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Tom Morello Announces Passing of Mother Mary Morello
A former high school history teacher and lifelong activist, Mary Morello also founded the anti-censorship organization Parents for Rock and Rap. Tom Morello Announces Passing of Mother Mary Morello Alex Young
Watch the moment Pulp play ‘Common People’ at Mad Cool 2026 as England fans celebrate win against Norway
"But we don't care about football because we'd rather play a concert for you people." The post Watch the moment Pulp play ‘Common People’ at Mad Cool 2026 as England fans celebrate win against Norway appeared first on NME .
Pitbull Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of People in Bald Caps
The Miami rapper's and his fans the Bald Es set the record at BST Festival in London. Pitbull Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of People in Bald Caps Travis Bland
Everything You Missed So Far at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Run
Featuring Pharrell, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, and record-breaking ticket sales
Jack White Joined by Daughter Scarlett White on Bass for Three Songs in Brooklyn
Scarlett sat in for performances of "Cannon," John the Revelator," and "Black Math" Jack White Joined by Daughter Scarlett White on Bass for Three Songs in Brooklyn Alex Young
The Cure’s Simon Gallup Sidelined from Tour After Falling Ill, Son Eden Filling In
Eden has played bass for The Cure during their last two concerts in Berlin. The Cure’s Simon Gallup Sidelined from Tour After Falling Ill, Son Eden Filling In Travis Bland
AC/DC Kick Off Summer 2026 North American Tour with 21-Song Set of Classics: Video + Setlist
The legendary rock act will play stadiums through late September. AC/DC Kick Off Summer 2026 North American Tour with 21-Song Set of Classics: Video + Setlist Spencer Kaufman
See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 25th Anniversary The Blueprint Concert at Yankee Stadium
Night two of HOV's Yankee Stadium takeover included a near full performance of The Blueprint, plus guest appearances from Eminem and Pharrell Williams. See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 25th Anniversary The Blueprint Concert at Yankee Stadium Eddie Fu
JAY-Z’s The Blueprint Anniversary Show Falls Short After Triumphant Reasonable Doubt Opener
The 1.5-hour set ended abruptly and entirely skipped an encore. JAY-Z’s The Blueprint Anniversary Show Falls Short After Triumphant Reasonable Doubt Opener Eddie Fu
Watch Pitbull cover Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ at record-breaking BST Hyde Park gig
The song has become an unofficial anthem for the England football team The post Watch Pitbull cover Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ at record-breaking BST Hyde Park gig appeared first on NME .
Watch Lewis Capaldi bring out Sam Fender for ‘Rein Me In’ at BST Hyde Park
Capaldi nodded to the success of the track recently seeing it become "the longest-running British Number One of all time" The post Watch Lewis Capaldi bring out Sam Fender for ‘Rein Me In’ at BST Hyde Park appeared first on NME .
IDLES hail Interpol as “one of the main reasons I’m in a band” at Bilbao BBK Live 2026
In partnership with Bilbao BBK Live IDLES singer Joe Talbot hailed the influence of New Yorkers Interpol on the final day of Bilbao BBK Live 2026, declaring that the group were one of his biggest reasons for starting a band. Speaking midway through their main stage set on Saturday (July 11), Talbot declared to the […] The post IDLES hail Interpol as “one of the main reasons I’m in a band” at Bilbao BBK Live 2026 appeared first on NME .
Machine Gun Kelly revels in Conor McGregor’s 69-second UFC loss years after their VMA bust-up
"The real Conor can’t stand up" The post Machine Gun Kelly revels in Conor McGregor’s 69-second UFC loss years after their VMA bust-up appeared first on NME .
Taylor Swift paid “over $160,000” to obtain NYC Permit for MSG Wedding, says mayor Zohran Mamdani
Swift and her now-husband Travis Kelce have been criticised for shutting down several streets around their wedding venue The post Taylor Swift paid “over $160,000” to obtain NYC Permit for MSG Wedding, says mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared first on NME .
Liam Gallagher predicts England World Cup win: “You gotta make it happen”
"Don’t know how, don’t care" The post Liam Gallagher predicts England World Cup win: “You gotta make it happen” appeared first on NME .
The Cure announce Simon Gallup’s son, Eden, filling in for him on tour as he’s “not well enough to play”
"We hope you will join us in wishing Simon the speediest of recoveries," Robert Smith said in a statement The post The Cure announce Simon Gallup’s son, Eden, filling in for him on tour as he’s “not well enough to play” appeared first on NME .
Watch Jay-Z bring out Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Alicia Keys and more at ‘Reasonable Doubt’ anniversary concert
The star-studded affair included appearances from family as well as former rival Nas The post Watch Jay-Z bring out Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Alicia Keys and more at ‘Reasonable Doubt’ anniversary concert appeared first on NME .
Watch Charli XCX debut new ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ songs at pop-up Brooklyn gig
She was joined by Clairo, Kim Petras, and Underscores for surprise duets The post Watch Charli XCX debut new ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ songs at pop-up Brooklyn gig appeared first on NME .
Jack White Pushes Back on Religious Criticism Amid Satanic Band Support Controversy
The White Stripes frontman offered up some of his thoughts on Catholicism and Christianity. Jack White Pushes Back on Religious Criticism Amid Satanic Band Support Controversy Travis Bland
Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting While “Bongholeo” Opens With Lizzo Tune: Stream
The man who sang the Morrissey tune was arrested and charged, according to reports. Serial Provocateur Sings Morrissey at Local Government Meeting While “Bongholeo” Opens With Lizzo Tune: Stream Travis Bland
TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead
"We love football and the way it celebrates and unites people, like music," the duo told NME, before Aurora's Norway and Tom Rowlands' England face off tonight The post TOMORA on soundtracking World Cup TV coverage ahead appeared first on NME .
Tokyo Darkwavers Lilii Mar and Sex Virgin Killer Embark on European Tour — SVK’s “ANGEL (International Version)” Out Now on Vinyl!
Emerging from Tokyo’s darkwave and post-punk scene, Japanese artist Lilii Mar and the band Sex Virgin Killer are heading to Europe this July for a two-part, seven-date tour. The run… The post Tokyo Darkwavers Lilii Mar and Sex Virgin Killer Embark on European Tour — SVK’s “ANGEL (International Version)” Out Now on Vinyl! appeared first on Post-Punk.com .
Fiona Apple Is Trying to Write About the “Endless Barrage of Horrors” But Struggling, She Says in Sincere Video
The mercurial singer-songwriter explained that she didn't want people to think she isn't trying to address contemporary, difficult subject matter. Fiona Apple Is Trying to Write About the “Endless Barrage of Horrors” But Struggling, She Says in Sincere Video Travis Bland
The 30 Best Moments We Saw at JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary Concert
On multiple occasions during JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium on Friday, July 10th, he used the size of the crowd as a gauge of his success. Putting his humble beginnings in perspective, the Marcy native reminded fans — and detractors — that his debut album sold 43,000 copies in its first week, […] The 30 Best Moments We Saw at JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt 30th Anniversary Concert Eddie Fu