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18 Mar, 2026 19:30

BTS to Appear in Back-to-Back Episodes of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

The members of BTS—RM, Jin, Suga, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—are set for a major late-night television return. For the first time since 2021, the group will appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for consecutive nights

18 Mar, 2026 03:30

Music Industry Moves: Kane Brown Re-Ups With Sony Nashville, Bruno Mars Strikes Publishing Admin Deal With Avex

Sony Music Nashville and chart-topping country artist Kane Brown have officially extended their decade-long partnership with a new multi-album global agreement. The renewal, commemorating ten years together, was launched alongside Brown's latest single and music video, "Woman

18 Mar, 2026 01:00

Sheryl Lee Ralph on the ‘Uptick’ in Women of Color Contracting HIV: ‘It Is Something That Needs to Be Paid Attention to’

At the Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Oscar viewing party in West Hollywood Park, veteran actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph delivered a sobering message about the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis. With over four decades of advocacy, Ralph emphasized that infection rates are still rising, particularly among women of color in the Southern United States

17 Mar, 2026 22:30

Kehlani Announces Fifth Album ‘Kehlani,’ Releasing in April

R&B star Kehlani has set an April 24 release date for her highly anticipated fifth studio album, a self-titled project simply called "Kehlani." The singer confirmed the album was finished and mastered in a social media post earlier this month

17 Mar, 2026 22:02

Paul McCartney Announces Two Intimate Shows at L.A.’s Fonda Theatre, His First Concerts Since Arena Tour Wrap-Up Last Year

Paul McCartney has revealed plans for two exclusive concerts at Hollywood's iconic Fonda Theater, scheduled for March 26 and 27. These performances mark his return to the stage following the conclusion of his extensive arena tour last November

17 Mar, 2026 22:00

Miley Cyrus Sings ‘Best of Both Worlds’ and ‘The Climb’ as Hannah Montana and Has Emotional Reunion With Parents in 20th Anniversary Special Trailer

Disney has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming 20th-anniversary celebration of "Hannah Montana," set to premiere on March 24. The preview, released this week, features Miley Cyrus driving through scenic vistas as her iconic alter-ego, with the series' classic theme song "The Best of Both Worlds" playing

17 Mar, 2026 20:32

Kenny Chesney to Become Flagship Artist of Hey Now Records, Boutique Label Co-Founded With His Manager and Top Nashville Execs

In a major career pivot, superstar Kenny Chesney has departed Warner Music Nashville to establish his own independent label, Hey Now Records. The venture is a collaboration with his longtime manager, Clint Higham, and two seasoned industry figures: former Warner Nashville chairman and CEO John Esposito and Kris Lamb, a recent executive vice president from Big Machine Records

17 Mar, 2026 20:30

Olivia Dean, Charli xcx, Tate McRae to Headline Lollapalooza 2026

From July 30 through August 2, 2026, Lollapalooza will return to its longtime home in Chicago's sprawling Grant Park. The festival's headline roster showcases its signature genre diversity, uniting pop and indie forces like Olivia Dean, Charli XCX, Tate McRae, and Lorde with electronic standout John Summit and a solo festival set from BLACKPINK member Jennie

17 Mar, 2026 19:36

Jay-Z to Perform With the Roots as Headliner for Roots Picnic 2026

For the first time in almost a year, JAŸ-Z will return to live performance as a headliner alongside The Roots at the 2026 Roots Picnic. The iconic rapper, who recently reverted to the stylized JAŸ-Z spelling to commemorate three decades since his seminal debut "Reasonable Doubt," is set to top the bill on May 30th

17 Mar, 2026 19:35

Trap Dickey Signs to Top Dawg Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

In a major career move, rapper Trap Dickey has officially joined the prestigious ranks of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The South Carolina artist's signing, revealed exclusively by Variety, was executed in partnership with 11 Music Group LLC

17 Mar, 2026 19:34

Lori Feldman, Former Top Marketing Exec at Warner and Wasserman, Launches Redefine Music Advisors Consultancy

