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• Blink-182 postpone Mexico and South American dates to 2024

  01-03-2023 22:03 via nme.com
  
  Blink-182 have postponed their Mexico and South American tour dates to 2024 following Travis Barker‘s finger injury.READ MORE: Blink-182 albums – ranked and rated in order of greatness The drummer went into surgery for the injury today (March 1) which he sustained during rehearsals for the band’s upcoming world tour. Last month, he dislocated and tore the ligaments in his finger while he was playing the drums, before hurting it again in another rehearsal two weeks lat
  
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• ‘A Diamond in a Rhinestone World’: Dolly Parton’s Life in Pictures

  26-08-2026 00:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  Dolly Parton, the once-in-a-lifetime country superstar and storyteller who shaped generations of singer-songwriters, died on Tuesday. She was 80. Her musical legacy includes enduring classics like “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You,” which surged on the charts after Whitney Houston recorded it for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. Throughout her career, […]
  
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• Paul McCartney Honors ‘Magnificent Star’ Dolly Parton

  25-08-2026 23:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  The former Beatle said there was "no greater honor" than working with the country legend on her cover of "Let It Be"
  
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• ElevenLabs’ Suno Rival ElevenMusic Launches Composer ‘Section-by-Section Song Editor’

  25-08-2026 22:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: ElevenLabs
  ElevenLabs announces the launch of Composer, a section-by-section song editor, in its AI song-generating platform ElevenMusic.
  Today, ElevenLabs announced the launch of Composer, a section-by-section song editor in ElevenMusic, the generative AI music platform the company launched earlier this year. Users can start with their own lyrics or track, a prompt, or a blank slate to shape their tracks piece by piece with the help of artificial intelligence.
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• Gigi Perez Headlines New York Fashion Week Event Presented by Rolling Stone and Gap Inc.’s Encore Membership Program

  25-08-2026 22:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  On September 14, during New York Fashion Week, a select group of Gap Inc.’s Encore members and cardmembers who RSVP will enjoy an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Gigi Perez at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village. Encore After Hours, powered by Rolling Stone, will bring Fashiontainment to life through an exclusive evening of […]
  
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• Russia Says ‘Nyet’ to Kanye Performances, Claims No Agreements Were Ever Signed

  25-08-2026 22:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena by Elena Golubeva
  Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will not be performing in Russia, as originally planned. The stadium denies ever organizing such an event and says no rental agreements were signed.
  Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, was planning a set of concerts on October 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg. But the stadium denies ever organizing these shows and says no rental agreements were signed.
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• Flashback: Dolly Parton Duets With Rob Halford, Simon Le Bon at Rock Hall Induction

  25-08-2026 22:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  After initially rejecting the the honor, Dolly Parton showed up in 2022 and delivered one of the greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performances in recent memory
  
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• Trump Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton

  25-08-2026 21:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  "The world loves you," president says in social media update
  
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• Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Jack White Mourn Dolly Parton: ‘The World Feels Less Sparkly’

  25-08-2026 21:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  Figures across music, film, and TV honor the life and legacy of Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80
  
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• Stability AI Announces $76 Million Series B, Adds the Major Labels as Investors: ‘We Are Creative People Making Tools for Creatives’

  25-08-2026 21:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Stability AI has scored a $76 million Series B – for a total of over $230 million raised during the past two years and change – with support from all three majors, Electronic Arts, and others.
  The AI music platform formally disclosed this latest funding round today, about three months following the rollout of “Stable Audio 3.0” and roughly one year after inking licensing pacts with the majors.
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• Fans and Emily Eavis remember Dolly Parton’s “biggest ever” Glastonbury 2014 legends slot performance

  25-08-2026 21:42 via nme.com
  Fans have been remembering Dolly Parton‘s historic 2014 Glastonbury legends slot following her death aged 80 – watch footage below.READ MORE: Dolly Parton, 1946-2026: the Queen of Country was a unifying force in a divided worldThe country icon’s death was announced by her family earlier today (August 25), who said in a statement: “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only throug
  
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• Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music and a Diamond in a Rhinestone World, Dead at 80

  25-08-2026 21:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center by John Mathew Smith / CC by 2.0
  Dolly Parton, a cherished American icon, larger-than-life figure in the entertainment industry, and the enduring “Queen of Country,” has died at the age of 80.
  Dolly Parton, whose early beginnings in a small town in the mountains of East Tennessee shaped her moral fiber across a celebrated career in both Hollywood and country music, has passed away. Her family confirmed the news with a video posted to h
  
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• Dolly Parton’s Positivity Never Wavered When Addressing Health Issues Before Her Death

