Music

A night out with Cuban jazz maestro, Arturo Sandoval

Suzy Exposito — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:56:22 GMT

Hot on the heels of his new album, "Sangú," the Cuban jazz legend talks playing Coachella with Karol G, being knighted by the king of Spain and honored by former President Obama

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Fred Armisen

Lisa Boone — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For this sun-averse music obsessive, a perfect day would include vinyl hunts, sushi and shows at intimate venues.

Olivia Rodrigo has looked at love from both sides now

Mikael Wood — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The 23-year-old pop star takes up the bloom of young love on her thrilling new album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.'

Ariana Grande tells the White House not to use her music in 'barbaric, inhumane' ICE post

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:21:40 GMT

The White House is clapping back after Ariana Grande commented on a TikTok telling the administration not to use her music as the soundtrack in immigration enforcement promo videos.

Jakob Nowell used to call Sublime 'his dad's band.' But new album proves 'Now it's our band. It's us'

Nate Jackson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the release of "Until the Sun Explodes" their first album as Sublime in 30 years, the band members talk about recapturing the effortless essence of their timeless sound and looking forward to future plans.

Bill Cody, the voice of WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry, dies at 67

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:22:03 GMT

Nashville and beyond is mourning the loss of WSM Radio and Grand Ole Opry host Bill Cody, who died at 67 on Tuesday. In May, his daughter shared that the country music icon had suffered critical organ failure and needed a transplant.

Model says as Kanye West sexually assaulted her, he yelled, 'This is art, I'm Picasso'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:44:40 GMT

Lawyers for Kanye West argue that what Jennifer An alleges was sexual assault was the rapper's 1st Amendment right to artistic expression.

AMC postpones its interactive concert series as summer box office soars

Cerys Davies — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:10:59 GMT

AMC is rescheduling its interactive concert experience for later this year. After a very lucrative start to the summer box office, the movie theater chain said it needed to refocus its June programming.

Sen Dog discusses new Cuba documentary, how L.A. shaped his music and being Latino in hip-hop

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode of "The De Los Podcast" Cypress Hill MC Sen Dog talked about his upcoming documentary about his Cuban roots, plus touched on how growing up in L.A. informed his music taste and how he moved within hip-hop circles.

6 music supervisors select their TV shows' best needle drops

Kara Warner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We asked the music supervisors from six Emmy contenders to pick the needle drops they love most from their shows' latest seasons.

Spotify accused of using new streaming policy to reduce indie artist's royalties

Cerys Davies — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:08:02 GMT

Mark Kratter, a Connecticut-based musician, is suing Spotify for engaging in what he alleges are "unfair business practices." The complaint claims that streaming metrics have been altered to prioritize major artists and labels above smaller indie musicians.

Modest Mouse deals with death and breathes life into a new album that 'actually is ours'

Rachel Brodsky — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:48:43 GMT

Three decades after Modest Mouse's scrappy Northwest beginnings, Isaac Brock returns with "An Eraser And A Maze," a new album he says finally feels wholly theirs.

Musicians shortchanged by AI deals with labels, lawsuit alleges

Wendy Lee — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 22:22:18 GMT

American Federation of Musicians alleges that Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have not compensated musicians as part of the companies' settlement with AI companies Suno and Udio.

Echo & the Bunnymen reschedules show after frontman Ian McCulloch injured in crash

Tracy Brown — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:54:33 GMT

Echo & the Bunnyman has recheduled its Philadelphia show that was postponed after frontman Ian McCulloch was injured in a 'road traffic incident.'

Rush reunion becomes a moving tribute to Neil Peart and Anika Nilles' coronation at Kia Forum

Joshua Rothkopf — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:08:43 GMT

Opening its first post-Neil Peart tour with high energy and a smartly chosen set list, the band also has a showstopper in touring drummer Anika Nilles.

