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SiriusXM Leads the Nominations for First-Ever Golden Globe Best Podcast Award

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SiriusXM today announced that it leads the nominations for inaugural Best Podcast category at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, with three of the six nominees—“Call Her Daddy,” “SmartLess,” and “The Mel Robbins Podcast”—all part of the SiriusXM Podcast Network. This marks the first time a major awards show has formally recognized podcasting, and SiriusXM’s dominant presence among the nominees underscores the company’s role at the forefront of the industry.

“As home to half of the nominees in this category, SiriusXM further solidifies its position as the leader in podcasting and reinforces our role in shaping the future of audio,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “We couldn’t be prouder of our nominees for the first-ever Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast. The exceptional work behind ‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘SmartLess,’ and ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’ continues to resonate with their massive audiences, and it’s gratifying to see that impact recognized on one of entertainment’s biggest stages.”

Named the #1 podcast network by reac* and recognized as Apple Podcasts’ top channel for 2025, the SiriusXM Podcast Network—whose diverse portfolio spans comedy, true crime, wellness, business, and entertainment—represents more of the top 20 podcasts than any other network and reaches 1 in 2 U.S. podcast listeners each month.

“Call Her Daddy” is a worldwide hit and cultural force, known for its raw, empowering conversations and consistently ranking among the most-listened-to podcasts globally. As the top female podcaster in the world, host Alex Cooper has cultivated a passionate “Daddy Gang” community that continues to propel the show’s influence. 

Hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, the award-winning “SmartLess” consistently ranks among the top five podcasts, offering revealing and often comedic conversations with some of the most notable guests in entertainment, culture, and beyond.

“The Mel Robbins Podcast” has rapidly become one of the most-followed and most-streamed podcasts, fueled by host Mel Robbins’ candid storytelling and actionable, research-driven insights. The show continues to resonate with millions seeking practical advice and inspiration for navigating everyday life. 

From Ashes To New Release Visceral New Single “Drag Me” Today

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Lancaster, PA outfit From Ashes To New is wrapping up 2025 with the release of their sonically intense and lyrically harrowing new song, “Drag Me,” available today via Better Noise Music. The band’s Matt Brandyberry shares that the track came from the profound feeling of being trapped in a fight with your inner demons, where every positive intention is buried beneath the weight of negative self-reflection. “Drag Me” is the compelling follow-up to their July single “New Disease,” and it further demonstrates the distinctive alt metal fusion that has defined the group’s success. This new offering arrives as the band celebrates the lasting impact of their 2023 number one album ‘BLACKOUT,’ which resonated strongly by reflecting the global angst of the pandemic era while cementing their status as a hugely successful, genre-bending force in modern rock.

Lady A Launches ‘This Winter’s Night’ Tour With Holiday Cheer And Charity

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GRAMMY-winning trio Lady A completely transformed packed theaters into candlelit Christmas gatherings, successfully launching their THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR with stops in Atlanta, Clearwater, and Jacksonville. The music-filled weekend felt like a cozy, interactive celebration, set against a stunning glowing forest of twinkling spruce trees. The trio delivered powerful sing-alongs of reimagined holiday staples and Lady A originals, even pausing mid-set for a truly heart-melting acoustic moment where children were invited onstage to help carol. Bringing the reason for the season into the spotlight, Lady A also kicked off their 12 Days of Giving Campaign, where they highlight a local charity at each stop and donate a portion of their earnings for the night, including helping organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. (110 words – OK)

Lady A is bringing their warm harmonies and holiday magic across the country, continuing the THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR before concluding with a special three-night residency at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium just before Christmas Eve. The celebration extends to the comfort of home through various national television appearances, including performances on The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular and CMA Country Christmas, both available on Hulu and Disney+. This high level of mainstream success is fitting for the premier vocal group, known for their smooth fusion of country, rock, and pop, who have amassed eleven number one hits and count their 12X PLATINUM hit “Need You Now” as the highest certified song by a Country group.

THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR Dates:

  • 12/10/25 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
  • 12/12/25 – Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center
  • 12/13/25 – Waukegan, IL @ Genesse Theatre
  • 12/14/25 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino – Island Event Center
  • 12/18/25 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
  • 12/19/25 – French Lick, IN @ French Lick Resort
  • 12/21/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
  • 12/22/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
  • 12/23/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

Toto, Christopher Cross And The Romantics Announce Massive Summer 2026 Tour

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Rock legends Toto, alongside Grammy-sweeping artist Christopher Cross and Detroit’s power-pop favorites The Romantics, have announced a phenomenal joint-headline tour set to light up the summer of 2026. This huge 32-date run, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on July 15th and runs through August 30th, promising a massive night of classic hits and enduring rock sounds. The announcement follows a monumental year for Toto, whose music received over a billion streams in 2025, with their smash hit “Africa” soaring past two billion plays on Spotify and achieving Diamond certification from the RIAA. Christopher Cross brings his immense catalog, including the iconic single “Sailing,” which contributed to his historic five Grammy wins, including Album of the Year. Meanwhile, The Romantics, known for MTV video favorites like “What I Like About You” and “Talking In Your Sleep,” will bring their Detroit-inspired roots rock to the stage.

Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics 2026 Tour

  • 7/15 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 7/16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 7/18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 7/19 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
  • 7/21 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
  • 7/23 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
  • 7/25 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 7/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
  • 7/28 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 7/29 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 7/31 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
  • 8/01 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/02 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 8/04 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
  • 8/05 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
  • 8/07 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 8/08 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 8/10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
  • 8/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 8/12 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/14 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
  • 8/15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 8/16 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 8/18 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 8/19 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 8/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 8/24 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
  • 8/26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
  • 8/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
  • 8/29 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/30 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Annie DiRusso Brings Killer Stage Show Energy To Tiny Desk Debut

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Following the success of her 2025 ‘Super Pedestrian’ album—which provided a welcome collection of charismatic, bittersweet pop-rock anthems—Annie DiRusso is now celebrating with the release of her first-ever Tiny Desk concert. DiRusso and her incredible band successfully replicated their notoriously killer stage show for the intimate setting, delivering a five-song pageant that included synchronized dance moves, clever costuming, and guitar riffs performed behind the back, all without sacrificing the closeness that defines the Tiny Desk experience. The only thing she modified was her signature stage patter, admitting that she had to ditch the bit where she tells the plot of School of Rock and introduces every band member as “Annie DiRusso” to avoid sounding like a jerk in the quiet setting. This vibrant and infectious performance is the perfect introduction to her music, promising a triumphant soundtrack for the summer of 2026.

SET LIST

  • “Back in Town”
  • “Hybrid”
  • “Legs”
  • “Coming Soon”
  • “It’s Good to Be Hot in the Summer”

D3lta Delivers Gut-Punch Alt-Rock Single “Kids” Meditating On The Digital Age

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Anglo-Greek rock-pop artist D3lta has returned with the gut-punch single “Kids,” a striking meditation on desensitization in the overwhelming digital age. The song unpacks the profound weight of growing up in a world where endless tragedy scrolls past like static, offering a stark counterpoint to the glossy optimism that is constantly being sold. D3lta states that the refrain, “The kids will be alright,” arrives not as reassurance, but as “a chilling mantra of denial, the lie we tell ourselves while the world burns,” emphasizing the heavy realization that children growing up in places of conflict like Gaza have no fault in these circumstances.

Musically, “Kids” channels the artistic reinvention of David Bowie and the social introspection of contemporary artists like Sam Fender and Declan McKenna, pairing D3lta’s lyrical honesty with driving alt-rock energy. The track plays like a modern elegy for connection, projecting a necessary pulse of fragility and frustration in a world numbed by constant noise. With the help of acclaimed collaborators Jim Abbiss, who has worked with Arctic Monkeys and Adele, and Max Wolfgang, known for his work with Laufey and BLACKPINK, D3lta has sharply honed his anthemic edge. Having already expanded his live presence through tours with JC Stewart across Europe and opening slots for Scouting for Girls, D3lta cements himself as one of alt-rock’s most compelling new voices, unafraid to hold up a powerful mirror to a world that has forgotten how to look.

Laura Cox Unleashes Gripping New Music Video For Emotional Rock Anthem “The Broken”

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French modern rock artist Laura Cox has unveiled the gripping new music video for “The Broken,” a standout track from her current album ‘Trouble Coming’. The song is a high-energy blend of pop-rock intensity and emotional depth, and its new visual interpretation elevates the powerful message even further. What starts quietly in the video soon erupts into a full emotional outburst, showing Laura tearing the room apart in a raw release that mirrors the song’s central themes: addiction, mental pressure, and the fragile line between suppressing emotions and finally letting them break through. As the track unfolds, the music powerfully cuts through the apathy surrounding her, with crashing bottles and shattering glass illustrating that everyone in the room stands on the edge of breaking their own patterns. With this video, Cox, who has successfully transitioned from viral YouTube guitarist to international festival headliner, proves once again why she is one of Europe’s most exciting modern rock voices, blending undeniable hooks, intensity, and fierce authenticity into a story that hits hard.

