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• Ariana Grande Taking a ‘Step Back’ When Tour Ends, Rep Says

  02-08-2026 21:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  "She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break"
  
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• Tate McRae responds to accusations of being MAGA after Morgan Wallen duet and alleged relationship with Jack Hughes: “I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am”

  03-08-2026 22:38 via nme.com
  
  Tate McRae has responded to accusations of being MAGA after her Morgan Wallen duet and alleged relationship with Jack Hughes.READ MORE: Tate McRae – ‘So Close To What’ review: serving flip phone-era club-popThe ‘Sports Car’ singer has addressed her rumoured MAGA affiliations in an interview with Variety. McRae has collaborated with Morgan Wallen on the song ‘What I Want’; Wallen stirred controversy over his use of a racial slur in 2021.
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• Apple Music Classical Marks 150 Years of Wagner’s Ring

  03-08-2026 22:25 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Scene 1 of Das Rheingold by Josef Hoffman, 1876 / Public Domain
  Apple Music Classical launches the first time-synchronized “Listening Guide” to Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen for the epic’s 150th anniversary.
  Apple Music Classical is elevating the classical listening experience for enthusiasts once again with the release of the first time-synchronized “Listening Guide” to Richard Wagner’s four-part epic Der Ring des Nibelungen. Marking th
  
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• System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian suggests drummer John Dolmayan no longer supports Donald Trump

  03-08-2026 21:39 via nme.com
  
  System Of A Down‘s Serj Tankian has suggested that drummer John Dolmayan no longer supports Donald Trump.READ MORE: Serj Tankian: “I think the whole world felt some relief that Trump was gone”The frontman was profiled by Rolling Stone Italy, where he was asked about comments he made in his 2024 memoir Down with the System in regards to Dolmayan’s political affiliations. In the book, he referred to Dolmayan as “is or was” a Trump supporter.
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• More Pop Stars Should Call Ed Sheeran to Write Their Songs

  03-08-2026 21:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  Katseye’s latest single, “Animal,” written by Sheeran, is one of their best — and shows Sheeran knows how to craft a pop hit that sticks, even when it's not for him
  
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• ‘Trainspotting: The Musical’ UK tour cancelled as tickets were “just not selling”

  03-08-2026 20:43 via nme.com
  
  Trainspotting: The Musical has cancelled its UK tour as tickets were “just not selling”.READ MORE: ‘Trainspotting’: an oral history of the cult film and its sequelThe cult novel turned film was adapted for the stage by creator Irvine Walsh, who wrote songs for the musical alongside Stephen McGuinness. The musical also included covers of Iggy Pop’s ‘Lust for Life’ and Lou Reed’s ‘Perfect Day’, which were both prominently featur
  
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• Scout Motors Salutes Hard-working Americans at Rolling Stone’s July 4th Stateside Fest

  03-08-2026 20:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  It wasn’t just any Fourth of July. It was America’s 250th birthday, and fittingly, Rolling Stone brought its inaugural Stateside festival to Kingston, N.Y. — New York’s first capital and a city steeped in Revolutionary history. The lineup reflected the occasion. From Vermont headliner Noah Kahan to Austin native Bo Staloch, all 11 artists on […]
  
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• Cher Comes Back for an Encore, Appealing $1M Attorney Fee Decision Against Sonny Bono’s Widow

  03-08-2026 20:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Sonny and Cher for CBS Television, December 28, 1973 / Public Domain
  Cher’s request for Sonny Bono’s widow to reimburse her $1 million in legal fees after their court battle was denied. Now, she’s appealing the decision.
  If you thought you’d heard the last of Cher and Mary Bono’s legal battle over the singer’s Sonny and Cher royalties, think again. Cher was victorious against Bono’s widow—who attempted to stop Cher’s 50% share o
  
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• Cher Comes Back for an Encore, Appealing $1 Million Attorney Fee Decision Against Sonny Bono’s Widow

