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The Smashing Pumpkins headlined Lollapalooza on July 31, featuring surprise guest appearances by Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud during their first headlining slot at the festival in 32 years.

Turntablist Sid Wilson has been permanently removed from the metal band Slipknot. Reports indicate he was notified of his dismissal on Friday afternoon, July 31.

Ohio metalcore outfit Miss May I will release their new studio album No Place For Me on October 2 through Solid State Records, debuting the music video for lead single "Hand Me A Halo."

Slayyyter has released her new single "Brand New Chanel$" alongside a self-directed music video to coincide with the launch of her Worst Girl in the World tour.

Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album, Petal, on Friday, July 31, alongside a cinematic music video for the title track featuring a gory confrontation with fictional executives.

Boy George has withdrawn from the London West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar following the release of his controversial AI-generated song, "We Will Dance Again."

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee recently addressed the band's legal dispute with founding guitarist Mick Mars during an appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast.

Shaboozey brought his latest single "Cowgirl" to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, featuring a guest appearance by Summer House star Ciara Miller.

Colombian superstar Karol G announced her sixth studio album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, during her headlining performance at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on Wednesday, July 29.

Rush began a four-night residency at Madison Square Garden on July 28, 2026, marking the band's first New York City performance with new drummer Anika Nilles.