Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance performs during the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall August 31, 2006 in New York City. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
My Chemical Romance has something new for you to join in addition to the Black Parade.
The “Helena” rockers have announced the launch of the official MCRmy fan community, described as a “home for our fans to gather.”
“The MCRmy has been part of what we do from the beginning and we are very excited that there will be an official shared space for special updates, information, and media for all of you,” My Chem says. “We are humbled to be able to do this and that you all continue to show up.”
My Chemical Romance will launch a U.S. tour in August to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album, The Black Parade. They’re also releasing a deluxe reissue of their 2010 album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, on July 10.
New artists Carter Faith and Wyatt Flores have teamed up on the new duet, “Nothin’ Better to Do,” which is out now. It’ll appear on Carter’s Cherry Valley Forever deluxe edition, which drops July 24.
The new five-track EP from Frank Ray, Good for the Soul, is out now. The “Country’d Look Good on You” hitmaker co-wrote the tracks “Lookin’ Out for Me” and “Hard to be a Hero,” while Tracy Lawrence joins him on the title cut.
You can check out Shania Twain’s duet with Tanya Tucker on “Little Miss Twain,” the title track of her new album that comes out on July 24.
When it comes to touring, BTS could stand for “Better than The Stones.” Billboard reports that in May, the K-pop superstars grossed just under $128 million and sold 641,000 tickets on their Arirang World Tour. That’s the biggest monthly gross by a group since Billboard started its Boxscore chart in 2019. The previous recordholder was The Rolling Stones, who took in $95 million in August 2019.
Two of Ariana Grande’s concerts in Boston have been rescheduled “to ensure the full production can be delivered safely and as intended,” reads an Instagram announcement by the venue, TD Garden arena. The July 22 show will take place on July 23, while the July 24 show will take place on July 26. The July 25 show will go ahead as planned. All tickets will be honored for the new dates.
After two weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” has been replaced by Ella Langley’s former charttopper, “Choosin’ Texas.” The song has rebounded to spend an 11th week at #1. Taylor’s song has slid to #2, followed by Ella at #3 with “Be Her.” She also has a song at #9: “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” a duet with Morgan Wallen. Olivia Rodrigo also has two songs in the top 10: “stupid song” at #4 and “drop dead” at #5.
Bob Dylan performs as part of a double bill with Neil Young at Hyde Park on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for ABA)
Bob Dylan’s current tour seems to be going through a bit of a band shake-up, and now one of his guitarists is speaking out about his departure.
Guitarist Bob Britt is responding to reports in the press about his departure from the tour, which began to surface over the weekend. The reports were sparked by a since-deleted Facebook post by Britt, who wrote “Sayonara Bobby” next to a map with a travel route from Austin, where Dylan’s next show is happening, to Nashville.
Britt has since taken to Facebook to set the record straight, writing, “Apparently there are quite a few threads out there with people speculating about my departure from the Bob tour.”
“I’d like to clear it up. I was not fired but left of my own accord for reasons I would prefer to keep private,” the post continued. “I will miss my band mates and crew.”
He then wrote that he was looking forward to other projects, including “getting back to doing sessions.” He added, “As far as any touring goes, we will see what the future holds.”
Britt’s departure comes not long after Dylan lost another guitarist in his band. As Rolling Stone points out, guitarist Doug Lancio, who’s played guitar with Dylan since 2019, was recently replaced by jazz guitarist Julian Lage.
Dylan’s next show is Monday in Austin. A complete list of his show dates can be found at BobDylan.com.
‘Forever Grateful’ exhibit artwork (Courtesy of Haight Street Art Center)
A new exhibit dedicated to the Grateful Dead is set to open in San Francisco.
Forever Grateful, opening Friday at the Haight Street Art Center, will feature a collection of artwork, instruments and memorabilia celebrating the legacy of the iconic band. It includes over 400 pieces, made up of paintings, pen and ink drawings, original lithographs, vinyl records, photographs and more.
The exhibit also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the center. It includes a scaled-down, fully operational replica of the band’s legendary Wall of Sound audio system, which will broadcast live Grateful Dead recordings from throughout their career.
“Forever Grateful celebrates the spirit, artistry, and cultural influence that made the Grateful Dead not just a band, but a phenomenon,” states Dennis McNally, exhibition adviser and Grateful Dead historian.
“My family is pleased to know that the Haight Street Art Center will be featuring a Grateful Dead exhibition this summer,” Trixie Garcia, daughter of the late Jerry Garcia, says. “What originated here in the 60s and the resulting cultural shift felt across the world will never be forgotten. There’s nowhere like San Francisco and there’s nothing like the Grateful Dead!”
