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CultureChris Lake Brings Travis Kelce On Stage at Sold-Out LA Show
Travis Kelce joined Chris Lake at LA Historic Park, where Lake recently remixed Taylor Swift's 'Opalite.'
June 22, 2026
CultureToñita Fest 2026 Returns to Brooklyn With Los Mirlos and Calma Carmona
The free street festival hits Williamsburg again on June 28 with a full day of Latin music and community programming.
June 19, 2026
CultureObama Presidential Center Grand Opening Features Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, Tems and More
The Chicago ceremony on June 18 brings together a stacked lineup of global music icons for a historic opening.
June 17, 2026
CultureTaylor Swift and HAIM Wore Custom Knicks Jerseys at NBA Finals Game Four
Taylor Swift, Este, and Alana Haim celebrated the Knicks' historic comeback in punny custom tees at Madison Square Garden.
June 15, 2026
CultureKaty Perry, LISA, Anitta and More Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium
Katy Perry led a global lineup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony in Inglewood on June 12.
June 15, 2026
CultureMickey Guyton Sings National Anthem at 2026 NBA Finals Game 5
Mickey Guyton brought her country twang to the NBA Finals stage in San Antonio on June 13.
June 15, 2026
CultureMichael Jackson Biopic Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic of All Time
The Jaafar Jackson-led film surpasses Bohemian Rhapsody with over $911 million worldwide.
June 15, 2026
CultureLil Uzi Vert, North West, and Chief Keef Lead Summer Smash 2026 Day One
Summer Smash 2026 opened in Chicago with Lil Uzi Vert teasing a new album and North West making her festival debut.
June 15, 2026
CultureBad Bunny and Adidas Drop Vivid Red Ballerina Sneaker Inspired by Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny's latest Adidas Ballerina colorway pulls from Puerto Rican Flamboyán tree folklore and drops May 30.
May 30, 2026
CultureThe Weeknd Presents at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took anime of the year as The Weeknd joined a star-studded presenter lineup.
May 25, 2026
CultureA$AP Rocky and Puma Drop the Mostro 3D Mule After NYFW Debut
A$AP Rocky's latest Puma collab brings brutalist 3D-printed footwear to the public for $250.
May 22, 2026
Culture2026 American Music Awards Performers Revealed Including BTS Karol G Teyana Taylor
The 52nd AMAs air May 25 on CBS with a stacked lineup of current artists and heritage acts.
May 22, 2026
CultureFelipe Pantone and Etai LA Unite for LA Exhibition This Summer
Parallel Practices opens at albertz benda Los Angeles on July 17, bringing kinetic art and luxury design together.
May 21, 2026
CultureSlayyyter Makes TV Debut on Fallon Behind New Album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA
Slayyyter performed 'DANCE...' on The Tonight Show, marking her first-ever televised appearance.
May 21, 2026
CultureChappell Roan and Orville Peck to Receive 2026 Elton John Impact Awards
Chappell Roan, Orville Peck, and Melissa Etheridge are among six LGBTQ+ icons honored in a new podcast awards series.
May 19, 2026
CulturePaul McCartney and Chad Smith Crash Will Ferrell SNL Monologue
McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith stole the SNL Season 51 finale monologue from host Will Ferrell.
May 19, 2026
CultureCardi B Leads 2026 BET Awards Nominations With Six Nods
Cardi B tops the 2026 BET Awards nominations list, with Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist close behind.
May 19, 2026
CultureMariah the Scientist Wins Rising Star Award at Billboard Women in Music 2026
Mariah the Scientist made her award show performance debut and took home the Rising Star Award at Billboard Women in Music 2026.
May 18, 2026
CultureKendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and will.i.am Back Compton High School Rebuild
Three Compton-connected artists show up for Centennial High School groundbreaking ceremony.
May 18, 2026
CultureDaddy Yankee Surprises Fans at Ed Sheeran Concert in Puerto Rico
Daddy Yankee joined Ed Sheeran on stage in San Juan, marking his first Coliseo performance since his 2023 farewell shows.
May 17, 2026
CultureBeyonce, Taylor Swift, and Weezer Recordings Enter National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress adds 25 recordings to its permanent archive, including Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Weezer.
May 15, 2026
CultureShania Twain to Host 61st ACM Awards and Tease New Album
Shania Twain hosts the 2026 ACM Awards on May 17, with surprises and a new studio album on the way.
May 12, 2026
CultureThe Beatles Museum at 3 Savile Row Opens in London Next Year
The first officially sanctioned Beatles museum will open inside the historic Savile Row recording and rooftop concert site.
May 12, 2026
CultureRiley Green Joins The Voice Season 30 as Country Coach
Riley Green announced as a coach for NBC's The Voice Season 30, joining Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine.
May 11, 2026
CultureGrammy Hall of Fame Gala 2026: Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, and George Clinton
The 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala honored 14 recordings, with standout moments from Janet Jackson and Erykah Badu.
May 10, 2026
CultureRolling Loud Movie Trailer Debuts Featuring Travis Scott and Owen Wilson
The Rolling Loud film drops its first trailer, with a theater release set for October 2, 2026.
May 10, 2026
CultureJanet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
Janet Jackson and producer Jimmy Jam accepted the Grammy Hall of Fame honor for Rhythm Nation 1814 at the 2026 gala.
May 10, 2026
CulturePhoebe Bridgers Debuts New Songs at Roswell New Mexico Pop-Up Show
Bridgers played her first show in three years, previewing new material at a surprise Roswell pop-up.
May 9, 2026
CultureDua Lipa Joins Tame Impala Onstage at London O2 Arena
Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance at Tame Impala's O2 Arena show, performing 'Houdini' and new collab 'After Thought'.
May 9, 2026
CultureKaty Perry, Future, Tyla and More to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies
A global roster of artists is set to headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
May 8, 2026
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Avery Anna Wins 2026 ACM New Female Artist of the Year Award
Warner Music Nashville's Avery Anna takes home the ACM's top honor for new female country artists.
May 6, 2026
CultureBad Bunny Met Gala Old-Age Look Was Made by Mike Marino
Prosthetics artist Mike Marino explains how he transformed Bad Bunny into a distinguished elder for the 2026 Met Gala.
May 6, 2026
CultureUnder Armour Signs as Official Performance Apparel Partner for Rolling Loud 2026
Under Armour becomes the exclusive apparel sponsor for Rolling Loud's 2026 Orlando festival featuring Playboi Carti and Don Toliver.
May 5, 2026
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Teddy Swims Joins 2026 American Music Awards Performer Lineup
Teddy Swims is set to perform at the 2026 AMAs on CBS, nominated for collaboration of the year.
May 5, 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks Perform Landslide Together at Met Gala
Sabrina Carpenter joined Stevie Nicks for a live duet of Fleetwood Mac's 'Landslide' at the 2026 Met Gala.
May 5, 2026
CultureBeyoncé Returns to the Met Gala for the First Time in 10 Years
Beyoncé co-chaired the 2026 Met Gala and made her first appearance at the event since 2016.
May 5, 2026
CultureMet Gala 2026 Brings Music and Fashion Together Under Controversy
The annual benefit drew major artists while Jeff Bezos's honorary role sparked public backlash.
May 5, 2026
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