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Marco Antonio Solís Brings “Tour Gratitud 2026” to North American Arenas This Summer

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Marco Antonio Solís Brings “Tour Gratitud 2026” to North American Arenas This Summer

23 dates. Arenas and amphitheaters coast to coast. Marco Antonio Solís, the Michoacán-born singer whose catalog has defined Latin music for decades, brings his “Tour Gratitud 2026” to North American stages starting July 24.

Solís carries one of the most celebrated legacies in Mexican music. Known to generations of fans as El Buki, the frontman of Los Bukis, he built a solo career that stands fully on its own. Hits like “Si No Te Hubieras Ido” and “Tu Cárcel” remain touchstones, tracks that audiences know by heart and sing back loud.

The Live Nation-promoted tour opens at Moody Center in Austin and moves through major markets including Washington D.C., Boston, Las Vegas (2 nights at Dolby Live at Park MGM), Sacramento, and the Los Angeles area before wrapping October 10 at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, California.

Last year’s solo run was a genuine success. His performance at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City alone grossed $4.6 million off 56,140 tickets. In February, Los Bukis reunited for a 2-night stand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, grossing $14,246,905 off 95,720 tickets. The demand for Solís, in any configuration, is real and consistent.

The accolades match the audience. In 2022, the Latin Recording Academy named him Person of the Year, and that same year he appeared on the cover of Pollstar. The recognition reflects a career that has never stopped moving.

Tickets go on sale to the general public May 22 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com. Presales are on now through May 21. Citi cardmembers and Verizon customers both have presale access running until May 21 at 11 p.m. local time. VIP packages, including meet-and-greet and photo opportunities, early entry, and access to a preshow lounge, are available at vipnation.com.

“Tour Gratitud 2026” Dates:

July 24 — Austin, TX — Moody Center

July 25 — Hidalgo, TX — Payne Arena

Aug. 7 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena

Aug. 8 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center

Aug. 14 — Washington, DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Aug. 15 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Aug. 19 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun

Aug. 21 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena

Aug. 22 — Belmont Park, NY — UBS Arena

Aug. 28 — Laval, QC — Place Bell

Aug. 29 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum

Sept. 4 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Sept. 5 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena

Sept. 11 — Las Vegas, NV — Dolby Live at Park MGM

Sept. 12 — Las Vegas, NV — Dolby Live at Park MGM

Sept. 18 — Tucson, AZ — Tucson Arena

Sept. 19 — Phoenix, AZ — Mortgage Matchup Center

Sept. 25 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center

Sept. 26 — San Jose, CA — SAP Center

Oct. 2 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Oct. 4 — Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Amphitheater

Oct. 9 — Fresno, CA — Save Mart Center

Oct. 10 — Highland, CA — Yaamava’ Theater

Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits Are Coming to Disney+ and Hulu This Summer

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Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits Are Coming to Disney+ and Hulu This Summer

Three of the biggest festivals in North America just got a massive global platform. Disney+ is joining Hulu to livestream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits, putting all 3 events in front of music fans anywhere in the world.

Hulu enters its sixth year as the exclusive streaming home of the Live Nation festivals, and the addition of Disney+ represents a significant expansion of that reach. The partnership means subscribers across the globe get real-time access to some of the most culturally significant festival weekends of the year.

The dates are locked. Bonnaroo runs June 11-14, Lollapalooza follows July 30 through August 2, and Austin City Limits closes the run October 2-4. That’s a summer and fall of major live music, all accessible from wherever fans are watching.

Beyond the sets themselves, Disney+ and Hulu are bringing back Live Set, an on-site studio production featuring artist interviews and behind-the-scenes access at each festival weekend. It adds a layer of context and access that a straight livestream doesn’t offer.

“Music festivals are among the most electric, can’t-miss moments in culture,” said Lauren Tempest, Head of Content Planning and Partnerships at The Walt Disney Company. “We remain committed to bringing fans the biggest, most iconic moments right as they happen.”

