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Kelly Clarkson’s Interaction at Brooklyn Store Art of Play Revealed in Store’s Security Video

The footage shows the singer's discussion with the employee she'd later call out online.

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Racial Bias in Live Events Licensing Costs London’s Music Scene $185M Annually, Says Landmark Report

The report has been in the making for the past two years and features data and testimonies from a wide range of contributors.

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America’s Got Talent Winner Nene Royal Joins Avenged Sevenfold Onstage: Watch

The 16-year-old AGT winner performed an opening set of cover songs and joined A7X for two of their hits in Singapore. America’s Got Talent Winner Nene Royal Joins Avenged Sevenfold Onstage: Watch Spencer Kaufman

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Gang of Four Announce 2027 South American Shows After Saying Goodbye to Extensive Touring

The post-punk pioneers will perform in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile next March, following their 2025 farewell to extensive touring. Gang of Four Announce 2027 South American Shows After Saying Goodbye to Extensive Touring Pedro Camacho

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Madra Salach live in London: an unmissable live band with incredible power

Electric Ballroom, October 13, 2026: The Dublin folk band’s biggest show to date is a triumph of emotion and expression as they rework old classics and add their own stunning stories to the mix

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In Rare Comment About His Family, Pitbull Says He Doesn’t Want to Put His Children ‘In My World ‘Cause They’re Not Built For It Yet’

Mr. 305 opened up (a bit) about his life offstage in a Billboard cover story.

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Garth Brooks Announces 2026 "Blame It All On My Roots" Tour

The tour finds Brooks reviving his in-the-round Drum Pod stage and performing multi-night stands at arenas around the country. Garth Brooks’ 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour: How to Get Tickets Pa

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Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz & Fondation Louis Vuitton Announce Vocal Competition

Malou Oheix wins first place, icon Arturo Sandoval also honored at event hosted by actor Jeremy Irons.

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Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall

Paul Thomas Anderson’s concert film comes to theaters next month

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Big Thief Live Archive

The Big Thief Live Archive includes 10 fully mixed shows, with plans to add new sets each month

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Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber Is a New Wave Horror Show: Review

The Irish band's fifth album is a jagged, synth-heavy reinvention, featuring some of their boldest songs yet. Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber Is a New Wave Horror Show: Review Paolo Ragusa

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Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz & Fondation Louis Vuitton Team for 2026 Vocal Competition: The Future of Jazz ‘Is Very Safe’

Malou Oheix wins first place, icon Arturo Sandoval also honored at event hosted by actor Jeremy Irons.

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Big Thief Launch Free Concert Archive

The Big Thief Live Archive includes 10 fully mixed shows, with plans to add new sets each month

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Big Thief Unveils Grateful Dead-Themed Live Concert Archive

The free repository comes pre-loaded with 10 full concerts, with more shows added each month. Big Thief Launch Grateful Dead-Inspired Live Archive Karan Singh

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Big Thief Launch Grateful Dead-Inspired Live Archive

The free repository comes pre-loaded with 10 full concerts, with more shows added each month. Big Thief Launch Grateful Dead-Inspired Live Archive Karan Singh

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Watch Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall’s First Teaser Trailer

Paul Thomas Anderson’s concert film comes to theaters next month

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Peven Everett's Emotional Stage Return with Gorillaz Post-Cancer Treatment

“This was the hardest show I’ve ever had to do but I’d do anything for Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett and Gorillaz”

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Watch Peven Everett make emotional return to the stage with Gorillaz after reaching major milestone in stage 4 cancer treatment

“This was the hardest show I’ve ever had to do but I’d do anything for Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett and Gorillaz”

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Today in Music AI news: Raye gets botted; UMG senior AI role; Character•AI bankruptcy; Rocketship launches

When Raye announced a show in London’s Royal Albert Hall, you’d expect demand for tickets to be high. But when the show received 1.8 pre-sale million sign-ups – for a 5000 seat show – it became clear to Raye’s team that “scalpers [were] using AI bots to create hundreds of thousands of fake registrat

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Newswrap: Spotify Wrapped live performances; Shakira breaks records; Lego musical on YouTube; Tom Petty podcast

Spotify’s Get Ready for 2026 Wrapped landing page is now live on Spotify for Artists. Aside from the usual message for fans, eligible artists can this year share a performance video too. These could be things like live shows, acoustic takes, or studio sessions. They can then show up in fans’ “Your T