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January 15, 2019

Africa by Toto to play on loop 'for all eternity' in desert thanks to artist installation

If it takes a lot to drag you away from playing Toto's hit song Africa, then head to the world's oldest desert where it's set to play on loop for eternity.

January 14, 2019

Bruce Springsteen makes surprise appearance at screening

A recent screening of the film version of Bruce Springsteen's Broadway show drew a celebrity to the audience — The Boss himself.

January 13, 2019

Travis Scott confirms Super Bowl Halftime performance with Maroon 5, announces partnership with NFL and DreamCorps

Before signing on to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Maroon 5, Travis Scott teamed up with the NFL to donate $500,000 to Dream Corps and other charities.

January 13, 2019

Travis Scott confirms Super Bowl Halftime performance with Maroon 5

Rapper Travis Scott confirmed that he will perform during the Super Bowl’s Halftime show with Maroon 5. Scott also announced his partnership with NFL to donate $500,000 to DreamCorps.

January 13, 2019

Illinois rejects R. Kelly concert permit in light of sexual abuse allegations

Illinois officials say a concert in Springfield that was to be hosted by R. Kelly cannot take place in the wake of new sexual misconduct allegations against the R&B star.

January 12, 2019

Singer, songwriter and 15-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs is the Country Music Hall of Fame’s newest inductee

Ricky Skaggs says he did not come to Nashville expecting to come this far in his career.

January 11, 2019

Latin trap artist Kevin Fret, 24, shot dead

Kevin Fret an openly gay Latin trap artist has died Thursday, his manager confirmed. He was 24.

January 11, 2019

Pregnant Jessica Simpson shares photo of swollen foot

Jessica Simpson asks fans for help after posting picture of swollen foot

January 11, 2019

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl chugs beer, falls off stage during recent concert

Foo Fighter frontman Grohl also fell of a concert stage in 2015 breaking his leg

January 11, 2019

R. Kelly’s estranged daughter breaks silence on ‘monster’ father: ‘I am well aware of who and what he is’

R. Kelly’s estranged daughter Joann Kelly has broken her silence on her father following the bombshell Lifetime documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly.”