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FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here's how to watch and donate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. FireAid will take over two Inglewood, California, venues — the the Kia Forum starting at 6:00pm...

Dave Matthews won't perform at FireAid or a MusiCares benefit, citing a critical family illness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Matthews will no longer perform at FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief, or the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala this week. According to a post shared to the official Dave Matthews Band Instagram...

Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent
With a launch party that included Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, the VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late '90s. But a lot has changed since the music education nonprofit's early years, with the glitzy, star-studded cable TV...

How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Awards will look a little bit different this week. Each year, the Recording Academy hosts a multitude of events to welcome the music industry during Grammy week and record labels do the same. However, many institutions have canceled their plans —...

Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2025 Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammys nominee pack, but Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli xcx are vying for their moment in the spotlight. Beyoncé is up for 11 awards thanks to “Cowboy Carter,” tying Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” record for most...

What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'
Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” and The Weeknd's album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as...

Lady Gaga announces March release for new album 'Mayhem'
NEW YORK (AP) — Expect some mayhem this spring, courtesy of Lady Gaga. The Grammy-winning songwriter and actor will release her seventh studio album March 7, which press materials say will explore “themes of chaos and transformation.” The 14-track album will be titled...
Today in History: February 3, ‘the day the music died’
Today is Monday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2025. There are 331 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson...

Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and 'Part 2' album
NEW YORK (AP) — Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him. “I can’t wait to hear the voice...

Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are performing at the Grammys. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the...
