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Zach Bryan Sweeps the Board With 'Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs'
Zach Bryan just showed up everywhere at once.

Cate Blanchett Accepts Japan's Highest Arts Honor, Warns Against 'Unthinking Certainty'
Two-time Oscar winner uses her moment to speak on something bigger than the award itself.

PRS for Music Links Up with Soundtrack to Tighten Payout Data
UK's biggest collecting society is hunting better intel on who's actually playing what.

Whoopi Keeps It Real: The Check Is Why She Shows Up to 'The View'
Whoopi Goldberg just reminded everyone that loyalty to a TV gig comes down to one thing.

South Park Season 29 Brings the Beef — Literally
Cartman and the crew go to war over South America's supply in the new Halloween episode.

Create Music Group Grabs Piece of DistroKid
Major indie music distributor just got a heavyweight investor backing behind it.

Rod Wave Stepping Into the Sports Agent Game
The rapper's expanding his empire beyond music—and it just landed a basketball prospect.

Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Drops $25 Mommy & Me Holiday Fits
Rih's giving families a way to flex matching PJs this season without breaking the bank.

Karol G Keeps Stacking Wins With Drake on 'Ahi'
La Bebe keeps climbing the charts with her latest Drake collaboration.

Coach's Chelsea Bag Is Quietly Becoming the Bag to Have This Fall
Slouchy leather is having a moment, and Coach just proved they can make luxury feel effortless.

Deezer Picks Up 300K Direct Subs While B2B Game Stumbles
The French streamer is growing where it counts most — direct customers — but losing ground in the partnership lane.

Armani Caesar Lost 50K Followers Over Pregnancy Reveal — And She's Moving On
The Griselda rapper opened up about the real cost of going public with her personal life.

Selena & Demi Just Brought Back 'Delena' and We're Not Ready
Two former Disney stars reconnected for Rare Beauty and it's hitting different.

Peermusic Expands Down Under With 120 Publishing Acquisition
Major publishing move signals the catalog consolidation game is alive and well.

J. Cole Ain't Going Nowhere — Sets Record Straight on Retirement Talk
Cole addresses the noise and clarifies his next move after the Jay-Z comparisons got too loud.

Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Her Dad's Final Words
The Kardashian patriarch saw what was coming before the world did.

Lauren Daigle Moves to Capitol/Interscope Under CCMG Umbrella
Gospel-rooted singer inks major label deal ahead of holiday tour run.

Nick Mohammed: From Magic Tricks to Must-Watch TV
The Ted Lasso breakout is having a serious moment—and he's still the nicest guy in the room about it.

How a Nashville Publishing Outfit Racked Up 100+ #1 Hits
Chris Farren built Combustion Music into a hit factory. Here's what he learned along the way.

John Legend Gets the Lifetime Nod at Music Matters Gala
The multi-platinum crooner is being recognized for his impact — and it's part of a bigger push to democratize music.

Ueda Shinichiro Takes His Playful Chaos to Romance With 'Earthlings in Love'
The 'One Cut of the Dead' director levels up his meta-filmmaking tricks for a love story.

Easol Just Raised $30M to Put AI to Work for Festival Promoters
Event tech company is betting AI agents can handle the chaos of running a festival.

Macklemore Takes His Platform to Palestine—New Music Incoming
The Seattle rapper isn't staying quiet on what matters.

Love Is Blind Season 11: When the Experiment Breaks You
Reality TV drama gets real when a Love Is Blind couple can't survive the producers' pressure cooker.

Zara Larsson Closes Out Oceania Run With a Historic Spark Arena Moment
The Swedish pop star just left her mark on Auckland in a major way.

Industry Heavyweights Celebrate David Nevins & Peter Friedlander at Star-Studded Saban Clinic Gala
Alex Edelman, Walton Goggins, and Connie Britton turned out for a power-player fundraiser honoring two TV execs on the rise.

Loe Shimmy Levels Up Halloween 'Zombieland' with Brent Faiyaz
The spooky South Florida show just got a whole lot smoother.

Academy Says Oscars Will Keep Celebrating Human Artistry—No Matter What AI Throws at Hollywood
The Oscars aren't about to hand golden statues to algorithms. Here's what the Academy leadership is actually planning.

EMPIRE Taps Two SVPs to Lock Down New York Operations
The indie powerhouse is doubling down on its East Coast infrastructure with two major executive moves.

Drake Beats Copyright Case Over 'Janice STFU'
Another legal bullet dodged for the 6ix God.

Tyler Cameron Pivots After DWTS Exit
The Bachelor star didn't waste time figuring out what's next.

Dark Sacred Night: The Story So Far
Dark Sacred Night steps into the pot.
Fuerza Regida Take Over the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Miami's biggest Latin music night belonged to the regional Mexican crew—and a few other heavy hitters.

MGK Brings the Heat to the Studio—Literally
Machine Gun Kelly showed up to work strapped in a way that had cameras scrambling.

Drake Bot Lawsuit Gets Tossed Out of Court
RBX's fraud case against Spotify over Drake's streams didn't make it past the judge.

RBX's Spotify Bot Case Gets Shut Down for Good
Another courtroom L for the veteran rapper in his fight against streaming fraud.

Christina Applegate Opens Up on MS Journey: 'I'm Still Standing'
The actress just got real about her diagnosis—and why she's not staying quiet.

Spotify's Legal Tab Could Hit $619M if MLC Wins Bundling Fight
The streaming giant is staring down a massive potential payout over how it bundles music subscriptions.

Danny Masterson's Appeal Gets Shut Down—30-Year Sentence Stands
The 'That '70s Show' actor loses his bid to overturn a rape conviction.

Ryan Gosling's Dead Man's Bones Finally Break 17-Year Silence
The spooky duo returns with 'Lost in the Night'—and it's got a whole different vibe.

Netflix's Matthew Perry Doc Hits Different—But Stretches Thin
Mary Robertson's three-part series lets people who knew Matthew Perry speak their truth. Just wish it didn't take so long.

What India's Concert Heads Really Want: New Report Breaks It Down
BookMyShow surveyed 1,700+ Indian fans to understand what actually drives people to shows.

Beyoncé Ain't Trippin' If You Hate Her Music—Just Buy the Hair Cream
Queen Bey separates the product from the person on her new beauty line.

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Adds James, Lily & Charlie to the Roster
The new Potter universe is getting its cast locked in, and we're seeing faces we've been waiting to put on screen.

Too Lost Taps Heavy-Hitter James Rosenstock as New CFO
The indie label just brought in a vet who's run business at some of the biggest entertainment companies in the world.

Skrilla Puts Keyshia Cole's Name Permanently on His Back
When you're ready to go all-in, you ink it.

Savannah Chrisley Locked In: Baby on the Way, Ring on the Finger
The Growing Up Chrisley star just leveled up—pregnancy announcement and a surprise engagement in one move.

Tokyo Film Festival Jury Gets Real About What 'A-List' Even Means
Five filmmakers duke it out over which movies actually matter — and it gets heated.

Which Distro Platform Actually Gets Your Music Heard in 2026?
We broke down the real differences between the major music distribution services — and why choosing the wrong one might cost you.

Mary J. Blige Locks In with Primary Wave on Her Catalog
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is making moves with one of the music industry's biggest catalog players.

Tokyo Fest Gets FIAPF's A-List Stamp — But Does It Even Matter?
The politics of prestige in the festival circuit, straight from the jury president's mouth.

Universal and Sony Get to Depose VC Exec Over That Suno Post
A deleted social media post just became evidence in the AI music wars.

50 Cent Takes Legal Action Against Tia Kemp Over Harassment Claims
The beef between 50 and Tia just went from social media to the courthouse.

Alo Yoga's Early Black Friday Move: 30% Off Before the Turkey Even Lands
Alo Yoga is jumping the gun with a pre-holiday sale that's actually worth paying attention to.

King Gizzard Finally Cracks the Hot 100 With GTA VI
After nearly three decades of records, the Aussie psych legends hit the chart—and it took a video game to do it.

Oscar-Winning Director Agnieszka Holland Steps In as Producer on 'The Tuners' Doc
A new short documentary pulls back the curtain on the unseen world of piano tuning—and it's got serious backing.

Get Your Holiday Heat in on Time: 2026 Distribution Deadlines
Planning to drop something for the holidays? Mark your calendar now or miss the wave.

New Orleans Rapper Lil Real One Dead at 41 Following Prison Stabbing
A New Orleans fixture in the rap game is gone, and his family is left searching for answers.

Ella Langley Takes Back No. 1 From Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero'
Country's grip on the Hot 100 just got tighter.

HYBE Americas Doubles Down on Latin Pop With New TRU Records Label
K-pop giant HYBE is banking on Latin America's sound—and they're bringing Alejandro Mejía to run the show.

Trump Really Went There About Nicki's Body at a Rally
The former president decided a campaign stop was the place to comment on Nicki Minaj's physique.

Jessica Biel Bringing Back 7th Heaven With a Grown-Up Twist
The Camden family is coming home—and this time, it's not network TV's version of heaven.

Too $hort Taps Diplo for Electronic Pivot
The Oakland legend is venturing into EDM territory with some expert guidance.

Absolute Label Services Hiring: Digital Accounts Coordinator in London
Music industry job alert: Absolute Label Services is looking for someone to hold it down in their Wimbledon office.

Ali G Clowned an Oasis Brother at His Own Premiere—a Full Decade Later
Sometimes beef ages like fine wine.

Tokyo Film Festival Flexes: 'Godzilla Minus Zero' Hype, Hollywood Power Play, and Real Money Moves
Japan just showed up and showed out at the Tokyo Film Festival—and it's about way more than red carpets.

Gunna Runs It Back at FAMU, Reminds Students Health Ain't Negotiable
The Drip God showed up to Florida A&M's homecoming 5K with a real message.

Tokyo Film Festival Opens With Big Money Dreams and a Peace Message
Japan's betting serious cash on exporting its culture globally — and they're not playing around.

SNL UK Is Starting to Feel Like the Real Thing
The British version is throwing actual parties and people are showing up.

ADE & VibeLab Launch Nighttime Culture Index Across Six Cities
Amsterdam Dance Event and VibeLab are now tracking what's actually happening in nightlife—data-style.

Jack White Mourns Loss of Brother Eddie Gillis
The White Stripes legend shares grief over the passing of his older brother, who played a key role in his vinyl empire.

Resident Evil Holding Court in China as Box Office Enters Quiet Season
The horror reboot isn't letting go of the top spot—or the audience.

Three-Year-Old's Soccer Skills Got Him Booted From League—And Cops Called
A toddler in Florida was too nice with the ball, and the league couldn't handle it.

MeekO: I am myself as an Artist.
"I am myself as an Artist."

Elvis Estate Takes Anthropic to Court Over Unauthorized AI Training
The King's catalog allegedly got fed into Claude without permission — and the estate is not having it.

Sofía Vergara & Dan Reynolds Spotted Getting Cozy in L.A.
The Modern Family star and Imagine Dragons frontman were caught holding hands on a night out.

Reservoir Media Takes Suno and Anthropic to Court Over AI Copyright
Music rights company escalates the legal battle against AI companies with a two-front lawsuit.

Dre, Snoop & Too $hort Bring the Heat to Jay-Z's 30 Tour Finale
West Coast legends showed up and showed out for Hov's last stop at SoFi.

How a 2-Minute YouTube Horror Video Became Hollywood's Blueprint
A Swedish director's viral short changed the game for indie creators trying to break into studios.

Nicki Minaj Talks Trump, Work Ethic, and Power Moves
The Queen rapper sits down and breaks down what she respects about the former president's approach to business.

Olivia Rodrigo Back on Top With 'You Seem Pretty Sad'
A Chappell Roan collab sparks new life in Rodrigo's album.

Chappell Roan Brought the Squad to Close Out Her LA Pop Circus
The Midwest Princess turned her final night into a full-blown all-star moment.

Tyger Levels Up with Universal Music Deal for Gaming Audio
Adaptive music startup Tyger just locked in a major partnership that could change how games sound.

Cardi B Out Here a Full KATSEYE Fanatic, Brought the Kids to the Show
The Bronx queen pulled up to KATSEYE's New York concert with both daughters in tow.

Marvel's New X-Men Cast Is Locked In—And Inde Navarrette's Bringing Rogue Energy
The MCU just dropped its full roster for the X-Men reboot, and the chemistry on paper already hits different.

Missy Elliott Reminds the Room: Dancers Are Artists Too
At a cancer gala, Missy used her platform to flip the script on how we value movement and artistry.

Hagai Levi and Spanish Duo Clean Up at Barcelona's Serielizados Awards
The creator behind 'The Affair' and a powerhouse Spanish team just reminded everyone why they're running the prestige TV game.

Noel Gallagher Goes Off on Vegans and Paul McCartney Over Chicken Wings
The Oasis legend brought the chaos to Chicken Shop Date—and yeah, he had thoughts.

Anthropic Getting Sued Over Elvis in Their AI Training Data
The King's catalog allegedly used without permission to teach machines how to understand music.

Mogul's Royalty Platform: Does It Actually Deliver for Independent Artists?
An industry expert breaks down whether Mogul's music accounting tool is worth your money.

Drake Hits 40 and Gets Real With It
The 6 God turned four decades old and decided to get vulnerable about it.

Soccer Drama 'Forza' With AC Milan Legend Hits the Festival Circuit
New sports film starring Alessandro Costacurta is making international waves before hitting Tokyo market.

Family Won't Back Down: Experts Question Police Actions in Kohen Wiley Shooting
When cops say it was justified, the family and outside observers aren't buying it.

Kim Went Full Leopard Mode at All's Fair Premiere
Kim Kardashian reminded everyone why she's still one of the most watched fits in the room.

Slayyyter Forced to Cancel UK & EU Tour Run
Vocal damage has the hyperpop singer sidelined for medical recovery.

Man With Butcher Knife Arrested on Set of Michael B. Jordan's 'Miami Vice '85'
Things got real dark on the set of MBJ's new crime flick.

Major Labels Playing 4D Chess With AI Fans and Burner Accounts
The record industry's next move: synthetic hype machines and algorithmic co-signs designed to make hits hit harder.

Jay-Z Turned SoFi Into a Family Affair—Blue Ivy, Legend & Khaled in Tow
Hov's L.A. comeback night wasn't solo.

Billy Corgan Stands by Marilyn Manson Friendship Despite Allegations
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman isn't backing down on his bond with the shock rocker—and he's got reasons only he knows.

New CCTV Evidence Shows Alleged Lookout Near AKA Before Shooting
Trial testimony puts a key suspect right there in the restaurant moments before AKA was killed.

Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' Is Here to Provoke—But Nobody's Biting
A political thriller designed to spark discourse is landing with a whimper instead of a bang.

Who Wore the Halloween Fit Better? The Spooky Season Style Showdown
When celebs show up in nearly identical costumes, only one can claim the crown.

RAYE Takes Mercury Prize, Leaves Dave & McCartney in the Dust
The British singer just claimed one of music's biggest awards—and she's got something to say about what it means.

Cairo's Best Just Won Big at El Gouna—And the Region's Film Game Is Shifting
Egypt's biggest festival wrapped with a psychological thriller about faith and trauma taking the crown.

Spotify Counting Money While Suno Fights for Its Life
The streaming giant just proved the model works—but AI music makers still can't catch a break in court.

Natalie Nunn Swaps Fits with North West in a Cheeky Costume Move
Reality TV veteran hits back with a playful outfit that's got everyone talking.

SJM Finally Breaking Silence on the Next ACOTAR Book
Five years later, Sarah J. Maas is ready to talk about what's next for Prythian.

Summer Walker & Bebe Rexha Heading to Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026
Two major artists are getting their flowers up north this summer.

Trust Drama: Nick Reiner's Fight for Access Hits Mediation
A legal battle over inheritance money hinges on one controversial law.

Cop Says He Clocked AKA's Alleged Killer on Airport Footage
Murder trial gets heated over video ID — defense not buying what the detective is selling

Kartik Aaryan Goes Full Action Hero in 'Captain India' — Based on Real Rescue Mission
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan is stepping into the cockpit for his first pilot role in a high-stakes drama rooted in actual events.

John Mayer Starting His Own Label Under Universal
The guitar virtuoso is stepping into the executive chair with Sob Rock Records.

Cardi B Just Copped a $3M Rolex That Most of Us Will Never Even See in Person
When your birthday budget hits different.

Holland Taylor Speaks on Why She Bounced from Two and a Half Men
The money wasn't right, and she made the call to leave.

Chπ|§t3π: I'm Chπ|§t3π, an independent Norwegian singer-songwriter exploring the space between folk, rock, electronica and spiritual storytelling, creating music beyond genres, borders, and time.
"I'm Chπ|§t3π, an independent Norwegian singer-songwriter exploring the space between folk, rock, electronica and spiritual storytelling, creating music beyond genres, borders, and time."

Velvet Union: Velvet Union is a four-voice R&B group from Silk Audio Music, built to bring back the polished 90s and 2000s slow jam, steered by one producer's ear.
"Velvet Union is a four-voice R&B group from Silk Audio Music, built to bring back the polished 90s and 2000s slow jam, steered by one producer's ear."

Ella Langley's 'Loving Life Again' Hits No. 1—She's Moving Fast
The country breakout just locked her sixth chart-topper in what might be the quickest run we've seen.

Apple's Playing Chess While TikTok Plays Checkers
The new iPhone Duo is built for real cinema—not thumb-scroll dopamine hits.

California Guy Trying to Trademark O-Block? Chicago Ain't Having It
A random dude from California is out here trying to own one of Chicago's most iconic blocks. Yeah, really.

Shudder's 'The Cycle' Flips the Werewolf Script With a Twist That'll Mess With Your Head
A horror series born from a wild what-if question is redefining what a creature feature can do emotionally.

LEGO's Building a Daft Punk Shrine—and It Started With a Fan
The iconic French robots are getting the brick treatment, courtesy of someone's dream project on LEGO Ideas.

Drake Already Moving Like It's His Birthday (And It's Not Even October Yet)
The 6ix God is getting comfortable with the big 4-0.

Sonic Temple 2027 Lineup Hits Different—Blink, Korn, A Perfect Circle Leading the Charge
Columbus is about to see a serious rock resurrection next May.

Stelana Kliris' 'Apart' Challenges the Border Between Us and Them
A director draws from her refugee parents' story to make a film that tears down walls.

Steve Lacy Waited On SZA's Verse & It Came Through Right On Time
The producer played it patient and it paid off.

H3 Podcast Implodes: Ethan Klein's Affair Ends the Show (For Now)
The podcast empire built on chaos just got real—and it's shutting down.

Virgin Music Exec Liz Morentin Launches Independent Communications Shop
Former UMG strategist is building her own media and marketing agency.

Yung Miami Finally Steps Out Solo With 'Watch Dis!'
The City Girls rapper is ready for her moment in the spotlight.

Reba McEntire Found Her Person in Rex Linn
The country icon just got engaged, and it's a love story that took its time brewing.
Santos Bravos Teases Cristian Castro Collab With New Track 'Ooh Laka Laka La'
Santos Bravos previewed what a Cristian Castro team-up could sound like at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Erin Foster Walks the Line After Adam Brody's Palestine Comments
The 'Nobody Wants This' creator navigates the minefield when her star's politics go public.

DaniLeigh Moving Forward Without the Receipts
The singer is ready to rebuild—but she's not waiting for apologies to do it.

ASCAP Honors Film Scores, Swamp Dogg Doc, and Music Writing Across the Board
From Williams to Zappa archives, ASCAP's latest awards show who's really documenting music history.

Spotify's Latin America Play Is Officially Paying Off
Latin America just became a streaming powerhouse—and it's reshaping how Spotify counts its money.

Eminem's Ex-Worker Takes the L for Stealing His Unreleased Tracks
Someone got caught red-handed with Slim Shady's vault.

Tom Skerritt, Hollywood Lifer and Top Gun Legend, Dead at 93
The veteran actor who shaped decades of film and TV has passed.

Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' Turns 10: A Decade Later, Which Tracks Actually Hold Up?
A decade on, Billboard ranks every song from Gaga's country-leaning pivot — and not all of them aged the same way.

MPTF Taps Industry Power Players for Leadership Push
The Motion Picture & Television Fund just leveled up its board with some serious Hollywood muscle.

Goodell Stays Mum on Jay-Z Super Bowl Rumors
The NFL commissioner isn't biting on questions about Hov's halftime slot.

Paramount Flexes on London: Dutton Ranch Crew & Beckham Hit the U.K. Upfront
Paramount reminded Europe who's got the heavy hitters—and the streaming games.

Phoebe Bridgers' Producer Tony Berg Starts New Label With Warner
Tony Berg is betting on indie songwriters with a fresh imprint.

North West Went for the Joke This Halloween
Kim's kid served a costume that had everyone talking.

Sacha Baron Cohen on Marvel's Mephisto Casting: The Jewish Actor Question That Got Awkward
Sacha Baron Cohen just revealed why Marvel had second thoughts about him playing the devil.

Talking Heads Getting the Coffee Table Treatment With 'New Feeling'
Four decades later, the New York art-rock legends are finally telling their own story—together.

Peacock Finally Stops Bleeding Money — Here's What Changed
NBCUniversal's streaming service turned profitable again. That's a bigger deal than it sounds.

Warner Music Makes a Power Play for Hollywood Cash
The label giant is reorganizing to lock down bigger licensing checks from film, TV, and ads.

Amy Winehouse's Legacy Still Hits Different: Stars Gather for 'Back to Black' 20th Anniversary
Two decades later, Amy's genius brought London out to remember what made her untouchable.

Spotify's Money Train Keeps Rolling: $3.3B Profit in Sight
The streaming giant just added 6 million subscribers in Q3 and is headed for a serious payday in 2026.

Weezy Knows When to Fold: Lil Wayne Ain't Getting in the Ring with Boosie
Lil Wayne just admitted what we all know—some battles ain't worth fighting.

Naomi Watts Getting Style Lessons From Her Teenage Daughter
Even A-listers need a fashion reality check sometimes.

John Anderson, Country Legend With That Unmistakable Rasp, Dead at 71
A true original leaves the building.

The Real Deal: Who's Repping the Biggest Creators in 2024
Behind every MrBeast and Ms. Rachel flex is a whole team of lawyers, managers and agents making moves in the shadows.

Shawty Dred Hits With 63 Federal Counts in $4M SNAP Fraud Case
The rapper is facing serious federal charges tied to an alleged benefits scheme.

Dolly Parton Gets the Flowers: Hollywood Comes Together to Honor a Legend
The CMA paid tribute to Dolly, and it was bigger than country music.

Jaasu on the Come Up: Why Delusional Confidence Beats Doubt Every Time
The producer behind Don Toliver's OCTANE keeps it real about the mindset that got him there.

Kevin Gates Got to Write a Check for $1M From His Own Music
The rapper's gotta liquidate part of his catalog after a settlement with his wife Dreka.

Mod Sun Pays Respect to Late Ex Sahara Ray
The musician opens up days after losing someone he cared about.

Supreme Court Lets Copyright Ruling Stand—Here's Why Artists Should Care
The SCOTUS decision on music rights just shifted the game for creators and labels alike.

LA's Production Crunch: Why More Tax Credits Ain't Stopping the Slide
LA's film and TV game is cooling down fast—even with fat tax incentives in play.

TT Torrez Says Funkmaster Flex Put Hands On Her At The Garden
Things got physical between a content creator and a legendary radio personality at Madison Square Garden.

BET's 'ComicView: Rooftop Series' Gets Season 2 Green Light
The stand-up revival that brought comedy back to the rooftop is getting 20 more episodes.

Universal Music Group Betting Big on Thai Artist Jeff Satur
UMG is making a calculated move to break T-Pop into the global mainstream

Big30 Puts Out the Fire on Gucci Robbery Claims and Rat Talk
Memphis rapper Big30 isn't letting false narratives stick.

Billie Eilish & Boy Smells Got Deals in Amazon's Fragrance Drop
PerfumeTok favorites are discounted right now if you know where to look.

One Writer Lost Her Singing Voice. She Refused to Lose Her Voice.
UK songwriter + Croatian composers, one album across jazz, rumba, pop and orchestral — and a story that'll stop you scrolling 🎙️

Ty Adkins : I'm A independent artist who cares solely on the feeling of music
"I'm A independent artist who cares solely on the feeling of music "

Gram Parsons Gets His Flowers: Star-Studded Tribute Show Before Rock Hall Induction
A night of legends honoring the godfather of country-rock before he officially enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Tragedy in the Family: Kash's Sister Wrestling With Guilt Over Fatal Shooting
A family fractured by loss—and the weight of what comes after.

Spotify's AI Remix Gamble: The Opt-In Loophole
Spotify's pushing AI remixes on indie artists—but at least they're asking first.

Netflix's Leadership Betting Big on Execution—But Wall Street's Skeptical
Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters say they can turn it around. Investors aren't so sure.

Beth Sidwell Gets the Official Promotion at BPI
The British music industry's policy voice just got her permanent seat at the table.

Man Arrested After Alleged Attack on Rick Ross' Son
Another day, another incident involving someone close to a major figure in hip-hop.

Italy's Content Spending Takes a Hit—Tax Credit Chaos to Blame
Italian film and TV production money dried up in 2025, and the government's playing games with tax breaks.

Powderfinger's Reunion Is the Real Deal — More Dates Coming
Over 300K tickets gone in a flash. The Australian rock legends aren't done yet.

James Bond Memorabilia Hits the Auction Block—and Yeah, That's Daniel Craig's Actual Skyfall Suit
400 lots of pure spy movie heat are about to find new homes.

Chris Brown's 'Party' Producer Taking Sony to Court Over Missing Royalty Money
A producer behind one of Chris Brown's biggest hits is claiming Sony owes him serious cash.

Asia Kate Dillon Opens Up About Dry Acting Spell, Pivoting to Service Work
After over a decade grinding in Hollywood, the 'Billions' star is real about what's happening in their career right now.

Barbara Cane Steps Back From BMI After 50 Years
A half-century run comes to an end—but the legend isn't going anywhere.

Swae Lee Moves On From His Miami Palace
Slim Jxmmi's letting go of the dream house.

Real Housewives Drama: Luann Puts Sonja on Notice Over Boyfriend Flirtation
When the cameras roll, so does the chaos on E!'s newest reality show.

Billboard's Bringing the Charts Back to Spain
The charts are heading overseas — Billboard and Starlite are rebuilding their Latin music infrastructure.

Dylan Sprouse Just Said What Now? The Internet Is Losing It
The Suite Life star just dropped a family bombshell that caught everyone off guard.

Fresh Details Emerge on AKA's Injuries in Anele Tembe Death Inquest
Cape Town court hearing reveals new medical evidence as AKA's father disputes the timeline.

Josh Hartnett Nearly Lost It Over 'Below' Accent Mix-Up
Actor thought he was about to become the next meme—until he actually watched what he made.

ONErpm Shakes Up Marketing Leadership With Amazonas Stepping In as CMO
Independent distributor ONErpm is making moves in the executive suite as it restructures its marketing operation.

Kim Kardashian Goes Full Goth for Halloween, Takes Cues from North West
Kim switched up the glam for a darker aesthetic this Halloween season.

Keanu Reeves & James Wan Cooking Up 'The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil' Remake
Hollywood's favorite action heavyweight just linked with a horror master for an American reimagining.

MUNA's Tour Bus Goes Up in Flames After Stanford Show
The indie-pop trio is safe after a scary incident on the road.

Ann Hornaday Was the Critic We Needed
The Washington Post's film voice left us with a blueprint for how to actually care about cinema.

Jay-Z Tapping Himself for 2027 Super Bowl? That's a Move
Hov might finally be ready to take the biggest stage in sports.

Christina Applegate Was Misdiagnosed With MS — Here's What Actually Happened
After seven months away, the actress returned to her podcast with a bombshell about her health.

Ticketmaster Brings in Amazon Vet as CTO, Doubling Down on AI
Ticketmaster's got new leadership and they're making AI the whole thing.

50 Cent Opens Up About Learning His Mother's Truth
The Queens legend gets real about a personal moment that shifted his perspective.

Emma Chamberlain Moving On With Musician Eden Joel
The YouTuber's been spotted with a new face, and yeah—it's a musician.
Fuerza Regida's JOP Takes Publisher of the Year Crown
The regional Mexican movement just got bigger.

Dwayne Johnson & Benny Safdie Team Up for 'Lizard Music' Holiday 2027
The Rock is heading into the weird with indie darling Benny Safdie directing.

Kandi Burruss Steps Into Soap Opera Game With CBS Debut
The Real Housewives star is trading Atlanta drama for scripted television.

Judi Dench Calls 'Cats' Movie a Total Waste, Says It Squandered Andrew Lloyd Webber's Talent
Even the legendary actress can't defend what happened in that 2019 disaster.

Aaron Bay-Schuck on Why Patience & Real Copyright Matter More Than Ever
Warner's new leader says the AI chaos is actually proving why human-run labels matter.

Bianca Censori Keeps Pushing Fashion Boundaries in Bold Red Look
Ye's wife isn't holding back with her latest fit.

Red Light Therapy Is The Wellness Gift That's Actually Hitting Different This Season
Forget the face masks—red light therapy gear is everywhere, and it's way more versatile than you think.
Taylor Swift Still Running The Board; Dominic Fike Crashes The Top 10
The Hot 100 top 10 is looking different this week—but Swift's grip stays tight.

Charli xcx Runs It Back at The Forum With Chappell Roan, Adéla
LA got the full experience when Charli pulled up with special guests for a two-night stand.

Lil Wayne Went Off on NFL Refs After Packers Stomped Cowboys
Weezy had some choice words about the whistle-happy zebras in Green Bay's win.

Kris Bowers Tapped to Score Disney's 'Hexed' Animated Feature
Oscar-winning composer steps up for House of Mouse's magical coming-of-age tale.

Sasha Alex Sloan Is Writing Hits for the Biggest Pop Stars—And She Just Started
The music school dropout behind Cabello, Charli, and Rodrigo tracks is rewriting what it means to make it in pop.

Tory Lanez Sues Over Prison Stabbing; Warden Denies Claims
The Toronto rapper is taking legal action after getting stabbed behind bars—and the facility's leadership is pushing back.

Jamie T Back On Top: Second U.K. No. 1 With 'Ghosts'
The British indie head returns to the summit.

New Doc Puts Figure Skating Champion Under the Microscope
A Czech filmmaker's debut takes you inside the elite world of competitive skating with an unflinching eye.

Nino Paid & Warhol.SS Charged With Murder in Atlanta Shooting
Two Atlanta artists hit with felony murder charges connected to an April killing.

James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Heading to Doha Film Festival
The Doha Film Festival is getting serious with its fall lineup.

Sony and Universal Want Lightspeed on the Stand About AI Training Data
Labels are pushing back hard against Suno's backer trying to dodge a court appearance.

Cop a $500 Target Bag if You're Feeling Lucky
Someone's about to stock up big on whatever they want this season.

E! Bringing WNBA Finals Glam to the Orange Carpet This Weekend
The WNBA championship is getting the red carpet treatment — and it's orange.

John Wilson Is Turning Harry Styles' Tour Into Art
The 'How To' director is bringing his eye to Styles' massive run.

VS Fashion Show Returns: A-List Lineup Hits the Runway in LA
Victoria's Secret brought the heat back to Hollywood with a star-studded show that reminded everyone why the brand still matters.
Megan Moroney's Pre-Show Ritual: What She's Spinning Before the VS Fashion Show
Country star Megan Moroney just pulled back the curtain on her pump-up playlist before hitting the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show stage in 2026.

Inde Navarrette Is Moving Different Right Now
The rising star behind 'Obsession' is stacking wins—and meeting icons.

Pooh Shiesty Fighting Back Against Solitary Confinement While Awaiting Trial
The Memphis rapper's legal team is pushing back on the conditions keeping him locked down 23 hours a day.

Kylie Just Made History in That Victoria's Secret Bra
The Kardashian broke through one of fashion's most exclusive gates.

Taylor Swift Brought New Heat to the Academy Museum Gala
Swift tested out unreleased material at a Hollywood charity event.

Young Miko Turned Inglewood Into Her Personal Penthouse
The Puerto Rican riser brought the full 'Do Not Disturb' experience to a packed Intuit Dome and reminded L.A. why she's one of the best things happening right now.

Who's Sitting Atop Country Music's Throne? The No. 1 Album Kings and Queens
The country charts tell a story about who's really running things right now.

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' Won't Leave the Throne
That Encore edition just proved some albums have serious staying power.

LL Cool J Says Bruce Lee Energy Got Him Doing His Own Stunts
The legend brings that same hands-on work ethic from the booth to the screen.

Jenna Dewan's Man Got Her Back While Val Sits Out DWTS
When your dance partner gets suspended, sometimes your real one steps up.

Volk & Islam Cooking Up Something Different
The UFC champ is bringing his cooking show to the next level with a surprise collab.

Chinese Drama Takes Top Prize at Warsaw Film Festival
Cai Chengjie's 'Suzhou Quartet' wins best director at Poland's biggest cinema showcase.

Nelly & Ashanti Got a Whole Reality Show About the Music Business
Two veterans balancing ownership stakes and the road—and yeah, it's being filmed.

James Austin Johnson's Trump Crashes SNL U.K., Roasts the Whole Situation
JAJ brought his Trump impression overseas for a cold open that had everybody in on the joke.

Hollywood Turns Out for Academy Museum Gala
Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and a who's who of A-list names showed up to celebrate cinema.

Iron Maiden Closing Out the 50th with a North American Victory Lap
The metal godfathers are bringing their anniversary tour stateside in 2027—and they're calling it a wrap.

Academy Museum Gala 2026: Hollywood's A-List Night Gets Lit
Taylor Swift, Timberlake, and the whole squad showed up to one of the year's biggest red carpet moments.

MGK and Dakota Johnson Keep the Rumor Mill Spinning
Spotted together and his whip parked at her place—the internet's detective work is on overdrive.

A$AP Rocky Finally Drops 'Shroom Clouds' With Jeremih & Reggie
Years in the vault, the Harlem rapper's collab arrives on Don't Be Dumb - Disc 2.

Carrot Top Ready to Get Back on Stage After Health Crisis
The Vegas fixture breaks his silence and confirms his return to the Luxor this month.

Zach Bryan Opens Up on Sobriety with McConaughey
The country star got real about his drinking habits in a sit-down with Matthew McConaughey.

