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Brent Hinds performing at the Tons of Rock festival in Oslo, Norway, June 23, 2022. Photo: Per Ole Hagen/Redferns Nearly six months after parting ways with Mastodon, co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds has finally broken his silence, confirming he was effectively “kicked out” of the band. Hinds helped establish the Atlanta heavy-metal outfit in 2000 alongside...

Mo Chara, DJ Provaí, and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap performing at Glastonbury on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Leon Neal/Getty Images Only weeks after Hungary barred them for allegedly constituting a national security risk, the Irish collective Kneecap delivered a statement to their supporters at this summer’s Sziget Festival. On July 24, 2025, Hungarian...

Eddie Van Halen performing on his Fair Warning Tour at Detroit’s Cobo Arena on July 3, 1981. Photo: Ross Marino/GI One of the most celebrated instruments ever wielded by the late guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen—a 1982 Kramer—will soon cross the auction block, with estimates placing its sale price in the multimillion-dollar range. New York’s...

Photo by Ryan Lee Clemens Chappell Roan recently revealed that her sophomore album remains in its infancy, with little more than concept sketches underway. During an August 12 interview on Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, the pop breakout admitted she has barely begun writing and is still exploring what tonal direction to pursue. She pointed...

Damian Lazarus, Michael Bibi and Solomun performing at Day Zero 2025 – Alive Coverage Day Zero Tulum’s 2026 lineup has been unveiled, showcasing 27 visionary artists. Alongside founder Damian Lazarus, expect performances by Seth Troxler, Mau P, Vintage Culture, Maz, Acid Pauli, Nicola Cruz, Lilya Mandre and Silvie Loto, with additional names to follow. On...

(L–R) Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Demi Lovato and Kevin Jonas performing during the JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour kickoff at MetLife Stadium on August 10, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Demi Lovato wouldn’t change a thing about their recent onstage reunion with the Jonas Brothers. On the latest episode of...

Dolly Parton recently shared compassionate words for anyone struggling to cope with the death of someone dear. In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight on August 11, 2025, the country icon was asked whether she had reached out to Kelly Clarkson after the passing of Clarkson’s ex-husband, music manager Brandon Blackstock—who was also Reba McEntire’s stepson....

Joe Jonas may find himself drawing Disney’s scrutiny after unintentionally hinting at a new Camp Rock 3 installment on Hot Ones Versus, even as he deftly avoided biting into a blisteringly hot “death wing.” In the episode released on August 12, the DNCE frontman went head-to-head with his brothers Kevin and Nick. Faced with the...

Taylor Swift onstage at BC Place in Vancouver on December 6, 2024. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management. Taylor Swift thrilled fans on Tuesday, August 12, by confirming that her highly anticipated new album is on the way. Following a trail of enigmatic teasers—a countdown on her website, the signature orange Eras...

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024. Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Travis Kelce shares insights into his burgeoning relationship with Taylor Swift. In his candid cover story for GQ,...