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Gorillaz release The Mountain, a star-studded Cracker Island follow-up largely recorded during the band’s India travels, pairing living guests (Sparks, Black Thought, Bizarrap, Anoushka Shankar, Johnny Marr, Yasiin Bey, Omar Souleyman, Gruff Rhys, Trueno, and more) with posthumous contributions from Dennis Hopper, Bobby Womack, Tony Allen, Mark E. Smith, and others; full credits and a stream of the album are available.
Oliver “Power” Grant, an early Wu-Tang associate who founded the Wu Wear fashion line and helped launch the group’s visual identity while executive producing early recordings, died at 52. He also acted in films and was portrayed in Wu-Tang media; tributes flowed from members after the news, with details about his role in shaping Wu-Tang’s brand and fashion legacy.
Dave Grohl says the Foo Fighters’ decision to move on from drummer Josh Freese was a collective, months-long process; the band called Freese to break the news and pursue a new direction, as they gear up for their 12th album Your Favorite Toy and an Australia–NZ stadium tour. Freese joined in 2023 after Taylor Hawkins’ death and has since pursued other projects.
Tim Very, longtime drummer for Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died at 42 in a sudden passing. Joined the group in 2011 and played on the albums Cope (2014), A Black Mile to the Surface (2017), and The Million Masks of God (2021); the band's latest release was the 2023 EP The Valley of Vision. In a tribute, Manchester Orchestra described Very as a warm, joyful presence and devoted family man, noting his kindness, humor, and positivity. No cause of death was disclosed.
Kid Rock’s 35-minute All-American Halftime Show at Super Bowl LX was notably low on politics and largely pre-recorded, mixing a retro country vibe with a few on-mic remarks; the set featured Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice before Kid Rock closed with “Till You Can’t,” including a spoken verse and a montage of TPUSA imagery. Social attention focused more on lip-sync than mic moments, and TPUSA posted an alternate feed that drew millions online, though overall cross-platform viewership details remained unclear.
Green Day opened the Super Bowl LX pre-game with a medley from American Idiot—Holiday, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, and American Idiot—highlighting the band’s protest roots; NBC’s broadcast reportedly garbled the lyric “the subliminal mind-fuck America,” and there was no MAGA-verse insertion this time. Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong has previously criticized ICE, and the pre-game lineup also featured Coco Jones, Brandi Carlile, and Charlie Puth, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show.
Shinedown has pulled out of Kid Rock’s Rock the Country tour, saying they don’t want to participate in something they fear will create further division given the artist’s MAGA ties and TPUSA association. The band joins other exits like Morgan Wade and Carter Faith, though the rest of the lineup—including Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert and Nelly—remains, with the tour kicking off May 1 in Bellville, Texas.
Brantley Gilbert defends TPUSA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show, saying he's not aiming to be divisive and that the opportunity lets him share a unifying message for his family and fans, while noting country artists have largely been shut out of the main halftime lineup; he’s joined by Gabby Barrett, Lee Brice, and Kid Rock for TPUSA's event, framed as a dream to perform at the big game despite mixed social‑media reactions.
Brantley Gilbert addressed questions about his involvement in Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show for Super Bowl LX, saying he isn’t performing to be divisive and highlighting his faith, family, and country. The lineup also includes Kid Rock, Gabby Barrett and Lee Brice, and the TPUSA-produced halftime event will stream on TPUSA channels, The Daily Wire, and TBN as an alternative to Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl halftime show.
Record Store Day 2026 will offer more than 350 exclusive vinyl releases in independent shops on April 18, spanning classic live sets from Pink Floyd and Bruce Springsteen to contemporary acts like Katseye, the Wicked cast and Bruno Mars, plus a wide array of jazz and hip-hop titles. Items are labeled as RSD Exclusive or RSD First and set in limited quantities—some as high as tens of thousands—so collectors should check the official RSD lineup for the full list of releases.
Rumors swirled that Bad Bunny might wear a dress at the Super Bowl halftime show, but TMZ production sources say he will not. The piece notes the rapper’s history of bold fashion, his comments on dress as a form of art, and how the talk fits into the buildup around his 2026 halftime slot.
Debbie Harry expressed her wish for Florence Pugh to play her in a Blondie biopic and discussed the band's upcoming album, which will be their first since drummer Clem Burke's death, expected to be released in late 2025.
Lana Del Rey unexpectedly joined a local band on stage in Santa Barbara after overhearing them cover her song ‘West Coast’, creating a memorable moment. She is also working on her upcoming album, which has undergone several title changes and is expected to be released in January 2026, with a potentially lighter, more melodic, and playful style.
Patrick Walden, the guitarist for British band Babyshambles, has died at age 46. Walden, who contributed to the band's debut album and co-wrote several songs, left the group in 2005 due to personal issues. The band announced his death on social media, but no cause was provided.
Billie Eilish was hit in the face by a blue bracelet thrown by a fan during her concert in Glendale, Arizona. This incident is part of a troubling trend where artists are being pelted with objects while performing, which has led to injuries for some, like Bebe Rexha. Despite the hit, Eilish continued her performance, demonstrating professionalism. She has previously commented on this dangerous behavior, acknowledging it as a misguided expression of fan excitement.