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Eurovision Song Contest Changes Rules For Countries Affected By War

The Eurovision Song Contest has changed its hosting rules to address countries affected by armed conflict, introducing new measures that could prevent a winning country from hosting the following year’s competition if security concerns make it unsafe. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) approved the changes after its annual review of the contest rules, following a

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Otoboke Beaver Apologise After Fan Needs Seven Stitches At Osaka Gig

Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver have apologised after a fan was injured by a guitar thrown into the crowd during their show at Umeda Club Quattro in Osaka, Japan. The audience member was taken to hospital by ambulance and required seven stitches for a forehead laceration, as well as treatment for a cervical sprain. The

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Harry Styles Changes Golden Lyrics As Torrential Rain Soaks Him On Stage In Mexico City

Harry Styles changed the lyrics to “Golden” during a rain-soaked concert in Mexico City on 10 August 2026, after torrential rain hit Estadio GNP Seguros while he was performing. The former One Direction singer continued playing guitar and singing as the downpour soaked the stage, his clothes and hair. Fan-recorded videos from the concert show

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Ritchie Blackmore To Reunite With Deep Purple Onstage For First Time In 33 Years

Ritchie Blackmore is set to reunite with Deep Purple onstage for the first time since 1993, joining his former bandmates for a planned encore at their concert at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, on Wednesday 12 August, 2026. The 81-year-old guitarist revealed the surprise appearance during an Instagram Live with his

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Taylor Swift To Be Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026, becoming the youngest person ever to receive the honour. The announcement was made on Tuesday 11 August 2026, with Swift, 36, selected in the contemporary songwriter/artist category. The induction will take place at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 56th Anniversary

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Rod Stewart Cancels More Concerts After Heart Procedure

Rod Stewart has cancelled more concerts after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, with doctors advising the 81-year-old singer to stay off the road for four weeks while he recovers. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame star had previously cancelled shows in Cincinnati and Cleveland after announcing an “unforeseen but minor medical procedure”. Rod

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Blur Have ‘More To Do’, Says Dave Rowntree As Reunion Rumours Grow

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has suggested the Britpop band could reunite for more music and live shows, saying he believes it is a question of “when rather than if” the group returns. Rowntree, 62, said Blur’s most recent reunion left the band feeling energised and keen to work together again, despite their headline appearance at

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Shakira, J Balvin And Maluma Rally Support For Colombia Earthquake Victims

Shakira, J Balvin, Maluma and other Colombian music stars have called for support for communities affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday 10 August 2026. The earthquake was recorded near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department, with the US Geological Survey placing the event at a depth of around

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Angélique Kidjo To Become First African Musician Honoured On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Five-time Grammy-winning musician Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the official ceremony scheduled for 18 August 2026 in Los Angeles. Kidjo will receive the 2,854th star in the Recording category at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard, marking a major milestone for one

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Boy George Storms Off Stage During Frankfurt 80s Festival After Technical Problems

Boy George abruptly ended his performance at the Die 80er Live festival in Frankfurt, Germany, on 8 August 2026, after experiencing problems with the sound on stage. The Culture Club singer had been performing at Deutsche Bank Park, where around 28,000 fans attended the 1980s-themed festival. According to German public broadcaster HR, Boy George initially

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