In the early 1990s, as grunge and alternative rock surged, one band emerged that garnered the respect not just of fans but of peers. Alice in Chains — known for their dark, textured riffs and haunting vocal harmonies — were singled out by Lars Ulrich of Metallica as something special: “the ’90s Black Sabbath,” he said. Ulrich explained that […]
Miley Cyrus has entered the expansive world of Pandora with a new song crafted specifically for the forthcoming epic Avatar: Fire and Ash. Titled Dream as One, the track builds on the emotional gravity of the film by layering the singer’s own narrative of loss and renewal. Collaborating with heavyweight producers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (alongside score composer Simon Franglen), Cyrus delivers […]
Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating a major milestone with her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend. Certified Platinum by the RIAA as of November 12, 2025, the album has officially entered the million‑units sold club in the United States. Released on August 29 via Island Records, the record opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 366,000 album‑equivalent units, including […]
Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of the legendary 1960s pop‑rock group The Monkees, is preparing to lead a 60th‑anniversary celebration of the band next year, marking a remarkable chapter in music history. The Monkees began life as a made‑for‑television band in the mid‑1960s but evolved into bona fide pop‑rock hit‑makers. They were responsible for iconic songs […]
In revisiting the trajectory of her career, Lady Gaga has publicly acknowledged that the critical and commercial fallout from her 2013 album ARTPOP was one of the most transformative moments she has faced. At the time, ARTPOP had been positioned as a daring merger of pop music and high‑concept art, complete with a striking Jeff Koons‑designed cover […]
Rock history will meet philanthropic ambition this coming November 23 in Nashville when former champion figure skater Scott Hamilton transforms the Bridgestone Arena into a hybrid spectacle of ice‑skating and stage‑rock. The show is part of his annual cancer‑research fundraising gala, and this year he’s gone big by assembling a one‑night “supergroup” of six lead singers drawn […]
Pop phenom Sabrina Carpenter is stepping into her biggest film role yet — and it comes with a winning creative team and a storied musical concept. The singer‑actor will take the lead in—and serve as producer on—an original musical film inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, under Universal Pictures’ banner. Carpenter isn’t simply […]
Kelly Clarkson, known for her powerhouse vocals and chart‑topping pop hits, took a moment on her television series to share a more personal side of her musical world: her top three albums of all time. The selections shed light on the foundational sounds that shaped her artistry. Among the albums she named, she placed U2’s The Best of 1980‑1990 […]
Ace Frehley, the pioneering guitarist whose blazing riffs and “Spaceman” alter ego helped define the look and sound of Kiss, has died at the age of 74. He passed away on October 16 2025 in Morristown, New Jersey, after suffering blunt‑trauma head injuries from a fall. The official cause of death was confirmed by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office. From the Bronx […]
Cyndi Lauper, the vibrant and genre‑crossing pop icon of the 1980s, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, bringing with her decades of defining hits and unabashed flair. The ceremony in Cleveland saw Lauper introduced by Chappell Roan, who highlighted how Lauper’s work inspired her from childhood and opened the door for artists […]