another setback in his European comeback. The show was scheduled for July 25 at...
How the 1970s New York Punk Scene Redefined Modern Songwriting Standards
The mid-1970s New York punk scene reset modern songwriting by stripping rock to its essentials. In dingy clubs like CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, a new wave of musicians rejected excess and focused...
Michael becomes highest-grossing music biopic of all time
Michael overtakes Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, with a worldwide box office now at $911.9 million since its late-April release. Released in cinemas on...
Harry Styles fans warned as ticket scams leave victims £1,295 out of pocket
Ticket scams targeting Harry Styles fans are a rising threat, with victims losing an average of £1,295 once hidden costs are tallied. Monzo’s research shows nearly one in three victims only...
The classical, electronic rebel lineage musician Kelly Moran will bring to NZ
What do tickets cost to see 2026 Tony winner 'Schmigadoon' on Broadway?
Schmigadoon! opened on Broadway in April 2026 after its Apple TV run, and it quickly earned critical and popular acclaim, securing Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book of a...
Every four years, music plays a big part in celebrating the FIFA World Cup
Music has become a defining element of the FIFA World Cup every four years, shaping its cultural footprint across host nations and global audiences. The official anthem tradition began in 1994...
Dolly Parton Serves a Fresh Cup of Ambition With New Business Venture Inspired by Her 1980s Signature Hit
Dolly Parton is expanding into coffee with Cup of Ambition, a line developed in partnership with Community Coffee. The venture aims to translate her '9 to 5' ethos into an everyday boost,...
The story of rescue concert (11th of July 2026) Białołęka Cultural Centre Głębocka 66
Inkuru y'Itabaro (Story of Rescue) is a cultural production inspired by Ndabaga, Rwanda’s legendary heroine known for courage and determination. Through traditional dance, theatre, music, and...
Where Did the Word 'Redneck' Come From? The Surprising History of the Southern Slang Word
The article traces the history of the term redneck, exploring multiple origins and interpretations. It notes that the word emerged in Scotland in the 17th century, when dissenting Presbyterians...
Defying Gravity': White Man Sues Wicked Over Apprenticeship Reserved for Minorities, 'Nonbinary Musicians'
White male composer Kevin Lynch sues Wicked, alleging the Broadway musical's apprenticeship program discriminates against white men. Lynch contends the program restricted applicants to minoritized...
Something for the Weekend: Davóne Tines' cultural picks
Davóne Tines, acclaimed American bass-baritone and cofounder of the American Modern Opera Company, travels to Dundalk to close LCMS Coming Together with Recital No. 1: Mass, a program that...
THAO returns to Kill Rock Stars for first new music in 6 years (listen), touring with Lord Huron
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down return to Kill Rock Stars with their first new music in six years. Produced by Merrill Garbus of Tune‑Yards, Fossils blends funk with indie rock and resilience. The...
Country music legend dies at 67 after fighting for his life for weeks
Bill Cody, the longtime WSM Radio host and Grand Ole Opry announcer, died Tuesday night at age 67 after several weeks in hospital for organ failure. He had been awaiting a heart and kidney...
Ludacris to perform 2 free concerts during World Cup in Atlanta
Two free Ludacris concerts anchor World Cup festivities in Atlanta, spotlighting the city as a host venue. The Grammy-winning rapper will perform on July 14 at the FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta in...
Randy Travis, Dierks Bentley, and the Rest of Country Music Mourn the Heartbreaking Death of a Nashville Music Legend
Nashville’s country music community mourns Bill Cody, a longtime host of Coffee, Country & Cody who died at 67 after ICU treatment while awaiting a heart and kidney transplant. Cody joined WSM in...
From Next-Door Neighbors to Charting Country Artists: The Unlikely Story of Roses and Weeds
From Next-Door Neighbors to Charting Country Artists anchors a story that began with everyday friendship. In Texas, Caleb Moses and Tarren Keelie were two neighbors who loved singing together—one...
Bloomington Bluegrass Fest showcases traditional and progressive bluegrass music
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Bloomington Bluegrass Fest returns for its second year on June 13 at Upland Brewing Co. in Bloomington, offering nine acts that blend traditional and progressive...
Yankees news: Possible big team issue vanishing; Austin Wells update
The Yankees shuffled their closer again this season, moving from Devin Williams to Luke Weaver and back to Bednar after last year’s switch. Bednar’s late-April to mid-May slump included three...
Boyzone fans defend Mikey Graham after star misses most of comeback concert
Boyzone’s reunion show at London's Emirates Stadium saw Mikey Graham perform only four songs while mostly seated on a stool, triggering concern among fans. The Irish group relaunched for two...