Ariana Grande returns to the stage, pop-star quirks intact

Mikael Wood — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:21:38 GMT

Seven years after her last outing, the singer launched her new tour Saturday night in Oakland, showcasing her peculiar talents and slightly twisted sense of humor.

Phones banned on Phoebe Bridgers' tour, including her Halloween shows at Intuit Dome

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 21:22:53 GMT

Phoebe Bridgers will set out on the international Lost Tour in September, with two dates over Halloween weekend at Inglewood's Intuit Dome.

Where Death Cab for Cutie learned to put the pain

Mikael Wood — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The veteran indie-rock band has a new album, 'I Built You a Tower,' that looks back on frontman Ben Gibbard's recent divorce.

Vinyl records are back, but they're polluting the planet. These labels are trying to help

Julius Miller — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The resurgence of vinyl records has taken a toll on the environment. Labels are banding together to help alleviate production effects.

The Tao of RaiNao

Juan J. Arroyo — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

An alchemist of reggaeton, jazz and alternative, RaiNao has graced both NPR's Tiny Desk and Bad Bunny's residency shows. The Puerto Rican artist continues the momentum with her new album, 'Marcriá.'

Malcolm Todd found fame on TikTok. Now he's handling stardom in real life.

Katie Simons — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At 22, Malcolm Todd wants to make music that reflects him and his journey. Charting songs and sold-out concerts are just the cherry on top.

Hollywood Bowl but by the water? Long Beach takes a first step with temporary amphitheater

Clay Marshall — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The long-term dream is a permanent "Long Beach Bowl." Until then, the temporary F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach has 11,000 seats with views of the Queen Mary from the nosebleeds.

Leslie Grace talks her new album — plus 'In the Heights' and the lost 'Batgirl' movie on 'The De Los Podcast'

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In the debut episode of "The De Los Podcast," actor-singer Leslie Grace discussed her new album, "Amor, ¿Quién Eres?" and spoke candidly about past films "In the Heights" and "Batgirl."

Two of music's most powerful executives maxed out donations to Spencer Pratt

August Brown — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Pratt is a registered Republican whose rhetoric about homeless "zombies" rankled progressives. Powerful music executives gave him large donations.

Peabo Bryson, R&B singer known for Disney classics, dies at 75

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 23:21:52 GMT

R&B singer Peabo Bryson dies Tuesday in Marietta, Ga., after suffering a stroke over the weekend, according to his familiy.

Black Crowes shoot down 'USA' chants, boos in Tampa: 'Don't know what you have to be so proud of'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 22:50:55 GMT

The Black Crowes got into a spat with their Tampa audience over the weekend. Frontman Chris Robinson had some choice words for fans chanting 'USA, USA' and booing.

Sabrina Carpenter seeks court order after alleged stalker's 'disturbing privacy violation'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 02:53:40 GMT

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is seeking a restraining order after an alleged stalker tried to force his way into her Los Angeles home and returned twice more.

Peabo Bryson, R&B singer known for Disney classics, has suffered a stroke

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:31:25 GMT

R&B singer Peabo Bryson, well known for his duets from beloved Disney classics 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' suffered a stroke, according to his representatives.

Taylor Swift returns to country roots for 'Toy Story 5' song

Katie Simons — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:42:02 GMT

Taylor Swift has returned to her country roots with her new song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5,' inspired by the character Jessie.

Brat summer 2.0? Charli XCX announces new album with help from Martin Scorsese

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:14:45 GMT

Charli XCX has announced 'Music, Fashion, Film,' an 11-track album arriving July 24, with cover art featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese as its titular muses.

Ronald LaPread, Commodores' co-founder and bassist, dies at 75

Katie Simons — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:28:21 GMT

Ronald LaPread, bassist on Commodores songs like 'Easy,' 'Three Times a Lady' and 'Brick House,' has died. He was 75.

