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The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.”

Ticketmaster apologized but the bad blood had already been sowed. And now fans — and politicians — have started acting on it.

Ticketmaster has come under fire for breaking down amid a mad rush for Taylor Swift concert tickets. Here’s what we know.

Kendrick Lamar came away with the second-most nominations, with eight. Adele and Brandi Carlile both received seven nods. Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Future, DJ Khaled, The-Dream and mastering engineer Randy Merrill each picked up six.

Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he’s taken home the night’s top honor.

Carter, the younger brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, performed as an opening act for Britney Spears as well as his brother’s boy band, and recorded several hits including “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “I Want Candy.”

Takeoff was the youngest member of the rap trio from suburban Atlanta that also featured his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset. They first broke through with the massive hit “Versace.”

His talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal.

The company faced pressure to cut ties with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, with celebrities and others on social media urging Adidas to act.

Coolio died at the Los Angeles home of a friend, longtime manager Jarez Posey told The Associated Press. The cause was not immediately clear.

A day before Lizzo’s public performance, she spent a private afternoon at the Library of Congress, playing several flutes from its impressive collection.

Preferences may change over time, but research shows that people tend to be especially fond of music from their adolescent years.

The FBI surveilled the Monkees in the 1960s. The made-for-TV band’s only remaining living member wants to know more.

Pop-folk singer Jewel said over the weekend that her tour bus caught fire in a hotel parking lot but no one was injured and a “hero” driver proved instrumental.

The rocker’s fans are experiencing sticker shock thanks to Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing policy, which uses an algorithm to adjust prices in real time according to supply and demand.

The rock veteran has a few things to say about dealing with critics and living a life you’re happy with, whether or not you’re a rock star.

The former football player turned award-winning musician will play back-to-back shows at the Alaska Airlines Center, and fish for salmon.

Fairbanks rapper Alaska Redd’s new album “O.G.A.R.” was released earlier this year, and he’s slated to perform this month in Delta Junction and his hometown.

The Dry Bar Comedy Tour stems from the popular online series “Comedy for Everyone,” which is now being adapted into live performances.

Electronic dance music and hip-hop were featured at the energetic Sundown Solstice event an organizer said was years in the making.

Craigie plays Thursday in Talkeetna, followed by a pair of weekend shows in Hope.

Opening in Tulsa next week, the Bob Dylan Center will make public more than 100,000 artifacts from one of the greatest living artists.

“American Idol” winner Chayce Beckham and “America’s Got Talent” champ Darci Lynne are among the artists set to perform.