Music

Duran Duran command the stage at the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration. (Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Duran Duran has always maintained an uncompromising standard for their artistry, and that commitment remains as firm as ever. During the dawn of the 1980s, these British new wave icons were arguably the most prominent band on the...

Music News May 14, 2026 Remembering Mark Smythe: Acclaimed Los Angeles Composer Dies at 53 The New Zealand-born artist was a celebrated composer, dedicated educator, and influential industry leader. Mark Smythe | Credit: The Teal Moss Photography Mark Smythe, an accomplished composer whose evocative work on The Reef: Stalked earned him nominations from the Society...

U2 joins Clara Brugada, Head of Government of Mexico City, at Casino Metropolitano on May 13, 2026. The legendary Irish rock band U2 is back in Mexico City, this time to film the visual accompaniment for their upcoming single, “Street of Dreams.” Their presence has sparked significant excitement, culminating in an official invitation from Mexico...

Global Icons Announced for Historic First-Ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show BTS taking the stage at GNP Seguros Stadium, Mexico City, May 7, 2025. Credit: BIGHIT MUSIC In a major cultural milestone, Global Citizen has officially confirmed that music titans Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline the inaugural halftime show at the FIFA World Cup...

Benson Boone at the 68th GRAMMY Awards, Crypto.com Arena, February 2026. (Photo: Gilbert Flores/Billboard) Achieving such massive global resonance is a testament to the power of a truly captivating song. Benson Boone has officially joined the prestigious YouTube Billion Views Club this week, as his breakout anthem “Beautiful Things” surpassed the one-billion-stream threshold. The visually...

From Screen to Stage: The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Live Experience Is Coming KPop Demon Hunters – Netflix For nearly a year, fans of the smash-hit KPop Demon Hunters have been singing along to the anthem “Golden” from the comfort of their own homes. Now, that excitement is hitting the road as the blockbuster film prepares...

Joey Fatone and Lance Bass reunite during a special evening for “Boy Band Confidential” at The Sun Rose on April 9, 2026, in West Hollywood, Calif. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Investigation Discovery It is truly a shame to have missed such an iconic *NSYNC mini-reunion. Joey Fatone, a familiar face to fans of the Broadway...

Leonard Lauder and Elton John arriving at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Hot Pink Party, held in New York City on April 12, 2016. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for BCRF On Tuesday evening (May 12), Elton John took the stage at Manhattan’s waterfront Glasshouse for an exclusive performance at the annual Hot Pink Party. This...

Lizzo at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, March 15, 2026. (Photo: Chad Salvador/WWD) Lizzo is voicing her growing frustration with current social media marketing trends, arguing that modern algorithmic shifts are severely hindering her ability to effectively promote her upcoming album, Bitch. In a candid video shared on TikTok this past...

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Share Intimate Glimpse Into Their Romance Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun in New York City on Oct. 5, 2025. | Aeon/GC Images It appears that the connection between Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun is flourishing. The acclaimed actress offered fans a peek into their relationship this Wednesday (May 13), posting...