Dancing With the Stars Benches Val Chmerkovskiy Over Carrie Ann Inaba Joke
The pro dancer is out after a social media post that crossed the line.

Lil Wayne's Charleston Show Gets Shelved Last-Minute
Weather and travel chaos forced Wayne to pull the plug just hours before fans showed up.

Law Roach Might Be Done Dressing Celebrities—Here's What's Next
The legendary stylist who made Zendaya and Kim look untouchable hints at a major career move.

‘I’m Experiencing Everything I’ve Ever Wanted’: Recapping Miley’s Live Return, On Her Own Terms
Here's what went down during Miley's first of two sold-out nights at the iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Outkast’s Ovrkast Lawsuit Draws Pushback From Original Interviewer
Outkast's case against Ovrkast prompted debate over a quoted interview and the personal and business costs of changing a

‘Perfect Road’ Is a Doc That Follows a Nomadic Cyclist Pursuing Grueling Challenges – and Freedom
Adam and Christian Bonke's documentary and character study, screening at the London Film Festival, is a road trip full o

Pooh Shiesty Says He's Confined to a Jail Cell for 23 Hours a Day
The Memphis rapper is asking the court for relief from his reported isolation. Continue reading…

J.K. Rowling’s Agent Slams Trans Rights Protest at ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in London: It Put ‘Others at Risk’
J.K. Rowling’s agent Neil Blair has slammed the transgender rights activists who staged a dramatic protest before a gala

50 Cent Says Diddy’s ‘Gonna Turn Up in This Next Joint’ After Reported Prison Transfer
Combs was involved in a physical altercation behind bars earlier this week that resulted in him being hospitalized.

Jacob Elordi Thought He Was Having a Mental Breakdown Until He Saw a John Cassavetes Film: “Made Me Feel a Lot Less Insane and Alone”
The Oscar-nominated actor and Cartier ambassador joined Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Baker for the first Cartier Cinema

How To Build An Independent Artist Career From The Ground Up
This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Toni Nelson, artist manager, business manager, and co-fo

Michael Che Explains Why “Shot In Minnesota” Avoids Naming Shooting Victims
Michael Che explained the choices behind "Shot in Minnesota" as a local comedian questioned one joke and praised his sup

Miley Cyrus Setlist: Every Song Played at ‘Bass Persuades – Live at the Hollywood Bowl’ (UPDATING LIVE)
Miley Cyrus kicked off her “Miley: Bass Persuades – Live at the Hollywood Bowl” shows on Friday night at the famed Los A

Lil Jon Reveals the Accident Behind Why He Always Wears Shades
The shades are not just for the aesthetic. Continue reading…

Paul Bettany Addresses Johnny Depp Texts in Friendship Update
Paul Bettany is on a quest to set the record straight about his friendship with Johnny Depp. The VisionQuest star addres

Aespa Says Giving ‘Strength to People’ Is More Important Than Career Achievements
Billboard spoke with the girl group backstage at TMElive International Music Awards.

‘True Detective’ Season 5 Officially Casts Nicolas Cage — and Antonio Banderas
The new season of the HBO series is set to begin filming in 2027.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Male Freak-Off Sex Worker Walks Back 12-Hour Confinement Claim
Diddy accuser Clayton Howard acknowledged inaccuracies and sought to remove a 12-hour confinement claim before a key hea

7 Movies That Were Finished By a Second Director: From ‘Justice League’ to ‘Spartacus’
Hollywood is a business of people. Yesterday, the industry got a reminder of that when Warner Bros. and DC Studios annou

From Universal Music’s fresh round of layoffs to Spotify’s catalog surge… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

Diddy Transferred to New Prison in Pennsylvania
He's now at Federal Corrections Institution in Allenwood, Penn. Continue reading…

Love Is Blind's Stew Reveals What Jax DM'd Him After Ending Engagement
Jacqueline "Jax" Guelli didn't leave Scott "Stew" Stewart in the dark for long. During Love Is Blind season 11, Jax

Glenn Hughes Says He’s On the Mend After Another 10-Hour Open-Heart Surgery: ‘All Is Well’
The former Black Sabbath and Deep Purple singer/bassist said he was in the hospital for eight days for the procedure.

‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’ Review: Judd Apatow’s Latest Comedy Doc Sends Viewers Down a Laugh-Filled Rabbit Hole
The Netflix film skips traditional talking heads for a more archival approach to the 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Dirty Wo

Chocolate MC Sued Over Alleged Assault Of Teen After Las Vegas Club Show
Chocolate MC faces a Vegas civil suit over an alleged assault after a club show, with the nightclub and hotel owner also

Boo Junfeng’s ‘Trinity,’ Sidharta Tata’s ‘Slaughterground’ Among JAFF Market 2026 Selections
Boo Junfeng’s “Trinity” and Sidharta Tata’s “Slaughterground” are among 11 feature projects picked for JAFF Future Proje

Live Nation calls FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit ‘misguided,’ says agency is trying to ‘flip the Act on its head’
If the FTC wins, ticketing companies that run their own resale marketplaces could be held liable for reselling tickets t

YNW Melly's Double Murder Retrial Jury Selection to Be Livestream
YNW Melly's judge grants livestream access. Continue reading…

Sense and Sensibility Cast Detail the Biggest Changes From Book
If you wish to remain perfectly happy, proceed with caution: this article contains minor details about the new Sense and

Fontaines D.C.’s ‘Dopamine Chamber’: Every Song Ranked
The band's fifth LP is a bruising and brilliant collection that will sound right at home in their biggest-ever venues ne

James McAvoy Reveals Which Film Paid Him “Bonkers” Residuals
On the other hand, the actor also said he sometimes "gets checks for like 25 cents."

‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’ Review: Judd Apatow’s Juicy and Haunting Portrait of a Comedy Star as Troubled as He Was Hilarious
At times, he had a streak of Andy Kaufman’s antisocial hostility in him, as if comedy was his way of testing both himsel

SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, others sue Washington, D.C., to block its 10% cap on ticket resale prices
The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction against the District's RESALE Act, which is set to apply from Januar

Chance the Rapper Wins $1.5 Million in Trial Against Ex-Manager
Chance wins again. Continue reading…

Anna Faris Reacts to Mom Creator Chuck Lorre’s Diss About Casting Her
Anna Faris doesn’t think Mom’s creator is always right. In fact, the Mom actress shared she “really didn’t see that comi

LCD Soundsystem New York City Residency 2026: Here’s Where to Shop Affordable Tickets Online
The indie rock band's 12-concert residency in Brooklyn and Queens starts on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Bullying Book ‘The One We Left Behind’ Optioned by ‘Henry Danger’ Director Mike Caron (Exclusive)
Sean Lavery, who wrote for comedies 'Cougar Town' and 'Crossing Swords,' has been set to pen the feature adaptation of t

Black Girls Rock! Plans “BGR! LIVE” Arena Tour For 2027
Black Girls Rock! and Black Promoters Collective announced "BGR! LIVE," with a national arena tour planned for early 202

‘The Mummy 4’ With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Officially Titled ‘The Mummy: The Book of the Dead’
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s fourth “Mummy” adventure has a new title: “The Mummy: The Book of the Dead.” Fraser an

Warner Chappell Music signs My Chemical Romance to exclusive worldwide publishing deal
Warner Chappell will oversee the catalog's global rights administration, copyright protection, and sync licensing across

Blueface Shows Off Fresh Touch-Up of His Face Tattoos
Chrisean updated her face portrait of Blue on her face in the same session. Continue reading…

Beyoncé's Outing With Blue Ivy, Rumi Will Have You Ringing the Alarm
Beyoncé was so blessed to be lookin’ at her girls. The “Crazy in Love” singer was joined by daughters Blue Ivy Carter, 1

SXSW London Confirms Dates & Theme for 2027 Edition: Here’s What to Expect
The festival will take place in Shoreditch, east London next May.

The Academy’s Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor to Attend Tokyo Film Festival
AMPAS is set to have a significant presence at Asia's biggest film event, and will also an event for Academy members.

MC Jin Joins Stephen Chow In “Kung Fu Soccer” English Version
MC Jin added his voice to Stephen Chow's latest film, which earned $344.4 million during China's summer box-office seaso

Christy Carlson Romano Says Her Salary Was Half of Shia LaBeouf’s on ‘Even Stevens’: ‘We Were Co-Leads and Had the Same Screen Time’
Christy Carlson Romano is claiming she was paid half of Shia LaBeouf’s salary on the Disney Channel series “Even Stevens

Jim Roppo named Vice Chairman of Warner Records Group
Roppo joins from Universal Music Group, where he most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Republic Records. Source

A$AP Rocky Offers Support as Ferg Announces His New Album Is Done
Rocky extends an olive branch. Continue reading…

We’re Scrubbing in to Share Grey's Anatomy Stars' Real-Life Romances
By the end of Grey's Anatomy's last season, Meredith Grey had finally made the choice to pick, choose and love

Rauw Alejandro and Camilo’s ‘Tattoo (Remix)’ Enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club
Six years after its release, the official music video for the chart-topping reggaeton hit passes one billion views on Yo

‘The Lowdown’ Brings a New Case and New Problems for Ethan Hawke’s Lee in Season 2 Premiere
The FX series introduces characters played by Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin in the opener.

Muni Long Wins Fight To Keep Medical Records From Ex-Managers
Muni Long won a medical privacy fight with her former managers as their lawsuit over unpaid fees and a clinic stay conti

‘South Park’: Stan Discovers Sephora’s Backrooms Before Ike Aura Battles a Looksmaxxing Chad
In the third episode of “South Park” Season 29, the gang gets stuck in Sephora’s “Backroom,” Stan’s dad shrinks himself

Ben Katovsky joins Matt Spetzler’s Pipeline as CEO
Pipeline is the $200 million-backed financing platform for the music and creative industries that launched in January th

50 Cent Says Diddy Sent Him Funeral Flowers After Watching Doc
This is wild. Continue reading…

Ryan Phillippe Details Past “Wild Night" With Ex Reese Witherspoon
Ryan Phillippe didn't have any intention on getting starstruck during his 2006 Oscars date with Reese Witherspoon.

Here’s How to Get Starz Online for Free
The best way to get access to Starz for free is right here.

‘Zombies 4’ Star Mekonnen “MK” Knife Shares Favorite Moments From Disney’s Worlds Collide Tour, Backstage “Mayhem” and His Message to Fans
The actor-singer-dancer is touring the country with stars from the 'Zombies,' 'Descendants' and 'Camp Rock' franchises,

Snoop Dogg’s Costa Rica Show Canceled After Promoter’s Arrest Over Drug Operation
Snoop Dogg's Costa Rica concert was canceled days after a reassurance from its promoter, who remained under investigatio

Variety’s 2026 Artisans to Watch: ‘Obsession’ Makeup Head, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Animation Supervisor, ‘La Bola Negra’ Composer and More
In 2026, moviegoers came back to cinemas, packing theaters to see blockbusters like “The Odyssey,” “Project Hail Mary,”

Here’s exactly what Amazon, Spotify, Apple and other streaming services want to pay songwriters for 2028–2032
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source

Drakeo The Ruler's Family Reaches Settlement With Live Nation
Drakeo's murder remains unsolved. Continue reading…

Paul McCartney Has One Issue With Beatles Film Casting Paul Mescal
Paul McCartney can’t let one element of the upcoming Beatles biopics be. After Paul Mescal was announced to play the “He

‘I Don’t Know Why He Filmed That:’ 50 Cent Talks Diddy Documentary on ‘Kimmel’
Fifty stopped by ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live for a chat about life, new ventures and victories.

Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S. Release After Dominating China’s Summer Box Office
The ‘Shaolin Soccer’ spinoff opens Oct. 23 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland, with a new English dub featuring Chow,

Ty Dolla $ign Reveals Tears Behind Mac Miller’s “Cinderella” Performances
Ty Dolla $ign recalled how performing "Cinderella" brought back grief for Mac Miller, from a tribute concert to recent s

Aaron Sorkin Thinks About Reviving ‘The West Wing’ for a ‘Couple of Seconds Every Day’: ‘I Miss It’
“The West Wing” stays on Aaron Sorkin’s mind. Created by Sorkin, the beloved NBC series ran from 1999 to 2006 and is wid

Summer Walker sues LVRN for fraud, asks court to void 2017 deal as Interscope pursues $50M+ claim against her (report)
The suit came to light days after Universal Music Group's Interscope Records sued Walker for more than USD $50 million.

Quavo Confirms More Solo Music, a Migos Album and Takeoff Project
Quavo has more music coming. Continue reading…

Raise a Gold Goblet to These Still Strong Love Is Blind Romances
Love may be blind, but the crop of contestants signed on for season 11 of the Netflix hit are entering the Love Is Blind

Costco’s Exclusive ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trading Card Set Includes 11 Rarity Levels & A Character-Inspired Frame
Fans have a choice between the HUNTR/X or Saja Boys trading card Collector Box, each sold exclusively at Costco.

Nick Cannon Brings “Nick Cannon @ Night” To BET For 10-Episode Run
Nick Cannon secured a weekly BET slot for his advice show after building the format with Wondery and an audience full of

‘All About Corinne’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Stalks Sandrine Kiberlain in a Witty, Deliciously Acted French Industry Satire
As one of the select few French actresses who has earned definite-article status in her homeland — referred to routinely

Raye says ticket scalpers used AI bots to create ‘hundreds of thousands of fake registrations’ as 1.8M sign up for 5,000 Royal Albert Hall seats
Presale registration for the show ran through a sign-up page hosted by fan marketing platform co:brand. Source

50 Cent Says His Beef With Rick Ross Is Just for Entertainment
50 Cent trolls Rozay for fun. Continue reading…

Justin Baldoni Makes Rare Public Appearance on Dancing With the Stars
Justin Baldoni is swinging by the Dancing With the Stars set. The actor was seated in the audience during the ABC dance

The Chicks Compare George W. Bush to ‘Deranged Nut Job’ Trump: ‘Now I’d Give George Bush a Big Wet Kiss’
The country trio is on the road celebrating 20 years of their post-controversy classic Taking the Long Way . And they’re

Skydance’s Sprawling TV Empire: 120 Series and Counting
The merged company's TV operations are more than 50 percent larger than Warner Bros. TV's slate — some tough choices may

AKA Murder Trial Witness Describes Gun Seizure As Defendant Denies Possession
AKA’s murder trial heard a defendant deny having a gun as prosecutors pressed their case over the weapon allegedly linke

BondIt, Buffalo 8 and Sandaled Kid Productions Team Up on High-Concept Horror Film Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Distribution and Sandaled Kid Productions have partnered on a new slate of horror films.

Primary Wave partners with Brian Vander Ark, frontman of The Verve Pipe, covering his publishing and recorded music catalogs
The deal covers Vander Ark's publishing and recorded music catalogs, including the songs he wrote for The Verve Pipe. So

Chrisean Rock Upgrades Blueface Tattoo on Her Face
Rock completed two tattoo removal sessions for the portrait in 2025. Continue reading…

Selma Blair Wasn't Feeling Great Before Alleged Airplane Incident
Selma Blair gave insight into her well-being hours before an unfortunate event. Before the Cruel Intentions actress was

THREE-D: South Carolina-made music rooted in truth, soul, and real life.
"South Carolina-made music rooted in truth, soul, and real life."

jonny hailey: I released my first song in 2021 & have only just settled into a genre that suits my voice.
"I released my first song in 2021 & have only just settled into a genre that suits my voice."

Sean Ono Lennon Clarifies Fan Speculation About How John Lennon Divided Inheritance Between Him and Half Brother Julian
It's not what you think.

Korean Content Giant CJ ENM, Middle Eastern Broadcaster MBC Strike Streaming Deal
The agreement, unveiled at MIPCOM, will bring a TVing-branded hub to Shahid, with simultaneous Korean series releases ac

Jaylen Brown Brings Limited 7uice BAPE Sneakers To Fans With Philly Launch
Jaylen Brown's 7uice BAPE sneakers launch October 17 in Philadelphia before online sales begin the next day, with no res

Skydance, Movistar Plus Expand Strategic Alliance In a Win-Win Move Into Co-Branded Original Series
In what looks like a coup for both parties, Skydance and Movistar Plus, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator, are ex

Rebecca Allen to exit UMG UK Chief Artist and Strategy Officer role after 27 years at Universal
Allen was promoted to the newly formed role of Chief Artist and Strategy Officer at UMG UK in December 2025 Source

Doechii Aims to Bring Black Womanhood to Hip-Hop With Debut Album
Doechii's back. Continue reading…

Selma Blair Arraigned on 2 Felony Charges After Plane Incident Arrest
More details are coming to light about Selma Blair's arrest in New York. After the actress allegedly attacked the c

Maren Morris, Flavor Flav, Maggie Baird & More Speak Out Against Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘It’s Actually Dangerous for Women’
Jewel, Lisa Loeb & Kristin Chenoweth also jumped into Dan Levy's comments section after the actor shared a takedown of t

Linda Duncombe, Banking Executive and Film Producer, Dies at 55
She also served on the board of directors for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and EnCorps.

Don Lemon Falls From Chair Laughing At Bhad Bhabi “Crash Me Outside” Joke After Car Accident
Don Lemon fell from his chair laughing at a Bhad Bhabie crash-scene joke as the rapper pushed back on claims about the w

Cannes Queer Animated Comedy ‘Jim Queen’ Scores New Sales at Busan (EXCLUSIVE)
Cannes animated comedy “Jim Queen” has picked up a new batch of international sales after screening at the Busan Interna

Catalog Is Surging On Spotify – Making Frontline Hits An Even Harder Game
The latest Tim's Take from MBW founder, Tim Ingham Source

Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys' Son Genesis Launches Cool YouTube Show
Swizz's son interviews cool CEOs. Continue reading…

Bryan Cranston Details Final Texts With RJ Mitte Before His Death
Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Bryan Cranston is mourning his onscreen son. After his Breaking Bad costa

Summer Walker ‘Disappointed’ by Interscope Lawsuit But ‘Open to a Constructive Resolution’
The R&B singer's attorney released a statement amid her legal dispute with the UMG label.

‘Civics Made Easy’ Renewed for Season 2 by PBS (Exclusive)
And it premieres in two days.

Judge Mathis Says Diddy Victim Of Racism After Punishment Over Prison Perks
The TV judge questions who gets punished for prison perks as Diddy’s spokesman pushes back on the focus on his life behi

Ben Affleck Calls ‘Justice League’ Reshoots the ‘Low Point of My Career’: ‘It Was So Gross’ How the Studio Replaced Zack Snyder With Joss Whedon
Ben Affleck appeared on the latest episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast and called the reshoots for “Justice Leag

Songwriters drop ‘alright, alright, alright’ sample lawsuit against Travis Scott and Sony Music
The notice of voluntary dismissal does not say whether they reached a settlement with Travis Scott or Sony Music. Source

Lucki Shows Face Cut in First Post Since Playboi Carti Crew Brawl
He was vibing out to Lil Wayne's 'Back on My Grizzy.' Continue reading…

Diddy Hospitalized After Suffering Head Injury in Prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs' team is addressing the headlines. Following a TMZ report that the "Bad Boy For Life" rapper—who

Britney Spears Drops Previously Unreleased Pop Banger ‘She’ll Never Be Me,’ Co-Written With Then-Boyfriend Justin Timberlake: Listen
The song will be featured on the upcoming 25th anniversary edition of Britney , due out on Nov. 6.

Russell Brand Arrives at London Court for Start of Rape Trial
The former actor, comedian and presenter is accused of three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one al

Drake Leaps 114 Spots As Mac Miller Returns To Billboard’s Top 10
Drake’s streaming surge and Mac Miller’s album sales send two expanded releases back into the Billboard 200’s top 10.

‘Sense and Sensibility’ and ‘Hamnet’ Breakout Bodhi Rae Breathnach Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Bodhi Rae Breathnach, the young Irish-English actress who made her feature film debut in Chloe Zhao’s critically-acclaim

DistroKid confirms it has removed tracks in response to UMG claims
The Verge reported that independent artists had been posting on social media about their music being taken down without

Charlie Sheen’s “Frightening” Last Days on Two and a Half Men Revealed
Charlie Sheen wasn’t winning when his time on Two and a Half Men came to an abrupt end. In fact, in the lead up to his f

alba: On Metamorfosi, Finding Her Voice and Making Music Beyond Language
From Naples to London, alba has built an independent project where Italian songwriting meets soulful pop and R&B — proving that connection doesn’t need a shared language

Mike Love Is ‘Facing Serious Health Challenges,’ Says John Stamos
Stamos shared a candid update about The Beach Boys singer on social media before their performance in Nashville Sunday n

Jake Johnson Teases New Project With ‘New Girl’ Co-Star Damon Wayans Jr.
The duo have teamed up for a Hulu pilot inspired by Jim Carrey movie 'The Cable Guy.'

John Legend Explains Why Sales Don’t Define Him Ahead Of ‘Muse’
John Legend explains why slow-building albums matter to him, with his early Kanye West partnership still part of that st

China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Dethrones ‘Traces of Justice’ to Claim Top Spot as Post-Holiday Market Cools
Constantin Film and Sony Pictures’ horror reboot “Resident Evil” took the crown at the mainland China box office during

Diane Keaton’s Daughter Misses "Everyday Moments" With Her After Death
Diane Keaton’s daughter is continuing to grieve the heartbreaking loss of her mom. On the first anniversary of the Oscar

Kelly Clarkson Slams Brooklyn Store for Giving Her the ‘Pretty Woman’ Treatment: ‘Just Lost a Huge Sale’
The singer called out the NYC's Art of Play on social media after the alleged shopping snub.

‘Carrie’ Star Samantha Sloyan Finds the Love Inside Horror’s Most Nefarious Mother
The 'Midnight Mass' alum explains how Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series rethinks Stephen King‘s notorious religious mot

DistroKid Removes Songs Over UMG Claims As Rappers Question Takedowns
Artists can challenge copyright removals through a counter-notice, but streaming platforms retain the power to keep song

Why Disney’s Kids & Family Division Is Working With Creators Like Dhar Mann and Nastya: We Need to ‘Meet Kids Where They Are’
During a panel discussion at MipJunior in Cannes on Sunday, Ayo Davis, president of Disney’s Kids & Family division, ref

Shane Gillis Apologizes After Dropping F-Bomb on SNL
Horton certainly heard something during Shane Gillis’ latest SNL appearance. After the comedian raised eyebrows for drop

Netflix Has Used AI on About 300 Titles, but “Human Touch Is Critical,” Exec Says in Busan
Netflix’s Asia-Pacific production head Sung Q Lee, ‘The Outlaws’ director Kang Yun-sung and Wētā FX's Kimball Thurston d

Denmark’s new digital replica law should go into effect in early 2027, says Danish culture minister
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital repl

Eazy The Block Captain Goes For Papoose’s Neck On “Lothario,” Drags Claressa Shields
Eazy The Block Captain is taking his feud with Papoose to another level with an explosive new diss “Lothario.”

AI-Native Studios Can Create Original IP While Traditional Studios Keep Their Edge, VFX Veteran Hong Jae Cheol Says at Busan
Small, AI-native companies running automated pipelines can develop their own intellectual property, while traditional st

Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone & More You Forgot Appeared on 30 Rock
Good god, Lemon! It’s been 20 years since 30 Rock premiered. Debuting Oct. 11, 2006, the show was created by and starred

Barry Manilow Walks Off Stage, Cancels Vegas Shows Due to Bronchitis
The 83-year-old left the stage after two songs, days into his return to the Westgate residency following a health break.

Kelly Clarkson Says NYC Store Treated Her Like Julia Roberts in 'Pretty Woman'
Kelly Clarkson says she had her very own "Pretty Woman" moment while shopping in New York City ... claiming a store empl

New Suno live music division to help make it the “first creative entertainment platform”
Part of Suno’s licensing deal with Warner Music Group last November involved acquiring concert-discovery platform Songki

Coco Gauff Gets UN Support After Racist Lunatics Abuse Her Over China Open Match
A disputed point in Beijing led to racist messages aimed at Coco Gauff. The UN is urging sports leaders and fans to act.

Justice Department Investigating TV Networks Over Decision to Suspend Press Pool
"Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act," a DOJ spokesperson tells THR.

Slamdance Alzheimer’s Drama ‘Banr’ From ‘Fox Hunt’ Writer Erica Xia-Hou Heads to Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong’s Cappu Films has taken on worldwide sales for “Banr,” Erica Xia-Hou’s Canadian-Chinese drama about a 40-year

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The duo performed two tracks from Tinashe’s Popstar album during the Oct. 9 set.

Mariska Hargitay on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Premiere That Seemed to Echo the Cornell Case
The episode is meant to highlight New York's voluntary intoxication loophole, which says that overly intoxicated people

Jack White’s latest concert poster is also a $150 board game
When Jack White played a show at BleauLive Theater in Las Vegas on October 2, 2026, the show’s poster was also available

EXCLUSIVE: Cassie’s Menstrual Cycle Becomes Battleground In Attempt To Dismiss Freak-Off Worker’s $35M Lawsuit
Cassie's lawyers challenge when Clayton Howard says he objected to sex and argue his revised claims cannot support a tri

‘Tenzing’ Review: A Remarkable Adventure That Puts the Audience Right Up on Mount Everest, Along with the First Two Men — One a Sherpa, Overlooked by History — to Scale It
"Tenzing" earns its inspirational fervor, but the reason it fits into the new wave of mountain-climbing movies is that t

MasterChef Star Mariusz Komenda Dead at 44 After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
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Saweetie Wonders Why Quavo Is Still Talking About the Bentley
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Chris Appleton volunteered as tribute to break Khloé Kardashian‘s four-year dry spell. During the Thursday, October 8, e

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Japanese game show “Save Money” has been acquired by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. The com

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50 Cent Says He Doesn't Care About Politics or Be Involved In It
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Wants to Quit Rap Right Now
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Everything Music: How Brandon Williams Finished a Song While Burying His Whole World
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Believe Appoints Adriana Sein as President of Americas
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Skilla Baby Won’t Be Stopped
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Slayyyter Announces New ‘Worst Girl in America’ “Brother Album” ‘Worst Man in America’
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Skilla Baby Says Shooting “Shot The Gangster” Out Of Him
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A dark living room can feel warm and inviting when the right lighting, textures, furniture, and decor work together. Tho

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UMG is now managing 130+ artists in Southeast Asia
Granite spoke during a fireside session at the Music Matters strand of the All That Matters conference in Singapore on O

GloRilla Expands Her Empire With New Beauty App GloVerse
Glo's also getting into acting and working on her sophomore album. Continue reading…

North West Joins Kanye West & His Wife Bianca Censori for Rare Outing
North West is running this town with her dad. Indeed, Kim Kardashian and Kanye "Ye" West's 13-year-old daughter mad

Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack, Caroline Polachek to Headline Primavera 2027
Pavement, Robyn, Turnstile, Skrillex, Doechii, Fontaines D.C., FKA twigs, and Hayley Williams are also among the acts

‘The Social Reckoning’ Is an Even Bigger Burn on Mark Zuckerberg Than You Think
Aaron Sorkin's film takes on a sitting mogul in a way Hollywood rarely attempts.

Turnstile, Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, Fontaines D.C., Robyn, Adéla & More Top 2027 Primavera Sound Barcelona Lineup
Next year's 25th anniversary edition will take place June 2-6 in Parc Del Fòrum.

Jack O’Connell and Odessa A’zion to Play Flat-Earthers in ‘The End of the World as We Know It’ for Studiocanal, Working Title and ‘An Irish Goodbye’ Oscar Winners (EXCLUSIVE)
Ross White and Tom Berkeley, the filmmaking duo behind the Oscar and BAFTA winning short film “An Irish Goodbye,” have t

Sony Music has now asked platforms to remove more than 260,000 AI deepfakes imitating artists like Harry Styles, Adele, and Michael Jackson
Sony told the Financial Times that the fight against AI tracks impersonating artists such as Harry Styles and Adele is "

EXCLUSIVE: Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Seeks Permanent End To Megan Thee Stallion Swimwear Battle Over Ads
Two models say their swimwear photos went beyond the deal they signed, while Roc Nation argues other firms handled the c

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Power To The People: Bruce Springsteen Covers Protest Songs, Dave Grohl Shouts Out Jack Smith, Tom Morello Reveals He “Certainly Did Not” Vote For Kamala Harris
Tom Morello's Power To The People took place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, on Saturday (October 3). Pro

So Long, Kody & Robyn: Where to Watch ‘Sister Wives’ Season 21 for Free Online Featuring Only the OG Spouses
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LL Cool J Explains How Grandfather Helped Launch His Career & Grandma’s Warning Against Pierced Nipples
LL Cool J recalls how his grandparents bought the gear that launched his career before Grandma drew the line at pierced

Sister Wives' Janelle Brown Reacts to Ex Kody Brown's Claims About Her
Now that Sister Wives' Kody Brown has officially completed his season 20 apology tour, his ex Janelle Brown has a l

Turnstile and Taylor Swift Shared the SNL Stage Last Night
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Streaming fraud is fuelled by “perceived lack of a legal risk”, industry stakeholders tell judge in Michael Smith sentencing
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be

Zach Bryan Breaks Gillette Stadium Attendance Record While Wearing ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt Again
The country star set the record at the Foxborough, Mass., venue on Oct. 4, after performing there the night before.

James Gunn Confirms He’s ‘Already’ Writing His Next Film Ahead of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’
James Gunn announced on Threads that he is actively working on writing his next film ahead of the release of “Superman:

BMF Actor Da’Vinchi Angers Black Americans Over “Lazy & Slavery” Comments
Da’Vinchi’s comments about Black Americans and overseas actors sparked backlash, but the full Cam Newton conversation su

Jada Pinkett Smith Wants Will's Ex-Pal To Sit For Mental Exam to Prove Emotional Distress
Jada Pinkett Smith wants Will Smith's former friend, who is suing the actress and claiming she threatened him, to submit

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The Recording Academy has been fighting a fire in recent weeks after BTS declined to submit their latest music to the Gr

NFL London Game 2026: Where to Watch Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Live Online Free
Livestream the Colts take on the Commanders live from London on Oct. 4 — plus, watch Jordyn Simone and Mimi Webb perform

Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Stint: “My Literal Therapist!”
The "Patient Zero" singer gave Travis Kelce a subtle salute during the 'Verity' star's opening monologue.

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On paper, "A Statement" sounds like an interesting movie, but it’s at once talky and flat, grabby and meandering, impass

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An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue

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Their breakout 2018 sci-fi thriller debuted at the Vancouver Film Festival. Now they’re returning with ‘Freaks 2’ and as

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The latest research into the climate emergency’s impact on live music comes from the Canadian Live Music Association wit

Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue as Her Breakup Therapist, Show Travis Kelce Love with Cleveland Shoutout
Predictions that Taylor Swift would make a cameo on “Saturday Night Live” with host Dakota Johnson came to fruition when

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Lucki emerged hurt following turmoil tied to Playboi Carti associates at ComplexCon.

Ciara Flaunts Baby Bump While Rocking the Runway at Paris Fashion Week
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu helmed the big-budget Warner Bros. release that is struggling in its opening weekend.

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The British legend performed the first of his final two shows on Oct. 2 at the Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.

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Guillermo Del Toro is publicly declaring his love for “Digger.” Del Toro took to X to call out naysayers of Alejandro G.

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The Australian rock icon released his version of “Rock ’n’ Roll Is King,” with all proceeds to charity, following the Ro

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It would be nice to say that Connor Storrie burns up the screen in “April X,” the star’s first film vehicle released sin

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A festival launching Oct. 11 at Manhattan’s SVA Theatre is positioning itself as an answer to the flattened, stereotyped

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Taylor Swift is officially in her lob era. Two months after chopping off her long blonde hair, the “Opalite” singer debu

Lzzy Hale Slams Alleged Perpetrators in Cornell 7 Rape Case: ‘You Are a Sick Monster’
The singer was unequivocal about her thoughts on the case that has shocked the nation.

Kanye West’s Latest Tour Stop Bites the Dust as Upcoming St. Petersburg Gigs Are Canceled
The Russian promoter didn't indicate if the Oct. 10-11 dates would be rescheduled.

Female MC Savagely Rips Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Yung Miami & More
Era Swan has Hip-Hop buzzing after targeting several major stars and calling on Nicki Minaj to return and take the game

Sony in Talks to Land ‘Battlefield’ Video Game Movie From Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan
Sony is in talks to acquire Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan’s big-screen adaptation of the popular “Battlefi

From Warner’s EMP sell-off to Universal Music’s Briegmann promotion… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

Rick Ross Pleads Not Guilty Following Arrest
Ross was released on a $5,000 bond. Continue reading…

Would Khloe Kardashian Join Real Housewives? She Says…
Khloe Kardashian couldn’t keep up with The Real Housewives. Although The Kardashians star has been working in reality TV

10mg Gummies: I like to make fun, colorful, melodic, dance music inspired by different cultures.
"I like to make fun, colorful, melodic, dance music inspired by different cultures. "

Frank Carbone: I’m a pop artist from Raleigh, NC that makes music for late night drives, real life situations and relationship issues with catchy melodies that get stuck in your head.
"I’m a pop artist from Raleigh, NC that makes music for late night drives, real life situations and relationship issues with catchy melodies that get stuck in your head."

Stormzy, James Blake, Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis Recognized at 2026 Ivors Academy Honours Ceremony
The Ivors' second honours event took place in London on Thursday (Oct. 1).