Why Dogstar's comeback is still comeback-ing

Mikael Wood — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:18:25 GMT

Keanu Reeves' L.A.-based alt-rock band reunited for a 2023 album. Now it's just released another.

10 minutes backstage with Rostam at the Ford

Mikael Wood — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:30:09 GMT

After a show in Los Angeles, musician and former Vampire Weekend member chats about some of his LP's themes and inspirations (and also Coldplay).

I do-a! Dua Lipa and Callum Turner marry in London town hall ceremony

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:14:35 GMT

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot over the weekend in London. They were seen hand-in-hand leaving the historic Old Marylebone Town Hall in Westminster.

Olivia Rodrigo's babydoll dress is for the punks, not the freaks who 'normalize pedophilia'

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:05:26 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo's babydoll dress has caused a ruckus online with naysayers saying it sexualizes child-like imagery, but the pop star refuses to change her style because of rhetoric she says is weird and problematic.

Violet Grohl steps out of her famous father's shadow with a haunted, alt-rock debut

Rachel Brodsky — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At 20, Violet Grohl steps beyond her father Dave's rock legacy with debut album "Be Sweet to Me," a haunted, alt-rock debut steeped in '80s and '90s experimental grit.

Gracie Abrams sets four-night Kia Forum homecoming for Look at My Life tour

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:46:08 GMT

Gracie Abrams is hitting arenas worldwide with her 64-date Look at My Life tour, including four homecoming nights in December at Inglewood's Kia Forum.

John McClain, co-executor of Michael Jackson estate, dies at 71

Mikael Wood — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:47:07 GMT

The musician and executive also worked with Janet Jackson, Dr. Dre and Lionel Richie.

Zac Brown and Kendra Scott, who went quickly from new couple to engaged, marry in Greece

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:59:15 GMT

Zac Brown and Kendra Scott have married at a private ceremony in Greece, according to news reports. The singer and the jewelry designer have been engaged for 10 months.

Bad Bunny joins 'Toy Story 5' voice cast as a fashionable pizza toy

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:46:16 GMT

Bad Bunny has joined the cast of "Toy Story 5" as the voice of a pizza-themed toy named Pizza with Sunglasses. The role marks the singer's first voice-acting performance.

New cities, same dreams: Alicia Keys brings 'Hell's Kitchen' to Los Angeles

Katie Simons — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The jukebox musical inspired by Alicia Keys' life will open at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles at the end of May.

Sonny Rollins, pioneering jazz saxophonist, dies at 95

Nardine Saad, Don Heckman — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:50:23 GMT

Rollins was one of the last iconic figures of the golden age of post-World War II jazz.

Miles Davis at 100: Musicians explain why he is the GOAT

Steve Baltin — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's Miles Davis' centennial, and fellow musicians discuss how the shapeshifting innovator transformed music over and over again and became more than a jazz legend. He's a cultural cornerstone.

Rob Base, rapper known for 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59

Katie Simons — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:10:02 GMT

Rob Base, rapper known for his collaborations with DJ E-Z Rock, dies at 59 after a battle with cancer.

Ricky Martin safe after 'tear gas' — or maybe pepper spray? — stops his concert in Montenegro

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:47 GMT

Ricky Martin is fine, his publicist says, after 'an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage' and temporarily halted the singer's concert Thursday in Montenegro.

Ryan Porter, beloved L.A. jazz trombonist and Kendrick Lamar collaborator, dies at 46

August Brown — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:40:26 GMT

Ryan Porter was a central figure in the L.A. jazz scene, performing with Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington, and co-founding the West Coast Get Down.

Álvaro Díaz dares Latin trap fans to expand their palates in 'Omakase'

Osvaldo Espino — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In today's Latin music landscape, looking backward has become a way to move forward. Álvaro Díaz is flipping the script.

Sofish embraces wounds in debut LP 'Femme Illustrée'

Andrea Flores — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In her debut album, 'Femme Illustrée,' the 25-year-old francophile puts a spin on Ray Bradbury's 'The Illustrated Man,' embracing her own scars as a symbol of a life well lived.

