The Great Divide by Noah Kahan Tops Billboard 200 Chart
Noah Kahan achieves his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as The Great Divide debuts atop the list dated May 9. The set, Kahan’s fourth full-length studio project, earned 389,000 equivalent album units in the United States…
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SNL’ Sketches Ranked for May 2, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo hosted SNL for the first time and starred in seven sketches that aired on Saturday night (May 2), where she also performed as the musical guest. Following a political cold open and Rodrigo’s monologue, the show kicked off…
‘YMCA’ Dance Boosts Donald Trump’s Song on Billboard Charts
Key Takeaways Trump’s Claim: Donald Trump asserts that his dance to “Y.M.C.A.” contributed to the song’s resurgence on the charts. Chart Performance: The song topped the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart in late 2024. Victor Willis’ Perspective: Village…
Favorite Band Now: Dave Grohl Reveals Huge ’90s Grunge Influence
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters named a significant ’90s grunge band as his “favorite band now,” and it is not Nirvana. The rocker recently appeared as a guest on Apple Music 1 with Zane Lowe to celebrate the release of…
Olivia Dean’s ‘Art of Loving’ Tour: 2026’s Must-See Event
When Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving global tour was announced last summer, just a month before the album’s release, some of the venue choices seemed bold. Before this tour, Dean’s largest performance in the capital was at London’s Eventim…
20 Unknown Collaborations by Chuck Leavell
When you are consistently receiving calls from the likes of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, David Gilmour, and others, you know you’re doing something right. Keyboardist Chuck Leavell is that person. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Leavell has…
Sully Erna Understood Shannon Larkin’s Departure from Godsmack
Back in 2025 – and following some ambiguity – Loudwire reported on drummer Shannon Larkin (and guitarist Tony Rombola) officially quitting Godsmack because they “didn’t want to tour anymore.” The pair actually left the group in 2024, and during his recent YouTube livestream,…
Eagles Setlist and Recap at New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026
Eagles legend Don Henley quickly recognized the contrasting atmosphere during the band’s day 2 performance at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival compared to their current Las Vegas venue. “This is very different from the Sphere,” Henley joked,…
Come This Madness Album by Europe Released with First Single
Europe will release Come This Madness, their 12th studio album and first in nearly a decade, on Sept. 25. The album is available to preorder now. The Swedish rockers have previewed the 11-song set with the bass-heavy, mid-tempo single “One…
Cancer Update: Jason Newsted Celebrates ‘Free and Clear’ News
Last year, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted “underwent a procedure for throat cancer,” and in a forthcoming episode of Dean Delray’s Let There Be Talk podcast [via Blabbermouth], Newsted celebrated his “free and clear” cancer update while revealing what constitutes…
Debbie Harry Introduces Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drop Dead’
Key Takeaways Debbie Harry surprised audiences by appearing on Saturday Night Live to introduce Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo performed her new single “drop dead” during her debut as both host and musical guest. The single debuted at No. 1 on the…
Beach Boys Announce Over 40 Summer World Tour Dates
Los Beach Boys están listos para su primera gira mundial desde que el miembro de larga data Bruce Johnston salió de la alineación después de más de seis décadas. La gira comenzará en Estados Unidos a principios de mayo, continuará…