Texas metal quartet GORE.—vocalist Haley Roughton, guitarist Alex Reyes, bassist Devin Birchfield, and drummer Wills Weller—recently dropped their latest EP, titled IF YOU DO NOT FEAR ME…. To celebrate, the band has shared the gripping cinematic video for “Wrath,” which sees singer Haley Roughton in an epic medieval battle moment, which she notes is “fully leaning into the ‘Disney Princess Metal’ vibe that the song brings.” The vocalist explains that the video showcases a “damsel in distress that gives her soul to a man that was supposed to save her,” but ends up causing his madness and the demise of his comrades, calling it one of the coolest music videos she has ever seen.
The new EP follows GORE.’s acclaimed A Bud That Never Blooms EP (2024), which earned them recognition as a “Band You Need To Know” by Revolver and praise from NME for their “cutting-edge modern metal at its most vulnerable.” According to the band, “Wrath” is the culmination of resentment, cynicism, and fear resulting from the experiences explored in their debut EP. Haley Roughton leads the charge, bringing a distinctly feminine perspective to the heavy music scene with an emotionally raw and unapologetically vulnerable sound that is poised to continue challenging norms within the industry.
Today, Apple TV revealed the premiere date and a sneak peek at its highly anticipated series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Elle Fanning and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Michelle Pfeiffer. The renowned ensemble cast is also led by Emmy Award winner Nick Offerman and Thaddea Graham, with Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kidman, who also serves as an executive producer. Hailing from A24 and multi-Emmy Award winner David E. Kelley, and based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel of the same name, the eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Wednesday April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress (Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them. The series also stars Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is produced for Apple TV by A24. Kelley serves as showrunner and writer, and executive produces alongside Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward for Lewellen Pictures; Kidman and Per Saari of Blossom Films; and Matthew Tinker for David E. Kelley Productions. Pfeiffer, Thorpe, Eva Anderson and Boo Killebrew also executive produce. BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Dearbhla Walsh directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer. Additional directors include Kate Herron and Alice Seabright.
The series marks the most recent collaboration between Kelley and Apple TV, following the hit, Emmy Award-nominated drama “Presumed Innocent,” which is now in production on its second season.
Today, Apple TV revealed the packed lineup of musicians and guest stars joining Emmy Award-nominated “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” for its second season, premiering globally on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Super Music Friends and special guests feature an all-star mix of acclaimed and Grammy-winning artists including Santigold, Ziggy Marley, Sharon Van Etten, Sleigh Bells, Yola, Still Woozy, Silversun Pickups, Chicano Batman, The Aquabats! and Hemlocke Springs. Viewers will also hear fresh jingles from Freedom Fry, Turnpike Troubadours, Ginger Root, CHVRCHES, King Tuff, Mates of State, Hatchie, Sylvan Esso and Chai. In addition, the new season features returning fan favorites and new guest stars including Billy Eichner (“Bros”), Tiffany Haddish (“Girls Trip”), David Arquette (“Scream”), Brendan Hunt (“Ted Lasso”), Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”) and more.
Inspired by the original “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” the vibrant new 10-episode season is led by rising star Kamryn Smith as Kammy Kam and features original cast members Brobee (Amos Watene), Foofa (Emma Penrose), Muno (Adam Deibert), Toodee (Erin Pearce) and Plex (Christian Jacobs). Season two brings this group together with a new roster of musical guests to create dynamic performances and original songs that help kids and families uncover life lessons through music, movement and joyful discovery.
Created by Emmy Award-nominated Scott Schultz and Christian Jacobs (co-creators of “Yo Gabba Gabba!”), “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” is produced in partnership and collaboration with WildBrain and Yo Gabba Gabba, LLC, co-owners of the brand. Schultz and Jacobs also serve as executive producers for Yo Gabba Gabba, LLC, alongside Stephanie Betts and Josh Scherba for WildBrain. Season one of “Yo Gabba Gabbaland!” was recently nominated for a 2025 Children’s & Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design / Styling.
Get ready for some truly immersive live fun, because the legendary post-punk pioneers DEVO are hitting the road in 2026 for their “Mutate, Don’t Stagnate” Tour! This whole run is building up to their huge return to Coachella on April 10 and 17—a monumental moment, as they haven’t graced that desert stage since way back in 2010. Known for their incredible visuals, genre-defying sound, and that prophetic message of “Devolution,” the band is still as fresh as ever, and they’re kicking things off on April 3 at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland, California, with stops lined up in Reno, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix.
