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Lady Gaga's Chromatica Ball tour, a celebration of her 2020 album "Chromatica," came to an unexpected halt during its final show in Miami on Saturday night. The concert, which had been progressing smoothly through most of the setlist, was interrupted by inclement weather, forcing Gaga to make a tough decision for the safety of her audience and crew. As storm clouds gathered over the Miami venue, Gaga temporarily paused the show and urged the audience to seek shelter indoors due to the impending storm. In an unexpected turn, as fans anxiously awaited updates on whether the concert would resume, they united in a heartwarming gesture – singing Gaga's hit single "Rain On Me" amidst the backdrop of thunderous applause and thunder. Returning to the stage, Gaga regrettably announced the officia...

In a surprising turn of events, Torche, the acclaimed sludge metal band, is set to bid farewell to their fans after a last hurrah on the upcoming fall tour opening for Meshuggah. The departure of Torche's singer-guitarist, Steve Brooks, marks the end of an era for a band that has left an indelible mark on the heavy music scene. The announcement, made through Brooks' personal Instagram comments, has sparked a mix of emotions among the band's dedicated followers. Steve Brooks, who has been an integral part of Torche since its inception, revealed the band's decision to disband after the fall tour. Responding to a fan's query about the possibility of Torche continuing without him, Brooks succinctly stated, "We're done. Only plan on reissuing out-of-print records someday. Moving on." The annou...

In a seismic development within the fashion industry, Kanye West, now officially recognized as Ye, has brought an abrupt end to the Yeezy Gap partnership, a venture initially poised to span a decade but cut short after just two years. The collaboration, conceived to deliver high-quality, trend-forward, and affordable Yeezy Gap apparel to a wider audience, held ambitious revenue projections of $1 billion over the planned 10-year period. However, a breach of contract by Gap, according to Ye, has led to the dissolution of the partnership, with the artist now setting his sights on establishing independent Yeezy stores. The unexpected termination follows a breach-of-contract notice served by Kanye's legal team to Gap on August 16, asserting that the retail behemoth had violated the terms of th...

Britney Spears' iconic debut single, “…Baby One More Time,” is inseparable from her legacy, but the story behind the song almost took a different turn, as revealed by music industry mogul Simon Cowell on a recent episode of Howie Mandel's podcast, "Howie Mandel Does Stuff." In a surprising revelation, Cowell shared that he had attempted to secure the hit track for the British boy band 5ive, which he was overseeing at the time. Simon Cowell, known for his role as a perpetually candid judge on American Idol and his involvement in reality competition series like America's Got Talent, recounted the tale on Mandel's podcast. Cowell, often associated with his sharp business acumen and a knack for recognizing musical talent, shed light on his attempt to acquire “…Baby One More Time” for 5ive, ...

Nicki Minaj, the globally renowned rapper, has recently taken legal action against Marley Green, also known as Nosey Heaux on the internet. Minaj has filed a defamation lawsuit in response to a video posted by Green on Monday, in which she claimed that Minaj was involved in cocaine use, stating, “shoving all this cocaine, shoving in all this cocaine up her nose.” In the video, Green went on to assert, “Allegedly. Thank you. Allegedly. But we all know it’s true.” The vlogger further emphasized her claim, saying, “Listen, I can’t even say allegedly with that ’cause I, we all know it’s true. I’m not saying allegedly on that. Nicki Minaj is a cokehead.” Minaj's legal team contends that the video, which garnered around 2,000 likes and 250 retweets on Twitter before the lawsuit was filed, als...

The past year has been a transformative one for singer/songwriter Brooke Eden, marked by personal and professional breakthroughs. Beyond publicly embracing her authentic self and getting engaged to Hilary Hoover, she released a trilogy of singles—“Sunroof,” “Got No Choice,” and “No Shade”—accompanied by videos celebrating her love story. Now, Eden goes even deeper into her narrative with the release of the five-song EP, "Choosing You," out on July 29 via BBR Music Group/BMG. Reflecting on her trilogy, Eden shares, “It was very much what I wanted to hear after two very dark years of not getting to see some of my favorite people, and having to navigate so much. It was important for me to put out positive happy songs.” The trilogy, released independently of any album, paved the way for the m...

Musicube, the innovative music tech startup recently acquired by Songtradr, has launched a free music tagging service that allows users to create metadata for up to 10,000 songs. This initiative is set to benefit independent labels and artists who often face financial constraints when it comes to advanced music tagging, hindering their ability to monetize their own catalogues. Understanding Music Tagging: Music tagging involves editing information stored in digital music files, known as tags. These tags play a crucial role in categorizing each music file, providing essential details such as the track name, album information, and the artist's name. With Musicube's free service, users can automatically tag songs, offering custom search solutions across more than 20 categories. According...

A new and innovative weeklong music festival is set to make its debut in southern Minnesota, with the goal of creating a nexus for both established and aspiring musicians to showcase their talents and foster learning experiences. The inaugural Minnesota Original Music Festival is scheduled to kick off on July 18, promising a dynamic program of workshops, performances, and a unique 60-hour band challenge, embodying a fresh approach to music festivals. Nurturing Creativity through Collaboration: At the heart of the festival is the 60-hour band challenge, an exceptional initiative designed to cultivate creativity and collaboration among musicians. Participants will be randomly grouped with others, tasked with forming a band, and challenged to compose original songs within ...