Music Industry News - Page 28

October 10

Brooklyn theater to stream show for band that chanted 'Up Hamas' at concert days after Oct 7 remembrance

King's Theater in Brooklyn will livestream Kneecap's concert just days after Israel marked two years since the Oct. 7 attacks, despite the Irish band losing their U.S. visa sponsor.

October 10

Moody Blues singer John Lodge dead at 82

John Lodge, legendary bassist and vocalist of The Moody Blues, has died suddenly at age 82, his family announced in a statement.

October 10

LeAnn Rimes reflects on surviving fame, admits a lot of child stars 'don’t see 43’

LeAnn Rimes reflects on overcoming the challenges of child stardom, mental health struggles and finding light in her darkest moments at age 43.

October 8

KISS rocker Gene Simmons passes out behind wheel and crashes into parked car: report

Gene Simmons reportedly passed out while driving on Pacific Coast Highway Tuesday, hitting a parked car before being hospitalized and released to recover at home.

October 8

Country star Alan Jackson plans one final bow in Nashville after health issues force retirement

Alan Jackson announces his final concert "Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale" for June 27, 2026, in Nashville before retiring due to health issues.

October 8

Country star Cody Johnson cancels entire 2025 tour after medical emergency requires immediate surgery

Country star Cody Johnson cancels all remaining 2025 tour dates after doctors discovered a ruptured eardrum, requiring immediate surgery.

October 8

Ozzy Osbourne never got over Black Sabbath firing prior to his death, daughter says

Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, never getting over being fired from Black Sabbath in 1979, according to his new documentary "Ozzy: No Escape From Now."

October 7

Dolly Parton's sister asks world to pray for country star after health challenges force concert postponements

Country star Dolly Parton faces health challenges including a recent kidney stone infection, leading to postponed Las Vegas concerts and sister's prayer request.

October 7

Country star Zach Bryan’s anti-ICE lyrics add to growing list of public controversies

Country star Zach Bryan faces new controversy after criticizing ICE raids, adding to his list of past issues. Bryan shared a preview for his unreleased song "Bad News" on Instagram.

October 6

Greene calls for English as official language after Bad Bunny urges fans to learn Spanish ahead of Super Bowl

Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl 60 halftime show sparked controversy as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to his Spanish-language comments.