  03-08-2026 20:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Sonny and Cher for CBS Television, December 28, 1973 / Public Domain
  Cher’s request for Sonny Bono’s widow to reimburse her $1 million in legal fees after their court battle was denied. Now, she’s appealing the decision.
  If you thought you’d heard the last of Cher and Mary Bono’s legal battle over the singer’s Sonny and Cher royalties, think again. Cher was victorious against Bono’s widow—who attempted to stop Cher’s 50% share o
  
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• Boy George Fires Label Manager Over Pro-Israel Track

  03-08-2026 20:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: BGP
  Boy George revealed he has split from the manager of his record label, Boy George Presents, who wanted “nothing to do” with his new pro-Israel track.
  Culture Club singer Boy George sparked much controversy last week after releasing a song in support of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas, “We Will Dance Again.” Now, the 65-year-old singer has cut ties with Tony Pontius, the manager of his record label, Boy George Presents (BGP).
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• Boy George Fires ‘Gutless’ Label Manager Following Disagreements Over Pro-Israel Track

  03-08-2026 20:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: BGP
  Boy George revealed he has split from the manager of his record label, Boy George Presents, who wanted “nothing to do” with his new pro-Israel track.
  Culture Club singer Boy George sparked much controversy last week after releasing a song in support of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas, “We Will Dance Again.” Now, the 65-year-old singer has cut ties with Tony Pontius, the manager of his record label, Boy George Presents (BGP).
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• Lollapalooza 2026: The 11 Best Moments

  03-08-2026 19:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  From the debut of the first all-Filipino group to play the Chicago fest to Slayyyter's ascension to the main stage
  
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• John Mayer Reflects on Bob Weir Playing His Final Dead & Company: ‘His Ultimate Act of Defiance’

  03-08-2026 19:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Guitarist says Weir’s insistence on playing three nights was amid his health battle “one of the greatest acts of heroism I will ever see in my lifetime”
  
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• John Mayer on Bob Weir Playing His Final Dead & Company Amid Health Battle: ‘His Ultimate Act of Defiance’

  03-08-2026 19:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Guitarist says Weir's insistence to play three nights was "one of the greatest acts of heroism I will ever see in my lifetime"
  
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• BTS’ Arirang Tour Takes New York (and New Jersey)

  03-08-2026 19:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  See our best photos from the superstars' stadium shows on Aug. 1 and 2, from the fans to the stage
  
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• Appeal and Bond Expenses Take Center Stage in UMG v. Grande — Major Labels Fire Back as the ISP Demands ‘Roughly $4 Million in Bond Premium Costs’

  03-08-2026 19:21 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The John Minor Wisdom U.S. Court of Appeals Building. Photo Credit: Timothy Holdiness
  The hunted has become the hunter in UMG v. Grande, where the ISP is urging an appeals court to issue a definitive decision in and award it costs from the nearly decade-long legal battle.
  Both Grande (which has been operating as Astound for some time) and the major label plaintiffs recently described their positions – and how they believe the case should proceed post-Cox – in letters to the Fifth Cir
  
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• Watch Bruce Springsteen Reflect on Wife’s Cancer Diagnosis, Perform ‘Born to Run’ Acoustic

  03-08-2026 19:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician appeared virtually at an event for the Pan-Mass Challenge, which raises funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where Patti Scialfa is being treated
  
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• Watch Bruce Springsteen Reflect on Patti Scialfa’s Cancer Diagnosis, Perform ‘Born to Run’ Acoustic

  03-08-2026 19:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  Springsteen appeared virtually at an event for the Pan-Mass Challenge, which raises funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where Scialfa — who he said is in remission —is being treated
  
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• Maggie Rogers Needed the Salve of a ‘Big Sports Summer.’ Didn’t We All

  03-08-2026 18:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  From the Knicks' championship run to Wimbledon, the singer-songwriter has been a regular presence at arenas this summer, finding inspiration for a new album in the process
  
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• Zac Brown Band Celebrates Concert Milestone by Giving Away Free Cruises to Entire Stadium

  03-08-2026 18:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country group surprised 37,000 audience members at Boston's Fenway Park with a trip on Margaritaville at Sea in honor of 15 consecutive sold-out shows
  
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• MGK reveals photo of his daughter 'saved' his life after he took 'too much cocaine'

  03-08-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  MGK has opened up about a frightening moment he experienced during a drug binge.
  
