Behind the Music

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former talent manager, dies at 48 after three-year cancer battle.

Carey learns about Katy Perry’s Blue Origin space trip months later and delivers a priceless, deadpan reaction live.

Eminem delivered heartfelt message to fans during surprise appearance at Stans documentary premiere.

BBC confirms ‘Coming Home’, a deeply personal Ozzy Osbourne doc featuring final concert and intimate family moments.

Lars Ulrich teases a 2026 Sphere residency and Super Bowl halftime dream gig as Metallica's ambitions heat up.

Despite a 20-year sentence threat, Diddy eyes a Madison Square Garden show from behind bars, sparking disbelief.

Viewers praise Zara Larsson's vocals, questioning why she is opening for Tate McRae instead of being the main act.

Bighit Music has unveiled its new boy group Cortis, debuting August 18 with teaser, video and social media launch.

Metallica celebrates launch of new SiriusXM channel Maximum Metallica with exclusive live concert in Amagansett.

Fans decry BLACKPINK’s Lisa's 'Best K-pop' VMAs nomination for"'Born Again" as it has no Korean artists or lyrics.

Mel C shares Spice Girls divide, revealing Victoria and Geri are excluded from some WhatsApp chats.

Fans were stunned to see Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse ditch VIP seats to enjoy Oasis from the stands.

Pop star Conor Maynard reveals terrifying hospital dash and months of agony after secret spinal issue worsens.

David Byrne collaborates with Hayley Williams on original song for Netflix’s animated Roald Dahl adaptation 'Twits'.

Lady Gaga faces backlash after ageist, misogynistic fan comments targeting Madonna and Katy Perry appear.

Rihanna’s postponed 2025 London shows are reportedly back on for 2026, marking Anti's 10-year anniversary.

Metro Boomin defends A Futuristic Summa mixtape, calling out critics and saying it's not meant for casual rap fans.

Fans believe Beyoncé is teasing Act III with a new Levi’s ad that may hint at a shift towards rock music.

Trump praised Sydney Sweeney’s ad campaign while reigniting his feud with Taylor Swift over her political stance.

Fan collapses on stage during Katy Perry’s Detroit concert; singer leads prayer and gives health update.

DJ Calvin Harris and wife Vick Hope announce birth of son Micah following at-home water birth on July 20.

Chappell Roan says her second album is years away, “Even if I lived in the studio, it wouldn’t come faster.”

New photos from Dua Lipa’s festival gig have fans convinced Shawn Mendes may be dating his longtime collaborator.

Olivia Rodrigo ends her GUTS tour at Osheaga 2025 wearing a “3” shirt, fuelling speculation of a third album.

TWICE’s microphones were cut off at Lollapalooza after staying on stage during encore chants.

Sabrina Carpenter jokingly arrested TWICE’s Sana, Jihyo, and Momo at Lollapalooza 2025.

KATSEYE stunned Lollapalooza 2025 with “Gabriela” and “M.I.A.”, drawing the largest crowd for an early daytime set.

Soulja Boy was arrested in Los Angeles after police found a firearm in a vehicle during an early morning traffic stop.

Jessie J shares health update after being hospitalized for an infection, revealing difficulties with breathing.

Halsey announces BADLANDS 10th anniversary reissue with unreleased demos and live recordings.

Rüfüs Du Sol, Doechii, Orion Sun, and more delivered standout performances on Day 3 of Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago.

During her Osheaga set, Doechii paused the music to demand justice, ‘Free Palestine,’ she declared without hesitation.

Olivia Rodrigo rocked Lollapalooza with surprise guest Weezer, performing ‘Buddy Holly’ and ‘Say It Ain’t So’ live.

Dua Lipa surprised fans in Kosovo by performing a duet with her father at her Sunnyhill Festival last night.

Thousands of K‑pop fans gather in downtown LA as KCON 2025 returns.

Hayley Williams pulled 17 songs from her site, only to re-release them, not as an album, but as standalone singles.

Ed Sheeran teases an angry new breakup track with lookalike Rupert Grint lip-syncing in matching clothes.

Demi Lovato returns to pop with fiery new single Fast, launching her ninth album produced by hitmaker Zhone.

Dom Dolla set Lollapalooza stage records after a private jet rescue from Ibiza saved him from a missed show.

Chappell Roan releases “The Subway,” sparking an outpouring of emotional reactions from fans on X ahead of the video.

PartyNextDoor teams up with Fortnite, OVO Sound, and Sony for a dynamic virtual concert event debuting August 1.

Justin Timberlake opens up about his Lyme disease battle after struggling with pain and fatigue during his world tour.

Brad Paisley brings police onstage for comedic performance of Mr. Policeman at Bridgeport and Wilmington shows.

Foo Fighters have named Ilan Rubin as their new drummer after Josh Freese's exit.

Demi Lovato revisits froyo shop she publicly criticised in 2021, this time to hype her new single ‘Fast’.

Lofi Girl, YouTube’s iconic lo-fi study stream star, graduates after 7 years of inspiring chill productivity.

Chris Brown and Live Nation sued by Breezy Swimwear, alleging tour name infringes on their trademarked event.

Akon accuses Be.I of fraud as former associate blames feud on woman and failed Akon City project.

Hayley Williams deleted her surprise solo album ‘Ego’ from her website, leaving fans confused and theories swirling.

Fans pay tribute to late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne during Birmingham funeral procession.