Rob Thomas is proving that balancing a band and a solo career isn’t just possible—it can be powerful. As frontman of Matchbox Twenty for over three decades and a Grammy-nominated solo artist, Thomas is returning to the spotlight with his long-anticipated solo album, All Night Days, dropping September 5. Written over the past five years, […]
Olivia Rodrigo gave Lollapalooza 2025 fans an unforgettable surprise when she brought out none other than Weezer during her headlining set on Friday night (Aug. 1) in Chicago’s Grant Park. Toward the end of her energetic performance, the 22-year-old pop sensation paused to share a personal story with the crowd: “You always remember your first […]
Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell in Birmingham, England marked the end of an era—but his influence is far from buried. As the heavy metal icon was laid to rest on Wednesday, tributes poured in from across the musical spectrum, from Green Day and Alice Cooper to Metallica and Pearl Jam. Yet, perhaps the most surprising and […]
Lollapalooza 2025 is officially taking over Grant Park in Chicago this weekend, bringing four days of genre-spanning performances and massive crowds to one of the most iconic music festivals in the U.S. Kicking off Thursday, July 31, the lineup is stacked with headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Sabrina Carpenter—fresh off the […]
In a move as enigmatic as it was exhilarating, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams surprise-released 17 new solo tracks on her website early Monday—only to take them down a little over 24 hours later with a simple message: “Thank you for listening.” The secret drop, accessible via a code from Williams’ Good Dye Young hair care […]
Emo’s grandest funeral marched through Los Angeles this past weekend as My Chemical Romance brought their Long Live the Black Parade Tour to a roaring Dodger Stadium. Playing back-to-back sold-out nights on July 26 and 27, the band treated fans to a theatrical, full-album performance of their seminal 2006 record The Black Parade, marking their […]
The world of rock and roll dimmed this week with the passing of legendary icon Ozzy Osbourne at the age of 76. In a powerful display of reverence and remembrance, longtime friend Alice Cooper invited fellow Hollywood Vampires bandmate Johnny Depp on stage at London’s O2 Arena for a surprise tribute to the Prince of […]
Drake paid a heartfelt tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne this week, showing up unannounced at the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, England, following Osbourne’s death on Tuesday, July 23. As fans gathered to leave flowers, handwritten notes, and memorabilia honoring the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, the Grammy-winning rapper made a surprise appearance. According […]
Gene Simmons may have spent decades rocking stadiums with Kiss, but when it came time to part ways with his Beverly Hills mansion, he wasn’t about to let just anyone move in — especially not “alcoholics.” The 75-year-old rocker recently sold his architect-designed, four-bedroom, five-bathroom home for a jaw-dropping $28 million — twice its original […]
The All-American Rejects are proving that you don’t need an arena to start a riot — just a backyard, a few amps, and the right kind of energy. Back with a vengeance after nearly a decade off the road, the emo-pop legends are staging their House Party Tour, a grassroots whirlwind of surprise shows that’s […]