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Brantley Gilbert slams artists who back out of patriotic shows under heat

July 16, 2026

Brantley Gilbert slams artists who back out of patriotic shows under heat

Brantley Gilbert calls out artists who sign up for events then back out under pressure, sharing why the Turning Point USA halftime show was an easy yes.

Country star cancels two weeks of concerts after father dies suddenly

July 15, 2026

Country star cancels two weeks of concerts after father dies suddenly

Zach John King shared an emotional Instagram statement about his father's sudden death, cancelling two weeks of shows to grieve with his family.

Billy Joel says aging musicians who keep making records past their prime 'dilute their legacy'

July 15, 2026

Billy Joel says aging musicians who keep making records past their prime 'dilute their legacy'

Billy Joel revealed why he stopped writing music after his 1993 album "River of Dreams," saying he didn't want to "dilute" his legacy like others.

Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette

July 13, 2026

Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette

Jennifer Lopez faced backlash for her wide-brimmed hat at Wimbledon's Royal Box, with fans saying it blocked views during the men's singles final.

Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce

July 13, 2026

Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce

Jelly Roll reveals how stress eating during his divorce from Bunnie Xo triggered a food binge, saying "the addict in me came out" after days of overeating.

Rolling Stones' wild sex tally included one member who stopped counting at 1,800, biographer claims

July 12, 2026

Rolling Stones' wild sex tally included one member who stopped counting at 1,800, biographer claims

A new biography reveals Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Bill Wyman once compared their sexual histories, yielding a shocking contrast among them.

Mick Jagger doesn't want to 'lecture' fans, says his job is to make people 'have the best time'

July 11, 2026

Mick Jagger doesn't want to 'lecture' fans, says his job is to make people 'have the best time'

Legendary Rolling Stones frontman says his job is making audiences forget their problems, but his 2024 jab at Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry at New Orleans Jazz Fest sparked a public feud.

Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics

July 11, 2026

Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics

Aaron Lewis says the music industry turned its back on him over his beliefs, claiming he's no longer invited to the Grand Ole Opry despite years of performing.

Bonnie Tyler, singer of chart-topping hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dead at 75

July 9, 2026

Bonnie Tyler, singer of chart-topping hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dead at 75

Bonnie Tyler, whose powerhouse vocals fueled hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at 75, her family announced.

Country star Mark Chesnutt's longtime bandmate dies unexpectedly on tour bus

July 8, 2026

Country star Mark Chesnutt's longtime bandmate dies unexpectedly on tour bus

Mark Chestnutt's bass player, Dave Sirmon, died in his sleep on a tour bus Saturday night, and the country singer called his bass player a dependable buddy and great musician.