The group—featuring original members Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale—is riding a huge wave of attention, including a Grammy nomination for their recently released feature documentary that’s currently streaming globally on Netflix. The band is pumped, sharing that it’s “incredible to see our music resonate with fans of all ages,” from the dedicated early followers who’ve been with them for over 50 years to the new generation discovering the joy of DEVO. If you want to experience why their fusion of electronics and punk still influences everyone today, grab your tickets starting Friday, December 12.
DEVO “Mutate Don’t Stagnate” Tour Dates:
April 3: Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento
April 4: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
April 7: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex – Rockwell
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS Announce UK Tour Playing “Radio Soul!” Classics
Elvis Costello, Charlie Sexton, Neil Young, Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, Davey Faragher, The Imposters, The Chrome Hearts, Symphony Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Guildhall, O2 City Hall, Heaton Park, Festival de Nimes, Nancy Open Air, State Fayre, Glasgow Summer Sessions, Virgin Media Park, Blenheim Palace Festival, Blackweir Fields, Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord,
Hot on the heels of announcing a run of shows as special guests to Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton have announced they will bring their hugely successful “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour to the UK in summer 2026. As the playful billing suggests, the show will feature numbers drawn from record releases spanning My Aim Is True (1977) to Blood & Chocolate (1986), promising a mix of fan favorites from “Watching The Detectives” to “I Want You,” along with other surprises.
Costello said of the run, “For any songwriter, it has to be a compliment if people want to hear songs written up to fifty years ago.” The four-date headline run, following two triumphant U.S. runs, will kick off at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday, June 13th, and includes a very special show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday, June 15th. The Imposters—Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher—are joined once again by guitarist Charlie Sexton, whom Costello praised as a “living, breathing, swooning, swinging, kicking and screaming rock and roll band.” General tickets go on sale Friday, December 12th at 10 am GMT.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton UK Tour Dates:
June 13: Birmingham @ Symphony Hall
June 15: London @ Royal Albert Hall
June 26: Portsmouth @ Guildhall
July 06: Newcastle @ O2 City Hall
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Tour Dates:
June 19: Manchester @ Heaton Park
June 22: Nimes @ Festival de Nimes
June 24: Nancy @ Nancy Open Air
June 27: Chelmsford @ State Fayre, Hylands Park
June 29: Glasgow @ Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park
Live Nation Entertainment today announced a new partnership with BeLive Entertainment Group that will make the company a majority stakeholder in Movistar Arena Santiago, strengthening one of Chile’s most important venues for fans and artists.
Movistar Arena is a cornerstone of the region’s live music ecosystem. The 15,000-capacity venue hosts more than 170 shows a year and welcomes over a million fans across global tours, regional acts, and Chilean talent. As one of South America’s busiest and most in-demand arenas, it anchors Santiago’s position as a key touring hub.
Working closely with BeLive’s local leadership, Live Nation will focus on improving the fan experience, strengthening production capabilities, and expanding opportunities for global acts and local talent performances at the venue. The arena’s identity and deep local ties will remain central to all plans.
“Latin America is one of the most vibrant live music regions in the world, and Chile is a critical stop for artists touring the continent,” said Live Nation CEO and President Michael Rapino. “Partnering with BeLive allows us to strengthen what already works, bring in more great shows, and continue growing the live experience for fans across the region.”
“This partnership marks an important new chapter for Movistar Arena,” said Daniel Hiller, CEO of BeLive Entertainment Group. “Live Nation’s global expertise, combined with the arena’s deep connection to Chilean audiences, will help us continue delivering world-class experiences for some of the most passionate fans anywhere. This allows us to elevate our programming, expand opportunities for artists and fans, and ensure the venue remains a regional benchmark for years to come.”
The global gambling industry is worth billions of dollars every year, with a wide variety of markets for consumers to enjoy online and in person. Because of this, the industry has achieved significant fame in pop culture, appearing in movies and TV shows, and becoming a theme for musicians to sing about.
The US gambling industry can be confusing for consumers, with legislation changing by state. The majority offers some form of licensed casino and sports betting markets, while online sports betting has also taken off. Online casinos are more tightly regulated and are only available in 7 states at present, but this could change in the future because of how popular offshore betting sites have become.
Offshore operations are regulated in external jurisdictions and can be accessed by Americans who want to enjoy the latest casino games and slots. The ability to play Gates Of Olympus now or explore other slots titles and table games is appealing to many, and local governments are keen to capitalise on this popularity to make the most of revenue streams and offer greater consumer protections.
We explore how this popular industry has leaked into pop culture over the years, especially with musicians who have invoked gambling motifs in their work.
Beyonce
Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, and Beyoncé recently used one of the game’s variants as the title of one of her tracks on the Cowboy Carter album in 2024. Texas Hold’em was released in February with lyrics that covered ‘laying cards down’.
