While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest in New Orleans, those names and the music they represent could be seen, heard, and felt throughout the weekend, all […]
Before his death in March 2023, Gary Rossington — the last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd — told his bandmates that he wanted the legendary Southern rock group to live on. “He knew his health was getting bad,” Johnny Van Zant, the current lead singer of the group, tells Fox News Digital. “And he told me, ‘I’ve […]
Fall Out Boy‘s Joe Trohman will take time away from the band’s touring schedule this year in order to recover from hand surgery. In a message posted to social media today (July 07), Joe said “After years of managing ongoing issues with my right hand, it’s become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent […]
When you think of musical legends, Arizona might not be the first place that comes to mind — but it should be. From the sun-soaked streets of Phoenix to the artsy vibes of Sedona, the Grand Canyon State has birthed and nurtured some of the most iconic voices in music history. Whether it’s the raw […]
It’s time to get more acquainted with the leaders of the new school that make up the 2025 XXL Freshman Class. After Samara Cyn, Ray Vaughn, YTB Fatt, BabyChiefDoIt, 1900Rugrat, Gelo, Loe Shimmy, Eem Triplin, Lazer Dim 700, Nino Paid and Ian all clapped back at the haters in the Mean Comments, there’s another way their personalities shine. Get ready to learn […]
Given the cultural weight of the moment, it’s no shock that the Back to the Beginning livestream this past Saturday was a massive success. Held at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, the monumental event marked the final live appearance of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and the global metal community showed up in force. According […]
Long before “screen time” and connecting via social media, rainy Saturdays in the 1970s revolved around the thrill of Trouble’s Pop-O-Matic bubble, the sound of plastic chips falling from the Connect Four grid or maybe, if you were lucky to survive, the nerve-shredding buzz from a misguided funny bone removal during Operation (there was nothing […]
Messages from Matt Cameron and Pearl Jam: “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with […]
Music has the remarkable ability to transcend time and connect us through emotions, memories, and experiences. At the heart of this universal language are the male vocalists who have shaped the soundscape of generations. From soul-stirring ballads to electrifying rock anthems, the best male singers have left an indelible mark on the industry, captivating audiences […]
For her Short N’ Sweet tour, Sabrina Carpenter partnered with Plus1, a nonprofit that per their website has programs including “a variety of offerings for artists and brands to engage in social impact in the ways that best suit their needs and interests.” Through Plus1, The Sabrina Carpenter Fund was launched, and one dollar from […]