Too young to drink, ready to destroy: How young punks Xcomm are crashing the hardcore scene

Daniel Kohn — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Homework can wait for L.A.'s hardcore upstart Xcomm, whose youngest member is 14, as it focuses on the release of its debut album, 'Time to Burn.'

After 30 years, young crowds still line up for punishment at L.A.'s harshest nightclub, Das Bunker

August Brown — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's impossible to imagine Los Angeles' electronic scene without Das Bunker, founded in 1996 to champion brutalist club music.

Colombian 'Queen of Cumbia' Totó La Momposina dies at 85

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:22:56 GMT

Colombian folk music singer Totó La Momposina, known as the "Queen of Cumbia," died May 19 at the age of 85.

10 minutes backstage with Bilal at Blue Note

Kailyn Brown — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bilal celebrated the anniversary of his classic album "1st Born Second" at the Blue Note in Hollywood. We caught up with him to talk about the special anniversary, honoring D'Angelo at the Grammys, and making new music.

This Miles Davis centennial exhibit features photos even his family had never seen

Julius Miller — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Miles Davis: A Century of Cool" debuts at Musichead Gallery on Sunset Boulevard, tracing the legendary jazz musician's evolution.

Everybody loves the sunshine, eventually: The enduring appeal of Roy Ayers' 1976 song

Nabil Ayers — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The son of Roy Ayers reflects on his father's iconic song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" as a cultural touchstone and the personal connection he's built with the song.

Kylie Minogue reflects on four decades of fame, past loves and cruel misogyny in Netflix doc

Vivian Manning-Schaffel — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With every new record, Kylie Minogue has attracted new, younger fans. In a three-part Netflix documentary, she reflects on her four-decade career arc, from soap operas to becoming Australia's bestselling female artist of all time.

After 40 years, the Afghan Whigs still sound like no one else — and they're not done yet

Steve Baltin — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati-bred alt-rock stalwarts the Afghan Whigs mark 40 years with a career-spanning tour, new singles and a Southern California victory lap at the Bellwether, Observatory and Pappy & Harriet's this week.

'The closest thing to church': How Unusual Tuesday became L.A.'s home for misfit artists

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Unusual Tuesday is a weekly variety show at Sun Space, an eccentric Shadow Hills performance venue. It was started in 2017 by Noel Rhodes.

Lainey Wilson marries Devlin 'Duck' Hodges by a waterfall after surviving that Stagecoach windstorm

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:39:01 GMT

Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges made a splash last weekend, getting married Sunday at a picturesque waterfall in Tennessee.

Breaking down Drake's Temu haul of an album drop

Mikael Wood, August Brown — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:10 GMT

Drake dropped three albums Thursday night. The Times' Mikael Wood and August Brown get into it.

To play Mozart, Will Sharpe had to mine the contrasts of his life and music

Emily Zemler — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To prepare to play Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Starz's 'Amadeus,' the actor learned to play piano and conduct, immersing himself in the spectrum of Mozart's work.

Social Distortion is the job Mike Ness can't quit

Mikael Wood — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The veteran California punk band has a new album, 'Born to Kill,' that follows Ness' experience with cancer.

Clarence Carter, blues and soul singer known for hits 'Strokin'' and 'Patches,' dies at 90

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:10 GMT

Clarence Carter, the Grammy-nominated blues and soul singer known for the raunchy hit 'Strokin',' which was featured in Eddie Murphy's "The Nutty Professor," has died. He was 90.

Concert projectiles leave Oli Sykes with a 'mild concussion' and Eric Clapton skipping an encore

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:08 GMT

Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes and storied guitarist and singer Eric Clapton are the latest musicians to get hit by flying objects during their performances.

