Music notes: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Taylor Swift has released a new line of Christmas merch, including ornaments modeled after the cleaning cart that brought her to the stage every night during the Eras Tour, the moss-covered piano she played onstage during the tour and the friendship bracelets that became a symbol of the tour. There’s also holiday winter wear and items for…Read More…

Melissa Etheridge’s Rock Jam gala raises over $1 million for research to treat opioid use disorder

Melissa Etheridge’s Rock Jam gala raises over $1 million for research to treat opioid use disorder

Melissa Etheridge performs at Arizona Financial Theatre on October 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)Melissa Etheridge helped raise over $1 million for her Etheridge Foundation at the nonprofit’s inaugural Rock Jam fundraiser, which featured performances by Etheridge, co-host Hugh Jackman and country star Ashley McBryde.The gala event took place Oct. 30 at…Read More…

After ‘Brat,’ Charli XCX says it’s a ‘blessing and a relief’ to be able to make music again

After ‘Brat,’ Charli XCX says it’s a ‘blessing and a relief’ to be able to make music again

Charli XCX ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack (Charli XCX Inc./Atlantic Recording Corporation)After the success of Brat turned her world upside down, Charli XCX says she’s “euphoric” that she’s been able to get back to making music.Writing on Substack, Charli says, “Feeling creativity in abundance is such a f****** blessing and relief. It doesn’t even matter if the…Read More…

New Kids on the Block extend ‘truly magical’ Las Vegas residency

New Kids on the Block extend ‘truly magical’ Las Vegas residency

New Kids on the Block ‘renew’ their Las Vegas residency dates at Little White Wedding Chapel (Al Powers @powersimagery)New Kids on the Block will be “Hangin’ Tough” in Las Vegas in 2026.The boy band has just added 16 new dates to their THE RIGHT STUFF residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, bringing the total number…Read More…