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Musician Gusti Irwan Wibowo Dies at 25, Indonesian Artists Pay Tribute
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Musician Gusti Irwan Wibowo, known as Gustiwiw, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 25. News of his passing quickly spread on social media, where fellow artists and fans expressed their sorrow over the sudden...

Sakamoto Days anime part 2 reveals additional cast and ending theme song with new PV ahead of July 2025 premiere
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, the official staff unveiled a new promotional video for the Sakamoto Days anime part 2 during the show's advance screening. The short video revealed additional cast members and the details concerning the ending theme...

Wales rugby greats sing iconic song together to help famous Welsh club after historic season
London Welsh choir - 12 Lions legendsA a dozen former Wales and British and Irish Lions players belted out a Beach Boys classic as part of a fundraising effort for London Welsh – and the heartwarming choral rendition has been caught on camera....

How A Gone-But-Not-Forgotten Traverse City Diner Got Immortalized In A Country Song
It’s been gone 12 years, the man who built it passed away in 2022, and the building it occupied is now a real estate office. But while JP’s Hard Luck Diner is no longer part of Traverse City’s culinary scene, its legacy will live on in a unique...

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman episode 12: Release date and time, where to watch, and more
The highly anticipated From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman episode 12, premiering on June 22, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video at 12 am JST. Beryl confronts Rose in a dramatic forest showdown that promises to reveal her true intentions....

RECORDING: ECM Records Releases Single By Chick Corea Recorded At The Gilmore International Piano Festival
With Chick no longer with us, and Gary now retired, this is a singular document—both musically and personally meaningful. —Kirill Gerstein Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, announced today the premiere...

Zico joins legendary Japanese duo m-flo for new single 'EKO EKO'
Zico is teaming up with iconic Japanese duo m-flo for their 25th-anniversary project. Their new single, ‘EKO EKO’, will be released on June 18 at midnight. According to KOZ Entertainment, Zico was invited to collaborate on m-flo’s ‘loves’ series—a...

SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi sell out first fan concert during presale
SEVENTEEN members Hoshi and Woozi have sold out their first fan concert as a unit, once again confirming their explosive popularity. On June 14, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that all tickets for HOSHI X WOOZI FAN CONCERT [WARNING] – SEOUL were...

Ryan Reynolds' new Disney+ series release date and trailer as fans hail 'awesome' premise
A new series featuring Ryan Reynolds, which has fans brimming with anticipation, is set to premiere in just a few days. Reynolds, famed for his roles in Deadpool and Green Lantern, is embarking on a fresh adventure into the wild. His upcoming...

Tartan Allsorts join Yate choir for fundraising concert
The performance at St Mary's Church in Yate on Saturday, June 28, will help raise funds for the group's 2025 charity, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity. The Good Afternoon Choirs, started by Grenville Jones 16 years ago, have grown to 34...

Davido splashes over ₦1 billion on custom pendant for upcoming tour
Nigerian music superstar Davido has once again proven his affinity for luxury as he reportedly spent a staggering $750,000 — over ₦1 billion — on a new customised pendant in preparation for his forthcoming album tour. The pendant, a striking...

Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver and Unknown Mortal Orchestra release new music
Mumford and Sons, “Rushmere” The good: English folk rockers Mumford and Sons are back with their fifth album (first in seven years and first as a trio). The bad: Not exactly a bold leap forward, but not “bad.” The nitty gritty: After 2018’s...

'Fly Like an Eagle' To These Steve Miller Band 2025 Tour Stops
Tickets are already on sale via major platforms like StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Don’t wait too long though, shows are expected to sell out. This isn’t just any nostalgia tour. The band is rolling through with a fresh energy, including...

How this retrofitted church will bring the community together through song
"Being part of a choir or a band, which not everybody gets the chance to do, releases a whole bunch of positive endorphins and it's exhilarating, and is really great for mental health," Mr Jackson said.

Paul McCartney named The Beatles song he didn't want anything to do with
Paul McCartney can be a hard one to pin down under the spotlight. Unlike his former bandmate, John Lennon, who often took on the role of the more outspoken and brash of the two, McCartney is nown to be measured and self-preserved. McCartney is...

All Time Low shades Donald Trump military parade with defiant message at Warped Tour DC
All Time Low used their time on stage at Warped Tour to send a message of inclusivity. The festival took place on June 14, just miles away from President Donald Trump's military parade, where protestors turned out to defy the conservative...
Interview with Jordan Kurland, Co-Founder at Brilliant Corners Artist Management
Jordan Kurland is a co-founder and partner at Brilliant Corners Artist Management, which has offices in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle. The company represents a diverse array of musical artists including Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal...

524,000 fans attend BTS J-Hope's world tour: agency
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Around 54,000 fans attended BTS member J-Hope's recent two-day Seoul encore concert of his world tour, "Hope on the Stage," bringing total attendance for his world tour to over 520,000, his agency said Sunday. J-Hope...
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Drowned in drink and lost in legend: The forgotten genius of The Band’s Richard Manuel
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Ivan Cornejo fans crowd Phoenix concert on Mirada Tour
Editor's Note: Follow USA TODAY's live coverage of the "No Kings" protests on Saturday, June 14. As many Americans, including President Donald Trump, celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, others will hit the streets in protest....