The Academy of Country Music has revealed more talent for the highly anticipated 18th ACM Honors, set for August 20 at The Pinnacle, Nashville’s newest high-tech venue. Joining the previously announced star-studded roster are rising artist Carter Faith, award-winning songwriter Ashley Gorley, genre-blending vocalist K. Michelle, and breakout star Tucker Wetmore. These additions round out […]
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Kelly Clarkson Focuses on Her Kids After Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death
Kelly Clarkson is putting motherhood first in the wake of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s passing. Blackstock, 48, died on August 7 after a private three-year battle with cancer, leaving behind two children, River (11) and Remington (9), whom he shared with Clarkson. A source close to the singer revealed that Clarkson had known about Blackstock’s […]
“Stans”: Eminem’s New Doc Shines a Spotlight on His Most Devoted Fans
Eminem returns to the big screen this week — not as the focal point, but as the thread binding together Stans, a raw and emotional documentary that shifts the spotlight to his fans. Directed by Steven Leckart and produced by Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, and Antoine Fuqua, the film explores the deep personal connections people have […]
This Day in Music History – August 8th
1960 – 25,000 copies of “Tell Laura I Love Her” were destroyed by Decca Records. It was said that the song was “too tasteless and vulgar for English sensibility.” 1970 – Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of blues singer Bessie Smith. Smith was one of Joplin’s idols. 1975 – Hank Williams, Jr. […]
Pierce The Veil Plot 2026 Return to Australia with Biggest Tour Yet
Pierce The Veil are gearing up for their grandest Australian tour yet, announcing a five-date run across the country in April 2026 as part of their globe-spanning I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The post-hardcore heavyweights will hit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth—performing in their largest Aussie venues to date. The tour supports their […]
ZZ Top Rocks Red Rocks: Blues Legends Prove Their Fire Still Burns Bright
Even after five decades of heavy riffs and bearded swagger, ZZ Top proved at Red Rocks Amphitheatre that they haven’t lost a single shred of their blues-rock magic. As part of their Elevation Tour, the Texas trio played to a packed crowd that ranged from lifelong fans to newcomers eager to witness rock royalty in […]
The 2025 MTV VMAs Are Here: See Who’s Leading the Pack
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet, with Lady Gaga leading the nominations pack with 12 nods — her third time topping the list. The pop icon scored recognition across major categories, including Video of the Year and Artist of the Year, largely for her […]
Willie Nelson Breathes New Life into Tom Waits’ “Last Leaf” with Soulful Cover
Willie Nelson continues to prove that age is just a number—and music is timeless. At a recent concert, the 91-year-old country icon delivered a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Tom Waits’ “Last Leaf,” leaving fans in awe. The cover, which originally appeared on his 2024 album Last Leaf on the Tree, showcases Nelson’s signature warmth and […]
Lady Gaga to Drop “Dead Dance” for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Joins Cast as Mysterious Nevermore Teacher
Fans’ eerie suspicions are finally coming to life—Lady Gaga is reportedly set to release a new single, “Dead Dance,” tied to her role in Wednesday Season 2. Two sources close to the production confirmed to Variety that the track will debut alongside the new season of the Tim Burton-directed Netflix hit, with both the song […]
Bob Rock Defends Metallica’s ‘Load’ Era: “You Can’t Make the Black Album Again”
Former Metallica producer Bob Rock is setting the record straight on one of the band’s most controversial eras. In a new interview on The Metallica Report, Rock looked back on the making of Load (1996) and Reload (1997), expressing pride in the sonic departure that sparked decades of fan debate. “I don’t follow the rules […]