MUSIC FIRST: Metallica’s lead singer prioritizes music over political nonsense
“Enter Sandman,” exit politics. At a recent performance at the Sphere in Las Vegas, James Hetfield, the lead vocalist of Metallica, made it clear that the band was there to play music and not to share political views. ‘Metallica is not here, like some other entertainers, to influence you with their bulls**t.’ Nothing else matters […]
Individual given a prison term for $8 million AI music streaming scam, according to officials
A man from North Carolina has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after prosecutors accused him of using AI technology to produce music and utilizing thousands of bots to fraudulently earn over $8 million in streaming royalties. Michael Smith, 54, from Cornelius, North Carolina, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of conspiracy […]
Daughters of former music pastor ask him to ‘seek forgiveness from God’ after he receives a life sentence for killing his wife
Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering His Wife Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor and contestant on “American Idol,” has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Ashley. Flynn was found guilty on October 5 of several charges, including murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence. According […]
WWE star Joe Hendry releases music album, supports calls for Logan Paul’s dismissal and avoids using AI
Joe Hendry: From Wrestling Champion to Chart-Topping Musician Joe Hendry, known for his time as a WWE NXT champion and a Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) champion, made headlines with a surprise appearance at WrestleMania in 2025 against Randy Orton. However, who could have guessed he would also emerge as a successful musician? If you […]
Country music group The Castellows teases something significant with a preview of a new song.
Ella Langley on her sophomore album ‘Dandelion’ Ella Langley recently talked about releasing a number of singles and the anticipation building around her upcoming sophomore album. This discussion took place during coverage related to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which were held on March 26, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Castellows […]
Engelbert Humperdinck remembers dealing with casting couch experiences in his music career
Engelbert Humperdinck has recently shared his experiences regarding the tough realities of launching a career in music. He revealed that early in his journey, he frequently faced unwanted advances from talent agents. In a recent episode of “The Engelbert Humperdinck Show,” the 90-year-old British singer reflected on his challenges while trying to establish himself in […]
Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews lead an anti-Trump music festival
Amidst ongoing discussions surrounding activism, rapper Macklemore finds himself at the center of controversy for his stance on Israel. Today, rock icons Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews lead the charge at the Power To The People music festival, an event showcasing a network of nonprofits and activists aimed at rallying against President Trump ahead of […]
“Snakeskin Boots” features a collaboration between Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley in a country music duet with a Western theme.
Ella Langley on her sophomore album ‘Dandelion’ Ella Langley shares her experience of releasing multiple singles and building anticipation for her second album during the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which took place on March 26, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley have collaborated on a new song that’s […]
Madonna and Taylor Swift Take Center Stage at the Incredible MTV Video Music Awards
(UPI) — Taylor Swift took home the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday for her video The Fate of Ophelia, an evening that largely showcased the talents of Madonna, who was honored as Artist of the Year. Swift’s video triumphed over notable nominations, including Ariana […]
Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins talks about his Christian beliefs, says the music industry is hesitant to discuss God.
Billy Corgan, the frontman of the Smashing Pumpkins, has had an interesting relationship with faith. Despite not stepping foot in a church for two decades, he’s recently highlighted how crucial his Christian faith is to him and his connection with God. On a recent episode of his podcast, “The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan,” he […]