Ronnie James Dio of Heaven and Hell performs during the Metal Masters tour at Shoreline Amphitheatre on August 31, 2008 in Mountain View, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
The 2025 edition of Bowl for Ronnie, the annual charity celebrity bowling tournament held in honor of the late rocker Ronnie James Dio, raised over $85,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.
The event took place Nov. 13 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, and featured bowling teams made up of musicians, including Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler and Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt.
Other rockers who attended Bowl for Ronnie include Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach and his bandmate Frederico Delfino, Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson, George Thorogood and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clark.
Dio died of stomach cancer in 2010 at age 67. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has since raised over $2 million for cancer research and education.
Ashley McBryde on ABC’s ‘CMA Fest presented by SoFi’ (Disney/Larry McCormack)
Ashley McBryde is switching on a new charity initiative.
The Light On Fund, named after her hit “Light on in the Kitchen,” will support causes close to Ashley’s heart, including mental health care for veterans, children in foster care, ASL interpretation at live music events and rehab resources for creatives.
Notably, Ashley is launching the initiative on Dec. 2, which is her mother Martha Wilkins‘ birthday. Martha recently auctioned off one of Ashley’s childhood dresses to raise money for the foster care system in Ashley’s home state of Arkansas. Now the singer is personally matching the amount of money raised from that sale to kick off the initiative.
“Leaving the light on for someone is the same as telling them you love them where I’m from,” Ashley says in a statement. “Folks are suffering in ways we’ll never see or know about, and the same way I want someone to come to my show and know that for 90 minutes, they’ve got a safe haven, we hope the Light On Fund will be a place of support, care, and nurturing for causes that have touched my life and my history.”
“The women in my family have led by generous and humble example, living out that the most important gestures are the ones from one heart to another,” she continues.
“With the establishment of the Light On Fund, I hope that we’re letting people know that we see them and we care. Wherever they may be or may end up on life’s journey, we’ll leave a light on for them.”
One way to be a supporter is to buy the official Ashley McBryde’s Light On Fund hat from her online store, with all proceeds going directly to the initiative.
Drummer Clem Burke of Blondie performs onstage at 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 21, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)
Blondie recently paid tribute to their late drummer Clem Burke on what would have been his 71st birthday, and they are continuing their tribute by telling fans about a cause that was important to him.
“In honor of Clem’s birthday this past week, we are highlighting the Clem Burke Drumming Project, which explores how drumming enhances physical, cognitive, emotional, and mental health,” they wrote on Instagram. The post explains that the organization’s goal is “to focus on initiatives that use drumming to support developmental and behavioral therapy, coping skills, and emotional expression for individuals of all ages.”
“Clem’s mission was to bring drums off the stage and into the lives of those who need them most,” the post continued. “If his lifelong work has inspired you, consider donating to fund research, outreach and programs that promote emotional expression, coping skills, and developmental growth.”
Posted on Giving Tuesday, the band also shared a link where fans can donate to the organization.
The Clem Burke Drumming Project was founded in 2008. Burke passed away on April 6 following a private battle with cancer.
Gorillaz has announced a pair of Los Angeles concerts, during which Damon Albarn and company will be performing their upcoming album, The Mountain, in full.
The shows take place Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 at the Hollywood Palladium. Tickets will go on sale Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. PT.
Additionally, Gorillaz has announced the LA launch of their House of Kong immersive exhibition, which will be open from Feb. 26 to March 19 at Rolling Greens DTLA.
House of Kong creative director Stephen Gallagher describes the exhibition as “an audio-visual artwork; an installation that takes a glance backwards in order to identify the path ahead.”
House of Kong tickets go on sale Wednesday at 9 a.m. PT. If you buy a House of Kong ticket, you’ll receive access to a presale for the Hollywood Palladium shows beginning Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. PT.
The Mountain will be released March 20. It’s the follow-up to 2023’s Cracker Island.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna attend The Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 01, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
A$AP Rocky attended the 35th annual Gotham Film Awards Monday, where he was up for breakthrough performance for Highest 2 Lowest. It’s one of the films where he displays the acting chops that have even impressed his partner, Rihanna.
“Anytime I see him on camera in a movie, I’m like, ‘What?’ I get amazed because I didn’t know he had it in him, but he’s such a great talent,” Rih told Extra on the event’s red carpet, adding she’s “so proud” of what he’s accomplished thus far.
She also talked about their kids RZA Mayers, Riot Mayers and Rocki Mayers, who “are amazing” and “all getting bigger.” She said, “I cannot take it. My sons — oh, my God! — their faces are changing. Their necks are getting longer. I love it.”
Rocky, who described the kids as “cute as ever,” describedthe bond he sees between RZA and Riot.
“I’m surprised that the older two [are] getting along as much as they are, you know? Usually, you know, for them to be so close in age, they fight a lot, but … happy family,” he says.
Rocky lost the breakthrough performer award to Abou Sangaré, who took home the win for his role in Souleymane’s Story.
