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How Adam Lambert Outlasted ‘American Idol’
Adam Lambert has become one of the most enduring stars to emerge from “American Idol,” building a career that has spanned solo albums, more than a decade fronting Queen alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor, and returns to musical theatre in productions such as “Cabaret” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Seventeen years after finishing runner-up on…
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Lars Ulrich Drops Honest Truth About Metallica’s Massive Sphere Residency
Metallica are set to bring their touring show to the Las Vegas Sphere from October, joining a growing list of major acts to hold residencies at the venue. Drummer Lars Ulrich has spoken candidly about how daunting the prospect is, recalling that watching U2 perform there left him “awestruck” and convinced that Metallica needed to…
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Chris Cornell Tribute Project Unveils “Birth Ritual” Featuring Lzzy Hale and Matt Cameron: Stream
The Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega has released a new single, a cover of Soundgarden’s progressive metal track “Birth Ritual”, continuing its ongoing series of releases honouring the late singer. The recording brings together several notable musicians with direct ties to Cornell and his bandmates, and is being singled out for a standout vocal…
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Future Ties Drake & The Temptations’ No. 1 Record on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Future’s new album “The Real Me” has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, giving the rapper his 17th chart-topper and drawing him level with Drake and The Temptations for the most number one albums in the chart’s history since 1965. The milestone underscores Future’s remarkable consistency as a hitmaker over more…
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was ‘Unrecognizable,’ Says Cop Who Saw Remains at D4vd Hearing
A preliminary hearing began in Los Angeles for musician D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who is charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembering her body, which was found in the front trunk of his car. Prosecutors showed graphic photographs of her remains in court, and a detective testified that decomposition had left her…
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Here’s Why Cardi B Calls Herself ‘Hip-Hop’s Britney Spears’
Cardi B has likened herself to Britney Spears, complaining on social media about the intense tabloid scrutiny she faces as a celebrity. The rapper made the comparison in an Instagram Story on Monday 20 July, expressing frustration at being constantly monitored and gossiped about while other celebrities’ private lives go unreported. In the post, the…
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The “beautiful” song Glenn Frey needed to sound perfect: “Such a great player”
The article examines Glenn Frey’s approach to recording ‘For Sentimental Reasons’ for his 2012 standards album, After Hours. It argues that Frey aimed to honour Nat King Cole’s original without impersonating him, illustrating his move beyond the Eagles’ rock sound into more traditional material. Frey described the song as beautiful and said he wanted to…
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Stephen Wilson Jr. to Kaitlin Butts: Best Things We Saw at Under the Big Sky Fest
Under the Big Sky, one of the leading US festivals for Americana and country music, held its 2026 edition in Whitefish, Montana, with headliners Chris Stapleton, Cody Jinks and Zach Top drawing crowds alongside a strong roster of supporting artists. Now in its eighth year since launching in 2019, the festival has become known for…
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1971: The greatest year in music history?
The article argues that 1971 has a strong claim to be the greatest year in popular music, owing to an unusual concentration of influential albums across rock, soul, folk and other genres. Its significance lies in how many releases from that year continued to shape artists, audiences and critical ideas about the album format. Key…
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“We Know Kris Loves Merle”: Willie Nelson’s Son and Miranda Lambert Honored Kris Kristofferson With One of the Greatest Tribute Covers You’ll Ever Hear
Country stars Miranda Lambert and Lukas Nelson (Willie Nelson’s son) paid tribute to the late singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson with a live cover of Merle Haggard’s “Silver Wings” at the Music For Mutts benefit concert in Nashville. Lambert introduced the performance by explaining that she and Nelson chose a Haggard song specifically because they knew how…