Listen up, music fans.
From must-see concerts to upcoming releases, reunions and more, we’re breaking down the hottest music news and events happening from Los Angeles to New York each month.
Follow along for the latest highlights featuring artists and bands across all genres.
March
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and more ‘Queens’ team up for tour
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills are uniting for a once-in-a-lifetime tour.
Announced on March 18, “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” will celebrate the R&B icons’ decades-long music careers featuring hits including “Ain’t Nobody,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Never Knew Love Like This Before.”
The first leg begins May 9 in Las Vegas and ends June 1 in Indianapolis, with stops in Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Nashville, among other cities, in between.
A second leg is expected to be announced this summer.
“Sharing the stage with my amazing sisters is an absolute honor,” Khan said in a statement. “Music is about connection, and this will be a celebration of the joy, power and love that it brings to us all.”
“I am so excited to join these icons, who I call sisters, on this tour! It’s going to be something special. And I can’t wait to see everyone there,” LaBelle added.
Tickets go on sale March 21 at 10 a.m. local time on BlackPromotersCollective.com.
Ariana Grande announces ‘Eternal Sunshine’ deluxe edition
Ariana Grande announced on March 10 that she will release a deluxe edition of her 2024 album, “Eternal Sunshine,” in honor of its first anniversary.
“Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead” will drop on March 28 and features nine bonus tracks: six brand-new songs plus remixes of “Yes, And?,” “Supernatural” and “The Boy Is Mine”
The original project was nominated for best pop vocal album at the 2025 Grammy Awards in February but lost to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet.”
Jennie’s debut solo album surpasses 450K pre-orders
K-pop superstar Jennie’s debut solo album, “Ruby,” has already surpassed 450,000 global pre-orders.
Columbia Records announced the news in a press release on March 4, three days before the release of the 15-track project, which includes collaborations with Childish Gambino, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa and more artists.
Jennie’s pre-order lineup includes signed CD box sets with T-shirts and hoodies as well as postcards, stickers and other products.
The Blackpink member released the album’s lead single, “Mantra,” last year followed by “Love Hangover” featuring Fike and “ExtraL” with rising rapper Doechii.
February
Rising country star Max McNown plays Irving Plaza
Max McNown played back-to-back shows at Irving Plaza in New York City.
The rising country star performed his hits, including “A Lot More Free” and “Turned Into Missing You,” at the Union Square venue on Feb. 11 and 12.
McNown was originally booked for the 575-seat Bowery Ballroom but managed to sell it out, so he moved the concerts to Irving Plaza, which accommodates upwards of 1,000 people.
The Nashville-based singer got his start busking in California before breaking out in 2023.
McNown released his sophomore album, “Night Diving,” on Jan. 24, and Kelly Clarkson recently covered his viral song “A Lot More Free” on her talk show.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA extend joint tour after Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are extending their Grand National Tour.
The longtime collaborators added four North American dates and 13 European shows to their joint trek on Feb. 10, the day after they co-headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.
The summer stops include Toronto and Washington, DC, as well as Amsterdam, Paris, London and Rome.
Presales start Feb. 12 before the general sale Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. local time on grandnationaltour.com.
The announcement came the morning after Lamar and SZA — who first announced their tour in December 2024 — performed their hits “Luther” and “All the Stars” at the NFL championship game in New Orleans.
During the 13-minute show, the rapper reignited his feud with Drake by including his Grammy-winning diss track “Not Like Us” in his setlist.
January
Katy Perry announces US leg of ‘Lifetimes’ tour
Katy Perry announced on Jan. 27 that she is bringing her “Lifetimes” tour to the US.
The pop star’s American leg begins May 7 at Toyota Center in Houston and also includes stops at the United Center in Chicago (May 12), T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (May 17), Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (July 15), TD Garden in Boston (Aug. 8), Madison Square Garden in New York City (Aug. 11) and Kaseya Center in Miami (Aug. 23), among other venues.
In addition to performing tracks from her latest album, “143,” Perry will treat fans to “all of her hits, drawing from her extensive catalog,” according to a Live Nation press release.
Tickets for the US dates will be available starting with Citi and Verizon presales Jan. 28. An artist presale launches Jan. 29 followed by the general sale Jan. 31.
Performers announced for 2025 Grammys
The Recording Academy announced in early January that the 67th annual Grammy Awards will still go on as planned following the devastating wildfires that ravaged through Los Angeles.
While fans will have to wait to see who takes home the most prestigious awards, music’s biggest night is certainly shaping up to be one fans won’t want to miss. Page Six has learned that Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter will all be taking the stage at the Crypto.com Arena to perform on Feb. 2.
Other performers include Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Raye, Shakira and Teddy Swims.
