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Watch The Weeknd kick off European leg of ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour in Copenhagen
It is now the highest-grossing tour ever by a male solo artist, selling more than 7.5million tickets The post Watch The Weeknd kick off European leg of ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour in Copenhagen appeared first on NME .
San Antonio Mayor calls for Kanye West’s July 4th Alamodome concert to be cancelled
She argued the city "should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments" The post San Antonio Mayor calls for Kanye West’s July 4th Alamodome concert to be cancelled appeared first on NME .
The Jacksons featuring original Jackson 5 members announce 2026 UK tour
Marlon and Jackie will be joined by the stars of the 'MJ The Musical' and 'Thriller' stage shows The post The Jacksons featuring original Jackson 5 members announce 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME .
Man Dies After Falling at Goose Madison Square Garden Show
The band said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the incident
Cancer Bats announce 2026 UK tour
The Canadian hardcore band release their new album 'Give Me Dirt' in August The post Cancer Bats announce 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME .
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett falls from stage days after Taylor Swift T-shirt backlash
The accident occurred during 'Seek & Destroy' at a show in Dublin's Aviva Stadium The post Metallica’s Kirk Hammett falls from stage days after Taylor Swift T-shirt backlash appeared first on NME .
SZA, Kenneth Blume Decry Use of Their Songs in AI Training Data Sets
“I can’t imagine being proud to earn a paycheck obliterating the work and dreams of artists”
Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to health and safety issue at venue
They had been due to close out the Harry Styles-curated festival at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night (June 21) The post Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to health and safety issue at venue appeared first on NME .
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to “taking books off shelves”
Two shows by Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa were cancelled last year following pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners The post Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to “taking books off shelves” appeared first on NME .
Bob Odenkirk Remake of The Room Finally Gets Los Angeles Screening
All proceeds will benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Blue Collaborative. Bob Odenkirk Remake of The Room Finally Gets Los Angeles Screening Travis Bland
Man falls to his death at Goose show in Madison Square Garden
The band have said they are "deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event" at the show on Saturday night (June 20) The post Man falls to his death at Goose show in Madison Square Garden appeared first on NME .
Ken Carson Returns With New Album Xperiment
The rapper’s fifth studio LP arrives on July 3
Man Falls to Death at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden
The fatal incident occurred during the second concert of a two-night stand at the New York arena for the jam band. Man Falls to Death at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden Travis Bland
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing Without Headscarf: Report
The singer's band and production team members will also be flogged after a Iran court decision, reports said. Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing Without Headscarf: Report Travis Bland
Kirk Hammett Draws the Wrath of Taylor Swift Fans
The Metallica guitar donned a questionable Swift shirt at a Budapest concert on June 13th. Kirk Hammett Draws the Wrath of Taylor Swift Fans Travis Bland
Rod Wave Announces 2026 Fall US Tour Dates
The jaunt comes in support his upcoming album, Don't Look Down. Rod Wave Announces 2026 Fall US Tour Dates Chris Coplan
Rosie O’Donnell to Guest Host for Jimmy Kimmel Over the Summer
"As a special treat for our commander-in-chief, I asked one of his all-time favorites." Rosie O’Donnell to Guest Host for Jimmy Kimmel Over the Summer Alex Young
Katy Perry says she lost her “roar”, teases new material at Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026
Katy Perry headlined Rock In Rio Lisbon last night (July 20), where she played her new song ‘Watch It Burn’ and also admitted that she “lost her roar” amid a torrid 2025. Wearing the same outfit that she sported during her Hello Katy Tour when she played Lisbon back in 2009, she told the crowd: […] The post Katy Perry says she lost her “roar”, teases new material at Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 appeared first on NME .
Tom Morello shares update on 102-year-old mother’s health after postponing shows for family medical emergency
The musician had to miss shows in the UK, France and Belgium this week The post Tom Morello shares update on 102-year-old mother’s health after postponing shows for family medical emergency appeared first on NME .
“Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf.” La Düsseldorf’s La Düsseldorf at 50
Samuel Cox celebrates the jubilant sound of the unwritten Krautrock manifesto in its final chapter England’s second-choice goalkeeper Peter Bonetti is left grabbing at thin air as Gerd Müller sticks his right foot out to meet Jürgen Grabowski’s header during extra time in the 1970 Mexico World Cup quarter-final between England and West Germany, Alf Ramsey’s side having already squandered a 2-0 lead. This goal marked the beginning of a period of Teutonic dominance over European football that England would be unable to match. In the face of this sporting inadequacy, the English could console themselves with the fact that in the music world, at least, they still reigned supreme; Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ had spent seven weeks at number... The post “Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf.” La Düsseldorf’s La Düsseldorf at 50 appeared first on The Quietus .
SZA hits out at “disgusting” AI music after learning over 200 of her songs had been used to train artificial intelligence
"If you’re a musician and you support this degenerate shit? You’re disgusting" The post SZA hits out at “disgusting” AI music after learning over 200 of her songs had been used to train artificial intelligence appeared first on NME .
Graham Coxon: “I’ve always wondered about relevance – there seems to be this forever-changing front row”
The Blur guitarist tells NME about the romance and nostalgia of the now-emerged "lost" album 'Castle Park', finding his confidence as a solo artist, and why he and Damon Albarn will be working together until "we pop ours clogs" The post Graham Coxon: “I’ve always wondered about relevance – there seems to be this forever-changing front row” appeared first on NME .
Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder and loads more
“The logistics are ridiculous for this band," said Damon Albarn, as they also brought out Paul Simonon, Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Gruff Rhys and more at their first ever stadium gig The post Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder and loads more appeared first on NME .
Rod Stewart jokes with crowd after nearly fainting onstage: “Would you mind if I sat down for this one?”
After using an oxygen tank, the 81-year-old rocker said "the show must go on" The post Rod Stewart jokes with crowd after nearly fainting onstage: “Would you mind if I sat down for this one?” appeared first on NME .