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Matty Healy — who issued a non-apology earlier this year after he laughed about racist and derogatory comments about Ice Spice on the Adam Freidland Show in February — went on stage during The 1975’s show at the Hollywood Bowl to apologize for his actions that “have hurt some people” before acting out a therapy ad. “I think it is important to take inventory of yourself. So you become aware when your intentions and your actions don’t align. So, because some of my actions have hurt some people, I apologize those people...

Music City will once agin be rocking on New Year's Eve. Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to perform at Nashville's Big Bash to help ring in 2024, with more acts yet to be announced.In its third year, New Year's Eve: Nashville's Big Bash aims to kick off the new year country style. Thousands of country music fans flock to downtown Nashville to see their favorite artists perform live as they kiss the old year goodbye and welcome in a new one.The annual celebration features several top-notch performances from the...

A sold-out show at the Hollywood Bowl merits no less than a special guest — or two. During Kali Uchis‘ show at the storied Los Angeles venue, the singer surprised fans with special appearances from Omar Apollo and Tyler, the Creator during her career-spanning set. After opening her show with “Muñekita” and her Tyler, the Creator collab “See You Again” by herself, Uchis welcomed frequent collaborator (and gay bestie) Apollo for his verse on Red Moon in Venus‘ “Worth the Wait.” The Mexican singer received a lap dance from Uchis’ backup dancers...

Every artist who enters country music must quickly develop a strong sense of self, and for women — especially non-white women — the risk of being pigeonholed or packaged by industry executive and well-meaning teams is especially great.Tiera Kennedy knew going into the industry that she'd have to work to define herself on her own terms, and she surrounded herself with a supportive team who would stand behind her self-expression. Still, she acknowledges that it's sometimes been a struggle to find a balance between authenticity and commercial viability."I watched Shania Twain's documentary,"...

Singer tells MSG audience, “I was very overwhelmed” about her Barbie. "Will she be like me? Will she have my spirit?" Stevie Nicks surprised fans who were in attendance at her show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday with news that Mattel told her they would be creating an official Stevie Nicks Barbie. Following her performance of “Bella Donna” she intimated with the audience, “I have something very exciting to share with you a few hours before the rest of the world.” During her speech, she said that...

Toby Keith said he was feeling "good" despite his ongoing battle with stomach cancer, admitting that it's been "up and down" during a recent red carpet appearance.Keith and his wife, Tricia Lucus, were on hand at the inaugural People's Choice Country Awards in Nashville on Thursday night (Sept. 28), where the country superstar accepted the first-ever Country Icon Award in recognition of his three-decade career. It was a rare public appearance for Keith since announcing that he was battling stomach cancer in June of 2022, and he stopped to talk...

come on america "The officers came to my home and said they would not leave until they spoke to me as people do 4 minute performances with them. I am getting an apology," singer says Even though Britney Spears said “no one needs to call the police” following the viral video where she danced with (allegedly) prop knives, police did conduct a welfare check on Spears, who is not happy with how things went down. On Saturday, Spears confirmed a Los Angeles Times report that the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office...

Ronnie Milsap is preparing for his final Nashville concert, and the iconic country singer says he's particularly looking forward to one very special performance during an all-star celebration of his career.The 80-year-old country legend will take the stage at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena in October as part of an all-star lineup that also includes Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Scotty McCreery, Tracy Lawrence, Randy Houser, Sara Evans, Lorrie Morgan, Neal McCoy, Breland, Phil Vassar, Terri Clark, the Band of Heathens and Charlie McCoy.Trace Adkins, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ray Stevens, Pam Tillis, the Gatlin Brothers, Hunter Hayes, Mark Wills, the McCrary Sisters,...

the waiting Sammy Hagar also makes surprise appearance to perform Van Halen's "Why Can't This Be Love?" with Brandon Flowers and crew Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival is underway this weekend in Dana Point, California, with the Pearl Jam frontman popping up during the Killers’ Friday night headlining set to perform Tom Petty’s “The Waiting.” Vedder dedicated the performance to some diehard Killers fans who situated themselves along the front rail when the festival open hours earlier. “This one’s for you,” Vedder said, pointing them out. Petty has long been a...

Thomas Rhett took care of his business so his fans could enjoy the party in Nashville on Friday night (Sept. 29). The hitmaker's Home Team Tour 23 stop at Bridgestone Arena is what happens when an artist in his prime takes his job very seriously.Rhett's Home Team Tour 23 wraps on Saturday night (Sept. 30) in Nashville.On Friday, he released his 20 Number Ones album.His set list included 17 of those No. 1 songs."Businesslike" and "serious" are actually two of the worst possible words one could use to describe the 90-minute set....

quick return Less than three months after The Pink Tape, Phily rapper is back with new music Less than three months after Lil Uzi Vert dropped his new album The Pink Tape, the prolific rapper is back with a new single titled “NFL” that, despite the title and Uzi’s Eagles fandom, has nothing to do with football. As revealed in the opening of the Be El Be-directed visual, “NFL” is short for “Never Fall in Luv.” (Luv itself is an acronym for Lil Uzi Vert). What follows is a barrage...

Chris Stapleton is set to rock the stage at this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3. Fans will have a rare chance to see the performance, too — the star-studded event will stream live on Disney+ from the Barclays Center in New York City.Other artists scheduled to entertain the audience are Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., St. Vincent and New Edition.Willie Nelson is part of this year's induction class, so he'll be highlighted as part of the night's festivities. Nelson is to be enshrined in the...

Following the arrest of Duane “Keffe D” Davis on Friday in connection to the fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur in 1996, Shakur’s sister and Jada Pinkett Smith spoke on the “pivotal moment.” Sekyiwa ‘Set’ Shakur, who is president of The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, shared in a statement that while the arrest was a victory, she is reserving judgment “until all the facts and legal proceedings are complete.” “This is no doubt a pivotal moment. The silence of the past 27 years surrounding this case has spoken loudly in our community,”...

Kelsea Ballerini won't stay quiet when it comes to haters attacking her art. The singer took to social media to set the record straight after she was accused of lip-syncing during her People's Choice Country Awards performance on Thursday night (Sept. 28).The rumors started after she took the stage to sing her song "Mountain With a View," and some alleged that the Tennessee artist was not performing live. Ballerini was quick to shut down the shamers after the show with a short, to-the-point video.InstagramInstagramloading...“I just want to say, if I was lip-syncing, I...