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Dua Lipa surprised fans at her San Francisco show by inviting Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to perform 'Wake Me When September Ends,' continuing her trend of featuring local artists and special guests during her tour.
Green Day teases a new comedy film, 'New Years Rev,' about three friends who embark on a road trip believing they've secured a chance to open for Green Day at a New Year's Eve concert, with the film featuring Green Day's music and a cast including Mason Thames and Jenna Fischer, premiering at TIFF.
Green Day teased Will Smith over allegations that he used AI to enhance crowd visuals in a tour video, which Smith has not commented on. Analysis suggests some AI involvement, possibly to animate still photos for a concert montage, but not to create fake crowds. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about AI's role in media.
The 2025 Coachella lineup has been announced, featuring headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Travis Scott, and Post Malone. The festival will take place over two weekends in April, with additional performances by Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. Travis Scott's performance is described as a "first of its kind," and Post Malone will lead the Sunday shows. Tickets go on presale on November 22, with early access for previous attendees.
The 2025 Coachella festival will feature headliners Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Green Day, and Post Malone, taking place over two weekends in April at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. The lineup also includes artists like Missy Elliot, Megan Thee Stallion, and Charli XCX. This marks Gaga's second time headlining Coachella, while Green Day will perform as a band for the first time. Travis Scott, who was previously removed from the lineup in 2022, will debut new music as a headliner.
The 2025 Coachella Arts and Music Festival headliners have been leaked, revealing performances by Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. Post Malone inadvertently hinted at his participation while announcing his tour, leading to the festival's confirmation. This will be Post Malone's first official headlining at Coachella, while Green Day will make their debut. Travis Scott returns after being removed from the 2022 lineup. Tickets for the festival, scheduled for April 11-13 and April 18-20, are available on platforms like Vivid Seats.
Pop artist Sabrina Carpenter has registered more new voters for the 2024 US presidential election than any other artist, with 35,814 new registrations through her collaboration with HeadCount. The organization, which partners with musicians to engage voters, also noted that Green Day's tour set a record for voter engagement. HeadCount's efforts, involving over 100 artists, resulted in over 450,000 new voter registrations and engagement with over 3 million people. The election features a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Sabrina Carpenter has set a new record for voter engagement in 2024 through her collaboration with HeadCount, registering over 27,000 new voters and engaging more than 183,000 through her "Short n’ Sweet" tour. This achievement surpasses any other artist's efforts this year. HeadCount, a nonpartisan organization, also noted that Green Day's "Saviors Tour" broke their all-time record for voter engagement on a single tour. The initiative aims to boost young voter participation, with over 80% of new registrations coming from Gen Z and Millennials.
The Library of Congress has announced its 2024 selections for the National Recording Registry, honoring 25 recordings that represent a diverse range of musical genres and cultural significance. The list includes iconic artists such as ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G., and Green Day, as well as historic recordings like a 1919 jazz piece and a 1928 "ethnic music" recording. The selections span from folk and jazz to hip-hop and punk, showcasing the rich tapestry of American music history.
Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala featured memorable performances by Green Day, Josh Groban, and Jelly Roll, with appearances by stars like Tom Hanks, Cher, and Meryl Streep. The event also honored Sony Music Publishing chairman and CEO Jon Platt, and concluded with a star-studded setlist including performances by Maluma, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder.
The annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala featured performances by Green Day, Ice Spice, and Jelly Roll, as well as appearances by stars like Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. The event also honored music executive Jon Platt and concluded with a powerful performance by Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder advocating for love and peace.
21 Savage's "American Dream" remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week, while Green Day's "Saviors" debuts at No. 4, marking the band's 12th top 10-charting album. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums based on multi-metric consumption, including album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums. 21 Savage's album earned 78,000 equivalent album units, with the majority coming from streaming, while Green Day's "Saviors" sold 39,000 album units, making it the top-selling album of the week.
Green Day's 14th album, Saviors, is positioned as a return to their punk roots, recorded with all three members in the same room. However, the album's sound has been criticized for feeling like a parody of rock, with overdriven guitars and influences that overshadow the band's original rapport. The album's political themes are deemed as milquetoast and overly broad, lacking the transgressive edge the band was known for.
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong embraces being called a bisexual icon, expressing his support for the LGBTQ community and acknowledging the progress in conversations around sexuality. He defends trans kids against close-minded critics and addresses the controversy surrounding the band's updated lyrics.
Green Day's new album "SAVIORS" has received a largely positive response from fans, with many expressing surprise at its quality and hailing it as a return to form. Some fans praised the album for its familiar yet genuine sound, while others felt that it showcased the band's best work in years. Critics have also given the album mostly positive reviews, with Metacritic scoring it at 74 out of 100. Despite some mixed feedback, the general consensus is that "SAVIORS" marks an uptick in Green Day's career.