Concerts

move out the way May 10, 2023

Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, As Experienced From 3,925 Miles AwayLike we’re front row at opening night.

By Zoë Haylock and Wolfgang Ruth

unexpected collabs Apr. 30, 2023

Michelle Obama and Bruce Springsteen Tore Up the Stage with ‘Glory Days’The Obama-Springsteen friendship continues on.

By Charu Sinha

ask an expert Apr. 18, 2023

Could Frank Ocean Really Bring an Ice Rink to Coachella?We asked an ice-rink expert.

By Justin Curto

scene report Apr. 7, 2023

Maggie Rogers Skips the Ticketmaster LineAnd brings her fans with her.

By Zoe Guy

eras tour Apr. 5, 2023

Taylor Swift Arrives at Her Shows in … a Janitor Cart?The tremendously creative artist has found a new way to go incognito.

By Danielle Cohen

respect the classics Apr. 3, 2023

Ticketmaster Pissed Off the Wrong GothRobert Smith revealed around 7,000 tickets have been canceled due to scalping concerns.

By Devon Ivie

i drink more wine Mar. 27, 2023

What Happens in Vegas (Weekends With Adele) Will Stay in VegasFor 17 more weeks, in fact.

By Justin Curto

no more fomo Mar. 18, 2023

Here’s a Play-by-Play of the First Stop of Taylor Swift’s Eras TourRelive what you missed in Swift City, Eras-zona.

By Jennifer Zhan

tragedy Mar. 9, 2023

Third Person Dies from Injuries in Stampede at GloRilla ConcertPolice said seven others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

By Jason P. Frank

summer renaissance Feb. 1, 2023

Move Out the Way, Beyoncé Is Taking Renaissance on TourGood luck cuffing those tickets.

By Justin Curto

you’re on your own live nation Jan. 24, 2023

Senate Piles On Live Nation, Ticketmaster at Ticketing HearingWhile, yes, peppering in some Taylor Swift references.

By Justin Curto

roll clip! Jan. 17, 2023

Dare Madonna to Go on Her Own Eras Tour?Amy Schumer did — so the Celebration tour is on.

By Justin Curto

ticketdisaster Dec. 12, 2022

Ticketmaster Mexico Fined Over Canceled Bad Bunny TicketsPotentially up to 10% of their ticket sales in the past year.

By Alejandra Gularte

ticketmonster Dec. 12, 2022

You May Have Another Shot at Getting Taylor Swift TicketsCheck your email (especially if you had Ticketmaster issues).

By Justin Curto

safety Dec. 11, 2022

Patti LaBelle Rushed Off Milwaukee Stage Due to Bomb ThreatPolice later said no explosives were found in the evacuated venue.

By Jennifer Zhan

karma’s a relaxing thought Dec. 6, 2022

Everything We Know About the Swiftie-Ticketmaster LawsuitAn attorney said more than 200 other potential plaintiffs have reached out since Friday.

By Jennifer Zhan

mic drop Dec. 4, 2022

Axl Rose Says He’s Thrown His Mic for the Last TimeThe Guns N’ Roses frontman retired the tradition “in the interest of public safety” after a concertgoer was reportedly injured.

By Jennifer Zhan

performance art? Nov. 30, 2022

The 1975’s Matty Healy Is Doing a Lot on TourFrom kissing fans to eating raw meat onstage, here’s a roundup of what he’s been up to.

By Jennifer Zhan

talking about it Nov. 25, 2022

Kim Petras Defends Her Concert Chat With Barbie FerreiraThe pair were filmed catching up during a Rina Sawayama performance.

By Jennifer Zhan

ticketmonster Nov. 18, 2022

Look What Taylor Swift Fans Made Ticketmaster DoSwift said “it really pisses me off” that fans struggled with Ticketmaster.

By Justin Curto

disrespect the classics Nov. 18, 2022

Bruce Springsteen Defends His Own Ticketmaster Debacle: ‘I’m Old’“I know it was unpopular with some fans. But if there’s any complaints on the way out, you can have your money back.”

By Devon Ivie

swift-steen Nov. 15, 2022

Bruce Springsteen Has Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Tickets. Do You?Baby, he was born to run to Ticketmaster.

