After decades of commanding stadiums with U2, Bono is now taking comfort in streaming and slow TV. In a revealing Esquire cover story, the 65-year-old rock legend shared how a near-fatal health scare led to an unexpected change in pace—and taste. Following a 2016 open-heart surgery to correct a dangerous aortic aneurysm, Bono says he […]
Iron Maiden is proving once again why they’re metal royalty. The legendary band launched their Run for Your Lives 50th anniversary tour with an electrifying opening night in Budapest, Hungary — and it was a nostalgic dream for die-hard fans. Pulling deep from their vault, the band resurrected nine songs that haven’t seen a stage […]
Kenny Chesney has officially been crowned king of country for the 21st century. Billboard named him the No. 1 country artist of the last 25 years, based on chart performance from 2000 through 2024 on the Top Country Albums and Hot Country Songs charts. Chesney’s reign is nothing short of remarkable. Since first appearing on […]
More than two decades after his first win, Eminem is back on top. At the 2025 American Music Awards, the rap icon was crowned Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, marking his first AMA win in over 10 years. “AMAs, what’s up?” Em said in his acceptance speech. “Favorite male hip-hop artist — thank you. I think […]
Jennifer Lopez is heading back to the Strip. The global superstar just announced her new Las Vegas residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, launching with a festive four-show run starting December 30 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency kicks off just in time to ring in 2026 with performances […]
1955 – “Billboard” reported that “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” was the most popular song in the U.S. 1957 – The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) was established. The NARAS is known for organizing the Grammy Awards. 1966 – The Rolling Stones single “Paint It Black” hit #1 in the U.K. 1966 […]
1957 – “That’ll be the Day” b/w “I’m Looking For Someone To Love” by the Crickets was released. 1961 – Johnny Cash appeared on NBC’s “The Deputy.” 1963 – Bob Dylan released album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” 1964 – Eleven boys were suspended at a Coventry, England, school for having a hair style like Mick […]
At Pearl Jam’s May 17 show in Pittsburgh, Eddie Vedder offered a heartfelt and pointed tribute to Bruce Springsteen by performing a solo acoustic rendition of “My City of Ruins.” The quiet, emotional performance stood in contrast to the political noise surrounding Springsteen, who has been under fire from former President Donald Trump for his […]
The 2025 American Music Awards lit up Las Vegas with a dazzling night of performances, heartfelt tributes, and historic wins. Billie Eilish swept all seven of her nominated categories, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft. With wins for Song and Pop Song of the Year […]
Judas Priest is ready to bare it all—metal studs, leather, and legacy—in the upcoming documentary The Ballad of Judas Priest, set to be released by Sony Music Vision. Though a release date is yet to be announced, anticipation is already high for this no-holds-barred film, co-directed by rock historian Sam Dunn and Rage Against the […]