The RiverBeat Music Festival is back for 2025 in Memphis with headliners including Missy Elliott and the Killers, among others, emphasizing local talent as well.

Memphis rapper GloRilla will perform on "Saturday Night Live" with host Dave Chappelle, marking her SNL debut and contributing to the show's 50th season.

Creed has added 23 additional dates to their once sold-out tour, including a show in Memphis with 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH, with tickets going on sale soon.

Mary J. Blige adds Memphis to her "The For My Fans Tour," performing on February 2, 2025, with special guests Ne-Yo and Mario, following her album "Gratitude."

Crosstown Concourse partners with Live Nation to open a new live music venue in Memphis, which will create over 150 jobs and aims to invigorate the local cultural scene.

The musical "Hamilton" returns to Memphis' Orpheum Theatre in the 2024-2025 season, with tickets on sale and a lottery for $10 seats available to ensure accessibility.

Memphis rap legends 8Ball & MJG were honored with a street dedication in their home neighborhood of Orange Mound, marking their legacy with "MJG Avenue" and "8Ball Boulevard."

Frankie Beverly, the founder of the soul and funk band Maze, passed away at 77. His family confirmed his death on social media without disclosing the cause. Beverly's music legacy with Maze includes hits like "Before I Let Go."

Rod Wave's "Last Lap Tour" is coming to Memphis's FedExForum on November 9 with special guests including Moneybagg Yo. Tickets go on sale September 6.

A Memphis-themed Monopoly edition is in development, inviting local input for landmarks to feature on the board, with a release anticipated for April 2025.

Jack White replaces Queens of the Stone Age as the headliner for Mempho Music Festival's final night after the band's lead singer required emergency surgery.

The Hayes family issued a cease and desist to Trump for using "Hold On I'm Coming" without permission and sued for copyright infringement, seeking at least $3 million.

The HBO documentary series "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A." is nominated for an Emmy, highlighting the story of the influential STAX music label and its impact on soul music and culture.