Kali Uchis to bring The Sincerely, Tour to Kia Forum this fall – Orange County Register
Fresh off the release of her deeply personal fifth studio album “Sincerely,” Kali Uchis has announced a 24-city North American arena tour, with a highly anticipated stop at the Kia…
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Why much of Mexico is banning pop songs about drug traffickers
MEXICO CITY — In a packed nightclub in Mexico City, hundreds of young people sang along as a band played a popular song narrating the life of a foot soldier for the…
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Hidden cameras found in South Bay dance studio bathrooms
Police are searching for the person who hid multiple cameras in a Hermosa Beach dance studio bathroom used by children, parents and employees. A parent made the disturbing discovery Saturday…
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Arrests up 20 percent at 2025 Stagecoach Music Festival, police say – Orange County Register
Authorities on Wednesday reported that there were 151 arrests at this year’s Stagecoach Music Festival, up 20% from last year, The Indio Police Department also reported 86 handicap parking citations,…
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Guitarist John 5 amassed a trove of Kiss memorabilia. A lucky few can take the tour – Press Enterprise
In a Sears department store during the summer of 1977, rock guitarist John 5 first saw the album cover that would change his life. “My first one was ‘Love Gun,’”…
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Want a free Samsung Music Frame? Buy one of these TVs or soundbars to get one
Kerry Wan/ZDNET This year, Samsung has been building the hype around its 2025 TVs and soundbar lineup, promising an upgraded watching and listening experience for your home theater. So far,…
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Is Spotify down? Thousands report problems with music streaming app
NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify appeared to be experiencing a widespread technical issues Wednesday morning — with tens of thousands of users reporting problems with the popular music and audio…
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Green Day brings to life American Idiot and punk chaos – Orange County Register
A full moon hung over the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival grounds on Saturday night, but the real lunacy was on stage with headliner Green Day. Fireworks cracked in…
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Venezuelan band Rawayana basks in success after clashing with Maduro
MEXICO CITY — Rawayana, a band composed of Venezuelan émigrés whose trippy, Caribbean-soaked pop has earned it global acclaim, was riding high. Late last year the group had just been nominated for…
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Voice of America has fallen silent. U.S. enemies are cheering
Almost 30 years ago, toward the end of President Clinton’s first term in office, Republicans in Congress forced a government shutdown that led some 800,000 nonessential federal workers to be…
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These wireless speakers deliver gloriously smooth sound for any style of music – and they’re $200 off
ZDNET’s key takeaways SVS Prime Wireless Pro powered speakers are available now from the SVS website for $699. You won’t find a smoother, better-blended sound from an active speaker at…
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Puddle of Mudd singer arrested in Torrance – Press Enterprise
Wes Scantlin was booked on suspicion of domestic violence and drug possession. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: March 17, 2025…
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The Altons lean into heartache with new ‘souldies’ tunes ahead of L.A. shows – Orange County Register
Heartache may seem lonely, but for The Altons, it’s a communal experience where everyone has a shoulder to lean on. The band’s second album, “Heartache in Room 14,” released via…
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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
By BERENICE BAUTISTA MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz…
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Halsey announces For My Last Trick Tour, including a stop at the Hollywood Bowl – Orange County Register
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Halsey has announced their highly anticipated Halsey: For My Last Trick Tour, set for 2025. The 32-city tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on May 10…
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Music Producer, Entrepreneur & Controversies
Sean “Diddy” Combs: The Fall of a Music Mogul Sean Combs, widely known as “Diddy,” is an influential figure in the world of music production, rap, and entrepreneurship. However, his…
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Life, Music, Legacy & Quotes
Career Decline and Criminal Charges Jackson’s musical career began to falter with the lukewarm reception of HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I (1995). This double-disc album featured a greatest…
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Lana Del Rey, Nelly, Sammy Hagar top Palomino lineup – Orange County Register
Stagecoach Country Music Festival producers Goldenvoice have announced the lineup for the Palomino Stage. The festival, set for April 25-27, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will feature…
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FireAid concert and Grammys raise more than $124 million for wildfire relief – Press Enterprise
The star-studded FireAid concerts raised $100 million for wildfire relief efforts last week while the Grammy Awards weekend brought in $24 million for similar efforts, organizers announced Tuesday. FireAid, which…
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Commentary: 20 years and counting: How a chance encounter with a street musician led to a lasting bond
I was driving through Westlake, on my way to pay Nathaniel Anthony Ayers a visit at his nursing home, when it hit me. My God. Has it been 20 years?…
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