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The Best Moments From KCON LA 2026 (So Far)

Los Angeles officially belongs to K-pop this weekend with KCON LA 2026, but the city has been deep in K-pop all week. This year’s KCON festival officially opened Friday (Aug. 14) at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Under the theme “Walk in SOUL CITY,” a play on the South Korean capital, festival […]

Ariana Grande Reclaims the London Stage After 7 Years: 5 Best Moments

‘Violent Fairy Pop Core’ reads the block-capitals slogan emblazoned across Ariana Grande’s new, hardcore-inspired merch line. It appears to be the singer’s personal embodiment of the sound and aesthetic of her latest LP, Petal, which arrived last month (July 29) and feels like a distillation of the music itself: equally ethereal and defiant, with guitar-driven, […]

Selena Gomez’s Attorney Calls Investor Fraud Lawsuit Allegations ‘Meritless’

Accusations that Selena Gomez duped investors into putting $1.2 million into mental health startup Wondermind are baseless, the star’s lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, says after Gomez was named in a lawsuit filed Thursday (Aug. 13). Rosengart will be filing a motion to dismiss claims made in the suit. Related Selena Gomez & Her Mental Health […]

‘The Greatest Showman’ Musical Sets London’s West End Premiere for 2027

The Greatest Showman is heading to London’s West End. On Friday (Aug. 14), Disney Theatrical Group announced that the stage adaptation of the hit 2017 film will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027. The announcement follows the production’s sold-out world premiere run earlier this year at Bristol Hippodrome. The news was revealed […]

Slipknot Cuts Ties With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30 Years

After nearly 30 years together, Slipknot is parting ways with keyboardist and DJ Sid Wilson. The news came in a since-deleted Instagram and website post from the Grammy-winning heavy metal band on Friday (Aug. 14) after weeks of speculation about Wilson’s status in the group. The statement remains posted on the Instagram account for Knotfest, […]

Here Are Events Marc Anthony, Feid, Karol G & More Latin Music Artists Are Joining in Support of Colombia and Venezuela Earthquake Relief

While Colombia grapples with the aftermath of its highest-magnitude earthquake recorded in the 21st century, the music industry is mobilizing to support relief efforts. Artists in the United States and Colombia are joining forces, using their influence and music to raise funds for organizations and communities that need support in rebuilding cities and assisting families […]

John Farnham’s ‘Whispering Jack’ Gets Special 40th Anniversary Release

Jack’s back, with a new, numbered vinyl and range of merchandise to mark a special occasion. John Farnham’s benchmark-setting 1986 album Whispering Jack enjoys the 40th anniversary treatment with an expanded edition pairing the original LP with the live recording, Whispering Jack Live In Concert. Recorded in Melbourne back in 1987, at the very peak […]

John Summit Adds L.A. Memorial Coliseum Show to His Arena Tour

John Summit has added a Los Angles date to his upcoming CTRL ESCAPE tour, and it’s a big one. The producer will play the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which has a capacity of roughly 77,500, on Dec. 12. A press release about the show advises that this will be Summit’s biggest headline show to date. […]

California Ticket Resale Cap Bill Fails to Move Forward

California’s most comprehensive ticketing bill to date, AB 1720, failed to make its way out of the state’s Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday (Aug. 13). The bill, originally introduced by state assembly member Matt Haney in February, would have made it illegal to resell a concert, theater, comedy or other live entertainment ticket (sports were […]