The Grammy award-winning hip-hop group ‘The Roots’ celebrates its 18th year of The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The festival is a Philadelphia staple that, unofficially, yet officially, kicks off summer every year at The Mann in Fairmount Park. The two-day event offers the city an impressive lineup of musical artists and vendors for attendees to enjoy.
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Janet Jackson at Resorts World: A Rhythm Reset and Legacy in Motion
Thank you to AEG and Janet’s incredible management and publicist, via the introduction, facilitated by Joanne Juele of AEG Presents for Resorts World Las Vegas, for the warm welcome. I had the pleasure and honor of attending the final night of Janet Jackson’s May 2025 residency on May 28th — and what a night it was.
BottleRock Napa Valley 2025 wrapped its 12th edition with all the sun-soaked elegance and sonic swagger the Bay Area has come to expect.
Grand National Vibes: Kendrick Lamar’s SoFi Takeover with SZA and a Surprise from Justin Bieber
On Friday night, SoFi Stadium transformed into a buzzing epicenter of music and energy as Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour took over Los Angeles. The anticipation was electric—fans of all ages and backgrounds filled the massive venue, ready to witness a night that would be etched into the city’s musical history.
xikers Leave Their Mark on LA—A Grand Finale of Chaos, Choreo, and Connection
Closing out the North American leg of their ‘Road to XY: Enter the Gate’ world tour, xikers reunited as a full 10-member group to deliver a high-energy, loud, rowdy, and truly unforgettable performance at The Novo in Los Angeles.
J-pop Group BE:FIRST Answers “Who is BE:FIRST?” on Their First-Ever North American Tour
J-pop group BE:FIRST set out to answer the question “Who is BE:FIRST?” — the theme of their world tour — and we got to catch them on the North American leg in Los Angeles at the iconic Novo theater.
K-Pop’s Biggest Names Unite in LA for SMTOWN’s 30th Anniversary
SMTOWN, one of Korea’s most iconic music festivals hosted by SM Entertainment — home to legendary K-pop groups like aespa, EXO, NCT, and Red Velvet — returned to Los Angeles for the first time in 13 years for the second time ever.
Wango Tango 2025: Where K-Pop, C-Pop, and Global Icons Intertwined Shore and Stage
With our feet planted in the sand and some of the best weather Los Angeles has seen all year, iHeartRadio’s iconic 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango Festival, presented by Fiji Airways, arrived just in time.
Concert Review: Smino’s Kountry Kousins Tour Brings Soul, Style, and St. Louis Flavor to the Shrine
On Thursday, May 1st, the historic Shrine Auditorium/ Expo Hall in Los Angeles, just across the street from USC, came alive with the unique sound and soulful swagger of Smino as he brought his Kountry Kousins Tour to town. As someone who has grown up attending shows at this legendary venue, I can confidently say this was one of the most creatively staged and musically tight performances I’ve seen there.
Exclusive Interview: LU KALA Talks About New EP, Headline Tour, and Future Plans
LU KALA is a Congolese-Canadian songstress currently based in LA. Her highly anticipated EP has finally been released, and fans are calling it their new summer album.