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John Sykes, the guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake in the 1980s — and who co-wrote several tracks on Whitesnake’s highest-charting album, including the hit “Is This Love” — has died. Sykes passed away following a battle with cancer, a statement posted on his verified Facebook page said on Monday (Jan. 20). “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard […]

The Black Eyed Peas have canceled their upcoming Las Vegas residency scheduled for 2025. On Sunday (Jan. 19), the group announced through their Instagram Story that their planned shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live would no longer take place due to “current circumstances.” “To our dearest Peabodies,” the Black Eyed Peas wrote. “It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas […]

Australia’s music industry is mourning the loss of Matthew Capper, the long-serving former managing director of Warner Chappell Australia, who died unexpectedly earlier this month following a surgical procedure. Capper suffered a ruptured appendix in late December, and could not fight off the infection after the operation, reads a statement from his family. A stalwart with more than 20 years’ service at Warner Chappell Australia, Capper led the business as […]

R.E.M.‘s Michael Stipe has urged his social media followers to join him in a temporary boycott of Meta and its associated products to protest their part in “helping advance the far right in America”. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Stipe shared his intentions via a post on Instagram on Sunday (Jan. 19), outlining the ‘Lights Out Meta’ campaign which would take […]

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, No Doubt and more stars are on the lineup for FireAid, the Jan. 30 benefit concert that has expanded from the Intuit Dome to also include the Kia Forum to support victims of the ongoing wildfire crisis that has devastated the Los Angeles area. Katy Perry, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Nicks are also locked in for the charity showcase. […]

Following its first full week of activity, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos climbs 2-1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Jan. 25), scoring the superstar his fourth leader on the list. Bunny’s album was released on an off-cycle Sunday (Jan. 5), and, thus, it arrived on the chart a week ago with only five days of activity (as the chart’s tracking week runs Friday through Thursday). In the […]

During a concert packed with wall-to-wall hits and jaw-dropping stage production, Justin Timberlake slowed things down Saturday night (Jan. 18) in Anaheim, California, to reflect on the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the neighboring Los Angeles County since last week. “I want to take a moment to recognize what’s going on in LA,” he said from the intimate DJ stage tucked into the floor section of the Honda Center, where […]

Will 2025 bring a new Justin Bieber album? Mixed in among Bieber’s weekend Instagram photos of wildlife, ice skating with wife Hailey, and frolicking in a snowy landscape in only underwear are new images of the singer apparently recording music. Bieber uploaded a couple pictures of himself singing with headphones on and mic in hand in a post on Saturday (Jan. 18). Photographer Rory Kramer, who’s been credited on all […]

Taylor Swift was joined by the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs at Saturday’s (Jan. 18) divisional round game in Kansas City, where the Chiefs defeated the Texans. For at least part of the game, Swift and Clark sat side-by-side in a suite, surrounded by the singer’s dad, Scott, and Kelce’s dad, Ed. Seated right behind Swift was her mom, Andrea. While everyone around […]