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May 19, 2026
Mya Discusses How Classic ’80s Funk Inspired New Album ‘Retrospect’ and Why Going Independent Changed Her Approach to Music
When Mya began conceptualizing what would become her ninth album “Retrospect,” she knew she needed to subsume herself in a sound that both played to her performance strengths and spoke to where she...
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May 15, 2026
Drake Becomes Most-Streamed Artist in a Single Day in 2026 on Spotify
Drake is already making history following the release of his trio of albums — “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” — as he’s smashed three Spotify records in under a day. As of Friday afternoon...
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May 15, 2026
Drake’s Best ‘Iceman’ Lyrics, From ‘Make Them Cry’ to ‘Make Them Know’
While streaming the fourth episode of his “Iceman” series on Thursday night, Drake essentially premiered the entire album before its release at midnight ET. But he had two more tricks up his sleeve...
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May 15, 2026
Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Is Exactly the Fun and Vindictive Comeback Record He Needed: Album Review
Toward the beginning of his new song “Janice STFU,” Drake conducts one of his customary exercises in emo theater: “You say what my work means to me will one day be the death of me / They tried to k...
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May 15, 2026
Drake Releases New Album ‘Iceman’ — Plus Two More Surprise Albums, ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’
Drake dropped not just one, but three new albums on Friday, releasing “Iceman” as expected at midnight ET, along with “Maid of Honour” and “Habibti.” Rumors started circulating earlier on Thursday ...
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May 15, 2026
Lady Gaga Reinvents Herself, Yet Again, With ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Performance: Review
At the end of her “Mayhem Ball” tour, Lady Gaga performs “Bad Romance” as the opera house behind her ignites, the set piece roaring with flames. It’s a commentary, or at least it appeared to be, on...
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May 13, 2026
Israel’s Noam Bettan Advances in Eurovision Song Contest Amid Protests
Israeli performer Noam Bettan advanced in the annual Eurovision Song Contest as tensions mounted over his country’s participation, with protesters shouting “stop the genocide” and reportedly delayi...
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May 12, 2026
Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé Unreleased Music Pleads Guilty in Theft Case, Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
The man accused of stealing hard drives that contained unreleased Beyoncé music in July 2025 pleaded guilty on Tuesday to avoid a jury trial. Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single count...
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May 12, 2026
Lady Gaga Concert Film ‘Mayhem Requiem’ to Premiere on Apple Music and Show for One Night Only in AMC Theaters
Lady Gaga has announced that her long-awaited “Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga Mayhem Requiem” will be released on Apple Music on Thursday at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, and will also debut at the same time ...
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May 12, 2026
Spotify Launches ‘Party of the Year’ Campaign for Users to Revisit Listening Habits
Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching a fan experience looking back on listening habits throughout the years, like something akin to a personalized time capsule. The streaming se...
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May 11, 2026
Gracie Abrams Announces New Album ‘Daughter From Hell,’ Releasing This Summer
Gracie Abrams has announced her third album “Daughter From Hell,” releasing on July 17 via Interscope Records. The singer-songwriter revealed the title of the project on social media on Monday morn...
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May 9, 2026
Janet Jackson Calls for Peace, George Clinton Performs With Erykah Badu at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Janet Jackson shared a message of peace and unity as her fourth album “Rhythm Nation 1814” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame during the organization’s gala last night at the Beverly Hilton ...
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May 8, 2026
No Doubt’s Tony Kanal on Las Vegas Sphere Residency, Why They Haven’t Toured in Years and Whether New Music Is in the Works
It was mere hours before No Doubt kicked off their residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere when the emotional weight of the moment struck bassist Tony Kanal. “I had a good cry at soundcheck,” he tells Varie...
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May 7, 2026
Harry Styles Discos Down in His Gym Shorts and Tennies in ‘Dance No More’ Video
Harry Styles gets down in his red gym shorts and white tennies in the music video for “Dance No More,” the latest single to be culled from his album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The Co...
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May 7, 2026
No Doubt Play the Hits but Focus on Superfans at Las Vegas Sphere Residency Premiere: Concert Review
As No Doubt ticked towards the end of the first night of their Las Vegas Sphere residency on Wednesday with “Just a Girl,” a period-perfect hit that’s become a generational touchstone over the past...