Lainey Wilson Hosts ‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ live from Nashville airing November 19 on ABC; streaming next day on Hulu. (Disney/Robbie Klein)
Worlds collide! The CMA entertainer of the year may be singing with a legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band.
The bad boys of Boston, Aerosmith, are teasing a new version of a song that appears on their new top-10 EP, One More Time.
“A ‘Wild Woman‘ feature coming soon,” they wrote on Instagram. “There was a cowgirl who loved this song so much that we had to add her on! Can you guess who?”
The post doesn’t name the cowgirl, but it includes a photo of a cowboy hat that looks an awful lot like the Charlie 1 Horse hat that Lainey designed as part of her collection with the brand.
The Aerosmith EP is a collaboration with rising British rocker Yungblud. He commented on Aerosmith’s post, “Let’s ride.” That could also be a Lainey clue: She recorded a song called “Let’s Ride!” with The Wiggles for their March 2025 album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up – With Friends!
So far, there’s no word on when Aerosmith and Yungblud will be releasing the new take on “Wild Woman.”
Noah Kahan performs at CMA Fest. (Disney/Larry McCormack)
Teddy Swims, Noah Kahan, Role Model and Kesha are among the headliners for Bonnaroo 2026, taking place June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee.
The bill also includes Mariah the Scientist, Jessie Murph, Audrey Hobert and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CT. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit Bonnaroo.com.
The 2025 edition of Bonnaroo was cut short due to weather conditions. In announcing the festival’s return for 2026, organizers announced plans for “initiating improvements that prioritize the campgrounds and other areas affected by the extreme weather in 2025.”
“Some of these projects will include reseeding the property, continuing to increase access roads within the campgrounds, adding more drainage and reinforcing primary water runoff pathways,” organizers said.
Yungblud, Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry perform during a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for MTV)
Aerosmith and Yungblud are ready to give fans some more music.
After releasing the collaborative EP One More Time on Nov. 21, Aerosmith has revealed they’re releasing a new take on one of the EP’s tracks, “Wild Woman,” featuring a guest singer.
“A “Wild Woman” feature coming soon,” they wrote on Instagram. “There was a cowgirl who loved this song so much that we had to add her on! Can you guess who?”
The post doesn’t name the cowgirl, but it includes a photo of a Western hat that seems to be hinting that it’s Lainey Wilson. The hat looks like the Charlie 1 Horse hat that’s part of the company behind Lainey Wilson’s collection.
Yungblud commented on Aerosmith’s post, writing, “Let’s ride,” which could also be a Lainey clue: She recorded a song called “Let’s Ride!” with The Wiggles for their March 2025 album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up – With Friends!
So far, there’s no word on when Aerosmith and Yungblud will be releasing the new take on “Wild Woman.”
One More Time is the first collaboration between Aerosmith and Yungblud. It debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 Album chart.
Noah Kahan performs at CMA Fest. (Disney/Larry McCormack)
Noah Kahan and The Strokes are among the headliners for Bonnaroo 2026, taking place June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee.
The bill also includes Turnstile, Mt. Joy, Yungblud, Wet Leg, The Neighbourhood, Alabama Shakes, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Passion Pit, Role Model and Modest Mouse.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CT. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit Bonnaroo.com.
The 2025 edition of Bonnaroo was cut short due to weather conditions. In announcing the festival’s return for 2026, organizers announced plans for “initiating improvements that prioritize the campgrounds and other areas affected by the extreme weather in 2025.”
“Some of these projects will include reseeding the property, continuing to increase access roads within the campgrounds, adding more drainage and reinforcing primary water runoff pathways,” organizers said.
Lainey Wilson Hosts ‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ live from Nashville airing November 19 on ABC; streaming next day on Hulu. (Disney/Michael Le Brecht)
Amazon Music has released its annual year in review, including a list of the most-streamed tracks by users in 2025, and plenty of country hits made the cut.
Amazon Music customers in the U.S. were streaming multiple Morgan Wallen tracks this past year, including the Tate McRae duet “What I Want,” “Just In Case” and “I’m the Problem.” Other favorites featured on the list are Shaboozey tracks “Good News” and “Amen” featuring Jelly Roll, as well as Riley Green‘s “Worst Way.”
Amazon subscribers were also playing the following country hits in 2025: Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake‘s “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” Lainey Wilson‘s “Somewhere Over Laredo,” Russell Dickerson‘s “Happen to Me,” Hudson Westbrook‘s “House Again,” Tucker Wetmore‘s “Wind Up Missin’ You” and Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs‘ “Backup Plan.”
Apple Music has come out with its own Top Songs of 2025 list, but the only three country artists on that list are Morgan Wallen, Shaboozey and Luke Combs. Luke and Shaboozey have one song each — “Fast Car” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” respectively — while Morgan has 12, including his Post Malone feature, “I Had Some Help.”
