The Best Moments So Far From Lollapalooza 2026
All eyes in the music world are on Chicago this weekend, as Grant Park plays host to another year of Lollapalooza. With the weather looking uncertain for the festival’s later days, thousands flocked to the Chicago Riverwalk on a sun-kissed Thursday afternoon (July 30) to kick off Lolla. Performances began around noon CT across nine […]
Patti Smith Reflects On Meeting Pope Leo XIV: ‘A Moment That Will Forever Produce a Smile’
Rock legend Patti Smith was giddy and almost at a loss for words when she met Friday (July 31) with Pope Leo XIV. Related Pope Leo XIV & Bad Bunny Held a Private Meeting in Madrid Lil Uzi Vert Drops Surprise Birthday EP After Lollapalooza Cancellation Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud Join Smashing Pumpkins for Surprise Lollapalooza […]
Parker McCollum Welcomes Second Baby With Wife Hallie Ray
Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie Ray McCollum, have welcomed their second child together. The country star announced Saturday (Aug. 1) that the couple’s new baby boy was born on July 30. They shared the news in a joint Instagram post featuring a gallery of family photos from the hospital. “Rocker Tommy Light McCollum! born […]
‘¡Viva México!’ Harry Styles Kicks Off His GNP Seguros Stadium Residency: 5 Best Moments
Harry Styles kicked off the Mexico City residency of his celebrated Together, Together Tour at the GNP Seguros Stadium on Friday (July 31), where the British pop superstar captivated a crowd of over 68,000 people (according to Ocesa) with an experimental, fresh, universal and impactful show that reaffirms his privileged place in the contemporary music […]
Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O’Connor Amid Allegations
Modest Mouse has announced that guitarist Simon O’Connor will not join the band’s upcoming North American tour following allegations that he sent inappropriate social media messages to a minor. In an Instagram post shared Friday (July 31) and captioned “Upcoming tour update,” the indie rock band revealed that O’Connor will be replaced on the trek […]
Glen Hansard’s Family Announces Public Memorial and Funeral Details in Dublin
The family of Glen Hansard has announced details of the Irish singer-songwriter’s public memorial and funeral following his death. A public wake for Hansard will be held at the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on Monday (Aug. 3) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Related Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish, Finneas, […]
BE:FIRST Is Ready for the World: Inside the J-Pop Superstars’ Long-Planned U.S. Breakthrough
BE:FIRST boasts a dozen No. 1s on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, played its first stadium concerts this past spring and has a world tour set for the fall. Now, the group is officially unveiling the first step in its effort to rise to greater prominence in the U.S. market. With the release of its […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Continues Blind Box Trend With New Phone Huggers
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters continues to expand its growing lineup of collectibles with a new blind box featuring phone huggers. The […]
Karol G Invites ‘Everyone To Be A Little More Dramatic, A Little More Extra’ With New Album ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’
Karol G understands that her fans value her honesty and that her success lies in her vulnerability as an artist. The Grammy winner announced Wednesday (July 29), while onstage, that her forthcoming studio album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto (I Don’t Regret Feeling So Much), will arrive Aug. 7. The album is G’s sixth […]
Cam’ron Shares a Wild Story Involving DMX, a Dog and a Raccoon
During a recent appearance on Talk With Flee, Cam’ron and co-host Sen City were talking about sample clearances when Sen brought up Killa’s “Pull It” collab with DMX, and asked if he had any memorable stories he was willing to share about the late rapper. That’s when Cam could barely keep himself together as he […]