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Ariana Grande plans to take a break from public-facing work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends September 1 and has withdrawn from a planned 2027 London production of Sunday in the Park with George.
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Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise appearance during The Smashing Pumpkins' Lollapalooza set, joining the Chicago band for a…
Cardi B has released the surprise single AH HA, a sharp, playful return produced by DJ SwanQo after…
Reba McEntire’s first Madison Square Garden headlining performance is now available as a PBS concert special featuring career-spanning…
Lollapalooza 2026 has opened in Grant Park, with major performances streaming live on Hulu and Disney+ through Sunday.
The Philip Glass Ensemble will mark 50 years of Einstein on the Beach with concerts, while a new…
Tony Iommi has announced From the Dark, his first solo album since 2005, and released the official video…
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James Hetfield, american musician (born 1963), was born on this day in 1963.
Arthur Lee (musician), american rock musician (1945–2006), died on this day in 2006.
Peter Thorup, musical artist, died on this day in 2007.
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