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Steve Stevens and Billy Idol at their Hollywood Rockwalk induction on June 23, 2026. (Photo: Katie Flores/Variety) In a prelude to their upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, rock icon Billy Idol and his longtime guitar virtuoso Steve Stevens were honored on Tuesday, June 23, at the legendary Hollywood Rockwalk. The ceremony, held...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. (Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard) As the highly anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce approaches, San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has shared a unique detail regarding the couple’s plans for their big day: a strict “no gifts” policy. “They explicitly requested absolutely no...
Nakamura Hak Courtesy Photo Among the standout highlights of the 2026 spring anime season, one production—and its haunting musical companion—has captured the collective imagination. The fantasy series Witch Hat Atelier, chronicling young Coco’s magical aspirations, has found its perfect thematic partner in singer-songwriter Nakamura Hak. Her contributions to the series’ ending themes—”Tada Utsukushii Noroi” (Simply...
Creepy Nuts: Scaling New Heights on Their Debut North American Tour Creepy Nuts. Photo: umihayato | Retouch: Hiroya Brian Nakano The formidable duo of rapper R-Shitei and turntablist DJ Matsunaga—collectively known as Creepy Nuts—have firmly established themselves as the vanguards of Japanese hip-hop. Fueled by the stratospheric global success of “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born,” the viral hit “Otonoke,”...
The Vampire Lestat Sophie Giraud/AMC In The Vampire Lestat—the latest chapter of AMC’s Interview With the Vampire—Lestat, portrayed with magnetic intensity by Sam Reid, almost took a drastically different musical path. Before settling on the iconic rock star persona, showrunner Rolin Jones and his team initially toyed with the idea of making the immortal protagonist...
Beabadoobee (Credit: Erika Kamano) Beabadoobee is entering a bold new chapter. On Wednesday, June 24, the indie singer-songwriter officially unveiled her fourth studio album, Pylon, scheduled for release on September 18 via Dirty Hit and Interscope Records. To celebrate the announcement, she shared the record’s gritty, high-energy lead single, “Sun Has Set.” Pylon boasts an...
GRiZ J. Siegel Photography In celebration of Pride Month, electronic artist GRiZ has shared a heartfelt, empowering message dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community. “Happy Pride Month to all my LGBTQIA+ family!” the musician wrote in a touching Instagram post this Sunday. “I take immense pride in being gay—a truth that, in transparency, took a long...
The Backstreet Boys have provided the soundtrack to countless lives, but it turns out even hip-hop royalty like Drake isn’t immune to their pop charm. In a recent interview with Billboard, the legendary boy band recounted a memorable encounter with the Toronto superstar, revealing that Drake once confessed his very first kiss was shared to...
Sam Smith Courtesy of Collier Schorr Sam Smith has unveiled their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, set to captivate listeners later this summer. Drawing heavy inspiration from the romantic energy of New York City, the record promises to be a deeply personal reflection of the artist’s journey. During a Wednesday announcement, Smith confirmed...
Phoebe Bridgers Olof Grind For fans who have spent the last six years waiting for a follow-up to Phoebe Bridgers’ solo discography, the wait is finally coming to an end. The indie-rock icon is officially ready to welcome listeners back into her world. Bridgers announced on Wednesday (June 24) that her highly anticipated third studio...
