 | Date: 02/03/2025 Section: Rumor Mill The aftermath of L.A.’s wildfires—and the devotion of its people to this city—was the primary focus of the 67th Grammy Awards. HITS offers a deeper look at one of the most satisfying editions in recent memory. 67th Grammy Awards |
 | Date: 02/02/2025 Section: Rumor Mill Kendrick Lamar gave big love to his fire-ravaged hometown of Los Angeles when he accepted the Record of the Year Grammy for "Not Like Us," which snagged a leading five awards at the 2/2 ceremony. Kendrick Lamar, 67th Grammy Awards, Diana Ross |
 | Date: 01/31/2025 Section: Rumor Mill An overview of an all-star benefit that's already one for the record books. |
 | Date: 01/24/2025 Section: Rumor Mill Over the course of his storied 50-plus-year career, Irving Azoff has been involved in many fundraising concerts. “Only about 100,” he tells HITS. Could FireAid be the granddaddy of them all? Irving Azoff, FireAid |
 | Date: 01/13/2025 Section: Rumor Mill Southern California experienced relatively calm weather conditions over the weekend, enabling firefighters to make progress in containing the Palisades and Eaton fires. But the National Weather Service has issued a “particularly dangerous situation” red-flag warning through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected tonight through Wednesday morning. |
 | Date: 01/10/2025 Section: Rumor Mill It’s Friday morning, and we’re not out of the woods yet. Devastating photos from around SoCal are coming through from Altadena, the Palisades and the PCH-Malibu area, and mandatory evacuations are still in place in critical high-burn areas. Many of our friends spared by the fires thus far remain without power or Internet access. |
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 | Date: 01/10/2025 Section: Rumor Mill Before the NFL moved Monday’s NFC wild-card game between the Rams and the Minnesota Vikings from SoFi Stadium to Glendale, Arizona, Rams coach Sean McVay said, “This is bigger than the game of football. It gives you perspective.” Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams, NFL Wild Card weekend |
 | Date: 01/07/2025 Section: Rumor Mill A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti and Peso Pluma will anchor the bill for the 2025 edition of Rolling Loud California, which will visit Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California, 3/15-16. Rolling Loud, Rolling Loud California, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Peso Pluma, Matt Zingler, Tariq Cherif |
 | Date: 12/06/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Spotify just hosted a VIP pre-party ahead of the NYC stop of the KidzBop Live 2024 Tour at Playa Betty’s—and we weren't invited. Spotify, KIDZ BOP, Sasha Junk, Dustee Jenkins |
 | Date: 12/06/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The latest news from the road regarding Rauw Alejandro, Kendrick Lamar & SZA and the Rock for People and Krush Groove festivals. Is it summer yet? Rauw Alejandro, UTA, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Rock for People, Krush Groove |
 | Date: 12/01/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Double P breakthrough Tito Double P, who's been locked in the Top 20 on the album chart with INCÓMODO for the last two months, is heading into 2025 on a roll with the release of "Nadie" and multiple sold-out headlining shows. Tito Double P, Peso Pluma, Prajin Parlay, George Prain, Double P, INCOMODO, Nadie, Spotify, Latin, musica Mexicana |
 | Date: 10/18/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Two competitors are going down to the wire for #1 on this week’s HITS Top 50. For now, the race is too close to call. BBR/Republic's Jelly Roll and Atlantic's Charli xcx were battling it out... Jelly Roll, BBR, Republic, CORPS, Jim Roppo, Beautifully Broken, Atlantic, Charli xcx, BRAT, HITS Top 50, Rod Wave, Alamo, Last Lap |
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 | Date: 09/30/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Eilish and Joel add dates, Blige unveils an arena run and Sphere extends its first EDM residency. Who's winded? Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Mary J. Blige, Anyma, Sphere |
 | Date: 09/09/2024 Section: Rumor Mill With Emily Armstrong as the band's new co-vocalist, Linkin Park's "The Emptiness Machine" leads a surge in LP listening at Spotify. The band's new single hit a new peak of #6 worldwide, as four other cuts make significant gains. Linkin Park, Warner, Emily Armstrong, The Emptiness Machine, From Zero, Spotify |
 | Date: 09/02/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Allow us to add a little something to your holiday-weekend menu: This flame-broiled cornucopia of blazing-hot industry pics, co-starring such luminaries as Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Jarred Arfa, Sabrina Carpenter, Gillian Zucker, Neil Jacobson, coastal Garys and more. They’ll pair beautifully with a sunny idyll and your favorite intoxicants. |
 | Date: 08/30/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Labor Day weekend may signal the end of summer for some, but for festivalgoers, it means an extra day to par-tay! The Count previews Mysteryland, Bumbershoot, Rocklahoma, Fool in Love and more. Mysteryland, Kalorama Festival, NorthCoast Music Festival, Rocklahoma, Bumbershoot, Fool in Love |
 | Date: 08/28/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Traffic concerns and opening-day tech hiccups be damned—Los Angeles’ $2b Intuit Dome is a tour de force, which surely did not go unnoticed by those who attended shows by Bruno Mars and Olivia Rodrigo during its inaugural week. Intuit Dome, L.A. Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Irving Azoff, Halo Sports, Gillian Zucker, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga |
 | Date: 08/27/2024 Section: Rumor Mill In his first headlining SoCal shows since performing on the main stage at Coachella last spring, Peso Pluma brought his Live Nation-produced ÉXODO Tour to Anaheim 8/22 and Inglewood 8/24. Peso Pluma, Becky G, Snoop Dogg, George Prajin, Double P Records, Tito Double P |
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 | Date: 08/23/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Myke Towers is back with his fifth album, La Pantera Negra, which precedes his upcoming North America tour. Myke Towers, S10, Warner Music Latin, MTV VMAs, Live Nation |
 | Date: 08/22/2024 Section: Rumor Mill If you thought the Inglewood area was hectic when the Forum, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and YouTube Theater were all hosting shows simultaneously, a new bill may make things extra spicy. Intuit Dome, Steve Ballmer, Inglewood City Council |
 | Date: 08/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill While a logjam of major events ensnares Inglewood over the next several days, the music marches on in San Francisco, London, Japan and Belgium. Take a swig of La Croix and move those legs! System of a Down, Deftones, Golden Gate Park, Another Planet Entertainment, Pukkelpop Festival, Summer Sonic, All Points East, David Benveniste |
 | Date: 08/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Don't say we didn't warn you! Traffic is bound to be a nightmare in Inglewood this weekend thanks to more than a dozen shows among the new Intuit Dome, the Forum, the YouTube Theater and Sofi Stadium. Intuit Dome, Forum, YouTube Theater, Sofi Stadium |
 | Date: 08/16/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The $2b Intuit Dome, the new home of the L.A. Clippers, officially opened its doors Thursday night with Bruno Mars, who welcomed Lady Gaga for the live debut of their new collab, "Die With a Smile." Bruno Mars, Intuit Dome, Lady Gaga |
 | Date: 08/15/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars collaboration "Die With a Smile" will arrive on 8/16. The rumored duet drops as Mars is scheduled to inaugurate Inglewood's splashy new Intuit Dome. Could fans attending the arena's grand opening be in store for a debut performance by the superstars? Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Interscope, Die With A Smile, Intuit Dome, Watt |
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 | Date: 08/06/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Chappell Roan ruled the roost and blink-182 delivered its signature irreverent pop/punk as Lollapalooza overtook Chicago's Grant Park last weekend. And at Hard Summer in L.A., the bass was, well, booming. Lollapalooza, Hard Summer, Chappell Roan, blink-182, The Killers, Disclosure, C3 Presents, Material Issue |
