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Patti Smith to play 2026 CBGB Festival

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Patti Smith is one of the many artists booked to play the 2026 CBGB Festival, taking place Sept. 26 in Brooklyn, New York.The lineup also includes Morrissey, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Buzzcocks, Bikini Kill and Violet Grohl.Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. ET,... Read More.

Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol playing 2026 CBGB Festival

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Morrissey, Patti Smith and Interpol lead the lineup for the 2026 CBGB Festival, taking place Sept. 26 in Brooklyn, New York.The bill also includes Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Bikini Kill, Buzzcocks, Militarie Gun and Violet Grohl.Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. ET, and... Read More.

Failure releases new song ‘The Rising Skyline’ featuring Hayley Williams

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Failure has released a new song called "The Rising Skyline" featuring Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams.Williams has been a longtime Failure fan, having covered their song "Stuck on You" on Paramore's 2006 Summer Tic EP. She also appears in the 2025 Failure documentary, Every Time... Read More.

Mariah Carey reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snub: ‘Who cares?’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

While her fans may be upset about it, Mariah Carey seems unbothered by the fact that she failed to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on her third attempt.When TMZ cameras caught up with Mariah in... Read More.

Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s facing Justice Department probe

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing an investigation and potential criminal charges by the Justice Department, apparently stemming from its past use of paid informants, the organization's interim CEO said in a statement Tuesday. A Justice Department spokesperson did not... Read More.

New Hootie & the Blowfish music? Nah. Darius Rucker says people want to hear ‘Hold My Hand’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Hootie & the Blowfish haven't released a new album since 2019's Imperfect Circle, but they're playing Stagecoach on Sunday, followed by several major festivals this summer. And last week in Nashville, singer Darius Rucker told reporters they don't have much motivation to put out... Read More.

On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo #1 with ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

On This Day, April 21, 1984 ...Genesis frontman and drummer Phil Collins landed his first-ever solo #1 with "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)."The track was featured in the romantic thriller Against All Odds, which starred Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward and... Read More.

Beck announces Ride Lonesome North American tour

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Beck has announced a North American headlining tour.The outing is dubbed the Ride Lonesome tour, named after the "Loser" artist's new single, which just dropped Monday. It runs from Sept. 16 in Vancouver to a previously announced Halloween night show in Nashville.Presales begin Tuesday... Read More.

Modest Mouse announces new album, ’An Eraser and a Maze’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Modest Mouse has announced a new album called An Eraser and a Maze.The eighth studio effort from the "Float On" outfit is due out June 5. It's the follow-up to 2021's The Golden Casket."For this one, I turned off my filter and just let... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson returns to ‘American Idol’ as a mentor, guest judge

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson returned to American Idol more than two decades after she competed on the show.The talk show host and EGOT winner joined her American Idol family Monday night as a mentor and guest judge. Hudson took a seat at the judges table alongside... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Patti Smith to play 2026 CBGB Festival

Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol playing 2026 CBGB Festival

Failure releases new song ‘The Rising Skyline’ featuring Hayley Williams

Mariah Carey reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snub: ‘Who cares?’

Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s facing Justice Department probe

New Hootie & the Blowfish music? Nah. Darius Rucker says people want to hear ‘Hold My Hand’

On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo #1 with ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’

Beck announces Ride Lonesome North American tour

Modest Mouse announces new album, ’An Eraser and a Maze’

Jennifer Hudson returns to ‘American Idol’ as a mentor, guest judge

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