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		<title>Fred Durst Plans Festival for Artists Coachella Ignores</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is floating an idea: create a new music festival for artists who never get a call from Coachella. It started with a po...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Limp Bizkit </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">frontman</span><b> Fred Durst</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is floating an idea: create a </span><b>new music festival for artists who never get a call from Coachella.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It started with a post from rapper</span><b> Lil Wayne</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, who pointed out that events like Coachella and the Grammys tend to roll around every year without him. Durst saw it, agreed, and responded publicly on X, saying he has ideas for an alternative gathering he has been developing for some time and that he is open to talking it through.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Limp Bizkit has never played Coachella. The band has performed at a long list of major festivals across the</span><b> US </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">and </span><b>Europe over the years</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, including Download, Hellfest, and Aftershock, but the California desert has remained off the list.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No specific plans for this new event have been shared yet. Durst described it only as an experience and acknowledgment gathering for artists who feel left out of the mainstream festival circuit.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The band has a heavy schedule of European and North American festival dates running through the rest of 2026. Durst is also featured on Machine Gun Kelly&#8217;s new single, set for release on April 21.</span></p>
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		<title>The Return of the Queen: Madonna’s ‘I Feel So Free’ Dominates Billboard Fan Vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Madonna has officially reclaimed her place on the dance floor. Her new single, "I Feel So Free," came out on top in this week's Billboard favorite new...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Madonna </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">has officially reclaimed her place on the dance floor. Her new single, </span><b>“I Feel So Free,”</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> came out on top in this week’s </span><b>Billboard favorite new music poll</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, earning a commanding </span><b>40% of the vote. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">The result highlights the strong anticipation surrounding her fifteenth studio album, Confessions II, which is set for release on July 3, 2026.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced by longtime collaborator </span><b>Stuart Price</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, “I Feel So Free” has been praised as a hypnotic return to Madonna’s club-driven sound. The track gained further momentum over the weekend after her surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella set, where the two also hinted at more collaborations to come.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The poll placed Madonna ahead of other notable new releases from Kehlani and Noah Kahan, showing that the Queen of Pop still carries major weight with listeners. As the Confessions II campaign moves forward, “I Feel So Free” already feels like a strong opening chapter in what is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest pop rollouts.</span></p>
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		<title>Anyma Delivers Striking Coachella 2026 Set With Special Guests LISA, Joji &#038; More</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[A standout moment emerged during the second weekend of Coachella as Anyma delivered one of the festival's most visually ambitious performances, blendi...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A standout moment emerged during the second weekend of </span><b>Coachella </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">as </span><b>Anyma </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">delivered one of the festival’s most visually ambitious performances, blending electronic music with large-scale digital production, guest appearances from </span><b>Lisa and Joji,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and elements of </span><b>ÆDEN</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> within the show’s broader creative direction. The set unfolded as a tightly choreographed experience, pairing pulsing beats with immersive visuals designed to pull the crowd into a futuristic narrative.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Festival updates noted that Lisa brought a surge of energy when she stepped onstage, while Joji shifted the mood later in the set with a more introspective moment. Each appearance added to the pace of the performance and fit naturally into the larger visual concept rather than feeling separate from it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The performance leaned heavily on synchronized lighting, screen design, and animation, creating a continuous flow rather than a series of separate tracks. This approach set it apart from more traditional DJ sets across the weekend.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the festival moved through its final days, </span><b>the show stood out for its focus on storytelling through sound and visuals,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> reflecting a growing trend toward immersive live electronic performances.</span></p>
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		<title>Jersey Royalty Returns: Springsteen and Bon Jovi Set for ‘Music America’ Shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are set to appear in Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, a two-night concert event scheduled for June 4 and 5 ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Bruce Springsteen </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">and </span><b>Jon Bon Jovi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are set to appear in </span><b>Music America:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The Songs That Shaped Us, a two-night concert event scheduled for June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on the campus of Monmouth University in New Jersey. The event is being presented in connection with </span><b>America’s 250th anniversary and is curated by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The announced lineup also includes Gary Clark Jr., Public Enemy, Kenny Chesney, Rosanne Cash, Jackson Browne, Dropkick Murphys, Darlene Love, Nils Lofgren, Stevie Van Zandt, Mavis Staples, and Dion. Organizers say the performances will spotlight landmark songs from across American music, with blues, bluegrass, rock, hip-hop, folk, jazz, country, and gospel all represented.</span><b> The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robert Santelli, executive director of the Springsteen Center and executive producer of the concerts, said the shows are meant to reflect the breadth of American music and its connection to the country’s shared cultural history. The concerts will take place just ahead of the center’s planned June 7 opening. General public ticket sales for both shows begin April 21 at noon Eastern, with each night sold separately.</span></p>
