Music News

February 27, 2020

Plácido Domingo drops upcoming shows at Spanish opera venue

Global opera star Plácido Domingo has canceled his upcoming performances at one of Spain's main opera houses as officials and ...

February 26, 2020

High note: Lockhart marks 25 years as Boston Pops conductor

Strike up the band: Keith Lockhart is marking 25 years as the conductor of “America's Orchestra.” The Boston Pops said ...

February 26, 2020

Met opera gets visionary new “Dutchman”

Francois Girard created quite a splash — literally — at the Metropolitan Opera seven years ago when he flooded the stage with ...

February 26, 2020

Placido Domingo apology prompts new accuser to step forward

The words "I am truly sorry" have not been uttered often in the #MeToo era. So when soprano Luz del Alba Rubio woke up ...

February 26, 2020

Singer Duffy says rape, captivity, led to her public retreat

Grammy-winning singer Duffy says she’s been out of the public limelight for years to focus on recovering from being “drugged ...

February 23, 2020

Singer Pharrell is making music on Miami's restaurant scene

Grammy award-winning singer Pharrell may have been fired from three different McDonald's as a teen, but that didn't stop him ...

February 22, 2020

Marchers support Assange ahead of London extradition hearing

Hundreds of supporters of Julian Assange marched through London on Saturday to pressure the U.K. government into refusing to ...

February 20, 2020

Police: Robbery looks unlikely as motive in rapper killing

The home-invasion death of rising rapper Pop Smoke in Los Angeles does not appear to be part of a robbery, police said ...

February 20, 2020

No conspiracy this time: Dan Brown writing children's book

Dan Brown's next book will have a lighter, more musical touch. The “Da Vinci Code” author is working on a picture story, ...

February 20, 2020

Man who went missing at music festival found dead in lake

Detectives believe they've found the body of a man who went missing during a Florida music festival over the weekend, ...

February 19, 2020

Rapper cites Meghan at UK music awards, wins album of year

Soulful London rapper Dave brought a political edge to the U.K. music industry’s Brit Awards, giving a performance alleging ...

February 19, 2020

Review: Relaxed, charming vibe from duo Wild Rabbit Salad

Wild Rabbit Salad, “Trouble in Town” (REGI Music) It’s no surprise that for Wild Rabbit Salad, the ingredients are a bit ...

February 19, 2020

In the spirit of Whitney: Houston Hologram tour set to begin

Whitney Houston is about to appear on the concert stage again. Eight years after her death, a holographic Houston will embark ...

February 19, 2020

Israeli Opera to host Placido Domingo despite protest

Despite objections from sexual abuse activists, the Israeli Opera will host a weeklong singing competition organized by ...

February 18, 2020

Elton John cancels New Zealand shows as he battles pneumonia

Elton John canceled his two remaining New Zealand shows late Tuesday as he continued to suffer from a bout of pneumonia.

February 18, 2020

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-29

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-29 Feb. 23: Steel guitarist Rusty Young of Poco is 74. Actress Patricia ...

February 17, 2020

British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall dies at 56

British music producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who helped bring the underground sounds of acid house to a mass audience, ...

February 16, 2020

Elton John, sick with pneumonia, cuts New Zealand show short

An emotional Elton John had to cut short a performance in New Zealand on Sunday after he lost his voice due to walking ...

February 15, 2020

1 dead, 4 injured in shooting outside Berlin music venue

One person has been killed and 4 others were injured in a shooting late Friday outside a Berlin event venue, German ...

February 15, 2020

Common named MVP, Team Wilbon wins All-Star Celebrity Game

Rapper and actor Common had 10 points and four steals to earn Most Valuable Player honors in the All-Star Celebrity Game as ...