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Born on August 4: Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds), pop perfection made in Liverpool

He was born in 1958 in Liverpool and was a cornerstone of Big in Japan and the Original Mirrors before forming the Lightning Seeds.

  • Aug 04, 2026 10:00

Born on August 3: James Hetfield, Metallica’s controversial frontman

A libertarian and gun enthusiast, Metallica’s singer and guitarist is a divisive figure. More than 40 years after his explosive debut, he’s still just as passionate about heavy metal…

  • Aug 03, 2026 00:00

Born on August 2: Butch Vig, Garbage’s multifaceted drummer

You might think there isn’t much to say about a rock drummer—in this case, Garbage’s drummer. And yet, nothing could be further from the truth!

  • Aug 02, 2026 10:00

American metal band Slipknot expels member after 28 years

After 28 years, Slipknot has parted ways with DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson (49). The musician found out on Friday afternoon that he had been permanently removed from the American metal band. This was reported by the celebrity news site TMZ, citing a source close to the band. Neither Slipknot nor Wilson has officially confirmed the news; the reasons for his dismissal also remain a mystery to the general public.

  • Aug 01, 2026 14:00

Born on August 1: Robert Cray, the blues in his blood…

The guitarist and singer, who was born in 1953 in Columbus, Georgia, ranks among the greatest blues musicians of his generation

  • Aug 01, 2026 12:00

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding: Couple put on a memorable show

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, held on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City in front of more than a thousand guests, continues to make headlines thanks to Jason Kelce’s juicy revelations.

  • Aug 01, 2026 10:41

Born on July 31: Jakie Quartz—When a single hit defines an entire career

Born Jacqueline Cuchet, the singer of “Mise au point” was born in 1955 in Paris.

  • Jul 31, 2026 10:00

Riviera 76: The forgotten “French Woodstock,” brought back to life by a documentary

Fifty years ago, Provence was set to host its own Woodstock-style festival. At the Paul-Ricard circuit in Le Castellet (Var), 350 hectares were transformed into a mecca for rock, jazz, and soul, with Joe Cocker, Betty Davis, Gil Scott-Heron, and Magma headlining. Fifty years later, the Riviera 76 festival remains one of the biggest fiascos in French music history...

  • Jul 30, 2026 14:00

Born on July 30: Kate Bush, the "Stranger Things" sensation

Released in 1985 and brought back into the spotlight by the Netflix series in 2022, Kate Bush’s hit “Running Up That Hill” hasn’t aged a bit...

  • Jul 30, 2026 11:00

Crime committed by D4vd: The story that has American showbiz on edge

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that the case against American singer D4vd—whose real name is David Anthony Burke—can proceed to trial. Prosecutors claim there is sufficient evidence for a jury to decide the case regarding the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposing body was found in September 2025 in the trunk of a Tesla linked to Burke.

  • Jul 29, 2026 13:00