The business case is clear. Live Nation’s Living for Live Global Study found that 73% of fans say they’re listening to more international artists than before, and 85% agreed live music transcends borders and languages. Streaming these festivals isn’t just a content play, it’s a response to how music fandom actually works now.

“Music festivals used to be experiences reserved for the people who could physically be there,” said Kevin Chernett, EVP and Head of Global Media Partnerships at Live Nation. “Expanding this partnership with Disney+ and Hulu allows these festivals to reach music fans at an entirely different scale.”

Corona Capital 2026 Locks In Gorillaz, The Strokes, and Twenty One Pilots for Mexico City

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Corona Capital 2026 Locks In Gorillaz, The Strokes, and Twenty One Pilots for Mexico City

Corona Capital just announced its 2026 lineup, and it’s a statement. The 16th edition of Mexico City’s premier rock festival lands November 20-22 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with Gorillaz, The Strokes, and Twenty One Pilots each commanding a headline slot across the three-day run.

Mexican promoter OCESA is going rock-heavy this year, and the depth of the bill backs that up. More than 60 acts spread across multiple stages makes this one of the most stacked Corona Capital editions in recent memory. Last year’s festival drew nearly 174,000 attendees over three days and grossed $16.7 million, so the bar coming in was already high.

Gorillaz close out Friday night on a bill that also includes Mumford & Sons, Daniel Caesar, James Blake, The Kooks, and Chvrches. That’s a Friday with genuine range, genre-spanning and consistently strong from top to bottom.

Saturday belongs to Twenty One Pilots, closing the night after a day that includes The Offspring, Pierce The Veil, Underworld, Mother Mother, Baby Queen, Børns, and Maisie Peters. The Offspring and Pierce The Veil both earned Pollstar cover features last year, and seeing them on the same day card is a genuine draw.

The Strokes headline Sunday, closing out the full weekend on a bill featuring The xx, Lola Young, Lil Yachty, The Black Crowes, Johnny Marr, Manic Street Preachers, and Loyle Carner. That’s a Sunday closer with real weight behind it.

A presale for Banamex cardholders begins May 26 at 2 p.m. local time, with the general on-sale following May 27 at 2 p.m. local time. Full details and tickets are available at coronacapital.com.mx.

Corona Capital 2026 Lineup Highlights:

Friday, November 20 Gorillaz, Mumford & Sons, Daniel Caesar, James Blake, The Kooks, Chvrches, CMAT, Anna Luna, Chezile, Absolutely and more

Saturday, November 21 Twenty One Pilots, The Offspring, Pierce The Veil, Underworld, Mother Mother, Baby Queen, Børns, Maisie Peters, Baby Queen, Balu Brigada, Dope Lemon, Jordana, Militarie Gun, Peaches and more

Sunday, November 22 The Strokes, The xx, Lola Young, Lil Yachty, The Black Crowes, Johnny Marr, Manic Street Preachers, Loyle Carner, Lola Young, Bad Suns, Ela Minus, Good Kid and more

Photo Gallery: Electric Callboy, Polaris, and Scene Queen at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum on May 16, 2026

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Photo Gallery: Electric Callboy, Polaris, and Scene Queen at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum on May 16, 2026

All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her through Instagram or X.

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William Shatner Assembles an All-Star Metal Army for a Fearless New Album

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William Shatner Assembles an All-Star Metal Army for a Fearless New Album

William Shatner is making a metal album, and he’s doing it with an army. The legendary actor, author, and cultural icon has announced a full-scale heavy metal project via Cleopatra Records, built around massive guitars, cinematic arrangements, and a personally hand-picked roster of elite metal talent.

The catalyst was Shatner’s involvement with Nuclear Messiah’s upcoming album ‘Black Flame’, where he voiced an intro piece created with ex-Megadeth founding guitarist and widely revered metal innovator Chris Poland. That collaboration opened a door Shatner walked straight through.

