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• U.K. issues Ye travel ban over antisemitism, leading to festival cancellation

  The rapper previously known as Kanye West, scheduled to perform this summer in London, was denied entry into the U.K. on the grounds that his presence "would not be conducive to the public good."

• Aterciopelados: Tiny Desk Concert

  The Colombian band brings its psychedelic universe to the Tiny Desk, complete with ceramic decorations and a quilted flag handmade by Andrea Echeverri herself.

• Marking the 100th birthday of jazz pianist and composer Randy Weston

  Weston, who died in 2018, had a 60-year recording career, during which he lived in the U.S., Morocco and France. He was influenced by Duke Ellington's regal bearing, but Weston also had his own style.

• A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

  The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

• Roomful of Teeth and Gabriel Kahane's new album is an emotionally turbulent ride

  On his new album of songs written for the vocal group Roomful of Teeth, Gabriel Kahane imagines a hotel populated by eccentric guests. This story first aired on All Things Considered on April 3, 2026.

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• Sabrina Carpenter says Coachella set will be 'most ambitious show I've ever done'

  Sabrina Carpenter performs during Day 1 of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2024 in Indio, California. (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)Sabrina Carpenter will headline Coachella for the first time on Friday, and she says fans should get ready for something special."It’s the most ambitious show I’ve ever done," Sabrina tells Perfect magazine in a chat with designer Marc Jacobs. "It’s probably the most time I’ve ever had to actually just sit down and talk about a show as I’m building it.""Most of the time, you’re really quickly thrust into physical rehearsals, but

• Music notes: BTS, Teddy Swims and more

  BTS has dropped the third visual from their new album, ARIRANG. This one is for "Hooligan," and it's a futuristic scenario where the guys perform with a crew of masked dancers, attend what looks like a goth cocktail party, dance on a red platform and sing in dark room as people fly above them. There's also a black-and-white sequence where a masked woman twirls swords around, and a scene where RM raps into a microphone that looks like it was made out of human bones and power cables. "Hooligan" follows the videos for "SWIM" and "2.0."Teddy Swims has revealed when we can hear his new song: "Mr. K

• Report: Scrapped Madonna biopic is a plot point in upcoming season of 'The Studio'

  Madonna leaves the Hotel Amen on her way to the Hotel Gritti in Venice, Italy, where season 2 of 'The Studio' is filming, March 16, 2026. (Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)All those photos and videos from the set of The Studio season 2 showing Madonna and Julia Garner together? It turns out there's a definite method behind their madness, and it has to do with Madonna's now-abandoned biopic.You may recall that Madonna was going to direct a movie about her life, with Julia starring as the Material Girl. The project was shelved in 2023, and Madonna subsequently launched her Celebration Tour. But Vari

• Find out which Taylor Swift tour inspired Anne Hathaway's new movie

  Taylor Swift performs at Optus Stadium on Oct. 19, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Don Arnold/TAS18/Getty Images)Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was such a juggernaut that it's easy to forget she had several impactful tours prior to that, and one of them helped inspire Anne Hathaway's new movie. No, not The Devil Wears Prada 2, a different one.The movie Mother Mary casts the actress as a major pop star known as Mother Mary, who's seen performing songs that were written by Charli XCX, producer Jack Antonoff and others. But to stage the concert sequences, director David Lowery tells Empire magazine that his

• Harry Styles books artist who inspired his new album to perform at Meltdown Festival

  Harry Styles, 'Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally' (Columbia Records)Harry Styles has said a big inspiration for the sound of his new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., was going to see the group LCD Soundsystem live. Now Harry's booked their frontman for the London music festival he's organizing this summer.As previously reported, Harry is curating the lineup for this year's Meltdown Festival, which will take place at London's Southbank Centre in June. He's in charge of booking the acts, and so far has lined up about 16 different artists. One of them is LCD Soundsystem's James

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• End of 2026 legislative session kicks off bill signing season in Georgia

  Georgia’s 2026 legislative session has come to a close, but all bills passed by state lawmakers this year have one final hurdle to clear before they can take effect: Being signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp. Kemp has 40 days after the Legislature adjourns to sign or veto the measures passed by state lawmakers […]

