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U2 is marking its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades since the Irish rock band came together in Dublin. Fans and music outlets are revisiting the group's journey from post-punk beginnings to global stadium success, with Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. widely praised for their enduring partnership.
- 2Rock icon to miss Hall of Fame induction amid cancer battle●Rock icon’s cancer battle will keep her from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
A rock icon will not attend her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction because she is battling cancer, according to reports. The news has prompted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians, who are wishing her a full recovery while celebrating her long-awaited recognition by the Hall even in her absence.
- 3Thai Metal Teen Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent▼Nene Royal, a Metal-Loving Teen from Thailand, Won 'America's Got Talent.' A Rock Album Is Next
Nene Royal, a teenager from Thailand known for her love of metal music, has won America's Got Talent. Following her victory, she says a rock album is next. The win marks a rare mainstream breakthrough for a young metal performer on a major US talent show, and fans are following news of her planned recording career.
- 4Rock world reels from five deaths in a single week●Rock music world stunned by 5 deaths in a week. Here’s the latest
Five figures from the rock music world have died within the span of one week, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians. PennLive has rounded up the latest on the losses, which together have stunned the rock community and sparked widespread mourning online.
- 5BrooklynVegan Went From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site●BrooklynVegan Went From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/style/brooklyn-vegan-indie-rock
The New York Times reports that BrooklynVegan, once a leading independent indie rock blog, has turned into a ghost site under corporate ownership. The piece traces how the music publication's content and identity were hollowed out after being acquired, leaving little of the original editorial operation. Readers and music writers are sharing the story as a cautionary tale about independent music media being absorbed and effectively abandoned by corporate owners.