“When Nuclear Messiah came to life, something clicked,” Shatner says. “It wasn’t just a track, it was a doorway. It made me want to go all the way in, bring in the best metal players I could find, and create something fearless.”

His history with heavy music runs deep. Zakk Wylde, Ritchie Blackmore, Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream, Wayne Kramer of MC5, and Henry Rollins of Black Flag and The Rollins Band have all recorded with him previously. This new project raises the stakes considerably, more artists, more distortion, more drama, with Wylde personally gifting Shatner a guitar as the project took shape.

Shatner framed his vision plainly: “I am covering Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden as well as a number of new songs written by my team. Metal has always been a place where imagination gets loud. I chose these artists because they have something to say, and because metal demands honesty.”

Full album details including title, tracklist, release date, lead single, and the complete roster of featured artists are still to be announced via Cleopatra Records.

Rock Legends Queen Deliver a Lavish 5-CD Collector’s Edition of Their Landmark 1974 Album ‘Queen II’

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Rock Legends Queen Deliver a Lavish 5-CD Collector’s Edition of Their Landmark 1974 Album ‘Queen II’

More than 50 years after it set Queen on the path to superstardom, ‘Queen II’ has been remixed, remastered, and expanded into one of the most comprehensive archival releases the band has ever put together. The 5 CD/2 LP Queen II Collector’s Edition box set is out now via UMe, with Brian May and Roger Taylor serving as executive producers.

The 2026 mix was handled by the trusted team of Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae, and Kris Fredriksson, the same team behind the Queen I reissue and several other past releases. The results are stunning, bringing new dimension to an album that May has called the band’s single biggest leap forward.

May was direct about what ‘Queen II’ represented: “That’s when we really started making music the way we wanted to, rather than the way we were being pushed into recording it.” Taylor echoed that: “I think we felt we were evolving our own sound. We were pioneering this sort of multitracking thing. It gave you a tremendous palette, massive choral effects with just 3 of us singing.”

The box set goes deep. CD 2 presents a completely different, 100 percent previously unreleased version of every song on the album, drawn from original Trident sessions outtakes, complete with false starts, guide vocals, and studio banter between all 4 band members. Highlights include a solo Brian May demo of “White Queen (As It Began)” dating from 1969 and 2 solo Roger Taylor demos of “The Loser In The End” that track the song’s evolution. The never-completed session track “Not For Sale (Polar Bear)” also surfaces here for the first time.

CD 3 strips the songs to their backing tracks, spotlighting the band’s musical performances without lead vocals. CD 4 brings together BBC Radio 1 sessions for John Peel and Bob Harris from late 1973 and early 1974, plus a full live set from Golders Green Hippodrome on September 13, 1973, 6 months before ‘Queen II’ was even released. CD 5 closes the set with live performances from the Rainbow Theatre in March 1974 and Hammersmith Odeon in December of that year.

The Collector’s Edition also includes a 112-page book packed with previously unseen photographs, handwritten lyrics and musical notation from Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor, journal entries, letters, vintage adverts, gig posters, and outtakes from Mick Rock’s legendary photo session for the album cover.

Tracklist:

CD 1: Queen II — 2026 Mix

  1. Procession
  2. Father To Son
  3. White Queen (As It Began)
  4. Some Day One Day
  5. The Loser in the End
  6. Ogre Battle
  7. The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke
  8. Nevermore
  9. The March of the Black Queen
  10. Funny How Love Is
  11. Seven Seas Of Rhye

CD 2: Queen II — Sessions

  1. Procession (Stage Intro Tape — April 1973)
  2. Father To Son (Takes 4 & 9 — with Guide Vocal)
  3. As It Began (Brian’s Studio Demo — October 1969)
  4. Some Day One Day (Take 1 — with Guide Vocals)
  5. The Loser In The End (Roger’s First Demo)
  6. The Loser In The End (Roger’s Second Demo)
  7. Ogre Battle (Takes 2 & 6 — with Guide Vocal)
  8. The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke (Takes 4 & 9)
  9. Nevermore (Take 6)
  10. The March Of The Black Queen (First Section Takes 3 & 5)
  11. The March Of The Black Queen (Second Section Take 1)
  12. Funny How Love Is (Take 4)
  13. Seven Seas Of Rhye (Takes 4, 5 & 6)
  14. I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside (Take 4)
  15. See What A Fool I’ve Been (B-side Version 2026 Mix)
  16. Not For Sale (Polar Bear)

