Country singer Gavin Adcock sparked controversy June 30, 2025, calling Beyoncé’s *Cowboy Carter* non-country, citing lack of authenticity.

Wolfgang Van Halen tours with Creed in 2025, joins them again in 2026, and launches his own U.S. tour in March 2026.

Legendary bassist Carol Kaye, 90, declined Rock Hall induction, criticizing the "Wrecking Crew" label and lack of recognition for studio musicians.

Machine Gun Kelly secured Bob Dylan to narrate the trailer for his August 2025 album *Lost Americana*, following a chance meeting at Willie Nelson’s festival.

Drummer Gerry "Jellybean" Johnson, 69, died Nov. 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy in Minneapolis funk and R&B.

Paris honors Jane Birkin, Anglo-French icon, by renaming a bridge after her.

Teen idol Bobby Sherman, known for 'Here Come the Brides' and hits like "Little Woman," died at 81 from kidney cancer.

Madonna releases limited silver vinyl remix album 'Veronica Electronica' on July 25, 2025, featuring new club remixes and a rare demo.

Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father and manager of Selena, has died; he shaped her career and preserved her legacy after her 1995 murder.

Carl Carlton, singer of 1974’s “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at 78.