Meanwhile, Trevor Noah will return to host the annual awards show for the fifth consecutive year.
See the full list of nominees here.
Morgan Wallen announces ‘I’m the Problem’ album and tour
Morgan Wallen announced on Jan. 24 that his fourth studio album will be titled “I’m the Problem.”
To celebrate, the country music superstar also unveiled 19 dates for his “I’m the Problem” tour, which will kick off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston and stop at cities including Miami, Seattle and Toronto.
A rotating lineup of guests such as Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett will join Wallen on the road throughout the trek.
“We made so many lifelong memories on the ‘One Night at a Time’ world tour, and I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for my fans and the way they showed up each night,” the “Love Somebody” crooner said in a statement.
“As I’ve been working on new music, it has inspired me to get back on the road and share these new songs with each of you on the ‘I’m the Problem’ tour. See y’all there.”
Presale tickets are available Jan. 30 before the general sale begins Jan. 31. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Morgan Wallen Foundation supporting programs for youth in sports and music.
Star-studded lineup announced for LA’s FireAid benefit event
The music industry is coming together to help raise money for Los Angeles.
Following the devastating wildfires that ravaged through Southern California in early January, the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum have teamed up to host a FireAid benefit event on Jan. 30.
The one-night-only bash will kick off at 6 p.m. PT and features a star-studded lineup of performers who will take the stage at both venues. The concerts will help raise money to rebuild communities devastated by the wildfires, while also supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters.
Those taking part in the star-studded production include Billie Eilish and Finneas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and Tate McRae. Additionally, Dave Matthews and John Mayer will perform together for the first time.
We hear additional guests (along with the lineups for each venue) will be announced in the coming days. Tickets for both shows will be available for purchase starting Jan. 22 at noon PT on Ticketmaster.
For non-local fans hoping to watch the show and help with donations, FireAid will also be broadcast by Select AMC Theatres and streamed live on Apple Music and the Apple TV app, along with Max, iHeartRadio, Netflix, Paramount+ and Prime Video, among others. Visit fireaidla.org for more information.
Taylor Swift, the Eagles and more make charitable donations to LA’s wildfire relief efforts
A number of bands and artists are giving back to the community to assist in rebuilding Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift — who has a history of donating to victims of natural disasters — revealed on her Instagram Stories on Jan. 16 that she donated an undisclosed amount of money to various charities helping in relief efforts, including the California Community Foundation Fund, Greater Los Angeles Education Relief, Habitat for Humanity and MusiCares.
“The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see the stories unfold,” the singer wrote. “So much suffering, loss and destruction. As so many embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild.”
Others helping out include rock band the Eagles and Beyoncé, who each donated $2.5 million to LA’s FireAid benefit event and the LA Fire Relief Fund, respectively; The Weeknd, who granted $1 million to relief efforts; and Jennifer Lopez, who has contributed “countless” items from her own closet to those affected by the wildfires.
LA-based musicians have also been helping volunteer across Southern California. Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Dave Grohl and more have all been spotted dropping off donations and serving food to the first responders who’ve been tirelessly battling the blazes.
Grammys to proceed as planned with ‘a renewed sense of purpose’ after LA wildfires
The 2025 Grammys will still take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 2.
The Recording Academy announced on Jan. 13 that the annual awards show will “proceed as planned” following the tragic wildfires that swept through various parts of Southern California in early January.
“This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” a statement from Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt read in part.
“In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort and unite like nothing else. The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community, but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines the great city of Los Angeles.”
Several events surrounding music’s biggest night have been canceled, however, including the annual star-studded parties hosted by Sony, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and BMG.
The following events are still taking place as pre-celebrations to the 67th annual Grammy Awards:
- Friday, Jan. 31: MusiCares Persons Of The Year Charity Gala honoring the Grateful Dead
- Saturday, Feb. 1: Special Merit Awards Ceremony & Grammy Nominees Reception and Clive Davis’ & the Recording Academy’s Pre-Grammy Fundraising Event
Ahead of the ceremony, the Recording Academy teamed up with MusiCares. Together they’ve raised and pledged “more than $2 million in emergency aid to music professionals affected by the wildfires,” a press release from Jan. 15 stated. More information can be found at musicares.org.
Live Nation is also helping out performing musicians, live music crew and live music industry workers affected by the recent wildfires. Page Six has learned that The Crew Nation Global Relief Fund is committing $1 million to assist those in need.
“LA is home to so many who help make live music possible,” Michael Rapino, President & CEO of Live Nation Entertainment, said in a statement. “And Crew Nation is continuing its core mission of helping this hardworking community through unforeseen hardship.”
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