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		<title>Aerosmith Looks Beyond Touring as Band Weighs Next Moves</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Joe Perry said Aerosmith is still discussing future plans, but a return to touring is not currently in focus. The update comes after the band canceled...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Joe Perry </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">said </span><b>Aerosmith </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">is still discussing future plans, but a return to touring is not currently in focus. The update comes after the band canceled its farewell tour following </span><b>Steven Tyler’s vocal injury.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In recent comments, Perry said Tyler has only recently started feeling comfortable singing again after a long recovery period. He made clear that the band is not announcing a tour, but said members are still in contact and looking at what might be possible beyond full-scale live dates.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That leaves </span><b>Aerosmith’s next step uncertain.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Any future activity would likely depend on Tyler’s continued recovery and what the band feels is realistic. Perry did not point to a specific project, timeline, or format, but his remarks suggest the group has not fully closed the door on doing something together.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For now, the main development is that Aerosmith remains in discussion, even if touring is not part of the immediate plan.</span></p>
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		<title>Rock History (APR 19-25)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Historic events from Pearl Jam, Queen, Aerosmith, The Cure, Prince, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and U2 APRIL 19, 2024: DARK MATTER BY PEARL JAM Pear...]]></description>
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			<p>Historic events from Pearl Jam, Queen, Aerosmith, The Cure, Prince, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and U2</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 19, 2024: <em>DARK MATTER</em> BY PEARL JAM</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pearl Jam</strong> revitalized their sound on the stadium-ready Grammy-nominated <em>Dark Matter</em>, which was recorded with Grammy-winning producer <strong>Andrew Watt</strong>. The track &#8220;Waiting for Stevie&#8221; was developed during a jam session while waiting for the legendary <strong>Stevie Wonder</strong> to arrive for a guest appearance on <strong>Eddie Vedder</strong>&#8216;s solo album, <em>Earthling</em>.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 20, 1992: QUEEN&#8217;S STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY</strong></p>
<p>On Easter Sunday, 5 months after the passing of frontman <strong>Freddie Mercury</strong>, the members of <strong>Queen</strong> performed a star-studded out concert for AIDS awareness.</p>
<p>The incredible lineup of guests featured performances from <strong>Slash, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Axl Rose, George Michael, Elton John</strong> and many more.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 20, 1993: AEROSMITH&#8217;S <em>GET A GRIP</em></strong></p>
<p>With <em>Get a Grip</em>, <strong>Aerosmith</strong> had their first ever #1 album.</p>
<p>Boasting six Top 10 singles, with five in the Top 5, <em>Get a Grip</em> would sell 7 million copies within 2½ years of its release.</p>
<p>They took home the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in ’93 &amp; ’94 for &#8220;Livin’ on the Edge&#8221; and &#8220;Crazy&#8221;, respectively.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 21, 1992: THE CURE&#8217;S <em>WISH</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Cure</strong> reached a commercial peak with the release of <em>Wish</em>, an album that balanced melancholic shoegaze textures with some of the most infectious pop hooks of the nineties. The record’s breakout smash, &#8220;Friday I&#8217;m in Love,&#8221; became a global anthem and helped propel the band to the top of the UK charts and a career-high #2 on the Billboard 200.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 21, 2016: PRINCE RODGERS NELSON PASSES AWAY</strong></p>
<p>The world lost a true visionary when <strong>Prince</strong> passed away at his legendary Paisley Park estate, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy as one of the most prolific multi-instrumentalists in history. On the night of his passing, thousands of mourning fans gathered in the streets of Minneapolis for an impromptu block party outside First Avenue, where the crowd tearfully sang along to &#8220;Purple Rain.&#8221;</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 22, 1985: PRINCE RELEASES <em>AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY</em></strong></p>
<p><b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="28"><span class="citation-15">Prince</span></b><span class="citation-15"> famously followed the massive success of </span><i data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="76"><span class="citation-15">Purple Rain</span></i><span class="citation-15"> with the psychedelic and experimental sounds of </span><i data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="136"><span class="citation-15">Around the World in a Day</span></i><span class="citation-15 citation-end-15">. </span>The music video for the hit single &#8220;Raspberry Beret&#8221; notably features a hand-picked appearance by a young <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="268">Pat Smear</b>, years before he would find fame as a member of <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="326">Nirvana</b> and <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="342">Foo Fighters</b>.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 23, 1971: THE ROLLING STONES RELEASE <em>STICKY FINGERS</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Sticky Fingers</em> was the <strong>Rolling Stones</strong>’ first US #1 album since 1965’s <em>Out Of Our Heads</em>.</p>
<p>The album features “Brown Sugar”, “Wild Horses” and “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”.</p>
<p><em>Sticky Fingers</em> was the first of 8 straight US #1 albums for the band.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 29, 1989: TOM PETTY&#8217;S FIRST SOLO ALBUM</strong></p>
<p>After 7 LPs with <strong>The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty</strong> decided it was time for a solo project.</p>
<p>Retaining <strong>Mike Campbell</strong> on lead guitar and enlisting <strong>Jeff Lynne</strong> as producer/co-writer, <em>Full Moon Fever</em> was arguably his best album since <em>Hard Promises</em>.</p>
<p>“Runnin’ Down a Dream”, “I Won’t Back Down” and “Free Fallin&#8217;” all went to #1.</p>

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			<p><strong>APRIL 25, 1987: <em>THE JOSHUA TREE</em> IS #1</strong></p>
