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02ConcertsLorde debuts unreleased song and plays 'Girl, So Confusing' solo at Gov Ball 2026
Lorde closed night one of the 2026 Governor's Ball with a 20-song set that included an unheard snippet and a solo run through the Charli xcx collab.
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Dexter Holland joins Electric Callboy on new single 'Let the Good Times Roll'
The Offspring frontman lends his voice to the German electronicore band's latest preview of their upcoming album TANZNEID, out August 7.
04ConcertsViolet Grohl adds second London show at Camden Assembly after tour sells out fast
The Los Angeles artist adds a second Camden Assembly date on September 2 after demand made a single London show impossible to sustain.
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Florida senator urges Tampa stadium to cancel Kanye West concerts over antisemitic remarks
Rick Scott wrote to the Tampa Sports Authority calling West's remarks vile and a slap in the face to Florida's Jewish community.
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Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes addresses backlash over Tampa onstage comments
Robinson responded to crowd chants of 'U-S-A!' at a May 31 Tampa show, prompting walkouts. He has since spoken to Ultimate Classic Rock to provide context.
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Tucker Wetmore headlines Billboard Country Live Night Two in Nashville
Tucker Wetmore closed out night two of Billboard Country Live at Luke Combs' Category 10 in downtown Nashville, bringing hits and a laid-back charm to the headlining slot.
08ConcertsPhoebe Bridgers announces solo tour for fall 2026 with Alex G and Isaac Wood
Bridgers returns to the road for her first official solo run in three years, with Alex G and Isaac Wood joining as openers.
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Bruce Springsteen joins Kenny Chesney and Dropkick Murphys at Music America concert
Springsteen shared the stage with Kenny Chesney and the Dropkick Murphys at the Music America concert, and performed a Woody Guthrie song alongside Rosanne Cash.
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Shakira shuts down fake campaign images linking her to Colombia presidential candidates
Shakira denied endorsing any candidate and said she never authorized the use of her image in Colombian political campaigns.
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World Cup 2026 songs: from Shakira and Burna Boy to J Balvin and The Rolling Stones
Billboard rounds up the best songs released for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the official anthem by Shakira and Burna Boy to tracks by J Balvin, LISA, and Grupo Frontera.
12ConcertsVans Warped Tour 2026 tickets: where to buy online before dates sell out
The punk and emo festival returns this summer with five two-day events across North America, and many dates are already close to selling out.