Music News

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has called on fans to support former guitarist Chris Holmes as he battles prostate cancer and faces significant medical debt in France.

Kylie Minogue joined Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in Brighton on Friday to perform their 1995 duet "Where the Wild Roses Grow" for the first time since 2019.

Patti Smith met with Pope Leo XIV for a 40-minute private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Smashing Pumpkins headlined Lollapalooza on July 31, featuring surprise guest appearances by Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud during their first headlining slot at the festival in 32 years.

Turntablist Sid Wilson has been permanently removed from the metal band Slipknot. Reports indicate he was notified of his dismissal on Friday afternoon, July 31.

Ohio metalcore outfit Miss May I will release their new studio album No Place For Me on October 2 through Solid State Records, debuting the music video for lead single "Hand Me A Halo."

Slayyyter has released her new single "Brand New Chanel$" alongside a self-directed music video to coincide with the launch of her Worst Girl in the World tour.

Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album, Petal, on Friday, July 31, alongside a cinematic music video for the title track featuring a gory confrontation with fictional executives.

Boy George has withdrawn from the London West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar following the release of his controversial AI-generated song, "We Will Dance Again."

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee recently addressed the band's legal dispute with founding guitarist Mick Mars during an appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast.