Whatever its other breezy benefits might be, Santa Monica has not been much of a music destination since the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium stopped hosting concerts and especially since the beachside city’s famous Twilight Series on the pier came to an end a dozen years ago. But tens of thousands of music enthusiasts from across […]

When Intocable lead singer and founding member Ricky Muñoz was growing up in Zapata, Texas, his grandfather sold a cow to buy him an accordion. Muñoz’s grandfather never got to see his grandson onstage, let alone witness the rise of Intocable as one of the most inspired and commercially successful groups in the música Mexicana […]

Apple TV’s “Acapulco” led all series as the Imagen Foundation announced nominations for the 41st Annual Imagen Awards on Thursday. “Acapulco” scored 13 nods in the competition, which recognizes Latino talent and creative work across film, television, documentaries, digital media and music. The Imagen Foundation also announced that actor, filmmaker, producer and musician Andy Garcia […]

When Intocable lead singer and founding member Ricky Muñoz was growing up in Zapata, Texas, his grandfather sold a cow to buy him an accordion. Muñoz’s grandfather never got to see his grandson onstage, let alone witness the rise of Intocable as one of the most inspired and commercially successful groups in the música Mexicana […]

The past year has minted a pair of new superstars as Ella Langley and Olivia Dean dominate the 2026 top songs chart from Luminate, Variety and Billboard’s official data partner, amid global trends that sees global streaming climb 10% and Spanish-language music soar to 1 in 10 U.S. streams, per Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report covering […]

Madison Square Garden has sued WIRED alleging the publication lied in an article to make readers believe the arena was tracking gay celebrities so it could exclude them from events, which is the opposite of the truth, the arena said. Parent companies of Madison Square Garden and its sports team…

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Madison Square Garden has sued WIRED alleging the publication lied in an article to make readers believe the arena was tracking gay celebrities so it could exclude them from events, which is the opposite of the truth, the arena said. Parent companies of Madison Square Garden and its sports team…

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After announcing that he’ll be playing Riot Fest in September, 95-year-old William Shatner has unveiled an outrageous list of rider demands that puts classic-era Van Halen to shame. Shatner’s ready to bring the metal to the three-day Chicago festival, as he has confirmed that he’ll be playing on Sunday, September…

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Rosie O’Donnell has opened up about her relationship with the late Michelle Trachtenberg, whom she starred alongside in the 1996 cult classic film Harriet the Spy. Trachtenberg died in February 2025 of natural causes due to complications of diabetes. In a conversation with Variety, O’Donnell called the loss a “tragedy,”…

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After announcing that he’ll be playing Riot Fest in September, 95-year-old William Shatner has unveiled an outrageous list of rider demands that puts classic-era Van Halen to shame. Shatner’s ready to bring the metal to the three-day Chicago festival, as he has confirmed that he’ll be playing on Sunday, September…

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