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Foster the People Drummer Mark Pontius Exits the Band

On Wednesday (Oct. 13), Foster the People drummer Mark Pontius announced that he was leaving the band after 11 years. The news was posted on the band’s socials as “A statement from Mark Pontius.” “I’ve struggled with finding the words to begin this announcement so I guess I’ll just rip off the band-aid and say that […]

Looking Ahead: A Release Calendar for Upcoming Albums

With more and more music released each year, it’s a near-impossible task to keep track of everything that’s coming. From pop to hip-hop to alternative to K-pop to country, the choices made available feel endless — not to mention vinyl, re-releases and collectible editions. Below, check out Billboard’s running calendar of upcoming releases to make […]

Coachella No Longer Requires Vaccine at 2022 Festival

After producing more than a dozen festivals over the course of the past few months, executives with AEG Presents have decided to reverse course and allow unvaccinated fans to attend next year’s Coachella — if they can show they have tested negative for COVID-19 72 hours prior to the event. “After seeing first-hand the low […]