Zach Bryan Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt at Gillette Stadium
The country star’s concert attire carried extra weight at a venue already central to a public dispute over artist speech and Macklemore’s tour exit.
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Olivia Dean’s ‘I’ve Seen It’ Faces Copyright Lawsuit
The complaint targets three music companies and alleges melodic copying, while Dean and her co-writers are not currently named as defendants.
RAYE, Florence + The Machine Lead 2026 Mercury Prize Performers
Ten live performances will bring most of the 12-album shortlist to Newcastle, while films will represent Dave and Paul McCartney.
Megan Thee Stallion Opens Her ‘Act III’ Era With ‘Tina Tuesday Freestyle’
The new freestyle reconnects Megan with her Tina Snow persona and offers the clearest musical signal yet of her coming ‘Act III’ project.
Troye Sivan Explains the Women Behind ‘She’s the Best’
The pop star says women have long provided the safety and creative community that inspired his fourth studio album.
Monsieur Periné Announces an Indefinite Hiatus After Nearly 20 Years
The Colombian group will complete eight concerts before beginning an open-ended break, with no timetable yet for a reunion.
Billy Joel Expands ‘Turnstiles’ With 54 Unreleased Tracks
The five-disc collection revisits Joel’s return to New York with demos, rare concerts, an unheard song and a restored 1976 film.
Roger Waters’ Legacy Show Sets 58-Date North American Tour
Harry Waters will lead the band through Pink Floyd’s 1970s catalog, while his father directs the concept without joining the touring lineup.
Todd Rundgren Reignites the Taylor Swift Debate
The veteran songwriter called Swift’s work mediocre while also acknowledging her role-model status and multigenerational audience.
Ferg Says His Name Change Is About Growth, Not Disrespect
The Harlem rapper says his shared history with A$AP Mob still matters, but his shortened stage name gives him room to pursue an independent path.