Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Bamonte is featured on a number of The Cure's albums, including 1992's “Wish.”
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7 incredible Bay Area things to do this holiday weekend
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Bay Area arts: 16 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend and beyond
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Jillian Lauren teases new book after California cop shooting, split from Weezer bassist
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After 50 years, this acclaimed tribute act is doing something new
"Rain -- A Beatles Christmas Tribute" mixed Fab Four favorites with Christmas classics at the...
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World’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist performs 9 Bay Area shows
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End of an era: Famous people who died in 2025
David Lynch, George Foreman, Ozzy Osbourne, Diane Keaton, Dick Cheney, Hulk Hogan, Val Kilmer and...
Berkeley chorus, orchestra to start their 60th year with Verdi’s ‘Requiem’
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Top 10 albums of 2025: This great pop artist takes top prize once again
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Rapper features East Bay high schools in music videos for Bay Area anthem
LaRussell featured high school students from across the East Bay in what will be a...
Review: Classic rock legend thrills fans during hit-heavy solo show
Beach Boys legend Al Jardine, who also spent years touring with the Brian Wilson band,...
7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Dec. 19-21
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Bay Area arts: 11 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend
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Still missing homeland, Iranian singer Sadegh Nojouki forges career in U.S.
Now based in L.A., Nojouki will perform in San Jose concert run by Diaspora Arts...
Bay Area rock legend wants you to buy his 1989 Toyota Celica Convertible
Dead Kennedys punk rock legend Jello Biafra is auctioning off his car to support his...
Panto in the Presidio returns with a sing-along ‘Peter Pan’
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Review: ‘Housemaid’ serves up thrills, chills and bloody satire
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Christmas music: 5 cool new songs to add to your Dec. 25 playlist
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New Year’s Eve 2025: The 11 coolest concerts to see on Dec. 31 in Bay Area
Molly Tuttle, Primus, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Fantastic Negrito, High On Fire among New Year's...
Last chance of the year to see KPop Demon Hunters group sing ‘Golden’ live
The singers behind the insanely popular KPop Demon Hunters hit “Golden” will sing live one...
‘High Fidelity’: 7 things you didn’t know about this awesome film
John Cusack participated in a Q&A after a screening of his "High Fidelity" film at...
Did Hugh Jackman’s Sutton Foster romance result in Golden Globes snub?
Jackman's 'nice guy' persona took a hit after he left his longtime wife for his...
‘An Italian Christmas’ concert is coming to the Hammer stage
Tenor Pasquale Esposito will perform songs from his new holiday CD
Mystery of how 50 Cent got Diddy docuseries footage may be solved
Sean "Diddy" Combs' videographer has helped clear up the mystery of how Netflix obtained footage...
Is John Mayer finally ‘ready to settle down’ amid Kat Stickler romance?
John Mayer has finally reached the point where he's "ready to settle down" as the...
Music star talks beloved Christmas tradition and why he might step away
"If I were to walk away from it, I wouldn’t walk away from it lightly,"...
Kelly Osbourne slam critics amid dramatic weight loss following dad’s death
The 41-year-old is hitting back at the online chatter surrounding her dramatic weight loss, saying...
Snoop Dogg joins Team USA as first-ever honorary coach for the Olympics
Lifelong sports fan Snoop Dogg has officially joined Team USA, being named its first-ever honorary coach...
7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend
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Bay Area arts: 14 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend
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Beyoncé to co-chair Met Gala after decade away from fashion’s biggest night
After a decade away from Fashion's Biggest Night, Beyoncé will co-chair the Met Gala, which...
Taylor Swift “Nazi” theory driven by bot-like accounts and trolls: report
Internet buzz accusing Taylor Swift of promoting white supremacy with "The Life of a Showgirl"...
The Independence Networks gives adult students with disabilities the opportunity to become the teacher
Students work with one of the program's instructors to develop their own course.
Rapper ChaiBenjii4 appears poised to beat his Oakland murder case
ChaiBenjii4 pleaded no contest to a gun charge and prosecutors are dropping the murder case...
Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy’s last words to her
Sharon Osbourne is sharing Ozzy's tender last words to her, just before his fatal heart...
BottleRock Napa Valley holiday presale tickets go on sale this week
Here's how to get BottleRock Napa Valley holiday presale passes.
Last chance to visit popular Bay Area music club before it closes
Get tickets to see Kellie Fuller, Mike Greensill Trio, Brian Culbertson, Anuhea and more at...
Grand jury hears head of D4vd’s record label testify in Celeste Rivas case
A grand jury on Monday heard the head of D4vd's record label explain why he...
Opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death in California home, son arrested
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death inside his L.A.-area home on Monday....
Is Cher getting ready to marry this Oakland-born rapper and producer?
Engagement rumors are once again swirling around the singer and actor
Vocal group Kitka releases new album and readies ‘Wintersongs’ tour
Bay Area-based women's choir bringing Wintersongs concert to venues across the Bay Area.
Shaquille O’Neal announces his big Bay Area plans for Super Bowl week
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Here’s the perfect Christmas gift for big Beatles fans
Get tickets to see Rain do its Beatles Christmas tribute show at Golden Gate Theatre...
Raul Malo dies at 60; frontman of the Mavericks
His expansive guitar style and broad vocal range gave the genre-defying band its defining sound.
Taylor Swift takes over LA with Swifties speculating what it means
The Disney+ branded photo op promotes the pop star's docuseries “The End of an Era”...
Forrest Frank brings Jesus Generation Tour to Oakland, Sacramento
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Thank goodness: This Rock Hall of Famer is coming back to Bay Area
Get tickets for David Byrne, the legendary Talking Heads leader, whose concert tour hits Frost...
This unusual concert triple-header is heading to your town
Get tickets to Toto, Christopher Cross, Romantics concert tour at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View,...
San Jose City Hall goes psychedelic to honor Grateful Dead concert
The legendary band's first gig under that name was at an "acid test" held at...
Holiday arts 2025: ‘Nutcrackers?’ Why, yes, the Bay Area has a few
The ballet with a rich Bay Area history is presented in a wide variety of...
Art Boutiki’s closing is bad news for all Bay Area music lovers
The popular music hall is set to close its doors after a New Years Eve...
Bay Area natives snag Grammy nomination for Doechii’s ‘Anxiety’ music video
The video, which was released on April 18, has amassed 58 million views to date.
Sasha Berliner riding wave of success back to Bay Area
Vibraphonist sets series of local gigs through January.
‘Country Ever After’ star Criscilla Anderson announces her own death at age 45
The reality TV personality and ex-wife of country music crooner Coffey Anderson announced her own...
StubHub promised a refund after an emergency — but where’s my $2,561?
After offering a refund, the company back-tracked and refused to return the money. Find out...
Multiplatinum pop star set to headline big Super Bowl concert
Here's how to win tickets to see the Post Malone Super Bowl Bud Light concert...
Spain, Netherlands among at least 4 countries sitting out Eurovision 2026 after decision on Israel
The feel-good pop music gala that draws more than 100 million viewers every year has...
Guitar Wars opens new shop that brings rare retail to downtown San Jose
Guitar Wars has opened a new store in a lively downtown San Jose district, planning...
Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead fans definitely should check out this band
Gilmour Project concert featured Pink Floyd songs, plus some Grateful Dead and a Steve Cropper...
7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend
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Bay Area arts: 9 cool shows, events and concerts to catch this week
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Poorstacy’s girlfriend arrested at hotel where rapper died by suspected suicide
The girlfriend of recording artist Poorstacy was arrested at the same Florida hotel where the...
Weezer bassist’s wife Jillian Lauren files for divorce after LAPD-involved shooting
Author Jillian Lauren has filed for divorce from Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, nearly 8 months...
Steve Cropper dies at 84; legendary musician co-wrote ‘(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay’ and played with Booker T. and the M.G.’s
The guitar great's name was immortalized in the 1967 smash "Soul Man," and he appeared...
Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas
Fans also receive a gift bag with items like a taquero hat and a calendar.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time.
A thumping, multisensory museum show examines West Asian rave culture
An exhibit at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum features visiting DJs, glitter-robots and a demonstration...
