The 2025 American Music Awards returned on Monday (May 26) after taking a two-year hiatus, with the ceremony for the “biggest fan-voted awards show in the world” taking place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Billie Eilish was the night’s big winner, taking home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard…… MORE
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Lemonheads’ Evan Dando Announces His Forthcoming Memoir, ‘Rumors Of My Demise’
On Wednesday (May 21), The Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando officially announced the upcoming release of his memoir, Rumors of My Demise, set to be published on October 7 by Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books. The 304-page autobiography details Dando’s journey through the trials and tribulations of his music career and personal life, from his…… MORE
Twenty One Pilots Announce New Album, ‘Breach,’ Lead Single “The Contract” On The Way In June
On Wednesday (May 21), Twenty One Pilots took to social media to announce their upcoming seventh album, Breach, which is set to be released on an unspecified date in September. The band also revealed that they will share the project’s lead single, “The Contract,” on June 12. The new record will apparently mark a continuation…… MORE
Paul Weller Partners With Robert Plant And Noel Gallagher On New Covers Album, ‘Find El Dorado’
On Wednesday (May 21), Paul Weller announced the details of his upcoming covers album, Find El Dorado, which is set to be released on July 25. The collection – which is described as “less a covers album and more a map of [Weller’s] emotional and musical DNA – features The Jam/The Style Council legend performing…… MORE
Metallica Expand ‘M72 World Tour’ By Announcing 2026 UK/European Dates
On Thursday (May 22), Metallica revealed dates and details of their 2026 UK/European M72 Tour. The 16-date trek will hit nine different countries between May and July of next year, and will feature a rotating lineup of support acts including Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera, and Avatar. “We’re excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat…… MORE
Series Of ‘Jillith Fair’ Tribute Concerts Honoring Jill Sobule Will Feature Tom Morello, Lisa Loeb, Joan Osborne
This spring, a series of tribute concerts dubbed “Jillith Fair — Loving Jill Sobule” will honor the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, who tragically died in a house fire in Minnesota on May 1. The events will feature appearances from Tom Morello, Lisa Loeb, John Doe, Margaret Cho, members of the Go-Go’s, Joan Osborne, and more.…… MORE
Grand Ole Opry Plans First-Ever International Broadcast At London’s Royal Albert Hall
On Wednesday (May 21), the Grand Ole Opry revealed the details of their historic, first-ever international live broadcast set to take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on September 26. Grand Ole Opry: Live In London continues the 100th anniversary celebrations of the country music institution, and features a star-studded lineup including Opry members Luke Combs,…… MORE
Miley Cyrus Admits She Lied To Godmother Dolly Parton About Songs She Hadn’t Written Yet
During a recent appearance on The Zane Lowe Show, Miley Cyrus confessed to lying about the existence of two new songs after her godmother, Dolly Parton, inquired if she had any hits during a visit two Christmases ago. This fabrication spurred the Grammy-winning pop star to create the songs “More to Lose” and “Every Girl…… MORE
Foreigner Singer Kelly Hansen Is Leaving The Group, Replaced By Guitarist Luis Maldonado
During The Voice finale on Tuesday (May 20), Foreigner announced that lead singer Kelly Hansen will be leaving the band, with guitarist Luis Maldonado set to take over the role. “Being the voice of Foreigner has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Hansen said in a statement. “But it’s time to pass…… MORE
Gorillaz Celebrating 25th Anniversary With ‘House of Kong’ Exhibition And Special London Shows
Gorillaz will mark their 25th anniversary with four standalone live shows at east London’s Copper Box Arena on August 29-30 and September 2-3. The performances will coincide with the opening of an immersive exhibition, House Of Kong, which will offer fans access to the virtual band’s headquarters, while chronicling their animated history since the release…… MORE
