Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

(Photo: Getty) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 12, 2026 — Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn criticism after telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them with political “bullshit,” but instead wants audiences to forget about the outside world...
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music

Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music

(Photo: Social Media) DUBLIN, Ireland — October 1, 2026 — Macklemore’s newly announced “Free Palestine” tour has sold out all three of its initial European dates, with tickets disappearing shortly after going on sale. The Grammy-winning rapper announced the sellouts...
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Descends Into Controversy After Macklemore Is Removed for Supporting Palestine

Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Descends Into Controversy After Macklemore Is Removed for Supporting Palestine

(Photo: Macklemore performs onstage during the ibis RockCorps France 2024 at Accor Arena on May 29, 2024 in Paris, France and Ed Sheeran at the European premiere of ‘F1 The Movie’ at Cineworld Leicester Square London on June 6, 2025. Kristy Sparow/Getty...
Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.

Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.

(Photo:  Irving Penn / © Condé Nast) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — September 1, 2026 — Dolly Parton spent decades cultivating an image that could appeal to almost anyone. With her rhinestone outfits, self-deprecating humor, unmistakable voice and carefully measured public...
Olivia Rodrigo and Melinda French Gates Turn a Music Festival Into $20 Million for Women and Girls

Olivia Rodrigo and Melinda French Gates Turn a Music Festival Into $20 Million for Women and Girls

(Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Daisy Chain Fields) IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — August 31, 2026 — Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival has raised $20 million for organizations supporting women and girls, turning a sold-out concert featuring...
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Great Lakes Region as Air Quality Turns Hazardous

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Great Lakes Region as Air Quality Turns Hazardous

(Photo: Retuers) DETROIT, Michigan — July 16, 2026 — Smoke from massive wildfires burning across Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed communities throughout the Great Lakes region Thursday, turning skies hazy and orange while sending air-quality levels into...