Billboards celebrating peace will arrive in L.A. as part of the Broad's Yoko Ono exhibit

Julius Miller — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Broad's latest Yoko Ono exhibition features iconic works from the artist alongside a timely citywide billboard campaign promoting peace.

Clave Especial talks summer EP 'Afterafter' and showing their support for MrBeast contestant Juan

Andrea Flores — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:28:54 GMT

From Cornell University to a MrBeast supermarket challenge, Clave Especial is finally slowing down to talk about its recent EP "Afterafter" and what really went down at the SXSW showcase.

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in break-in. Man pleads guilty, but music still missing

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:53:41 GMT

The man suspected of nabbing unreleased music by Beyoncé in a car break-in last summer has pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

When the 2027 Grammys will happen and what to know about awards season

Mikael Wood — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:44 GMT

Music's most prestigious awards ceremony will take place Feb. 7 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

Is 'Blue Dot Fever' a real problem for the concert industry?

August Brown — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:35:24 GMT

Touring is 'too risky, and there's not as much upside,' said veteran manager Michael Kaminsky.

You know the tune. Now learn the astonishing tale behind '(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66'

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Bobby Troup, an aspiring songwriter from Pennsylvania, the decision to drive west in 1946 set off a chain of events that helped turn the road into a symbol of footloose American freedom.

Man who died on Mt. Wilson identified as film and TV composer Mark Smythe, 53

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:41:33 GMT

Composer Mark Smythe has been identified as the man who died Saturday on Mt. Wilson after a cardiac emergency. His family and peers poured out their hearts in his memory.

Junior H addresses corrido controversy with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Andrea Flores — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:38:24 GMT

Junior H expressed regret for his earlier narcocorridos at a news conference with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. His laments came two months after the singer critiqued the Mexican government for its censorship against certain corridos tumbados.

Maya Hawke has learned what love really is

Mikael Wood — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:23:21 GMT

The 27-year-old singer and actor on making music with her husband and finishing her run on 'Stranger Things.'

Julieta Venegas: La Leyenda de Tijuana

Andrew Casillas — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses her dual memoir and album release, "Norteña," which features collaborations with Natalia Lafourcade, Yahritza y Su Esencia, Meme del Real and Bronco.

He crafted beats for Drake and helped make Yeat a superstar. Now BNYX is reshaping hip-hop

Miki Hellerbach — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before sitting down for an interview on a recent afternoon, BNYX insisted on a tour of his Hollywood studio to highlight all the carefully curated items he's procured for his workspace.

FCC drops trove of viewer complaints over Bad Bunny's 'disgusting' Super Bowl halftime show

August Brown — Sat, 9 May 2026 21:20:40 GMT

"That was the most disgusting inappropriate show," one viewer wrote to the FCC about Bad Bunny's set. "I had to make all of my children go into the next room!"

Justin Bieber played ultra A-list Montecito party, with AI defense execs in the crowd

August Brown — Sat, 9 May 2026 18:22:18 GMT

Bieber was a headliner at WNDR, entertainment executive Jeffrey Katzenberg's invitation-only confab at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito.

Are men OK? Actor Jena Malone genuinely hopes so on a beguiling new album

August Brown — Fri, 8 May 2026 15:05:31 GMT

The "Hunger Games" star also has a long music career. "Flowers For Men" was inspired by her son and the world he'll inherit.

Paramount and Warner Music team up to make more music-focused movies

Cerys Davies — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After the box office success of biopics like 'Michael' and concert films like 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' Paramount has inked a new deal with Warner Music Group to expand its music programming.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Pete Yorn

Mikael Wood — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The singer and songwriter is on the road performing his breakout 2001 album, "Musicforthemorningafter." He'll release a new LP in July.

No Doubt throws it back — way back — at the Las Vegas Sphere

Mikael Wood — Thu, 7 May 2026 19:43:26 GMT

The veteran SoCal ska-punk band opened its residency at the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue on Wednesday night.