Woody Allen’s Madrid Film, King Charles and Ozzy Osbourne, AI, Microdrama and M&A: Iberseries Wrap
The sixth edition of the industry gathering, which has featured debates about hot-button industry topics in Madrid, is c

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Agrees To Sacrifice BET & Other Black Channels If It Violates $110B Merger Rules With Warner Bros.
Paramount's California settlement exposes six BET networks to a forced ownership change if the company violates cable de

‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Scores Record-Breaking Season 2 Premiere With Nearly 9 Million Viewers
The second season of the U.K.’s “Celebrity Traitors” is off to a record-breaking start. More than 8.8 million viewers wa

Frank Briegmann promoted to Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Deutsche Grammophon
The appointment expands the remit of Briegmann, who will continue to report to Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Uni

Quavo Reveals He Has Two Children
Huncho has a boy and a girl. Continue reading…

Big Brother Season 28 Winner Crowned After Major Betrayal
The votes are in on the winner of Big Brother season 28. But first, a recap: Heading into the Oct. 1 finale, houseguests

Ben Affleck Explains His Approach to Using AI Ethically on New Movie ‘Animals’: “It’s Not About Making Fake People or Replacing Anybody, Ever”
"I wouldn't use something that trains on or has learned from any work that is copywritten, or that is an intelligence cr

50 Cent Questions How Son Sire Feels About Daphne Joy’s Wild Freaky Revelations With Ye & Wife
50 Cent brings son Sire into Daphne Joy’s latest controversy after she addresses rumors involving Kanye West and Bianca

International Oscar Submissions: Cuba, Denmark, Vietnam, Italy, France and More Join the List
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. T

ElevenLabs valuation doubles to $22B – four times that of AI music rival Suno
ElevenLabs completed a USD $300 million employee tender offer at a valuation of $22 billion. Source

Rick Ross Insists He Is Totally Innocent Following Battery Arrest
His ex-girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick claims the rapper assaulted her. Continue reading…

Why Miranda Lambert Says She, Carrie Underwood Deserve a Ribbon
Miranda Lambert is looking back at the industry that built her. The “House That Built Me” singer reflected on the early

Publishing Briefs: Killing Joke Frontman Signs With Cooking Vinyl, Adéla Collaborator at Prescription Songs
More publishing news and signings this week include Tyla Rodrigues at Sony Music Publishing, Will Bundy at Bucks Music G

Anonymous Content, Higher Ground to Produce Feature Film Adaptation of ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’
The move comes as Anonymous moves into becoming a financier of films, rather than just a fee-for-hire production company

EXCLUSIVE: MC Money & Gangsta Gold Say Producer Stole Royalties From Their Memphis Classics; Demand Over $500K
MC Money and Gangsta Gold say DJ Sound collected phonk-era licensing money tied to their Memphis classics without a full

‘Scrubs’ Writer Eric Weinberg Goes on Trial for Rape and Sex Assault of Seven Women
Jurors were told Thursday that TV writer Eric Weinberg posed as an amateur photographer in order to lure seven women to

Less than three months after exiting Kobalt, Willard Ahdritz officially launches Ahdritz Capital Partners
Ex-Lazard banker Stephen Langer and former SSE Ventures CEO Isabel Keulen join the Kobalt founder's new firm. Source

Lil Nas X Honors His Late Mother in 'World's Greatest!' Video
His mother, Tameka Hill, passed in August. Continue reading…

VMAs Producer Shares Story Behind Taylor Swift's Artist Director Win
The MTV VMAs team was ready to honor Taylor Swift. Days after the “Cleveland!” singer accepted the Artist Director Award

Alex Warren Cranks Up the Smoke Machine For ‘Cry Wolf’ Performance on ‘Fallon’: Watch
The California singer and songwriter performed the "Wildchild" ballad on late-night TV.

MGMH launches Good Vibrations mental wellbeing sessions for musicians
A series of recent surveys, from The Cost of A Dream to It’s Time to Talk, have highlighted the challenges faced by Indi

Diddy Returns To The Hole After Contraband Phone, Massages & Party Lifestyle In Prison
Diddy returns to solitary at Fort Dix as officials investigate claims of contraband phones, liquor and paid inmate servi

Julianne Moore to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From ‘The Debut’ Director Jesse Eisenberg at Rome Film Festival
Julianne Moore will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Rome Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress wi

Sia sells 50% of music catalog to Pophouse in $180M deal
Pophouse says it's acquired Sia's "publishing and master music rights"; the pricetag suggests a $360M valuation for the

Nas, Mayor Mamdani Discuss Hip-Hop's Future With New Bronx School
Hip-hop and you don't stop. Continue reading…

Dermstore’s $1,145 Beauty Advent Calendar Can Be Yours for Just $250
With the holiday season inching closer, brands have already begun dropping exclusive gift sets and Advent Calendars. Whi

The Avalanches Set 2027 Tour of Australia
Led by Robbie Chater, Tony Di Blasi and Andy Szekeres, the electronic music pioneers will play six concerts across Austr

Kathleen Kennedy Admits to “A Bit of Relief” in Stepping Down From Lucasfilm After 14 Years
The longtime producer, handpicked by George Lucas to lead his company, reflected on her time at the top of the ‘Star War

IMPF and IMPEL publish AI licensing principles, insisting songs and recordings must be valued equally
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted th

Spike Lee Was Restrained During Yankee Stadium Dinner Over Palestine Heckler
Spike Lee encountered an aggressive person that asked him about Gaza advocacy while eating dinner before Wednesday's Yan

‘South Park’ Goes After Billionaires, Data Centers, Anti-Vaxxers and Trump in Phallic-Filled New Episode
In the second episode of “South Park” (or, rather, “South America”) Season 29, an impassioned Butters sets out to rid So

Ditto study identifies key pain points for independent artists
Distributor Ditto Music has been surveying more than 5,000 independent artists, with the findings zeroing in on some of

Nas Takes Beat Street Film to Broadway With New Creative Team
Nas is moving forward with Beat Street musical. Continue reading…

Early October Prime Day Beauty Deals to Kickstart Your Holiday Glow-Up
October Prime Day is basically the unofficial kickoff of the holiday sale season. Although it technically doesn't s

How Much Did the VMAs Help the Streaming Numbers for Madonna, Sienna Spiro & More Performers?
This week's Trending Up looks at some of the bigger bumps for Sunday night's participants, as well as revived hits from

Stephanie Hsu Inks With Range Media Partners
EXCLUSIVE: Range has signed award-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress. Hsu r

IFPI sees X as ‘a significant concern for the music industry’
Global recorded-music body the IFPI has made its latest submission to the EU Counterfeit and Piracy Watchlist consultati

Kanye West’s Russian Concert Derailed By Kremlin Intervention
Ye's planned St. Petersburg performances get officially canceled after weeks of conflicting reports and Kremlin pressure

Florence Pugh Thanks Tom Holland for Her ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Casting: “This All Happened Because of Tom”
The Oscar nominee explained that 'The Odyssey' actor previously cited her as an MCU actor he wanted to work with, which

Oasis archive recordings pulled from auction as band take legal action against former sound engineer
The claim was filed in the High Court in London on Tuesday (September 29) Source

Quavo Explains How Takeoff’s Death Helped Heal Rift With Offset
Long live The Rocket. Continue reading…

Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Exits Disney TV for ‘New Opportunty’ After Eight Years as Head of Communications
Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul is exiting Disney TV as head of communications after eight years. Here is her note to her staff,

Foo Fighters Doubling Down on ‘One-Night Only’ Opening Slot For AC/DC at Rescheduled MetLife Show
The band will have another go-round with their heroes at the show on Friday (Oct. 2), which comes after last weekend's g

American Filmmaker Sam Pollard to Head Up London Film Festival Official Competition Jury
British-Egyptian star Amir El-Masry has been named president of the first feature competition, and 'Santosh' director Sa

How This Classical Piano/Cello Duo Built a Sustainable Career For Their Family
This week, Ari welcomes Patrick Laird, cellist and half of the acclaimed instrumental pair Brooklyn Duo.

Composers, Filmmakers Sync Up at World Soundtrack Awards’ Film Music Days
Now nearing its 26th edition, the World Soundtrack Awards in Ghent have made the Belgian city film scoring’s home base.

Prosecutors want man who pocketed $8m using AI songs and bot streams imprisoned for at least 46 months, saying he stole from ‘hard-working’ songwriters
Prosecutors have put Smith's emails in front of Judge Koeltl, and say they show a man who knew from the start that his s

The Ultimate 2026 Festival Guide for Hip-Hop Fans
LL Cool J, Big Boi, PND and more. Continue reading…

What Happened to Sharon Randolph: The Twisted Story of The Widower
When Dan Slepian got a tip about a "really weird case" brewing in Las Vegas, he was intrigued. But, as the Dateline prod

Becca Hatch, Lewis Love Tapped For Spotify’s RADAR Program
Hatch and Love are the latest acts from Australia and New Zealand to secure support from Spotify’s global emerging artis

‘Final Payment’, ‘Congo Boy’ Win Top Awards At Pingyao International Film Festival
Chinese director Niu Niu’s Final Payment scooped the Best Film Award in the Fei Mu Awards of this year’s Pingyao Interna

Trump’s DoJ was biased and wrong about ‘fair use’, say news orgs in OpenAI dispute
Many of the music industry’s AI legal battles swing on whether or not AI training is ‘fair use’ under US copyright law.

Sacem to launch a Deezer-powered music service for businesses
Deezer’s efforts to grow its B2B streaming business have an unexpected new partner: French collecting society Sacem. The

Dylan Harper Thinks Jaÿ-Z Put Hex on Spurs During NBA Finals Loss
Did Hov put a curse on the Spurs? Continue reading…

Chad Lowe and Kim Painter's Daughter Fiona Dies at 13
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter are mourning a tragic loss. The Pretty Little Liars alum and Enemy of the State actress shared

Patti Smith's 'Bread of Angels' Finally Hits Paperback — Here's Why It Matters
The punk poet's origin story is now in your hands, affordable and ready.

All American Closing the Book: Creator Nkechi Okoro Carroll on Saying Goodbye to 8 Seasons
After eight years in the All American universe, the show's boss wrestles with endings—and why some stories demand to be told.

India's Festive Season Is Reshaping Spotify Charts and How People Listen
The last quarter of the year hits different in India — and streaming data proves it.

J.R. Smith Arrested on Assault Charge in Texas
The former NBA guard's comeback narrative just hit a major speed bump.

Amazon's Fall Prime Day Is Here—Here's What's Actually Moving
Amazon's back with Prime Big Deal Days next month. Here's what you need to know before the deals drop.

Red Light Management Is Going Nordic
Two industry veterans are building out Scandinavia's next major artist management operation.

Drake Dusting Off the Vault: FOMO Tracks Heading to Streaming
The 6 God is letting some songs from his FOMO sessions see the light of day.

Pete Davidson Just Took Two Concussions to the Dome in Three Weeks
The King of Staten Island found out the hard way why stunt doubles exist.

Miley Cyrus Back on Top With 'Endless Summer Vacation' Debut
Miley just landed her first chart-topper in over a decade—and she's not holding back the gratitude.

Netflix's Matthew Perry Doc Hits Different
The streaming giant just dropped a heavy look at the Friends star's life and legacy.

Even Studio Lets Artists Run Their Own Direct-to-Fan Shop
The D2C platform Even just dropped a white-label tool so musicians can sell straight to fans without giving up control.

Second-Gen Stars Are Building Their Own Lane—And It's Not On TV
Kids of the famous are ditching the family business playbook and writing their own rules.

Xu Zao's Following Up 'Light Pillar' With AI Joint 'Easy, My Friend'
First-time director Xu Zao is already cooking up his next move—and it's got AI all over it.

Live Nation's Legal Helm Changes Hands After Two Decades
Michael Rowles is stepping back from the top legal seat at Live Nation after 20 years — and the company's already got his replacement lined up.

Young Thug On Rich Homie Quan: 'I Would've Died for Him'
Thug breaks down what really went down between him and Quan.

Behind the Star: What Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Don't Want You to Know
The squad that keeps the Lone Star State hyped is holding it down in ways the team on the field can't.

Bose Jumps Back Into Wired: New $99 Earbuds Tap Gen Z's Analog Wave
Bose is ditching the battery game and going retro with their first wired headphones in over a decade.

Russo Brothers Confirm Hulk's Got a Role in Avengers: Doomsday
Mark Ruffalo's coming back—and he's tied up in whatever Doom's got cooking.

ClassicalBot Is Mapping Every Classical Concert on the Planet
Someone built an AI tool to track classical shows worldwide — and it actually solves a real problem.

Did Hov Really Hex the Spurs? That Roc Diamond Got the Whole Squad Shook
San Antonio's guards swear Jay-Z's hand gesture cost them the Finals.

Jeff Probst Says 'Survivor' Stays the Same Despite Paramount's DEI Rollback
The reality TV legend is pushing back on the idea that his show's casting and production are changing.

UMG Brings in Spotify's AI Architect to Lead Machine Learning Push
Universal Music Group just hired the brain behind Spotify's AI DJ to shape the future of how music gets discovered.

Blueface Caught Streaming Chrisean's PPV Fight—Now He's Facing Lawsuit
The rapper allegedly broadcast his girlfriend's boxing match without permission, and the bill's coming due.

Marvel's Endgame Encore Runs the U.K. Box Office
Disney flexes with a re-release that came to dominate the British charts.

Nick Cannon's Netflix Doc Is About to Get Real About the Fatherhood Grind
The entertainer is laying bare what it actually takes to raise 12 kids in the public eye.

Linklater's 20-Year 'Merrily' Experiment Is Still Moving Forward
Richard Linklater isn't sweating the long game on his ambitious Sondheim adaptation.

Spotify's Getting the VMA Footage Game Now
MTV's biggest 2026 moments—Madonna, Charli, Taylor's new video—heading to Spotify

Nicki Minaj Sends Prayers as Nigeria Confronts Another Wave of Violence
The rap queen speaks out on the ongoing crisis in Plateau State.

Stallone, Dunham, and the 2026 Memoir Moment
Hollywood's biggest names are finally telling their own stories—and the memoir game is getting real.

Live Nation's New Nashville Spot Opens with Miranda Lambert Takeover
The Truth is coming to Music City, and it's already sold out.

Quavo and Offset Link Up at QROMELIFE Party—Migos Reunion Rumors Heat Up
The Migos door might not be closed after all.

Wladimir Klitschko Seeks Guardianship of Daughter After Hayden Panettiere's Death
The former boxer is moving to secure custody of their child following the actress's unexpected passing.

Madonna Brought the Young Blood to the 2026 VMAs
The Queen of Pop reminded everyone she's still calling the shots by pulling Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX on stage.

Baltic Film Flex: Tallinn Black Nights Going 30 Years Deep
Estonia's legendary festival is celebrating three decades by opening with a Cannes-approved Latvian submission that's got the whole region standing up.

Nicole Scherzinger Performed Through Serious Burns—That's Dedication
The Pussycat Dolls frontwoman took the stage in Germany with boiling water injuries and didn't blink.

Durban FilmMart Ready to Get Into the Real Issues Facing African Cinema
African filmmakers are gathering to talk money, distribution, and what's really holding the continent back.

Antares Finally Lets Your Vibrato Breathe With AutoTune Advanced
The legendary pitch-fixer just got a major upgrade—and it's designed to respect what makes you *you*.

Jacquees Booked on DUI and Battery Charges in Florida
R&B crooner Jacquees is facing serious legal trouble after a Sunday arrest in Broward County.

Laguna Beach Cast Reunites for Roku Special — Here's What They've Been Up To
The OG reality TV crew finally sat down for an official reunion, and yeah, it happened.

AEW Star PAC Dead at 40
The wrestling world is reeling after the sudden loss of a British legend who was in the ring just hours before.

Watch Kacey Musgraves Sing Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” at the 2026 VMAs
Musgraves has also been covering the late country icon's songs on tour

What the VMAs Didn't Show You: Swift & Madonna Connected Off-Camera
The moments that didn't make the broadcast hit different.

Yung Lean & Gener8ion Turn Up the Heat on 'Storm' — VMA Nod Incoming
The Swedish rapper and creative collective just dropped a remade visual that's got the award voters' attention.

Taylor Swift Turns 'Patient Zero' Into a Ghost Story at the VMAs
Swift premiered the 'Patient Zero' video at the VMAs—and it's a love triangle wrapped in supernatural dread.

Ed Sheeran's Cousin Jethro Comes Out Swinging Over Macklemore Tour Beef
Family drama erupts as Jethro Sheeran plans a diss track after Macklemore gets pulled from Ed's tour.

Travis Kelce Kept the Faith While Taylor Held It Down at the VMAs
When you can't be there, you show up differently.

Deadliest Catch Star Todd Meadows' Last Words to His Kids Aired on TV
The reality star's final FaceTime with his children became part of the show's season finale.

Sabrina Carpenter Trading Pop for Hollywood Gold in Fred Astaire Biopic
The pop star is stepping into Ginger Rogers's shoes for a major studio film.

Emmy Rossum Opens Up: How 'Shameless' Nude Scenes Changed Her Love Life
The actress is real about the baggage that came with playing Fiona Gallagher on screen.

National Geographic Doubles Down on Documentaries With New Continental Franchise
While streaming services chase viral moments, Nat Geo is betting big on long-form storytelling.

Keke Wyatt Pushes Back on Reports After Georgia Arrest
The R&B vet is clarifying what she's actually facing after her arrest made headlines.

Rihanna Gives the People What They Want: First Real Look at Daughter Rocki
RiRi finally broke the internet vault and shared never-before-seen photos of her and A$AP Rocky's daughter.

Razaan Isn't Pretending He's Healed — And That's Exactly Why 'REBIRTH' Hits
He didn't wait to feel fixed before pressing release. That's the whole point.

Todd Rundgren Goes In on Taylor Swift, Gets the Predictable Reaction
Rock legend Todd Rundgren decided 2024 was the year to take shots at Taylor Swift's entire existence.

John Turturro Finally Getting His Flowers for 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York'
The veteran character actor is in the conversation for awards season—and he's got thoughts on what's next.

KATSEYE Hit SNL With Four-Piece Squad, Two Members Sidelined
The HYBE-backed girl group made their late-night debut short-handed but still brought the energy.

Martin McDonagh Says 'Wild Horse Nine' Is His Most Political Stance Yet
The Irish filmmaker is done playing it safe—and he wants other artists to do the same.

Your Brand Is Your Business: Why Every Creative Needs One
In a crowded field, being good at what you do isn't enough anymore—people gotta *know* you do it.

The MTV VMAs: Where Careers Get Made, Broken, and Occasionally Interrupted
The VMAs have always been less award show, more controlled chaos—and that's exactly why we keep watching.

NYC's Fall Festival Season Gets Wiped Out by Mother Nature
Three major New York festivals canceled due to severe weather—a rough blow for the city's autumn music calendar.

Jalen Brunson & the Knicks Pull Up to SNL's Season 52 Kick-Off
The Knicks' star point guard hosted Saturday Night Live's season premiere—and Katseye brought the heat as the musical guest.

SNL Kicks Off Season 52 With Trump & NYC Mayor Bit, Natalie Harp Goes Full Stan Mode
The late-night show opened with an unlikely political buddy comedy sketch that had nothing to do with the actual election.

Chrisean Rock Steps Up After Adam22 Drops Wild Allegations
The internet drama got messier when Adam22 made claims about Chrisean's son—and she had to answer for it.

Carrot Top Released From Hospital Following Mental Health Crisis
The Vegas prop comic is out of the hospital a week after a serious incident.

Shawn Woods Didn't Write These Songs for You. That's Exactly Why They Land.
man wrote songs as therapy, never meant for anyone to hear them — then a friend pressed play 👀

Jay-Z Rape Accuser Withdraws Allegations
The woman who filed suit against Jay-Z has withdrawn her claims, issuing a statement saying nothing inappropriate ever happened.

Carrot Top Reconnecting With Family, Signs of Recovery Emerging
The prop comic is getting back in touch with loved ones as he works through his comeback.

GWAR's Chuck Varga, the Sexecutioner, Dead at 68
A founding architect of metal's most unhinged live experience is gone.

YouTube and Meta Flip Script on 'Musk' Trailer—But TikTok and X Still Ghosting
The platforms that killed the ad are now letting it run. Here's what changed.

Simon Robson Steps Away From Warner After Nearly 30 Years
A longtime exec is closing a chapter at one of music's biggest powers.

Diddy's Legal Team Getting Paid First—Files Locked Until Then
When your lawyers want their money before they hand over anything.

Mike Leigh Takes Home the Gold at San Sebastián
The veteran British filmmaker swept the festival's top prizes with 'Tender Loving Care.'

Spanish TV Got Stories to Tell: Iberseries Dropping New Heat
Madrid dystopias, dead phone calls, and queer history—here's what's cooking at Iberseries.

Latin Music Staying Hungry: 8.6% Growth in First Half of 2026
While the broader music industry catches its breath, Latin recordings are printing money in the US.

The Rent Is Too Damn High: How Housing Costs Are Remapping America
People aren't chasing the dream anymore—they're chasing affordability.

Anthony Ippolito Went from Playing Rocky to Playing Stallone—and Oscar Talk Followed
Young actor learned the hard way that one shot at the right role changes everything.

Josh Remsberg Steps Up as Commercial Head at EVEN
Direct-to-fan platform EVEN taps Remsberg to lead its business partnerships across the music industry.

Bubba Sparxxx's Transformation Got Twitter in a Headlock
The La Floridian is looking completely different, and the internet can't stop talking about it.

SNL's Back with a New Look — Here's What Changed for Season 52
Saturday Night Live is keeping it mostly the same, but there's enough new energy to matter.

Interscope Exec & Common Honored at Black Music Action Coalition Gala
Live Nation's annual fundraiser recognizes movers in music and activism.

Adam Brody Steps Into the Political Conversation
The 'Nobody Wants This' star isn't staying quiet about what matters to him.

Mother Nature Might Do What Kraft Couldn't: Kill This Ed Sheeran Show
A nor'easter is threatening to cancel Ed Sheeran's stadium run—and honestly, the weather might be doing everyone a favor.

Why Smart Movers Are Letting the Professionals Handle the Drive
Long-distance moves are stressful enough—your car doesn't need to suffer for it.

How Hombale Films Turned 'Hanuman Ansh' Into a Global Play
The K.G.F and Kantara team figured out how to take a devotional film worldwide—and it's working.

Elton John Kicks Off Apple Music Hall in London
Apple's new London venue is opening its doors—and they're bringing out the heavy hitters.

Kendrick Lamar Sets the Touring Blueprint
Kendrick just locked in the biggest touring year any rapper has ever pulled off.

Taylor Swift Just Gave Us the Road Trip Vlog We Didn't Know We Needed
Swift pulls back the curtain on a Cleveland getaway with Travis Kelce—and yeah, it's exactly as couple-coded as you'd think.

Why '9 to 5' Still Hits Different: Dolly's Timeless Anthem Gets Its Due
Dolly Parton's workplace anthem endures because it nails something real that every working person feels.

Carrie-Anne Moss Taps Into the Dark Side for 'Yaga'
A new supernatural series is coming to Crave and AMC+, and it's got Alanis Morissette covering 'Season of the Witch' as the soundtrack.

Y Royalties Is Hiring: Royalty Accounting Role in London
If you know music rights and numbers, Y Royalties wants to talk to you.

Mayweather Abandons $175M Lawsuit, Cuts His Losses
The Money Man just walked away from a massive fraud case—and it says something about where his head is right now.

Ari Emanuel's Memoir Spills the Tea on Three Decades of Hollywood Power Moves
The superagent behind some of entertainment's biggest deals is finally telling his own story—and it's full of feuds, famous names, and the moments that built an empire.

Big Music Moves: Warner Shakes It Up, Suno Won't Back Down
Leadership changes at a major label and an AI startup that's not folding in court — here's what went down this week.

Young Thug Moves Into the Boardroom With New Company Primal
Slime Season just went corporate.

Dan Aykroyd Just Admitted He and Bill Murray Went Joyiding on Stolen NYPD Bikes
Ghostbusters II set stories just hit different.

Nor'Easter Washes Out Day One of Ocean Calling Festival
Mother Nature had other plans for the Maryland beach festival.

Boseman Family's Lawyers Raised Red Flags About His Death in Letter to Widow
Weeks after Chadwick Boseman passed, his family's legal team sent a preservation letter to his widow — and it wasn't routine.

SymphonyOS Levels Up: Six AI Agents Now Running Your Music Campaign
The platform that automates artist marketing just got a major overhaul—and it's leaning all the way into AI.

Jay-Z's REFORM Alliance Brings Real Job Opportunities to Lancaster
Hov's criminal justice org is putting money where its mouth is—opening actual career pathways for young people caught in the system.

J.A. Bayona Explores Life After Survival in New Netflix Doc Series
The director behind 'Society of the Snow' is diving deeper into the Andes crash story—but this time, it's about what came next.

LANDR's AI Fraud Detection Just Cut Fake Streams by 95%
The platform is getting serious about cleaning up artificial streaming — and the numbers back it up.

Hip-Hop Heads Get the Keys—Literally
When the city recognizes you, that's when you know you really made it.

The Dark Side of 'To Catch a Predator': How a Viral TV Moment Got Heavier
Chris Hansen's infamous show was entertainment for millions—but the real story behind it is way more complicated.

Tinashe's 'POPSTAR' Track-by-Track: Here's How They Stack Up
Tinashe dropped her eighth album and Billboard just ranked all 16.

How Leland's Hollywood Home Studio Became a Hit Factory
A producer and his creative space are rewriting the playbook for where pop magic actually gets made.

Record Labels Push Latin America to Block 300+ Piracy Sites
IFPI flexes its muscle across five countries in a coordinated crackdown on illegal streaming.

Boosie Calls Out MO3's Killer For Bragging About The Shooting
The convicted murderer's confession crossed a line even for street politics.

Aamir Khan Gets the Screen Icon Crown at Singapore Film Fest
The Bollywood heavyweight is being honored while they dust off a classic.

Quality Over Quantity: Why a Tight 50-Song Catalog Hits Different
Sometimes less really is more — and the music industry might finally be catching on.

Mo3's Killer Admits to the Boosie Shooting — and Boosie's Got a Theory
Kewon White just copped to firing at Boosie, and the Baton Rouge legend thinks he knows what's really going on.

Dancing With the Stars Doesn't Pay Winners Extra—Here's What That Actually Means
Winning the glitterball trophy on DWTS doesn't come with a money prize for the celeb or their pro partner.

LE SSERAFIM Brings K-Pop Heat Back to BlizzCon After Three Years
The group stepped into the Blizzard spotlight with their first main stage performance since 2021.

How Music Marketers Are Playing 2026: New Platforms, New Moves
Music Ally drops a breakdown of what's actually working for labels and artists right now.

Beenie Man: Producer Politics Are Killing Dancehall's Riddim Game
The Godfather of Dancehall is calling out the politics strangling riddim culture.

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder Arrested at UN Netanyahu Protest
Two Hollywood names got detained while demonstrating against the Israeli PM's UN address.

Sound Designers Unite Against AI Theft With New Professional Sound Alliance
The people who craft the sounds behind your favorite records aren't taking the AI scraping quietly.

50 Cent Is Bringing His Dice Game to Casinos Worldwide
Curtis Jackson's moving beyond music into the casino floor.

Tamera Mowry-Housley Bringing the Heat to 'Scrubs' Reboot
The Sister, Sister legend is stepping into the hospital.

New Found Glory Pays Tribute to Chad Gilbert at Disney Shows
The pop-punk legends are honoring their late guitarist at the place he loved most.

Hyun Bin Talks the Endgame of Disney+'s 'Made in Korea'—and What It All Meant
The K-drama thriller wraps, and its lead reflects on the final showdown between a man running and the cop who won't let him.

YouTube's Dropping New Tools for Musicians — Here's What Actually Matters
YouTube just laid out its vision for creators and the music game shifted slightly.

Tina Knowles Didn't Push Her Daughters Into Music—They Chose It
The matriarch behind two of hip-hop and R&B's biggest forces reveals she had different plans.

New Film Finally Puts Tenzing Norgay in the Center of His Own Story
Apple's 'Tenzing' rewrites the Everest narrative—and gives credit where it's actually due.

Partisan Makes a Power Move in Publishing, Merges OTM with Left Music
The indie label is consolidating its publishing game and building something bigger.

Moneybagg Yo & Ari Fletcher Got Married
The Memphis rapper and social media mogul made it official.

Anne Hathaway on Keeping Verity's Wildest Moment Under Wraps
The actress reveals what had to stay secret on set—and why it mattered.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack on an Insane 61-Week Run at Billboard's Top
One K-pop soundtrack is rewriting the record books on Billboard's chart.

The Video Vanguard Legacy: How MTV Crowned Its Icons
From Bowie to Kanye, the VMAs' biggest award has always gone to the artists who changed the game.

Outkast Takes Ovrkast to Court After Name-Change Promise Falls Through
When a handshake deal on a stage name gets broken, the lawyers get involved.

Antonio Brown Moving Toward Resolution in Miami Shooting Case
The saga gets a plot twist as accusers signal they're ready to move past it.

Ryan Murphy Reveals the Ari/AHS Crossover That Almost Went Down
The 'Scream Queens' and 'American Horror Story' team-up we never got to see.

TuneCore Steps Up: Matching Artist Donations to Conservation Through Sounds Right
The platform is doubling down on artists who want to give back to the planet.

AI's Got Celebs Stepping Into Quavo & Takeoff's 'Hotel Lobby'
A viral deepfake trend is putting famous faces into that iconic Migos moment, and the internet is having a field day.

QueerFrames Expands to Southeast Asia With New Mentor Class
Queer filmmaking lab taps indie heavyweights to guide next generation of Asian storytellers.

INI Seize the Throne With 'You Know What To Do' on Japan Hot 100
The Japanese boy group notches their seventh chart-topper, dethroning a two-week reign.

Pattinson Says 'The Batman: Part II' Is Flipping the Script — "A Real Left Turn"
Rob's got us wondering what direction Matt Reeves is taking the Dark Knight next.

Spotify Plants a Flag in Haryanvi Music
Spotify's betting big on Haryanvi—and the numbers back it up.

Home Team Suing Jermaine Dupri & Jacquees Over Allegedly Uncredited '92 Sample
A crew from the early '90s says JD and Jacquees built a track on their work without asking.

New 'Les Misérables' Film Swings for Epic, Lands on Empty Spectacle
Fred Cavayé's $37M French-language take on Hugo's classic has the budget and the stars but something crucial is missing.

Ian Montone: We Traded Real Community for Follower Counts
A heavyweight manager breaks down why the music industry lost the plot.

Boosie & Turk Going Back & Forth Over Who's Got the Better Catalog
Two Louisiana legends can't agree on who ran it — and yeah, the Verzuz talk is already on the table.

Competitive Eater Tim Janus Dead at 49
The Amazing Race alum and eating contest legend has passed after a long health fight.

Chris Brown Ain't Backing Down From the Smoke
CB is tired of the games and ready to wear the villain label if that's what it takes.

Malta's Building a Wild New Super Stage — and They Want Your Project
Mediterranean island just opened the doors to a game-changing production facility.

Julia Jacklin Returns With 'The Gem,' A Warm Country-Indie Rumination
Australian songwriter Julia Jacklin is back with a new album recorded above a Melbourne pub, and it sounds like catharsis.

Trey Songz Back in Court as Accuser Pushes for Settlement Money
Thought it was over? Round two just started.

Stabler's Back: Mariska Hargitay Confirms Christopher Meloni's 'SVU' Comeback
The detective duo that built a network is reuniting for Season 28.

OutKast Going Legal on Ovrkast. Over Name Rights
The legendary Atlanta duo isn't backing down from protecting their brand.

Jeff Probst Ain't Going Nowhere — Yet
The Survivor host just put retirement rumors to bed.

WWE NXT Is Easier to Catch Than Ever — Here's Where
Wrestling fans got options now. Here's the lowdown on catching NXT without the cable hassle.

Cozy Season Alert: All of 'Gilmore Girls' Is Streaming Right Now
If you're about to disappear into Stars Hollow for the next three months, we got the blueprint.

Chris Smith Stands Up For Kris Kross Parents After Jermaine Dupri Questions
The Kris Kross rapper isn't letting anyone disrespect his family's role in the group's rise.

Mahershala Ali Co-Signs It: Marvel Botched Blade Bad
Even the star can't figure out how Kevin Feige let this one slip away.

GoldState Backs Podium Entertainment as Major Players Jump Into Audiobook Game
Charles Goldstuck's moving pieces in the audio space with a strategic stake in Podium Entertainment.

Durk's Co-Defendants Push Back After Guilty Verdict
The crew isn't going down without a fight.

Diana's Dark Joke From 2 Months Before
Princess Diana said something that hits different now.

Ozzfest Is Coming Back to America
The legendary metal fest is finally heading stateside again after nearly 10 years away.

Gangs of London Producers Suing Vice for $20M — Here's What Went Down
The creators of a hit HBO series say Vice Media still owes them millions from a deal gone bad.

Apple Just Dropped a 600-Seat Venue in London & Nobody Saw It Coming
Apple Music Hall is real, it's at Battersea Power Station, and it's built for the future.

Busta Rhymes Ain't Taking It: The Streaming Penny Game Is a Scam
Busta Rhymes and some of hip-hop's biggest names are calling out the math that doesn't add up.

Harry Opens Up on Keeping the Kids Grounded Through Big Life Changes
Prince Harry breaks down how he keeps Archie and Lilibet steady as the family settles into their new chapter.

UK Man Sentenced to 3.5 Years for $3.6M Fake Vinyl Operation
A west London counterfeiting ring was pressing bogus Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar records—and it was seriously profitable.

Sammi Cohen's Building Her Own Business News Lane With Social Commerce Network
The podcast host is taking her business-and-culture thing to livestream—and it's giving Gen-Z CNBC energy.

Oscar-Nominated Editor Elliot Graham Dead at 50
The filmmaker who shaped some of cinema's biggest moments is gone.

Ed Sheeran Addresses the Macklemore Situation as Tour Rolls On
Ed Sheeran broke his silence on the Macklemore drama—and he's rolling without openers for now.

Dee-1 Flips the Script: Old Heads Are OGs, but What About the DGs?
New Orleans rapper Dee-1 is reframing hip-hop's generational hierarchy—and he's not backing down from calling out the vets.

Busan Market Going All-In on AI and Microdramas in 2026
Asia's biggest film market is betting heavy on generative AI and short-form content—here's what that means for creators.

Ed Sheeran's Tour Implodes: No Openers, No Band, Just Apologies
Ed Sheeran's rolling solo after his team dropped Macklemore—and now everybody else is walking too.

Kyle MacLachlan Looks Back on Laura Dern Split: Where They Stand Now
Two '80s icons reflect on a relationship that became Hollywood history.

Stop Leaving Money on the Table — Here's How Real Artists Get Paid
The difference between surviving and thriving in music? Knowing where your actual checks come from.

Rich Homie Quan's Estate: The Hard Truth About Money in Hip-Hop
A look at what happens after the lights fade—and the bills keep coming.

California AG Defends Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Against Antitrust Heat
Rob Bonta went to bat for the merger Monday, but the structural remedies his office pushed for didn't make the final cut.

BeatHub Moves On Chile's BeLive, Tightens Grip On Bogotá's Movistar Arena
The Latin American live events game just got another power move.

