Maris is the Elton John-approved pop girl ‘starving’ for stardom
Nearly 10 years ago, high school student Maris pulled up to Missoula, Mont.’s Rockin Rudy’s record store in…
Audrey Hobert brings ‘Who’s the Clown?’ to the El Rey Theatre
Audrey Hobert isn’t clowning herself anymore. She was meant to be a pop star. “I had been sitting…
After deterring homeless people with ‘Baby Shark’ song, a barber offers free Thanksgiving trims
Shalom Sharp woke up around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday to pick up his barbers from his downtown business and…
Warner Music Group settles lawsuit with AI firm Suno
Warner Music Group on Tuesday announced a partnership with AI business Suno that will compensate music artists and…
Tobias Jesso Jr. on ‘Shine,’ Justin Bieber and the aftermath of ‘Goon’
To get it out of the way: Yes, Tobias Jesso Jr. has heard about gooning. “Somebody put me…
The 7 best moments from Sabrina Carpenter’s return to L.A.
Sabrina Carpenter brought her latest world tour in for a landing Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena, where the…
Todd Snider, country-folk troubadour, dies at 59
Todd Snider, a singer and songwriter beloved in the Americana music scene for his funny yet empathetic portraits…
Grammys 2026: K-pop finally gets its major-category nominations
Ever since the ascent of BTS, the Grammys have been K-pop-curious, but not typically in its marquee categories.…
Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny, the Marías break into Big Four categories
Among the nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards announced Friday morning were a slate of Latinx artists, with…
2026 Grammy nominations: Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nods
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga will face off for album of the year at the 68th Grammy Awards,…
The little-known story behind one of Disneyland’s most recognizable ride songs
When Xavier “X” Atencio was plucked by Walt Disney in 1965 to be one of his early theme…
What Madi Diaz knows about love
A little over a year ago, Madi Diaz lay in bed in an apartment near Dodger Stadium sweating…