Author: Rap Hooks

Morgan Wallen brought out another surprise guest for the walk-out moment at the opening night of his I’m the Problem tour stop in Cleveland.

The 32-year-old country star made a dramatic entrance during the first of two sold-out shows at Huntington Bank Stadium on Friday (Aug. 15), flanked by Kid Rock, 54, who wore a statement-making fur coat with the word “Cowboy” emblazoned across the back.

The moment was captured in a clip shared on Wallen’s Instagram, soundtracked fittingly by Rock’s 1999 anthem “Cowboy.” In the video, the two artists greet each other backstage as Rock shows off his signature style — a wide-brimmed hat, black sunglasses, white tank top and blue jeans — before heading toward the stage together. The clip ends with Wallen embracing Rock and greeting the roaring Cleveland crowd.

“Cowboy, baby,” Wallen captioned the post.

Wallen’s walk-out moments have become a signature feature of his live shows, often featuring surprise celebrity guests like Drake, Travis Kelce, Troy Aikman, David Spade, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.

Earlier this year, Rock spoke about his connection to Wallen during an episode of Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. When asked about the song “Still Somethin’,” from his 2022 album Bad Reputation, Rock revealed that Wallen had co-written the track alongside Mitchell Tenpenny, Andy Albert and Jordan Schmidt.

“This is before Morgan Wallen blew up. I remember somehow I got a demo of it, I can’t remember what, and I just couldn’t get over the voice on it,” Rock said. “I was like, ‘Who the f—k is singing this demo?’ It was Morgan Wallen.”

Since then, the two artists have struck up a friendship. During Wallen’s Houston show in June, he was spotted wearing a Kid Rock T-shirt while walking out alongside Drake and baseball legend Roger Clemens.

Wallen’s latest album, I’m the Problem, has been on a hot streak, recently scoring its 10th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Watch Wallen’s walk-out with Kid Rock on Instagram here.

Liam Gallagher has announced he will no longer be throwing his tambourine or maracas into the crowd during Oasis concerts, citing safety concerns after multiple fan injuries.

The decision comes amid the Britpop band’s highly anticipated Live ’25 reunion tour, its outing first 16 years. Liam and his brother Noel Gallagher launched the tour with shows in Cardiff, Wales, in July, followed by performances in Manchester and London.

Earlier this week, during a trio of shows at Edinburgh, Scotland’s Murrayfield Stadium, Liam broke the news to fans that the tradition of tossing percussion instruments into the audience had officially been banned.

“I can’t throw my tambourine out tonight or my maracas I’ve been told not to,” the lead singer said, according to The Sun. ““I’m not being tight or anything like that. Do you know what I mean?”

He continued, “I’ve just been told, ‘Don’t do any of that s-t anymore,’ because you don’t know how to behave yourselves. You keep pinching each other on your nipples and ears and f-king s-t like that and kneeing each other in the bollocks.”

The announcement follows a recent incident at London’s Wembley Stadium, where a 42-year-old woman was injured after catching Liam’s maracas. The woman initially caught the instrument but was then tackled by two men who wrestled it away from her, according to The Metro UK. She later shared photos of her injuries with British media outlets.

This is not the first troubling incident during the Live ’25 tour. Earlier this month, a fan died after falling during another Wembley concert.

Oasis will perform the first of two shows at Dublin’s Croke Park on Saturday (Aug. 16) before heading to North America for stops at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Aug. 24–25, followed by stops in Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.

Charli XCX is officially closing the chapter on her Brat era.

On Friday (Aug. 15), the 33-year-old pop star delivered the final headlining performance in support of her blockbuster album Brat at the One Universe Festival in Gwacheon-si, South Korea.

To mark the occasion, Charli — who married The 1975’s George Daniel in July — surprised fans with a cryptic message and later shared a teaser for her next creative endeavor.

“Please don’t let it be over,” read a message on a massive video screen behind her as she strutted across the stage.

