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Freddy Cannon captured in a portrait circa 1961. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Freddy Cannon, the high-octane vocalist who injected relentless energy into the pop landscape of the late 1950s and early 1960s, passed away on Friday, July 17, at a hospice facility in California. He was 89. His longtime associate, Tom Cuddy of iHeart Radio,...
Post Malone and Swae Lee command the stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium. Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Post Malone delivered a high-octane performance to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, treating fans to a career-spanning set that featured the surprise live debut of a brand-new...
Matty Healy of The 1975 commands the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury 2025. Jim Dyson/Redferns/Getty Images It is official: Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel have tied the knot. The 37-year-old frontman of The 1975 and the 28-year-old model and musician exchanged vows this past Saturday, July 18. The couple hosted an elegant, private ceremony at Castillo...
Noah Kahan performs during The Great Divide World Tour at Fenway Park, Boston, July 2026. Noah Kahan’s highly anticipated performance at Queens’ Citi Field was abruptly scrapped on the evening of Saturday, July 18, due to threatening weather conditions. Despite the venue’s efforts to salvage the night—which included monitoring atmospheric instability throughout the afternoon and...
Martin Garrix Unveils Surprise U2 Collaboration at Tomorrowland Martin Garrix commands the stage during a high-energy performance. Antony Jones/Getty Images The electronic music world caught a major surprise this Friday at Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium, as superstar DJ Martin Garrix treated festival-goers to the world premiere of his latest project: a powerful collaboration with rock...
BTS | BIGHIT MUSIC BTS continues to solidify their status as global titans, marking another monumental achievement in their storied Spotify journey. On Friday, July 17, the streaming giant officially confirmed that the music video for the group’s latest track, “NORMAL,” has shattered the record for the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day,...
Bonnie Tyler on the set of ‘Champs-Élysées’ in Paris, June 1983. Jacques Bernier/Gamma-Rapho Fans preparing to pay their final respects to the iconic Bonnie Tyler now have details regarding her upcoming funeral service. The legendary Welsh songstress will be honored with a celebration of life at Swansea Minster, St. Mary’s Church, on Monday, August 17,...
Gracie Abrams Julie Greve Following the massive buzz surrounding Beyoncé’s surprise release last week, Gracie Abrams claims the spotlight in this week’s New Music Friday roundup with her evocative third studio album, Daughter From Hell. Led by the singles “Hit the Wall” and “Look At My Life,” the project marks a compelling return to form...
Heartstopper Soundtrack Returns: Second Vinyl Pressing Announced The cast of Heartstopper at the “Heartstopper Forever” world premiere in London. The highly sought-after, limited-edition vinyl box set for the beloved Netflix series Heartstopper is making a comeback. Following the rapid sell-out of the initial preorder, overwhelming fan enthusiasm has prompted the production of a second, unnumbered...
Robert Smith of The Cure live at Madison Square Garden, June 2023. Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone Robert Smith, the iconic frontman of The Cure, has made his disdain clear regarding the Chris Martin-curated halftime performance scheduled for Sunday’s (July 19) FIFA World Cup final. This year marks a historic shift, as the final will feature an...