MerleFest Unveils Full Lineup For 2026 Conclave Joining Alison Krauss And OCMS

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MerleFest has released the full, spectacular lineup for its 2026 roots conclave, joining previously announced headliners like Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Blackberry Smoke for the event running April 23-26. A massive highlight will be Old Crow Medicine Show, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their quintessential album ‘Big Iron World’ by performing that album and its predecessor ‘O.C.M.S.’ in full on the legendary Watson Stage. Furthermore, Old Crow Medicine Show will act as ring leaders for the must-see Saturday night Late Night Jam, an event that is deeply intertwined with MerleFest’s history since Doc Watson found the band busking in downtown Boone in 2000. In addition to the headliners, the festival welcomes a huge roster of talent including Molly Tuttle, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sam Bush, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Jim Lauderdale, and the Kruger Brothers, among many others.

The festival, founded in memory of North Carolina music legend Doc Watson’s late son Eddy Merle Watson, is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, having expanded from classic country, bluegrass, folk, and gospel to include Americana and classic rock. MerleFest 2026 will feature appearances by Maggie Rose, The Steep Canyon Rangers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Dom Flemons & The Traveling Wildfires, Scythian, Donna the Buffalo, and The Waybacks. As MerleFest Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven pointed out, Ketch Secor and the Old Crow Medicine Show boys never fail to put on a rowdy, foot-stomping show, and they will bring that collaborative jam spirit to the exciting event with the help of talented guests like Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.

The enormous lineup also includes Peter Rowan & The Walls of Time Band, The Castellows, Sister Sadie, Lamont Landers, Hogslop String Band, Blue Highway, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Liam St. John, Melissa Carper, Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Corey Harris, and dozens more stellar musicians. MerleFest, presented by Window World, is the primary fundraiser for the Wilkes Community College Foundation, providing crucial funding for scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs on campus. Tickets for the general admission passes, reserved seating, camping, and the Late Night Jam are available now.

Headliners and Key Performances

  • Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
  • Old Crow Medicine Show (Performing ‘Big Iron World’ and ‘O.C.M.S.’ in full)
  • Charles Wesley Godwin
  • Blackberry Smoke
  • Molly Tuttle
  • Railroad Earth
  • The Infamous Stringdusters
  • Joy Oladokun
  • Sam Bush
  • The Jerry Douglas Band
  • The Steep Canyon Rangers
  • Peter Rowan & The Walls of Time Band
  • Jake Shimabukuro
  • Jim Lauderdale
  • Kruger Brothers

David Byrne Expands Massive 2026 World Tour With Newly Added Dates

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David Byrne has expanded his already massive 2026 world tour, adding numerous North American and European dates ahead of major festival appearances like Coachella and Mad Cool Festival. The newly announced slots include exciting theater and amphitheater shows during the spring US run, featuring newly added stops at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California and Frost Amphitheater in Stanford. Following a European leg that begins in Berlin in February, Byrne announced a second leg kicking off in Prague in June, confirming more festival plays and concerts before wrapping up at the Latitude Festival in the United Kingdom in July.

Australia & New Zealand tour dates

  • 1/14 – Spark Arena – Auckland, NZ
  • 1/17 – Brisbane Entertainment Center – Brisbane, AUS
  • 1/21 – ICC Sydney Theatre – Sydney, AUS
  • 1/22 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl – Melbourne, AUS
  • 1/24 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena – Adelaide, AUS
  • 1/27 – RAC Arena – Perth, AUS

David Byrne North American tour dates

  • 3/26 – Big Ears Festival – Knoxville, TN
  • 3/27 – Big Ears Festival – Knoxville, TN
  • 4/04 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
  • 4/05 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
  • 4/07 – Keller Auditorium – Portland, OR
  • 4/08 – Keller Auditorium – Portland, OR
  • 4/11 – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Indio, CA
  • 4/14 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA *
  • 4/16 – Frost Amphitheater – Stanford, CA *
  • 4/18 – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Indio, CA
  • 4/20 – The Colosseum Theater at Ceasars Palace – Las Vegas, NV *
  • 4/21 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
  • 4/24 – Smart Financial Centre – Houston, TX
  • 4/28 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO
  • 4/29 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO
  • 5/01 – Murat Theatre – Indianapolis, IN
  • 5/02 – Murat Theatre – Indianapolis, IN
  • 5/03 – Miller High Life Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
  • 5/05 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
  • 5/07 – Playhouse Square, KeyBank State Theatre – Cleveland, OH
  • 5/09 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
  • 5/12 – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC
  • 5/13 – The Dome – Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5/15 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT
  • 5/16 – Hippodrome Theatre – Baltimore, MD *
  • 5/17 – Hippodrome Theatre – Baltimore, MD *

