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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Joseph Quinn Recalls Embarrassing First Interaction With Taylor Swift

Joseph Quinn may be on a career high after his breakout role on Stranger Things, but after being in the presence of bona fide superstar Taylor Swift, he admits things quickly became awkward. While speaking on Monday’s episode of the Happy…

Ann Wilson Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones Heart Tour

Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent surgery to remove a…

20

BTS’ Jin Will Be a Torchbearer at the Paris Olympics

BTS member Jin is preparing for one of his first post-military service public events: the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 31-year-old singer is slated to participate in the upcoming Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea, his label…

Monday, Jul 1

22

BET Apologizes to Usher, Says “Audio Malfunction” Led to Portions of His Speech Being “Inadvertently Muted”

When Usher received the Lifetime Achievement Award during Sunday’s BET Awards, a good amount of his speech was muted. But BET has apologized to the singer, adding that an “audio malfunction” led to portions of his 13-minute speech being…

19

BET Awards: Stars Weigh in on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Feud and 5 Other Things You Didn’t See on TV

The 2024 BET Awards aired live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, toasting this year’s standout actors, comedians and singers across the culture. It was hosted by Taraji P. Henson for the third time, as the actress balanced…

18

Blue Ivy Carter Wins BET Award as Family Congratulates 12-Year-Old on Social Media

Blue Ivy Carter has another award to add to her collection. The 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z nabbed the YoungStars Award, which honors child and teen entertainers, at the 2024 BET Awards. The show aired Sunday night on BET,…

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Glastonbury: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA Go Big as the U.K.’s Crowning Jewel of Music Fests Wraps Up

It was a Glastonbury of old and new — trusted performances from festival legends Coldplay and music veteran Shania Twain, as well as Worthy Farm debuts from Dua Lipa and SZA. But the U.K.’s most popular music fest draws to a close Monday…

07

BET Awards: Will Smith, Killer Mike and Victoria Monet Receive Standing Ovations

In between the explosive performances and touching speeches, the BET Awards were evangelized with an emotional performance by Will Smith, a killer speech by Killer Mike and host Taraji P. Henson reminding viewers to get out and vote in the…

06

Usher Reflects on Family, Fatherhood and Forgiveness in BET Awards Lifetime Achievement Speech

Usher was honored with the lifetime achievement award Sunday night at the 2024 BET Awards with an all-star tribute performance, followed by a speech heavy on self-reflection that emphasized forgiveness and fatherhood. Legendary producers…

04

Killer Mike Gives Fiery Speech at BET Awards, References Recent Legal Woes and Urges Viewers to Get Politically Involved

Killer Mike gave a passionate speech at the BET Awards on Sunday night, referencing his recent legal issues and encouraging viewers to get politically involved. He started out by giving the customary list of thank-yous, including his wife,…

Will Smith Gives Rousing Performance of His New Inspirational Song “You Can Make It” at BET Awards

Will Smith hit the BET Awards stage Sunday night to perform a brand-new song, “You Can Make It,” backed by the Sunday Service Choir, Chandler Moore and Kirk Franklin. Smith kicked off the performance standing on what was meant to look like…

03

BET Awards: Winners List

Victoria Monet, Killer Mike and Usher were among the big winners at the 2024 BET Awards, which took place Sunday night. Tyla won the first award of the night, for best international act, and later collected the award for best new artist.…

02

Taylor Swift Experiences Stage Malfunction During Eras Tour Performance in Dublin

Taylor Swift experienced a stage malfunction during the latest stop on her Eras Tour. While performing Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, Swift was singing “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” from The Tortured Poets Department, while…

Sunday, Jun 30

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Michael J. Fox Reflects on “Mind Blowing” Performance With Coldplay at Glastonbury

Michael J. Fox had a “f*cking mind blowing” time performing with Coldplay at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. The actor and Parkinson’s activist played guitar on the band’s hit “Fix You” during the group’s headlining set at the…

23

Justin Timberlake Seemingly Jokes About DWI Arrest at Boston Concert

Justin Timberlake is continuing to allude to his recent DWI arrest on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. During his Saturday night concert at Boston’s TD Garden, Timberlake addressed the crowd and asked, “So uh, is there anyone here tonight…

03

Celine Dion Makes Surprise NHL Draft Appearance to Announce Pick for Her Hometown Team

