Turnstile Sets a Free Washington Benefit Concert
The National Mall show closes the band’s Never Enough Tour Part 2 while supporting a humanitarian fundraising campaign.
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Christian Nodal’s ‘No Te Contaron Mal’ Hits 1 Billion Views
The regional Mexican hit joins ‘Adiós Amor’ in YouTube’s Billion Views Club eight years after its original release.
Aerosmith Sets Two Comeback Shows at the Hollywood Bowl
The limited Los Angeles return brings the classic lineup together with an all-star guest list on October 29 and November 1.
Netflix’s ‘Heartland’ Soundtrack Pulls Nashville Into the Story
The country-heavy album connects the film’s cast, Nashville mystery and original songs ahead of a same-day Netflix Music release.
Phish Sets Its 100th Madison Square Garden Show
The jam band’s December 30–January 2 stand will carry its long-running New York holiday tradition to a landmark performance.
Joan Jett Opens the Vault for ‘I Love Rock ’N Roll’ at 45
The Blackhearts’ restored 1980 studio session will anchor a December collection, following a Record Store Day vinyl preview.
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bass Persuades’ Falls From No. 1 to No. 157
The album’s 156-place slide is the steepest second-week fall for a release that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Origin Story Is Becoming a TV Series
The scripted project will follow two teenage friends chasing a record deal in Philadelphia’s late-1980s hip-hop scene.
AI Streaming Fraudster Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
The federal sentence turns a landmark streaming-fraud prosecution into a warning for an industry confronting bots and AI-generated catalogs.
Hayley Williams and Zedd Revive ‘Stay the Night’ After 12 Years
The surprise Hollywood Bowl reunion transformed the dance-pop hit into a stripped-back encore centered on piano and Williams’ vocals.