Distributed $15 Million by Org in Just One Year
Key Takeaways MusiCares Aid: Over $15 million has been distributed to more than 3,200 music professionals affected by the wildfires. Immediate Response: $7 million was allocated right after the fires, with additional funds for ongoing recovery efforts. Rebuilding Challenges: Only…
Peter Criss Had Nothing to Do With ‘Beth’, Says Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons recently attempted to dispel the “mythology” surrounding Kiss’ biggest hit, “Beth,” claiming drummer Peter Criss “had nothing to do with that song” despite singing it and receiving a writing credit on the track. In a new interview with…
50 Cent Mocks T.I. for Struggles in Stand-Up Comedy
Key Takeaways Recent Events: T.I. has recently faced criticism from 50 Cent regarding his stand-up comedy. Social Media: 50 Cent shared clips of T.I. performing, highlighting his struggles on stage. Previous Tensions: There has been ongoing friction between T.I. and…
Foo Fighters Guitarist Misses Shows, Replacement Announced
Foo Fighters will be without guitarist Pat Smear for “a few shows” while he continues to recover from a recent broken foot. The band announced in an Instagram post that Jason Falkner (Beck / St. Vincent) will be filling in…
Rolling Loud Unveils 2026 U.S. Festival Date Details
The Rolling Loud hip-hop festival will only hit one U.S. city this year, but in a return to the event’s Florida roots, that city will be Orlando. On Wednesday morning (Jan. 7), organizers announced that Rolling Loud 2026 will touch…
2026 Concerts Added by Peter Wolf
Peter Wolf is continuing to expand his plans for 2026, adding several new shows to his upcoming 2026 tour. For fans who were worried the J. Geils Band frontman might not be coming to Detroit, he’s squashing those fears with…
Deftones Cover Model Shares Insights on Iconic Photo
How did Lisa Hughes become the cover model for Deftones‘ sophomore set, Around the Fur? The Pacific Northwest native, along with photographer Rick Kosick and art director Kevin Reagan, shared insights with Jenkem in a new video feature that delves…
Australia’s 2025 Stadium Awards: Optus Stadium and RAC Arena Triumph
Key Takeaways Optus Stadium is named Australia’s stadium of the year, winning 27.5% of the public vote. Major Events hosted include AFL matches, international cricket, and concerts. Capacity can be adjusted from 60,000 to over 70,000 for various events. Awards…
Vinnie Vincent Threatens to Shelve New Album Release
Key Takeaways Release Strategy: Vinnie Vincent plans to sell his new album Guitarmageddon one song at a time for $200 each. Fan Support: Vincent needs 1,000 pre-sales for each single to proceed with shipping. Cost Implications: The total cost for…
Marilyn Manson Birthday Party Draws Musicians and Celebrities
Marilyn Manson recently celebrated his 57th birthday among a group of famous guests, including musicians, actors, and others from the entertainment industry. Photos and videos shared by various social media accounts show the rocker being serenaded by attendees before blowing…
Lifetimes Tour by Katy Perry Concludes with $134 Million Sales
Key Takeaways Katy Perry's recent tour grossed over $134 million in ticket sales. The tour sold more than 1.05 million tickets across 91 shows worldwide. Funds raised exceeded $264,000 for Perry’s Firework Foundation. Perry performed in 23 countries, including six…
Mike Gordon’s Solo Tour: What Phish Fans Can Expect
Phish bassist Mike Gordon announced plans for a rare solo tour that will find him playing 13 dates throughout the month of March. The run will launch on Mar. 13 in Woodstock, N.Y. and is presently set to wrap on…