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Prince was added as a headliner two weeks before the festival began and performed a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” that is still talked about.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“I feel like we are chasing ghosts. Just a few minutes before ICE was here, and now we have to pick up the pieces.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Because the city’s homicide detectives were constantly responding to new murders, several weeks might pass before they could return their attention to an older case from the vault.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Guns N’ Roses reunited for the festival, where singer Axl Rose performed from a throne after breaking his foot at a warm-up show at the Troubadour a week before.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’ll pull the car up front,” Rhys murmurs in my ear, before disappearing.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam