Rock

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.

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.

Rush began a four-night residency at Madison Square Garden on July 28, 2026, marking the band's first New York City performance with new drummer Anika Nilles.

Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish musician and star of the film Once, has died at age 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday morning.

Country icon Willie Nelson issued an open letter on Tuesday, July 28, condemning the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the United States and within his hometown of Abbott, Texas.

David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen will reunite for a TED Talk in Fargo, North Dakota, this Thursday, July 30.

A stage musical adaptation of Prince’s iconic 1984 album and film Purple Rain is scheduled to premiere at New York City’s Majestic Theatre in April 2027.

Cult icon Sheri Moon Zombie released her debut single and music video, "I Love My Robot," on July 27, 2026. The project features production by Chris "Zeuss" Harris.

Carly Simon announced on Monday, July 27, that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is recovering from skin cancer surgery while preparing her first new album in over a decade.