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 […]
Katy Perry is back in the spotlight with a raw and cinematic new single titled Bandaids, released November 6, 2025. The song and its accompanying video mark a notable turn toward vulnerability and emotional honesty, as the pop star tackles heartbreak, survival and self‑reconstruction in bold visual form. In the video directed by Christian Breslauer, Perry appears in a […]
After more than half a century in the spotlight, Journey are preparing to take their final bow on the road. The band has officially announced the Final Frontier Tour, a farewell trek across North America that begins in early 2026. Their plan is bold: roughly 60 dates from February through July, a brand‑new stage show and a […]
Longtime rock fans and industry insiders have received a bittersweet update as Paul Rodgers, the revered frontman of Bad Company, announced that he will not take part in his band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band is among the 2025 inductee class, yet Rodgers revealed that health considerations require him to step back from the ceremony. Rodgers […]
AC DC are gearing up for another major chapter in their storied career, announcing 21 fresh stadium dates for 2026 as part of their ongoing Power Up world tour. Kicking off in late February in São Paulo, Brazil, the trek will span major cities across South America before jumping into North America in July and wrapping in September. […]