Jay-Z Breaks Down His Blueprint With Rick Rubin in New Docuseries
Hov goes deep on 25+ tracks with the legendary producer. Here's what we're learning.

Mormon Wives Cast Shakeup Keeps Shaking — Taylor Frankie Paul Might Be Next
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is losing cast members left and right, and now one of the show's main names is hinting at a potential exit.

27 Years in the Vault: Chπ|§t3π Finally Lets Us In
dude wrote songs for 27 years and told nobody — now the floodgates are open

Baby Season: Hollywood's Big 2026 Expansion
From athletes to actors to TikTok royalty, 2026 became the year everybody decided to have kids at once.

Celine, Keith Urban & Coldplay's Chris Martin Honor John Farnham Legacy
An all-star lineup came through to celebrate one of Australia's most iconic voices.

UMG and Sony Music Go Back at Suno Over New v6 AI Models
The major labels aren't done fighting the AI music startup.

Drake Hits Seven Figures on UFC Bet
The 6ix God was watching the cage closely at UFC 331.

Red Sea Film Festival Pumps the Brakes, Skips 2026
The Arab world's biggest film festival is taking a year off to recalibrate.

Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Hits A Wall: Four State AGs Pumping The Brakes
The $111 billion merger just got more complicated — and way slower.

The Weeknd Just Flipped Neon Genesis Evangelion Into a New Track
Abel brought the anime classic to Tokyo with the original vocalist.

Paramount Negotiations Heat Up: What's Actually on the Table
The WBD-Paramount talks are getting real, and the details could reshape how the whole industry operates.

John Oliver Back on HBO, Takes Shots at Billionaire Tech Dads
Last Week Tonight returned Sunday with Oliver roasting David Ellison and his father Larry's business empire.

Jake and Logan Paul Rolled Through the Pentagon and Nobody's Got Real Answers
The Paul brothers showed up at the DoD. Yeah, that Pentagon. Here's what we know—and what we don't.

Taylor Swift Ain't Missing a Chiefs Game for Nobody
Tay's doubling down on her commitment to Travis Kelce and Kansas City.

Carrot Top's Luxor Run Halted as Comic Recovers From Hospitalization
The Vegas institution steps back from the stage while dealing with a serious health crisis.

Ed Sheeran Doubles Down: Gaza Is 'Catastrophic,' But He's Still Not Claiming the Macklemore Situation
Ed Sheeran is speaking up about Gaza—just not accepting any blame for what went down with Macklemore.

Jeremy Strong's Method Acting Got *That* Intense on Set, Aaron Sorkin Says
The actor allegedly channeled his inner Zuckerberg a little too well while filming the Social Network sequel.

New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert Dead at 45
The pop-punk lifer and guitarist for one of the genre's most beloved bands has passed away.

Jhené Aiko Finally Gets Her Crown With 'Westside Whimsy'
After years of building a devoted fanbase, Jhené Aiko has landed her first Billboard 200 chart-topper.

Blueface's Swatting Problem Keeps Getting Worse
Four police responses in months — the streamer's becoming a target and it's getting serious.

Burgundy Season Is Here and It's Not Playing
Rich wine tones are taking over runways and closets—here's why the color moment matters.

LeNae Goolsby Waited 40 Years to Write Her First Song. The Wait Shows.
she buried the dream at 13, dug it back up with decades of receipts

Kate Beckinsale's Cryptic Posts Got Fans Genuinely Worried
The actress just dropped some alarming messages on the 'gram that had people checking in.
Matt Berninger Leans Into the Misheard Lyric for New 'Type It Up' EP
The National frontman turned a viral mishearing into a whole project.

Peacock's 'The Traitors' Locked in for Three More Seasons, New Cast Announced
The reality competition machine keeps turning—and 2027 is about to get messy.

John Farnham's Family Opens Up on His Health Struggles
The Australian legend won't be performing, but his legacy is about to get its moment.

Spain's New VC Fund SETT Is About to Change the Game for Spanish Creatives
Madrid just dropped a governmental investment vehicle that could reshape how Spanish artists and studios get funded.

Ed Sheeran Takes Stand on Gaza, Calls Out Kraft's Macklemore Move
The Loop Tour just became political—and it's forcing real conversations about artist conscience.

New Girl Almost Had a Completely Different Name, and Thank God It Didn't
The show that gave us the Douchebag Jar nearly premiered under a title that would've landed Schmidt in it immediately.

Robert Partyka Builds Sound Like an Engineer — and Feels It Like Everything Else
dude loaded a drum loop into a reverb slot and turned it into a monster

Duncan Sheik, 'Barely Breathing' Creator and Broadway Genius, Dead at 56
The singer-songwriter behind one of the '90s most unforgettable hits and a revolutionary Broadway score has passed away.

Ruby Rose Honors Hayden Panettiere: A Life Cut Short
Ruby Rose reflects on her bond with Hayden Panettiere and what the actress meant to her.

The Ed Sheeran Situation Is Bigger Than One Tour
When one artist's tour dates become a referendum on everything, the real conversation gets murky fast.

Prime Video Pulls the Plug on 'Ride or Die' After One Season
Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer's buddy dramedy is done before it really got started.

Big U Forced Out of Cell for Court—Refused to Show Up
Gang mediator Big U allegedly wouldn't leave his jail cell, so a federal judge called in the Marshals.

J Balvin Sends Love to Valentina Ferrer on Her Birthday Post-Breakup
Even after calling it quits, Balvin proved the respect between them is real.

Tune-Yards Ready to Take It on the Road
Oakland's experimental outfit is bringing the heat to major cities across the country.

California Just Opened Up the Money Bag for Independent Filmmakers
Gov. Newsom signed a bill that loosens the grip on state tax credits—indie producers are about to eat.

Gnarls Barkley Finally Reuniting for First Tour in Nearly Two Decades
CeeLo and Danger Mouse are taking the Gnarls Barkley reunion on the road.

Melissa Barrera on the Macklemore Effect: 'That's the Solidarity I Didn't Get'
The actress fired from Scream for Gaza posts speaks on musicians walking away from Ed Sheeran over Macklemore.

Oasis Killed the General Sale. Here's What You Need to Know About Live '27 Tickets
The Gallagher brothers aren't doing this the traditional way.

Love & Hip Hop's D. Smith Detransitions After 12 Years
The reality TV personality is closing a major chapter of his life.

Mary Cosby's Strength Became the Cast's Anchor After Her Son's Death
Even in her darkest moment, Mary Cosby was holding everyone up.

Kleo Jonze Isn't Overthinking It — And That's Exactly Why 'Tonight We Dance' Works
somebody finally made a disco record that isn't trying to prove anything 🕺

Charlie Puth Pulls the Plug on Australia & New Zealand Dates
The producer-singer just canceled his arena run down under — no explanation given.

Hudson Williams on 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2: It Gets Real
The actor opens up about returning to set and what's coming next for the hockey romance that's got everyone watching.

Michigan Teen Takes Down Active Shooter—Gets Probation Instead of a Medal
A kid stopped a mass shooting. The system rewarded him with a criminal record.

Spain's Making a Real Play for Global Content—Here's What That Means
A major government-backed fund just pumped over half a billion dollars into Spanish film and TV. This is about more than money.

Universal and Sony Go Back at Suno With Round Two
The major labels aren't done suing the AI music platform—and the numbers are getting wild.

Durk Faces the Court Again
Lil Durk's bond hearing is coming up as his racketeering case moves forward.

Suede Season Is Here—And You Don't Need Trust Fund Money
Fall's most slept-on flex doesn't have to break the bank.

Shakira Takes Over Madrid With Historic Residency Run
The Colombian star brought three decades of hits to Spain's capital and left no doubt who's running things.

Neil LaBute's 'Murderous' Stumbles on Tired Thriller Ground
The acclaimed filmmaker's new joint doesn't quite land.

Universal and Warner Dig In: AI Money Ain't Union Money (Yet)
The majors are fighting hard to keep their AI deals away from AFM musicians' hands.

Kaepernick Breaks Down How Roc Nation Got Caught Up in the NFL Setup
The quarterback just detailed years of behind-the-scenes moves that kept him off the field.

Darlene Love Finally Gets Her Due in New Documentary
A new film traces how one of pop's greatest voices fought to reclaim her legacy.

British Hip-Hop Pioneer Sway Dasafo Dies at 44
The UK rap legend is gone.

Kelly Osbourne Flip: New Dark Bob Signals Summer Reinvention
Fashion Police vet just went jet black with an asymmetric cut that's turning heads.

Dark Lo & V Don Back With 'Made of Gold'—And They're Breaking It All Down
The underground legends reunite with a new project and a full track-by-track breakdown.

HBO Locks Down 'The Spread' With Javier Bardem Leading High Finance Drama
The team behind 'Ozark' is cooking up a Wall Street thriller with one of cinema's most magnetic actors.

Kirk Burrowes Won't Back Down: Bad Boy Stake Lawsuit Moves Forward Against Janice Combs
The fight over a piece of Bad Boy Records just got more real.

Amazon Wants to Kill 'Criminal' PA's Harassment Suit — Denies Gun-Pointing Claim
Amazon's fighting back hard against a production assistant's allegations on the upcoming series.

The Label Lawsuits Keep Piling Up: UMG Takes Shots at DistroKid and AI
Major record labels are swinging hard at distribution platforms and AI companies over copyright.

Fivio Foreign Got New Rules
Brooklyn drill rapper just switched up his whole approach to life and love.

Sha'Carri Richardson Turned Up at ATHLOS in a Nike Fit That Had Everybody Looking
The sprinter proved she runs the fashion game as hard as she runs the track.

Miley & Maxx Turn the Chateau into a Love Letter in 'Let's Get Married' Video
Miley Cyrus and her fiancé Maxx Morando get lost in each other—surrounded by the most beautiful people in the room.

Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Health Diagnosis Connected to Her Father's Death
The Kardashians season 8 trailer reveals Kim dealing with a serious health scare tied to her dad's legacy.

Spotify's Fresh Finds is Going Bigger — 10K Artists a Year Now
Spotify's expanding its discovery playlists to reach way more emerging talent.

Stop Getting Played: Your Car Insurance Might Be Taxing You
Millions of American drivers are getting overcharged on auto insurance every year—and nobody's telling them how to fix it.

Fatih Akin's 'Ghost Song' Brings Anime Soul to San Sebastian
The acclaimed director leans into manga and anime for a haunting love story that cuts deep.

Gregg Alexander on Why He Left Fame Behind—And Why He's Coming Back
The guy who wrote 'You Get What You Give' spent 25 years in the shadows. Here's what changed.

The Weeknd Ain't Hanging It Up—But He's Stepping Back
XO's biggest star is done talking about retirement. What he's actually doing instead.

Catalonia's Taking Over San Sebastián Film Fest — Here's What's Worth Your Time
A dozen standout films from Spain's northeast are reshaping this year's festival lineup.

Dave Stewart's Stripped-Down Pivot: How a Eurythmics Legend Built Something New
The Eurythmics co-founder ditched the polish and went raw for his latest project.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Keep It Low-Key at His KC Spot
The couple stepped out for dinner at the tight end's restaurant while she was in town for the Chiefs game.

Fever Just Locked Another $250M—Here's What That Means for Live Music
The live-events tech platform isn't slowing down after absorbing Dice.

Irish Radio Station Pulls Ed Sheeran Over Palestine Stance After Macklemore Tour Exit
One Dublin station is taking sides in the Macklemore situation—and Ed Sheeran's paying the price.

Resident Evil Finally Gets It Right—And the Box Office Is Listening
Zach Cregger's reboot is breaking the curse that's plagued every RE movie adaptation.

AI Artists About to Take the Stage—Yes, Really
The future just got weird: AI-generated performers are hitting a live stage at the first-ever AI Music Awards.

Ms. Rachel Puts a Million Behind Palestine, Matches Macklemore's Move
The YouTube educator is stepping up with real money on a real issue.

NBC Brings 'The Traitors' Down From the Castle With All-Civilian Cast
The Emmy-winning mind game just got a regular-people reboot—and the stakes hit different when nobody's famous.

Lions-Bills Thursday Night Football Matchup Is Shaping Up to Be a Vibe
Detroit and Buffalo collide on prime time, and yeah, there might be some celebrity energy courtside.

Edgar Pera Drops Survival Wisdom—And It's Got Nothing to Do With Film School
Portuguese filmmaker Edgar Pera is out here philosophizing on AI, festivals, and why you should never trust a good feeling.

Spotify Just Locked Taylor Swift's Entire Video Catalog Behind the Paywall
Spotify keeps pushing deeper into YouTube's territory with Swift's 58 music videos now exclusive to premium subscribers.

FINNEAS Steps Off Ed Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Stance
Billie's brother takes a stand—and it's sparking a bigger conversation about artist politics on the road.

Pan's Labyrinth Getting the Deep Dive Treatment for 20 Years
Two new books pull back the curtain on del Toro's darkest masterpiece.

GTA VI Soundtrack Is Officially Here — And Yeah, Keith Richards Made the Cut
Atlantic Records just dropped the full tracklist for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, and it's as wild as you'd expect.

Offset Is Now Your Late-Night Advice Guy—For Real
The Migos member just launched a hotline where fans can call him up and get some real talk.

Buffett Estate Battle Gets Messy: Kids Questioned Over Mom's Alleged Drug Use
The fight over Jimmy Buffett's $275M fortune just went to a darker place.

150K Tracks Drop Daily: The Streaming Overflow Nobody Asked For
The flood of new music hitting streaming is out of control — and it's reshaping everything.

Chris Brown Claps Back at Texas Rep Over Congressional Apology
After getting called out for honoring Chris Brown, a Texas congressman said sorry—and now Breezy's got words.

Dubai Film Festival Making Its Comeback After a Decade Away
The festival that vanished is coming back—and it's happening in 2027.

Congress Pushes Ticketing Reform While Live Nation Fights for Its Life
A bipartisan committee just unanimered a bill that could reshape how concert tickets get sold—and it's the same law the feds are using to take down Live Nation.

The Traitors Is Casting Real Fans for Season 3—Here's Your Shot
If you've been glued to Alan Cumming's roundtable since day one, The Traitors wants you.

Céline Dion Reminds Paris (And Everyone Else) Why She's Irreplaceable
Night two at the Plenitude Arena showed the world exactly what we've been missing.

Bleachers Closes Out Troubadour Run With a Chicks Collab
Jack Antonoff's Bleachers brought the energy and the features to cap off five nights at the legendary venue.

Universal Takes Aim at DistroKid's $2B Valuation Over AI & Copyright Issues
The major label is saying DistroKid's massive valuation is built on a foundation of AI garbage and stolen music.

Jalen Brunson Builds His Own Empire With Family-Run Management Firm
The Knicks point guard just launched a power move that goes way beyond the court.

Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical But Stable Condition
The 'Barely Breathing' singer is receiving medical care following a health emergency.

Argentina's Music Scene Is Quietly Rising Despite Economic Chaos
Numbers don't tell the whole story in Argentina — local artists are building something real.

Young Thug Ready to Leave Marketing in the Rearview
Thug's pivoting away from the old playbook—and hints at what's next.

Jenna Dewan Hits the DWTS Floor — And Her Daughter Was the Real MVP
Sometimes the best motivation comes straight from your kid.

GMA Dove Awards Locks In Fresh Performer Lineup
Gospel and Christian music's biggest night just got some serious talent added to the bill.

Laura Linney & Rhys Ifans Shine in 'Onwards and Sideways,' a Parkinson's Love Story
A British film about finding connection in unexpected places gets real performances from two pros.

Saregama Hunting for Producers to Flip Its Classic Catalog
The Indian label is opening its vault and looking for fresh talent to reimagine decades of back-catalog heat.

Chris Brown Rides for Jasmine Crockett While Critics Keep Swinging
The R&B star shouted out the Texas state rep who caught heat for honoring him — and wasn't shy about calling out the noise.

The DIY Takeover: Why Independent Distribution Is a Whole Different Game in 2025
More than a third of Spotify's top earners are now self-released artists. Here's what that actually means for the music industry.

Believe and TuneCore Draw a Line: Artists Get Final Say on Suno
Two major distributors just made it clear—your music, your choice.

Jack Antonoff Moves On After Margaret Qualley Split
The Bleachers mastermind finally addresses the end of his marriage.

Ancosha Stopped Hiding — And Turned His Diary Into an EP
the raw diary entries he almost never let anyone read 📖

Jimbo G Has Been Doing This for 30 Years — 'Already Gone' Is the Latest Scar
dude lost a leg and kept writing songs — respect the grind on 'Already Gone' 🎸

Turtle Boy Duluth Isn't Making Songs. He's Making Warnings.
Dude turned a random morning idea into a song about missing Native women — this one hits different

essiee Is Writing His Way Into a Whole New Language
dude learned English rewinding tapes for his mom — now he's building songs in Vietnamese

Pink Jagg and the Two Sides of the Same Relationship
two brothers, one beat, and a song about how nobody ever remembers the fight the same way

J. One2Seven Cracked His Chest Open to Make "Lo-Fi On My Mind"
the song that almost never happened became the one he loves most 🕯️

Made4TV: The Kentucky Rapper Recording Every Single Day Until They Catch Him
dude's cutting a song a day while on the run — and one of them is called "Demon Time"

American Idol Packing Up: LA Loses Another Major Production to Atlanta
A quarter-century run ends as the singing competition chases tax breaks and cheaper production costs down South.

James Cameron Doubles Down on 3D, Scoops Up Outsyders
Avatar's architect just locked in the studio behind Billie Eilish's tour visuals.

UMG Takes DistroKid to Court Over Deceptive Practices
The indie distribution game just got a whole lot messier.

Ed Sheeran's Tour Imploding: All Supporting Acts Walk After Macklemore Gets Dropped
The fallout from one removal just took down an entire tour lineup.

Aki Kaurismäki Calls Markus Lehmusruusu's 'The Squirrel' a Masterpiece
Finland's Oscar submission already has serious co-sign from one of cinema's sharpest voices

MNRK Locks Down Black Label Society's Heavy Metal Catalog
Zakk Wylde's legendary outfit just saw their two decades of riffs get scooped up by a major label group.

Drake Keeps It Moving With New FOMO Visual
The 6 God isn't slowing down—new film, new sound, same energy.

Rylee Arnold Keeps It Real on Connor Wood's DWTS Prep—Or Lack Thereof
The DWTS pro wasn't holding back about what her partner brought (and didn't) to the dance floor.

Aria Vega Hits the Summit: First Billboard No. 1 With Ryan Castro
New York artist Aria Vega just claimed her first Billboard chart-topper.
Zach Cregger Takes the Wheel on 'Resident Evil' — Early Buzz Just Dropped
The director behind 'Jackass' and 'The Whitest Kids N' Laugh' is steering Sony's zombie franchise in a new direction.

Gunna Gets The City Love: South Fulton Honors His Comeback Run
From the RICO case to community hero — Gunna's getting official recognition for turning things around.

Drake Drops 'Fear of Missing Out' — An Hour of New Visuals, Features & Family
Drake just premiered a whole film's worth of new music, star cameos, and personal moments.

Panic! at the Disco's Company Takes Counterfeit Merch Sellers to Court
When fake band gear floods the market, the legal team gets involved.

SLOMW Drama: Conner Leavitt Breaks Silence on Castmate Exit Rumors
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member isn't holding back about potential departures from the Hulu show.

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Is Here — Here's How to Catch It Free
New season drops Tuesday with some legit names in the lineup.

EU About to Drop the Hammer on Kids' Social Media — Here's What's Coming
Europe's new Kids Act could reshape how young people access social platforms, video, and AI.

Tlaib Goes In on Ed Sheeran Over Ukraine Stance, Palestine Silence
The politics of celebrity activism just got messy in public.

Finneas Walks Off Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore
The producer and artist is the latest name to exit the Loop tour over Palestine politics.

The Independence Paradox: Why Artists Still Need the System
Richard Leach on why going solo in music isn't as simple as it sounds

Method Man Plays a Rapper Fighting AI Music in New Series
The Wu-Tang vet gets into character for a timely courtroom drama hitting screens this October.

Where Your Favorite Stars Actually Keep Their Emmys (Spoiler: Not the Mantle)
Matthew Rhys had some real thoughts about where his first Emmy should live.

Jason Kelce Breaks Down the Travis & Taylor Wedding Vibes
The retired NFL legend gave us the real scoop on that MSG ceremony before the Chiefs went to work.

Ned Crawley's 'Drop Dead' Premiering at Oldenburg—Claustrophobic Horror-Comedy Bound for German Fest
A trapped-in-an-elevator horror-comedy is making its world debut in Germany.

BigHit Music Goes Global: The BTS Label Is Hunting Talent Worldwide
The machine that built BTS is officially casting its net beyond Korea.

BloodHound Q50's Mom Stepped Into The Ring & Won
When the internet came for her son, she came back harder.

Mediacorp & Blintn Team Up on 'Collateral Romance,' Singapore-Korea Rom-Com
Singapore's broadcast giant doubles down on Korean storytelling with a new 12-episode love story shot across both countries.

Spotify Vet Bags $5.5M to Let Fans Remix and Rebuild Songs
Former innovation leader launches music app that gives listeners real control over the tracks they love.

Taylor Swift Drops Easter Eggs in Surprise Emmy Cameo — Fans Already Decoding
Swift showed up at the Emmys in the most unexpected way, and the internet is obsessed with what she was really saying.

Jamie Lee Curtis Honors Rob Reiner at Emmys: A Legend Remembered
The acting legend gave a heartfelt tribute to the late director and producer who shaped television and film.

UK Charts Company Launches Homegrown-Only Albums Ranking
The Official Charts Company just gave British and Irish artists their own lane.

Jay-Z on Manifesting His Way Up: 'I Didn't Know How Powerful It Was'
The Roc founder got real about the force of his own manifestation at the 'JAY-Z IN 8' premiere.

Mariska Hargitay Saves the Emmys From Themselves
After last year's disaster, the TV awards show found its footing with a host who actually gets it.

The Real Talk on Hitting 3K Monthly Listeners
So you want to go from nobody to somebody on Spotify. Here's what actually matters.

Yaya Mayweather Hit With $50M Judgment Over 2020 Stabbing
The Mayweather name just got a lot more expensive.

Emmy Red Carpet 2026: Who Actually Showed Up and What They Wore
The Emmys fashion game was live at the Peacock Theater—here's what went down.

50 Cent Gives Tom Brady His Flowers for 'In Da Club' Moment
The G-Unit boss cosigned TB12's hip-hop taste on live TV.

Helen Mirren Becomes Patricia Highsmith in Anton Corbijn's Twisted New Thriller
The 'Control' director brings the crime author's dark mind to life at TIFF.

ElevenLabs Drops Music v2.5, But Universal Ain't In It
Fresh AI music tool hits the street—and the label isn't involved in this one.

Macklemore Says Robert Kraft Killed His Ed Sheeran Tour Run Over Gaza Stance
The Seattle rapper claims a billionaire owner pressured venues to drop him from stadium dates.

Tribeca's Big Winner 'Labrador – Autopsy of Silence' Locked in with TLA Releasing
Award-sweeping indie drama finds its U.S. and U.K. home after dominating the festival circuit.

Live Nation's Global Problem: The World Wants Non-English Artists, But Where They Gonna Perform?
Nearly a third of Live Nation's biggest tours are non-English acts — yet most of the world still can't host them properly.

Macklemore Gets Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Stance
A rapper's activism just cost him a major tour slot.

Euphoria Cast Heading to the 2026 Emmys With Seven Nominations
The HBO drama isn't done celebrating yet — the whole crew is coming back for awards season.

Travis Barker Uses His Platform to Push Shelter Pets and Plant-Based Living
The Blink-182 drummer keeps it real about doing right by animals.

Second Woman Faces Court in Project Pat's Son Death
New defendant enters proceedings in the killing of Patrick Houston Jr.

Two Jordanian Filmmakers Stepping Up After Academy Award Nod
From a Student Academy Award nomination to their own feature ambitions—Raghad Albakheet and Danial Salman are building something real.

IFPI Takes Aim at Streaming Fraud With New Integrity Push
The major labels and distributors are banding together to crack down on fake streams and gaming the system.

Matthew Rhys & Cast Ready for 'Widow's Bay' Season 2 on Apple TV
Apple's picking up more episodes of the mystery drama, and the cast is already hinting at what's coming.

Mackenzie Phillips Keeps It Real About Her 'One Day at a Time' Beef
After decades, the sitcom vet finally speaks on the co-star who made set rough.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Taps the Blind Box Hustle With Phone Huggers
The collectible game just got smaller—and tackier.

Annie Murphy Leads a Rom-Com That Actually Gets It
Schitt's Creek star steps into her first feature lead with a story about wanting kids but not the baggage.

Charleston White Out of Jail, But the Mess Just Got Messier
Released from custody, but the Florida battery case has exploded into something way bigger.

Annie Murphy & Cooper Raiff Flip the Script on Age-Gap Romance
Millennials finally get their Mrs. Robinson moment — and it slaps different when the woman's in charge.

Hacks Wraps After 5 Seasons With a Final Twist Before the Emmys
The HBO comedy said goodbye to Deborah and Ava—but not before one last move.

Congresswoman Brings the Gavel Down for Chris Brown & Usher
Rep. Jasmine Crockett made it official: she entered Chris Brown and Usher into the Congressional Record at their Texas show.

Justin & Hailey Mark 8 Years, New Chapter With Baby Jack
The Biebers are in full family mode.

Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' Celebrates the Underdog Story Behind the Underdog
A new film digs into how Stallone and a shoestring budget created one of cinema's greatest comebacks.

MrBeast Hit With $100K Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Late Rapper's Photo
The YouTube giant faces legal heat for allegedly profiting off a deceased artist's image without permission.

Emmy Season Parties Are Back and LA Is Buzzing
While the awards shine, the real action happens off-camera at the after-parties.

Courteney Cox Directs Her Daughter Coco on Evil Genius Set
Friends star steps behind the camera to work with her 22-year-old daughter on a crime thriller.

Dakota Johnson & MGK Spotted Together in NYC — Taylor Swift's Crib the Spot
Two single stars link up at an unexpected location.

MCR Might Actually Be Cooking Something New
My Chemical Romance hinted at fresh material during their tour finale—and yeah, it's been a minute.

Shaun the Sheep Goes Full Creature Feature
Aardman's beloved stop-motion sheep are back, and this time the farmer's turning into Bigfoot.

Rebel Wilson's 'Girl Group' Is All Style, No Substance
New Rebel Wilson flick tries the 'Pitch Perfect' playbook but gets lost in its own noise.

TV's Body Count Is Getting Wild in 2026
Your favorite shows are saying goodbye to characters left and right.

Gaga Steps Out With Newborn, All Protective Energy
Lady Gaga's keeping her baby close—literally—in the first public glimpse of motherhood.

BIGBANG Brings the Cosmos to MetLife: 20 Years, One Night, No Regrets
K-pop's most influential group reminded the East Coast why they still run it.

Chris Rock's 'Misty Green' Puts Rosalind Eleazar Through the Hollywood Wringer
Chris Rock directs a sharp character study on ambition, self-destruction, and the price of chasing it all in Hollywood.

Roblox Innovation Awards Crown 'Animal Hospital' as 2026's Top Creator Game
The metaverse platform celebrates its biggest developer moment while gearing up for a major milestone.

Game of Thrones Ruled the Emmys—Now the Prequels Want the Throne
HBO's fantasy juggernaut won 59 Emmys over eight seasons. Here's what made it untouchable.

Harry Styles Pauses NYC Show to Honor 9/11 Anniversary
The British star took a moment of respect during his concert on one of America's heaviest days.

Drake's Got Something Brewing: 'Fear of Missing Out' Drops Next Week
The 6 God just teased a new project with a cryptic visual — and it's coming fast.

Venice Film Festival Crowns Its Kings and Queens—Here's Who Took Home the Gold
John Malkovich and Mathilde Arcel dominated the Lido. NAZA made noise. Here's the full rundown.

How The Showboys' Forgotten Record Became the South's Blueprint
A Queens group thought their sound died in the '80s. Turns out, Memphis and New Orleans were building empires on it.

Andrew Scott Calls Out 'Prejudice' Against Gay Actors in Straight Roles
The Irish actor isn't backing down from the debate at TIFF.

Boots That Actually Work: Your Fall Fit Needs to Move With You
Forget boots that look fly but fall apart by October.

Kylie Minogue Bringing the Heat to AFL Grand Final
The pop icon is about to turn the MCG into her personal stage.

Matthew Rankin Turns Brian Mulroney Into a Fever Dream
The director of 'Universal Language' remakes Canadian history as a hallucinogenic art project.

T-Pain Suing Akon Over Missing Royalties
T-Pain says Konvict Entertainment diverted his money to Akon's brother's label and never cut him a check.

Lil Durk Acquitted in Federal Murder-for-Hire Case
The jury wasn't buying what the feds were selling.

Jordan Firstman Lands Lead Voice Role in Cannes Darling 'Jim Queen'
The Club Kid director's next move: steering an animated comedy that already got the festival circuit buzzing.

Yoto's New Generation of Kids' Speakers Drops This Week
The British startup behind those colorful audio players your kids won't stop asking for just leveled up again.

Michelle Pfeiffer Living Her Best Life—Emmy Nod, Grandkid Energy
The legendary actress is thriving in her next chapter, and Hollywood's paying attention.

Lady Gaga Is a Mom Now
The pop icon and her fiancé Michael Polansky just welcomed their first child together.

Caleb Hearon Brings the Grief to Toronto with 'Trash Mountain'
The comedian flexes his dramatic side in Kris Rey's new indie alongside Zooey Deschanel.

IFPI Tells EU: Y'all Sleeping on AI Rules
The music industry's pushing back hard on regulators to actually enforce the protections artists and labels need.

Durk Beat the Murder-for-Hire Rap, But He Ain't Out the Woods Yet
One case down, but another trial waits for Lil Durk before he sees freedom.

Jimmy Kimmel's Spiked Talarico Interview Blows Up on YouTube
The interview that was too hot for late-night TV is breaking the internet instead.

PIAS Brings Back Source Label With Fresh Roster
The indie powerhouse behind Air and Phoenix is back in business.

Columbia Moves: Corey 'C-Notes' Calder Steps Into Urban Marketing Role
Columbia Records is reshuffling its marketing deck with some fresh appointments in the executive ranks.

Tom Six Ain't Going Quiet: The 'Human Centipede' Director on Art, Illness, and the Long Game
The provocateur behind horror's most disturbing trilogy reflects on seven years fighting to get his latest film out—and what it means to keep creating when everything's working against you.

UK Indies Under Pressure: AIM Boss Warns Government—Independent Music is Dying
The gatekeepers of new talent just told the UK government it's time to pay attention.

Big Tigger Beats DV Charges, But the War With His Wife Ain't Over
The Atlanta radio vet dodges criminal prosecution—but civil court is still waiting.

Sandra Bullock On Why She Left Rom-Coms Behind
The actress talks stepping back from romantic comedies and what she dealt with early in her career.

The Week That Shook The Industry: ElevenLabs, UMG, and HYBE's Mess
AI voices are getting a major label stamp, but the music industry's security game is still broken.

Two Arrested in AllStar JR Shooting Case
Detroit rapper's shooting earlier this year leads to arrests of NBA Ben10 and OG 3Three.

Widow's Bay Is The Sleeper Hit That Has Everyone Talking
This horror-comedy is becoming the unexpected obsession of the season.

How Country Music Processed 9/11—Then and Now
A quarter-century later, the songs that helped a grieving nation make sense of September 11th still hit different.

TIFF's Breakout Horror Play: Can Lightning Strike Twice in the Indie Market?
A sub-million-dollar horror flick just rewrote Toronto's sales playbook. Here's what comes next.

UMG Keeps Feeding the AI Machine—Now ElevenLabs Gets a Deal
Universal Music Group signed with voice-tech company ElevenLabs, marking the major label's latest bet on AI-driven music experiences.

B2K's Raz B Mourns Loss of Infant Son
The early 2000s R&B hitmaker is grieving an unimaginable tragedy.

Taika Waititi & Oscar-Winning Producer Odessa Rae Back Ali Asgari's 'A Bit of Light' for Venice
Two heavy hitters in indie cinema just signed on to shepherd a new drama into one of the world's biggest film festivals.

Spotify Co-Founder Says He's Out If Sweden Taxes the Rich
Martin Lorentzon isn't playing around about wealth taxes — he's ready to bounce.

Fall Coat Season Is Here and It's About to Hit Different
The season's outerwear game is stacked—from barn coats to faux fur, here's what's moving.

Rick Springfield Opens Up About Killing a Man in Vietnam as a Teen Performer
The 'Jessie's Girl' legend just went deep with Joe Rogan about a haunting moment from '68.

How to Watch: 25 Years Since 9/11
Networks and streamers are marking the anniversary with news coverage, specials, and new documentaries.

ByteDance's Free Music Play Could Shake Up China's Streaming Game
Tencent's been running the Chinese music-streaming show for years. Not anymore.

Kendrick's $100M Slavery Comedy Project Gets Shelved by Paramount
A high-stakes comedy collab between Kendrick and South Park's creative minds just hit the shelf indefinitely.

Siân Heder Returns With 'Being Huemann,' a Raw Look at Disability Rights
The CODA director's follow-up tackles a pivotal moment in the fight for disabled liberation.

Musicians' Union Takes a Stand Against Label AI Deals
The AFM isn't backing down from its fight over how Universal and Warner are letting AI companies use artist recordings.

Migos Back in Motion: New Music and Tour on the Horizon
The Atlanta trio is ready to remind everybody what they built.

Cassie Ventura Steps Out: Keeping It Private, Keeping It Moving
The singer and her husband Alex Fine remind us that some love stories don't need the spotlight.

Deadmau5 Moves Independent, Levels Up His Empire Game
The electronic producer is building his own lane outside the major agency machine.

HBO's 'A Killer Story' Won't Let You Off Easy—Even If the Case Won't Either
A new documentary examines the Dana Chandler double-murder case without playing judge and jury.

Gorillaz Bringing 2D & Crew to Guwahati in 2027
District expands the virtual legends' Indian run with a Northeast stop.

Lil Durk Trial: Jury Pressing Judge on What 'Intent' Really Means
Second day of deliberations brings a key legal question to the courtroom.

