"Sinners" leads 57th NAACP Image Awards with 18 film nominations, followed by "Highest 2 Lowest" with nine.

The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest opens for unsigned U.S. artists to submit desk-recorded songs by February 9 for a chance to perform at NPR’s Tiny Desk and win a tour and mentorship.

Bruno Mars adds U.S. tour dates with tickets on sale Jan. 15; Netflix drops Bridgerton S4 soundtrack; Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean honored by daughters.

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs will open for Chris Stapleton on his 2026 tour.

Skye Newman, a 22-year-old London singer, won BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026, a top emerging artist award.

Jay Weinberg leaves Suicidal Tendencies for fatherhood and new music, no replacement named.

The 2026 MusiCares Auction features star-signed memorabilia to aid music pros in financial need.

Portuguese priest and DJ Padre Guilherme performed a peace-themed electronic music concert in Beirut, drawing crowds and controversy.

Five Finger Death Punch announces a 30-city 2026 U.S. tour with new music and support acts, tickets on sale Jan. 20.

Limp Bizkit, Gojira, and The Offspring headline Rock Fest 2026 in Wisconsin, with 80+ bands and sold-out tickets.