  25-08-2026 21:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  With her irrepressible sense of humor, Parton kept fans up to date as she battled issues related to her immune and digestive system in the months leading up to her death at age 80
  
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• Watch Dolly Parton Sing ‘Celebrate the Dreamer in You’ at Her Final Live Performance in 2025

  25-08-2026 21:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  She wrote the song for Dollywood's 25th anniversary in 2010, and she revived it at the 40th celebration last year
  
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• Dolly Parton’s Last Public Appearance Was at Her Own Truck Stop

  25-08-2026 21:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  In true Dolly fashion, the country music legend made her final appearance with fans not at a black-tie gala but at a rest stop off I-65 in Tennessee
  
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• The Tao of Dolly: Her 25 Greatest Quotes

  25-08-2026 21:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Words of wisdom from the legendary Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80
  
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• It’s a Wrap! Gustavo Dudamel Bids LA Phil Farewell with Help From Foo Fighters and Coldplay’s Chris Martin

  25-08-2026 21:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Gustavo Dudamel (third from left) with Foo Fighters / LA Phil
  Gustavo Dudamel gave a blowout final performance at the Hollywood Bowl as he bid the LA Phil farewell, with help from Foo Fighters and Chris Martin.
  At the Hollywood Bowl over the weekend, the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrated the career of Gustavo Dudamel, who’s departing for the New York Philharmonic after serving as music director of the LA Phil since 2009. Across four nights, Dudamel was celebrated by the mus
  
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• Dolly Parton dies at 80

  25-08-2026 21:00 via music-news.com
  
  Dolly Parton previously revealed that, despite her declining health, she still had plenty she wanted to achieve.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart to Perform at Stand Up For Heroes 20th Anniversary Event

  25-08-2026 20:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  The annual fundraiser for injured veterans and their families will take place November 9 at David Geffen Hall in New York City
  
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• Dolly Parton, icon of country music, dies aged 80

  25-08-2026 20:21 via nme.com
  
  Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Dolly Parton: “I take care of business”The news was confirmed by her family today (August 25), who wrote: “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that m
  
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• Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80

  25-08-2026 19:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year
  
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• Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall’ to Tour This Fall

  25-08-2026 19:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  35-mm prints will screen around North America
  
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• Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall’ concert film announced

  25-08-2026 19:38 via nme.com
  
  Paul Thomas Anderson‘s new concert film Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall has been announced, capturing the Geese frontman live in New York.READ MORE: Cameron Winter live in London: Geese star soars with the voice of a future greatThe acclaimed Oscar-winning director, known for One Battle After Another, There Will Be Blood and Phantom Thread, shot the film on 35mm and 16mm during Winter‘s show at
  
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• Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ to Get Lavish Reissue for 20th Anniversary

  25-08-2026 18:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  The three-disc set, out this fall, includes demos, rarities, a live album, and rare photos and new liner notes by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi
  
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• Mark the Spot, Episode 1: Art

  25-08-2026 18:57 via rollingstone.com
  
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• 40 Years Later, Milli Vanilli’s ‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’ Powers a Nostalgia-Heavy Saint Laurent Ad Campaign Featuring Rosé

  25-08-2026 18:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Fab Morvan performing live. Photo Credit: Sven Mandel
  Nearly 40 years later, a Milli Vanilli nostalgia license has taken shape in Saint Laurent’s fall advert campaign, which is set to “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” and features Blackpink’s Rosé.The French fashion house formally kicked off that campaign today, after posting several previews to social media last week. Starring alongside Rosé are actor Connor Storrie and model Liu Wen, with all three professio
  
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• Txeas Govrenor Gregg Abit Cant Spel Hiz Favortie Musicains

  25-08-2026 18:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  Greg Abbott tries his best to issue an Obama-like playlist of Texas songs, but the misspellings are even bigger than the state he governs
  
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• Tech Optimism Has a Hold Over Hip-Hop’s Mogul Generation

  25-08-2026 18:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  From Raekwon’s “return” to Palantir’s offices, to Dr. Dre’s embrace of AI, rap’s pioneers are carrying an old faith in new machines into an era of platform ownership, surveillance, and automated music
  
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• AI Optimism Has a Hold Over Hip-Hop’s Mogul Generation

  25-08-2026 18:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  From Raekwon’s “return” to Palantir’s offices, to Dr. Dre’s embrace of AI, rap’s pioneers are carrying an old faith in new machines into an era of platform ownership, surveillance, and automated music
  
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• Harry Styles opens up about feeling 'uncomfortable' when not touring

  25-08-2026 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Harry Styles has reflected on learning to feel comfortable at home after years of touring.
  
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