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May 7, 2026
No Doubt Set List: Every Song Played at Sphere Residency Opener in Las Vegas (UPDATING LIVE)
No Doubt kicked off their Las Vegas residency tonight at Sphere, giving a first look at what to expect from the 12 shows they have booked at the venue. The quartet, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tony...
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May 5, 2026
Live Nation Posts Overall Growth in First Quarter Despite $450 Million Hit Due to Department of Justice Settlement and Litigation
Live Nation posted overall growth in its first quarter of the year with $3.79 billion in revenue despite taking a $450 million hit due to the legal costs associated with its Department of Justice s...
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May 5, 2026
Tori Kelly Announces New Album ‘God Must Really Love Me,’ Inspired by Faith, Marriage and Motherhood (EXCLUSIVE)
When she first started putting the pieces together for her upcoming album, Tori Kelly took a write-what-you-know approach. “I was pretty clear on what I wanted to say, which were three pillars: My ...
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May 4, 2026
Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to DUI, Will Avoid Jail Time
Britney Spears has pleaded guilty in her DUI case at an arraignment that took place on Monday morning. The pop singer entered her plea to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drug...
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May 3, 2026
Noah Kahan Scores First No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘The Great Divide’
Noah Kahan has scored his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his fourth album “The Great Divide,” opening with 389,000 equivalent album units. Kahan’s debut marks the biggest week for a ro...
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April 30, 2026
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor on New Single ‘Bring Your Love’
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for their collaborative song “Bring Your Love,” the lead single off the former’s upcoming album “Confessions II.” Madonna takes first verse duties befor...
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April 30, 2026
Charlie Puth Charms at Inglewood’s Kia Forum for His Biggest Los Angeles Show to Date: Concert Review
You’ve probably heard the adage that Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist, but in hindsight, it feels prescient. Since the start of his career, which rang off with a feature on the inescapable sm...
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April 29, 2026
Janet Jackson to Appear at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, Erykah Badu to Perform With George Clinton
Janet Jackson is set to make an appearance at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, while Erykah Badu has been added as a performer to the already announced lineup. For the event, taking place on May 8 at ...
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April 28, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay’s Murder
Nearly 24 years after the murder of Jam Master Jay, another conviction in the case has landed. Jay Bryant, a 52-year-old resident of Far Rockaway, Queens, pleaded guilty yesterday to providing acce...
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April 27, 2026
How Camper Became the Go-To R&B Producer for Victoria Monét, Kehlani and Jill Scott
Over the past year, Camper has quietly been steering the sound of contemporary R&B. The producer, whose real name is Daryhl Camper Jr., has sat behind the boards for tracks from Justin Bieber, ...
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April 24, 2026
Kehlani Channels the Sound of Millennium-Era R&B for the Triumphant ‘Kehlani’: Album Review
Nearly a decade after releasing her debut “SweetSexySavage,” Kehlani has finally arrived at the self-titled album. An eponymous project this deep into a career is no small proclamation — it’s tradi...
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April 23, 2026
D4vd Had ‘Significant Amount’ of Child Pornography in iCloud Account, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors have revealed that singer D4vd had a “significant amount” of child pornography on his iCloud storage account during a hearing on Thursday, just days after he was charged with the murder...
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April 23, 2026
Zedd in the Park Returns for 2026 Festival Featuring Zedd, Madeon, Porter Robinson, DJ Snake and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Zedd has announced the return of his festival Zedd in the Park, featuring a performance from the musician himself alongside DJ Snake, Louis the Child and more. Zedd in the Park will take place at N...
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April 21, 2026
Drake Announces ‘Iceman’ Album Release Date
Drake has announced that his ninth studio album, “Iceman,” is scheduled for release on May 15. Waiting for Drake’s official “Iceman” release date was something akin to… well, watching ice melt. On ...
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April 20, 2026
Shaboozey Announces Concept Album ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’
Shaboozey has announced his new concept album, “The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales,” releasing on July 31 via his imprint American Dogwood in partnership with Empire. The country singe...
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