Michael Che on SNL: "Macklemore, who was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran, announced that he is launching a 'Free Palestine Tour.' But haven't the Palestinian people been through enough?"

Olivia Rodrigo is in her rock star era. 📸: Chris Polk / Kevin Mazur

Olivia Rodrigo performs "cigarette smoke" during the kick-off of "The Unraveled Tour" in Hartford, Connecticut. 🎥: Live Nation

Olivia Rodrigo went into the crowd for "stupid song" during the kick-off of "The Unraveled Tour." 🎥: Live Nation

Olivia Rodrigo's dress melts away in the rain during her performance of "the cure" at the kick-off of "The Unraveled Tour." 🎥: Live Nation

Olivia Rodrigo performs "drop dead" in a sea of flowers at the kick-off of "The Unraveled Tour" 🎥: Live Nation

Backrooms is now streaming on HBO Max.

Beck's Odelay ranks as the 5th best album of 1996.

Photos from night one of Olivia Rodrigo's "The Unraveled Tour" 📸: @polkimaging

Happy National Pancake Day!

The setlist for Pearl Jam's first concert of 2026 at Ohana Fest, featuring Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums. Eddie Vedder played a five-song solo set before bringing out Pearl Jam for a surprise unannounced performance

Abe Laboriel Jr., longtime drummer for Paul McCartney, joined Pearl Jam behind the kit for their first concert of 2026 at Ohana Festival on Friday night. 📸: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

The setlist for Olivia Rodrigo's "The Unraveled Tour" kick-off in Hartford, Connecticut.

U2 at Mount Temple school. 50 years apart. 📸: Rich Fury

Kacey Musgraves covers George Strait's "All My Ex's Live in Texas" at Bourbon and Beyond 2026

Dolly Parton really named the company overseeing her estate "She’s Alive LLC."

Misfits' Static Age ranks as the 11th best album of 1996.

Sabrina Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers in the upcoming Fred Astaire biopic. Tom Holland is set to play Fred Astaire and Margaret Qualley has been cast as his sister and collaborator, Adele Astaire. 📸: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is heading to Brooklyn next week for five big episodes: Monday, Sept. 28th: Pete Davidson, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, TV on the Radio Tuesday, Sept. 29th: Howard Stern, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello Wednesday, Sept. 30th: Billy Crystal, Mahershala Ali, De La Soul Thursday, Oct. 1st: John Oliver, Seth Meyers, Robby Hoffman Friday, Oct. 2nd: Paul McCartney, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Goose 📸: Mark Seliger / Disney

BINI on “A Parallel World,” Forgotten Island, and making their animated film debut.

And now... CBGB Festival has been canceled.

Foo Fighters' sign language interpreter at Bourbon and Beyond is the real MVP.

Global Citizen Festival in NYC has also been canceled

All Things Go NYC is canceled due to the impending nor'easter

It's approximately a mile and a quarter in diameter, moving at an average speed of 42,500 miles per hour, and is officially weird. An asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter has been named in honor of "Weird Al" Yankovic. "This is perhaps the greatest honor I've ever received," Yankovic said of the al-steroid. "I just hope this isn't the asteroid that winds up destroying the earth." Earlier this month, the International Astronomical Union approved the naming of the asteroid as (14331) Alyankovic. As to why The Weird One received the astronomical tribute instead of the usual science smartypants honoree, the official citation reads, "Generations of scientists have been inspired by his comedic musical works, including 'It’s All About the Pentiums' and 'White and Nerdy.'" 📸: Kamal Asar

U2 also debuted their new single "Silencio" during a performance at their old schoolyard at Mount Temple.

Earlier today, U2 returned to Mount Temple Comprehensive School to mark the 50th anniversary of their formation, staging a special schoolyard concert for 1,000 students and staff on the same spot where the band first performed together more than five decades ago. The seven-song setlist included their first-ever single "Out of Control."

All three days of Oceans Calling Festival 2026 have been canceled due to the impending nor'easter expected to impact the region this weekend.

The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore doubles down on a forgettable era.

“Just tasty fucking leads, man.” Anthrax’s Frank Bello breaks down the musicianship behind Cursum Perficio, from Charlie Benante’s insane drumming to Jon Donais’ blistering guitar work.

The initial show lineup for Apple Music Hall includes Elton John, Charli xcx, Troye Sivan, and Baby Keem.

Tenacious D released their self-titled debut album on this day 25 years ago.

Ms. Rachel's debut album, I'm So Happy, is out as of today.

Happy Dolly Parton Day (9-25) to all who celebrate! 📸: Courtesy of Dolly Parton Estate

John Baizley from Baroness joined Mastodon for "Curl of the Burl" at Brooklyn Paramount.

Lance Oppenheim, Nathan Fielder, and Tim Heidecker at the west coast premiere of Primetime. 📸: Max Christiansen/BFA

Queens of the Stone Age Wanna Make It Wit Chu at Bourbon & Beyond

Deafheaven bring the intensinity to Brooklyn.

CBGB Festival, featuring Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, Bikini Kill, and Buzzcocks, will stream for free this Saturday on Veeps.

SNL's Sarah Sherman, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Elliot Page were also part of the protests outside of the United Nations on Thursday. 📸: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Wilco's Being There ranks as the 40th best album of 1996.

U2 have announced Carnaval De Luz, their 16th studio album and first album of new material in nine years. Coinciding with the band's 50th anniversary, the 12-track album will be released on November 13th.

Johnny Depp in the first trailer for Marc Webb's Day Drinker. 📸: Lionsgate