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Watch Olivia Rodrigo Play “Thirty-Three” with The Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza
Melissa Auf der Mar and Yungblud also popped up during the band’s headlining set at the Chicago festival on Friday
Barbie Sequel Remains Uncertain Amid Stalled Talent Negotiations
Warner Bros. faces a December deadline to secure deals with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling before the rights revert to Mattel. Barbie Sequel Remains Uncertain Amid Stalled Talent Negotiations Chris Coplan
Wargasm sign to Hopeless Records and share frenetic new single ‘Get Down’
The duo are preparing to support Scene Queen on a North American tour this autumn The post Wargasm sign to Hopeless Records and share frenetic new single ‘Get Down’ appeared first on NME .
Watch Sam Fender join Olivia Dean for ‘Rein Me In’ at Lollapalooza 2026
"It only felt right that we play it for the first time ever in America with the man himself" The post Watch Sam Fender join Olivia Dean for ‘Rein Me In’ at Lollapalooza 2026 appeared first on NME .
Roger Waters shares “reimagined” version of Pink Floyd’s ‘Comfortably Numb’ with Palestinian singer Mona Miari, hopes it will be seen as “prophetic”
The pro-Palestine reworking adds Arabic verses and changes the refrain to "I will never become comfortably numb" The post Roger Waters shares “reimagined” version of Pink Floyd’s ‘Comfortably Numb’ with Palestinian singer Mona Miari, hopes it will be seen as “prophetic” appeared first on NME .
Watch Fiddlehead and Walter Schreifels cover Sick Of It All’s ‘It’s Clobberin’ Time’ in tribute to late Lou Koller
"He spread hardcore around the world. If it wasn't for Lou, we wouldn't be enjoying this beautiful scene we have" The post Watch Fiddlehead and Walter Schreifels cover Sick Of It All’s ‘It’s Clobberin’ Time’ in tribute to late Lou Koller appeared first on NME .
Watch Tori Amos cover ‘Falling Slowly’ in tribute to Glen Hansard
The late Irish singer-songwriter won an Oscar for the song after its appearance in the 2007 film 'Once' The post Watch Tori Amos cover ‘Falling Slowly’ in tribute to Glen Hansard appeared first on NME .
Lollapalooza shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis sets after severe flooding causes delays
The delays came following heavy rainfall overnight in Chicago, which left several areas of the field caked in muddy puddles The post Lollapalooza shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis sets after severe flooding causes delays appeared first on NME .
Rush’s 4-show Madison Square Garden run is underway (night 2 pics, video, setlist)
They’re nearly two months into their first tour in 11 years.
Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dead at 80
The actor, best known for playing "Big Pussy" on the HBO series, was found dead at his Bronx residence. Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dead at 80 Spencer Kaufman
Watch Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform ‘Hive Mind’ at Brooklyn skatepark
The pair debuted their collaboration at a free pop-up show ahead of their co-headline North American tour The post Watch Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform ‘Hive Mind’ at Brooklyn skatepark appeared first on NME .
William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027
The 95-year-old 'Star Trek' legend is working on an album with new group The *uckers The post William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027 appeared first on NME .
Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review
A triple bill that highlight what endures about all three bands -- and the relationships therein. Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review Dan Caffrey
John Oliver Renews HBO Deal Through Late 2027
The one-year extension comes amid Warner Bros. Discovery's attempted acquisition of Paramount Skydance. John Oliver Renews HBO Deal Through Late 2027 Chris Coplan
Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter
See all the action from day two of Chicago's biggest music festival. Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter Consequence Staff
Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience”
The instrument arrived with a note reading: "If there's a song in it you'll find it" The post Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience” appeared first on NME .
Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song
Tony Pontius reportedly told him he wanted "nothing to do with" the controversial 'We Will Dance Again' The post Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song appeared first on NME .
Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There Might Be a God
With a setlist that leaned heavily on BRAT and her excellent new album Music, Fashion, Film, Charli and her team executed a near perfect-production. Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There Might Be a God Jonah Krueger
Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: “A spark was lit”
The two Chicago natives reportedly spoke for around 40 minutes during a private audience The post Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: “A spark was lit” appeared first on NME .
William Shatner Announces Spoken Word Album Love & Other Mysteries
The project comes as the 95-year-old legend gears up for a new metal album and set at September's Riot Fest. William Shatner Announces Spoken Word Album Love & Other Mysteries Chris Coplan
Food stall shut down after dozens fall ill at Truck Festival 2026
The suspected source was removed within 90 minutes of organisers receiving the first reports The post Food stall shut down after dozens fall ill at Truck Festival 2026 appeared first on NME .
Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson
Guitarist Jim Root remarks, “Don’t believe every thing you read." Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson Spencer Kaufman
Watch Olivia Rodrigo join Smashing Pumpkins on “Thirty-Three” at Lollapalooza
The Pumpkins’ set also featured appearances from Yungblud and Melissa Auf der Maur.
Listen to Tom Waits’ darkly comic new spoken-word track ‘The Fly’
The track serves as the B-side to his politically charged Massive Attack collaboration 'Boots On The Ground' The post Listen to Tom Waits’ darkly comic new spoken-word track ‘The Fly’ appeared first on NME .