The opening weekend will also feature a performance by Grahame Lesh & Friends on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. PT.
Forever Grateful will run at Haight Street Art Center until Sept. 20. A second exhibit, Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park, will open Sept. 5 at Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, in San Francisco, and run through Oct. 25.
When Madonna put out her album Confessions on a Dance Floor in 2005, TikTok didn’t exist. But ahead of this week’s release of her new album, Confessions II, she’s going all in with the platform.
She’ll be streaming her release party live from London via TikTok on Thursday. In addition to previewing select songs ahead of the album’s official Friday release, Madonna will chat with her friend Bob the Drag Queen and be joined by daughter Lourdes “Lola” “Leon. Lola and Madonna co-wrote the song “The Test” on the album; you can hear a bit of it on YouTube.
During an interview with U.K. talk show host Graham Norton on the BBC, Madonna said of the collaboration with Lola, “She’s been very reticent to work with me. … Then she came to me and she said, ‘Let’s write a song together, I think it’ll be a very healing experience.’ I was like, ‘OK, you’re on. Let’s do it.'”
During Thursday’s livestream, fans can engage using TikTok features such as polls, custom “like” icons and Q&A.
On Thursday and Friday TikTok House of Confessions will be open in New York City and London. Each location will be selling curated merch, including a limited-edition TikTok vinyl variant, as well as album-inspired visuals and what’s described as “Confessions-themed content creation opportunities.”
Reba McEntire’s ‘Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin” (MCA)
Reba McEntire will debut her new song, “Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’,” on Saturday’s Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.
It’s the title track of the legend’s third music capsule, which is out now. Reba picks up the tempo on the new collection with her “best songs for driving with the windows down,” including her hits “I’d Rather Ride Around with You” and “Love Will Find Its Way to You.”
The superstar’s new The Reign of Reba playlist is also set to debut on Wednesday.
You can tune in to watch for Reba’s Independence Day performance Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+, Freeform, FX, Hulu and NatGeo.
The Michael Jackson movie has moonwalked into the record books once again.
Michael has taken in $977 million worldwide. That surpasses the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, which raked in $975 million globally. Michael had already become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, out-earning the Queen movie Bohemian Rhapsody — but now it’s tops among all biographical films.
Michael opened in April with an impressive $217 million globally. As per Variety, it’s now become Lionsgate’s biggest movie of all time, surpassing 2013’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which earned $865 million.
Lionsgate is reportedly planning on at least one more movie about Jackson’s life, since Michael ends in 1988. The King of Pop died in June 2009.
Gabby Barrett’s “In On It” (Warner Records Nashville)
Gabby Barrett’s focusing on faith in her first new music of 2026.
“If you’re thinking of someone who’s walking through a confusing season, send this to them,” she posted on Instagram. “My new song ‘In On It’ is officially out now. This song is really about trusting God even when life feels confusing or heavy.”
“I think we’ve all had moments where we’ve wondered if things are ever going to get better,” she continues. “Sometimes faith simply looks like taking the next step and trusting that He sees the bigger picture, even when we don’t. I hope this song meets you right where you are!”
“Keep betting on a dream even when you can’t win on it,” she sings. “Keep holding on when you’re way out on a limb on it … Lift up your hands and put an ‘Amen’ on it/ God’s got a plan even if you ain’t in on it.”
The American Idol favorite recently sang “America the Beautiful” at NASCAR’s San Diego Cup Series, before co-headlining Minnesota’s Music on the Mountain on Saturday.
She heads out on tour with Parker McCollum July 24.
Stevie Nicks performs at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, November, 2023 (Disney/Michael J. LeBrecht II)
More reported details are leaking out about Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, and it appears guests may be entertained by a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.
A source has confirmed to Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks will attend the wedding — allegedly taking place this weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden — and is “expected to” perform.
Nicks’ presence at the wedding doesn’t come as much of a surprise, since she and Taylor have been friends for years. In particular, Stevie wrote a poem for Taylor’s The Tortured Poets Society album, and Taylor name-checked Stevie in a song from that album, “Clara Bow.”
Taylor also told Stephen Colbert last year of Stevie, “I feel very lucky that she’s lent her very magical, wonderful, wise approach to life to me.” During the NBA Finals, Taylor wore a T-shirt that said “Stevie Knicks” in honor of the singer and the New York team.
Stevie told Rolling Stone in 2024 of Taylor and Travis, “I hope they fall deeper and deeper in love and ride off into the sunset … and get married and have babies if she wants that. I just want all of that for her.”
According to a report from TheNew York Times, Taylor and Travis will hold an intimate gathering on Thursday, followed by a massive party on Friday.
Neither Taylor nor Travis have confirmed any of this, and the entire thing may be a ruse to throw people off.
