Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis dies at 54 after cardiac arrest at private Athens clinic
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis died on 9 September 2026 after suffering cardiac arrest at a private medical practice in Kolonaki, prompting an investigation by police and judicial authorities.
Amiens concert venue cancels Barbara Butch electro performance after pro-Palestinian boycott call
La Lune des Pirates in Amiens called off a 19 September 2026 electro music event featuring DJ Barbara Butch, citing security concerns after a boycott campaign by Association France Palestine Solidarité.
Reeperbahn Festival head warns of decline as federal funding drops to 3 million euros
Ahead of next week's 21st Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, festival director Alexander Schulz is appealing to the Bundestag to prevent proposed federal funding cuts from shrinking the international music industry gathering.
Francesco Guccini will names wife universal heir and leaves half of royalties to daughter
Registered in Bologna on 8 September 2026, the final will of singer-songwriter Francesco Guccini designates his wife Raffaella Zuccari as universal heir while assigning corporate shares and half of his royalties to his daughter Teresa.
Macklemore defends Free Palestine stage speech following petition to drop him from Ed Sheeran tour
American rapper Macklemore posted concert footage online defending his pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium, following an Israeli American Council petition seeking his removal from eight remaining dates on Ed Sheeran's North American tour.
Dolly Parton leaves secret song 'My Place in History' sealed until 2046 centennial
Following the death of Dolly Parton at age 80 in Nashville, park officials confirmed that an unreleased 2015 track stored in a wooden chest at Dollywood will premiere on her 100th birthday.
Kid Cudi reunites with Kanye West on stage in Chicago and defends reconciliation after public feud
Kid Cudi joined Kanye West on stage at Soldier Field in Chicago for the first time in seven years, later defending his decision on social media following past public fallout.
Deutsche Oper Berlin opens for full weekend as Aviel Cahn begins tenure
The Berlin opera house runs continuous programming from Saturday noon through Sunday evening, including an overnight club conversion and a public costume parade.
Céline Dion lands in Paris ahead of 16-concert arena residency
Céline Dion arrived at Le Bourget airport on 28 August 2026, beginning preparations for a 16-concert residency at Nanterre's Plenitude Arena starting on 12 September.
Freddie Mercury commemorated on 80th birthday anniversary marking Queen legacy
The Queen frontman would have turned 80 on 5 September 2026, recalling a career that led from Zanzibar and art school in London to stadium rock.
Stella Parton reveals Dolly offered to test experimental cancer therapies before dying at 80
Country music artist Dolly Parton died at age 80 at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, where her sister Stella Parton revealed she volunteered for experimental cancer drug trials to assist future patients.
Alphaville rejects Glücksgefühle Festival reinvitation and pledges to donate fee
German band Alphaville will not perform at the Glücksgefühle Festival at the Hockenheimring despite a public apology from organizers, choosing instead to donate their performance fee to charity.
Dolly Parton laid to rest in Nashville as estate announces 2027 DollyFest celebrations
Following a private burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park beside her late husband Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's estate confirmed the multi-city festival DollyFest will take place in Nashville and London in 2027.
Prince Estate Releases Timeless Vault Album with Ten Unreleased Songs
The Prince estate and Legacy Recordings have issued Timeless, a 10-track compilation of previously unreleased vault songs recorded between 1977 and 2016, ten years after the musician died at Paisley Park.
Heavy rain forces Jamel rockt den Förster festival to cancel opening day in Mecklenburg
Persistent rainfall flooded the festival grounds in north-western Mecklenburg, halting stage operations and prompting emergency church shelters for arriving attendees.
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson dies at 70 in Mississippi
Two-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master Cassandra Wilson has died at age 70 at her home in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jelly Roll addresses political stance on Jimmy Kimmel Live following Trump jokes
During his final night guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, country singer Jelly Roll responded to criticism over his jokes about Donald Trump and expressed regret for not addressing his beliefs after winning three Grammy Awards in February.
Patrick Bruel cancels 35-date French concert tour following sex crime investigations
French singer Patrick Bruel cancelled his 35-concert autumn tour across France on 1 September 2026, citing public safety concerns after being placed under formal investigation for sex crimes.
Miley reveals 10th studio album Bass Persuades and sets Hollywood Bowl dates
The 33-year-old singer dropped her surname for the release, which arrives on 18 September via Atlantic Records alongside two headline concerts in Los Angeles.
Ariana Grande concludes 41-date tour in London ahead of public hiatus
The singer finished a 10-night residency at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, confirming an extended pause from public appearances and withdrawing from a West End musical.
Lionel Richie hospitalized in St. Louis for dehydration tests after performing seated
The 77-year-old singer checked into intensive care for observation after calling for a chair during his final song at The Muny amphitheatre in Missouri.
Robbie Williams headlines MEO Kalorama opening night in Lisbon with Dolly Parton tribute
The British singer took the stage past 01:00 at Parque da Bela Vista, performing hits from his solo career and dedicating a medley segment to Dolly Parton.
Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine after raising $10 million for charity
The all-female music festival at Great Park in Irvine raised $10 million for ten nonprofit partners supporting women and girls before opening its gates on Saturday.
Céline Dion arrives in Paris for 16-night residency after years away from touring
The Canadian singer checked into the Hotel Le Royal Monceau on Friday ahead of her 16-show residency at the Plenitude Arena, which begins on 12 September 2026.
Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas honoured at Agia Varvara funeral following death at 57
Family, colleagues, and residents gathered at the Church of Panagia Eleousa in Agia Varvara on Friday to bid farewell to Greek singer and municipal councillor Dimitris Kokotas, who died on 25 August at age 57 after a 2.5-year hospitalisation.