VMAs 2025 Ariana Grande wins Video of the Year, with performances by Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and others

Posted on September 7, 2025 by admin

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place Sunday, September 7 at UBS Arena in New York, hosted by LL Cool J. The night blended new performances with tributes to music icons, while also introducing new award categories.

Ariana Grande closed out the evening by winning Video of the Year for her single “Brighter Days Ahead,” one of three trophies she earned. Lady Gaga was the night’s biggest winner with four awards, including Artist of the Year, before heading across town for her Madison Square Garden tour performance that was later simulcast during the broadcast.

Other major winners included Sabrina Carpenter, who earned three awards including Album of the Year for Short n’ Sweet, and Rosé, who won Song of the Year for “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars.

The ceremony also highlighted career milestones: Mariah Carey received the Video Vanguard Award, Ricky Martin was honored with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, and Busta Rhymes accepted the first-ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award.

Performances came from Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, J Balvin, and more. A tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne featured Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry alongside YUNGBLUD and Nuno Bettencourt.

This year’s show also added Best Pop Artist and Best Country Video to its lineup of categories. The VMAs aired live on CBS and MTV, with streaming available on Paramount+.

Rachel Bloom Sets “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The 10(Ish) Year Reunion Concert” for October

Posted on September 3, 2025 by admin

Rachel Bloom will reunite with her Crazy Ex-Girlfriend castmates for a limited three-city concert tour this fall. Produced by Live Nation, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The 10(Ish) Year Reunion Concert opens at New York’s Beacon Theatre on October 3, followed by Los Angeles’ Wiltern on October 17, and concluding at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre on October 18.

The shows mark a decade since the debut of the award-winning CW musical dramedy, with Bloom performing alongside Donna Lynne Champlin, Scott Michael Foster, Vincent Rodriguez III, Pete Gardner, Gabrielle Ruiz, David Hull, and Kathryn Burns. The program will revisit fan-favorite songs from the series.

Bloom’s announcement follows the success of her Netflix comedy special Death, Let Me Do My Special, released in late 2024.

Tickets will be available through an artist presale beginning Wednesday, September 3 at 12 p.m. local time, with additional presales during the week. General onsale begins Thursday, September 4 at 11 a.m. local time on LiveNation.com.

Ariana Grande Announces The Eternal Sunshine Tour With Multi-Night Arena Shows in North America and the UK

Posted on August 28, 2025 by admin

Ariana Grande will return to the stage in summer 2026 with The Eternal Sunshine Tour, her first concert run in six years. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature extended stays in major cities, including four-night runs in Los Angeles and Brooklyn, and a five-night residency at London’s O2 Arena.

The tour supports Grande’s seventh studio album Eternal Sunshine (2024) and its 2025 deluxe follow-up Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead. It launches in Oakland, CA, before stops in Austin, Chicago, Atlanta, and more, followed by UK dates in September.

Tickets for North American shows go on presale September 9, with general onsale September 10. UK presales begin September 16, with general onsale September 18. VIP packages will also be available, offering early entry, exclusive merchandise, and access to a pre-show lounge.

J.I.D Announces “God Does Like World Tours” Across Multiple Continents

Posted on August 19, 2025 by admin

Atlanta rapper J.I.D will launch his God Does Like World Tours on October 15 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, before continuing across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia through 2026. The extensive run will include nearly seventy shows, with a hometown performance in Atlanta to be announced later.

Young Nudy will join J.I.D as a special guest on all U.S. dates, while Mick Jenkins will support the European leg and Jordan Ward will appear in Australia and New Zealand. The tour follows the release of J.I.D’s fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly, which is out now.

Presale tickets for North America and Europe begin Wednesday, August 20, with general on-sale starting Friday, August 22. Presales for Australia and New Zealand begin Friday, August 22, with general on-sale opening Tuesday, August 26. Full details and ticket information are available at jidsv.com.

Raekwon and Mobb Deep Announce 30th Anniversary Co-Headlining Tour

Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon and Mobb Deep’s Havoc will team up this fall for a co-headlining tour marking the 30th anniversaries of their landmark albums Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and The Infamous. The 19-city run, produced by Live Nation and presented by LOUD Live, begins November 13 in Portland, Oregon, and wraps December 15 in Miami Beach, Florida, with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, and other major markets.

For the first time, the two hip-hop legends will share the stage for one seamless set, performing tracks from both albums along with career-spanning hits. Each night will also feature special guests and collaborative performances.

Artist presales start Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. local time, with additional presales during the week. General on-sale begins Friday, August 15 at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com.

