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Turn up the volume with Adam Music Project's new single "Powered Up"
Adam Music Project (A.M.P.) charges into battle with their electrifying new track “Powered Up,” a genre-blending anthem inspired by the iconic energy of the Mega Man video game universe. Known for their fusion of rock n roll and gaming culture,...

Who is Jimalita Tillman? The arts leader suing Shannon Sharpe over Usher concert defamation
Jimalita Tillman, a prominent arts executive known for her work at Chicago's Harold Washington Cultural Center, is suing Shannon Sharpe for defamation (Image via IG) Jimalita Tillman isn’t just a name caught in the whirlwind of celebrity...

The Isley Brothers replacing Steve Miller Band at Live at the Garden
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Isley Brothers will replace the Steve Miller Band in the Memphis Botanic Garden's Live at the Garden 2025 concert series. The Memphis Botanic Garden announced the change Friday. The Isley Brothers will take the stage at Radian...

Brighton to Open St. Paul Pocket Park, Launch Sculpture Tour
Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com The City of Brighton is inviting the community to the Grand Opening of St. Paul Pocket Park and launch of the 2025 Brighton Sculpture Tour on the evening of Friday, August 15. According to a release, "This dual...

‘Failure can be more powerful than success,’ JP Saxe opens up as he cancels upcoming tour following emotional appeal
Toronto singer-songwriter JP Saxe is officially cancelling his upcoming tour days after warning fans that the show likely wouldn’t go on if a minimum of 20,000 tickets weren’t sold within 48 hours. The musician took to social media on Tuesday to...

The Two Lips Share Dreamy Single ‘clue’
LA indie pop duo The Two Lips have shared their new single ‘clue’. It’s been a hectic summer for the band, who breezed into London to support Sabrina Carpenter at her epic BST Hyde Park show. Announcing – and promptly selling out – a tiny...

Stevie Nicks, 77, sparks health concerns as she pulls out of tour dates due to injury
By BRIAN MARKS Published: 19:45 EDT, 1 August 2025 | Updated: 19:52 EDT, 1 August 2025 Stevie Nicks announced on Friday that she was canceling all of her concerts scheduled for August and September. The 77-year-old Fleetwood Mac singer shared a...

BTS’ Jin Soars High on His 1st Solo Tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR: Here Are 5 Memorable Moments From the Show
Two months ago, BTS’ Jin high-fived 1000 lucky fans (affectionately known as ARMY) at Webster Hall in New York City. Though it might have been very brief, the interactions were incredibly special. People cried, immediately FaceTimed their friends,...

Watch video for Papa Roach’s ‘BRAINDEAD’ single
Papa Roach has premiered the video for their single “BRAINDEAD.” The clip finds frontman Jacoby Shaddix imprisoned in a mental institution. We also see shots of the “Last Resort” outfit rocking out in a padded cell. You can watch the “BRAINDEAD”...

Gabby Barrett Flips The Breakup Script In New Song, ‘The Easy Part’
“In some ways, it feels like a distant cousin to ‘I Hope,'” she explains. Gabby Barrett is back with a brand-new song, “The Easy Part,” and this time, she’s not holding back on delivering the truth. The songstress is taking the familiar narrative...

Levi Kreis to make Harriman the first stop on Home for the Holidays tour
Tony award winning actor and singer Levi Kreis is set to begin his annual Home for the Holidays music tour, starting in Harriman at the Princess Theater on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. This years run of the tour marks the first time...

Safaree Called “Poster Boy For Deadbeat Dads” By Erica Mena Over Chris Brown Concert Antics
Erica Mena called out Safaree Samuels over his antics at a Chris Brown concert while allegedly dodging child support and parental duties. Erica Mena tore into Safaree Samuels after he posted videos from a Chris Brown concert in Miami, calling him...

NEZCC invites applications for Young Talent Artistes Award
Dimapur, August 1 (MExN): North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Dimapur has invited applications for Young Talent Artistes Award for the year 2023-24, 2024-25 & 2025-26 from outstanding candidates in...

I Can't Believe Tom Cruise Just Saw The Band Who Once Called Him "A Little F***er"
Tom Cruise may hold on to helicopters while doing stunts, but he doesn't hold onto grudges, because he recently attended the show of one band whose members insulted him. Cruise has been making movies since the early '80s, and he's carved out one...

For the sake of the song, Mikey Jerome brings a songwriter showcase to Project Barley
by Gavin Heaney You might recognize Mikey Jerome as the happy go lucky, teddy bear of a bartender at Hennessey’s. Although he’s quick with a joke or to light up your stoke, there’s someplace he’d rather be and that is writing a song. “No one’s...

Local resident is looking to bring Filipino artists to SL
Chastin Martel Lakeside Leader Odessa Gilborion is looking to bring more Filipino artists to Slave Lake in the future. She is the owner of Odessa’s Apparel and manages a production company called Prime Fortune Talents Events (PFTE). PFTE...

Review: Lincoln Center’s Festival Orchestra Concert Is Mostly Mozart under Maestro Glover
“Timeless Transformations” is a key theme of the Lincoln Festival Orchestra’s season at Geffen Hall this year (itself transformed from Avery Fisher Hall and, earlier, Philharmonic Hall). It certainly ran rampant last weekend, as British conductor...

This Pop Music Icon Just Soft Launched Their First Tour In 6 Years
After a long hiatus, it sounds like a major pop star may be hitting the road next year. Musicians often have a funny relationship with touring. Many relish the opportunity to share their songs live and revel in the audience's participation. Still,...

Animals as Leaders Drummer Matt Garstka Suffers ‘Serious Injuy’ Forcing Band to Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates
Animals as Leaders have announced that they are cancelling some of their upcoming tour dates overseas, due to drummer Matt Garstka sustaining a “serious” injury that required him to have surgery. In a video statement, Gastka spoke to fans, showing...

2,300-year-old ice mummy’s tattoos unlock secret to exquisite ancient artistry
Archaeologists have used new high-resolution digital imaging to study tattoos on a 2,300-year-old “ice mummy” from Siberia’s Pazyryk culture. The technology allowed them to move beyond old drawings and study the craftsmanship behind the ancient...