Polish Director Damian Kocur Assembles European Crew for Ambitious 'La Manche'
After his Oscar-submission success, Kocur's next film is pulling together talent across Poland, Germany, and France.

AI Ain't Just Coming for the Beats—It's Coming for the Whole Machine
The real AI problem in music isn't creativity. It's logistics.

Central Cee & Kid Cudi Co-Sign Apple's New iPhone Duo
Two globe-trotting artists just became the face of Apple's latest tech drop.

Charlie Hunnam's Finding Peace in the Quiet Moments
The actor's learning that the best scenes happen off-camera.

Harry Styles Going Full Stadium Mode With 2027 Tour Leg
Styles is stretching 'Together, Together' way out—and bringing some serious names with him.

BBC Pulls the Plug on 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK'
The British version of the iconic drag competition is getting axed after years on air.

Nordic Countries Keep Receipts on How People Actually Listen to Music
A decade-long study drops fresh data on streaming, AI, and what's really happening in four of Europe's most wired music markets.

N.O.R.E. in Legal Trouble While Beef With DJ Vlad Heats Up
The Queensbridge legend facing court problems just as his war with Vlad reaches a boiling point.

Oscar Winners Abraham & Szor Drop 'NAZA': Israeli Docs Go Deeper on Gaza
The 'No Other Land' directors are back with a nighttime rooftop investigation into Israel's military operations—and it's already turning heads at Venice.

Annie Christensen Moves Into Catalogue VP Role at Warner Chappell UK
A&R veteran is the latest exec shuffled into the publishing game.

Megan Thee Stallion Breaks It Down: Why Things Ended With Klay
The rap star finally opens up about the split that had everyone talking.

Crew Girl Cast Compares Their Vibe to Gossip Girl and Friday Night Lights
New Netflix series rolls up with the prestige drama energy everybody's been sleeping on.
Skippa, Samara Cyn & Destin Conrad Take Home the Rising Star Crown
Three fresh names claimed Billboard's biggest emerging artist trophy at R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2026.

Kaia Gerber Breaks Down That Wild 'Shards' Ending—and Won't Say Who the Killer Is
The model-turned-actor went full Shelley Duvall in Ryan Murphy's Bret Easton Ellis adaptation.

JYP Going Full Inspector Mode Over Stray Kids Bootleg Upload
A mysterious uploader just tried to flip a Stray Kids track as their own — and the label is not having it.

Family Dispute: Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Widow Alleges Mom Sold His Home for $1.6M
A messy inheritance battle is playing out in the Warner family.

Suki Waterhouse Ain't Shutting the Door on Her Daughter — But She's Also Not Pushing It
The musician and actress keeps it real about nepotism, privilege, and letting your kids find their own lane.

HarbourView Taps Patrick Morin to Lead Business Push
Music investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners is making a power move in the catalog game.

N.O.R.E. Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The Drink Champs host is facing legal trouble over allegations involving Carmen Bryan.

Brandon Thomas Lee Getting Married—Yeah, *That* Brandon
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's son is engaged, and honestly, the family keeps finding ways to stay in the culture.

UMG & Warner Chappell Team Up to Put Ecuador on the Map
Two heavyweight labels are betting on Ecuadorian talent with a new regional imprint.

Nolan's 'Odyssey' Got IMAX Back in the Leverage Game
Christopher Nolan keeps proving the big screen ain't dead—and theater chains are finally paying attention.

Spotify's Doubling Down on Live: RNB X Festival Lands in Dallas with Erykah and H.E.R.
Streaming giant turns its R&B playlist into an actual festival experience this November.

Cleveland Public Library Is Putting Two Decades of Local Hip-Hop in the Museum—Where It Belongs
A new exhibit honors the city that raised Bone Thugs, MGK, and a whole culture.

Warner Bros. TV Ain't Waiting for Nobody — Channing Dungey Moving Like the Future's Already Locked
While corporate ownership drama swirls, WB's TV division is stacking shows and deals like nothing's uncertain.

Warner Music France Head Alain Veille Takes SNEP Helm
New leadership at France's music industry body signals a shift in power

Kodak Black Catches a Break: Fleeing Charges Dismissed
Kodak Black gets some good news from the courthouse.

Stock Your Boo Basket Without Breaking the Bank
Halloween gift-giving on a budget? We got the move.

Suno CEO Says New AI Models Built *With* the Music Industry, Not Against It
Suno's pushing back on the narrative that AI music is all theft and no collaboration.

Netflix Is Building Out South Africa — Reality, Comedy, and All
Streaming giant doubles down on local content with Love Is Blind hosts and fresh originals.

D4vd Faces Wrongful Death Suit as Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Resurfaces
A year after her remains were discovered, the family takes legal action.

Russian Dissident Director Claps Back at Ukraine Controversy at Venice
Ilya Khrzhanovsky makes his stance crystal clear on the war—and it ain't complicated.

Warner Chappell Locks In French Electronic Label Kidding Aside
The publishing giant links up with one of France's biggest indie electronic operations.

T-Pain Going After Akon's Label for Half a Million in Missing Royalties
The Buy U a Drank singer isn't letting this slide.

Adam Sandler's Real-Life Glow-Up: Being a Dad Beats Any Movie Role
The guy figured out the ultimate flex — getting paid to work with his kids.

Ray LaMontagne Back on His Feet After Nashville Stage Collapse
The soul singer is recovering after heat and dehydration caught up with him mid-performance.

Netflix Betting Big on 'Lonesome Dove' Remake With 'East of Eden' Team
Another classic novel gets the prestige TV treatment — and Netflix is bringing serious talent to the table.

How to Run a GRAMMY FYC Campaign: The Real Breakdown
Want your album in front of Recording Academy voters? Here's what you actually need to know about FYC season.

Kodak Black Catches Another W: Fleeing Charge Gets Tossed
A Broward judge just handed Kodak a legal victory, dismissing a fleeing case on shaky ground.

Jon Stewart Weaponizes Nathan Fielding's Holmes Doc to Roast Trump
The Daily Show host found the perfect clip to mock the president and his inner circle.

Suno Admits Using YouTube Audio for AI Training—But Says the Labels Don't Have a Case
The AI music startup is owning part of what UMG and Sony accused them of, but they're swinging back at the labels' legal footing.

Lil Durk's Case Now Rests With the Jury
After closing arguments wrapped, the jury will decide what comes next for the Chicago rapper.

Gwyneth Paltrow Opens Up On How That Brad Pitt Thing Actually Started
Turns out the Hollywood power couple's love story began long before they ever met.

Suno Cutting a Deal With Believe Artists for AI Training
The AI music startup is building its next-gen models on real artist catalogs—and cutting the people who made them into the deal.

South Park's Trolling Trump With a Season 29 Name Switch
Trey Parker and Matt Stone just said they're renaming the show — and yeah, it's a setup.

Badshah & Kr$na Bringing Heat to India's First MLB Event
Baseball's biggest play yet: India's getting its first Major League Baseball event, and they're bringing the rap game to make it stick.

Ye Moved 142K in Chicago Without the Machine
Kanye's Soldier Field run proved independent tours can still pack houses like nobody's business.

Penélope Cruz Gets Emotional as 'Bunker' Stops Venice Cold With Near-Record Ovation
When a standing ovation hits 15 minutes, you know something serious just went down.

Vancouver Dance Label Reliant Music Links with Warner's ADA for Global Push
A Canadian indie is tapping Warner's infrastructure to take its dance catalog worldwide.

OTF Jam Comes at Lil Durk Over Self-Centeredness and Relationships
A member of Durk's own camp is calling him out publicly—and it ain't pretty.

Bring Heat to the Stadium—Clear Bag Edition
Football season's here, and yeah, you gotta rock a clear bag. But it doesn't have to be boring.

Laura Poitras' New Doc Treats ICE Raids Like a Thriller — Because They Are
Oscar winner and Minnesota journalist expose the real horror of federal immigration enforcement in their latest film.

Spain and France Show Different Lanes in First-Half Music Growth
Two major European markets chart separate paths as recorded music numbers land for 2026.

JISOO Steps Into Four Different Worlds for New Fashion Campaign
BLACKPINK's JISOO is trading the stage for the screen—and the results are cinematically wild.

Levan Koguashvili Takes a Dusty Love Story to Venice
A Georgian filmmaker just brought '90s heartache and hazelnut hustle to the Venice Film Festival.

HYBE's Weverse Hit With Data Breach—422K Accounts Compromised
The K-pop giant's fan platform got breached, but the damage could've been way worse.

DaBaby Turns Viral Kitchen Energy Into Real Restaurant
The rapper's No Knife Chicken & Waffles is open in Charlotte and people are actually showing up.

The Queen Didn't Know: How Oprah Went From Uncertain to Unstoppable
Oprah almost didn't believe in herself when her talk show dropped in 1986.

Macklemore Stands Firm on Palestine Comments, Pushes Back on Antisemitism Claims
The rapper clarifies his MetLife Stadium remarks amid criticism from multiple angles.

British Musicians Still Stuck in Brexit Touring Limbo
Parliament says the government promised action on tour barriers—but nothing's actually changed.

Country Takes Over Cabo: Riley Green, Jon Pardi Lead Festival That Actually Delivered
A country festival in Mexico proved there's more to the genre than what Nashville's been force-feeding us.

Andrew Garfield Says Rich Folks Should Fear 'The Uprising'
The actor's got a message for the billionaire class in Paul Greengrass's new rebellion thriller.

Spotify vs. MLC: Court Throws Down Mixed Ruling in Royalty Fight
The streaming wars just got messier—and neither side is walking away clean.

KRS-One Wants 'Little Hip-Hop' Neighborhoods in Every City
The Teacher is ready to blueprint how hip-hop gets its own space in the urban landscape.

Serielizados Sets Spain's Second-Biggest TV Fest With 'Celeste' Season 2 Leading the Charge
Barcelona's Serielizados just dropped its competition lineup, and it's stacked.

Radiohead Plotting 2027 Return With Australia & Japan Dates
After years in the shadows, Thom Yorke and crew are hitting the road again.

ID's New Doc Digs Up O.J.'s Failed Reality TV Hustle
A fresh documentary unearths what went down when O.J. Simpson tried to bounce back with a hidden-camera prank show.

Sonos Is Letting You Build Your Own AI DJ — Here's How It Works
Sonos just explained the custom agents feature that could change how you discover and control music at home.

Hollywood's Big Move: MPA Teams Up With World Leaders on Piracy and Cinema's Future
The Motion Picture Association just went international, signing major declarations with governments to protect film and fight illegal streaming.

Tencent Music Moving a Billion in Bonds—Here's What That Means
The Chinese streaming giant is raising serious cash, and it's not for expansion.

Layzie Bone Says He Did Everything Right—Still Got Booted From Wu-Tang Tour
The Bone Thugs legend claims he met every requirement but Wu-Tang still left him off the bill.

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Fire Back at Juilliard's Shade
The DWTS duo wasn't having it when the prestigious arts school took a dig at their pairing.

BLUES NM Is Building Soundtracks for the Long Haul
underground and self-taught since 2017 — this is the artist making music to grow with

The Chainsmokers' Shows Keep Sending Fans to the Hospital
Second mass hospitalization at a Chainsmokers gig in under a month—something's seriously wrong.

SNL UK Taps Rising Comedian Freddie Meredith for Season 2
The British sketch show keeps building its bench with fresh talent.

Radiohead Finally Coming Back Down Under
After 15 years, the Oxford legends are bringing the full arena experience to Australia.

Laura Poitras Turns Horror Lens on ICE Terror in New Documentary
Oscar-winning filmmaker weaponizes genre cinema to expose what she calls a 'nightmare' unfolding in Minneapolis.

Janet Jackson Fueling Speculation With New Mystery
The Control legend's been spotted with Mustapha Farrakhan—and people are reading into it hard.

Abner Benaim Taps Chilean Stars for 'School of the Americas' Series
Panama's filmmaker and two major Latin American actors are joining forces on a new fiction project.

Jane Remover Pulls From M3F Fest After Ultimatum Over Israeli Band
Experimental artist follows through on her threat to boycott Phoenix festival.

Egyptian TV Host Gets Death Sentence in Drug Trafficking Case
A former crime-show host's life just took a dark turn in an Egyptian courtroom.

Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin Take Home Creative Arts Emmys
The legendary director and the sharp-edged actress claimed gold at night two of the Creative Arts Emmys.

Gavin Brivik & Andrew Bird Pull Off the Emmy Upset Nobody Saw Coming
Lady Gaga and Trey Parker got caught slipping at the 2026 Primetime Emmys.

Rob Reiner Gets His Emmy Shine — Posthumously
The legendary director and actor took home gold for a guest spot on 'The Bear,' nine months after passing.

Ciara & Russell Wilson Got Another One On the Way
The power couple is expecting again—and yeah, they've been dropping hints for a minute.

Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie Brings the Emmys Energy
One reality star just turned the Emmy stage into their moment.

Mouse on Mars Pulls Justin Vernon & Sufjan Stevens Into the Lab for 'Squares Will Fall'
Jan St. Werner's assembling some serious talent for his new solo joint.

Andy 'The Butcher' Williams Was Hyping New Music Hours Before He Died
The AEW star and Atomic Rule guitarist posted about upcoming plans just before his sudden passing.

Every Time I Die Guitarist Andy Williams Dead at 48
The metalcore lifer lived hard and played harder—in the ring and on stage.

Diddy Scores Legal Win as Defamation Case Against Lawyer Moves Forward
A judge just ruled that Diddy's $100M defamation lawsuit has legs — and Ariel Mitchell's got questions to answer.

Macklemore Brings Gaza Message to Ed Sheeran Tour, Draws Backlash
The rapper used his MetLife Stadium platform to speak out on Palestine—and it didn't sit well with everyone.

Tom Hardy Jumps on the Mic With Method Man
The dude from Inception just proved he's got more than acting chops.

Kelly Osbourne Opens Up About Grief and Weight Loss After Ozzy's Passing
The reality star is breaking silence on how she processed her father's death.

Nirosta Steel Scrubs Social After Following the Wrong AI Accounts
Even the algorithms can lead you astray.

Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Say Goodbye to Betty
An 18-year legacy of love comes to an end.

Hov Reminded London Why He's Still the Coolest Guy in the Room
Jay-Z brought three decades of dominance to Tottenham last week—and the whole city felt it.

O.J. Simpson's Lost Prank Show Got Too Real, Costar Claims
A new doc reveals things got heated on a controversial project that never saw the light of day.

Judge Blocks Prosecutors From Using Certain Arguments Against Lil Durk
A courtroom win for Durk's legal team as the judge puts limits on what the prosecution can throw at him.

May el-Toukhy Brings 'Woman Unknown' to Venice—A Post-WWII Love Story With Teeth
Danish director May el-Toukhy is one of only two women competing at Venice with a film about secrets, marriage, and survival after World War II.

Wim Wenders on Why Artists Ain't Politicians—They're the Cure
The legendary filmmaker doubles down: creative people exist to tell truth, not play the political game.

Kanye Stacked the Deck at Chicago Homecoming Show
West brought out Future, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and a whole squad to his Windy City return.

Mariska Hargitay Wins Two Emmys for 'My Mom Jayne,' Honors Gloria Steinem
Mariska Hargitay doubled up at the Emmys with her HBO doc about her mother Jayne Mansfield.

Bad Bunny Takes Home First Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime Dominance
The Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl set made history at the Emmys — and it wasn't even close.

Cudi Stands on His Chicago Move With Ye, Peter Rosenberg Wasn't Feeling It
Kid Cudi put Rosenberg in check over questioning his Ye reunion.

Kit Harington's New Dickens Adaptation Ain't It
Even Game of Thrones royalty can't save a flat take on Dickens.

Jesse Eisenberg Directs a Gem, and Julianne Moore Steals It
Eisenberg's directorial debut proves he's got range behind the camera—and Moore? She's a revelation.

The Week Celeb Justice Got Weird
Mistrials, plea deals, and beef squashes — but is anybody actually winning?

Oasis Doc Captures the Brothers' Unlikely Comeback
Noel and Liam finally did it—and someone got it on film.

Colin Kaepernick Gets the Muhammad Ali Treatment
The former NFL QB honored for standing on principle when it cost him everything.

Original 'Practical Magic' Actress Speaks on Getting Recast: 'They Did What They Thought Was Best'
Alexandra Artrip is keeping it mature about losing her role in the upcoming 'Practical Magic' sequel.

Trump's DOJ Sides With OpenAI on Copyright: Artists Better Worry
The feds just told a court that AI companies can train on your work without permission. Here's what that means.

Bruce Campbell Opens Up About His Cancer Diagnosis and Timeline
The Evil Dead legend shares a difficult prognosis with fans.

Alma Libre and the Two Words That Changed Everything: "Still Here"
"Without me, you are nothing." She made a whole song proving them wrong.

Jay-Z Returns to London, Brings Out Lauryn Hill and Wyclef for Fugees Reunion
A decade-long wait ends with surprise guests and major nostalgia in the UK capital.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's AI Marilyn Monroe Experiment Crashed Hard
Even a Venice Film Festival jury president couldn't make the algorithm work where Dakota Johnson kept it real.

Five Tracks That Actually Mattered This Week
Willie J Healey, DIIV, and KAYTRANADA among the standouts cutting through the static.

Ice Cube Gets Cemented in Clay: New Sculpture Drops at Virginia Museum
The N.W.A legend's legacy just got a Renaissance glow-up in the most unexpected spot.

Pattinson Hopes Hansen Catches the Vibe on 'Primetime'
Rob's playing a famous TV journalist in a new thriller, and the real guy isn't sold yet.

Brexit Tax Surprise: UK Artists Getting Hit on EU Merch Sales
British musicians and labels just caught another Brexit curveball—new EU taxes on small packages are eating into their bottom line.

Love on the Spectrum Couples Check: Who Made It, Who Didn't
Netflix's feel-good reality show gave us genuine love stories—here's where the couples stand now.

Nathan Roughton Lets the Music Do the Talking
dude survived a drunk driver in December and came out writing harder — real ones only

Billboard Drops the Calendar — Here's What's Actually Popping in Music This Year
The music industry's got dates locked in. Here's where the real moves are happening.

Ex-Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Caught in Damaging Photo After Alleged Pedophile Chat Discovery
A candid photo from a plane confrontation tells its own story.

AEG Says Live Nation Gotta Give Up Ticketmaster — Competition's On Life Support
The concert industry's biggest rival just told the feds: breaking up isn't enough, Live Nation needs to actually divest.

Jay-Z's Mans Emory Jones Gets Presidential Pardon from Trump
Another W in the books—Hov's circle just caught a major break from the White House.

Victor Miller, the Architect Behind 'Friday the 13th,' Has Passed
The writer who built one of horror's most enduring franchises is gone.

Suno Got Caught Running Mary J. Blige Ads Without Permission, Pulled Them Quick
AI music platform Suno launched a Mary J. Blige ad campaign that never got her sign-off — and had to yank it fast.

King Von's Ex Takes the Stand, Flames OTF Vonnie at Durk Trial
Surprise witness testimony gets heated as she challenges a key figure's credibility in the Lil Durk case.

Andrew Haigh's 'A Long Winter' Is Quietly Devastating—If You Let It Be
Adapted from Colm Tóibín, this 1950s Rockies drama demands patience. And it's worth it.

Dolly Parton Plants a Flag on the Country Airplay Chart With 'Son of Jolene'
The Queen of Country just debuted on Billboard's airplay rankings—and she brought Belles with her.

Lanterns Writer Stands by Controversial Episode—and Wants You to Keep Watching
The HBO Max series is sparking real debate, and that's exactly what the creative team wanted.

Spotify's 'Songs of Summer' Is Just the Usual Suspects
Streaming giant drops its annual summer playlist, and yeah, it's the biggest hits you already knew about.

Yella Beezy's Defense Tears Down Feds' Money-Laundering Case With Basic Banking Records
A detective had to admit in court that Yella Beezy's $40K withdrawal was just... normal banking.

Paul Schrader's Back on His Guilt Trip Again—and It Still Hits Different
The veteran filmmaker digs into sin and philosophy one more time, and honestly, we're not mad about it.

BMG and Concord Are Now One—Plus the Week's Biggest Moves
The indie music world just got a whole lot more concentrated.

Ye Brings Out Big Sean at Chicago Homecoming Show
Yeezy made it a moment back home.

Glee's Kevin McHale Shares the Wild Moment That Left the Whole Crew Shook
Even the people behind the scenes couldn't believe what went down on set.

Jangle Wave Isn't Chasing the Algorithm. He's Chasing 1983.
guy builds early-80s New Wave in his home office and dares you to say it can't be done be done 🎸

Lisa's Back With That Heat: 'SaWaDiKa' Arrives With Cinematic Flex
BLACKPINK's Thai rap queen returns solo with a high-fashion visual that screams main character energy.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's Venice Fit Check: From Director to Jury President
The actress-turned-filmmaker has been turning out consistently sharp looks in Venice — and now she's sitting in the big chair.

FL Studio CEO: AI Tools Could Actually Get More People Making Music
The makers of one of hip-hop's favorite DAWs are betting on AI as a gateway drug to real production.

Drake's Playing the Livestream Card Again—FOMO Drops September 15
The 6ix king is rerunning the hype machine that worked before.

U.K. Box Office Eats in August — Spider-Man and The Odyssey Lead the Charge
British theaters just had their best month since 2018, and two heavy hitters made it happen.

Primary Wave Secures Wilson Pickett's Legacy
The soul legend's estate just handed over his catalog and likeness to one of music's biggest rights companies.

Pusha T's Pharrell-Produced Solo Album Is In The Can
King Push got the album finished, and Clipse is coming back too.

Alix Earle Leaves It All On The Screen In Netflix Finale
The influencer's reality series ending hits different—and it involves her ex.

NSW Festivals Now Have Permanent Pill Testing—A Real Harm-Reduction Win
Australia just made drug safety a permanent fixture at music festivals. Here's what that means.

Raffaele Annecchino, Paramount International CEO, Dead at 55
The executive who shepherded Paramount into the streaming era has passed.

Ticketmaster's App Upgrade Is Trying to Act Like Dice Now
The ticket giant is finally learning what indie platforms figured out years ago.

Suno's Mary J. Blige AI Stunt Backfires—Campaign Axed Over Fake Deal
The AI music startup's attempt to use the Queen of Hip-Hop just went sideways in real time.

Eric Goode's 'Monsters of God' Finale Drops the Ultimate Plot Twist
The 'Tiger King' creator just pulled back the curtain on who's really running the reptile smuggling game.

HarbourView Scoops Up David Kershenbaum's Catalog—Including Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'
The catalog investment firm keeps swallowing legendary producer royalties as it pushes toward $4 billion in assets.

Lil Durk Trial: Defense Witness Impeached, FBI Footage Surfaces
OTF Jam's ex crumbles under cross-examination as courtroom drama heats up

Jennifer Aniston Opens Up On Last Wisdom From Dolly Parton
Aniston reflects on the irreplaceable advice Dolly left behind before her passing.

Baseball Player Turned Pop Star Candelita Steps Into Broadway History
MLB shortstop José Iglesias is bringing his Latin pop credentials to the stage in 'Buena Vista Social Club.'

CBS Doubling Down on VMA Nostalgia This September
The network is running two throwback specials ahead of next year's MTV VMAs.

Canada's Socan Joins the Suno Lawsuit Parade
The AI music platform is getting hit from all sides—now the Canadian royalty cops are stepping in.

Lloyd's Detroit Moment: When a Crowd Walk Goes Too Far
R&B vet Lloyd had an unexpected souvenir after working the crowd at a Detroit show.

McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' Steals Venice—Rockwell, Malkovich, and a 70s Easter Island Mystery
Martin McDonagh just dropped his awards heavyweight at Venice, and the word is already out: this one's special.

UMG Opening Hotel on London's Denmark Street
Universal Music's hospitality arm is bringing its hotel concept to the UK.

Kaepernick Breaks Down What He Actually Said to Hov
Kap finally spoke on that Jay-Z Yankee Stadium moment from 2019.

Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' Storms Venice With 13-Minute Standing O, Malkovich Gets Emotional
When a film breaks the Venice ceiling and John Malkovich can't hold back tears, you know something special just happened.

Noel Gallagher Hints Oasis Could Tour in 2027 (If the Timing Works)
Noel's playing coy about Oasis reunion plans, but he's opening a door we didn't expect.

Tony! Toni! Toné!'s D'Wayne Wiggins Estate Locked Down in Family Dispute
A judge just froze the late singer's $700K estate as his family goes to war in court.

PopIndia Makes Moves: Scoops Vincey Productions Catalogue & Signs 30KEY
Reservoir's Indian operation is building out its catalog footprint with a new acquisition and artist deal.

Lil Durk Trial Hinges on Intent, Snitches, and Wrong-Place Questions
Jury instructions in Durk's case expose the legal battlefield that could make or break the verdict.

Chin & Vasarhelyi Go Back to the Mountain With 'Everest: The Other Side'
The 'Free Solo' filmmakers return to extreme sports docs—this time tracking skiers pushing Everest to another limit.

Trump Administration Just Picked a Side in the AI Music Wars
The feds backed OpenAI in a fair use fight—and it could reshape how music labels go after Suno and Anthropic.

E-40 Ain't Retiring: The Bay Legend Keeps It Real on Hip-Hop's Future
Three decades deep and still calling shots—E-40 refuses to accept the narrative that rappers have an expiration date.

Colman Domingo to Host Kering's Caring for Women Dinner in NYC
Oscar-nominated actor taps in to emcee high-profile charity event with Paris Hilton spinning the after-party.

MUNA x UGG Turn Back-to-School Into a Self-Love Campaign
UGG's new collab with MUNA isn't just selling boots—it's pushing kids to show up as themselves.

Heidi Klum Stepping In For Simon Cowell On AGT While He Recovers
The OG supermodel is heading back to the judges table.

Suno Gets Hit With a Different Kind of Lawsuit—and It Might Be Harder to Defend
AI music startup Suno is facing a new legal angle: musicians say the company stole their identities, not just their songs.

Benzino Puts Stevie J on Blast Over Joseline Money Drama
Benzino's not staying quiet about how his ex built her empire—and he's mad a kid got dragged into it.

Ted Lasso Brings the Pain at Midseason—But You Know He's Got Hope
Rebecca, Keeley, and the whole crew get humbled in the latest episode, and it's messy.

California's Anti-Scalping Bill Gets Watered Down — Venue Owners Pissed
NIVA is calling foul on amendments to California's ticketing reform bill that let resellers slip through the cracks.

Durk's Alleged Hit List: NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo & Others Named
Court documents reportedly reveal Lil Durk kept names of people he wanted gone.

Isla Fisher Over the Games: What Really Turned Her Off
The Now You See Me actress is finally talking about what killed it with Sacha Baron Cohen.

Dollywood Honoring Dolly's Legacy With New Installations & Experiences
The theme park is stepping up to keep Dolly's vision alive.

Theo James Ain't Confirming Nothing About That Meghan Markle 'Gentlemen' Rumor
Actor keeps it cagey on the viral casting talk.

Independent Music Under Pressure: New Report Sounds the Alarm on AI and Infrastructure Collapse
A new study reveals how AI and digital consolidation are eroding the backbone of indie music.

Russell Simmons Won't Back Down From Bill Gates Defense
The Def Jam founder is standing firm on his Gates take—and he's got words for the haters.

Evan Rachel Wood Got Cut From 'Practical Magic 2'—and Nobody Even Called
The OG film's cast and crew stayed silent when recast her out of the sequel.

Spotify Exec Mateusz Smółka Moves to Warner Music Eastern Europe
After nearly a decade at Spotify, the streaming platform's losing a key player to the major label side.

Detective Claims Yella Beezy Bankrolled Mo3's Murder
Prosecution laying out the money trail in the Mo3 killing.

Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Icon, Dead at 80
The legendary actor and performer who defined a generation of cult cinema has passed.

Sombr Taking the 2027 Arena Tour Down Under
Sombr's locking in Australia and New Zealand for next year with a proper arena run.

Clooney Brings the Heat to Venice: Merger Drama, AI Fears, and Real Talk on America
George Clooney didn't come to Venice to smile for photos—he came to speak his mind.

Haley Joelle Is Crafting Intimate Worlds, One Song at a Time
Oregon singer-songwriter proves that the best stories don't need a full orchestra—just honesty and atmosphere.

Mo3's Killer Hunted for 18 Hours Before I-35 Execution
New testimony reveals the cold calculation behind the Dallas rapper's 2020 death.

Clooney Got Mark's Back on That Paramount-Warner Merger Talk
George Clooney is defending Mark Ruffalo's right to speak up about a major studio deal—and he's got real questions about it too.

Musixmatch Rolls Out Pro for Labels — A New Way to Handle Lyrics at Scale
Lyrics licensing just got a serious upgrade for record labels of every size.

OTF Vonnie Takes the Stand Against Lil Durk
Another close associate just testified that Durk was involved in the murder case.

Travis Kelce Opens Up About That MSG Wedding Moment
The Chiefs star finally talks about saying 'I do' with Taylor at one of New York's most iconic venues.

6 Adéla Tracks Worth Your Time Before 'PRIMA' Drops
Adéla's got her debut album coming — here's where to start if you're sleeping.

Bill Simmons Caught Proxy Betting, Says He Learned His Lesson
The sports media vet admitted to breaking the rules on his own show—and FanDuel already reported it to the feds.

The Orchard Hiring YouTube Strategist in London
Major distribution label looking for someone who actually understands how artists win on YouTube.

D4vd's Legal Battle Hits Home—Family Forced to Sell Texas Property
When the legal bills pile up higher than the royalty checks, even real estate becomes collateral.

Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez Walk Away From 'The Valley'
The couple is stepping back from Bravo's reality spotlight after three seasons.

Music Industry Moves Toward Transparent Track Labeling
Creators and platforms are finally getting on the same page about what fans should know.

Where We Stand: The Cases of Hip-Hop's Fallen
XXL breaks down what's actually happened—and what's still unsolved—in the murders that shook rap.

Ari's Ready to Be Done With the Cycle
Ariana Grande is hoping Ricky Álvarez is the last name she has to write in her diary.

Sabrina Carpenter Gets the Golden Book Treatment—With Taylor & Miley Cameos
Sabrina Carpenter's new Little Golden Book biography brings some unexpected A-list moments to the children's shelf.

AOC Ain't Dating Across the Aisle
The congresswoman just made her political preferences real clear.

Grammys Going Indie-Friendly in 2027—Here's What's Actually Changing
The Recording Academy is overhauling the awards to match how artists actually make and release music in 2027.

Young Thug Is Giving Away a Custom Chrome Hearts Lamborghini
Thug's turning a Lambo into a piece of wearable art—and one fan's about to eat real good.

Jason Isbell Sues Suno Over AI Identity Theft in Music Generator
The Grammy winner and other artists are taking the AI music platform to court for letting users jack their sounds without permission.

Streaming Money Still Growing, But the Pace Is Slowing Down
Premium subscriptions pushed $3.1B to artists and labels in the first half of 2026, but the growth rate tells a different story.

Keffe D Making His Move Against Tupac Murder Conviction
The alleged Tupac architect isn't going down without a fight before sentencing drops this fall.

Mika Abdalla Hints at Drama Ahead for Allie in 'Off Campus' Season 2
Things are about to get messy for everyone's favorite character.

Dolly Parton's Legacy Hits U.K. No. 1 in Touching Tribute
The Queen of Country is about to claim a chart milestone she never reached in her lifetime.

Sony and Warner Bros. Music Just Sued Anthropic Over Publishing Rights
Two major labels are taking legal action against the AI company—and the timing raises real questions.

Cardi B's "WAP" Makes History—Fourth Diamond Single, Nicki in the Rearview
Cardi just reached a milestone that separates the queens.

Zynga Poker Taps Keegan-Michael Key & Jody Hill for 'Inner Winner' Campaign
The poker app is getting a comedic upgrade with a familiar face and a sharp director behind the lens.

When the City Puts Your Name on a Sign
Some rappers made it so big, their hometowns literally renamed the blocks.

Rebecca Gayheart & Eric Dane's Blueprint for Keeping Their Kids Grounded in Hollywood
Two Hollywood vets are passing down real talk to their daughters about fame, the industry, and staying sane.

Lionel Richie Hospitalized After St. Louis Show
The Commodores legend checked into ICU following a weekend performance.

Major Lazer Coming Back to Australia After Nearly a Decade
The dance crew is finally returning Down Under for a proper New Year's celebration.

Kelly Clarkson Closes Out Her Talk Show with a 'Golden' Send-Off
The American Idol vet wrapped her talk show run with the cover that broke the internet.

50 Cent's Got Money On Keefe D Flipping Against Diddy
Curtis Jackson is already thinking three moves ahead in the Diddy saga.

Alex Cooper's 'Love Overboard' Gets Canceled After One Season on Hulu
The dating show experiment didn't stay afloat.

Keffe D Convicted in Tupac's Murder — 27 Years of Questions Finally Answered
Nearly three decades after Tupac fell in Vegas, a jury delivered a guilty verdict.

Love Island USA's Melanie & Kenzie Finally Dead That Beef at Reunion
Season 8 Islanders squashed their friendship drama on live TV — here's what actually went down.

Miley Might Be Going Back to Basics
Is she ditching 'Cyrus' for just 'Miley'? The signs are there.

Should AI-Generated Tracks Even Be Yours to Sell?
The Motion Picture Sound Editors just threw down a hard stance: AI prompts shouldn't equal ownership rights.

The Indie Streaming Rebellion: Why These Platforms Think They've Got a Better Way
Tired of Spotify's algorithm? Alternative platforms are making their move with curation, fairer payouts, and artist-first thinking.

Allen Iverson Back With The Sixers? Tyrese's Claim Has People Asking Questions
Word from Tyrese Maxey has the Philly fanbase buzzing about AI potentially owning a piece of the team that made him a legend.

Sheri Herman, E! Entertainment Pioneer, Dead at 71
A cable TV trailblazer who shaped how we consume entertainment news is gone.

D4vd's Legal Team Steps Away From Murder Case
The 'Romantic Homicide' rapper is switching attorneys mid-case.

Gaga Music and Warp Publishing Level Up Their Partnership
Two indie powerhouses are doubling down on what's already working.

Costa Rican Thriller 'Love Is the Monster' Premiering at TIFF—Grandma vs. The System
A dystopian kidnapping story from Neto Villalobos Brenes is heading to Toronto with Paulina García in the lead.

