Music

HOLLYWOOD—It was expected that country darling turned popstress Taylor Swift would dominate the 2016 Grammy Nominations and the revelation on Monday, December 7, but she faces some stiff competition from rapper Kendrick Lamar. Lamar leads all contenders with a total of 11 nominations, while Swift and The Weeknd each earned seven nominations apiece. Nominees for Song of the Year, Album...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, September 25, AC/DC will be performing in San Francisco for the first time in 36 years at AT&T Park. AC/DC has had several notable performances this year at high-profile events such as Coachella and the Grammys. The Australian band has been on the road since April for their “Rock or Bust” World Tour, promoting their 16th studio album. Their new album,...

SAN FRANCISCO—More than 170,000 people were in attendance for the 2015 annual Dreamforce Gala convention hosted by Salesforce from Wednesday, September 16 through Friday, September 18. The convention took place at Pier 70 in San Francisco. In attendance were international businesses, non-profits, and industry leaders. Since 2003, Dreamforce has been a showcase of technology, current events, and some of the greatest...

HOLLYWOOD—The new cast for the 21st season of the ABC reality hit “Dancing with the Stars” was unleashed on Good Morning America on Wednesday, September 2. While many of the contestants hitting the ballroom floor were leaked to the press in the past week or so, there were still a few surprises this year. Celebrities this season include Backstreet Boy...

HOLLYWOOD—It’s the one award show where something epic is bound to happen every year. The MTV Video Music Awards have always been known to have performances or moments that leave everyone talking. Of course we all remember the 2009 awards show when Kanye West stormed the stage and interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video. Jitters were already...

SAN FRANCISCO—The electric guitar belonging to ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers member John Frusciante has been found by San Francisco police detectives after it was stolen in a robbery earlier this month. The guitar, a 1966 Fender Telecaster, had been loaned by Frusciante to a friend, who then lost it when his Potrero Hill-Bayview home was burglarized. After the instrument was located, it was returned...

SAN FRANCISCO–Fantastic Negrito’s performance on Saturday, August 8 at Outside Lands music festival was canceled because police detained him for allegedly selling artist-only wristbands to the audience.  Xavier Dphrepaulezz, 47, was detained for three hours and handcuffed outside of Golden Gate Park, but he denied via Twitter his involvement in selling those tickets. Dphrepaulezz told Yahoo Music that he arrived at the festival...

SAN FRANCISCO—On July 23, the Contemporary Jewish Museum opened two exhibits showcasing the personal life and impact of late singer Amy Winehouse. The first, “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait,” comes to San Francisco from the Jewish Museum London, which worked closely with the Winehouse family to curate a three-dimensional representation of the singer. The exhibit, according to the CJM, “is an...

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Botanical Garden is hosting a total of 12 recovered pianos through July 20, in an event called Flower Piano. The event is part of the Sunset Piano Project, a community supported venture led by musician Mauro Ffortisimo and filmmaker Dean Mermell. Each piano is placed in a different location of the garden. The public is welcome to...

UNITED STATES—Rather than resting on their laurels U2 continue s to find new ways to connect with their fans. The Innocence + Experience tour comes on the heels of front man Bono's serious biking accident in New York City late last year. One lone light bulb hung above the main stage, signifying the bands humble Irish roots. This is in...