Newcastle school friends have their eyes on triple j Unearthed prize Meet the friends competing for a national music award. Newcastle Herald · May 29
Did Jung Kook See His Stalker During the AMA? The Truth Behind 'Headliner,' The Fan 'Obsessed' With The BTS Superstar A viral video suggests BTS's Jung Kook identified a notorious stalker at the AMAs, sparking security concerns despite the group's historic wins. International Business Times UK · May 29
Great American State Fair's Updated Lineup After Sudden Wave of Artists Backing Out Amid 'Misleading' Event Claims Several high-profile musicians have withdrawn from the Freedom 250 Fair, citing unexpected political overtones despite assurances of a non-partisan event. International Business Times UK · May 29
Radiohead's Ed O'Brien reveals status of band's next album Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has given an update on the status of band's next album - confessing they haven't "even talked about another record" and new music could be years away. BANG Premier · May 29
“I’ve had arguments with producers, who say, ‘We A to B’d the modeler blindly, and we couldn’t tell the difference.’ I’m like, ‘Well, I can hear it!’” Sully Erna is optimistic for Godsmack 2.0, and he can't wait for you to hear their new guitarist The Gibson devotee reveals why he's feeling excited about working with new lead player Sam Koltun, discusses the photo that made him want a Les Paul, explains why he won’t use amp modelers, and tells you why you should play drums Guitar World · May 29
Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘When you've seen beyond yourself, then you may find…’ Words on peace and spirituality by The Beatles vocalist George Harrison, the "quiet Beatle," was a master musician, film producer, and actor known for his introspection and spiritual journey. His immersion in Indian philosophy shaped his search for inner peace, emphasizing selflessness and transcendence beyond ego. Harrison's life illustrates that true fulfillment comes from looking beyond oneself, finding serenity… The Economic Times · May 29
51 Chaotic Memes That Prove K-Pop Fans Are The Most Unhinged Bunch On The Internet If you're not a K-Pop fan, the words BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, oppa, stan LOONA, and chingoo probably mean nothing to you. They might even scare you into thinking that the person who uttered them is having a stroke. Yet, they all make perfect sense to K-Pop fans, and these… Bored Panda · May 29
CMAT shares ‘deep sadness’ over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’ The Guardian - AU · May 29
Artists back out of concerts for US 250th anniversary NEW YORK - Two of the nine artists who were announced as headliners for a concert series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States have publicly backed out of the event, a day after the lineup was released. Bangkok Post · May 29
Mya would love a Lady Marmalade reunion Mya has admitted that she'd relish a Lady Marmalade reunion. BANG Premier · May 29
Zara Larsson hails Sweden's 'strong pop tradition' Zara Larsson has explained how her childhood has influenced her music. BANG Premier · May 29
Taylor Swift Wedding Guest List Revealed: Which Celebrities Are Invited To Travis Kelce's Big Day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding sparks public interest with a star-studded guest list, including Zoë Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, and Gigi Hadid, amidst tight security and secrecy. International Business Times UK · May 29
One bucket, two sticks and a million followers: how five NZ teens hit drumming fame Slick and energetic videos of plastic bucket percussion have notched up more than 100m views and a huge online following The Guardian - AU · May 29
Musical acts back out of performing at Trump-affiliated concert series Morris Day, Young MC and others balk at appearing at US’s 250th anniversary events organized by administration The Guardian - US · May 29
Evening Standard · May 28 Man jailed for 15 years over Taylor Swift concert bomb plot The 21-year-old Austrian man was found guilty of planning to use homemade explosives to kill people at one of the singer's shows in Vienna in August 2024
AAP · May 28 Austrian who planned attack on Swift concert jailed An Austrian man has been convicted of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna and been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The Times of India · May 28 21-year-old Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for planning ISIS-inspired terror attack at Taylor Swift concert A 21-year-old Austrian man who admitted plotting a terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during the singer’s Eras Tour has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Bangkok Post · May 28 Austrian jihadist jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift concert attack plan WIENER NEUSTADT (AUSTRIA) - An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in jail.
The Economic Times · May 28 Gracie Abrams announces massive ‘The Look At My Life’ tour: Check full schedule and ticket details Gracie Abrams has announced her expansive “The Look At My Life” Tour, a 64-date global arena run scheduled from December 2026 through May 2027. The tour will take the singer-songwriter across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, including multiple-night performances in cities such as Los Angeles, Brooklyn, London,…
The Independent UK · May 28 Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert Authorities searched his apartment and found bomb-making materials
International Business Times UK · May 28 What Happened To Zayn Malik In Manchester? Former One Direction Singer Sets The Record Straight Zayn Malik has denied shouting at fans outside a Manchester hotel, saying his anger in a viral video was aimed at 'adult men' blocking his exit rather than his supporters.
The Guardian - UK · May 28 In defence of the songs of my youth Brief letters: Party tunes of 1973 | Tim Winton’s Juice | Remembering times tables | Labour’s priorities | Tony Blair and irony
Guitar World · May 28 “I probably have a little more facility with my fingers than my dad – but I don’t think I’m as good a songwriter as him!” Sean Lennon on too many pedals, embracing Acoustasonics, and caring for his dad’s instruments He’s glad Yoko Ono stopped him playing John Lennon’s guitars at the age of 12, as he looks forward to touring the new Claypool Lennon Delirium album, using as little gear as he can get away with
International Business Times UK · May 28 Little Mix Reunion 2026: Perrie Edwards Confirms Comeback But Explicitly States It's 'Definitely As A Three' Perrie Edwards has revealed that Little Mix are planning a reunion "100 per cent" for 2026, but says it will be 'definitely as a three' without Jesy Nelson.
The Independent UK · May 28 Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announce star-studded protest festival in latest jab at Trump Trump has called for a boycott of Springsteen’s shows, labelling him a ‘total loser who spews hate’