<p><em>The Joshua Tree</em> was <strong>U2</strong>’s first of eight straight #1 albums in the US.</p>
<p>On the strength of US #1 singles “With or Without You” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, <em>The Joshua Tree</em> spent nine-straight weeks at #1, on its way to eventually selling 25 million copies worldwide.</p>

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		<title>Madonna Surprises Coachella During Sabrina Carpenter’s Weekend 2 Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[During Sabrina Carpenter's second Coachella 2026 set, the night took a sharp turn when Madonna appeared onstage for an unannounced guest spot. The sur...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During </span><b>Sabrina Carpenter’s second Coachella 2026 </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">set, the night took a sharp turn when </span><b>Madonna</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> appeared onstage for an unannounced guest spot. The surprise moment landed midway through the performance and quickly became one of the most talked-about scenes from the festival’s second weekend.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the set moved into its next section,</span><b> the two artists shared the stage for Vogue and Like a Prayer</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, giving the crowd a mix of classic pop and festival spectacle. They also performed a new Madonna track tied to her upcoming album, turning the appearance into both a live collaboration and a preview of what is coming next from her.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The performance connected two major pop acts from different eras without leaning on nostalgia alone. Carpenter kept control of the pace of the set, while Madonna’s entrance added a sense of scale and history. For Coachella, it was another reminder that surprise appearances still matter when the moment feels earned and the music carries it.</span></p>
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		<title>Taylor Swift Makes History as ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Hits the Top 10</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Taylor Swift has reached a historic new benchmark on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart, becoming the first artist in the chart's 30-year history t...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Taylor Swift </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">has reached a historic new benchmark on the</span><b> Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> becoming the first artist in the chart’s 30-year history to occupy three spots in the t</span><b>op 10</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> simultaneously. The achievement was triggered by her latest single,</span><b> &#8220;Elizabeth Taylor,&#8221; which climbed to No. 10 this week,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> joining her previous hits &#8220;Opalite&#8221; and &#8220;The Fate of Ophelia&#8221; in the top tier.</span></p>
<p><b>This milestone marks Swift’s 35th career top 10 entry</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on the Adult Pop Airplay format, extending her record for the most top 10s among all artists. Inspired by the legendary actress herself, the single explores the intersection of fame and romance—a theme that has clearly resonated with adult contemporary audiences.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Swift’s continued dominance underscores her unparalleled staying power in radio. By balancing orchestral pop textures with her signature songwriting, she remains a staple for programmers and listeners alike. This latest record not only highlights her current momentum following the release of The Life of a Showgirl but also cements her legacy as the most consistent chart-topper in the history of the format.</span></p>
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		<title>Could Hayley Williams Join Beyoncé for ‘Act III’? Fan Speculation Intensifies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Talk of a potential crossover between </span><b>Hayley Williams </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">and </span><b>Beyoncé </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">has picked up after fans spotted new clues online. The speculation centers on Beyoncé’s upcoming Act III project, which is expected to continue her current multi-album series.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The conversation gained traction when observers pointed to subtle interactions and past moments linking the two artists. Williams previously joined Beyoncé on stage during a live performance, and </span><b>both have publicly shown respect for each other’s work</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Those details have led some to believe a collaboration could be in motion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At the same time, there has been no official confirmation from either side. The current buzz is driven largely by fan interpretation of social media activity and the artists’ history. Beyoncé’s recent releases have featured a wide mix of genres and collaborators, which keeps the idea within reach, even if unverified.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For now, the situation remains speculative. Still, </span><b>the possibility of these two voices coming together continues to generate attention</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as anticipation builds around the next phase of Beyoncé’s project.</span></p>
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		<title>Celine Dion Returns With New French Song “Dansons”</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[A new release from Celine Dion signals a quiet but meaningful step forward in her career. The singer has shared a French-language track titled Dansons...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A new release from </span><b>Celine Dion</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> signals a quiet but meaningful step forward in her career. The singer has shared a </span><b>French-language track titled Dansons,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> marking one of her latest musical offerings as she continues managing stiff-person syndrome.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The announcement comes as Dion gradually reappears in public life after a period of limited activity. Her health condition had forced her to cancel performances and step away from touring, making each new project closely watched by fans.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dansons reflects a return to her roots, with lyrics and style grounded in the French music tradition that helped launch her career. The song carries a simple message centered on movement and connection,</span><b> aligning with the title’s invitation to dance.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In recent months, Dion has made select appearances, offering glimpses of her recovery while remaining focused on her well-being. The release of new music adds another layer to that process, showing she is still engaged creatively.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The track stands as both a personal milestone and a continuation of her long-standing presence in the music world.</span></p>
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