Europe & United Kingdom tour dates

  • 2/12 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
  • 2/15 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 2/16 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 2/18 – Forest National – Brussels, Belgium
  • 2/21 – Teatro degli Arcimboldi – Milan, Italy
  • 2/22 – Teatro delgi Arcimboldi – Milan, Italy
  • 2/24 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
  • 2/26 – Rockhal Maini Hall – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
  • 2/27 – The Hall – Zurich, Switzerland
  • 3/02 – Utilita Arena – Cardiff, UK
  • 3/03 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
  • 3/04 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
  • 3/06 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK
  • 3/07 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK
  • 3/09 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
  • 3/10 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
  • 3/11 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
  • 3/13 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland
  • 3/15 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
  • 3/16 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
  • 3/18 – La Seine Musicale – Paris, France
  • 3/19 – La Siene Musicale – Paris, France
  • 6/12 – Piknik i Parken – Oslo, Norway *
  • 6/17 – O2 Universum – Prague, Czech Republic *
  • 6/18 – Budapest Arena – Budapest, Hungary *
  • 6/21 – Release Athens x SNF Nests – Athens, Greece
  • 6/23 – Fiera del Levante – Bari, Italy *
  • 6/25 – Lucca Summer Festival – Lucca, Italy *
  • 6/28 – Arena Pula – Pula, Croatia *
  • 7/01 – Open’er Festival – Gdynia, Poland
  • 7/03 – Roskilde Festival – Roskilde, Denmark
  • 7/04 – Down The Rabbit Hole – Beuningen, Holland
  • 7/10 – Cruïla Festival – Barcelona, Spain
  • 7/11 – Mad Cool Festival – Madrid, Spain
  • 7/14 – Ageas Cooljazz Festival – Cascais, Portugal
  • 7/24 – Latitude Festival – Suffolk, UK

On Sale Information Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale December 12.

Sooshi Mango Announces ‘The Home Made World Tour’

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Australian comedic trio, Sooshi Mango, announced their 2026 ‘The Home Made World Tour.’ Between May and June 2026, they will embark on an international tour across North America and Europe, bringing their iconic characters, sketches, musical moments, and family-centered humor to international stages. This global expansion marks a major milestone in their journey – further transforming a local comedy trio into an international touring act.

The tour kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at The Paramount in Huntington, NY making stops across North America in Chicago, Vancouver, New York and more before wrapping up in Paris, FR at Alhambra on Wednesday, June 17.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10am local on LiveNation.com

THE HOME MADE WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES: 

Thu Apr 23 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount

Fri Apr 24 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts

Sun Apr 26 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Shubert Theatre

Fri May 01 – Philadelphia, PA – Live! Event Center

Sat May 02 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

Thu May 07 – Chicago, IL – Athenaeum Center

Fri May 08 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre Southam Hall

Tue May 12 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre

Fri May 15 – New York, NY – The Town Hall

Sat May 16 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall

Sun May 17 – Montreal, QC – Olympia de Montréal

Wed May 20 – Berlin, Germany – Urania Humboldtsaal

Sat May 23 – London, England – Shepherds Bush Empire

Sun May 24 – Munich, Germany – Alte Kongresshalle

Tue May 26 – Cologne, Germany – Tanzbrunnen

Wed May 27 – Milan, Italy – Auditorium di Milano

Fri May 29 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja

Tue Jun 02 – Limassol, Cyprus – Monte Caputo

Thu Jun 04 – Athens, Greece – Universe

Sat Jun 06 – Skopje, Macedonia – SRC Kale

Mon Jun 08 – Madrid, Spain – San Pol

Tue Jun 09 – Barcelona, Spain – Teatre Borràs

Fri Jun 12 – Manchester, England – Apollo

Sat Jun 13 – Edinburgh, Scotland – Usher Hall

Sun Jun 14 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar

Mon Jun 15 – London, England – Eventim Apollo

Wed Jun 17 – Paris, France – Alhambra

Fri Jun 19 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vidas Art Center