• Fuller wins runoff to represent northwest Georgia in Congress but Democrats chalk up gains

  Clay Fuller, a Trump-backed Republican, is heading to Washington to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene after winning a runoff election Tuesday against Democrat Shawn Harris, but Fuller will have to immediately defend his new seat. Fuller’s victory in the special election only earns him the right to serve out the rest of Greene’s term. […]

• Here’s what Cobb County voters had to say about the race to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene’s successor

  By the end of Tuesday night, Georgians should know who will be the newest person to represent the state in Congress, and voters at one Kennesaw precinct had a lot to say about their choices. Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from the 14th District in January after publicly tussling with President Donald Trump […]

• Georgia voters head back to the polls to settle runoffs for Congress and a trio of legislative seats

  Voters in northwest Georgia will head to the polls Tuesday to settle a nationally watched congressional runoff between a Trump-backed Republican and a Democrat who has pitched himself as a moderate alternative in the deep-red district.  The winner will finish former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term. Some of those voters will also choose the winner […]

• Top Georgia candidates competing in 2026 midterms set to debate later this month

  Election season in Georgia is about to heat up even more. The May 19 primary election, when Georgians will select party nominees for races up and down the ballot, is a month and a half away, and voters will soon have the chance to meet some of the candidates on their screens. The Atlanta Press […]

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• TobyMac & Mandisa Wake Up Artemis II Crew

  The crew of Artemis II woke up on Day 6 of the mission while approaching the moon to a familiar anthem: “Good Morning” by Mandisa featuring TobyMac. According to updates from NASA, the astronauts were greeted with the upbeat track as part of their wake-up call. Toby and Mandisa joined the all-star list including Chappell Read More

• CCM Magazine Reveals Tommee Profitt as April Cover Story

  CCM Magazine has revealed award-winning producer, composer, and artist Tommee Profitt as the April cover story with today’s first look at this month’s cover. One of Christian music’s most fascinating creators, Profitt sat down with CCM for a cover story and long form video interview, and additional video content available exclusively on CCM’s YouTube and Read More

• Lady Wisdom Starts a New Chapter for Point of Grace

  Fourteen years is a long time to be quiet. That’s right, POG-Heads, it’s time to summon your Circle of Friends because Point of Grace is officially back. And not just back… back back. A brand-new album, Lady Wisdom, arrives today. That’s right. Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino are stepping forward with brand-new music produced by Cindy Morgan alongside Read More

• Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home

  New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Chapman and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman have a new milestone to celebrate: 40 years of marriage. What began as young love on a college campus has aged into a cherished—but challenging—shared journey through the complexities of life. Now, for the first time, the Chapmans reveal behind-the-scenes Read More

• 1K Phew Just Dropped Into Fortnite

  Somewhere between thanking the bus driver and a Victory Royale, something unexpected just happened. Our January Cover Story artist, 1K Phew, has officially landed in Fortnite Festival. “MOVE” (feat. Lecrae) is now in the game, and it hits like a full squad rushing Tilted Towers. High energy, no camping, just straight movement. This is the Read More

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• Ryan Daniel Cole Returns After A Decade with New Single

  After stepping away from music for more than a decade following the end of Among the Thirsty, former frontman Ryan Daniel Cole is returning not to reclaim a platform, but to answer a calling. On April 3, Cole will release his debut solo single, "Oh What A Day," a song written more than 10 years ago and left untouched during a deeply personal season marked by brokenness, healing and spiritual renewal. For Cole, the silence wasn't accidental it was necessary. After experiencing both the momentum and the pressures of a charting Christian band, he stepped away from the spotlight c

• The Chosen Announces Season Six Premiere Date

  Today, Prime Video and 5&2 Studios announced Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen will premiere on November 15, 2026, in the U.S. and internationally, alongside the debut of a teaser image. Featuring six episodes, The Chosen Season Six will debut three episodes on November 15, followed by the release of a weekly episode through December 6. The season finale will be a stand-alone theatrical release in spring 2027. In addition to the U.S., the new season will be available on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America. The Chosen Seasons

