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Travis Barker Leads 5K Run and Wellness Event Prior to Blink-182’s Biggest Stadium Show Ever
Don’t call it growing up, but Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker is giving fans a unique look at his pre-concert fitness regimen and wellness-focused mindset as his punk band continues its One More Time tour. Barker took part in Run Travis Run, which kicked off Saturday morning at the parking lot of the Kia Forum in […]
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Amazon Music Partners With K-Pop Group Ateez for Online Merch Collaboration Ahead of Tour
Amazon Music and K-pop powerhouse Ateez are partnering up for an exclusive online merch collaboration tied to their upcoming tour, the music streaming service announced Tuesday morning. The eight-piece boy group (consisting of members Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho) is set to begin the North American leg of their Towards the […]
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Blackpink’s Lisa to Co-Headline 2024 Global Citizen Festival
Blackpink’s Lisa is joining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup. The 27-year-old rapper and singer will perform as a co-headliner of the music festival, the presenting organization announced Tuesday morning. She joins previously announced headliners Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll and Rauw Alejandro. Actor Hugh Jackman will host this year’s festival, which is put […]
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Samsung Music Frame Bundle Deal: Here’s How To Get the New Premium Home Audio Speaker on Sale
With the popularity of the Samsung Frame TV, the South Korean tech company is expanding its art-forward screen line to home audio with the new Samsung Music Frame. And right now, you can get a pair of the new speakers on sale. Although one is priced at $400, you can get two for $748 (reg. […]
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The War and Treaty on Seeing Cotton Plant in Their Music Festival Dressing Room: “It’s a Safety Issue Now”
Though Black artists have made major strides on the recent country music scene — with Beyoncé and Shaboozey launching No. 1 hits and acts like Brittney Spencer and Tanner Adell marking breakthroughs — racism in the genre still exists. For Americana-country husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty, it came last week at the Coca-Cola Sips […]
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Jason Mraz Says He Came Out Later in Life Because Being Gay Was the “Punchline of a Joke” in the ’90s
Jason Mraz is getting candid about why he didn’t feel comfortable sharing his sexuality publicly when he was younger due to societal pressures. During a recent appearance on the Dinner’s on Me podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the “I’m Yours” singer, 48, explained why he chose to come out later in life. “In the ’90s, being […]
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Ann Wilson Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones Heart Tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, but that her doctors urged her to […]
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Glastonbury: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA Go Big as the U.K.’s Crowning Jewel of Music Fests Wraps Up
It was a Glastonbury of old and new — trusted performances from festival legends Coldplay and music veteran Shania Twain, as well as Worthy Farm debuts from Dua Lipa and SZA. But the U.K.’s most popular music fest draws to a close Monday and 210,000 people will now make their way home after five days […]
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BET Awards: Will Smith, Killer Mike and Victoria Monet Receive Standing Ovations
In between the explosive performances and touching speeches, the BET Awards were evangelized with an emotional performance by Will Smith, a killer speech by Killer Mike and host Taraji P. Henson reminding viewers to get out and vote in the upcoming presidential election. Performing in a circle of fire backed by the Sunday Service Choir […]
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Celine Dion Makes Surprise NHL Draft Appearance to Announce Pick for Her Hometown Team
Celine Dion was feeling the excitement during her appearance at the 2024 NHL Draft. The Canadian singer surprised fans while taking the stage at the event to announce the Montreal Canadiens’ selection of Ivan Demidov as the draft’s fifth overall pick on Friday. Dion hails from Charlemagne, Quebec, which is just outside of Montreal, and […]
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Why U.K. Music Festivals Are in Crisis
The U.K.’s most prestigious festival, Glastonbury, is officially underway. Over 200,000 people will descend on the Somerset farm this weekend – but the event’s peers are facing an unprecedented crisis. As of Wednesday, 50 independent music festivals have been canceled, postponed or announced a complete closure in 2024, according to the Association of Independent Festivals […]
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Travis Kelce Says Prince William Was “The Coolest Motherf***er” at London Eras Tour Meetup
The Eras Tour kicked off in London last week, and none other than Taylor Swift‘s boyfriend has commented on their royal reception. Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, appeared onstage during the pop star’s set at London’s Wembley arena on Sunday. Kelce dressed in a tuxedo for the performance of “I Can Do […]
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