79 stories by "Steven J. Horowitz"
Anyone who's attempted to sing Mariah Carey's catalog at karaoke or in the comforts of their car knows that matching the greatness of Mimi is often an insurmountable task. And yet, a slate o…
Spotify returned for Grammy Week last night at Los Angeles' Lot at Formosa to celebrate the eight nominees for best new artist, featuring performances from Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Katseye,…
The Trump administration has issued a response to Bruce Springsteen's fiery ICE protest song "Streets of Minneapolis," stating that the White House is not focused on "random songs with irrel…
Kid Rock gave an impassioned testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee earlier today, addressing the ongoing issues plaguing the ticketing industry and the unfair practices employed at …
Many Ariana Grande fans were left empty-handed after tickets went on sale for her "Eternal Sunshine" tour in September 2025, and shows sold out in minutes. But now, Ticketmaster has revealed…
Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson have been announced as performers during the In Memoriam segment during this Sunday's Grammy Awards, while Ms. Lauryn Hill will perform in honor …
Philip Glass has joined the growing list of musicians distancing themselves from the Kennedy Center with the announcement that he is withdrawing his symphony premiere due to a "direct confli…
Phil Collins is speaking out about his health issues, revealing that he recently underwent five knee surgeries and developed kidney problems from drinking. In a new interview with BBC Two, C…
Béla Fleck is the latest to join the growing list of artists who have withdrawn from performing at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the wake of Donald Trump adding his …
Will Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. In the suit, filed yesterday and reviewed by Variety, musi…
Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose music has been covered by Destiny's Child and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 77. A rep for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that …
More than a year after Perry Farrell threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro during a Boston show, Jane's Addiction has officially broken up as both Farrell and the three other group members…
Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan and Post Malone are among the performers helping to ring in 2026 as part of "Dick Clark's New Year's Eve Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest." Additional performers sl…
Taylor Swift has released the official trailer for her upcoming Disney+ special "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show," releasing on December 12. The film will be a full concert exp…
Olivia Dean has spoken out against Live Nation, Ticketmaster and AEG over tickets being resold at inflated prices for shows on her upcoming tour. The singer, whose single "Man I Need" just c…
"I know y'all remember 'Sittin' Up in My Room,'" Brandy told the crowd at Los Angeles' Kia Forum on Sunday night, her second show at the venue as part of her co-headlining "The Boy Is Mine" …
Live Nation is on pace to have its biggest year yet following the release of its record third-quarter 2025 earnings. According to the earnings report, overall revenue for Q3 came in at $8.5 …
The Stray Cats have announced the cancellation of their fall United States tour, citing member Brian Setzer's "serious illness." In a statement, Setzer explained, "I'm heartbroken to share, …
Demi Lovato has announced her "It's Not That Deep" North American tour, slated for spring 2026. The singer revealed dates for the 23-city tour on the heels of releasing her ninth album of th…
Shortly after Charlie Puth took the stage for the first of his four-night residency at Los Angeles' freshly-opened Blue Note, he shared his intentions with those in attendance and the thousa…
City of Hope staged its annual Spirit of Life Gala last night at Los Angeles' Pacific Design Center, raising nearly $6 million to fund cancer research and treatment and featuring an appearan…
Singer and award-winning actress Andra Day is in the midst of an acrimonious split with manager Jeff Evans, according to a pair of lawsuits filed in Los Angeles this week. Evans, who has wor…
Dolly Parton has announced that she's postponing her Las Vegas concerts at Caesars Palace scheduled for December, revealing that she's dealing with health issues and that her doctors advised…
The Black Music Action Coalition held its fifth annual BMAC Gala in Los Angeles on Sept. 18 honoring John Legend, Irving Azoff and Kai Cenat, following its recent announcement of $500,000 co…
CarÃn León is set to become the first Latino artist to play at Las Vegas' Sphere, with three dates scheduled for next year. León will head over to Sin City to perform at the venue o…