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1952: William Norris “Billy” Powell, keyboardist for Lynryd Skynyrd, is born in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. He will die on January 28, 2009. Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
Amid numerous artists backing out of the Freedom 250 concerts, Vanilla Ice has stayed on the bill and said he’d “play for anybody”, including Vladimir Putin and Iran. The event is scheduled to take place at the National Mall in Washington DC between June 25 and July 10, and celebrates the country’s 250th birthday. While an official listing describes it as a “once-in-a-generation celebration” that will “unite and showcase all 56 US states and territories in a single World’s Fair-scale event”, the event has been marred by controversy lately, with numerous artists backing out. Initially, the line-up included Vanilla Ice,…
There are concerts that are simple musical performances and then there are performances that completely redefine the boundaries between visual art, mathematics and alternative rock. The show that belongs to this second, very rare category Angine de Poitrine have given to the Italian public in the splendid and futuristic setting of MART of Roveretoguests of the special edition Utopia of Poplar Festival. The Canadian duo originally from Saguenay, who have become a true global viral phenomenon thanks to a memorable and hypnotic live session on KEXP, have landed in Italy for their first and only date in our countrytransforming the…
Peabo Bryson, whose remarkable vocals graced the top of the charts and earned two Grammys for Disney film classics with “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news to Rolling Stone, stating the veteran singer died following a stroke and “transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him.” “We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world,” the…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Fans of Heated Rivalry have something new to look forward to, as Canadian studio Crave has announced an official physical release for the hit hockey show. Season one of Heated Rivalry arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on April 30, 2027, which is when the second season is reportedly set to start airing. Season one will be available on DVD, Blu-ray disc, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, with the latter being billed as a special “Collector's Edition.” ORDER ONLINE…
Mid-year rankings and final results. After offering you Stereogum's top 50 of the best albums released so far, we now give space to Consequence's “Mid-Year Report 2026” with its selection of the 33 best albums of 2026 released so far. “2026 has been a pretty eventful year in almost every way so far,” the magazine points out in the introduction. “Musically, at least, it's been a decidedly positive move. From big pop releases to new indie darlings, this first part of the year has given us music nerds plenty of material to sink our teeth into… In pop, rising names…
Massive Attack have been taking aim at American data analytics and software corporation Palantir in their new live show, describing the company’s aims as “terrifying”. The trip-hop giants have been sharing their stance towards the infamous surveillance tech company during the structure of their new live show, and during their set at Primavera Sound later this week, they be making use of “custom-made facial recognition software” that has been designed to “scan a 75,000-person crowd” and pull their faces up on screen, labelling them with satirical descriptors like “11 weeks no time off, burnout” and “unfinished books”, according to Novara…
Known from 2016 to 2020 by the moniker Cancer – a name under which they had managed to build a decent following in the international depressive suicidal black metal scene -… Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
Ben Folds drew attention to the serious challenges facing the National Symphony Orchestra amid Donald Trump’s overhaul of the Kennedy Center in a new open letter shared on Instagram. “Our National Symphony Orchestra is in real trouble — it may not survive. There’s currently no plan or solution in sight to save the organization,” Folds wrote. But, he insisted, “The public can turn the tide with overwhelming support.” For Folds, the problems facing the NSO are personal. In 2017, the musician was named the orchestra’s first artistic adviser, and in the following years he spearheaded the “Declassified” concert series, which…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. America's Got Talent is back on Tuesday for Season 21. The judging panel will remain the same this season, with Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Mel B all returning. Terry Crews will also reprise his role as host for an eighth season. At a Glance: Where to Watch America's Got Talent Season 21 AGT Season 21 will kick off as usual with two audition shows (on June 2 and 9), but they'll be followed by a…
