There are live shows, and then there are KISS shows. For decades, KISS built a reputation for turning concerts into full-scale spectacles—louder, bigger, and more theatrical than almost anything else on the road. For audiences, it was unforgettable. For many opening bands, it was something closer to a survival test. The “Warm-Up Act” Problem Touring … Read more
Nine-year-old Lily Harper sat alone in the front pew of Saint Matthew’s Church with her feet dangling above the floor. The church was nearly empty. A few elderly neighbors sat quietly near the back. The pastor shuffled papers near the altar. Rain tapped softly against the stained-glass windows while the organ played low, mournful notes … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is officially heading back to The Voice, and the announcement already feels like one of the biggest television moments NBC has lined up for fall 2026. After months of speculation surrounding her future in television, Clarkson is returning to the red chair for Season 30 of the hit singing competition. NBC confirmed the … Read more
There was never any question that Dave Grohl was a music obsessive at heart. Long before he became the frontman of Foo Fighters or the powerhouse drummer behind Nirvana, Grohl was just another kid completely consumed by records, live performances, and the magic of great bands. Like so many aspiring musicians, he studied his heroes … Read more
More than four decades into their career, Def Leppard are proving they still have plenty left in the tank. According to frontman Joe Elliott, the legendary rock band is deep into work on what will become their 13th studio album — and fans may not have to wait too much longer to hear it. In … Read more
Some people are lucky. But the fans who got to witness Stevie Nicks perform at the 2026 edition of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday might just be the universe’s chosen favorites. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer returned to the legendary New Orleans festival stage for the first time since 2022, … Read more
By the early 1990s, Trent Reznor had already proven himself incapable of fitting neatly into one musical box. Long before Nine Inch Nails became synonymous with industrial chaos and emotional collapse, Reznor was simply a kid from New Castle obsessed with any music that struck him emotionally. He wasn’t a purist. He wasn’t a snob. … Read more
The first sign that something was wrong came three weeks before my son’s wedding. I was sitting at my kitchen table addressing gifts for the bridal shower when my phone buzzed with a message from my cousin Linda. “Margaret… why does your invitation say you’re only invited to the ceremony?” I frowned immediately. “What invitation?” … Read more
For thirty-two years, Evelyn Carter arrived at the building before sunrise. At 4:45 every morning, while the city still slept beneath cold blue darkness, she unlocked the side maintenance entrance of the massive glass tower downtown. She wore the same navy cleaning uniform, the same white sneakers with worn-out soles, and carried the same dented … Read more
The email came at 8:17 in the morning. I remember the exact time because I was standing in the kitchen arranging silver candles on the breakfast table for our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary dinner. Twenty-five years. A quarter of a century. I had reserved the private rooftop at the restaurant where we had our first date. … Read more