While the single and the album both enjoyed success, the more critical among the music press had claimed that Beyoncé was trying to capitalize on the recent mainstream popularity of country music. Beyoncé claimed that, as she was from the South, it was her music, but it was a definite change in direction from her usual R&B.
The Clash
The Clash are an iconic punk band that was active during the 1970s and ‘80s. Their combination of punky lyrics, thrashy guitars, and ability to blend ska, reggae, and rockabilly into their music made them a more enduring option than the Sex Pistols, who were little more than a boy band designed by Malcolm McLaren.
Their song ‘The Card Cheat’ is an underrated gem from the ‘London Calling’ album, and covers war, death, violence, and loneliness as a gambler eventually pays the price for his cheating ways. With Mike Jones on vocals, this song often goes under the radar, but Clash fans will know all about it.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is one of the greatest and most prolific songwriters of all time, so it was inevitable that the world of gambling would bleed into his lyrics at some point. ‘Gambling, Rambling Willie’, ‘Black Diamond Bay’, and ‘Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts’ all deal with gambling themes as Dylan weaves his narrative around heartbreaking and twisted tales.
The gambler in Dylan’s songs always paints a portrait of someone taking a chance in hope or desperation, and for a man who spent most of his life on the road, he will be no stranger to a deck of cards.
The Killers
The Killers’ song ‘Joy Ride’ is a gambling-themed, Vegas-inspired song that tries to describe a feeling that the characters want to go on. The interesting thing about the Killers being inspired by Vegas and gambling is that the singer, Brandon Flowers, is a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints member, who discourage gambling.
Lady Gaga
For a while in the late 2000s and early 2010s, you could barely walk past a radio without your ears being assaulted by Lady Gaga; the fame-hungry pale impression of Madonna seemed to appeal to a massive market, though, as the star went from hit to hit.
Perhaps her biggest hit was the song ‘Poker Face’ which sold more the 14 million copies around the world, and users the ‘poker face’ term of not showing emotions or feelings liberally, while the video features poker players in a futuristic setting.
The Band
When it comes to underrated bands, there can’t be many that have flown under the radar of pop culture quite like The Band. Even the Scorsese-directed Last Waltz is more of a cult classic than anything else.
The Canadian (except the inimitable Levon Helm) band had a huge influence on American music, and their 1969 song ‘Up On Cripple Creek’ features an entire verse about hitting the race track and betting on horses. The song is about a trucker travelling to meet up with a lover and having a good time, and nothing quite beats a day at the track.
Conclusion
The world of gambling can be quite evocative and lends itself well to songwriting. Previously seen as a seedy and sometimes criminal pastime, it could illustrate danger or trouble, while more modern opinions of fun and excitement can also be used.
The songs mentioned above come from all types of artists with all types of meanings, making gambling a worthy topic for lyrical use.
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Global superstar Khalid is ready to light up the stage once again, announcing his massive “It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour,” which kicks off on May 16 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Joining him for this incredible run is special guest Lauv, making this a can’t-miss event across North America. The tour hits famed venues from coast-to-coast, including a bucket-list stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California, where the run wraps up on June 26. This extensive trek celebrates the work of one of music’s most successful young voices.
Tickets for the entire tour go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. local time.
Khalid’s “It’s Always Summer Somewhere” Tour Dates:
5/16: Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
5/18: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5/20: Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
5/21: Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Rock fans should brace themselves: multi-platinum acts Creed and Limp Bizkit will co-headline the 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. In one of the most-anticipated live events of 2026, the two acts, who famously clashed back in the summer of 2000, are putting the past behind them for this two-day festival. Now in its third year, the festival features a stacked lineup of platinum-selling heavyweights and rock newcomers, evolving into a destination event for rock loyalists.
On Saturday, July 18th, Limp Bizkit will headline, supported by Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, and Puddle of Mudd on the Higher Main Stage. On Sunday, July 19th, Creed will close the festival, supported by Bush, Mammoth, Candlebox, and Hoobastank. The side stage across both days will feature exciting performances from Magnolia Park, The Verve Pipe, and Big Wreck. Presales for two-day tickets start on Tuesday, December 16th, at 10 am CST, ahead of the general sale on Friday, December 19th.
Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival 2026 Lineup:
Saturday, July 18: Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, Puddle of Mudd, Magnolia Park, The Pretty Wild, Slay Squad, and more.
Sunday, July 19: Creed, Bush, Mammoth, Candlebox, Hoobastank, Sleep Theory, Big Wreck, The Verve Pipe, Ashes Of Billy.
