Music

George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself

Sarah Geledi

Trevor Smith

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: 'For Dear Life,' Samara Joy and Design Week

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art and disability at MCASD; Grammy-winning jazz at CCAE; World Design Experience at San Diego Design Week; Vanessa Rishel at Hill Street Country Club; Dracula on stage; Adams Avenue Street Fest and more.
National

JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

The Associated Press

Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
Shaboozey's hit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' is No. 1 again, and joins an elite club

Stephen Thompson

A 10th week at the top of the Billboard pop chart is quite an accomplishment. Before the 2000s, that was the rarest of feats. In the days of streaming though, it's become more common.
Watch the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards

Miguel Perez

Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.
Edgar Barrera leads the Latin Grammy nominations for the second year in a row

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Superstars like Bad Bunny, Karol G and Juan Luis Guerra racked up Latin Grammy nominations. But producers and songwriters got plenty of love, too.
Economy

So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?

Greg Rosalsky

Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.
Politics

More and more artists want Trump to stop using their music. They face a costly fight

Alana Wise

The White Stripes are the latest musical act to take the former president to court over using their songs in his reelection campaign.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after arrest for conspiracy and sex trafficking

Sidney Madden

The music mogul was arrested late Monday in New York and now faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution after months of civil lawsuits.
National

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Chandelis Duster

Rachel Treisman

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.