Ed Sheeran, who is out of his isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 and will appear as the musical guest on SNL Saturday night (Nov. 6) as planned, spoke about his diagnosis and recent recovery in a new interview with Howard Stern. The singer-songwriter explained the timeline of his experience with COVID-19 and said that […]

As news continues to emerge from Houston about the deadly crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival, musicians are taking to social media to send prayers to the victims and their loved ones. At least eight people died and hundreds more were injured as Scott performed the final set at the festival’s opening night on

Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Peña is warning that the death toll could rise following the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival on Friday night (Nov. 5). At press time, eight people died and about 300 were injured as Scott performed the closing set during the festival’s opening night at NRG Park in Houston, with fans

During a news conference Saturday (Nov. 6) about the tragedy that claimed eight lives during Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Friday (Nov. 5) night, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner confirmed a report about an officer receiving a needle prick from an unknown person. “We do have a report of a security officer, according to the

On Friday (Nov. 5), Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival ended in tragedy when crowd compression and panic lead to a “mass casualty” event in which eight people lost their lives and 300 sustained injuries. Writer Mark Elibert, who was present at the festival, shares his on-the-ground impressions of the event. As told to Dan Rys. When

On Saturday (Nov. 6) morning, Travis Scott released a statement in wake of the tragedy that took place during his set at Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday (Nov. 5) night, during which eight people died and 300 were injured. “I am absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has shared a statement following the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Friday night (Nov. 5). In an interview with The New York Times on Saturday, Turner promised there would be a “thorough review and investigation” of the devastating Live Nation-produced event, which left eight festival-goers dead and about 300

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Jhay Cortez’s RIAA-certified Timelezz  After three sold-out nights at the iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico — with over 45,000 people in attendance across

After the first day of Astroworld Festival left eight dead and 300 injured on Friday (Nov. 5), representatives for the festival have confirmed that the second day of Travis Scott’s Houston festival is canceled in lieu of the tragedy. “Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight – especially those we lost and their

At least eight people died and more than 300 were injured during a mass stampede at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Friday (Nov. 5) night in Houston at NRG Park. Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Peña confirmed the casualties during a late press conference, calling it “a tragic night” for the city. He estimated the