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Washington Post reviewer Amy Argetsinger argues that Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert uses Elvis’s evolving jumpsuits to trace the singer’s late‑career decline, weaving together performances from multiple shows to illuminate how fashion mirrored his personal and professional unraveling while celebrating his lasting impact on style and stagecraft.
Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. Tributes poured in from fellow rock musicians who toured with him in the 2000s, including Brent Smith of Shinedown, Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Creed and Mark Tremonti, praising his kindness and influence. Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down and rose to fame with Kryptonite from The Better Life, and he had spoken publicly about his illness in recent years.
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, passing away in his sleep. He wrote Kryptonite in high school and helped bring mainstream rock to a broad audience; the band earned two Grammy nominations and released six albums, most recently Us and the Night in 2016. Arnold had revealed his cancer last year and the tour was canceled as a result.
Green Day is set to kick off the Super Bowl’s music portion with stadium-sized rock, highlighting their evolution from punk roots into a mainstream institution. The piece suggests the band may weave political commentary or provocative moments into the performance, continuing their history of surprises on stage, while Bad Bunny headlines the halftime show.
Shinedown withdraws from the Rock the Country Festival, with the piece outlining a sprawling lineup of other acts and their tour dates for the event.
Chuck Negron, founding member and lead vocalist of the LA rock band Three Dog Night, died at 83 in Studio City after battling COPD and heart failure. Born Charles Negron II in 1942 in the Bronx, he helped form Three Dog Night in 1967 with Danny Hutton and Cory Wells, delivering hits like Joy To The World and One. The group underwent lineup changes amid internal tensions and Negron’s struggles with addiction, though he later pursued a solo career and wrote an autobiography; he and Hutton reportedly reconciled last year. He is survived by his wife Ami Albea Negron and several children and relatives.
The Sundance premiere Antiheroine interweaves archival footage with Courtney Love’s frank reflections on fame, Kurt Cobain, addiction, motherhood, and her ongoing musical comeback, delivering a blend of raunchy humor and intimate insight about her turbulent and enduring artistry.
Bruce Springsteen released a pointed protest song, Streets of Minneapolis, naming slain protesters Renée Good and Alex Pretti and blasting federal immigration raids and “King Trump’s private army” amid nationwide outrage.
A new retrospective, Antiheroine, follows Courtney Love’s turbulent path from punk beginnings to Hole frontwoman to controversial icon, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival without Love in attendance; it includes reflections on her relationship with Kurt Cobain, sobriety, aging, and a return to music, with appearances by friends like Michael Stipe and plans for a forthcoming album and distribution.
Francis Buchholz, the original Scorpions bassist who anchored the band's classic era, died at 75 after a private battle with cancer. Joining in 1973, his melodic bass helped define hits like Still Loving You, Rock You Like a Hurricane and Wind of Change, and the band went on to sell more than 100 million albums. He left in 1992 to focus on family, later worked as a music consultant and toured with Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock. He is survived by wife Hella, son Sebastian, and twin daughters Louisa and Marietta; the family has asked for privacy.
Rock icon Glenn Hughes, known for Deep Purple and Black Sabbath ties, has canceled his Spring 2026 U.S. tour due to a minor health issue. The 25-city run was set to begin soon, with all tickets (including VIP upgrades) fully refundable. Hughes says he’s following medical guidance and hopes to resume performing in the future.
Guitar World readers crowned Brian May’s solo on Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody as the greatest guitar solo of all time, topping a list that also features Randy Rhoads on Crazy Train, Eddie Van Halen on Beat It and Eruption, Allen Collins on Free Bird, Mark Knopfler on Sultans of Swing, Don Felder on Hotel California, Jimmy Page on Stairway to Heaven, and David Gilmour on Comfortably Numb.
Yungblud warns that the 'blind negativity' in the rock genre discourages young artists from pursuing their dreams, highlighting how criticism can be isolating and detrimental to the genre's future, while reflecting on his own early influences and the polarizing nature of rock legends.
Lou Gramm, the original singer of Foreigner, is releasing his first solo album in 17 years, titled 'Released,' in March 2026, featuring a mix of old and new songs, and he plans to retire from music next year to focus on family and personal interests.
Stewart Copeland shares stories from his career, including chaotic on-stage moments with The Police, humorous celebrity encounters like Bogarting a joint from Paul McCartney, insights into his spy family background, and opinions on music and artists, while promoting his tour in Australia and New Zealand.