Kodak Black arrested on suspicion of trafficking MDMA in Florida

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 7 May 2026 17:40:22 GMT

Kodak Black, who had his sentence in a weapons case commuted on the final day of President Trump's first term, has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking the drug MDMA.

Billie Eilish, intimate in even James Cameron's eye: Our critics weigh in on 3D concert doc 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Amy Nicholson, Mikael Wood — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For all the hugeness of an arena show, the singer establishes remarkable closeness with her fans, a rapport captured by the "Avatar" director's hi-def cameras.

She's written hits for everyone else. Now, at 61, Linda Perry is ready for herself

Pamela Chelin — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:12:43 GMT

Linda Perry, 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and hit songwriter, has released her first solo album in three decades alongside a Tribeca-premiered documentary, both titled "Let It Die Here."

Sam Smith reportedly engaged to Christian Cowan, designer of singer's 52-pound Met Gala ensemble

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 6 May 2026 19:08:37 GMT

Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to Christian Cowan, who designed the singer's sparkling 52-pound Met Gala gown. The two have been linked for more than three years.

All 55 of Neil Diamond's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Wed, 6 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the 85-year-old pop legend prepares a new album for release, here's a rundown of his biggest songs.

AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

Cerys Davies — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:04:22 GMT

Artists such as Paris Hilton and Kim Petras might be making an appearance at your local AMC. With interactive technology, the theater chain is introducing a new type of live concert experience.

Kid Cudi cuts M.I.A. from tour after she says she 'can't do illegal' in political rant on stage

Clara Harter — Tue, 5 May 2026 04:28:47 GMT

Kid Cudi has fired M.I.A. as the opener on his Rebel Ragers tour following backlash over onstage comments in Dallas, where she appeared to accuse audience members of being in the country illegally.

With 'Eterno,' Calle 24 is ready to move on from the glitz

Andrea Flores — Mon, 4 May 2026 22:15:24 GMT

Diego Millán, better known as Calle 24, released his studio album "Eterno" on April 9. The LP encapsulates a transitional period in his life, marked by his return to Mexico after five years of living in the United States.

Dolly Parton says her immune and digestive systems 'got all out of whack,' creating health concerns

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:37:44 GMT

Dolly Parton is being treated for medical issues that arose last fall related to her immune and digestive systems. She has also called off her Las Vegas residency.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome baby No. 3: 'We love life with our family'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:33:47 GMT

Cameron Diaz and rocker Benji Madden have added one more piece to their family: another baby. They are now the parents to a third child, named Nautus Madden.

Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland reunite for the 'serendipitous' Santa Monica Jazz Festival

Steve Baltin — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:54:26 GMT

Bass legend Stanley Clarke and the Police drummer and composer Stewart Copeland talk about their longtime friendship and their plans to play together for the Santa Monica Jazz Festival debut.

This historian dug into old records and found a lost chapter of Chicano L.A. music culture

Oliver Wang — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Community historian Ruben Molina's discovery of 1950s rhythm & blues records with handwritten tags inspired "The Dreamy Side," a book documenting overlooked Chicano youth culture.

Former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood dies at 79

Carlos De Loera — Sun, 3 May 2026 23:32:43 GMT

Former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood died at age 79. His wife and agent confirmed his death in a social media post on Saturday evening.

Redondo Beach Pier reopens after evacuation that delayed BeachLife Festival

Carlos De Loera — Sun, 3 May 2026 19:09:50 GMT

Redondo Beach police issued an evacuation order at the Redondo pier Sunday morning due to "police activity." The evacuation comes on the final day of the BeachLife Festival.

Olivia Rodrigo hosts 'SNL' and debuts new song, while Aziz Ansari takes on Kash Patel

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 3 May 2026 06:57:28 GMT

The pop star made her hosting debut, and pulled double duty as musical guest, while comedian Aziz Ansari made a cameo in the cold open as FBI Director Kash Patel.