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David Mamet, Andy Garcia, Paul Anka Consent to Receive 2026 Kennedy Center Honors
The stars willing to receive an award from the Trump-controlled cultural institution also include singers Barbara Mandrell and Paul Anka. David Mamet, Andy Garcia, Paul Anka Consent to Receive 2026 Kennedy Center Honors Liz Shannon Miller
My Chemical Romance’s Black Parade First Anniversary Reissue to Ever Top Billboard 200
The release also saw the band net their first UK number 1. My Chemical Romance’s Black Parade First Anniversary Reissue to Ever Top Billboard 200 Langdon Hickman
Aerosmith Bring Out Run-DMC, Alice in Chains Members, and More Friends to Rock Night Two at Hollywood Bowl: Review + Setlist
Lzzy Hale, Tom Morello, Grace Potter, Marcus King, and Train’s Pat Monahan also joined the rockers for night two of their comeback concerts. Aerosmith Bring Out Run-DMC, Alice in Chains Members, and More Friends to Rock Night Two at Hollywood Bowl: Review + Setlist Nika Clelland
Scorpions Announce 2027 Tour Following Postponement of 2026 Dates
The shows kick off in late April and run through until July as the "Peace, Love, and Rock N' Roll Tour." Scorpions Announce 2027 Tour Following Postponement of 2026 Dates Langdon Hickman
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Holiday Single “take me home (4 christmas)”
Rodrigo's first-ever holiday song arrives on Thursday, November 5th. Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Holiday Single “take me home (4 christmas)” Paolo Ragusa
Interpol announce intimate London replacement show after Bloc Party co-headline gig cancelled
"This intimate show is a way for us to celebrate ‘This Mirror Weighs A Ton’ with fans before touring further in 2027" The post Interpol announce intimate London replacement show after Bloc Party co-headline gig cancelled appeared first on NME .
Rachel Bilson, Arden Myrin, and Rob Riggle on Christmas at the Kringles, Drunk Santas, and Christmas Cults: Podcast
The cast joins director Kevin Lewis to talk about the wild improvisation, ’80s movie influences, and behind-the-scenes chaos of their twisted holiday horror-comedy. Rachel Bilson, Arden Myrin, and Rob Riggle on Christmas at the Kringles, Drunk Santas, and Christmas Cults: Podcast Kyle Meredith
Watch Harry Styles cover Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ (and dress as NYC ‘pizza rat’) at final night of MSG residency
NBA star Jalen Brunson also came out as a special guest to celebrate Styles completing 30 shows at the venue The post Watch Harry Styles cover Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ (and dress as NYC ‘pizza rat’) at final night of MSG residency appeared first on NME .
Daddy Yankee Talks Biggie, Dancehall, and Coining the Term “Reggaeton” on Track Star: Watch
The reggaeton pioneer puts his musical knowledge to the test, revisiting the sounds that shaped his career and the genre's international expansion. Daddy Yankee Talks Biggie, Dancehall, and Coining the Term “Reggaeton” on Track Star: Watch Pedro Camacho
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Scored David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth
The film marks Reznor and Ross’ sixth consecutive feature collaboration with Fincher, following The Social Network, Gone Girl, Mank, and more. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Scored David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth Alex Krinsky
Yaeji Plots a Dance Dance Revolution in New Single “DDR”
The singer-producer’s first song of the year is a collaboration with Enayet and K Wata
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack to Feature Stevie Nicks, The Cure, and Jennifer Lawrence
The 29-song soundtrack will also feature entries from Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, The Smashing Pumpkins, Lizzy McAlpine, and Kacey Musgraves. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack to Feature Stevie Nicks, The Cure, and Jennifer Lawrence Paolo Ragusa
Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Santana, and Edgar Barrera Find Hope in the Face of Violence in “Hermano”
Lafourcade and Barrera discuss the song's evolution, Santana's legacy, and the responsibility of making music in troubled times. Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Santana, and Edgar Barrera Find Hope in the Face of Violence in “Hermano” Pedro Camacho
Listen to Sufjan Stevens’ New Song “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)”
He dug into the vault for his holiday compilation Worst Christmas Ever!
