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Kennedy Center ordered to pay Chuck Redd legal fees
A Washington judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd $252,000 in legal fees after dismissing its lawsuit over his withdrawal from a Christmas Eve concert. Redd cancelled his appearance in protest after the venue’s Trump-controlled board briefly added President Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, and the dispute became…
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Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Daisy Chain Fields Schedule with No Overlapping Sets
Olivia Rodrigo has released the full running order for her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, confirming that none of its 14 sets will clash. The one-day event takes place on 29th August at Great Park in Irvine, California, and is designed to alternate performances between two stages so fans can catch every act without having…
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Never do this in the UK……
This YouTube Short carries the title “Never do this in the UK……”, suggesting a quick clip warning viewers against a particular action or behaviour while in the UK. The creator’s identity and the specific act being highlighted aren’t detailed beyond the title itself, but the framing points to a cautionary or eye-opening moment captured on…
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3 Country Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1970s
This is a light feature piece from American Songwriter looking back at three country music performers who launched successful solo careers in the 1970s after starting out in groups or duos. It highlights how each artist made a pivotal career shift, moving from ensemble singing to solo stardom, which shaped some of country music’s most…
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The “spectacular” 2000 record Rick Rubin called the greatest: “I don’t think there’s an album I’ve liked more”
The best kind of musical vibe. The post The “spectacular” 2000 record Rick Rubin called the greatest: “I don’t think there’s an album I’ve liked more” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘SNL’ Parts Ways With Longtime Music Booker Brian Siedlecki (Exclusive)
Longtime Saturday Night Live music booker Brian Siedlecki is leaving the show after nearly 30 years, with NBC choosing not to renew his contract, The Hollywood Reporter has learnt from multiple sources. Siedlecki began as an intern in 1996 and went on to shape SNL’s reputation as one of the most sought-after music bookings in…
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OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Crazy Train’ Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY
Ozzy Osbourne’s 1980 solo single “Crazy Train” has passed one billion streams on Spotify, earning it a place in the platform’s Billions Club. The milestone underscores the enduring popularity of Osbourne’s early solo work, recorded after his split from Black Sabbath, and highlights the lasting appeal of his creative partnership with guitarist Randy Rhoads, who…
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How Did Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Album Earn Her Best First-Week Numbers of the Decade?
Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album, Petal, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 first-week units, marking her strongest single-week performance since Thank U, Next in 2019 and her best of the 2020s so far. The release comes just two and a half years after Eternal Sunshine and follows an unusually busy…
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Rod Stewart cancels four weeks of shows after stent procedure
Rod Stewart has cancelled four weeks of performances on his “One Last Time” farewell tour and Las Vegas residency after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. His representative said doctors were pleased with his recovery and that, although Stewart had resumed normal daily activities, he needed time to recover before returning to live shows. The…
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5 of the Best Country Songs Turning 55 This Year
American Songwriter has marked the 55th anniversary of a strong crop of country music released in 1971, highlighting five tracks that remain genre staples today. The piece celebrates artists including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Charley Pride and Loretta Lynn, whose songs from that year helped define country music and continue to be regarded…