Music

Artists Beyoncé and Lizzo have altered or plan to alter recently released tracks after criticism the lyrics contained ableist language. LX News storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo spoke to sources in the music industry about how artists and their collaborators deal with sensitive topics, and whether the industry will make changes, like reviewing lyrics prior to a release.

Music mavens will gather at the August event, one that celebrates the wheeze-tastic wonder in a host of musically marvelous ways.

Reflecting on recent mass shootings, the singer explained that despite pressure from loyal fans to play what is called her “holy 14” songs, she won’t be playing the second single from her 1980 album Crimes of Passion.

Professor Louie Dean Valencia will be teaching a class exploring Harry Style’s music and the impact of the modern celebrity on today’s culture at Texas State University next spring.

The hit-making duo have signed up to get into a pressurized capsule tethered to a stratospheric balloon and perform some 20 miles above the Earth

The 36-year-old pop star is bringing out some of her classics as well as her newer work, including tracks from her 2020 dance album “Chromatica,” as well as the soundtracks for “A Star Is Born” and “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Musician Carlos Santana collapsed on stage in the middle of a concert Tuesday night in Michigan.

Here are five things to know about Houston rap star Megan Thee Stallion.

How are food deserts, concerts and lightbulbs related? LX News storyteller Cody Broadway connects the dots — touching on Farm Aid concerts, the growing problem of “food swamps” and the invention of the LED lightbulb.

Taylor Swift discussed her short film “All Too Well: The Short Film” at the Tribeca Festival on Saturday.

Taylor Swift is one of the most successful female artists of the decade, and well-known for her lyrical storytelling. Here are five things to know about this multi-talented singer-songwriter.

A new project by Johnny Depp will soon be arriving.

Justin Timberlake better put on his best suit and tie for this deal.

Have you ever seen a vinyl record get made? Early in the process, plastic bits get heated up into a “hockey puck” that then gets stamped with your favorite tracks. Hear from the owners of Welcome to 1979, a totally analog-capable Nashville studio that puts artists on vinyl; and staff at Hand Drawn Pressing, a record press in Addison, Texas.

It was an exciting night for a North Bay teenager, who is a drummer and got to get up on stage and play with Pearl Jam at their show in Oakland.

It was an exciting night for a North Bay teenager, who is a drummer. He got to get up on stage and play with legendary rock band Pearl Jam at their show in Oakland.

The rapper Kendrick Lamar released what some fans are calling a “barrier-breaking song” about accepting his transgender relatives.

Live Nation, the online ticket retailer, is selling $25 tickets for shows in the Bay Area featuring some of music’s biggest names.

Kendrick Lamar is releasing an album for the first time in five years: “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” is dropping next month.