TOKYO — TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime MinisterSanae Takaichi took a short — and happy — break on Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer. “Welcome to Japan … Uh-oh, I can’t believe Deep Purple are here,” Takaichi said as she walked into a guest room…
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact…
LONDON — With links to Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John, Delta Goodrem is one of the best-connected contestants at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. She’s also one of the most successful participants, as the award-winning Australian singer-songwriter has sold over nine million albums and topped charts in eight countries. Goodrem is representing her home country…
Photo: Jason Koerner/Getty Images Karol G says she was warned not to speak out against ICE during her Coachella headlining set, for fear of having her visa revoked. “People will say, ‘It’s better you don’t,’” she told Playboy. “Why? Because if you say the thing, maybe the next day you’ll get a call: ‘Hey, we are taking your…
SEOUL — A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour. Returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform a set drawing from both their catalog and…
Photo: Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images Ariana Grande is saying “yes, and?” to life. After months of statements indicating that she was taking a hiatus from music to focus on acting, Grande appears to be teasing a new album ahead of her Eternal Sunshine tour this summer. On Wednesday, Grande posted a carousel of…
NEW YORK — A few years ago, Ella Langley emerged a saving grace for modern country music because she dared to look backward. “You Look Like You Love Me,” her award-winning, inescapable 2024 hit with Riley Green, pulled from another era — all pedal steel and spoken-word choruses, the same night out told from different…
The artist formerly known as Heeseung. Photo: Getty Images Plenty of singers release music under mononyms: Beyoncé, Adele, Prince, Madonna, and Rihanna — if she ever finishes that album. How do we feel about Evan? On April 8, former Enhypen member Heeseung adopted a new stage name for his solo career. “EVAN is a name I’ve…
NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized, according to a statement published Tuesday. The 87-year-old country star, who is known for his topical satire, fell late last month, according to the statement released on his X account. He will need to wear a neck…
Photo-Illustration: Illustration: Vulture; Images: Getty Images Enjoy some good music without the risk of damaging your eardrums or getting dust up your nose. Coachella returns this weekend with Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Justin Bieber, and once again, you can watch all of the performances from the comfort of your home beginning on Friday, April…