The Favors Announce Debut Album The Dream and First Tour Dates

Posted on July 17, 2025 by admin

The Favors, the newly formed duo of FINNEAS and Ashe, have announced their debut album The Dream, set for release on September 19, 2025, via Darkroom Records. The announcement follows the release of their single “The Hudson,” a piano-led ballad, and marks the pair’s first official tour as a band.

Tour stops include performances at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles (Sept. 18), Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Sept. 26), Central Park Summerstage in New York City (Oct. 1), and two appearances at Austin City Limits Music Festival (Oct. 3 and 10). Tickets go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. local time.

Longtime collaborators, FINNEAS and Ashe rose to prominence with 2019’s “Moral of the Story” and 2021’s “Till Forever Falls Apart.” In June 2025, they officially began recording as The Favors. Their debut album draws influence from 1970s Laurel Canyon folk-pop and artists like Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, and Simon & Garfunkel, blending retro harmonies with modern production.

The Dream was written and recorded between Los Angeles and Nashville, reflecting the artists’ respective home bases. The project emphasizes live vocal recording, analog warmth, and long-form listening—what FINNEAS refers to as “a true ‘long-play’ album.”

“Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful” Premieres July 16 on Disney+ and Hulu

Posted on July 9, 2025 by admin

Miley Cyrus’ new visual album experience, Something Beautiful, will premiere on July 16, 2025, on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. The film will also be available internationally, debuting the same day in Canada and arriving in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions on July 30.

Directed by Cyrus along with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the film serves as a full-length visual companion to her ninth studio album of the same name. It features thirteen original tracks and is described as a pop opera that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The cinematography is handled by Benoît Debie, and the production includes contributions from XYZ Films, Panos Cosmatos, Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records, and Live Nation.

The cast includes appearances from Naomi Campbell, Maxx Morando, Brittany Howard, and others, alongside Cyrus herself.

Here’s a short synopsis: A visionary film accompanying Miley Cyrus’ ninth studio album of the same name. As Cyrus embarks on a cinematic journey through time, memory, and self-reinvention, she crafts a hypnotic visual experience, adorned with archival couture and surreal storytelling. Something Beautiful blurs the line between dream and reality in a spectacle of music, fashion, and emotion.

This release continues Cyrus’ collaboration with Disney, following her recent recognition as a Disney Legend.

Destin Conrad Announces ‘Love on Digital’ North American Tour

Posted on July 8, 2025 by admin

R&B artist Destin Conrad has announced his Love on Digital North American headline tour, beginning September 13 in Denver. The tour will include stops in cities such as Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles, with Mark Keane as support.

The tour follows Conrad’s debut album Love on Digital, featuring collaborations with Kehlani, Lil Nas X, Teezo Touchdown, and serpentwithfeet. The project debuted at No. 3 on Apple Music’s R&B/Soul chart and No. 7 on Spotify’s U.S. albums chart, now surpassing 31 million streams.

Conrad, originally from Tampa, first gained attention as a songwriter for Kehlani before launching his solo career. He previously toured with Kehlani and Syd and recently completed a 47-show run across the U.S., Europe, and the UK.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. local time via destinconrad.com, with presales beginning Wednesday, July 9.

Grateful Dead Movie to Screen in IMAX for One-Night Early Access Event

Posted on June 26, 2025 by admin

IMAX Presents: The Grateful Dead Movie 2025
TIFF

The Grateful Dead Movie will return to theaters this summer as part of the 2025 edition of “Meet-Up At The Movies,” with early screenings in IMAX on August 13 and a general release on August 14.

Originally released in 1977 and co-directed by Jerry Garcia and Leon Gast, the film documents the band’s five-night run at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in 1974. It includes live performances, behind-the-scenes footage, animation, and rare moments focused on the Grateful Dead’s devoted fan base.

This marks the first time the film will be presented in IMAX, with newly remastered sound and picture. An exclusive bonus performance of “China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider” will be shown in theaters following the film.

The Grateful Dead Movie is presented by Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing.

The Burned Over to Release Debut Album The Last Great Awakening on June 27

Posted on June 25, 2025 by admin

The Burned Over, a new metal duo formed by vocalist Kim Dylla and guitarist-producer Mark Dannells, will release their debut album The Last Great Awakening on June 27.

The album marks the group’s first full-length project, blending heavy metal with occult and folk horror themes in what the band refers to as “Baphometal.” Dylla is known for her work with Cruachan and as a former member of GWAR, while Dannells is an Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated composer and guitarist, previously with Yacht Rock Revue and Skid Row.

The album features contributions from drummer Beau Brandon (Withered), producer Raheem Amlani (Arcadea), mixer Kevin “131” Gutierrez (Shinedown, Paul McCartney), and mastering engineer Chris Athens (Coheed and Cambria, PVRIS).

The Last Great Awakening will be available digitally on June 27.