CD 3: Queen II — Backing Tracks

  1. Procession
  2. Father To Son
  3. White Queen (As It Began)
  4. Some Day One Day
  5. The Loser in the End
  6. Ogre Battle
  7. The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke
  8. Nevermore
  9. The March of the Black Queen
  10. Funny How Love Is
  11. Seven Seas Of Rhye

CD 4: Queen II — At The BBC

  1. See What a Fool I’ve Been (BBC Session 2, July 1973 — 2011 Mix)
  2. Ogre Battle (BBC Session 3, December 1973)
  3. Nevermore (BBC Session 4, April 1974)
  4. White Queen (As It Began) (BBC Session 4, April 1974)
  5. Procession — Intro Tape (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  6. Father To Son (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  7. Son And Daughter (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  8. Guitar Solo (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  9. Son And Daughter — Reprise (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  10. Ogre Battle (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  11. Liar (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)
  12. Jailhouse Rock (Live at Golders Green Hippodrome, September 13, 1973)

CD 5: Queen II — Live

  1. Procession — Intro Tape (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)
  2. Father To Son (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)
  3. Ogre Battle (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)
  4. White Queen (As It Began) (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, December 1975)
  5. The March Of The Black Queen (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)
  6. The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)
  7. Seven Seas Of Rhye (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)
  8. See What A Fool I’ve Been (Live at the Rainbow, March 1974)

Country Star Kane Brown Teams With The Elia Group to Open a 4-Story Entertainment Complex on Nashville’s Lower Broadway

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Country Star Kane Brown Teams With The Elia Group to Open a 4-Story Entertainment Complex on Nashville’s Lower Broadway

Kane Brown’s name is going on a building on Lower Broadway, and the story behind it is a genuine full-circle moment. Brown’s On Broadway, a 4-story bar, restaurant, and live music venue spanning 11,400 square feet, opens this summer at 312 Broadway in the historic space that previously housed The Valentine.

Brown used to spend his early career nights at The Valentine, drawn to its live music and energy. Now his name is on the building. He and The Elia Group have built something that reflects both the artist and the street it sits on, from a main floor anchored by a full-scale live music stage set against exposed brick and steel-and-glass accents, to a mezzanine with dedicated bar service, a 3rd-floor lounge wrapped in walnut paneling and platinum records, and a rooftop delivering Broadway’s ultimate day-to-night experience against the Nashville skyline.

Brown laid out his vision directly: “We wanted to make it a place that stands apart from everything else on Lower Broadway. I wanted to build a place that I want to hang out at, my friends want to hang out at and will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits. Nights in Nashville are about to hit a little bit different.”

Elia Group Founder and CEO Zaid Elia called the partnership a defining moment for both the company and the city, describing Brown as “a visionary artist who has continually redefined boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in authenticity,” a philosophy that mirrors the group’s own approach to hospitality.

For Elia Group, Kane Brown’s On Broadway is the next step in a multi-venue Nashville expansion that also includes Zuzu Nashville, an upscale Asian-inspired dining experience on 1st Avenue South, and a 3rd concept on 3rd Avenue with an artist partnership still to be revealed.

2025 was already a landmark year for Brown. He released his acclaimed album ‘The High Road’, launched an arena tour of the same name, earned his 2nd RIAA diamond certification with “What Ifs” featuring Lauren Alaina, guest-starred on 9-1-1: Nashville, and executive-produced a Lifetime film alongside his wife Katelyn Brown.