Family disputes rapper Poorstacy died by suicide, suggests foul play: report
Rapper Poorstacy's death is reportedly being considered a suicide, but some members of his family...
Burna Boy offers to pay funeral costs for victims killed in Stockton shooting
The Nigerian singer-songwriter known as Burna Boy will foot the funeral expenses for all four...
Review: Rock history delivered with attitude in ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
Play with music depicts a day when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and...
Miley Cyrus engaged to Maxx Morando: report
Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Maxx Morando are believed to be engaged after the pop star...
Diddy says Netflix docuseries is ‘shameful’ and uses unauthorized footage
"Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece," representatives for Combs told the Daily News...
Viral prison photos of Diddy are AI-generated, rep says
Viral images circulating online that appear to show Sean “Diddy” Combs in prison with fellow...
Rapper Poorstacy is dead at 26 of suspected suicide: report
Poorstacy, also known as Carlito Milfort, was reportedly staying in a hotel with a woman...
Holiday arts 2025: These 11 classical concerts to bring joy to the season
Concerts range from 'Messiahs' to carols to traditional Celtic tunes.
Oakland Interfaith Choir celebrates huge milestone with busy December
The revered choir and its various branches set for a trio of holiday concerts.
Popular classic rock acts team up for major tour that kicks off in 2026
Here's how to get tickets for Styx, Chicago concert tour stop at Toyota Pavilion at...
Amy Lee brings Evanescence world concert tour to Bay Area
Here's how to get tickets to see Amy Lee and Evanescence in concert at Shoreline...
Paul Anka confirms Ava Gardner’s claims about Frank Sinatra’s manhood
Anka shares some interesting insights about Sinatra, based on experiences they shared as members of...
Award-winning pop star to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
Charlie Puth, Coco Jones and Brandi Carlile will perform at the Super Bowl at Levi's...
San Jose Jazz awards grants to local musicians
Jazz Aid Fund intended to stimulate creation of new work.
Review: Is Sarah McLachlan’s voice still better than ice cream?
Sarah McLachlan supports new album Better Broken during concert tour stop at Masonic in San...
How a homegrown Bay Area artist finds success in Knocksmith Magazine
Shaun "Shauny B' Smith talks music, culture and his locally produced entertainment magazine.
7 incredible Bay Area things to do Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 28-30
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From iconic classical works to topical comedy and a Sheila E. homecoming -- there is...
3 charged with murder in LA fatal shooting of Latin music artist Delarosa
The men were accused of firing shots into a car containing three people after demanding...
Los Angeles officials at odds over Celeste Rivas’ remains, cops put security hold on case
Los Angeles authorities are at odds as they shed light on the death of Celeste...
50 Cent’s long-awaited Diddy documentary sets release date, drops teaser
Fiddy has finally made good on his promise to expose Diddy two years after announcing...
Vans Warped Tour announces 2026 schedule with global expansion
Tickets for the Long Beach addition will go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November...
Jennifer Lopez performs for Donald Trump Jr. and others at Indian billionaire’s wedding
Lopez fans pushed back at the idea that the singer 'performed for' Trump's oldest son.
Latin singer Delarosa, 22, shot dead in Los Angeles
Maria De La Rosa was one of three victims sitting in a car that came...
East Bay rapper Lil T1mmy charged with human trafficking after alleged teen victim robbed lingerie store
The girl robbed an Oakland lingerie store at knifepoint, but in the end police determined...
The 10 best new Christmas music albums for 2025 holiday season
It's time to turn up the Christmas music, thanks to seasonal offerings from Brad Paisley,...
San Jose stakes claim as home of 1st official Grateful Dead concert
Sixty years later, San Jose officials will unveil a plaque celebrating the connection with the...
7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Nov. 21-23
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Bay Area arts: 10 cool concerts and shows to catch this weekend
From a beloved holiday dance show to an acclaimed youth choir's concert, there is a...
Django Allstars bring their renowned Gypsy jazz back to Northern California
New York-based band is in its second decade of celebrating Django Reinhardt's distinctive guitar sound.