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• Nick Cave speaks out after Bad Seeds’ Preston Park gig with Kylie Minogue was “the largest ticketed event in Brighton’s history”

  03-08-2026 17:51 via nme.com
  
  Nick Cave has spoken how his huge show with The Bad Seeds in Preston Park was reportedly “the largest ticketed event in Brighton’s history”.READ MORE: Nick Cave interviewed: “There’s no metric that says virtuousness makes good art”The rock icons took to the stage in Brighton on Friday (July 31), playing a UK-exclusive set to over 50,000 people, celebrating their acclaimed 2024 album ‘Wild God’.
  Support on came from special guests The Flaming Lips,
  
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• Hear Lucy Dacus’ Cover of ‘Clay Pigeons’ for Blaze Foley Tribute Album

  03-08-2026 17:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Sittin’ With Blaze is set for release Friday, August 7, and includes covers from Phosphorescent, Lucinda Williams, Willie Watson, Cactus Lee, Dylan Earl, Uncle Lucius, Riley Downing, and more
  
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• Bob Dylan Wraps Up Dramatic U.S. Tour by Adding One More Guitarist Into the Mix: Jimmie Vaughan

  03-08-2026 17:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  Five different guitar players have served in Dylan's band over the past couple of months, and he closed out the summer by welcoming longtime buddy Jimmie Vaughan for three songs
  
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• Organizers Cancel Yours Always Festival With Benson Boone and Sombr Without Explanation

  03-08-2026 16:47 via rollingstone.com
  
  Fans were inexplicably refunded and the Salt Lake City music festival's online presence was erased
  
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• Watch Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno join Calvin Harris for ‘Release The Pressure’ at huge Hampden Park shows as DJ celebrates with ‘rave haggis’

  03-08-2026 16:44 via nme.com
  
  Calvin Harris brought out Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno for his two huge homecoming shows at Hampden Park. Check out footage of them breaking out their collab ‘Release The Pressure’ below, as well as Harris’ new range of “rave haggis”.READ MORE: Kasabian on teaming up with Calvin Harris for ‘Release The Pressure’: “Banger incoming. Hotel vibes”The Scottish musician and DJ’s biggest hometown concerts to date saw him plat to a comb
  
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• Former ‘X Factor’ finalist denies murder and GBH after hitting influencer with car

  03-08-2026 16:06 via nme.com
  
  A former X Factor finalist has denied murdering a social media influencer by running her over with a car in central London.
  Gabrielle Carrington allegedly struck Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Argyll Street’s Inca nightclub at around 4.00am on April 19.
  Per BBC News, 29-year-old Carrington appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Bronzefield prison to deny the charge. She had been initially charged with attempted murder, but that charge was ultimately changed to murder after Zakrzewska d
  
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• Fans Pay Tribute to Glen Hansard at Public Wake in Dublin

  03-08-2026 15:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician's funeral will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday, with musical performances expected from his friends and family
  
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• Megadeth announce last ever UK and European tour with Black Label Society and Testament: “We wanted it to be a true celebration of metal”

  03-08-2026 15:27 via nme.com
  
  Megadeth have announced their last ever UK and European tour, promising fans a “true celebration of metal”.Read More: Dave Mustaine tells us Megadeth’s farewell album will cause a “renaissance”: “It’s going to smack people upside of their earholes”Today (Monday August 3), the thrash metal pioneers shared news that their multi-year, global farewell tour would set to take them across the UK and Europe, joined by fellow metal titans Black Label S
  
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• Most Musicians Don’t Fail Because They’re Bad. They Fail Because Their Nervous System Can’t Survive the Industry.

  03-08-2026 15:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Artist Immunity Blueprint founder Ples Jones.
  Chase the streams, chase the playlists, chase the algorithm. Sound familiar? Ples Jones’ Artist Immunity Blueprint built an artist coaching framework around one core premise — artists don’t have a performance problem, they have a nervous system problem.
  The following comes from Artist Immunity Blueprint, a partner of DMN.
  No one argued. Because everyone in that room had watched it happen — to someone they managed, someone they
  
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