Linda Perry Documentary ‘Let It Die Here’ Is Now in Theaters Worldwide

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Linda Perry Documentary ‘Let It Die Here’ Is Now in Theaters Worldwide

Linda Perry: Let It Die Here is in theaters now, and it arrives with serious momentum behind it. Following its critically acclaimed debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, the feature-length documentary from award-winning filmmaker Don Hardy opened in New York and Los Angeles earlier this month and is now expanding through all global markets.

The film chronicles the life and career of the Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter, producer, and 4 Non Blondes frontwoman, iconic in the nineties for the era-defining “What’s Up” and quietly one of pop music’s most prolific behind-the-scenes forces ever since. Her credits span Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, The Chicks, Ariana Grande, Weezer, and more.

Beyond the career retrospective, Let It Die Here is an exploration of identity, vulnerability, and creativity, filmed over several years as Perry confronted personal change and a crossroads in her professional life. Candid interviews with Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, Brandi Carlile, Sara Gilbert, and Kate Hudson add depth to an already unfiltered portrait.

Perry was candid about the experience: “I had no intention of making a documentary. Maybe that’s why it’s so raw and emotional. If I knew I was making one I probably would have tried to control the narrative. Don Hardy captured an extremely intimate time in my life and I am so grateful he did.”

The release also coincides with a fresh wave of attention around “What’s Up.” The song went viral on TikTok via the “What’s Up/Beez In The Trap” mashup, hit No. 1 on the platform’s trending charts, generated more than 3 million user-created videos, and landed 4 Non Blondes a performance on 2026 Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Linda Perry: Let It Die Here is in theaters now.

Ben Folds Adds Three Australian Encore Dates This October

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Ben Folds Adds Three Australian Encore Dates This October

The sold-out Australian run wasn’t enough. Ben Folds has added 3 regional encore dates to his Ben Folds & A Piano Tour, heading back to Australia in October for shows in Newcastle, Geelong, and Hobart.

The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author will play Newcastle Civic Theatre on October 1, Costa Hall in Geelong on October 3, and Odeon Theatre in Hobart on October 4. Multi-faceted actress, singer, and composer Lindsey Kraft joins as special guest across all 3 dates.

The tour features Folds performing past and current hits alongside stories spanning more than 3 decades as a platinum-selling artist and former frontman of Ben Folds Five. Tickets are on sale now.

2026 Australian Encore Dates:

October 1 — Newcastle Civic Theatre, Newcastle

October 3 — Costa Hall, Geelong

October 4 — Odeon Theatre, Hobart

Joe Nichols Gets Personal With “Fighting the Good Fight”, His First Self-Penned Track in Nearly 20 Years

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Joe Nichols Gets Personal With “Fighting the Good Fight”, His First Self-Penned Track in Nearly 20 Years

Joe Nichols has spent his career delivering other people’s best songs with uncommon grace. “Fighting the Good Fight” is different. Co-written by Nichols alongside Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, the 2 writers behind his platinum-certified No. 1 “Sunny and 75,” it marks his first self-penned release in nearly 20 years, and it’s as personal as anything he’s ever recorded.

The production is organic and unhurried, built to carry a lyric that moves from his father’s tough love to his own struggles with drinking, and ultimately to the faith and family that now define him. Nichols frames it plainly: “This song is my life story in 3 minutes. It’s about my struggles along the way, some of my own doing, and some because of the way the world is today. I fight the world for my girls, and it’s a good fight.”

The vocal is characteristically steady, finding the universal in what is unambiguously autobiographical. That balance is what makes it work. Anyone who has navigated their own version of darkness and light will find something to hold onto here.

“Fighting the Good Fight” is the second teaser track from Nichols’ upcoming studio project, due later this year. The first, “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To,” arrived last fall. His profile is also rising on multiple fronts: Lainey Wilson has referenced his classic No. 1 “Brokenheartsville” in a new song of her own, Post Malone has invited him onstage for a duet, and the RIAA recently recognized him for 4 platinum-certified singles plus 1 double-platinum single, his signature “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” which hits its 21st anniversary in 2026.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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