The House Game Broke: Why Your Crib Ain't Worth What You Think
Rising costs and climate chaos are tanking home values faster than a washed-up rapper's comeback album.

France's Biggest TV Market Is About to Go Off — And It's Stacked
350+ programs hitting Le Havre next month. Here's what's actually worth paying attention to.

Jermaine Dupri Settles $18M Royalty Beef With Sony
JD and Sony squashed an $18 million lawsuit, but the door ain't closed forever.

Jordyn Woods Sets Record Straight on Jaden Smith at Her Wedding
The influencer isn't letting the noise dictate her guest list.

JENNIE's 'Fallen Angel' Has Fans Locked In — 82% Voted It Their Pick of the Week
The BLACKPINK member's new EP is running away with the people's choice.

Naya Rivera's Son Josey Books His First Film Role
The kid's moving into the game—Josey Dorsey lands a spot in upcoming indie film.

Brexit Killed the EU Tour: UK Musicians Down 21% Shows, £208M in the Red
New report proves what every touring band already knew — Brexit broke the European circuit.

Sony & Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic for Billions Over AI Training Data
The music industry is drawing a hard line: you can't build your AI empire on stolen songs.

Pokémon Coming Back to Movies in 2027 With 'Wild Card'
The franchise is bringing a new film to theaters—and they're already teasing it with a TCG player in the mix.

Eva Mendes Still Riding For That Ryan Gosling Tattoo
Four years deep and Eva ain't trippin' about that tribute ink.

KATSEYE Addresses Sophia's Future on Wildworld Tour
The group is moving forward—but not everyone's coming.

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $20M for Women and Girls
Rodrigo brought the whole thing together and the people showed up.

Universal and Sony Level Up Their Suno Lawsuit With Stream Ripping Claims
The majors just added some serious ammunition to their fight against AI music generation.

Joe Budden Locked It Down: He's Engaged & Baby on the Way
The Slaughterhouse vet just made it official with Shadée Monique—ring, baby, the whole thing.

Sandra Bullock Just Hinted Olivia Rodrigo & Stevie Nicks Are on 'Practical Magic 2'
The witch sequel might have some serious musical magic in the works.

KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza Sitting Out European Run
The group's keeping it real about member health — no rushing back.

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Festival Shows What an All-Women Lineup Can Do
The pop star launched her own festival and proved she knows how to build something real.

Melinda French Gates Doubles Down on Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Festival Donation
A $10 million commitment just got matched—here's what that means for women's causes.

WMG and Blavatnik Foundation Drop $6M to 17 Social Justice Orgs
Warner Music is putting real money behind the talk—$6 million heading to organizations doing the work.

Yo, Cough Drops Ain't Candy — Here's What You Actually Need to Know
A Virginia woman's casual snack habit got people asking the real question: are Luden's drops safe to eat like regular candy?

Macedonian Film '17' Doesn't Look Away From Teen Trauma
A new drama from director Kosara Mitić is sparking conversation for its unflinching look at sexual violence and survival.

Venus Williams Found Her Match Off the Court
The tennis legend isn't just dominating the game anymore—she's living her best life with Andrea Preti.

KATSEYE Showed Up Anyway: Three Members Hit the Stage at Daisy Chain Despite Megan's Injury
The group didn't let a cancelled slot stop them from getting in front of the crowd.

U.S. Open Tennis Going Live This Week—Here's How to Catch It
The courts are heating up and you don't need cable to keep up.

UK Touring Takes the L: New Report Spells Out Brexit's Real Damage
The numbers are in on what Brexit actually cost British artists trying to tour Europe.

Dolly Parton Sent Three 6 Mafia a Letter After They Won Her Oscar
Juicy J just revealed what the Queen of Country did when Memphis rap beat her for gold.

Harry Styles Gives Taylor Swift a Shout at MSG, Because Why Not
Opening night of his 30-show residency, and Harry's already mixing tributes with tabloid moments.

Kate Cassidy Keeps Liam Payne's Memory Alive on What Would've Been His 33rd
Two years later, his girlfriend still marking the moments that matter.

Lil Nas X Grieves Mother's Death While Fighting to Stay Sober
The rapper opens up about losing his mother during one of his hardest personal battles.

College Football Season Kicks Off: TCU and UNC Face Off in 2026 Opener
The 2026 college football season starts August 29—here's where to catch it live.

The New Wave of Digital Radio Is Where Independent Artists Are Building Real Community
Forget streaming playlists—indie radio is where artists connect with fans who actually give a damn.

NBA YoungBoy's Old Video Haunts Him While He's Laying Low in Seoul
A 2018 clip is making the rounds again, and the comparisons people are drawing ain't flattering.

Venice Film Festival Ditching Jury Press Conference for Cocktails
The Venice Film Festival is skipping its traditional opening jury presser—here's what's replacing it.

Tom Hardy Emerges as Frankie Pulitzer with Surprise Rap Debut
The MobLand actor just dropped his first album and nobody saw it coming.

De'Brea Cavaiani Built a City in His Head — Now He's Trying to Leave It
conscious weed-gangster rap that actually holds itself accountable 🌆

Taylor Swift Puts Money Behind Good Samaritan's Recovery
When a Rhode Island woman stopped to help crash victims, she paid the price—then Taylor Swift stepped in.

Milo's Messy Legal Fight Takes a Darker Turn
Court docs from a custody battle reveal alleged racist texts—and now ICE is involved.

Lil Durk Trial Gets Heated: Press Access in Question After Courtroom Confrontation
A tense moment at the courthouse is raising real questions about journalist safety and access during a high-profile hip-hop case.

Bill Maher's Dolly Tribute Misses the Mark
Even legends deserve better than what some people said when Dolly Parton passed.

Sony and Warner Chappell Join Universal in AI Copyright Smackdown Against Anthropic
The big three publishing houses are now coming at Claude's maker with billion-dollar lawsuits over alleged mass music theft.

Anup Singh Trains Lens on Mumbai's Margins With 'Lasya: The Gentle Dance'
The 'Qissa' director is back with a intimate portrait of survival on the city's streets.

dllfces Made an EP Out of a Tarot Reading — And Meant Every Word
asked the cards what to release, then bled it out track by track

YSL Just Dropped a 41-Track Monster—No Warning, No Tour Announcement
Young Thug's label came through with Slime Language 3 when nobody was looking.

California's Sweating It: New Perks for Hollywood as $750M Incentive Program Hits a Snag
The state just sweetened the deal to keep productions from bouncing.

Milo's MAGA Card Ain't Get Him Out: ICE Moving to Deport
Political connections don't beat immigration law.

Bill Maher's Real Time Just Became Must-Miss TV
The late-night host turned his show into a mess of cowardice and miscalculation.

Major Labels Betting Big on AI While Suing Over Stream Ripping
The music industry wants AI on their terms — and they're putting serious money where their mouth is.

Law Roach Breaks Down What His Fashion Magic Actually Cost
The legendary stylist just showed us the price tag on looking flawless.

DeadlyMaximus and the “DLyMa” That Built an EP
dude walked away from 10+ years of business to chase melody — and named the whole thing after the gamble

The Warning's New Album Proves They're Built Different
Mexico's hardest-working rock trio just dropped 'Everything's Falling'—and it slaps.

Little League World Series Championship Weekend: Here's How to Catch It Live
Four teams left. One trophy. Here's where to watch the kids go to war this weekend.

Diddy Case: Judge Won't Let Accuser Skip Ahead on 'Victim' Label
Clayton Howard's legal strategy just hit a wall—and it changes how this whole thing plays out.

Netflix September 2026: Alix Earle's Reality Run & What Else Is Dropping
The platform's fall slate is here, and yeah, Alix Earle's getting her own show.

Spotify Reshuffles Leadership: New VP of Music Content, Editorial Gets Its Own Head
The streaming giant is reorganizing its music team—and promising to keep Editorial's independence intact.

Jason Dohring Left Hollywood to Farm—And He's Not Looking Back
The Veronica Mars star traded the spotlight for soil, and honestly? It sounds like he's way happier.

Syxx Built a House in His Head — Then Handed You the Key
shy kid, four instruments, one song that changed everything — meet Syxx

BMG Stacking Catalog Chips While the Market Watches
The independent label is throwing serious money at music rights—and it's paying off.

The Queen of Country Is Gone: Dolly Parton Dead at 80
The music world lost an irreplaceable icon — and a genuinely good person — this week.

GTA VI's Soundtrack Is Already All Over the Place—and We're Here For It
Rockstar just showed off a wild sonic palette for the next Grand Theft Auto, mixing trap legends with '80s rock icons and left-field indie weirdness.

Kendrick Keeps His Word: Brings 7-Year-Old Double Amputee to LA
When Kendrick says he's gonna do something, he does it.

German Indie Fest Opens With Nature Doc Shot in the Wildest Spot
A wordless documentary about animals surviving on a tiny island in Europe's busiest river is making festival history.

Warner Music Austria Teams Up With Vienna's Tonherd on Distribution and Studio Deal
Major label muscle meets indie hustle in Austria's music scene.

Superstar Pride Walks Free, Marks Return With 'First Day Out'
After nearly two years locked up, the rapper's back on the street with a visual to prove it.

BBC Brings Back Comedy Vet Chris Sussman to Run the Ship
The Beeb's got a new comedy boss, and he knows the game from both sides of the table.

Bruno Mars Taking the 'Romantic Tour' Global — 27 New Dates Locked for 2027
The R&B hitmaker is taking his stadium run worldwide with a massive Asia-Australia leg coming in 2027.

Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' Brings Serial-Killer Twists to the Streaming Wars
De Niro, Scott, and Monaghan hunt a predator in James Ashcroft's adaptation of Alex North's crime novel.

Dolly Parton Has Passed
The music industry mourns the loss of a generational force.

Ilhan Omar's Son's Home Hit With Police Raid Over Weapons
Minneapolis cops executed a search warrant at the residence, recovering firearms and making an arrest.

Married at First Sight Season 20 Just Broke the Internet on Peacock
1.8 billion minutes watched. Two couples didn't make it. Here's what went down.

TikTok Putting Alex Warren's Sydney Show on the Livestream
The platform's betting on concert streams to keep people scrolling.

OTF Jam Takes the Stand: 'It Was Sloppy'
A key witness in the Quando Rondo case just gave courtroom testimony that cuts deep.

Ellen Pompeo Stepping Into New Scrubs With Fresh Medical Drama
After two decades as Meredith Grey, Ellen Pompeo is trading Grey Sloan Memorial for a whole new ER.

Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026 Finalists Drop This Spring
Mark your calendar: the Latin music world is about to find out who's in the running.

Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' Cast Got Put Through Dance Boot Camp—And They Hated Every Second
Derek Hough and Tessandra Chavez turned a whole bunch of actors into dancers. It did not go smooth.

SeatGeek Joins the AI Ticketing Rush — Everyone's Building a Chatbot Now
Your ticket search is about to get a whole lot more conversational.

Cassie Fights Back Against $35M Lawsuit From Alleged Freak-Off Worker
The singer is pushing to shut down a case that claims she's deterring other victims from coming forward.

Rockstar Flipped the Script: Netflix Just Dropped 27 Minutes of GTA 6 to Kill the Leak Game
Instead of letting hackers control the narrative, Rockstar and Netflix went straight to the people.

ElevenLabs Levels Up AI Music Creation With Granular Editing
You can now tweak individual parts of AI-generated songs instead of starting from scratch.

Cam'ron Shows Up to Peep Keffe D Trial
The Dipset don steps into the courthouse to witness history.

Miley's Real-Life Godmother: Why Dolly Parton Meant Everything
Dolly wasn't just a godparent to Miley—she was the maternal figure who shaped her entire life.

Ms. Rachel & Mr. Aron Aren't Dumbing Down Kids' Music
The children's music duo is pushing back on the idea that kids' content has to be shallow.

Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Icon, Dead at 80
The man who made Dr. Frank-N-Furter unforgettable is gone.

Meta Settles $18B Child-Safety Case With YouTube and TikTok in the Mix
The social media giants just got dragged into one of the biggest settlements ever over how they handle kids online.

Serayah Calls It Quits With Joey Bada$$ Over Cheating Claims
The Pro Era rapper's engagement just went up in smoke.

YouTube Premium Getting Expensive All Over the World
Google's raising prices again, and this time Europe and Singapore are feeling it the most.

Emma Thompson Bringing Nanny McPhee to the West End as a Full Musical
The actress-screenwriter is adapting her own film into a stage production hitting London next summer.

Harry Styles Flips the Script at MSG: New Tour, New Setlist
Styles touched down in New York and came with a completely different bag for the U.S. leg.

Top Chef Judges Make Their Case: This Show Is Emmy-Worthy
Kristen Kish and Gail Simmons are confident season 24 deserves hardware.

South Korea Is Still the Money Move for Artists—Here's Why
The Korean market keeps printing money for the right strategy. Music Ally breaks down what's really happening.

Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Cook Up Something Special
The Queen B puts her signature soul twist on The Alchemist's production.

Coyote vs. Acme Cast Threw a Funeral for Their Own Movie
When Warner Bros. buried the Looney Tunes hybrid flick, the crew said goodbye in the realest way possible.
SoundCloud Is Letting Artists Sell Tracks Direct—And Keeping Zero Cut
SoundCloud just handed independent artists a new revenue stream with no middleman tax.

The Family Men: Which Rappers Built the Biggest Rosters
Some of hip-hop's biggest names are even bigger when you count all the kids at home.

Harry Jowsey's Reality TV Fiancées Break Silence: What Really Went Down Behind Closed Doors
The Let's Marry Harry reunion got messy—and his exes aren't holding back anymore.

Katy Perry Honors Dolly Parton in Front of 310K at Free Mexico Show
Pop star turns massive San Luis Potosí concert into unexpected tribute.

New 'Dancing With the Stars' Spinoff Looking to Crown the Next Generation of Pros
ABC is spinning off the ballroom competition formula to find fresh talent for the main show.

How to Build Hype the Right Way: Waterfall Releases Explained
Strategic rollouts aren't new, but doing them right can separate the noise from the signal.

MO3 Murder Trial Seats Jury—Opening Statements Wednesday
The courtroom chapter in MO3's unsolved 2020 highway shooting is about to get real.

Dolly Parton, American Icon, Dead at 80
The queen of country and a force for good is gone.

Luminate's New AI Detection Tool Is About to Change How We Identify Generated Music
The music industry's biggest data platform is rolling out AI-generated labels — and it's coming to CONNECT this year.

Lil Durk's Motivation Playlist Is Full of the Usual Suspects
The Chicago rapper just shared what's been in his rotation, and it reads like a greatest-hits list.

Jennifer Garner On The Real Cost Of Starting Over
The actress opened up about what came after—and it wasn't as smooth as it looked from the outside.

Megyn Kelly Got Thoughts on Kim and Ye's Parenting — and She Ain't Holding Back
The podcaster went on record with some harsh takes about how the Kardashian-West family is raising North.

Hov Brings the Merch to London Ahead of Tottenham Takeover
Jay-Z's setting up shop in London before he shakes up the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Iranian Drama 'A Bit of Light' Lands Major Distribution Before Venice Bow
A stark character study about resistance and loss just locked down wide release.

Lauren London Cast as Snoop's Mom in Universal Biopic
Lauren London is stepping into one of hip-hop's most pivotal family roles.

Thailand's Two Giants Team Up to Build Short-Form Drama Game
COL Group and CP Group are joining forces to put Thai creators on the map with a new talent pipeline.

The Big Three Just Bet $76M on AI—Here's What That Means
Universal, Sony, and Warner are throwing serious money at Stability AI. Time to pay attention.

E.D.I. Mean Takes the Stand About Tupac's Last Night
Outlawz member recounts the 1994 shooting that changed everything.

Beyoncé Honors Dolly: A Legacy That Changed Everything
Queen Bey reflects on what Dolly Parton meant to music and the world.

Dolly's Legacy Hits Different: Icons Share Their Loss
Country lost one of the greatest to ever do it, and the music world ain't shy about saying goodbye.

Beyoncé Calls Out Dolly as the North Star We All Needed
Queen Bey honored country legend Dolly Parton with a message that cuts deeper than a typical celebrity tribute.

Dolly Parton: The Country Queen Who Owned Hollywood On Her Own Terms
Dolly didn't need to change who she was to make it in the movies—and that's exactly why we remember her.
Bad Bunny Left Holding $465K Bag in Copyright Fight
The reggaeton king just got slapped with a hefty legal bill after a copyright battle went south.

Taylor Swift Honors Dolly Parton: 'A World Without Her Doesn't Feel Possible'
Swift reflects on losing one of country music's greatest legends.

Famous Dex Facing Domestic Battery Charges After Arrest
The Atlanta rapper's legal problems just got heavier.

Dolly Just Locked a Secret Song in a Time Capsule Until 2045
The Queen of Country left us a gift we won't hear for 20 years.

Dolly Parton, Country Legend and Cultural Force, Dead at 80
The woman who built an empire on her own terms has left us.

Canada's Oscar Pick: 'Nina Roza' Brings Montreal Drama to the International Feature Race
A transatlantic story from north of the border just landed a major platform.

Dolly Parton's Real Love Affair With Black Music & Community
Country legend Dolly Parton just passed, and her legacy with Black culture runs deeper than most realized.

Dollywood Opens Wednesday After Dolly's Passing—The Show Goes On
Even in death, Dolly Parton's legacy keeps moving forward.

Tim Ingham Breaks Down Amazon's Streaming Problem
Music Business Worldwide's founder just laid out why Amazon Music is stuck in the middle of the streaming wars.

Trae Tha Truth Steps Up for Gary While Freddie Gibbs Sounds the Alarm
Houston's conscience moves on Indiana hardship.

Trump Orders Flags Lowered for Dolly Parton
The country icon's passing has drawn a presidential tribute.

The Sound of Everything That Couldn't Be Said Out Loud
"Silent Scream" isn't a metaphor. It's the truth she couldn't say to your face.

Richard Surratt Jr. Doesn't Write From a Perfect Place — And That's the Whole Point
He turned the stuff he couldn't say out loud into songs. No box. No permission. Just the truth 🎸

Jelly Roll Takes Shots at Trump During Kimmel Guest Hosting Gig
The Nashville rapper didn't hold back when he had the late-night stage to himself.

Disney Just Dropped Its Biggest K-Drama Bet Yet — Here's What to Know
Disney's pouring serious money into Korean television, and 'The Remarried Empress' is the proof.

Soundscapes of India Opens Doors to Genre-Bending Artists Nationwide
India's showcase festival is casting a wide net—and fusion acts should be watching.

Gunna Levels Up: Rapper Inks Deal with Under Armour
The DSP rapper is taking his fitness movement global—and getting a major sportswear co to back the vision.

Nate Silver's Politics Pod Gets a Second Life at Crooked Media
FiveThirtyEight Politics is back, rebranded and ready for 2026.

BigXthaPlug Hit With DUI and Gun Charge in Texas
Houston rapper booked on multiple charges and forced to miss a show.

Bring It On Cast Still Got That Energy 26 Years Later
The cheerleading flick that defined early-2000s cinema is aging like fine wine.
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Pitchfork Mexico City 2026 Lineup Drops: Here's Who's Playing
The fest is bringing some real ones down to CDMX next year.

Perez Hilton's Fall During Mental Health Crisis Left Him With Multiple Broken Bones
The celebrity gossip veteran dealt with way more physical damage than initially reported.

ARIA Draws the Line: AI Tracks Can't Chart Unless Humans Actually Made Them
Australia's chart authority just made it official—robot music alone doesn't cut it.

Hulu Pulls the Plug on Mindy Kaling's 'Not Suitable for Work' After One Run
Another streaming swing-and-miss: Hulu axes the workplace comedy before it gets a second chance.

E-A-Ski Built A Preamp, And It Sounds Like The Bay
The legendary Bay Area producer just turned his whole analog philosophy into a piece of gear.

Zee Studios Going Big in '26: Balakrishna, Sunny Deol, Nayanthara Lead Multilingual Push
Zee Studios is betting heavy on regional cinema and star power across seven languages.

OTF Jam Takes the Stand in Lil Durk's Murder Case
One of the crew's own is cooperating with feds in the trial.

Ryan Seacrest Been Hitting the Weights, Shows Out With the Gains
The Wheel of Fortune host is looking noticeably different these days.

From a Prison Cell to the Studio: The Unfiltered World of Dkwhiteowlxx
dude got published behind bars and now he's making music you can't un-hear 🔥 no water, all raw

Sony Music Takes Kroger to Court Over Unlicensed Music in Ads
The grocery giant allegedly used major artists' hits in social media spots without paying up.

MGK Shows Up for Durk's Federal Trial
Machine Gun Kelly pulled up to the courthouse to support his guy.

Full Time Hobby Label Hiring Project Manager in London
Independent label outfit expanding team to manage operations across records, publishing, and management.

Lawyer Got Caught Slipping in Fat Joe Case—Judge Ain't Having It
Tyrone Blackburn's exit from the Dixon v. Fat Joe lawsuit just got a whole lot messier.

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones Moves Into 'Backrooms' Producer's Orbit
Horror heat is real—established producer links up with Oddfellows as co-president.

Round Hill Music's $1B Lawsuit Gamble: What's Really At Stake With Suno and Anthropic
A music publisher is betting big that AI companies owe them serious money—and they're not backing down.

YK Osiris Caught Hands With Streamer Deshae Frost
The singer wasn't backing down from anyone.

After 25 Years, Is 'Survivor' Finally About to Get Its Emmy Respect?
The reality competition that changed television is getting lapped by 'The Traitors' — and voters might finally notice.

Hailey Bieber Marks Jack Blues' Second Birthday With Rare Family Moments
The Rhode founder just gave us a peek into early motherhood with a birthday tribute to her and Justin's two-year-old son.

Madeline Zima Got A Message For Hayden Panettiere's Daughter
A 'Heroes' co-star reminds us why Hayden Panettiere mattered.

Bret Michaels Pulls the Plug on 2026 Tour — Health First
The Poison frontman is stepping back to recover from back-to-back surgeries.

Brad Pitt Heading Back to San Sebastian After 15 Years
The actor's returning to Spain with a David Ayer joint—his first festival appearance there since 'Inglourious Basterds' dropped in 2009.

Believe India Launches BL/UR, A Pop Imprint Built For Blurred Lines
Believe India is doubling down on pop with a new label that wants to smash the walls between local and global.

Spider-Man Threw Hands With a Right-Wing Provocateur in Minneapolis
A costumed vigilante got real about it when Jake Lang showed up to stir the pot.

Cole Sprouse Thriller 'Vintage Violence' Lands Sales Agent Ahead of Toronto Premiere
Eugene Kotlyarenko's internet-era thriller is already moving deals before it hits screens.

Big Thief Just Dropped a Surprise Triple Album (Sort Of)
Adrianne Lenker walked out at the Ryman and told 2,400 people to forget everything they thought they were seeing.

Hayden Panettiere's Mom Breaks Down the Cost of Brian Hickerson
New details emerge about what Hayden's mother says the ex-boyfriend took from her.

Shelley Fabares, TV Icon and 'Johnny Angel' Star, Dead at 82
A Hollywood lifer who moved effortlessly from pop music to television royalty has passed.

Fuzzy Promotion Levels Up: 30 Years Deep in the Game
A legendary Australian promoter marks three decades by reinventing itself for what's next.

Foo Fighters & Dudamel Send LA Phil Out With a Bang
The legendary conductor's final weekend with the orchestra went hard—literally.

Wiz Khalifa Hits His Son With Real Talk On Weed—And Science Says He's Right
Even the biggest smoker in the room knows when to pump the brakes.

JT Breaks His Silence with Surprise Stage Return
Justin Timberlake just reminded everyone he still knows how to perform.

Ethan Miller Turns Odyssey Cult Into A Psych Supergroup For Vol. 3
Nearly a decade later, the fuzz-soaked solo project becomes something way bigger.

Trey Songz Takes Promoter to Court Over Half-Million Dollar Concert Fallout
Trigga's production company is going after a Texas promoter with a hefty lawsuit.

Anna Paquin, Melissa Gilbert Sound Alarm on Child Star Safety After Hayden Panettiere's Death
Two veteran actors are demanding better protections for young performers in Hollywood—and asking why the industry isn't listening.

Drake Spotted Hyping Up Country Star Ella Langley — Collab On the Menu?
When 6 God co-signs your work, people start connecting dots.

Katseye Hits No. 1 With 'Wild' in Breakthrough Chart Moment
The global girl group finally claims the top spot on the Billboard 200.

Mary J. Blige Found Her Peace—And It Changed Everything
The Queen explains how faith helped her stop fighting everyone else and start fighting for herself.

Jessie Cave Opens Up About the OnlyFans Move: 'It Felt Embarrassing'
Harry Potter's Lavender Brown got real about why joining the platform was harder than she expected.

BigXthaPlug Arrested Again—Exactly One Year Later
Lightning doesn't strike twice. Sometimes it's a pattern.

2026 Was Heavy: Hip-Hop and Music Lost Some Real Ones
The music industry said goodbye to legends and rising stars this year.
Mac Miller's 'Divine Feminine' Getting the Vault Treatment for 10th Anniversary
Three unreleased tracks from a classic project are about to see the light.

Dolly's Next Act: Avatar Performances on the Horizon
The Queen of Country is thinking bigger than the stage—and her health is pushing her to innovate.

New Irish Film 'Skintown' Rides Nostalgia and E to a Coming-of-Age High
A Fermanagh-set friendship comedy gets dizzy on rave culture and The Troubles.

Zara Larsson & PinkPantheress Finally Link Up On Stage
The collab that started at Coachella went live at All Points East.

Chappell Roan Made It Rain at an LA Drag Show & We're Here For It
The pop princess showed up to support the queens doing their thing.

Bonnaroo Taps Out for 2027, Healing the Land
Tennessee's iconic festival is stepping back to let the farm breathe.

Dale Morris, The Nashville OG Who Built Country Empires, Gone at 89
A titan of country music management who shaped some of the genre's biggest careers has passed.

PTA's 'One Battle After Another' and 'Marty Supreme' Win Big at Location Managers Guild Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson and a basketball flick take the top spots for best use of real locations.

Yung Filly Headed Back to Court on Rape Charges
The British-Australian rapper faces a retrial after the first jury deadlocked.

Nicolas Cage Is Bringing Back Benjamin Gates — National Treasure 3 Is Actually Happening
Two decades later, the treasure hunt is finally on again.

Rah Isn't Picking a Lane — She's Building Her Own Road With 'Positive AF'
when the studio and the dancefloor stop being two separate things 🔊

Taylor Swift Breaks Down What Made the Eras Tour a Whole Thing
Swift gets candid about directing the Eras Tour doc and what actually made it move the culture

Jennie Moving Solo: Fallen Angel EP Drops Next Week
Blackpink's Jennie is stepping out on her own with a new project.

Meghan Markle Cut From Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' After U.K. Backlash
Tina Brown says the Duchess got dropped from the crime flick over stateside tension.

Kehlani Reminds Brooklyn Why She's Really That Girl
The Oakland R&B vet brought the full arsenal to her world tour stop and left no doubt about her place in the game.

Taylor Sheridan Hit With 'Yellowstone' Theft Lawsuit
A writer's claiming the hit series jacked her 2016 pitch—and the studios behind it are named too.

Apple's AI Tag & Spotify's Stock Play: What Actually Matters This Week
Tech giants making moves while the music industry watches — here's what went down.

Gene Deal Under Pressure: Feds Want Him to Finger Diddy in Tupac Case
Diddy's ex-bodyguard is being pushed to testify about the mogul's connection to Pac's murder.

Kendall and Jacob Elordi Stepping Out London Style
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi aren't keeping things private anymore.

Holly Humberstone Going Bigger Down Under in 2027
The UK singer-songwriter is taking her sophomore album on her most ambitious Australian run yet.

Sandra Wollner's 'Everytime' Takes Top Prize at Sarajevo
Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner's 'Everytime' just claimed the festival's best film award.

Master P Coaching Up New Orleans Without the Paycheck
The No Limit boss traded the booth for the sideline—and it's actually working.

Emily Watson Ready to Go Deeper Into 'Dune: Prophecy' Season 2
The indie film legend is leveling up in the sci-fi epic.

Universal Music Poland Locks Down Kayax Records Catalog
Big Polish indie label just got absorbed into the major machine.

Win a Trip to See Bruno Mars and RAYE in Santa Clara
Free ride to California if you're lucky enough to catch this one.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's Love Story Is Actually Kinda Sweet
The pop star and British actor got together and kept it low-key—no tabloid circus required.

Judge Clocks Brian Hickerson for Showing Up High to TMZ Interview—Record Expungement Denied
Sometimes the worst testimony happens off the stand.

Pac Case Week One: Revenge, Raw Testimony, and Cops on the Stand
Nearly 30 years later, the courtroom is finally dissecting what went down that night in Vegas.

Former Disney Child Star Raquel Lee Alleges On-Set Sexual Abuse, Names Company Negligence
A former child actress is taking Disney to court over serious allegations of abuse during production of a 2001 Channel film.

Michael Wright, 'Five Heartbeats' Legend, Has Passed
The actor who brought raw authenticity to one of hip-hop cinema's most beloved films is gone.

Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher Can't Save 'Spa Weekend' From Being Exactly What It Sounds Like
High-concept comedies are running out of gas, and this one proves it.

SJM Concerts Hiring Event Ticketing Manager in Manchester
Major UK promoter SJM Concerts is building out their team for outdoor and special events.

Video Shows Sean Gathright's Arrest After Foolio Murder Conviction
Bodycam footage captures the moment cops arrested the man convicted in Jacksonville rapper's death.

Shaq Got Blocked From the Avengers — And He's Still Not Over It
The Big Diesel wanted in on Marvel's biggest team-up. The studio said nah.

Mary White Turned Her Dark Romance Novels Into a Soundtrack — And It Hits Different
she wrote a playlist for her own novels, then fell all the way into music 🎶

Luke Combs Keeps Stacking Wins With His 21st Country Radio #1
The country hitmaker just won't stop — and 'Be By You' proves why he's basically untouchable on the charts right now.

Palm Royale's Got That Dynasty Energy: Mansion Brawl Hits Different
When prestige TV decides to go full soap opera, the results are unforgettable.

Apple Music Adding 'Made With AI' Tags to Tracks
Apple's putting AI on blast—literally labeling which tracks are machine-made.

Durk's Trial Hits Early Snag as Juror Dismissed for Bias
Jury selection in Lil Durk's federal case just lost its first prospective juror—and it wasn't pretty.

Emmy Dark Horses: Five Days to Shake Up the Game
The Emmy race is still wide open — here's what could flip the script before the voting closes.

Vanessa Bosåen Steps Down From Virgin Music UK Leadership
The exec who helmed Virgin's UK operation is moving on after three years at UMG.

QC Cofounder P. Thomas Hospitalized
Quality Control Music cofounder Pierre 'P' Thomas is in the hospital.

Zendaya Just Made $75 Sunglasses the Move
When Z rocks something, the internet takes notes—and retailers take Ls on inventory.

Wm.Washington Doesn't Fit the Norm — And He's Done Apologizing For It
23 years of love, put on wax. "If you doubt me, try me."

Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell Opens Up on Cancer's Return: 'Just Don't Give In'
The legendary guitarist's battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma takes another turn.

Billy Bob Thornton: How Texas Saved Taylor Sheridan When Hollywood Turned Its Back
Sometimes you gotta leave the game to win at life.

India About to Be a Streaming Giant — New Report Says Third Biggest by 2033
The subcontinent's music market is about to explode.

Kool G Rap & Dell-P Cooking Up Philly's Good Jawn Festival
Philadelphia's about to get a real one with legendary rap wisdom and local pride colliding at The Good Jawn.

Canadian Distributor Locks Down Global Rights to Colombian Filmmaker's TIFF Premiere
h264 moves fast on Juan Andrés Arango's latest before it hits Toronto.

Apple Music Puts AI Label Responsibility on Record Labels—Not Itself
Apple's labeling AI-generated music, but guess who has to do the actual work?

Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire Trial Officially Underway
The jury selection process has kicked off in one of hip-hop's biggest legal stories of the year.

Anna Faris Opens Up on the Real Weight of Motherhood
Even the pros doubt themselves sometimes.

Ghettoztar Doesn't Write Fiction — He Records What He Survived
Pomona raised him, heartbreak gave him the pen. no made-up drama here.

Gang of Youths Step Back, Return Swinging With New Single
The Dublin alt-rock crew surfaces after four years with 'Things Take Time'—and they're not the same band that went quiet.

A Look Inside the South Carolina Complex Where Hayden Panettiere Was Found
TMZ gets rare access to the Judson Mill Lofts where the actress was pronounced dead.

Dice Is Building Out Its US Game With New Venue Deals
The ticketing platform is moving serious on expansion stateside.

50 Cent Can't Resist: Diddy Jokes Keep Flying as Tupac Trial Heats Up
The Tupac murder case brought receipts to court — and 50 Cent brought the comedy.

Chris Hansen Walked Out of A24 Screening Over Rights Dispute
The 'To Catch a Predator' host says the studio tried to lock him down before letting him watch the Pattinson film.

Spotify Drops Another $1.5B on Stock Buybacks—Here's What It Really Means
The streaming giant is betting big on itself while the music industry watches.

DDG Owned Up to Leaving Blueface on Read
Sometimes you just gotta admit you messed up.

Chris Hansen Says He Refused to Sign His Rights Away in Order to Screen Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’
Chris Hansen didn’t get to take a seat for the new A24 movie “Primetime.” The 66-year-old veteran journalist went to the

Yungblud Didn't Let a Broken Leg Stop the Show
Real ones find a way—even from a wheelchair.

The Real Cost of Power Armor: How Two Stunt Legends Made 120 Pounds Look Easy
Those massive Fallout suits weigh more than a grown man — here's how the stunt team actually pulled it off.

Round Hill Music Ain't Having the AI Fair Use Excuse
Another major music publisher is taking Suno and Anthropic to court over AI training data.

BMF's Chad 'J Bo' Brown Back in the Feds' Crosshairs Over St. Louis Cocaine Bust
The streets remember. So do the feds.

Sonic's Running Into Fortnite for His 35th
The blue hedgehog is taking over Fortnite's new season, and he's bringing the whole crew.

OutStation Flips the Script on Indian Artist Merch
Tired of the same old tour tees and canvas bags? One label is doing something different.