Celine Dion was feeling the excitement during her appearance at the 2024 NHL Draft. The Canadian singer surprised fans while taking the stage at the event to announce the Montreal Canadiens’ selection of Ivan Demidov as the draft’s fifth…

Friday, Jun 28

23

Childish Gambino Among New Roster of Performers Set to Hit BET Awards Stage

Childish Gambino is back. Donald Glover is confirmed to hit the stage at Sunday’s BET Awards, bringing his music alter ego back into the spotlight by joining a roster of newly announced performers that also includes Chlöe, Coco Jones, Keke…

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Why U.K. Music Festivals Are in Crisis

The U.K.’s most prestigious festival, Glastonbury, is officially underway. Over 200,000 people will descend on the Somerset farm this weekend – but the event’s peers are facing an unprecedented crisis. As of Wednesday, 50 independent music…

Thursday, Jun 27

22

Kinky Friedman, Texas Musician and Humorist, Dies at 79

Kinky Friedman, the country singer-songwriter known for songs like “Sold American” and his quick wit in his writings, interviews and beyond, died at his home in Texas. He was 79 years old. His death was announced via a statement posted to…

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Kosheen Singer Sian Evans Feels “More Creative in My 50s,” Runs a B&B and Opens Karlovy Vary 2024

British electronic music band Kosheen had its big breakthrough hit in 2001 with “Hide U,” which expresses a desire to keep a loved one safe from harm and still feels topical in the age of social media trolling. Its blend of drum and bass,…

02

Rapper Killer Mike Won’t Face Charges for Grammys Arrest

The saga surrounding Killer Mike’s arrest at the Grammy Awards is a step closer to a conclusion. The Grammy Award winning rapper, real name michael Santiago Render, was detained at the telecast on Feb. 4 following a scuffle with a security…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Jason Kelce on Which Part of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Made Him Emotional

Jason Kelce got emotional while watching a performance during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. In a new episode of his and his brother Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, the retired Philadelphia Eagles center…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Las Vegas Festival Life Is Beautiful Sets Inaugural ‘Block Party’ With Justice, Peggy Gou and More Performers

Life Is Beautiful, the Las Vegas-based music, art and culture festival, on Tuesday announced its inaugural A Big Beautiful Block Party featuring performances by Justice, Peggy Gou and more. The event is described as “a thrilling new format…

17

Crazy Town Frontman Seth Binzer, Known as Shifty Shellshock, Dies at 49

Seth Binzer, who was known to fans as Shifty Shellshock and the frontman for the rap-rock band Crazy Town, died on Monday, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office. Binzer was 49 years old. Binzer died at a residence in Los…

Monday, Jun 24

22

Sabrina Carpenter Earns First No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 With “Please Please Please”

Sabrina Carpenter’s summer hit, “Please Please Please,” has officially hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. On Monday, Billboard released the top 10 of the Hot 100, announcing that Carpenter’s recent hit single had overtaken the Post Malone…

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Will Smith to Perform Brand-New Song at 2024 BET Awards

Will Smith is set to perform a brand-new song at the upcoming BET Awards. BET announced the news Monday morning but did not offer any further details about the song or performance. “From his start as a rapper to the Fresh Prince to being a…

14

Charli XCX Urges Fans to Stop “Taylor Swift Is Dead” Chant at Her Gigs: “I Will Not Tolerate It”

Brat singer Charli XCX has said she “will not tolerate” fans chanting “Taylor Swift is dead” at her shows. The popstar urged concertgoers to stop the jeering while at her gigs. “Can the people who do this please stop,” she wrote on her…

Sunday, Jun 23

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Taylor Swift Brings Travis Kelce Onstage During Eras Tour Surprise in London

Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance during Taylor Swift’s performance in London on Sunday. Swift, performing at London’s Wembley Stadium in the latest stop on her Eras Tour, brought her boyfriend out during a performance of “I Can Do…

23

Taylor Swift Brings Gracie Abrams Onstage for Surprise Performance of “Us”

Taylor Swift brought Gracie Abrams out onstage Sunday night during the latest show of Swift’s Eras Tour. Abrams, who opened for Swift’s Eras Tour last summer, released her second album, The Secret of Us, on Friday. The album features the…

Dave Grohl Seems to Take a Barb at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Dave Grohl has come under fire by Taylor Swift fans for comments he made about Swift’s Eras Tour during a Foo Fighters performance over the weekend. The comments came during the the band’s Saturday night show in London. Swift also happens…