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Former Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Killed in Prison Attack

Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of rock band Lostprophets and a convicted pedophile, was killed in a prison attack in the United Kingdom. He was 48. Watkins died on Saturday (Oct. 11) after reportedly being stabbed by another inmate at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in West Yorkshire, according to multiple U.K. news outlets. […]

Argentine Singer Fede Dorcaz Fatally Shot in Mexico Days Before TV Appearance

Argentine singer Fede Dorcaz was shot and killed in Mexico City just days before he was set to appear on a popular Mexican television dance competition. The 29-year-old, who was also an actor and model, was fatally shot on Thursday (Oct. 9) in what authorities believe was an attempted robbery, according to The Guardian. Dorcaz […]

Questlove Receives Peabody Trailblazer Award at L.A. Event: ‘Right Now, Joy Is an Act of Rebellion’

Musician, filmmaker and activist Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson received the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award on Friday (Oct. 10) at The Sun Rose Hotel in Los Angeles. Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson presented Questlove, 54, with the award, which “recognizes visionaries whose innovative storytelling styles impact culture and effect social change.” Previous recipients include Brunson […]

HYBE, JYP Entertainment Shares Eke Out Small Gains as Most Music Stocks Get Pummeled

Music stocks fell sharply this week amidst concerns about the ongoing U.S federal government shutdown, as President Trump’s latest threat to levy “massive” tariffs on goods produced in China dragged down markets on Friday (Oct. 10).  Only three stocks — Spotify, JYP Entertainment and HYBE — in the 19-company Billboard Global Music Index (BGMI) finished […]