Lori Feldman, a respected veteran of music and entertainment marketing, has announced the launch of her new strategic consultancy, Redefine Music Advisors. The firm aims to guide music companies, artists, and brands through what she describes as an "increasingly complex and evolving global music ecosystem

17 Mar, 2026 19:32

Radiohead to Play 20 Concerts on Different Continents Per Year, Guitarist Says

In a conversation with Rolling Stone, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien outlined the group's deliberate new approach to concerts. The guitarist confirmed a strategy of performing precisely twenty shows per year, with each annual cycle dedicated to a different region of the world

17 Mar, 2026 19:30

Lil Wayne Extends ‘Tha Carter’ 20th Anniversary Tour With 25+ North American Dates

Rap superstar Lil Wayne is dramatically extending his current concert series, which honors the twenty-year legacy of his foundational "Tha Carter" album franchise. The artist revealed plans this week for over 25 additional North American stops slated for the latter half of the year

17 Mar, 2026 18:30

Heart’s Ann Wilson to Premiere New Documentary, ‘In My Voice,’ With 10-City Screening/Q&A Tour (EXCLUSIVE)

Following her recent tour with the legendary rock band Heart, Ann Wilson is embarking on a unique 10-city tour this spring. This special engagement will feature screenings of "In My Voice," a new documentary focused solely on her life and career, followed by live Q&A sessions with Wilson and the film's director, Barbara Hall

17 Mar, 2026 15:30

After ‘Weak’ Live Nation-DOJ Settlement, Senator Amy Klobuchar Introduces Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act

Just over a week following the unexpected resolution of the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit, which had sought to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, new legislative action is underway. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn

17 Mar, 2026 10:00

Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies at 74

Kiki Shepard, the celebrated co-host of the iconic variety series "Showtime at the Apollo," passed away on Monday at the age of 74. Her representative confirmed that her death resulted from a heart attack

17 Mar, 2026 04:00

Noah Kahan Makes SXSW Laugh and Cry With Netflix Doc About Depression and Body Dysmorphia: ‘It’s Easy to Shut These Things Away’

At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan premiered a deeply personal documentary, "Noah Kahan: Out of Body," which arrives on Netflix April 13. Following the screening at the historic Paramount Theatre, Kahan humorously warned the audience about the film's heavy themes, suggesting they "sandwich it between a couple MrBeast videos to soften the blow

17 Mar, 2026 01:30

Zhu and Joe Trapanese Explain How They Crafted the Dark, Propulsive Score for SXSW Film ‘He Bled Neon’

From the project's inception, director Drew Kirsch and producer Nate Bolotin were determined that the score for their revenge thriller "He Bled Neon" would be a central character. Bolotin, a co-founder of the production and financing company XYZ Films—notable for backing intense genre titles such as "The Night Comes for Us"—stressed this ambition

17 Mar, 2026 00:30

Judy Collins Announces Farewell Tour

Judy Collins, the iconic folk singer whose career spans more than six decades, has announced her final concert series. Dubbed the "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" farewell tour, this extensive run will commence with a series of warm-up shows in June 2026 before officially launching on July 4, 2026

16 Mar, 2026 21:00

Led by Taylor Swift, U.S. Vinyl Sales Reached $1 Billion for First Time Since 1983 as Recorded Music Revenue Hit New High in 2025

The American recorded music sector reached a historic peak in 2025, with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reporting all-time high revenues of $11.5 billion

16 Mar, 2026 08:30

Diane Warren Vows ‘I’ll Be Back’ at Oscars, While Boasting ‘I Set a New Record Tonight!’ — as Most Nominated Person to Not Win a Competitive Academy Award

Following her most recent defeat at the Academy Awards, iconic songwriter Diane Warren responded on social media with characteristic humor. "Well at least I’m consistent! And I set a new record tonite!!" she wrote, adding a promise to return: "But U know me, I will be back if you’ll have me!!!" Given her uninterrupted streak of Best Original Song nominations since 2016, another nod for the 2027 Oscars appears almost certain