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The Weeknd Debuts New Song "Tokyo" in Saitama, Teams Up with Yoko Takahashi on Evangelion Theme Song
The Weeknd premiered his new song "Tokyo" at his concert at Saitama's Belluna Dome, bringing out Yoko Takahashi and sampling the Evangelion theme song "A Cruel Angel's Thesis," with visuals helmed by NieR series director Yoko Taro.
New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45, Had Returned to Stage in Mobility Scooter
New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert has passed away from a rare adrenal cancer at age 45. Following brain surgery, he still completed a Tennessee show from a mobility scooter and worked on the band's latest album.
95-Year-Old William Shatner Belts Out "Enter Sandman," Heavy Metal Debut Warms Up Crowd for Riot Fest
"Star Trek" actor William Shatner performed six songs at Chicago's Park West, covering Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Motörhead, as a warm-up show ahead of his official Riot Fest performance the next day.
Gnarls Barkley Returns After 18 Years, Answering the Silence with a "Final Chapter" Tour
CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse's Gnarls Barkley have announced the "To Whom It Still Concerns" tour, kicking off in North America in November with four UK dates added in December—marking their first tour since 2008.
Support Acts and Backing Band All Quit — Ed Sheeran Calls Philly Show "Best Performance of My Life"
After Macklemore was pulled from the tour over comments about Palestine, Ed Sheeran's support acts and backing band dropped out one after another. At the September 19 Philadelphia show, he scrambled to bring in musicians who learned the setlist in just three days, and read a lengthy statement off a teleprompter on stage.
Bassist Rushed to Hospital, Papa Roach Cancels Louder Than Life Set Last Minute
Papa Roach bassist Tobin Esperance is unable to perform due to a health "emergency," forcing the band to cancel their headline set at the Louder Than Life festival on September 19. They've announced a return to the stage in November.
Toronto Show Cancelled, Angus Young Signs Autographs — Including on a Baby — at PWR/UP Pop-Up
AC/DC's Toronto show was cancelled after storm damage to the venue, so Angus Young made an appearance at the PWR/UP pop-up event to make it up to fans — and video footage caught him signing an autograph on a baby.
Ken Casey Speaks Out on Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Fallout: "Tour Partners Shouldn't Be Treated That Way"
Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey has weighed in on Macklemore's ouster from Ed Sheeran's tour, saying Sheeran's handling of the situation "felt wrong," and drawing on his own band's experience to speak to the loyalty owed between touring acts.
Dolly Parton's Pre-Recorded Award Speech Was Meant to Fill In for Her Absence—Overnight It Became Her Final Words, Leaving the Room Speechless
Dolly Parton accepted her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americana Honors & Awards via pre-recorded video—originally just a stand-in for her absence, but after her passing last month, it unexpectedly became her final message, leaving the entire audience in stunned silence.
'Spring Awakening' Composer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning musician behind 'Spring Awakening,' has died at a Manhattan hospital from organ failure, with former castmates like Lea Michele paying tribute online.
Damon Albarn Raises Palestinian Flag, Tells Gorillaz US Tour Crowd "Don't Stay Neutral"
Gorillaz kicked off their 2026 North American tour at Orlando's Kia Center on September 17, where Damon Albarn took a Palestinian flag handed up by a fan and held it high, urging the audience not to stay neutral on the issue.
Madonna Teams Up With Charli XCX for "Danceteria Afterhours," From Apparent Beef to Paris Photo Op
Madonna is reworking "Danceteria" from her own album *Confessions II*, bringing in Charli XCX for a new version dropping September 24. The teaser shows the two dancing opposite each other in a white studio.
Daydream Plus Brings Their NES Cartridge Album to Streaming, So You Finally Don't Need a Console to Hear the 8-Bit Remix
Emo math-rock band Daydream Plus's video game remix album "Extended Forecast" was originally only available as an NES cartridge — now it's officially on streaming platforms, and the cartridge has announced a second restock.
Talking Heads Reunite for Rare Joint Appearance — Recording Conversation for New SiriusXM Channel, Hosted by Este Haim
SiriusXM is launching a new channel, Talking Heads Radio, and all four band members will gather in New York on September 28 to record a conversation hosted by Este Haim. It marks just their second public appearance together in two years, following David Byrne's long-standing reluctance about the idea of a reunion.
Interpol and Queens Of The Stone Age Team Up for 2027 Mexico City Stadium Show
Interpol and Josh Homme's Queens Of The Stone Age have announced a three-city Mexico tour for March 2027, with The Black Angels opening. Tickets go on sale September 25.
Google Mistakenly Reports Billy Joel's Death, Manager Personally Clarifies: He's Alive and Well
Google Search briefly showed that 77-year-old Billy Joel had died on September 17, sparking panic online. His publicist Claire Mercuri quickly confirmed it was a system error and that he's doing fine.
Hayley Williams Brings Out Rico Nasty for First Live "Airplanes" Performance in 16 Years
Hayley Williams brought out Rico Nasty for an encore surprise at Forest Hills Stadium in New York, teaming up on B.o.B's classic hit "Airplanes" — marking her first live performance of the song in 16 years.
Charli XCX Adds Second London O2 Show, 2027 Tour Now Seven Dates — But She's Already Set Her Limits
Charli XCX has added a February 20 date at London's O2 Arena for her 2027 "Music, Fashion, Film" tour, expanding the run to seven shows, after previously addressing criticism over having too few dates.
After Entire Opening Lineup Quits, Guitar Center Is Still Holding Contest for Unknown Act to Open for Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran's tour openers have dropped out one by one following the Macklemore replacement controversy, but a Guitar Center contest searching for an unknown opening act is still open for entries — with some awkward timing.
Fontaines D.C. Land First-Ever Feature Collab—And It's Rosalía, Not the Lana Del Rey Grian Chatten Can't Stop Talking About
Fontaines D.C. have revealed the full tracklist for their fifth album, "Dopamine Chamber." Frontman Grian Chatten has spent years saying he wants to work with Lana Del Rey, but the band's first-ever guest feature went to Rosalía instead. The album drops October 16.
Hayley Williams Backs Departing Artists with Opening Set, Adding to Macklemore's Ed Sheeran Tour Exit Fallout
After the mass exodus of Ed Sheeran's tour openers, Hayley Williams loaded her own New York show's opening set with songs from every artist who walked away, making her stance clear through music alone.
MUNA Guitarist Naomi McPherson to Miss Opening Tour Dates to Be with Mother Battling Terminal Cancer
MUNA has confirmed that member Naomi McPherson will miss the opening shows of the "Gets So Hot" tour to stay home with her mother, Harriet, who is battling terminal cancer, with Lou Roy stepping in to fill in.
'The Celebrity Traitors' Season 2 Premieres in October, 22-Person Cast Spans Hollywood to Academia
BBC has announced that "The Celebrity Traitors" Season 2 will premiere on October 1st, bringing together Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, and a math professor to scheme against one another. Host Claudia Winkleman teases: "There's already a killer among you."
The Great Escape Announces London Preview Shows: Bathing Suits Lead the Charge Ahead of 2027 Brighton Lineup
With the official 2027 Brighton lineup for The Great Escape, the UK's leading emerging music showcase, yet to be revealed, the festival is kicking things off early with seven "First Fifty" preview shows in Hackney, London — headlined by this year's Steve Strange Award winner, Bathing Suits.