Music

BLACKPINK Sets February Release Date for Highly Anticipated Mini-Album ‘Deadline’ From left: Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa of BLACKPINK during their 2023 Coachella headlining set. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The global K-pop phenomenon BLACKPINK has finally confirmed their return. On Wednesday, January 14, the group thrilled their fanbase by announcing that their upcoming project is...

SPEED | Photo: Supplied Contrary to any whispers of their decline, guitar-driven bands are thriving in Australia, a trend underscored by Spotify’s latest industry forecast. The digital streaming titan has officially pulled back the curtain on its global Artists to Watch 2026, a definitive collection of must-hear talent spanning Afrobeats, country, hip-hop, Latin, and alternative...

Kelly Clarkson Delivers High-Octane Cover of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Anthem The supernatural energy of KPop Demon Hunters was felt in full force during Tuesday’s (Jan. 13) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. For her latest “Kellyoke” segment, the Grammy-winning vocalist reimagined a standout track from the Netflix animated film’s hit soundtrack, giving the fictional girl...

Ed Sheeran may have only recently concluded his marathon three-year Mathematics Tour in September, but the prolific singer-songwriter is already preparing for his next global trek. With his “Loop Tour” set to launch in just a matter of days, Sheeran has officially revealed the performance roster fans can expect to hear on stage. In a...

Debbie Harry, Kate Pierson, and Toro y Moi Lead 2026 Tibet House US Benefit Concert Lineup Atmosphere at the Tibet House US Benefit Concert. | Photo: Amy Sussman/WWD/PMC The origins of Tibet House US date back to 1987, realizing a long-held vision of the Dalai Lama to establish a cultural sanctuary in New York City...

Guy Moon, Acclaimed ‘Fairly OddParents’ Composer, Dies at 63 Guy Moon | Image courtesy of YouTube/Speech Bubble with Butch Hartman Guy Moon, the prolific composer whose whimsical and energetic scores defined Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents and several other beloved animated classics, passed away on January 8 following a traffic accident in Los Angeles. He was...

BottleRock Napa Valley 2026: Backstreet Boys, Lorde, and Foo Fighters to Headline The Backstreet Boys will bring their iconic pop hits to the Napa Valley stage in 2026. (Photo: Ashley Osborn/Dick Clark Productions) The new year has only just begun, but the anticipation for festival season is already reaching a fever pitch. BottleRock Napa Valley...

Madison Beer takes the stage at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” 2026. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media Madison Beer is officially taking her new era across the globe. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), the pop star unveiled the dates for her upcoming “The Locket Tour,” an expansive international trek that will see her performing...

Bebe Rexha Eyes a Career Breakthrough: Jests About Taylor Swift’s Mentorship After Going Independent Bebe Rexha attends the 2025 Met Gala, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. | Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety Bebe Rexha is still chasing that elusive, definitive career pinnacle—and she jokingly suspects Taylor Swift might...

Reid Anderson and Dave King of The Bad Plus | Credit: Evelyn Freja After more than a quarter-century of redefining the boundaries of contemporary jazz, the pioneering ensemble The Bad Plus has announced it will disband in 2026. This conclusion marks the end of a 26-year odyssey defined by fearless experimentation and a refusal to...