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Neil Young Calls for Boycott of All Trump-Supporting Companies Neil Young has announced he is boycotting any companies with ties to the "Fascist Trump Regime," beginning with Apple and Verizon.

Neil Young calls for boycott of all Trump-supporting companies.

“I’m trying to not support the companies that support the regime with huge donations, just to cover their own asses, while people are being shot on the streets of America.”

Paul Dano Breaks Silence on Quentin Tarantino Diss: "Grateful the World Spoke Up for Me" Paul Dano has spoken on Quentin Tarantino's diss about his acting, saying he "was also incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to.”

Paul Dano has shared his first public response to Quentin Tarantino’s disparaging comments from back in December.

“I was also incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to.”

Nicki Minaj Receives Trump Gold Card, Paving Pathway to US Citizenship Nicki Minaj will soon be an American citizen, receiving a Trump Gold Card from President Donald Trump. She called herself his "number one fan."

Nicki Minaj, who came to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant at age five, has received a Trump Gold Card, which provides a fast track to citizenship.

Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at Grammys to Feature Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith The Recording Academy has announced that this Sunday's Grammy Awards will feature a special tribute performance honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne.

Ozzy Osbourne will be honored at this weekend's Grammy Awards with a tribute performance featuring Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan and Slash.

Bruce Springsteen Releases New Song "Streets of Minneapolis": Stream Bruce Springsteen has come out roaring with "Streets of Minneapolis," a new song lionizing those who lost their lives protesting ICE.

Bruce Springsteen has released a new song called "Streets of Minneapolis."

In a note, Springsteen said, "I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis."

Maynard James Keenan on Why He Won't Perform Certain Tool Songs: "The Words Are Just Dumb" Maynard James Keenan says he finds the lyrics to some older Tool songs to be regrettable.

Maynard James Keenan admits that there are certain old Tool soon songs he doesn’t like performing because the lyrics are “just dumb.”

“The song’s beautiful, what those guys did musically is great...but the words are just dumb. I don’t know what I was thinking.”

Nicki Minaj appeared with Donald Trump at an event on Wednesday and described herself as "probably the president's number one fan."

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Noah Kahan Announces New Album The Great Divide Noah Kahan has announced The Great Divide, his new album set for release in April. The record will be preceded by the title track on January 30th.

Noah Kahan has announced his new album, The Great Divide, set for release on April 24th.

Kahan says of the project: “The songs are the words I would say if I could. They are the fears I dance with in the moments before I drift off to sleep."

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Reinvent "Crimson and Clay" for Kimmel Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit swung by Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a new, more muscular version of "Crimson and Clay." Watch the performance now.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a lively take on “Crimson and Clay.”

Jeff Buckley Earns First Billboard Hot 100 Hit with "Lover, You Should've Come Over" Via recent activity on TikTok, and a new documentary film, "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" has earned Jeff Buckley his first hit on the Billboard 100.

Jeff Buckley has earned his first-ever Billboard Hot 100 single for a song initially released 34 years ago.

The Melania Trump popcorn bucket has been revealed.

Stephen Colbert has revealed that the final episode of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air on Thursday, May 21st.

Philip Glass Withdraws New Symphony from Kennedy Center Philip Glass has withdrawn the premiere of his new symphony, Lincoln, from the Kennedy Center.

Philip Glass says his latest work is "a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony. Therefore, I feel an obligation to withdraw this Symphony premiere from the Kennedy Center under its current leadership."

Backline Launches 24/7 Music Industry Mental Health and Crisis Support Hotline B-LINE Music industry mental health nonprofit Backline has launched B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support hotline for musicians and industry professionals.

Music industry mental health nonprofit Backline has announced a 24/7 crisis support hotline. consequence.net/2026/01/back...

Dave Matthews Band Announces 2026 Summer Tour, Donates to Minnesota ACLU Dave Matthews Band have announced dates for their annual summer tour in 2026; learn how to get tickets here. They've also pledged a donation to the ACLU.

Dave Matthews Band has announced a 2026 summer tour and pledged a donation to the ACLU and ACLU of Minnesota.

Kimmel, Colbert, Jon Stewart Address Alex Pretti's Murder, Fallon Says Nothing Late night hosts react to the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE in Minneapolis, as Kimmel, Colbert, Stewart, and Meyers condemn the crackdown while Jimmy Fallon stays silent.

Jimmy Fallon was the only late-night host who did not address Alex Pretti’s death on air Monday night.

