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From Martha to Diddy, Trial Sketch Artist Draws History Live From the Courtroom

The Hollywood Reporter - California · July 30, 2025

It was in the final moment of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ marathon federal trial when Elizabeth Williams found her eyes locked with the rap mogul for the first time. The career sketch artist had followed his movements in the courtroom, sometimes using...

BTS sets a new record for Korean artists on the Billboard 200 chart

allkpop ·

According to the latest Billboard chart released on July 29, BTS's live album 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE' entered the main album chart, Billboard 200, at No. 10. With this, BTS has now placed a total of eight albums in the chart’s Top...

Denton or Bust: Eli Young Band Ditches Nashville Noise for Their Rawest Record Yet (Exclusive)

American Songwriter · July 30, 2025

The Eli Young Band has come full circle—geographically and sonically—it just took two decades to make it happen. With their new album Strange Hours, the Texas trailblazers return not just to the bold creative independence that defined their early...

Premiere: Stream Cedarsmoke's New Single 'Picasso Blue'

Scenestr ·

Cedarsmoke are back with another lilting slow waltz through a multitude of genres as they lyrically mine Picasso's Blue Period. The Brisbane-Meanjin folk, alt. country band have been a fixture of the local scene for almost a decade, and are now...

Piano lessons and pandemic playdates usher in new era for Nashville-based artist Jamie Lidell

WNXP - Tennessee · July 31, 2025

British-born recording artist Jamie Lidell has lived in Nashville since 2010, but he’s been relatively under the radar during that time. Even fans of the man behind songs like “Multiply” might not realize he calls Music City home. During his time...

Taiwan band rocks Penang

The Malaysian Star · July 30, 2025

FANS chanted “Power Station”, sang along to the band’s tunes, screamed for an encore and waved their phone flashlights in sync with the music. The legendary Taiwanese rock duo enthralled fans at the Esplanade in George Town, Penang, by belting out...

Kesha Plots 2026 Australian Tour

The Music.com.au · July 30, 2025

More Kesha Kesha will return to Australia for her first headline tour in over a decade in February 2026, today announcing the eagerly awaited Australian leg of The Tits Out Tour. Following her recent sold-out “House of Kesha” show in Sydney and a...

Original Singer From Legendary Heavy Metal Band Dies at 69

The Daily Beast · July 30, 2025

Paul Mario Day, the original vocalist for heavy metal icons Iron Maiden, has passed away aged 69, his family has confirmed. Day, the first of four singers to front the iconic metal band, was initially invited to join Maiden in 1975 by bassist...

Jimmy Barnes Announces 'For The Working Class Man' 40th Anniversary Australian Tour

The Music.com.au · July 30, 2025

More Jimmy Barnes Can you believe it? For The Working Class Man has turned 40. Originally released in December 1985, Jimmy Barnes’ second solo album spawned the hit singles (and his anthem) Working Class Man, I’d Die To Be With You Tonight, Ride...

Full-time Park Rapids artist crochets 10 hours a day

Park Rapids Enterprise - Minnesota · July 30, 2025

When Kyler Hodgden crochets, her hands move so fast the stitches blur. It took three days for the full-time single mom and crocheter to fill a large tote to the brim with stuffed animals and dream catchers. Whenever Hodgden isn’t caring for her...

X Factor winner to release first album in over ten years as they make huge return to the music industry

Daily Mail · July 30, 2025

X Factor winner Leona Lewis is set to release her first album in over ten years. The singer, 40, who won the third series of the talent show in 2006, went on to achieve success in the music industry but chose to take an extended break and focus on...

Reggie Watts Announces Australian Tour For November 2025

Music Feeds · July 30, 2025

Reggie Watts has announced he will play a run of shows in Australia this coming November, marking his return to the country for the first time since his aptly-titled Finally Back In Australia tour in 2018. The award-winning American musician,...

The Wiggles branch out with the Tree of Wisdom on energetic new single

The Sector · July 30, 2025

Australia’s favourite children’s music group has released a fresh, high‑energy track featuring viral sensation the Tree of Wisdom, signalling the next phase of a cross‑generational Wiggles revival. The Wiggles surprised fans with the digital drop...

Rob Thomas heads on his first solo tour in over 5 years with new album, South Florida stop

WSVN 7 - Florida · July 31, 2025

He’s the voice behind some of the most iconic anthems of the late ’90s and early 2000s. He’s also the frontman of the band Matchbox Twenty. Yup, Rob Thomas is going on his first solo tour in more than five years and releasing a new album. Deco’s...

Big Time Rush movie that's 'totally different' from the show is in development, says band member James Maslow By Shania Russell

Entertainment Weekly ·

First they returned to the stage, and now they're coming back to our screens. 12 years after Big Time Rush ended on Nickelodeon, star James Maslow says the band is in talks to reprise their sitcom roles in a new movie. The actor and singer — who...

Biffy Clyro enters 'Hunting Season' with latest 'Futique' song

x99.5 - Florida · July 30, 2025

Biffy Clyro has shared a new song called "Hunting Season," a track off the band's upcoming album, Futique. The punky tune, which is out now via digital outlets, marks the second cut to be released from Futique, following lead single "A Little...

Sanguisugabogg Release Brutal NSFW Video for “Rotted Entanglement”

MetalSucks · July 30, 2025

Yeahhhhh, unless you’re among like-minded folks that don’t mind a little blood and gore in their music videos, then maybe don’t hit play on this one. Chances are if you’re in an office or a classroom or among gentle company, they won’t be able to...

Smitten Justin Trudeau spotted in crowd at Katy Perry's Montreal concert with his daughter after viral date

Daily Mail · July 31, 2025

In a move certain to get people talking, Justin Trudeau has now been spotted attending Katy Perry's concert just days after their unlikely date. Various posts circulating on social media show Justin watching Katy's latest show with his daughter...

Foo Fighters Bring on Nine Inch Nails Drummer IIan Rubin Ahead of Asia Tour

Billboard · July 31, 2025

The Foo Fighters have brought on Nine Inch Nails drummer IIan Rubin ahead of their upcoming tour across Indonesia, Singapore and Japan, Billboard has confirmed. As first reported by THR.com, Rubin replaces drummer Josh Freese, who parted ways with...

Dying Wish Unveil ‘Flesh Stays Together’, Single “I Know You’re Not Around” Out Now

MetalSucks · July 30, 2025

Oregon metalcore act Dying Wish are back and they’ve got a new slab of tunes coming your way in the form of their new album Flesh Stays Together. Due to be released on September 26 via SharpTone Records, this new record features the band’s latest...