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Jimmy Kimmel appears to be taking the throne of late night king following Stephen Colbert’s ouster. A month after the end of The Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! viewers have risen to their highest number of the previous eight years, clocking in at an average of 2.02 million, a 24%…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Tay Keith, the Memphis hip-hop producer best known for his work with Travis Scott, Drake, and Eminem, has died at the age of 29. Memphis Nashville police confirmed to WSMV that Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment after officers performed a welfare check. Police said no foul…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Ms. Lauryn Hill has announced a handful of new acoustic shows, set for July across the East Coast. The hip-hop/R&B pioneer shared the news of her upcoming performances on Twitter on June 18th, writing, “This July, we’re sharing the music in a more intimate way. Join us for a week…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Lizzo’s new album Bitch has failed to chart on the Billboard 200. Released on June 5th, Bitch was her first official album since 2022’s critically and commercially-acclaimed Special, which debuted at No. 2 on the same chart. Of course, a lot has changed between those releases. In August 2023, one year after the…Please click the link below to read the full article.

On Thursday, the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago saw a gaggle of notable musicians perform at its grand opening ceremony. One of those artists was none other than the great Stevie Wonder, who ripped through passionate renditions of “All I Do” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).” The icon also…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Bruce Springsteen performed an acoustic rendition of Wrecking Ball track “Land of Hope and Dreams” during Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony Thursday in Chicago. He was one of many artist appearing at the event, including Eddie Vedder, U2, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, and Tems. “I’m so glad to be here this…Please click the link below to read the full article.

A massive statue of the late Ozzy Osbourne has been unveiled at France’s Hellfest. Sharon Osbourne shared video of the giant sculpture on her Instagram account hours before the four-day fest kicked off on Thursday, June 18th. Along with the close-up footage of the impressive work of art, Sharon wrote,…Please click the link below to read the full article.

For Consequence’s recent Vocalist Week, we determined that the best vocalists of all time are those who combined virtuosic ability with palpable soul, who could communicate intense emotion with ease and enchant listeners with a unique, recognizable vocal tone. I’ll be the first to admit that in retrospect, omitting Rosalía…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Because apparently there were narrative arcs yet to be explored in the story of a Grinch who chooses to steal holidays, Universal and Imagine Entertainment are now hard at work developing a sequel to Ron Howard‘s 2000 live-action movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Howard…Please click the link below to read the full article.

U2’s Bono and The Edge staged a special rendition of “City of Blinding Lights” to mark the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday. As part of the performance, Bono tweaked the lyrics to honor former first lady Michelle Obama (“You look so beautiful, Michelle,” “Michelle, my…Please click the link below to read the full article.

HBO Max is one of the more expensive streaming services currently available, but Warner Bros. Discovery is easing that pain a little: From June 18th to July 15th, 2026, subscribers can save 40% on a Basic With Ads, Standard, or Premium yearly plan. The offer is only available to new…Please click the link below to read the full article.

At the grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Eddie Vedder performed the original song “Better Believe” that he had written with children in the Chicago advocacy group Guitars Over Guns. “What an honor for all of us to be here on this day,” Vedder said before…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Stephen Colbert made his first public appearance since the finale of The Late Show last month, appearing at the opening the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday. Wearing a tan suit (natch), Colbert was seated next to his wife Evelyn and David Letterman and his wife Regina. An overheard…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Hollywood history is packed with stories about canceled projects, and Ike Barinholtz just revealed one big one on his podcast Funny You Ask: In the 2010s, he and writing partner David Stassen were working on the script for a reboot of the Police Academy franchise, which was going to star…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Quicksand have released “Cool Guy” as the latest single from their upcoming album Bring on the Psychics. This is the third single off of Bring on the Psychics, following the dual-release of lead singles “Get To It” and “Regenerate.” Bring on the Psychics will be out July 17th via Equal Vision…Please click the link below to read the full article.

A pretty short, pretty dumb era has come to a close. President Donald Trump’s name has been torn from the Kennedy Center. In a court filing Saturday, the Trump Administration confirmed that the portion of the building’s sign bearing Trump’s name had been removed, though a tarp remains draped over…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Shortly before kickoff for the United States’ 2026 World Cup opening match against Paraguay, Katy Perry got things going with a performance of “Wonder” alongside 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka. Dressed in a shimmering silver dress, Perry belted out the song with an equally shiny microphone in one hand and…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Ed Sheeran is set to kick off a long-awaited, massive stadium tour of North America. The 27-date “LOOP Tour” in support of the singer-songwriter’s latest album, Play, commences Saturday, June 13th in Glendale, Arizona at State Farm Stadium. From there, Sheeran hits Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Toronto, Philadelphia, as…Please click the link below to read the full article.

At 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13th, The Strokes brought their Reality Awaits era to Bonnaroo 2026, taking to the What stage for an 18-song headlining set. For an about an hour and a half, the band ripped through fan favorites old and new, while Julian Casablancas crooned away and offered…Please click the link below to read the full article.

Ariana Grande has launched a new foundation to fund organizations working with vulnerable communities in the wake of the White House using her music without permission in a video promoting ICE. Grande’s newly created The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to help fund organizations supporting immigrant family needs, LGBTQ+ causes, mental…Please click the link below to read the full article.