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April 2, 2024

Taylor Swift has influenced the way Travis Kelce listens to music: ‘Very eye-opening’

Travis Kelce is impressed by Taylor Swift's ability to keep finding new sources of inspiration for her music, calling the experience of watching her "eye-opening."

April 2, 2024

'American Idol' contestant and Luke Bryan have awkward tiff, mocks judge’s country twang

"American Idol" judge Luke Bryan had an awkward encounter with contestant Madaí ChaKell, who ultimately mocked the country singer during her final performance.

April 2, 2024

John Sinclair, a marijuana activist who was immortalized in a John Lennon song, dies at 82

John Sinclair, a music producer and poet whose prison sentence inspired a star-studded concert and John Lennon song, died Tuesday morning of congestive heart failure at age 82.

April 2, 2024

Klaus Mäkelä, 28, will take over as music director for the Chicago Symphony in 2027

Klaus Mäkelä, a 28-year-old Finnish conductor, will take over as the music director for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2027, making him the youngest head since its start in 1891.

April 2, 2024

Jared Leto takes over 'Wheel of Fortune' hosting duties in April Fools' Day prank

Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto shocked fans as he walked onto the "Wheel of Fortune" stage, arm-in-arm with Vanna White in an epic April Fools' Day prank.

April 2, 2024

David Bowie's hairdresser, 'tour madam' recalls warning singer he was hanging out with 16-year-old fan

Suzi Ronson, who was married to guitarist Mick Ronson, gave David Bowie his iconic Ziggy Stardust haircut. She wrote a memoir titled, 'Me and Mr Jones'

April 1, 2024

Cher recalls being 'down and out,' not able to find a job while honored with iHeartRadio icon award

Cher recalled being "down and out so many times" throughout her career while accepting an icon award. The "Believe" singer said she was once dropped from record companies.

April 1, 2024

iHeartRadio Music Awards: Katy Perry, Tori Spelling and Lainey Wilson heat up red carpet

Lainey Wilson, Tori Spelling and Jelly Roll are among stars hitting the red carpet at FOX's 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Monday night.

April 1, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns to social media, restricting comments following Homeland Security raids

Sean 'Diddy' Combs returned to Instagram, posting a photo of his young daughter, days after his homes were raided by Homeland Security. The rapper strategically disabled comments.

April 1, 2024

Beach bands in Mexico are allowed to continue playing music after complaints threatened to end the noise

Wandering beach bands playing near tourist hot spots in Mexico emerge victorious following dismissed noise complaints from foreign tourists in Mazaltan.