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SID WILSON Fired From SLIPKNOT
Slipknot has reportedly permanently dismissed turntablist Sid Wilson, who had been part of the band since 1998. The reason for his departure is not known, and the report matters because Wilson was a long-serving member of one of metal’s most prominent bands. Wilson, known in Slipknot as #0, provided turntable work, sound effects and background…
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Ariana Grande raises concerns with alarmingly thin figure in Petal music video: ‘Her bones are popping out’
The article reports that Ariana Grande’s appearance in the music video for “Petal” prompted concern and criticism from some social-media users, who described her as looking unusually thin. It frames the reaction around viewers’ comments about her body, rather than reporting any confirmed health information from Grande or her representatives. The piece does not provide…
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The modern singer Stevie Nicks thought belonged in Fleetwood Mac: “She can do it all”
Stevie Nicks has said she believed Harry Styles would have fitted naturally into Fleetwood Mac, praising his versatility and describing him as an artist who “can do it all”. The comment reflects the close friendship and creative affinity between the two musicians, and highlights Nicks’s view that Styles has the broad musical abilities and stage…
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Infantino drops World Cup sale plans after football backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reportedly abandoned plans to sell the World Cup following a backlash from within football. The reversal is portrayed as a significant setback for Infantino, whose priority is now to restore support and present the tournament as a unifying event. The supplied article describes the move as an embarrassing U-turn after…
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In Canada: Angine de Poitrine, PUP & More Make SOCAN Polaris Song Prize Short List
– SOCAN Polaris Song Prize has announced a five-song shortlist, with the winner to receive $10,000 at a Massey Hall ceremony on 22 September. – The nominees are Angine de Poitrine, Charlotte Cornfield, PUP, Patrick Watson and Martha Wainwright, and Charlotte Day Wilson featuring Saya Gray. – SOCAN is also acquiring the Canadian Musical Reproduction…
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All The Songs In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: From Tame Impala To Steve Lacy
Deadline has published the song list for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth solo Marvel Cinematic Universe film starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker. The soundtrack’s mix of established and contemporary artists helps set the film’s musical identity, while Steve Lacy’s “Oh yeah?” plays over the closing credits. – “Wolf Like Me” by TV On…
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The “best” writer Linda Ronstadt knew always got better: “Great”
The article highlights Linda Ronstadt’s admiration for Jackson Browne, whom she regarded as an exceptional songwriter whose work continued to improve. It presents her assessment as evidence of Browne’s standing within the influential Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene and underlines the importance of craft and persistence in his career. Ronstadt had close ties to the musicians…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1986 That Everyone Still Knows Today
The article highlights three songs released in 1986 that it considers enduring one-hit wonders: Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson’s “Friends And Lovers”, Robbie Nevil’s “C’est La Vie”, and Regina’s “Baby Love”. It argues that, although these artists did not match these songs’ commercial success, the tracks have remained recognisable examples of 1980s pop. “Friends And…
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What Every Music Company Made in Q2 2026 (Updating)
Publicly traded music companies are reporting second-quarter results that indicate continued consumer spending across recorded music, streaming, satellite radio and live events. Early figures show strong growth at major labels and live entertainment businesses, while HYBE’s results were boosted substantially by BTS’s return with a world tour and new album. Sony Music’s overall revenue rose…
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British girl band FLO ‘want it all’ – and they’re confident they will get it
British girl group FLO say their second album, Therapy at the Club, marks a more confident and independent stage in their career. The trio believe the six-month process gave them greater creative control and a clearer sense of their own musical identity, as they seek to build on growing success in Britain and the US.…