Billie Eilish Urges "Fellow Celebrities" to "Speak Up" as Olivia Rodrigo Calls ICE's Actions "Unconscionable" Billie Eilish has called on "fellow celebrities" to "speak up" as her brother FINNEAS and Olivia Rodrigo slam ICE over the shooting of Alex Pretti.

Olivia Rodrigo and FINNEAS have spoken up against ICE’s actions in Minnesota, while Billie Eilish has also called on other celebrities to use their voices.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind &; Fire Announce 2026 North American Tour Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are reuniting for their 2026 "Sing a Song All Night Long" North American tour.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are reuniting for the “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour in summer 2026.

Dropkick Murphys Singer Joins Boston Unions at Anti-ICE Rally: "Hell Yeah, Abolish ICE" Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey joined Boston labor unions at an anti-ICE rally on Friday, calling for ICE to be abolished.

Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey joined Boston labor unions at an anti-ICE rally, and said workers should consider a “general strike.”

“I like to see the thought of a general strike because I think in the long run it might be our only way out of this mess…"

Shinedown Drummer Labels Ludacris a "Coward" for Pulling Out of Rock the Country Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch called out Ludacris for dropping off the Kid Rock-led Rock the Country fest. Read his remarks.

Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch has called out Ludacris for dropping off the Kid Rock-led Rock the Country festival.

“If he’s not tough enough to stick it out, that’s just silly. That’s him being a coward, in my opinion.”

Sydney Sweeney May Face Charges for Hanging Bras on Hollywood Sign Sydney Sweeney could face trespassing and vandalism charges after hanging bras on the Hollywood Sign as part of a promotional campaign for her lingerie line.

Sydney Sweeney could face trespassing and vandalism charges after hanging bras on the Hollywood Sign as part of a promotional campaign for her lingerie line.
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Robbie Williams Breaks The Beatles' Record for Most UK No. 1 Albums Robbie Williams has officially surpassed The Beatles for the most No. 1 albums in the UK, after his latest record, Britpop, topped the charts.

Robbie Williams has set a new record in the UK, surpassing The Beatles with 16 No. 1 albums.

Death Cab for Cutie Announce 2026 Summer Tour, Sign with ANTI- Records Death Cab for Cutie have announced their signing to ANTI- Records and a 2026 summer tour featuring Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language.

Death Cab For Cutie have announced a 2026 summer tour with dates alongside Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language.

Plus, they're going back to their indie roots, leaving their longtime home at Atlantic and signing with ANTI Records.

Geddy Lee Hints at New RUSH Music with Drummer Anika Nilles RUSH's Geddy Lee isn't ruling out new music from the band, but says any work in the studio will have to wait until after the upcoming reunion tour.

Geddy Lee isn’t ruling out recording new RUSH music with drummer Anika Nilles.

"I suspect some music will eventually come out.”

Jessie Ware Release New Single "I Could Get Used To This" Jessie Ware has returned with "I Could Get Used To This," which could be the lead up to the UK singer's sixth studio album.

Jessie Ware kicks off her next era with a triumphant new single called "I Could Get Used To This."

Melissa Auf der Maur Announces Even the Good Girls Will Cry Book Tour Former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur has announced a 2026 book tour behind her first memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry.

Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, has announced a book tour in support of her upcoming memoir.

Nicki Minaj Goes Viral for Past Comments Admitting She Came to US as "Illegal Immigrant" As Nicki Minaj continues to cozy up to President Donald Trump, her comments about coming to the US "as an illegal immigrant" are going viral.

Amid her newfound support for Trump, Nicki Minaj’s past comments about coming to the US as an “illegal immigrant” are going viral.

“I came to this country as an illegal immigrant at 5 years old...I can’t imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me.”

Where to Stream All the Movies Nominated for Oscars in 2026 Here's how to watch the year's most celebrated films ahead of the Academy Awards on March 15th.

Want to get ahead of the 2026 Oscars? Here’s where to stream​ every movie in contention this year.

The Eagles' Greatest Hits Is First Album to Ever Be Certified Quadruple Diamond The Eagles' Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 has become the first album to ever be certified quadruple diamond for sales of 40 million copies in the United States.

The Eagles’ blockbuster best-of collection, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has become the first album to be certified quadruple diamond after selling 40 million copies in the United States.

RAYE has announced her new album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE, due out on March 27th.

The album is set in four different "seasons," taking listeners on a sonic journey that begins with darkness and ends with light.