Pop Rock

MusiCares has named the legendary band U2 as its 2027 Persons of the Year, with a gala scheduled for February 5, 2027, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The 2026 Premios Juventud ceremony concluded on Thursday, Sept. 3, in Marbella, Spain, marking the first time the event was held outside the Americas at the Starlite Auditorium.

Shakira and Burna Boy’s "Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)" has secured a 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart as of September 5, 2026.

David Byrne has announced a new concert film, Who Is the Sky?, directed by Brady Corbet and filmed in 70mm during his recent tour stops in Baltimore.

Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released her new song “Serena Joy” as a limited-edition CD single at a California record store on August 21, ahead of her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival.

Turnstile has announced a new reimagined version of their Grammy-winning album Never Enough, featuring collaborators like Elton John and Hayley Williams, set for release on August 28.

Phil Collins has disclosed that he nearly died in 2024 following a relapse with alcohol that resulted in a seven-month hospitalization and his children being summoned to his bedside.

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.

Carly Simon announced on Monday, July 27, that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is recovering from skin cancer surgery while preparing her first new album in over a decade.

Hayley Williams headlined the Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 24, 2026, bringing out a series of surprise guests including Jack Antonoff and Jenny Lewis at Fort Adams State Park.