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A tribute to Jackie Robinson at Rate Field, Chicago, on April 15, 2026. Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images Gerald Chaney, a cherished Chicago White Sox anthem performer, experienced a sudden medical emergency on Wednesday evening (April 15) while preparing to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” He was promptly transported to a nearby medical facility for evaluation....
Charli XCX attends the UK premiere of ‘The Moment’ in London, February 17, 2026. Matt Crossick/Variety The Brat summer phenomenon has officially reached its expiration date. Charli XCX is pivoting, trading in her signature club-ready synths for a gritty, guitar-driven rock aesthetic. In a candid interview with British Vogue released Thursday (April 16), the pop...
Lana Del Rey attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles, December 7, 2024. Christopher Polk/Variety Nearly fifteen years after introducing the world to her melancholic aesthetic with “Video Games,” Lana Del Rey has officially crossed the threshold into the digital gaming realm. On Thursday, April 16, the singer-songwriter unveiled “First Light,” a hauntingly cinematic...
SUGA Confirms BTS is Here to Stay for the Long Haul According to SUGA, the members of BTS are committed to performing and creating music together for the rest of their lives. In an intimate interview with Rolling Stone released this past Thursday (April 16), the multi-talented artist and producer expressed his firm belief that...
Pink Floyd | Credit: Storm Thorgerson/Sony Music Entertainment You’ve spun the vinyl countless times, belt out the title track with your closest friends, and likely spent years wishing you could have witnessed the magic of the album in a live setting. Now, as Pink Floyd marks the 50th anniversary of their legendary masterpiece Wish You...
Boards of Canada Courtesy of Warp Records Is the long-awaited return of Boards of Canada finally upon us? After a 13-year hiatus, a series of mysterious posters distributed by Warp Records suggests the legendary electronic duo may be preparing to break their silence. The acclaimed British independent label has sent the band’s devoted fanbase into...
Avril Lavigne photographed at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/Variety If you are going to put your own spin on an undisputed classic, you had better get it right. Pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne has officially unveiled her rendition of “Ironic,” the definitive 1996 anthem by fellow Canadian legend Alanis Morissette. The...
Travis Kelce and Rob Gronkowski share a moment at Raymond James Stadium. Getty Images From the gridiron to the dance floor, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski is ready to bring his signature high-octane energy to the highly anticipated nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. In a recent conversation with Page Six, the retired tight end...
Oliver Tree takes the stage at the Exit Festival 2024 at Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia. The multifaceted American artist and producer Oliver Tree has unveiled a striking new music video for his track, “All You Ever Wanted.” Shot against the dramatic backdrop of the Didgori Battle Monument in Georgia, the visual project captures the...
Beyond securing a coveted golden ticket to Hollywood, contestants on American Idol this season have received an unexpected, high-end surprise courtesy of a country music icon. In a heartfelt social media update on Monday (April 13), season 24 Top 11 finalist Hannah Harper revealed she was gifted a thoughtful present from judge and former Idol...