Blueface Caught Slipping in Street Fight
The Cali rapper found out the hard way that the internet don't forget.

Tyler Cameron & Jenna Dewan Hit the DWTS Dance Floor
Two TV personalities are trading their usual gigs for sequins and spray tan this fall.

Phoebe Bridgers Goes Full Grunge with Haunting 'Lithium' Cover
The indie darling stripped down Nirvana's classic for BBC Radio 1, proving some songs just hit different when you're already fluent in heartbreak.

HBO Max Taps Frank Spotnitz to Mentor European Writers Program
The streaming giant is investing in homegrown storytelling across Europe with help from a legendary TV architect.

Raye's Long Game: How a Six-Month Lead Single Paid Off
British artist Raye sat on 'Where Is My Husband!' for half a year before dropping her album—and it actually worked.

Drake's Viral Moment Just Got Weirder
The barking video wasn't the end of it.

Mubi Locks In Manuela Martelli's 'The Meltdown' for Global Stream
Chilean filmmaker's Cannes-premiered drama headed to the platform this year.

MC Lyte Gets SoundExchange Nod for Fighting the Radio Royalty Fight
The Queen of Rap is being recognized for real work behind the scenes.

Anna Lunoe Locks In Publishing Deal With BMG
The Australian DJ-producer is leveling up her catalog game.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man Looking to Stay on Top as Horror and Action Films Circle
Summer box office about to get crowded with fresh competition

Keefe D's Old FBI Interview Contradicts His Own Story About Pac's Murder
The feds' 1998 notes on Keefe D just entered trial evidence—and they don't match what he wrote in his book.

Mbappé's Gold Cleats Are Here — Nike Cashing In on That Golden Boot Glow
The French striker's limited-edition Mercurial Supflys drop this month, and yeah, they're exactly as flashy as they sound.

UMG + Hook: Major Labels Finally Making Space for Fan Creators
Universal Music Group is letting fans remix and reuse its catalog — and the artists actually get paid.

Diamond* Breaks Down the Tracks That Built Him
New artist walks through the songs that made him who he is

Post Malone Locked In: He's Engaged to Christy Lee
The rapper-singer just took things to the next level with his longtime girlfriend.

My Morning Jacket Locks In Publishing Deal with Peermusic
The Louisville legends are staying put with a partner who's been riding with them for over two decades.

The Diana Conspiracy: What 'Celebrity Crime Scene' Actually Reveals
A new documentary digs into the theories that won't die around Princess Diana's death—and what her relationship with Dodi Fayed might've meant.

Robyn & Gizelle's Trademark Problem Just Got a Whole Lot Messier
The Real Housewives of Potomac stars are pointing fingers at Slim Shady over their growing legal bills.

How 'DTF St. Louis' Pulled Off That Awkward Rap Scene Without Killing the Vibe
The showrunner explains the balance between cringe comedy and keeping viewers locked in.

KKR Betting Big on India's Live Music Boom via BookMyShow
Private equity giant KKR just grabbed a piece of the company running major tours across India — and that's a signal about where the real money's flowing.

Tension Flares in Tupac Murder Trial as Death Row Security Witness Takes Stand
A heated courtroom moment reveals the raw friction still surrounding one of hip-hop's biggest cold cases.

Shirley MacLaine, 92, Steps Out for Sweet Charity Screening
Hollywood legend resurfaces to celebrate a classic film that defined her era.

Universal Locked In For Beatles Merch Push As Biopic Blitz Approaches
Four Beatles movies dropping in 2028 means the Fab Four's business empire is getting a major overhaul.

Emily Watson: Sarajevo Film Festival Is Sacred Ground
The Oscar-nominated actress explains why she keeps coming back to Bosnia's most important cultural institution.

Hip-Hop Locked In At The VMAs While Rap Gets Overlooked
Drake, Cardi B, and Megan battle it out in a stacked hip-hop category, but rap music's getting the short end of the stick at MTV.

K-pop Pipeline: Producers Hunting the Next Big Thing at KCON LA
Korean entertainment scouts are digging through the American fanbase to find their next global star.

Spotify's Playlist Editors Are Finally Getting Names and Faces
Spotify is putting real humans in the spotlight with Playlist Notes, letting curators explain their picks track-by-track.

The Pen Game: How 37 Rappers Kept Making Music Behind Bars
Prison couldn't silence the booth — here's who recorded while locked down

Kim & Lewis Getting Serious: Family Time Edition
Kim Kardashian's summer move signals this thing with Lewis Hamilton is real.

ARIA Awards Landing Back at Sydney's Hordern for 40th Year Milestone
Australia's biggest music night is locked in for November—and Spotify's riding with them again.

Anne Hathaway Wanted Julie Andrews Back for 'Princess Diaries 3'—Andrews Isn't Having It
The OG Queen Clarissa ain't returning, and Anne Hathaway tried everything to make it happen.

Warner Music CEO Says Netflix Needs to Get Into the Music Game
One major label exec thinks the streaming giant is sleeping on a whole revenue lane.

Sekyiwa Shakur Redefines What Justice Means For Tupac
It's not about closing a case. It's about what 'Pac left behind.

David Krumholtz Posted His Retirement From Acting, Then Quickly Deleted It
Actor gets real about Hollywood burnout, then has second thoughts.

Virgin Music Group Taps Into Bhojpuri Wave With Sur Music World Deal
Major distributor making moves on regional Indian music that's been sleeping on the mainstream radar.

Young Thug Wants Out of Lil Wayne Tour Bus Case
The Atlanta rapper is pushing back hard against a lawsuit tied to that 2015 shooting.

Cocktail Wars Got the Recipes—Here's How to Mix Them Yourself
The show's early winners are already serving up drinks you can actually make at home.

KATSEYE Turned the Hate Into a Lesson About Their Own Sound
Sometimes the worst response teaches you the most about what you actually made.

Charles Esten on the Timing: Missed Chance to See Hayden Panettiere Before Her Death
Nashville co-star reflects on an eerie near-miss and the bond they built on set.

Don't Get Played: How to Spot Fake Spotify Playlist Scams
Independent artists keep asking how to get on Spotify playlists. Here's what you need to know about the cons out there.

Judge Rules Durk's Phone Evidence Admissible in Murder-for-Hire Trial
Lil Durk loses a major pre-trial motion—his seized phone data is coming in front of the jury.

Hayden Panettiere's Mother Breaks Silence on Daughter's Death
The estranged mom of the actress reflects on a life cut short and roads not taken.

The Gap Between Clout and Charts: Gen Z's Real Hip-Hop Power Brokers
Streaming numbers don't tell the whole story anymore.

Durk Won't Make Peace: Beef With Quando Stays Cold Before Trial
Lil Durk reportedly shut down any chance to squash things with Quando Rondo before court.

Ozzfest Making Its Comeback in 2027
The legendary metal festival is returning after a nine-year hiatus.

Francis Mercier's AI Octopus Rave Is Blowing Up in India
A Haitian DJ's viral collab with a Turkish producer just proved Punjabi samples hit different across continents.

Feds Banking on Plea-Deal Witnesses to Build Case Against Lil Durk
The government's strategy against Durk is starting to take shape—and it hinges on people who've already cut deals.

Director Tim Fywell Honors 'Ice Princess' Stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg
Two young talents from the 2005 cult classic are gone, and the people who knew them are feeling the loss.

Netflix's Kyncl: The Music Industry Needs to Stop Fighting AI, Start Adapting
The man behind Netflix's Suno deal just told the old guard what they don't want to hear.

The 2026 Tour Run Is About to Be Insane
Hip-hop's biggest names are locking in dates and hitting cities hard this year.

AGT Is Finally Here: 44 Acts Ready to Compete for the Crown
After months of grinding through auditions, America's Got Talent is heading into live shows—and the competition just got real.

Hayden Panettiere's Country Run Was Real—Here's What You Missed
The actress didn't just play a singer on TV. She actually charted.

Hayden Panettiere's Legacy: How a 'Fierce Warrior Nature' Made Her an Unforgettable Screen Presence
The casting director behind 'Scream 4' remembers the intensity that made Hayden Panettiere stand out.

UK Musicians Push Back on North Sea Oil Plans
Artists are making noise about a different kind of extraction—and it's not samples.

Young Thug Keeps It Real With Students: Fame Is Money
Thug broke it down for the next generation—and the internet had thoughts.

Michelle Rodriguez Reflects on Hayden Panettiere: 'Can't Stand How Many Young People Are Leaving Us'
The Fast and Furious star opens up about loss while remembering a brief but meaningful connection from over a decade ago.

Jamen Capital and Merlin Lock Down Curve Royalty Systems
The indie music infrastructure just got a major power consolidation.

Keffe D Trial Kicks Off — Decades-Old Wounds Reopened
After 30 years, prosecutors finally got their shot to prosecute Tupac's murder. The defendant's own words are already on the stand.

Gwyneth & Apple Martin Are Twinning, And Yeah, They Look Alike
Goop's queen and her 22-year-old daughter Apple are serving summer vibes together.

aespa Light Sticks Hit North America—Here's Where to Grab Yours
The K-pop group's synced lightsticks are essential gear for their upcoming tour.

Judd Apatow Went Full Archivist Mode for His Mel Brooks Doc
Why the 'Funny People' director felt obligated to dig through decades of footage nobody's seen in years.

BTS Just Killed the Grammys' 'Asian Pop' Category Before It Even Started
The Recording Academy wanted to make Asian pop its own thing at the Grammys. BTS had other ideas.

Diddy's Own Words Could Bury His Son in Assault Case
Testimony from the mogul's criminal trial is being weaponized against his son in a separate lawsuit.

Alissa Pollack Elevated to Lead Mediabase While Keeping iHeartMedia Post
Radio's data gatekeeper just got a new captain — and she's keeping both jobs.

Live Nation Settles Injury Case From Luke Bryan Concert
Major promoter reaches deal after concertgoer claimed brain injury at show.

Ben Got His Back: Why He's Standing By Allstar JR
When loyalty matters more than the headlines.

Hayden Panettiere, 36, Leaves Her Story Behind in New Memoir
The Heroes star got to tell her own truth before her unexpected passing.

Hayden Panettiere's Final Post: A Moment of Peace
The Nashville actress shared a quiet moment with friends—her last words to the world.

The Wrong Girls Pulls Together a Serious Indie Rock Dream Team
Dylan Meyer's new film isn't messing around with its soundtrack.

London Film Fest Locks in Competition Slate with Kore-eda, Morley Leading the Way
The BFI just announced its 2026 competition lineup—and it's stacked.

Kristen Bell Hits a Surprise Broadway Performance at a Baseball Game
The Frozen star showed up unannounced to sing with a Broadway pitcher at a minor league ballpark in Georgia.

Iranian Director Ali Asgari Returns to Venice with Political Thriller 'A Bit of Light'
The filmmaker behind last year's 'Divine Comedy' is back in competition with a new film that cuts straight at the moment.

Berlin Clubs Are Flipping the Script on How They Make Money
Drinks used to be the move. Now tickets are paying the bills.

Ukrainian-American Rapper Walks Out of FSB Hit on His Life
Kyivstoner survives an assassination attempt orchestrated by Putin's security forces.

Hollywood Says Goodbye to Hayden Panettiere
The entertainment world mourns the loss of an actress who meant something to a generation.

Felt Members Back Together After 37 Years — And It Actually Happened
Three-fifths of the legendary jangle-pop crew shared a stage for the first time since the '80s.

Perez Hilton Checking Into Mental Health Care After Live Stream Scare
The gossip blogger is getting the help he needs while his site prepares to move forward.

Courtney Love Opens Up About 2019 Health Crisis, New Album in the Works
Courtney Love just revealed she nearly didn't make it past 2019.

John Oliver Goes Off on Trump's Airplane Swap Drama
Last Week Tonight opened with a sharp takedown of the former president's bizarre NATO summit exit.

Ronald Isley Keeps The Name — Family Trademark War Finally Over
Three years of legal static ends with Ronald holding the keys to a legendary legacy.

Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Star, Dead at 36
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of a fixture in TV and film.

Kurt Vile Shows Up to Co-Sign Fontaines D.C. at French Festival
The Philly indie legend joined the Irish post-punk crew for a song that owes him a debt.

Kristen Bell Brought the Ice to the Diamond With the Savannah Bananas
The Frozen star stepped out of the kingdom and into baseball's wildest circus.

Dave Marsh, the Critic Who Refused to Look Away, Has Passed
Rock criticism lost one of its sharpest minds and most uncompromising voices.
Paul Mescal & Co. Step Into The Beatles' Shoes for Sam Mendes Epic
Four actors just channeled the Fab Four for what might be the most ambitious music biopic ever attempted.

Karol G and Bruno Mars Link Up for 'Still' — Live Video Debut in L.A.
Two of pop's biggest pulled off a surprise collab moment that nobody saw coming.

Alex Cooper Cutting Ties With UTA After Heat Turns Up
The Call Her Daddy host is making moves to distance herself from her longtime agency.

Gunna's Got a Wild Fitness Goal in Mind
The Atlanta rapper is training for a workout partner who left the building in 2009.

Frankie Valli Ain't Going Nowhere Yet
The Four Seasons legend shuts down retirement rumors quick.

J. One2Seven Tore His Heart Out and Painted the Walls With It
the song he couldn't finish for four months — until the hook just showed up one night

Magic Johnson Tells Lakers Fans: Give LeBron His Respect on Christmas
The King comes home on the biggest stage of the year — and Magic's got a message for the Staples crowd.

Fresh Sounds This Week: Phoebe Bridgers, L'Rain, and the Rest Worth Your Time
New albums dropping that actually deserve the attention.

New Doc 'Too Much Music' Reclaims Kiki Gyan's Story From the Margins
A Ghanaian keyboardist's legacy was buried under silence—until a filmmaker decided to dig.

Earth, Wind & Fire's John Paris Fighting After Medical Emergency
The legendary drummer is in an induced coma; his family's asking the community to step up.

BAFTA Filmmaker's 'Forgotten Spaceman' Lands Heavy Hitters Ahead of Toronto Debut
Award-winning documentary short picks up major producers for the fall festival run.

Stephen A. Smith Gets Called Out by NABJ Over His Treatment of Black Women
The sports commentator faced serious heat in Atlanta for remarks that didn't sit right.

Selena Gomez Claps Back at Wondermind Fraud Suit
The pop star and her mom are fighting back against allegations of investor fraud at their mental health startup.

Raavi Float Back With 'Second Thoughts'—A Meditative Indie-Pop Moment
New York's Raavi trade restlessness for reflection on a gorgeous new single.

Sheryl Crow Steps Back Into the Arena With 'Freedom Bus'
The rock icon isn't playing it safe on her new project.

Netflix Claps Back at Tyra Banks Over ANTM Doc Lawsuit
Tyra's got a problem with how Netflix told her show's story — but Netflix says she invented the playbook.

Ari Back in London: The O2 Run Begins
Ariana Grande reminded the UK why she owns that stage.

Drag Race Keeps the Crown: MTV Renews RuPaul's Flagship and the Whole Franchise
The queen of reality TV just got the greenlight to keep serving looks for years to come.

Jury Locked In For Keefe D's Tupac Murder Trial
The courtroom is finally ready. Ten women and six men will decide if Keefe D is guilty in the 1996 killing that changed everything.

Travis Kelce Flexing New Hardware at Chiefs Preseason
The tight end brought more than his A-game to the field this week.

Hailee Steinfeld Back in the Game at D23
The actress cleaned up her postpartum look and stepped back into the spotlight.

Julia Jacklin Turns Sugar Ray's 'Every Morning' Into Something Real
The indie songwriter strips down a 90s radio staple and finds something honest in it.

Megan Gallagher's 'All Her Fault' Hits Different—And TikTok Knows It
Creator Megan Gallagher says the internet caught every subtle feminist move in her Peacock series about motherhood.

Frozen 3 Cast Teases New Tracks — Movie Dropping November 2027
Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad just gave fans a taste of what's coming.

Could 'Trainspotting' Even Get Made Today? Film Execs Face the Real Question
Christine Vachon and the UK film heads ask the hard truth: would the classics survive modern money gatekeeping?

Isley Brothers Trademark Battle Finally Over
The legal fight over The Isley Brothers name is done—here's what that means for the legacy.

Pop Smoke's Killer Caught Running Fentanyl Into Jail—With His Mom's Help
Deijae Jester, convicted of murdering Pop Smoke, just got four years added to his sentence for a fentanyl smuggling operation.

Spider-Man Still Winning: $65M Third Weekend Keeps Web-Slinger Dominant
The wall-crawler is far from finished at the box office.

Courtney Love Opens Up About 2019 Health Crisis, Taking a Step Back
The Hole frontwoman reveals she nearly lost her life a few years back—and she's logging off to regroup.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Takes Landlord to Court Over $17K/Month 'Luxury' Nightmare
Oscar winner alleges her expensive rental turned into a pest and plumbing disaster.

Feds Want Lil Durk's Witness List Locked Down Before Trial
Prosecutors are pushing to keep the names under wraps as murder cases heat up.

British Cinema Execs Say Gen Z Is Saving Theaters—But the UK Has a Comedy Problem
The BFI and Picturehouse leaders break down what's working at the box office and what's holding British indie film back.

California's Ticket Resale Price Cap Gets Killed in Committee
StubHub's $3.4M lobbying blitz pays off as California lawmakers shelve a bill that would've capped resale markup.

Pop Smoke Case: Teen Sentenced in Separate Fentanyl Bust
One of the juveniles connected to Pop Smoke's death faces prison time on drug charges.

Hong Sangsoo's Back With Another Kim Minhee Joint, and It's Hitting Different
The Korean auteur keeps mining the same emotional wells, but something's shifted in how he's doing it.

essiee Is Writing Love Letters to Vietnam in a Language That Isn't His Own
Iranian Canadian dude writing straight into Vietnamese — and it actually works

Sketch Artist Says Luigi Mangione Got Emotional in Court During Guilty Plea
The courtroom finally cracked him.

Disney's Live-Action 'Tangled' Is Coming in 2028
Rapunzel's getting the flesh-and-blood treatment, and we finally got a peek.

The Slap Keeps Living Rent-Free in Hollywood's Head
Years later, folks still got strong opinions about that Oscar moment.

Alex Cox's 'Dead Souls' Is Peak Self-Sabotage
The legendary punk filmmaker made another Western that proves he's determined to sink his own legacy.

Music Podcasts Are Starving for Content While Listeners Are Hungry
The gap between who wants music pods and what's actually out there is massive.

Jury Locked In for Tupac Murder Trial
After nearly three decades, the case is finally heading to court — and a jury of six men and ten women will decide what went down.

DIRECTV's MySports Pack Just Dropped a Deal Worth Checking Out
Sports fans can lock in a nearly 25% discount on DIRECTV's new MySports Genre Pack.

HBO Max Betting on Stuart's Multiverse Mess for Season 2
Kevin Sussman gets another shot to break the cosmos.

Kalshi's Prediction Market Hustle Hits Washington Walls
The betting startup thought it had a play in DC. Turns out the regulators weren't checking for it.

Megan Thee Stallion Goes Independent — With Interscope's Backing
The Hot Girl CEO just leveled up her empire.

Hulu Pulls the Plug on 'Deli Boys' After Season Two
Another comedy gets the ax. Hulu's shutting down the Asif Ali-led series.

Suno's Major Label Deal + Live Nation Takes on Fakes
AI music and counterfeit tickets both dominating the conversation this week.

Lil Durk's 'Pissed Me Off' Video Now Evidence in His Trial
The feds are bringing receipts—and a music video—to the courtroom.

Kristen Stewart Keeps It Real About Her Twilight Days
Nearly two decades later, the Oscar nominee isn't shy about how she showed up on set back then.

10-10 Doesn't Write Songs. He Writes Confessions.
poetry with a pulse — this one's for anyone scared to hit post

King Gizzard Goes Full Mad Scientist on 'Alien Metal'
The Australian psych legends just dropped their wildest electronic experiment yet.

Michael Sheen Signs Up for Welsh Sci-Fi 'Out There'—Director Made It Personal
Michael Sheen and filmmaker Simon Ryninks break down why this indie space caper hit different.

The Music Industry Keeps Getting Bigger—Here's What It Might Look Like in 2033
Analysts are already counting the money the music business will make a decade from now, and the numbers are wild.

Remy Ma's Messy Split Just Got Legal
Things between Remy and Papoose are turning into a courtroom situation.

San Sebastian Locks In Heavy Hitters for 2026 Golden Shell
Jesse Eisenberg, Fred Cavayé, and Amanda Kernell among six new films joining the festival's main competition.

Suno Studio 2.0 is here—MIDI support, AI chat, unlimited downloads
The AI music-making platform is doubling down on creator tools and claiming real artists are already using it to make hits.

Odeal Gives Credit to Common for His Writing Blueprint
The Chicago wordsmith explains how one of hip-hop's most thoughtful voices helped him find his own lane.

Carly Simon's Back and She's Got Receipts
After 18 years, the legend returns with what might be a very public message to an old flame.

Steakhouse Smoke: Beverly Hills Catches a Body at Dinner
Fine dining met flying fists when hands got thrown at a glitzy Bev Hills spot.

Music Biz Keeps Moving: Catalog Money Flows to MENA, Live Nation Eyes Prague
While the majors sleep, the real money's chasing new markets and live experiences.

AHS Is Back: Here's What We Know About Season 13
Ryan Murphy's horror machine is revving up again.

Tupac Estate Says Daz Dillinger Got $1M Worth of 'Pac Archive
Money and masters got ugly between the 2Pac camp and a Doggfather affiliate.

Penélope Cruz Making Her Oscar Move in Supporting Actress
Is this finally the year the veteran star breaks through in the Academy's toughest category?

Saregama Flipping the Script: Old-Head Label Becomes a Modern IP Machine
The legendary Indian music house is making more money off new releases than its golden-age catalog—and that changes everything.

Diddy Countersues Lil Rod, Says He Got Stolen Footage
The lawsuit keeps getting messier. Diddy's firing back with his own claims.

Camp Rock 3 Is Real and the Callbacks Are Everywhere
Over 15 years later, the Jonas Brothers brought Camp Rock back — and yes, there are Easter eggs for the real ones.

Lainey Wilson Taps Wrangler for a Rodeo-Soaked '70s Western Drop
Country queen leans into the fringe, the fits, and the whole retro ranch aesthetic.

Ted Lasso's Season 4 Premiere Breaks Apple TV's Viewership Record
The feel-good soccer comedy just became Apple's biggest debut weekend ever.
CD Baby Exec on Why Timing Matters More Than Gear
Sean Hallarman breaks down what artists actually need to know about tools and strategy in 2024.

The 'm.A.A.d City' Credit War: Who Really Made That Beat?
A producer is saying he got locked out of one of Kendrick's biggest tracks — and the money that came with it.

Christy Knowings, 'All That' Pioneer, Gone at 46
The Nickelodeon sketch legend and trailblazer has passed away.

Ticketmaster's New AI Play: Tickets Pop Up in Google's Gemini Search
Ticketmaster just integrated into Google's Gemini AI — meaning concert tickets could start showing up in your searches automatically.

Megan Thee Stallion Sits Down With Michelle Obama
The rap heavyweight brought her full self to Michelle Obama's podcast.

Memphis Morning Anchor Dominique Dillion Breaks Silence on Live Nap Fail
She fell asleep on live TV and the internet went wild—now she's finally talking about it.

Premios Juventud 2026 Lineup Drops: Latin Music's A-List Ready to Go
Quevedo, Nodal, and a stacked crew are heading to Miami this September.

Oldenburg Festival Gives Its Flowers to Stunt Legend Zoë Bell
The woman who took the hits so Hollywood could shine is finally getting her due.

IPNation Betting Big on Arabic Music Catalogs
The catalog gold rush is finally looking beyond the usual suspects.

Big U Holds It Down Inside—New Pics, New Updates
Fresh photos from prison show the hip-hop figure in good spirits as his circle speaks on his mental state.

Dylan Walsh Steps Back From Cameo After Leaking 'Heated Rivalry' Details
Actor caught slipping on a fan video platform — and the show's brass wasn't happy about it.

Suno Locks in BMG Deal as AI Music Wars Heat Up
The AI music generator just landed another major label endorsement—and the industry's taking sides.

The 2016 XXL Freshman Class Changed the Game — Here's How
That cover didn't just capture a moment. It defined an entire era of hip-hop.

Nicole Kidman Opens Up: How Two Divorces Stack Up
The actress compares what it took to move on from two very different marriages.

RÜFÜS DU SOL Taking Extended Break After World Tour
The electronic trio is stepping back to recharge after hitting the road hard.

Lilly Wachowski Can't Get Hollywood to Fund Her Trans-Led Film—and That's the Real Problem
The Matrix director is hitting a wall trying to finance a project centered on trans talent.

Spotify's Coming for Fake AI Artists—Here's What That Means
Spotify is about to start tagging AI personas, and artists better come clean or get caught slipping.

Cardi B Ain't Dropping Nothin' — She's Taking the Summer Off
The Bronx rapper made it crystal clear: complaining won't speed up the music.

New Bhagat Singh Series Coming to Historyverse
Collective Studios is building out a prestige drama on one of India's most legendary freedom fighters.

Québec Study Shows Streaming Growth Hitting a Wall
The stream count itself is slowing down—and that's a warning sign nobody was really talking about.

Thug Marks Loss With Fresh Ink
Young Thug pays permanent tribute to fallen collaborator Young Scooter

Lance Bass Is Locked In on Fatherhood—And It Shows
The *NSYNC vet opened up about raising twins and why he's never been more present.

TWS Takes Japan's Top Spot With 'Soda Soda' as Aimyon Makes a Comeback
The Japanese charts are heating up with a K-pop group and a veteran artist making major moves this week.

Julian Fellowes Built His HBO Drama Around a Dream of America That Never Really Existed
The Gilded Age creator romanticizes American reinvention on screen while quietly lamenting what the country has become.

Tencent Music Grows Revenue While the Game Shifts
China's streaming giant posts 11% growth, but the story's bigger than subscriber counts now.

Diddy Flips Script: Says Lil Rod Shook Him Down Before $30M Lawsuit
Now it's Diddy making moves in court, claiming his former producer demanded money to handle his own legal problems.

Paranormal Activity Is Actually Hitting on Broadway—And People Are Losing It
A haunted-house stage show is turning into an unexpected Broadway moment, one profanity-laced scream at a time.

Arabic Music Getting Its Own IP Investment Play
Anghami co-founder Eddy Maroun is building a platform to unlock serious money in Arabic music catalogs.

Keefe D's Tupac Book Becomes Evidence in Murder Trial
The streets finally getting a courtroom moment with Keefe D's own words.

Rumer Willis Takes the Nashville Leap
Bruce Willis's daughter is making a major move—and it's hitting her different.

Jonas Brothers Going Down Under for Historic NFL Australia Game
The bros are heading to Melbourne to perform the halftime show at the first-ever regular season NFL game played in Australia.

Alex Cooper's Unwell Podcast Empire Gets $500M Valuation, First Outside Money
Call Her Daddy keeps printing — and now Wall Street is taking notice.

UMG Puts 30% Into Excel Entertainment — India's Hit Factory
Universal Music Group just grabbed a stake in one of Bollywood's biggest production engines

70-Year-Old Photographer Catches Case at Cardi B Video Shoot
When security says move, you move — one Brooklyn elder learned that the hard way.

Shirley Cruz Lands Lead in 'The She-Devil,' a Trans Coming-of-Age Feature
The breakthrough performer from Berlin is stepping into another major role.

JYP's Numbers Take a Hit as Stray Kids Tour Gap Bites
K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment is feeling the weight of timing and momentum shifts.

Biggie's Former Manager Wins Catalog Battle Against Faith Evans
The Notorious B.I.G.'s music rights just got a whole lot messier.

Rod Stewart Pumps the Brakes: Legend Cancels Tour to Recover from Heart Procedure
The Faces legend is stepping back from the road to handle his health.

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fest Drops Schedule — No Conflicts, All Women
Rodrigo's headlining an all-women festival with a schedule that actually lets you see who you want.

Paramount's David Ellison Flip-Flop: Hollywood Losing Its Shine?
The studio boss just had a total change of heart about California.

Trapital's 2026 Summit Pulling Big Execs From the Industry Machine
When the money men start showing up, you know the conversation matters.

Vic Mensa's New Podcast Brings Chance The Rapper Into the Mix
Vic Mensa is launching a podcast that doubles down on conversation and culture.

WGA Throws Down on Ellison's California Exit Threat
David Ellison's leverage play against California just backfired with the writers.

Australia's Building a New Road for Grassroots Artists to Tour
The indie circuit just got a upgrade Down Under.

Nipsey's Iconic Lowrider From 'Higher' Video Hitting the Auction Block
The whip from one of the West Coast legend's most memorable visuals is going on sale.

Nick Dubrow Might Be Sliding Into Reality TV
The Dubrow kid's got something brewing in the reality TV space.

Demi Lovato's Back-to-Back 5x Platinum Flex
Two of Demi's biggest bangers just hit that 5x platinum milestone—and she's heading back to where it all started.

St. Lucia Is the New Hollywood Hotspot—Here's Where the Industry's Going
Caribbean vibes replacing Malibu: Here's why St. Lucia became the place to be.

Spotify Rolling Out 'AI Persona' Badge to Flag Robot Musicians
The platform is finally getting serious about separating the real from the algorithmic.

Charleston White Out on Bond After Texas Weapon Arrest
The controversial personality faced charges in Collin County and is now back on the streets.

The Internet's Favorite Bald Eagle Is Gone
Jackie the eagle transcended the nature doc to become a global icon—and her passing hit different.

Exceleration Music Locks In Distribution Deal With Reach Records
Christian hip-hop is getting a serious logistics upgrade.

DaBaby Cashing Out: North Carolina Mansion Hits the Market
The Rockstar rapper is ready to flip his luxury estate for nearly $7 million.

Taylor Swift Makes History as Youngest Songwriter in Nashville Hall of Fame
Swift just became the youngest ever inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Laufey Still Shook About One Stage Fear—And It's Real
The Iceland virtuoso opened up about the one thing that keeps her anxious even as her career soars.

Florida Cop Who Stalked Actress Via Police Cameras Walks Free
A former cop used law enforcement surveillance tech to track a woman he met on set — and just dodged jail time.

Raye Played the Long Game—and It Worked
How a half-year wait between single and album became the blueprint for building real buzz.

Nipsey's Iconic Baby Blue Lowrider Heading to Auction Block
That whip from the "Higher" video is about to fetch serious money.

New British Film 'The State of Us' Explores Male Friendship Against Modern Toxicity
Two filmmakers dig into what real brotherhood looks like when the manosphere is screaming louder than ever.

Jon Glass Steps Into Top Legal Role at Merlin
Independent label collective Merlin taps Glass to run its legal and business affairs.

Monica Bellucci Steps Into the Weird With 'Ketticè'
The legendary actress just did something she's never done before—and it involved pajamas, a knife, and slippers.

aespa's Karina Steps Into Converse: Two Kicks, One Major Move
The K-pop star just locked in her first deal with the sneaker giant.

Stack Your Streaming Without Breaking the Bank: Best Student Deals Right Now
Back-to-school season means free money on the table if you know where to look.

German Court Tells Suno: You Can't Just Train AI on Our Music
Europe's hitting back at AI companies copying songs without permission.

Kodak Black Arrest Footage Hits The Net
Video surfaces of Kodak turning himself in to Broward County cops this spring.

Boxing Legend Chris John Steps Into Animation With Indonesian Folklore Series
A Southeast Asian boxing icon is trading the ring for animated storytelling.

Zuckerberg Says AI Won't Kill Jobs (And Yeah, We Raised an Eyebrow Too)
Meta's boss is talking about 'personal superintelligence' — and promising it won't leave us all broke.

Erin Foster & Katharine McPhee's Family Moment Got Real
The Foster family is showing up for each other in the best way.
Charli xcx Brought the Energy to Outside Lands 2026
Charli xcx headlined the 2026 Outside Lands festival with Jade and PinkPantheress holding it down backstage.

Chris Carter's Got the X-Files Cut He Always Wanted—Finally
Two decades later, the creator is dropping the director's version of that 2008 movie.

Timing Your Drop: Why Release Date Strategy Actually Matters
Dropping your music on a random Tuesday might be costing you real streams.

Will Packer: Stop Asking Hollywood for Permission
The hit producer breaks down why waiting for the gatekeepers is a waste of time.

Lê Bảo's 'Hearing' Trades Noise for What Really Matters
Vietnamese director goes deep on family silence and the slow work of actually talking to each other.

UnitedMasters Bulks Up Leadership Roster with Four Key Hires
The independent artist platform is making moves to sharpen its commercial game.

Tupac Murder Trial Finally Starts—What We're About to Hear
Nearly 30 years later, jury selection kicks off in the case that's haunted hip-hop since 1994.

Travis Barker Reflects on His Daughter's Words Before the Plane Crash
Nearly 20 years later, the Blink-182 drummer is opening up about the moments that still hit different.

Taylor Swift's Team Shuts Down Trump Campaign's TikTok Audio
Swift isn't letting the campaign keep using her music without permission.

TIFF Puts Money Behind New Slate: Palmer, Mehta, Tremblay, Irons Projects in the Mix
Toronto International Film Festival is backing a fresh batch of ambitious work — here's who's involved.

BrooklynVegan, Alt Press, and More Get Hit With Major Layoffs
The music publishing graveyard just got bigger.

Fontaines D.C. Break Silence with Two Fresh Joints at Spain Comeback
The Dublin post-punk crew preview new material after going dark.

African Cinema Shines at Locarno: Two Debut Features Take Home Top Prizes
A Ugandan magic realist fable and a Somali social drama prove the strength of African storytelling on the festival circuit.

DSW's Shot at Sony Gets Blocked in Court
The shoe retailer's preemptive legal move against Sony Music just got cut short.

Austin Tenant's Luxury Apartment Turned Into a Nightmare—And She Can't Even Leave
What happens when a work-from-home tenant moves into a 'luxury' complex and discovers it's basically uninhabitable?

Timothée & Kylie Went All In — And Nobody Saw It Coming
Two of the biggest names in entertainment decided to stop playing it cool and actually commit to the bit.

Beabadoobee Brought the New Heat to Red Rocks
She tested out material from her collab-heavy album *Pylon* in front of a live crowd.

House of the Dragon Star Takes the L With Grace After Season 3 Exit
Sometimes making it to three seasons is a win, even when your character doesn't.

