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How Live Nation H.I.P. Kaori Hayashi Keeps Japan on Global Touring Map

Billboard Japan interviewed Live Nation H.I.P.'s Kaori Hayashi in recognition of her selection for the list for the fourth consecutive year.

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Lionel Richie Hospitalized After St. Louis Concert

A source close to Richie's tour said the singer "self-checked in after the show Saturday night and is doing okay."

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Ariana Grande Suffers 'Minor Injury' Ahead of Final London Shows

The Grammy winner has two performances left on her Eternal Sunshine Tour.

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Miley Cyrus Seemingly Teases New Music, Name Change

Miley Cyrus seemingly teased new music ahead of her next album era.

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Chappell Roan Praises Olivia Rodrigo for Daisy Chain Fields Fest

Chappell Roan praised Olivia Rodrigo in a Daisy Chain Fields recap, noting the festival made her realize how much she missed performing.

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Olivia Rodrigo Reflects on Daisy Chain Fields in Emotional Post

Olivia Rodrigo reflected on the success of her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in an emotional post; read her thoughts on the event's first year.

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Dolly Parton Estate Announces "Dollyfest" Shows in Nashville, London

Parton's estate described the shows as "a global double-day, double-weekend, double-continent party of a lifetime."

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Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Private Family Funeral in Nashville

Dolly Parton was laid to rest on Friday (Aug. 18) in a private family funeral in Nashville, with the singer interred next to her late husband, Carl Dean.

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JENNIE's 'Fallen Angel' Voted Best New Music This Week

'Fallen Angel,' JENNIE's latest solo release, tops this week's new music poll.

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Finneas Marries Claudia Sulewski With Billie Eilish Officiating

Finneas married longtime love Claudia Sulewski in California, with sister Billie Eilish officiating the ceremony.

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Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival Draws Massive Crowd: Highlights

The all-women festival, headlined by Rodrigo, raised $10M for women- and girls-focused charities, which Melinda French Gates doubled, bringing the final amount raised to $20M.

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KATSEYE Reveals Sophia’s Status for Wildworld Tour Dates

KATSEYE shares an update on Sophia Laforteza, confirming whether the group leader will join the upcoming Wildworld Tour dates in Europe and the U.K.

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Stars Gather at Grand Ole Opry for Dolly Parton Musical Tribute

The queen of country music died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her reps announced.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Donation Hits $20 Million

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields raised $10 million for women’s charities before Melinda French Gates doubled the total to $20 million.

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Melinda Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo Daisy Chain Fields $20 M Nonprofit

The philanthropist matched the $10 million that Rodrigo announced the festival had raised in support of women-focused organizations on Friday.

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Dolly Parton Tribute: Kacey Musgraves Sings 'Rainbow,' 'Here You Come'

Kacey Musgraves dedicated her emotional ballad "Rainbow," as well as a cover of "Here You Come Again," to Dolly Parton in Boston on Friday, Aug. 28.

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Harry Styles References Taylor Swift Madison Square Garden Wedding

“We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New York Knicks! And they also do weddings," the Grammy winner said during his Aug. 29 show.

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KATSEYE Makes Brief Daisy Chain Appearance Without Megan

KATSEYE made it to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival after all, but their appearance was short.

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Lil Nas X Reveals Mother’s Death

Lil Nas X is mourning the death of his mother, Tameka Hill.

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Nashville Airport to Be Renamed for Dolly Parton

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, days after her death.

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How Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Will Support Women Off Stage

THR hears the female forward music festival is expected to be shot largely by female photographers.

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Jelly Roll Clarifies Political Views, Regrets Grammys Comments

The singer-songwriter opened up about his beliefs during his final night guest hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after a Trump joke he made earlier in the week sparked backlash from conservatives.

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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Donates $10 Million to Nonprofits

“Daisy Chain Fields was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when we come together to support one another," Rodrigo said.

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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Raises $10 Million for Charity

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields has raised $10 million for charities supporting women and girls, as announced one day prior to the festival.

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Gladys Knight Plans 'Fewer Performances' Amid 'Next Stage of Career'

"I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era," the singer wrote in an Instagram post.

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Sheryl Crow, John Legend To Lead 'America's Tailgate On CBS' Special

Sheryl Crow and John Legend to headline the "America's Tailgate On CBS" primetime special kicking off the 2026-2027 NFL season on Labor Day (Sept. 7).

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Jelly Roll Completes ‘Kimmel’ Hosting Stint With Rousing Monologue

Jelly Roll says "the American dream should be for everybody" in final, rousing monologue for "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

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Grammy Museum’s Olivia Rodrigo Exhibit on Display During Grammy Voting

Will Grammy Museum’s Olivia Rodrigo Exhibit Boost Her Grammy Chances? It Can’t Hurt

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Ariana Grande Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at London Show

Ariana Grande paid tribute to Dolly Parton at The O2 during her London residency, playing a video of the country star's "I Will Always Love You."

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KATSEYE Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival

KATSEYE dropped out of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival, citing Megan's recent sprained ankle.

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