By Jason P. Frank

hall of famers Nov. 3, 2022

Billy Joel Is Basically Going on Tour With Stevie NicksThe pair will co-headline at least three shows in the spring, with more dates expected to be added.

By Jennifer Zhan

dolls Oct. 28, 2022

Katy Perry (or Katybot?) Speaks“Come see my broken doll eye party trick.”

By Wolfgang Ruth

concert etiquette Oct. 26, 2022

Steve Lacy Isn’t Sorry for Smashing That Camera“I’m a real person with real feelings and real reactions.”

By Justin Curto

health Oct. 6, 2022

Justin Bieber’s World Tour Is Officially Postponed Until the SpringHe previously paused the tour due to facial paralysis caused by Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

By Jennifer Zhan

respect the classics Sept. 28, 2022

Over 50 Musicians Paid Tribute to Taylor Hawkins at 6-Hour L.A. ConcertIncluding the Foo Fighters, Def Leppard, Miley Cyrus, Rush, P!nk, Alanis Morissette, his son Shane, and many more.

By Justin Curto

special Sept. 28, 2022

Shout-Out to the Librarian Who Hooked Lizzo Up With a Crystal FluteShe brought the funk to our last functioning institution.

By Zoe Guy

injuries Sept. 25, 2022

Post Malone Hospitalized With Breathing Difficulties, ‘Stabbing Pain’He promised fans he would reschedule his Boston concert.

By Charu Sinha

little monsters Sept. 18, 2022

Lady Gaga Forced to Stop Miami Show Because of Rain and LightningBefore “Rain on Me”!

By Charu Sinha

final tour? Sept. 14, 2022

Demi Lovato Might Be on Their Last Tour“I can’t do this anymore.”

By Alejandra Gularte

well! Sept. 6, 2022

Modest Mouse Returning to The Lonesome Crowded West for Anniversary TourThe years go fast, but the days go so slow.

By Justin Curto

tributes Sept. 3, 2022

The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Is Now Streaming on Paramount+Them Crooked Vultures reunited for the first time in 12 years at the tribute.

By Alejandra Gularte

nope! Sept. 1, 2022

Maybe Don’t Kiss Musicians at Their ConcertsA crazed fan recently grabbed Alicia Keys’s face mid-song and planted a big, invasive kiss on her cheek.

By Danielle Cohen

love on tour Aug. 29, 2022

Harry Styles, Pescatarian, Taunted With Chicken Nuggets Onstage at MSG“Who threw the chicken nugget?”

By Jason P. Frank

injuries Aug. 27, 2022

Wiz Khalifa Show Stopped Due to Crowd Panic, 3 InjuredPeople fled because of rumored gunfire, though police later said that no weapon was found.

By Jennifer Zhan

deja vu Aug. 25, 2022

Olivia Rodrigo, the One Who Taught You Billy Joel, Performs With Billy JoelNo, you’re not getting déjà vu — somehow, this hadn’t happened yet!

By Justin Curto

tributes Aug. 17, 2022

Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert to Stream on Paramount+The lineup now includes the Foo Fighters, Travis Barker, and Hawkins’s son, Shane.

By Jason P. Frank

disrespect the classics July 27, 2022

Bruce Springsteen’s Team Doesn’t Care How Much Your Tickets Cost“That is a fair price to see someone universally regarded as among the very greatest artists of his generation.”

By Devon Ivie

music July 13, 2022

No More Chaos for KehlaniThey’ve found peace of mind, a loving relationship, and romantic table grapes.

By Katja Vujić

collabs July 3, 2022

Watch Drake Briefly Become the 6th Backstreet BoyYou can’t do Toronto without Champagne Papi getting involved.

By Bethy Squires

boycotts June 9, 2022

Big Thief Cancels Tel Aviv Shows After Fan BacklashThe group acknowledged they “have more learning to do,” and the Israeli music venue Barby responded by calling them “spineless.”

By Rebecca Alter

times like these June 8, 2022

Foo Fighters Will Headline Tribute Concerts for Taylor Hawkins“It is now up to all of us who loved him most to honor Taylor’s legacy and the music he gave us,” his wife wrote.

By Devon Ivie

shhh! Apr. 25, 2022