Morgan Wallen Unveils Sand In My Boots 2027 Lineup: Kings of Leon, Ella Langley, and More
Plus, Kygo, Empire of the Sun, Nelly, Flo Rida, Third Eye Blind, Rick Ross, and several others. Morgan Wallen Unveils Sand In My Boots 2027 Lineup: Kings of Leon, Ella Langley, and More Paolo Ragusa
Sufjan Stevens Releases First New Christmas Song in Nearly 15 Years: Stream
"On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)" appears on Stevens' upcoming holiday compilation, Worst Christmas Ever! Sufjan Stevens Releases First New Christmas Song in Nearly 15 Years: Stream Alex Krinsky
Steven Tyler Refutes Bill Burr’s Claim of Final Shows: “You Can’t Get Rid of Aerosmith”
The singer suggests that the band's two Hollywood Bowl gigs weren't their last-ever concerts. Steven Tyler Refutes Bill Burr’s Claim of Final Shows: “You Can’t Get Rid of Aerosmith” Spencer Kaufman
Mighty Hoopla celebrates 10th anniversary with huge 2027 line-up including Robyn, Pussycat Dolls, Kelis, Bebe Rexha, FLO, Nicola Roberts and more
Other names on the bull include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jordin Sparks and B*Witched The post Mighty Hoopla celebrates 10th anniversary with huge 2027 line-up including Robyn, Pussycat Dolls, Kelis, Bebe Rexha, FLO, Nicola Roberts and more appeared first on NME .
Everything But The Girl Unveil New Album, ‘Blue Reservoir’
It follows 2023's Fuse, which was the duo's first LP in 24 years Photo by Edward Bishop Everything But The Girl have shared details of a new album, titled Blue Reservoir. Spanning 10 tracks, it follows on from 2023's Fuse, which was Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt's first LP in 24 years. The upcoming LP was inspired by the duo's return to live performing in 2025, when they embarked on a residency at 300-capacity London venue MOTH Club. “There was an intensity and simplicity to the MOTH shows that took us back to how we started out,” said Thorn in a statement. “Direct, rooted in guitar and voice, a few extra colours. We hadn’t been in that world for a long time and... The post Everything But The Girl Unveil New Album, ‘Blue Reservoir’ appeared first on The Quietus .
Tributes paid after death of techno co-founder Juan Atkins, age 64: “A true visionary who opened the door for so many of us”
“He opened doors for generations of Detroit artists who followed him” The post Tributes paid after death of techno co-founder Juan Atkins, age 64: “A true visionary who opened the door for so many of us” appeared first on NME .
BST Hyde Park 2027: RAYE announced as next headliner
She will be joined by Sienna Spiro for her biggest headline show to date The post BST Hyde Park 2027: RAYE announced as next headliner appeared first on NME .
Tim Burgess’ Merch Market announces 2027 events in London, Manchester and Glasgow
“When we first thought of doing The Merch Market, our aim was to bring it to Barrowlands - I can’t really overstate my love for the place” The post Tim Burgess’ Merch Market announces 2027 events in London, Manchester and Glasgow appeared first on NME .
Remember Them: The Incalculable Legacy of Juan Atkins
Alex Maiolo salutes a visionary musician – "The Originator" of techno – who died on Saturday night Juan Atkins was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1962. His parents split when he was a teen. The plan was for him and his father to move to California, but his grandparents made the case for them to take up residence down the street in the Detroit suburb of Belleville. This was only the first time Juan’s grandmother, Lily, had a direct effect on the history of electronic music.The second was when she helped the 15-year-old buy a monosynth. Already playing in funk bands, Atkins took note of Bernie Worrell’s work in Funkadelic. Apparently Lily could absolutely tear it up on the Hammond B3... The post Remember Them: The Incalculable Legacy of Juan Atkins appeared first on The Quietus .
Queens Of The Stone Age announce European leg of 2027 ‘Perfecth’ world tour
Josh Homme recently told NME that fans that they will be doing “something that’s beyond what we’ve ever done before” The post Queens Of The Stone Age announce European leg of 2027 ‘Perfecth’ world tour appeared first on NME .