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'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is a crowd-pleasing folk-music comedy worth crowing about

British comedian Tim Key plays a millionaire fanboy who commands his favorite band to put on a private show, even though its singers Tom Basdan and Carey Mulligan have split

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27

'Nokia': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes cameo in Drake music video

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard appeared with his signature shoes in the hit song's music video.

ESPN - 1d

Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83

Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.'

Los Angeles Times - 7h

June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

Tony Brown, June Carter and Kenny Chesney have been invited to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

ABC News - Mar. 25

Football, barbecue and music. Ribs Burnoff returns to Pro Football Hall of Fame in May

Barbecue ribs. Live music. And football legends. The Ribs Burnoff returns to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Memorial Day weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Inside 'Maybe Happy Ending,' the revolutionary robot musical that has Broadway audiences aglow

This intimate spectacle was a hit in Asia for years, before the isolation of the pandemic and the existential threat of AI. The Times spoke with the cast and creative team about the musical's ...

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27

The woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole

The woman who has served nearly three decades in prison for killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole by a Texas board

ABC News - 6d

Behind the music: Unlikely viral TikTok star Jacob Givens brings you the '90s

The 46-year-old Sunland resident — who refers to himself as "that 90s Music Reaction Guy from the Internet" — revives decades-old songs for old and new audiences alike through a mix of ...

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Our critics' 29 most anticipated L.A. arts, theater, classical music, pop and comedy shows

Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Ali Wong, Ricky Gervais, Buddhist art, a queer photography retrospective, the Ojai and Seoul (in L.A.!) music festivals, "Life of Pi" and "Hamlet" highlight our staff's ...

Los Angeles Times - 1d

‘I’d been singing the wrong word for 30 years’: Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity

‘It’s become a sort of folk song. It’s played at weddings and funerals. Dundee United play it when we win. I’ve met people who’ve told me, “I was a worker for the council for 20 years” – just like ...

The Guardian - 3d

James Taylor songs will fuel an upcoming stage musical, 'Fire & Rain'

Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond, step aside

ABC News - Mar. 17

For Perfect Wedding Day Music, Couples Give D.J.s ‘Do Not Play’ Lists

Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.

The New York Times - 5d

Twinkle, twinkle, little... carrot? King Charles tries out root music

During a reception at Windsor Castle, the King surprised those gathered with a rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.

BBC News - 10h

How strangers are connecting through pop-up choirs

Gaia Music Collective turned a viral moment into a national singing phenomenon.

NBC News - 1d

Napster sold to tech commerce company for $207 million

Napster, a brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before reemerging as a subscription music service, has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207 million

ABC News - Mar. 25

‘Chasing a high through rave music got dark’: Aya on hexes, Huddersfield and her hardcore horror electronics

A revelation at Pontins fuelled the producer to avant garde acclaim. But with ‘sublime’ sounds came struggles with substances. Her intense new album peels back the plaster. ‘Kissed by a witch, I ...

The Guardian - 3d

‘He is going to play’: Amorim’s latest Amad admission will be music to Utd fans’ ears

Despite there being initial fears that he would miss the remainder of the campaign, Amad Diallo is set to feature for Manchester United again before the summer.While fans would, of course, be ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Ben Johnson shared forward-thinking goal for Bears' offense that should be music to Caleb Williams' ears

Ben Johnson is the kind of shrewd thinker the Bears and Caleb Williams have been missing.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Musical vans, school oaths and civic pride: how an Indian city beat the litter

Indore in Madhya Pradesh was once dotted with fetid waste dumps but after a huge campaign is now virtually spotless. This is what happens usually in India: a politician wakes up and launches a ...

The Guardian - 4h

Did John and Yoko split because of Richard Nixon? The making of revelatory music film One to One

The director of One to One: John & Yoko reveals how he was given access to a trove of intimate and family archive material that changes how we see the star couple. People are usually at their most ...

The Guardian - 1h

Yolanda Saldívar up for parole 30 years after Selena's murder. Here's what to know

Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda Saldívar

ABC News - Mar. 26

VIP Records helped launch Snoop Dogg's career. Now the shop owner wants to build a museum

Owner Kelvin Anderson Sr. wants the project to tell the story of Black music — and the role that VIP records has played in shaping it.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star's new album: What's coming up this week

SIX The Musical Live! also hits cinemas, and we're finally going to find out about the Switch 2.

BBC News - 4d

Why Morgan Wallen's abrupt 'SNL' exit is drawing strong reactions from fans

Morgan Wallen’s second stint as musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” is stirring some controversy among viewers.

NBC News - 4d

Legendary game composer Yoko Shimomura to be honored with BAFTA Fellowship

Yoko Shimomura, known for composing many iconic video game music scores, will be honored with a BAFTA Fellowship.

VentureBeat - 3d

Trans joy overtakes San Francisco's Green Room for Transgender Day of Visibility

Trans joy took over The Green Room in San Francisco with music, food and awards for people in the community.

CBS News - 3d

What do you want to know about the Coachella festival?

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brings hundreds of thousands to Indio every year. What have you always wondered about the festival?

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Maybe I’m Amazed by John Harris review – with a little help from John, Paul, George and Ringo

The Guardian journalist’s tender account of how music became a bridge between him and his autistic son, James, is full of wit and wisdom. Halfway through Maybe I’m Amazed , there’s a photograph of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Coachella 2025 food lineup is stacked with heavy hitters. Here are the spots to visit

The food lineup at Coachella rivals its musical performers, including caviar-topped nuggets from one of L.A.'s best restaurants, a hidden bar serving agave cocktails and a new taqueria from chef ...