Shortly after the performance, she took to Instagram to share a photo of the dramatic moment, along with a short clip featuring a film slate teasing her upcoming A24 project The Moment — a film based on an original concept by Charli herself.

The English singer-songwriter dominated last summer with the release of her sixth studio album, Brat, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, her highest position to date. With its viral lime-green cover, club-ready production, and unexpected influence on the 2024 U.S. presidential race, Brat catapulted Charli from cult favorite to full-fledged pop icon.

Now, following the success of the album and its accompanying tour, the singer appears to be shifting her focus to film. In addition to The Moment, she’s set to star in and produce an upcoming film from acclaimed Japanese horror director Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse). Her growing list of on-screen roles also includes the upcoming erotic thriller I Want Your Sex, alongside Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman; the satirical drama Sacrifice, with Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy; and the fantasy adaptation 100 Nights of Hero.

Outside of her music career, Charli tied the knot with The 1975’s drummer Daniel in an intimate ceremony on July 19, attended by close friends and family at London’s Hackney Town Hall. “did something,” she captioned a series of photos on Instagram from the ceremony. The couple announced their engagement in July 2023.

Check out Charli’s Instagram post following her last Brat gig below.

Oasis is back at No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart as the first leg of their Live ‘25 reunion tour comes to a close in Dublin, Ireland this weekend (Aug. 15).

Time Flies… 1994-2009, the group’s era-spanning singles collection first released in 2010, returns to the summit for its second non-consecutive week this year and third overall. There’s success for two of their studio albums, too, as 1995’s (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Lands at No. 3 and 1994 debut Definitely Maybe closes at No. 7. 

The Gallagher brothers will play a pair of shows in the Irish capital this weekend, rounding off the U.K. and Ireland leg of their comeback jaunt. The show will head to North America next week, kicking off at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on Aug. 24.

mgk, formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly, secures the week’s highest new entry with seventh studio album, Lost Americana. The spot gives him his third top 10 LP, and matches his previous high with 2022’s Mainstream Sellout. 

After leading during the midweeks, Wrexham’s The Royston Club end the week at No. 4 with Songs For The Spine. It gives the indie band a new high, having previously peaked at No. 16 in 2023 with debut album Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars. They also top the Official Record Store Chart and Official Vinyl Albums Chart following an extensive in-store tour through record shops.

Alex Warren’s You’ll Be Alright, Kid holds steady at No. 5, while Gunna lands a third top 10 LP with his new collection The Last Wun finishing at No. 9.

There’s nothing like fall in Central Park, especially when your excursion is soundtracked by a load of beloved DJs.

To wit, festival brand We Belong Here has announced the lineup for its second edition in Central Park, happening at Wollman Rink on Oct. 10-12.

Lane 8, Porter Robinson and Nora En Pure will headline each of the three nights, with the rest of the lineup featuring a DJ set from Neil Frances, a DJ set from Sultan & Shephard, Wax Motif, Klingande, Nicky Elisabeth, VNSSA and more. See the complete lineup below. Tickets for the fest go on sale Aug. 22.

“As we return to Central Park for a second year, our focus has been listening to the feedback and ideas of our community on ways to make year two stand out and evolve, while still preserving the most beloved elements of the debut edition,” We Belong Here co-founder Justin Dauman says in a statement. “From last year’s success, we’re thrilled to have launched our Scholarship Program with Scratch Academy in New York. These scholarships give aspiring DJs access to education and mentorship, regardless of financial situation. Knowing there is a greater impact makes this year’s gathering all the more special – every person that attends is helping to change someone’s life through music education.”

We Belong Here Central Park is the second edition of the festival happening in the city this fall. Happening Oct. 305, We Belong Here Brooklyn will feature headliners Gordo, Elderbrook and Carl Cox, along with a DJ set by MGMT, Prospa, Sidepiece and more. Tickets are on sale now.