• Anne Wilson Performs National Anthem for NASA's Artemis II Mission Launch

  PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson marked a career defining moment as she performed the national anthem for NASA's launch of the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center yesterday, April 1 NASA's first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years. Over the course of the mission, four astronauts will travel on a near 10-day journey around the moon, venturing farther from Earth and closer to the Moon than any human has in over half a century. Watch Wilson's performance here. For Wilson, the moment represents a full-circle milestone. A lifel

• HOMECOMING Expands Genres on High-Energy New Single

  HOMECOMING returns with their latest single, "FALLING 4 U," releasing April 3, 2026, continuing their rise as one of the most compelling and diverse collectives in Christian music. Packed with driving energy and emotional urgency, the track blends alt-pop hooks with a bold message of transformation, positioning it for playlists like Workout Songs, Pre-Game Energy, and Alt Pop Anthems. The single is the latest from the Canadian collective that continues to build momentum as they approach 1 million streams across Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Last year's tracks, "it

• Samuel Day Declares God's Unchanging Character with New Single

  NRT Music proudly announces the release of "You Were Always Good," the powerful new single from Samuel Day, available today. Blending Christian and pop influences, the track delivers an uplifting, faith-filled message centered on God's unwavering goodness, paired with a singable, concert-ready chorus designed to resonate with a wide audience. "You Were Always Good" stands as a bold declaration of God's unchanging character. Though listeners may walk through seasons of adversity, the song points to John 1010, reminding us that Jesus came to give life "more abun

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• Ryan Daniel Cole Returns After A Decade with New Single

  After stepping away from music for more than a decade following the end of Among the Thirsty, former frontman Ryan Daniel Cole is returning not to reclaim a platform, but to answer a calling. On April 3, Cole will release his debut solo single, "Oh What A Day," a song written more than 10 years ago and left untouched during a deeply personal season marked by brokenness, healing and spiritual renewal. For Cole, the silence wasn't accidental it was necessary. After experiencing both the momentum and the pressures of a charting Christian band, he stepped away from the spotlight c

• The Chosen Announces Season Six Premiere Date

  Today, Prime Video and 5&2 Studios announced Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen will premiere on November 15, 2026, in the U.S. and internationally, alongside the debut of a teaser image. Featuring six episodes, The Chosen Season Six will debut three episodes on November 15, followed by the release of a weekly episode through December 6. The season finale will be a stand-alone theatrical release in spring 2027. In addition to the U.S., the new season will be available on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America. The Chosen Seasons

• Anne Wilson Performs National Anthem for NASA's Artemis II Mission Launch

  PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson marked a career defining moment as she performed the national anthem for NASA's launch of the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center yesterday, April 1 NASA's first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years. Over the course of the mission, four astronauts will travel on a near 10-day journey around the moon, venturing farther from Earth and closer to the Moon than any human has in over half a century. Watch Wilson's performance here. For Wilson, the moment represents a full-circle milestone. A lifel

• HOMECOMING Expands Genres on High-Energy New Single

  HOMECOMING returns with their latest single, "FALLING 4 U," releasing April 3, 2026, continuing their rise as one of the most compelling and diverse collectives in Christian music. Packed with driving energy and emotional urgency, the track blends alt-pop hooks with a bold message of transformation, positioning it for playlists like Workout Songs, Pre-Game Energy, and Alt Pop Anthems. The single is the latest from the Canadian collective that continues to build momentum as they approach 1 million streams across Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Last year's tracks, "it

• Samuel Day Declares God's Unchanging Character with New Single

  NRT Music proudly announces the release of "You Were Always Good," the powerful new single from Samuel Day, available today. Blending Christian and pop influences, the track delivers an uplifting, faith-filled message centered on God's unwavering goodness, paired with a singable, concert-ready chorus designed to resonate with a wide audience. "You Were Always Good" stands as a bold declaration of God's unchanging character. Though listeners may walk through seasons of adversity, the song points to John 1010, reminding us that Jesus came to give life "more abun

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