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Gracie Abrams Was “Worried Feeling Secure” in Relationship With Paul Mescal Would Threaten Her “Drive to Write Music”

"It freaked me out," the Grammy nominee said of how being in a "stable" romance with the Oscar nominee would impact her songwriting process.

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams

Katy Perry Premieres ‘The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris,’ Says She’s “Very in Love” With Justin Trudeau

The pop star also opened up about one of the hardest years of her life: "I just kept going, because I made a promise to my fans, I made a promise to my daughter, I made a promise to myself."

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Tribeca Festival's World Premiere of Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris held at the OKX Theater on June 08, 2026 in New York, New York.

Jay-Z Announces Concerts in Los Angeles and Paris

The hip-hop icon will play in Paris on Sept. 10 and SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23.

Jay-Z

The Berklee College of Music poll also reveals that more than a quarter of artists use it for backing tracks in the final product.

The Beethoven Orchester Bonn perform on stage during the rehearsal for the world premiere of Beethoven's 10th symphony, completed by AI on October 9, 2021 in Bonn, Germany. One-quarter of artists use AI in their finished product, a new Berklee study found.

Ariana Grande Launches ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour: Full Setlist Revealed

"I love you all more than words can ever possibly say. And I missed you," the Grammy winner penned in a message to fans Sunday.

Ariana Grande at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Madonna Brings ‘Confessions II’ to Tribeca Festival: Short Film Features Benedict Cumberbatch, Julia Garner and “Lasers Coming Out of Every Orifice”

The Queen of Pop was adored by screaming fans at the Beacon Theater premiere of the visual presentation set to accompany her upcoming 'Confessions II' album.

Madonna at Paris Fashion Week in 2025.

Taylor Swift Drops “I Knew It, I Knew You” Music Video

The video features Swift's new country song for 'Toy Story 5,' playing alongside a compilation of footage of Woody and Jessie from the previous films.

Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5

After Nearly All the Acts Pulled Out, Freedom 250 Show Will Now Be “A Rally to End All Rallies,” Trump Says

The president blasted the original lineup as "singers with no talent, but big fees" and confirmed that he'd be there alongside "God Bless the U.S.A." country act Lee Greenwood and singer Christopher Macchio.

Donald Trump

Phoebe Bridgers Reveals a Phones-Free Arena Tour

The indie superstar announced the jaunt a day after playing a sold-out acoustic show at Madison Square Garden.

Phoebe Bridgers

Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2026: Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, BTS and More

Cardi B, Yungblud, Olivia Dean, My Chemical Romance, Rosalía, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran and Foo Fighters are among the other artists touring around the world this year.

Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd.

Noah Kahan Helped Push Vermont Ticket Scalping Bill Into Law

The Strafford native testified before the state senate in support of the bill H.512 to crack down on ticket scalping and predatory resale practices.

Noah Kahan

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies at 75

He performed on "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and on “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle.

Peabo Bryson

MSG Entertainment Is Betting On a Summer Boom for Live Experiences

The owner of Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall is launching a campaign to highlight its lineup of more than 100 shows this summer, with the most in MSG's nearly 60 year modern history.

Madison Square Garden

BTS, Cardi B and Zara Larsson to Perform at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Several other artists including Muse, Weezer and Benson Boone will also take the stage at the two-day concert held in Las Vegas

BTS

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi Over Tour Firing: “He Knew Her Politics”

"M.I.A. was terminated to generate publicity for the tour, which has struggled with ticket sales," the controversial performer alleged in a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 29.

Kid Cudi and M.I.A.

Phoebe Bridgers Announces Surprise Show at Madison Square Garden

The concert follows a slate of intimate shows she's played over the past month, with tickets going for $1 each.

Phoebe Bridgers

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