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Rising star Allison Ponthier makes her hometown debut

May 25, 2022 by Preston Jones

The Allen native and Interscope recording artist will make a hometown-adjacent appearance Wednesday, opening for Bleachers in Dallas.

Tears for Fears brings 1980s hits, “Tipping Point” tracks to Irving

May 24, 2022 by Preston Jones

Two men, both dressed in black, are seated on a white couch

The English pop-rock band, touring behind its first studio album in 18 years, will perform Tuesday in Irving.

Look and listen: New music videos from North Texas artists

May 20, 2022 by Preston Jones

From post-punk to soulful country, these video clips help illustrate the abundance of talent in North Texas.

Bob Dylan Center brings the man behind the myth into focus

May 20, 2022 by Preston Jones

A brick facade, with the words "Bob Dylan Center," is flanked by some green trees

The newly opened Bob Dylan Center, in Tulsa, Okla., relies upon his vast archive of more than 100,000 items to illuminate his life and work.

The Texas Connection: Paul McCartney and Fort Worth

May 16, 2022 by Preston Jones

Paul McCartney, wearing a jacket and holding an electric guitar, faces the camera

When Paul McCartney brings his “Got Back” tour to Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena Tuesday, it will mark the former Beatle’s first performance in the city since the Gerald Ford administration — 46 years, to be exact. The singer-songwriter was all of 33 years old at the time, and a little over six years past the… Read more »

North Texas takeover: Selena Gomez and Post Malone to host, perform on “Saturday Night Live”

May 13, 2022 by Preston Jones

Four individuals, dressed in a red shirt, black top, white dress and black jacket, respectively, face the camera

The Grand Prairie-born and Grapevine-raised musicians and actors will make “SNL” history as the first host-musical guest pairing from North Texas to appear together.