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“I Love Your Voice. I Love Your Performance. I Love Your You.” — Lee Ann Womack Leaves ‘American Idol’ Finalist Hannah Harper in Tears

  • byMichael Thomas
Nobody expected one simple question to create one of the most emotional moments of the American Idol season.…
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Slipknot’s Clown Says He Needs Heart Surgery After Feeling Like He Was “Dying” on Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 8, 2026
Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan has revealed that doctors discovered he needs heart surgery after the band’s last…
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No Doubt Dust Off the Deep Cuts, Rarities and classic hits on One Night of Vegas Sphere Residency

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 8, 2026
No Doubt opened its Las Vegas Sphere residency with a show that felt equal parts comeback, tribute, and…
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Kelly Clarkson Heads Back to “The Voice” for Season 30

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 7, 2026
Kelly Clarkson is heading back to The Voice for Season 30, and the timing makes the move feel…
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Def Leppard say their 13th studio album is heading for an early 2027 release

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 7, 2026
Def Leppard are deep into work on their next studio album, and according to Joe Elliott, the band…
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The Real Reason So Many Bands Hated Touring With KISS!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 7, 2026
KISS had the kind of live show that could swallow an entire room. That was exactly the problem…
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“He Knew It Note for Note”: The 1972 Sabbath Song John Bonham Fell in Love With

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 7, 2026
John Bonham was already a towering figure in rock by the time Led Zeppelin took over the world,…
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“They Need To Work”: Sting Refuses To Leave His Fortune to His Children

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 7, 2026
Sting has made it clear that his fortune will not simply be handed over to his children. In…
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The 1972 Song Kate Bush Called “One of My Favourite Tracks Ever” that Inspired One of Her Most fascinating Covers

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 6, 2026
Kate Bush has always seemed to come from a slightly different planet than everyone else in pop music,…
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Deep Purple Announce “Splat!”, Their Heaviest Studio Album in Years

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 6, 2026
Deep Purple have announced a new studio album titled Splat!, due out on July 3, 2026 via earMUSIC.…
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DragonForce Add former lead vocalist of Arch Enemy Alissa White-Gluz as New Co-Vocalist With Marc Hudson

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 6, 2026
DragonForce have kicked off a new era by announcing that Alissa White-Gluz has joined the band as co-lead…
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“Deeply Unoriginal” and “Uniformed, Studded Leather Jacket Nonsense”: Lydon Blames the Ramones for Punk’s Downfall

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 6, 2026
John Lydon has spent decades making it clear that he never wanted punk to become a polite little…
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Post Malone, Meghan Trainor Face Serious Cases of ‘Blue Dot Fever’ as It Spreads to More Touring Artists

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 6, 2026
A new phrase is making the rounds in the live-music business: “Blue Dot Fever.” The term refers to…
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Watch Deftones dust off a rare live cover of The Smiths’ “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want”

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 6, 2026
Deftones pulled one of their deepest cuts back into the spotlight at Coachella 2024, surprising the crowd with…
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MGK Breaks Silence on the “FIX UR FACE” Line Fans Think Targeted Yungblud

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
Machine Gun Kelly has finally addressed the speculation around his new song “FIX UR FACE,” the Fred Durst…
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Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks Stun the Met Gala With a Rare Live Double Act

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
The 2026 Met Gala’s “Costume Art” theme delivered plenty of fashion, but the night’s biggest late-evening buzz came…
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Shinedown and Mötley Crüe to join American Idol Season 24 Finale Star-Packed Lineup

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
American Idol is heading into its Season 24 finale with a guest list that looks less like a…
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Five Finger Death Punch Announce January 2027 UK & Ireland Arena Tour.

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
Five Finger Death Punch have kicked off 2026 with a major live announcement: the Las Vegas hard rock…
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Jason Newsted Opens Up About His Throat Cancer Battle: “I Got My ‘Free And Clear’ About Three Weeks Ago”

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
Jason Newsted has revealed that he was diagnosed with throat cancer last year and underwent a procedure on…
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KELLIE PICKLER RETURNS TO AMERICAN IDOL STAGE WITH HANNAH HARPER FOR EMOTIONAL “A BROKEN WING” DUET

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
Kellie Pickler made a deeply emotional return to American Idol, stepping back onto the stage that first launched…
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“I Don’t Know Where I’d Be Without His Lyrics,”: Guns N’ Roses Names Freddie Mercury As the Greatest Frontman of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
Axl Rose has never been subtle about the artists who shaped him, but his admiration for Freddie Mercury…
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Greta Van Fleet fans panic after cryptic “Thanks for the wild ride” montage sparks breakup

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 5, 2026
Greta Van Fleet has set off a wave of speculation after posting a cryptic montage video that ends…
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Former Santana Lead Singer Alex Ligertwood Passes Away at 79

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 4, 2026
Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish singer best known for fronting Santana across several decades, has died at the age…
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Eagles Forced to End Festival Set Early After Reported “Medical Episode”

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 4, 2026
The Eagles made a rare return to a non-Sphere stage on Saturday night when they played the New…
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Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love” Was a Massive Hit—Despite the “Worst” Lyrics Ever

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 4, 2026
Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love” arrived in 1986 as more than just a single. It was…
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Rolling Stones Hint at New Album Foreign Tongues With Cryptic Teasers

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 4, 2026
The Rolling Stones appear to have quietly confirmed the title and artwork for their next studio album, and…
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“I’m Still Running Around Like a Lunatic”: Bruce Dickinson says his new solo live album is finally finished and is built as an “anti-AI” statement

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 3, 2026
Bruce Dickinson has never been an ordinary frontman, and his latest update sounds like another reminder of that.…
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“He Always Had a Surprise for Us”: The Bizarre Story of Brian Wilson’s Beach Boys 1976 Comeback

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 3, 2026
By the mid-1970s, Brian Wilson had become more of a myth than an active force within The Beach…
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Elton John Says Michael Jackson Was “A Disturbing Person to Be Around”

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 3, 2026
Elton John has never been one to soften his words, and when he reflected on his relationship with…
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“I Put That to Sleep Years Ago” — Dave Mustaine Says Metallica Feud Is Long Dead

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 3, 2026
Dave Mustaine is making it clear that his decision to revisit Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” on Megadeth’s final…
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On This Day in 1980, Joy Division Played Their Final Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
  • May 2, 2026
Joy Division’s final concert took place on May 2, 1980, at the High Hall, University of Birmingham, in…
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