US rapper Wiz Khalifa faced legal trouble in Romania after being charged with illegal drug possession on Sunday. The incident occurred during his headline performance at the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinesti, a village on the Black Sea coast. According to Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors (DIICOT), Khalifa was found in possession of more than 18 […]
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Simple Plan Punkifies Elton John’s Disney Classic
On Friday, July 12, Simple Plan put their own punk/pop spin on “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” Elton John’s iconic 1994 hit from Disney’s The Lion King, to honor the movie’s 30th anniversary. This reimagined track is the first single off the upcoming album A Whole New Sound, which features alternative, rock, and pop-punk […]
Coldplay Debuts New Song “Good Feelings” in Rome
Last month, Coldplay thrilled fans by announcing their 10th studio album, Moon Music, produced by the renowned Max Martin. The anticipation grew with the release of the lead single “feelslikeimfallinginlove.” On Friday, the excitement peaked as Coldplay debuted an unreleased track titled “Good Feelings” during a live performance in Rome. According to Rolling Stone, “Good […]
Iron Maiden Legends Finally Meet After Nearly 50 Years
Iron Maiden, one of the most enduring names in heavy metal, has a rich history that stretches back to the mid-1970s, thanks to bassist Steve Harris. However, a significant moment in the band’s legacy only recently occurred in 2024: the first-ever meeting between the two classic Maiden vocalists, Paul Di’Anno and Bruce Dickinson. This historic […]
Shania Twain to Host 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards at Grand Ole Opry
Country music’s association with the People’s Choice Awards brand continues to grow, entering its second year on September 26. The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards will air live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock, with the event hosted by none other than 100 million record-selling country superstar […]
This Day in Music History – July 15th
1952 – Patti Page made her TV debut in a summer replacement series for Perry Como. 1973 – Ray Davies announced that he was leaving The Kinks. He returned to the group within the week. 1978 – Bob Dylan performed before the largest open-air concert audience (for a single artist). About 200,000 fans turned out […]
Brian May Overcomes Insecurity to Create Queen’s “Hammer to Fall”
Brian May recently shared insights into his creative process and the challenge of overcoming insecurity when writing songs, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, featured on the 1984 album The Works, achieved significant success, hitting the Top 40 in the U.S. and the Top 20 in the U.K., and was famously […]
Blake Shelton Pays Tribute to Late Oak Ridge Boys Member Joe Bonsall
Blake Shelton is honoring the legacy of Joe Bonsall, a beloved member of the Oak Ridge Boys, who passed away this week at the age of 76 following a four-year battle with ALS. Bonsall’s death on Tuesday, July 9, was confirmed by a spokesperson for his family and announced by the Oak Ridge Boys on […]
Missy Elliott Celebrates Birthday with Dance Party in Downtown LA
Missy Elliott celebrated her 53rd birthday with a dance party in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, one night before she kicked off a two-night stand at Crypto.com Arena on her first-ever headlining tour. The event, titled “Party on the Plaza: An Out of This World Experience,” was a free public gathering aimed at teaching fans […]
Taylor Swift Celebrates Milestone 113th Show in Zurich
Taylor Swift just hit another milestone — her 113th show on the Eras Tour! On Tuesday, July 9, Zurich became the latest European city to be graced by the pop superstar’s record-breaking tour, after she played her first of two nights at Letzigrund Stadium. This concert marked her first-ever performance in Switzerland over her expansive, […]