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King Stingray Announces Split with Lead Vocalist Ahead of Tour

King Stingray has announced the departure of lead vocalist Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu just as the band prepares to embark on their massive For The Dreams national tour. The announcement was shared via the band’s social media on March 19, confirming that Yunupiŋu, who co-founded the band in 2020, will no longer be part of the lineup. […]

Australia Falls Out of the Top 10 Global Music Markets for the First Time in Decades

Australia has fallen out of the top 10 global music markets for the first time in nearly three decades, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) latest Global Music Report. The annual report, released this week, ranks the world’s largest music markets based on recorded music revenues, with the United States, Japan, […]

Marty Callner, Acclaimed Music Video Director, Dies Aged 78

Marty Callner, the acclaimed director responsible for numerous music videos, concert specials, and stand-up performances, has passed away at the age of 78. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Callner’s representative Gail Parenteau confirmed that the director passed away at his home In Malibu from natural causes on Monday (March 17). Born in Chicago in 1946, Callner’s […]

Gloria Estefan Releases ‘Raíces,’ Lead Single & Video From Her First Spanish-Language Album in 18 Years

Gloria Estefan is ready to return to her roots with her first Spanish-language album in 18 years. First thing Thursday (March 20) — the start of the spring equinox — the Cuban-American superstar released the first single from the set, written by her producer-husband Emilio Estefan and aptly titled “Raíces” (Roots). “Always enjoy the moments because […]

Wet Leg Plot U.S. Return With New York City and Los Angeles Shows

British indie-rock duo Wet Leg are teasing a full-scale return, plotting their launch with a pair of upcoming U.S. dates. The group – which was formed in 2019 by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – announced their live return via a post on social media on Wednesday (March 19).  “Hey there neighbor,” they wrote. “Been […]

Guns N’ Roses Announce ‘Amicable’ Split With Longtime Drummer Frank Ferrer

After close to two decades together, Guns N’ Roses and drummer Frank Ferrer have parted ways, News of the band’s lineup shift was confirmed by the group in a statement released on Wednesday (March 19). “Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in their storied run,” the statement read. […]

Dua Lipa Covers Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Torn’ During Second Melbourne Show

Dua Lipa is continuing her tributes to iconic Australian artists as she tours throughout the continent this spring. Just a day after Lipa covered AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” during her Radical Optimism tour stop at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, the pop superstar continued the covers for night two at the venue. On Tuesday […]

SZA ‘Speechless’ Over ‘SOS’ Tying Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ Chart Record — And Now She Stands Alone (UPDATE)

UPDATE (March 19): A week after SZA’s SOS matched Michael Jackson’s Thriller with 79 nonconsecutive weeks each in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, the Grammy-winning Top Dawg/RCA singer-songwriter has broken that tie. Her SOS now boasts 80 weeks in the Billboard 200’s top 10. As noted in the original story below, no other Black artist has as many, or more, […]

Rod Stewart Extends Las Vegas Residency Into Fall 2025

Sir Rod Stewart is not done with Las Vegas. The ageless pop wonder announced another six-pack of residency shows at the Colosseum for this fall, extending his Sin City run yet again. “Las Vegas! You wanted more, so here we go—I’ve added more shows! I’ll be back at @colosseumatcp this September and October, Can’t wait to see […]