Poland concert canceled amid mounting backlash The planned concert by Kanye West in Poland has been officially canceled, marking another setback in the artist’s troubled European tour schedule. The performance, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2026, at

NEW YORK — Don Schlitz, the acclaimed country music songwriter whose work helped define a generation of hits, died Thursday April 16, 202 at a hospital in Nashville. He was 73. Officials said his death followed a sudden illness, though no further details were immediately released. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Schlitz earned widespread recognition for writing enduring songs such as

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University will host a major two-night concert event in early June to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary and celebrate the opening of its new facility. Titled “Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us,” the concerts are

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Mumbai, India, at the age of 92, marking the end of an extraordinary era in global music. She had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after experiencing cardiac and respiratory complications and was placed in intensive care later that night. Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirme

Veteran singer Ray Stevens is recovering after suffering a serious neck injury following a fall, according to a statement released after the incident on Sunday, March 29. The 87-year-old Grammy-winning artist was briefly hospitalized in the Nashville area before being discharged to continue recovery at home. Doctors have advised Stevens to wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks. Despite the injury, he is reported to be mobile and in positive spirits as he focuses on recovery

Pop sensation Britney Spears was arrested on March 4, 2026, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs in Ventura County, California. The singer was detained at 9:30 pm local time and released in the early hours of March 5, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Following her release, Spears' representative addressed the incident, issuing a statement that emphasized the seriousness of the situation. The representative described the arrest as an "un

Shakira, the Latina pop sensation, is making her highly anticipated return to India after 19 long years, with concerts in Mumbai and Delhi scheduled for April 2026. The excitement surrounding her shows is palpable, and the ticket prices are reflecting this buzz, with prices soaring as high as Rs 32,000 for exclusive access. The last time Shakira performed in India was back in 2007 during her Oral Fixation tour, and her return is generating much excitement. On March 1, 2026,

The North to Shore Festival is set to return in 2026 with an expansive lineup featuring prominent international performers alongside celebrated local talent. Organized by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the multi-venue event will run from June 13 through June 28, bringing live music, comedy, and cultural programming to audiences across Newark and Asbury Park. Festival organizers confirmed that the upcoming edition will include headline appearances by The Black Crowes,

Justin Bieber is set to make a highly anticipated return to the global spotlight as he prepares to perform at the Grammy Awards 2026, marking his first major public performance since 2022. The announcement has generated widespread excitement among fans and industry insiders, as the pop star steps back onto one of music’s biggest stages after a four-year hiatus from large-scale live events. The ceremony, scheduled to take place this Sunday, is expected to be a defining moment in Bieber’s o

Arijit Singh, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Hindi cinema, has announced that he will no longer take on new assignments as a playback singer, a decision that has sent shockwaves across the Indian music industry and among millions of fans. The announcement comes after a career spanning nearly 15 years, during which Singh established himself as a defining sound of modern Bollywood music. The singer shared the news through a note posted on his social media account a

Global K-pop sensation BTS has officially announced its highly anticipated return to live performances with a massive world tour scheduled across 2026 and 2027. This will be the group’s first major tour in several years, drawing excitement from fans worldwide and marking the largest tour of their career. The tour will include more than 70 stops across multiple continents, with Chicago confirmed as one of the major North American dates, highlighting the group’s enduring global appeal.

A professional violinist has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging that he was dismissed from a concert tour with actor and rapper Will Smith after reporting what he describes as a disturbing hotel room intrusion that raised serious safety and harassment concerns. The legal filing claims the termination amounted to retaliation and names both Smith and a management company connected to the tour as defendants. According to the complaint, the violinist, Brian Ki

Veteran singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo surgery, prompting the rescheduling of his January concert dates. The announcement was made Monday through a personal statement shared on social media, in which the 82-year-old performer described the circumstances that led to the discovery of the illness and reassured fans about his prognosis. Manilow said the diagnosis followed a period of recurring bronchitis that las