The New York Times – Music:
Fans trying to purchase tickets to six of the pop superstar’s concerts faced long queues and technical issues before the company said that a new on-sale time would be announced.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Lil Uzi Vert and Olivia Rodrigo Oust Morgan Wallen From No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
After weeks of dominance on Billboard’s album and singles charts, the country superstar was bested by the rapper’s LP “Pink Tape” and the singer-songwriter’s track “Vampire.”
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Madonna Officially Postpones Celebration Tour
The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar’s global outing spotlighting her decades of hits will begin in October in Europe. “My focus now is my health,” she wrote on social media.
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Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye’ Final Tour
The New York Times – Music:
The band, which performed a “farewell” tour in 2003, will begin what’s billed as a last run of dates in September.
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Morgan Wallen Tops the Album Chart for a 15th Time
The New York Times – Music:
Young Thug opens at No. 2 and Peso Pluma at No. 3 as the country superstar continues to dominate the Billboard 200.
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Top Grammy Categories Are Returning to 8 Nominees, From 10
The New York Times – Music:
The event is also moving two competitions into its “general” field, adding three awards, and setting a new threshold for collaborators in album of the year.
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Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees
The New York Times – Music:
Live Nation and SeatGeek said they would show customers the full cost of concerts, after the White House’s complaints that “junk fees” for tickets and hotel stays can mislead consumers.
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Stray Kids Reach No. 1 (Again) With CD Sales, Not Streams
The New York Times – Music:
An array of collectible CD packages sent the K-pop octet to the top of the Billboard 200, while new releases by Jelly Roll, Enhypen and Foo Fighters open in the Top 10.
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Taylor Swift Halts Morgan Wallen’s Run at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
After 12 straight weeks at the top, the country star’s “One Thing at a Time” yields to Swift’s “Midnights,” which was reissued in expanded editions.