Composer George Fenton Dies at 76
The acclaimed British composer brought a distinctive emotional range to films, television dramas and landmark nature documentaries.
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Brian May Says Queen’s Touring Era Is Over After 50 Years
The guitarist is stepping away from traditional tours while keeping the door open to a more immersive Queen experience.
Doechii and Phoebe Bridgers Lead Primavera Sound 2027
The Barcelona festival’s 25th-anniversary bill spans rap, indie rock, electronic music and experimental pop.
Chance the Rapper Is Considering Becoming ‘The Rapper’
The Chicago artist says “The Rapper” would reflect his devotion to language and performance while creating more distance from his private life.
Zach Bryan Sets Gillette Stadium Attendance Record
The country singer’s second Foxborough concert delivered a venue milestone and extended a record-setting chapter in his stadium touring run.
Turnstile Brings Hardcore Back to ‘SNL’ After 45 Years
The Baltimore band performed “BIRDS” and an “I CARE”/“DULL” medley in a landmark booking that nodded to Fear’s infamous 1981 set.
Glastonbury 2027 General Tickets Sell Out in 42 Minutes
The Worthy Farm festival sold its full general allocation before announcing a lineup, with unsuccessful fans now looking toward the spring resale.
Dave Grohl Dedicates ‘My Hero’ at Power to the People Festival
The Foo Fighters set paired a pointed dedication with reflections on Grohl’s mother, political campaigning and face-to-face connection.
Dave Grohl Joins AC/DC for ‘Highway to Hell’ at Tour Finale
The Foo Fighters frontman fulfilled a childhood dream during AC/DC’s final scheduled stop on the Power Up Tour.
Bernie Sanders and AOC Introduce The Strokes at Queens Homecoming Show
The New York lawmakers linked the hometown performance to voting and social causes before the band took the stage in Flushing Meadows.