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Weird Al Said Meeting This Cultural Icon Was Like ‘Meeting an Alien’

Weird Al’s parody song “Eat It” from 1984 was definitely an early breakout for his career. It appeared on his second studio album, Weird Al Yankovic in 3-D. This dropped the year after Michael Jackson released “Beat It” as a single. The success of that song would allow Weird Al to parody Jackson again in 1988. But it also carried weight when he wanted to parody other big hits later. […]

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M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi, Claims Firing From Summer Tour Was ‘Publicity Stunt’ to Boost Ticket Sales

M.I.A. was supposed to open Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers Tour this summer, alongside acts like Big Boi and A-Trak. But her descent into controversial right-wing U.S. politics in the last few years has cost her that supporting spot. After unleashing a deluge of political commentary on stage at a show in Dallas, M.I.A. was removed from the tour lineup. Allegedly, she told the crowd, “I’ve been canceled for many things. […]

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Pitbull Is Seeking Help to Achieve This Guinness World Record, but Volunteers Have a Strict Dress Code to Follow

Attendees of London’s BST Hyde Park festival have the opportunity to help set the funniest Guinness World Record ever. All they have to do is show up to Pitbull’s headlining set in a bald cap. The whole thing started with BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James suggesting the idea, per Music News. Later, Pitbull and the festival organizers shared an Instagram post confirming the plans. “In case you missed […]

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Metallica Sets Major Tour Record With ‘Biggest Show Ever’ at This International Arena

After more than four decades together, Metallica is still setting records. This week, while on tour, the legendary thrash band revealed that they landed a new unprecedented achievement. They now hold the record for the “biggest ever show” at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. On May 30, 2026, the band played a show to “over 94,000” fans, according to a social media post. “Night after night, city after city, the […]

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Rosalía’s LUX TOUR is Coming to North America Soon. It’s Not Too Late to Get Tickets

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Rosalía’s LUX TOUR is Coming to North America Soon. It’s Not Too Late to Get Tickets

Rosalía‘s LUX TOUR 2026 is set to kick off its North American leg this month. The Spanish-language pop singer’s extravagant five-act performance is due to make its North American debut on June 4 at Miami’s Kaseya Center. Stops to follow include Orlando, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario; two nights in New York City; Chicago; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas; two nights in Los Angeles; San Diego; and Oakland, California. View the […]

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