Nas and Kendrick Lamar represented two generations of hip-hop excellence as the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards celebrated influential veterans alongside some of today’s biggest hitmakers in Los Angeles. Nas received the BMI Icon Award, the ceremony’s highest honor, recognizing a career that has helped define lyrical craftsmanship and storytelling in hip-hop for more than three […]
Tony Iommi is returning to solo territory after more than two decades, and one of rock’s most recognizable guitarists is bringing an old friend along for the ride. The Black Sabbath guitarist’s upcoming album, From The Dark, is scheduled for release on October 23 and includes an appearance from Queen guitarist Brian May. May contributes […]
Jelly Roll is no stranger to commanding a stage, but his latest turn in the spotlight put the country star in considerably different territory. While serving as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the week of August 24, Jelly Roll used his opening monologues to take aim at President Donald Trump, delivering a string […]
More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]
Inter Arma is marking two decades of heavy music with a special East Coast tour, giving longtime fans a chance to hear material pulled from across the band’s sprawling catalog. The Richmond, Virginia group will launch its 20th anniversary run October 8 in Atlanta before traveling through several East Coast cities and wrapping things up […]
Harry Styles turned Madison Square Garden into a celebration of Dolly Parton as he honored the country music legend during his New York City concert Wednesday night. During the Aug. 26 stop on his Together, Together tour, Styles took time to recognize the musicians who helped inspire his own career, singling out Parton and offering […]
Universal Pictures is filling out the world surrounding Snoop Dogg as its upcoming biopic adds several familiar names from the rapper’s personal life and West Coast hip-hop history. Laya DeLeon Hayes, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne and Jonica Booth have joined the cast of Snoop, the feature film chronicling the life and career of the Long […]
Machine Gun Kelly made an unexpected appearance at Lil Durk’s federal trial in Los Angeles, bringing another high-profile music name into the orbit of the closely watched criminal case. MGK attended the proceedings Monday, August 24, and observed the trial from an overflow room. His appearance was not expected, and no explanation was provided for […]
Meghan Trainor is widening the scope of her entertainment career with a new team behind her. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation, giving UTA a role in developing opportunities across several areas of her career. Those include live touring, filmed entertainment, digital media, theater and brand partnerships. […]
Corrosion of Conformity and The Sword are teaming up for a fall U.S. tour that promises a serious dose of heavy riffs before the year is out. The two bands will co-headline a run of November dates with heavy psych outfit Hippie Death Cult along for support. The tour gets underway November 2 at Town […]