Jay-Z's Year of Taking L's
Hov walked into 2024 and somehow managed to upset damn near everybody.

Usher Addresses the Clone Talk After Jersey Show With Chris Brown
Internet conspiracy theories hit different when you're actually the one having to respond.

House of the Dragon Just Killed Off Its Conscience, and Phia Saban's Got Thoughts
The show's most innocent character went out dark—and the actress breaks down what it means.

Bob Vylan Wins Fight Against Germany Travel Ban
The UK punk duo gets cleared to travel after German police tried to block them over a Glastonbury set.

T.I. Stacking Plaques on the Way Out
The Atlanta veteran just picked up another certification milestone as he inches toward stepping back from the booth.

Real Housewives Trip Already Imploding: Vicki & Teresa Go at It
So much for a peaceful getaway—the UGT premiere didn't waste time getting messy.

Charli XCX Crashes the Strokes at Outside Lands
The Strokes brought out a surprise that had the crowd buzzing.

Art Carney's 'Honeymooners' Emmy Still Hits Different
Jackie Gleason's the name everybody knows, but Art Carney walked away with the actual hardware.

The Catalog Gold Rush Is Getting Crowded—What's Next?
Investors are waking up to the fact that not every old record is a ticket to the bank.

Whitney Houston Gets the Barbie Treatment
The Queen of the Night is immortalized as a collector's doll.

Universal and Sony Take Musi to Court Over YouTube Loophole Hustle
The majors aren't letting this one slide anymore.

Durk Says Feds Playing Dirty in the Court of Public Opinion
Lil Durk's camp accuses prosecutors of a double standard in the media battle.

Benson Boone Halts Sacramento Show—Voice Gave Out
The Wanted Man Tour hits a speed bump when vocal strain forces a postponement.

Billy Strings Takes One to the Dome, Comes Back With a Helmet
Folk-bluegrass hero gets clocked mid-set, responds the only way a real one can.

James Gray on Why Actors Run the Show (and Why Movie Talkers Deserve a Death Sentence)
The legendary director explains what actors really control on set—and his thoughts on theater etiquette.

Musi Gets Sued Into Oblivion by IFPI, Sony & UMG
The streaming app that said 'licenses? nah' is finally facing the music industry's legal hammer.

Joe Jonas Got Real About That Album Flop
When your solo project doesn't land, sometimes you gotta talk to somebody.

Naseeruddin Shah & Gurvinder Singh Channel Real Tragedy Into 'Rehmat'
A Locarno competition film born from genuine grief—and why some stories demand to be told.

The Grammys' AI Music Problem Ain't Going Away
Harvey Mason Jr. keeps pushing the same AI talking points—and the Recording Academy's got real questions to answer.

Red Lobster Worker Calls Out Customer's Mid-Order Phone Etiquette
Taking a call while ordering? That's not the move, apparently.

Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Settle Legal Beef
The It Ends With Us drama is officially behind them—both sides moving forward.

Martha Reeves Wants Another Shot After National Anthem Stumble
The Motown legend isn't taking the L on that viral performance—she's pointing fingers.

Callum Turner Tells Curious Fans to Just Watch 'One Night Only' and Trust the Premise
The rom-com's wild rulebook has people asking questions, and the star has a simple answer.

Suno Drops a Manifesto—But Will the Industry Buy It?
AI music company Suno just published a set of principles claiming to support artists. Here's what that actually means.

aespa Brings the Full Universe to Life on SYNK Tour
K-pop's biggest girl group turned their Seoul opener into a masterclass in spectacle and storytelling.

Gina Prince-Bythewood Breaks Down 'Children of Blood and Bone' — A Fantasy Epic That Almost Never Gets Made
The visionary director sat down to reveal what it takes to bring Tomi Adeyemi's Afrofuturist world to the screen.

What's Really Behind a Viral Sync Win — Manager Breaks It Down
It's not just luck. Here's how The Beaches got their moment.

Friend Speaks Out on D4VD's Shift Before Arrest
People close to D4VD are talking, and the story keeps getting darker.

Reese Witherspoon's Dad Recovering After Nashville Fall
The Legally Blonde star gave fans an update on her father's health after a rough spill.

Gary Jay Paints With Time Now
blue collar poet turned artist who decorates time instead of walls — this one's honest

Liim Taps AJRadico for New Album Opener, Harlem Sound Shifting
Rising Harlem rapper Liim brings in AJRadico for the intro to his upcoming project.

Kylie Jenner Turns Up Early for the Birthday Run
The billionaire mogul got the party started before the actual date rolls around.

Kickstarter Puts $1M Behind Independent Music Creators
The crowdfunding platform is putting real money where its mouth is.

Beats Earbuds Drop to $69 — Back to School Moves Getting Real
Beats just made their earbuds way more accessible for the students and everyday listeners.

Katie Maloney Had Zero Plans for TV Until Stassi Called
The 'Vanderpump Rules' vet talks stepping back into reality TV—and what made her change her mind.

How One Nashville Artist Built a Million-Listener Empire Without Label Backing
Jared Benjamin proves you don't need a major deal to move the needle.

Diddy's Legal Wall Just Got Thinner
A judge just rejected Diddy's bid to shut down a gender-violence lawsuit from a male accuser—case stays alive.

Morrissey Pulls the Plug on Vegas Residency Days Before Opening Night
The Smiths legend canceled his Wynn residency last minute, leaving fans and promoters scrambling.

Tyga Went Full AI on $tarface and Straight Up Said He Don't Care
The Compton rapper defended his new album's use of artificial intelligence, comparing it to how folks freaked out over Auto-Tune decades ago.

Elvin Brandhi Scored 'At Night' — Not Brian Eno, Though We Get Why You'd Wonder
Experimental musician Elvin Brandhi stepped into film scoring for the first time with Beatrice Gibson's Locarno premiere.

Five Moves Every Independent Artist Should Clock Right Now
Luminate just dropped their midyear report and it's telling us exactly where the industry's headed.

Vera Blue Flips 'Creep' on Like A Version
Australian artist takes a swing at one of the '90s most covered songs.

Srijit Mukherji Turns the Lens on a Cinema Legend's Masterpiece
An award-winning filmmaker is making a film about making one of Indian cinema's greatest films ever.

SM Entertainment Banking Serious Money on Live Shows and Merch
K-pop's biggest machine just proved the touring and merchandise hustle is the real money play.

Dame Dash Ain't Here for It: Calls Out The Breakfast Club
Roc-A-Fella co-founder goes public with his frustrations over the radio show's coverage.

Speed Turned 32 and We're All Getting Old
Three decades later and Keanu Reeves still won't age, but the rest of the cast definitely has.

K-Pop Merch Hits Different: The Derpy Pillow That's Actually Genius
Someone made a weighted pillow that feels like a hug from your favorite K-pop character, and it's lowkey brilliant.

Gabby Windey Serving in Hot Pink Chanel
The former Bachelorette turned up the confidence in designer swim gear.

Spotify's New AI Chatbot Wants to Be Your Music Concierge
Spotify is putting an AI chatbot in the mix—and it could change how fans discover and talk about music.

Dame Dash's Life Story On the Block for $37K
A trustee is trying to sell Damon Dash's life rights — and the comparison being made is wild.

Dwayne Johnson Stays Zen About 'Moana' Box Office Letdown
The Rock isn't sweating the mixed critical reception and softer-than-expected numbers.

How Feel The Club Built Ecuador Into A Real Concert Destination
Juan Carlos Dominguez turned a regional promoter into Latin America's stadium tour engine.

Megan Thee Stallion Headed to Trial Over Photographer Wage Dispute
The Houston rapper's legal battles keep stacking up.

Stanley Tucci Taking His Food Passport to the UK — Italy Stays His Ride or Die
The Emmy-nominated chef is switching continents, but don't worry — he's not breaking up with Italy.

Neil Young & Chrome Hearts Are Back With the Follow-Up
The legend and the fashion house reunite for another album this fall.

Keen Ruffalo Carving His Own Lane — Not Following Dad's Blueprint
The next generation's doing it different.

Independent Heat: July's Best Artist Drops Worth Your Time
CD Baby's monthly rundown highlights the indie moves that actually matter.

Megan Thee Stallion's Car Incident Case Heading to Trial
A judge ruled the cameraman's lawsuit against Meg will go before a jury.

Raising Kanan Signs Off: How Sascha Penn Completed Kanan's Origin Story
The '90s crime prequel closes the book on one of Power's most complex characters.

Suno's Making Vinyl Moves While Spotify Plays Merlin Games
AI music and indie distribution just got a lot more interesting this week.

Reese Weil & Nef The Pharaoh Put a Price on Peace
Two West Coast voices remind you that some relationships cost more than they're worth.

John Goodman's 200-Pound Glow-Up Is Real
The Big Lebowski legend just showed up looking completely different, and people are noticing.

Angélique Kidjo Making History on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Beninese legend becomes the first African musician to get a star on Hollywood Boulevard.

Jacksonville Honors Bigga Rankin With City Key—Posthumous Recognition for a Real One
The city of Jacksonville is paying respect to a DJ who shaped the culture long after he's gone.

Kim's New Era: Lewis Hamilton Posts Got the Internet Reading Her Energy
The internet's convinced Kim Kardashian is in her peaceful era, and Lewis Hamilton just gave everyone the receipts.

Jason Clarke Locked In for Will Smith's 'Supermax' Action Flick
Another major name just signed on to the Amazon MGM thriller — here's who's building out the cast.

Tracy Spiridakos Building Her Own Crew for New Show
The Chicago P.D. star's getting pitches from her castmates for her fresh crime drama.

Jake T. Austin Left Out of 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Reboot
The original wizard is sitting this one out—and he's not happy about it.

Behind the Scenes of Obama’s Acting Cameo in ‘Life, Larry’: Blaming Larry David for His Tan Suit Debacle, Improvising Lines and Ranting About Ketchup
In his HBO sketch series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Larry David travels throughout history, inserting

Bella Ramsey Just Served Red Carpet Chaos in the Best Way
The Game of Thrones vet is officially done playing it safe with fashion.

Fenix Flexin Clears the Air on 'Rubberz' and the AI Question
The rapper pushes back on claims he denied using artificial intelligence on his chart-climbing track.

Keyshia Cole & Skrilla Studio Moment Got Twitter Asking Questions
A new video of Keyshia Cole and Skrilla in the lab together has fans reading between the lines.

Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Steps Back for Mental Health
One of Katseye's members is taking time away to focus on herself.

Savannah & Hoda Link Up While Today Show Takes a Break
The morning show anchors remind us why their chemistry was the real thing.

Carole & Luann Got Beef Again—RHONY Reunion Energy Never Dies
Two OG Housewives are back at it, and Luann's return to the show just reignited everything.

Jimmy Kimmel on Surviving His Wildest Year Yet
The late-night king reflects on a chaotic stretch—and the unexpected kindness that kept him grounded.

Variety Brought Out Young Hollywood's Freshest—And the Vibes Were Immaculate
Tate McRae, Sombr, Malachi Barton, and the next wave of talent hit the Four Seasons for Variety's annual youth power move.

Justice Smith & Charlie Gillespie Lock In for Heated Rivalry Season 2
The cottage is getting crowded—two fresh faces just joined the drama.

Claressa Shields Ain't Got Time For It: Blocks Crime Mob's Diamond Over DMs
Olympic boxer Claressa Shields is moving different on the 'gram — and Diamond from Crime Mob just found out the hard way.

WarnerMount Moving Fast; Spider-Man Cleaning Up Globally; Festival Puts AI on Blast
Even in the slow season, the studio mega-deal is pushing forward—and your friendly neighborhood wall-crawler is printing money worldwide.

Demi Moore Just Showed Us What a Classic Button-Down Should Actually Look Like
The OG knows how to refresh a wardrobe staple.

Earth Wind & Fire Forced to Postpone San Francisco Show Over Health Emergency
The funk legends had to cancel their Thursday night performance—one band member went down hard.

Sarajevo Honors Béla Tarr With Tribute to His Film School Legacy
The Bosnian festival celebrates the late Hungarian master who shaped a generation of filmmakers.

Take-Two Cashes $1.4B as GTA 6 Preorders Open the Floodgates
Grand Theft Auto 6 hype is already moving the needle for the gaming giant.

Rob Lowe Says St. Elmo's Fire Sequel Could Actually Mean Something
The '80s icon thinks a comeback movie has more layers than people think.

SZA's Stepping Into CoComelon: The Movie
The R&B star is lending her voice to the animated universe's big-screen debut.

Kentucky Family Demands Answers in Death of 29-Year-Old Woman Found in Mississippi
A family is fighting for the truth after a tragic discovery in the South.

Lil Durk Hit With Fourth Indictment as Trial Looms
The Chicago rapper's legal troubles just got heavier weeks before he faces the courtroom.

Teen Facing Murder Charge After Doorbell Footage Captures Stabbing
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a 78-year-old man, with surveillance video playing a key role in the case.

Joan Jett Stepping Back From Tour to Heal Up
The rock legend is taking time to recover from back surgery.

Universal Studios Measles Alert: Check Your Shots
A measles case at Universal Studios Hollywood has health officials sounding the alarm.

T-Mobile Just Put the Galaxy Z Fold8 in Customers' Hands for Free
The foldable that's been everywhere is now yours—if you're on T-Mobile.

Melissa Rauch Shows Up Giant in 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe'
The Big Bang Theory star just went full 60-foot witch mode in HBO Max's new series.

Tee Grizzley Gets His Record Wiped Clean
Detroit rapper marks a major comeback milestone as every felony conviction disappears from his record.

Diddy's Legal Bill Is Getting Astronomical
Reports say Puff dropped up to $8 million to fight the feds—and it might not be over.

Texas Couple Suing Popeyes for $1.5M Over Foreign Object in Chicken
This is exactly the kind of fast-food nightmare nobody wants to experience.

Sam Neill's Final Role: Zelda Live-Action Film
The late actor's last project is Nintendo's long-awaited live-action Legend of Zelda movie.

The 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Formula Got TikTok Convinced It's a Game-Changer
A simple bedtime countdown is going viral — and sleep-deprived scrollers can't stop talking about it.

Tom Holland & Zendaya Locked In: Wedding Bands Spotted in London
The Spider-Man co-stars are officially married, and they're not hiding it.

Kristen Stewart & Dylan Meyer's Decade-Long Dream Finally Drops
A stoner comedy that took 10+ years to make just became the project that brought a power couple together on screen.

Adam Sandler's Grown Ups Crew Getting Back Together for Round 3
Netflix is assembling the whole gang again—and yes, that includes Chris Rock.

Lauryn Hill Moving Different: Diaspora Festival + Fugees Reunion
Lauryn Hill isn't just performing—she's building something bigger in London before the Fugees get back together.

Pooh Shiesty Moving Albums From the Pen
Memphis trapper keeps the machine running while locked up.

O'Shea Jackson Jr. Wasn't Having It
The actor didn't let a random commenter slide when they came at him over his daughter.

Versant's Post-Breakup Reality Check: Revenue Down, But Signs of Life
Fresh off its Comcast split, the media company is facing the usual growing pains—but there's reason to think it won't stay down.

Carson Daly Staying Put on 'The Voice'—Despite What Twitter's Been Saying
The OG host shut down the exit rumors real quick.

Paul Pierce's Private Messages With Ex Over Their Newborn Hit Court Docs
The Truth Teller's custody battle gets messier as alleged texts surface.

Isabella Rossellini's Got a New Pet Project (Literally)
The legendary filmmaker and actor is building something around animals—and yes, she's got stories about Lynch and her father.

James Gray Ain't Buying the AI Hype—and He's Just Getting Started
Three decades in, the veteran director says artificial intelligence is a dead end and his best work is still ahead.

Kurupt Puts Respect on Em's Name: Eminem Funded His Rehab
The Tha Dogg Pound OG just revealed who had his back when he needed it most.

Sidney Starr Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Serious allegations against the entertainer following arrest at a hotel.

Bella Thorne Opens Up About Friction With Zendaya During Shake It Up Days
The Disney stars were played against each other, and it left real damage.

Drew Calls Out Haley: 'You Used Me as a Pawn' on Big Brother 28
When you find out you're expendable on Big Brother, sometimes you gotta say it to their face.

Nolan Wells' Crew Brings In Trump's Lawyer to Handle the Heat
Friends of the late artist are lawyering up against online accusations.

Ryan Murphy Adapts Bret Easton Ellis' 'The Shards' Into Prestige Dark Drama
Murphy's bringing the controversial memoir to FX with a multi-season vision and serious casting ambitions.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Moving Forward After Judge Kills Consumer Lawsuit
A federal judge just shut down subscribers trying to block the $111 billion deal.

Kyle Richards Finally Calls Out Her Worst Move After 15 Seasons of RHOBH
The last OG standing is getting real about what she'd take back.

Ye Flexes the Yeezy 800—New Kicks in the Lab
Kanye's back with fresh footwear. Here's what we're seeing.

Diddy's Release Date Shifted Again — What's Going On
The Fed keeps moving the goalpost on when Diddy walks free.

Carson Daly Steps Aside for 'The Voice: Celebrity' — And He's Got a Point
The Voice OG just explained why Keke Palmer got the spinoff gig instead of him, and it actually makes sense.

Andy Cohen's Man Stays Unbothered: Zero Housewives Episodes, Zero Regrets
The Bravo boss revealed his boyfriend has never watched a single frame of Real Housewives—and he's cool with that.

Love & Hip Hop's Sidney Starr Arrested on Child Molestation Charge
The reality TV personality is facing serious allegations after a police encounter in Georgia.

Perez Hilton's TikTok Gets Banned After Alarming Livestream
The gossip blogger is hospitalized after a disturbing on-stream incident.

Peyton List Heads Into the Dark with 'Exit to the Guillotine'
A psychological thriller about an actress trapped in a decommissioned prison just wrapped—and it sounds properly unsettling.

Shawn Mendes & Bruna Marquezine Are Official
After weeks of whispers, Shawn Mendes just confirmed he's dating Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine.

Young Thug Ready to Bring Quavo Into the YSL Family
The Slime Season exec is thinking bigger—and he's got his eyes on a Migos heavyweight.

Baltimore Man Faces Murder Charge After Harbor Confrontation Turns Fatal
A fight near the water's edge ended in tragedy—and now a second-degree murder charge.

Disney's New CEO Posts Strong Numbers on Toy Story 5 Wave and Theme Park Heat
Josh D'Amaro's first full quarter as Disney's top dog shows the House of Mouse still knows how to print money.

Rihanna Brought the Whole Thing to Barbados Carnival
RiRi showed up and showed out at her hometown's biggest party.

Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Concerning Livestream Incident
Miami authorities respond to celebrity blogger's home after reports of live self-harm on social media.

New Thriller 'I Is Another' Flips the Script on Power, Ego, and Who Gets to Tell the Truth
A film about a masseur to a Nazi dictator becomes a study in how close proximity to evil can distort a man's whole reality.

Prateek Kuhad Steps Into Acting with 'Drowning'
The indie darling is trading the studio for the screen.

Perez Hilton Hospitalized Following Mental Health Crisis
The controversial blogger is getting help after a serious incident at his Miami home.

Cartel Bo Case Takes a Turn as Accuser Recants Allegations
Major development in the Cartel Bo kidnapping and assault case—the alleged victim is walking back their original story.

Kid Has No Memory of Going Viral After Lifeguard Pulled Him From California Waves
The 10-year-old at the center of a viral rescue video doesn't even remember it happened.

Historic L.A. Theater Breaks 35-Year Drought With Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
The Alex Theatre is keeping Nolan's epic going—and it's the highest-grossing 70mm venue for the film.

Perez Hilton's Miami Livestream Triggers Cops; Reps Say They're Looking Into It
The gossip blogger's online stream got alarming enough to bring police to the scene.

Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Disturbing Livestream, Police Called to Miami Home
Gossip blogger's livestream had fans alarmed enough to call the cops.

Gleb Savchenko Unbothered After Maura Higgins Publicly Passed on Him
Sometimes the chemistry just ain't there, and both sides know it.

Drake Can't Stay Away—Already Cooking Up New Waves
The 6ix doesn't rest, and neither does Drizzy.

A$AP Rocky Cuts Off Logo Designer Over Instagram Snitch Move
Rocky ain't having designers airing out private business for the clout.

Malcolm McDowell & James Paxton's Western Comedy 'Last Train to Fortune' Hitting Theaters This Fall
A new western comedy is rolling into theaters with some serious star power on board.

Stassi & Beau Aren't Holding Back for Season 2
The producers behind 'House of Stassi' say the couple is ready to get even more real next time around.

Reality Star Shamar McCoy Booked on Battery Charge
Love Island alum facing legal trouble after alleged November incident.

Broadway's Last Dance: Cats and Ragtime Going Out With Money
Two major musical revivals are hitting their peak box office weeks right before the curtain falls for good.

Heavy Hitters Line Up for Variety's Entertainment & Tech Summit
Bill Hader, James Wan, Nick Kroll and execs are bringing the talk to LA this September.

Kelly Osbourne Speaks Up After Sid Wilson Drama
Kelly Osbourne posted a pointed message amid reports of Sid Wilson's Slipknot exit—and it sounds like trouble in paradise.

Suge Knight About To Take the Stand in Tupac Murder Trial
Nearly 30 years later, the man closest to the moment Tupac died is being called to testify.

The Diamond Standard: Which Hip-Hop Tracks Actually Made It
Only a handful of rap songs have hit that 10-million-unit milestone. Here's who's on the list.

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Go Big for Riot's Third Birthday
The power couple threw their youngest son a Spider-Man bash fit for royalty.

Korean Studio Remakes 'The Intern' With Choi Min-sik & Han So-hee
Warner Bros Korea is bringing the workplace comedy to Seoul this fall with two heavyweight actors.

Chicago Fire Shaking Up the Crew for Season 15
The One Chicago franchise is doing what it does best — shuffling the deck.

Spotify Just Hit 300 Million Paid Subscribers—Here's What That Means
The streaming giant reached a major milestone, and they're already planning their next move.

Spider-Man Just Shattered the Middle East Box Office — Here's What That Means
A web-slinging record that nobody saw coming.

The Diamond Standard: Who Really Made It in Hip-Hop
Only a handful of rappers have hit that 10-million-copy milestone. Here's who actually went diamond.

Sidney Starr Arrested on Serious Child Abuse Charges
Transgender model Sidney Starr is in custody facing felony allegations involving a minor.

Ariana Grande Sets the Record Straight on Her Break: 'This Wasn't No Reaction'
Ari addressed the rumors head-on during her Chicago show, making it clear her upcoming time off was planned, not a panic move.

Ariana Grande Stepping Back as Mom Joan Sends Public Support
The pop star is taking time away from the spotlight while her mother shows up in a moment of scrutiny.

Ari Setting the Record Straight: Her Break Was the Plan All Along
Ariana Grande shut down the noise and told fans her hiatus was locked in way before the internet started talking.

Ariana Grande Stepping Back After Tour—And She's Already Got Her Mind Right
The pop star is ready to disappear for a minute, and she wants you to know it's calculated, not a breakdown.

Mary Rivera, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Actress, Dead at 82
The Philippines-born actor who appeared in Marvel's biggest film has passed away.

From Spider-Verse to Real Life: Zendaya & Tom Holland's Love Story
Hollywood's favorite web-slinging couple finally went public, and the internet lost it.

EritikWoW Isn't Trying to Fill the Background — He's Trying to Leave a Mark
dark pop meets Ukrainian lyricism — and this one actually means it

A$AP Rocky Ready to Throw Hands With Drake, No Gloves
The Harlem rapper just made it real in the most literal way possible.

Ari Taking a Breather: What's Next After Eternal Sunshine
Ariana Grande's stepping back from the spotlight once her tour wraps.

Comedy's at a Crossroads: Stand-Up's Hot, TV's Golden, But Movies Can't Find Their Footing
Stand-up comedians are eating right now—but the industry's split three ways, and not everyone's winning.

Kamri Peterson Gets the Call: How She Found Out She Was Dancing With the Stars
An 18-year-old dancer just got the biggest news of her career—and it came through while she was alone in a hotel room.

Sidney Starr Faces Child Sex Allegations; Mom Speaks Out in Support
Reality TV star Sidney Starr arrested on child molestation charges—her mother says the allegations don't match who she knows.

Marta Kauffman's New Improv Comedy 'DINKS' Landing on Prime Video
The 'Friends' creator is bringing a multi-cam improvised series to Amazon with June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer leading the charge.

David Z, Minneapolis Sound Architect and Prince's Early Sonic Blueprint, Has Died
The producer who shaped Prince's vision from day one and helped build a whole city's legacy is gone.

MGK's Baby Blade Finally Steps Out
Machine Gun Kelly's toddler daughter with Megan Fox just made a rare public move.

Phil Collins Opens Up on Near-Death Moment: 'People Were Coming to Say Goodbye'
The legendary drummer got real about hitting rock bottom earlier this year.

Newlywed's Airport Wake-Up Call: The Passport Game You Can't Sleep On
A Phoenix couple learned the hard way that a fresh marriage license doesn't get you on the plane.

Tyla Pushes Back on Yung Miami's 'Chanel' Theft Claims
The South African singer denies biting Yung Miami's unreleased track—and Twitter's split on who to believe.

BBC Getting Cold Feet on Trump Jokes, Says 'Have I Got News For You' Producer
A $10 billion lawsuit is making the British broadcaster nervous about its comedy.

Jen Hamilton Shuts Down the Bachelorette Rumors (And It's Funny)
Influencer Jen Hamilton just went viral killing the speculation that she's next up for ABC's dating show.

Netflix's 'Toxic Love Story' Gets Real: Michelle Writes Powerful Letter Before Ex's Sentencing
When the cameras stop rolling, the real reckoning begins.

Nolan Gets Real: Director Talks Critics, Faith, and Legacy in Viral China Interview
Christopher Nolan wasn't doing the usual studio playbook when he sat down with a Chinese podcaster—he went deep.

Peaky Blinders Put the West Midlands on the Map as Official U.K. Production Hub
The gritty British crime drama just helped its home region score major institutional backing.

Shreveport Finally Checks The Showboys — While 50 Cent's Right Hand Keeps Building
A Louisiana city honors the beat that changed everything, and there's a quiet signal about what's next for G-Unit.

T.I. and Tiny Recommit: 16 Years and Still Going
The Atlanta power couple just renewed their vows and reminded everybody what real partnership looks like.

Phil Collins Opens Up About Nearly Fatal Alcohol Abuse: 'I Was Very Lucky'
The Genesis legend gets real about how close he came to losing it all.

Sandra Bullock Gets Real About Her Sister in Rare Family Moment
The Oscar winner just reminded us why having your people in your corner actually matters.

Sid Wilson Surfaces After Slipknot Exit
The Slipknot turntablist spotted back in the studio weeks after his shock firing.

Morgan Wallen's Old Album Reclaims the Throne in a Tight Three-Way Chart Battle
A year-old project shouldn't be this hard to dethrone, but Wallen's catalog staying power is no joke.

Gayle Rankin Breaks Down That Messy Aemond-Alys-Alicent Moment in 'House of the Dragon'
The 'House of the Dragon' actress opens up about one of Season 3's most uncomfortable scenes.

Amy Schumer Posting Up: Comedian Embracing Her Body on Her Own Terms
Amy Schumer's latest move is about comfort, not performance—and that matters.

Carnal Bunny Turns Body Insecurity Into a Song You Can't Look Away From
she wrote her insecurities into a track called 'Cursed Skin' and turned the pain inside out

Too $hort Got a Better Idea for E-40
The Bay legend wants to flip the Verzuz format and bring the whole squad.

In-N-Out President Responds After Idaho Restaurant Shooting
A weekend meal turned tragic in Twin Falls when gunfire erupted at a popular spot.

Ariana Grande Stepping Back from West End Role to Rest After Tour
The pop star is taking a breather instead of jumping straight into theater.

Landman Season 3 Hitting the Brakes — Here's What's Up
Taylor Sheridan's oil-and-drama saga is taking its time, and the cast is cool with it.

Martha Reeves Steals the Show at Women's Pro Baseball League's Big Moment
The Motown legend reminded everyone why she's a national treasure.

Sally Field Returns to Emmy Spotlight After 48 Years
The legend who won it all for 'Sybil' is back in the conversation.

Ari Tapping Out: Grande Stepping Back After Tour, Exits Broadway Run
Ariana Grande is hitting pause on the spotlight once her Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps.

Marlon Jackson Wants To Flip The Script On Joe Jackson's Legacy
The Jackson family patriarch's reputation is about to get a second look—through his son's eyes.

Minnesota Teacher Sentenced After Stepping on Students During Lockdown Drill
A Minnesota educator is facing prison time after an incident during a safety drill left families demanding accountability.

Scott Hylands, 'Night Heat' Legend, Dead at 83
The Canadian actor who defined a generation of TV crime drama has passed.

RHOM's Stephanie Shojaee Got Robbed in France This Summer
A vacation in the French Riviera went sideways for the reality star.

Ray J Ain't Retiring After That Hospital Trip
A knockout and four nights in the hospital didn't stop Reckless Ray from lining up more fights.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Remind Us Why 'Practical Magic' Still Hits Different
The witch sisters showed up to bless an LA screening of the '98 classic—and yeah, the sequel's coming soon.

Hannah Einbinder on What 'Hacks' Really Meant — and Why She's Thinking Different Now
The HBO comedy's star just figured out what comes next, courtesy of a wild indie film detour.

Noah Kahan: New England Ain't Never Getting Old
Vermont's favorite son isn't running out of songs about home anytime soon.

Modest Mouse Parts Ways with Guitarist Simon O'Connor
Another band forced to reckon with allegations against a touring member.

Lollapalooza Night One Delivered What We Needed
Charli and Lorde reunited, John Summit brought the house down at home, and 5SOS showed up ready to work.

Bobby Yan Keeps Hip-Hop DNA Alive in New Tubi Thriller
The veteran director says rap culture still drives his vision behind the camera.

The Internet Is Doing The Math On Kai Bandz Again
Yaya Mayweather's new cozy clip with Kai Bandz has Twitter connecting dots that might not even be there.

The Sopranos Family Mourns Vincent Pastore
Another piece of HBO's golden era is gone.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Stays Unbothered After Marvel Kills 'Wonder Man'
Marvel just pulled the plug on 'Wonder Man,' but the star ain't sweating it.

Hasbro's Spider-Man Board Game Takeover Is Here
Web-slinging your way through Monopoly and Clue is now officially a thing.

The Sopranos' Vincent Pastore Dead at 80
One of HBO's most unforgettable characters has passed.

Chrisean Rock Confirms Investigators Reached Out About Ronnie Doe's Death
The internet's been running wild after Chrisean Rock acknowledged an official investigation tied to her ex.

Bonnie Bella's Got Range: Joseline's Daughter Flexing Bilingual Skills
The next generation is already putting in work.

Nirmal Purja, Netflix's '14 Peaks' Mountaineer, Dies in Avalanche at 43
The British-Nepali climber who broke world records and inspired millions is gone.

Peacock's August Lineup: Reality TV Chaos Incoming
Love Island, The Valley, and MAFS are all dropping reunion specials this month—buckle up.

Shemar Moore Had to Call the Cops on a Woman Who Showed Up at His Crib
Even TV detectives need real police sometimes.

Savannah Guthrie Pleading for Help After Her Mother's Disappearance
The Today show co-anchor is making a public desperate call for answers in her mother Nancy's case.

Lollapalooza Gets Washed Out: Festival Scrambles Through Day Three Flooding
Mother Nature shut down the Chicago fest's third day—here's what got cut and what's still on.

Pre-Fall Denim Heat: Why You Don't Gotta Wait to Cop That Fit
Summer's ending, but the jean game is just heating up.

Streamer Deen The Great Hit With Felony Robbery Charge Over Miami Yacht Incident
What started as a dispute on a boat ended with serious legal trouble.

Obama's 2026 Summer Playlist Just Dropped and Drake Made the Cut
The former president knows what's up when it comes to hip-hop.

Dejounte Murray's Timing Got The Internet Asking Questions
NBA player Dejounte Murray posted a message right when Jania Meshell announced her pregnancy, and folks are reading deep into it.

Another Tom Holland Joint Gets Bootlegged on X Before the Weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit the platform in full before getting scrubbed—the second major leak in as many weeks.

Jen Aniston's Vacation Flip-Flop Game Is Giving Broke & Chic
You don't need to spend a check to look effortless — Aniston just proved it with a $15 Amazon find.

Jack Haven Embraces the Killer's Innocence in 'Camp Miasma' Slasher
The actor found something unexpectedly human in playing a horror movie villain.

Massive Attack Locked Out of Singapore for Palestinian Flag at Concert
The British electronic legends just got permanently banned from a whole country over a political statement on stage.

When Ben Affleck Saved the World (and His Career)
That 1998 asteroid movie did more than blow stuff up—it turned a nobody into a bankable star.

Akbar V Got Emotional When Tia Kemp Played That Cardi B Record
Things got real messy in the livestream when old beef got fresh air.

Skilla Baby Breaks Down The Price of Fame
Detroit's Skilla Baby opens up about what it takes to make it in this game.

Latto Gets Real About Motherhood & What's Next
The rapper opened up about childbirth pushing her to her limits—and whether she's ready to do it all again.

Patricia Richardson Reconnects With Her TV Sons From 'Home Improvement'
The Taylors are still family, even decades after the show wrapped.

Claire Foy Just Showed Us How to Do French-Girl Elegance on a Budget
Sometimes the best flex is knowing when to keep it simple.

Slipknot Cuts Ties with Sid Wilson for Good
The nine-piece just became an eight-piece—permanently.

Barbie Sequel in Limbo: Warner Bros. Hunting Deals With Gerwig, Robbie & Gosling
The money talks ain't matching the hype — yet.

Javier Bardem Brought the Heat to 'Cape Fear'—and Checked In First
Even playing a stone-cold killer, Bardem kept it professional on set.

Tippton Station: The Long Road Back to the Stage, and the Songs That Kept the Lights On
back surgery sidelined him for a decade. the songs never stopped coming.

Yunasak Music — Still Hiding Inside You
A teenage music lover with a collection of 16,000 tracks — now she's making the nostalgia instead of collecting it.

VonOff1700 Speaks Out After Mugshot Leak
Von steps up to address what's been circulating.

DeenTheGreat Looking at Major Time Over Alleged Yacht Robbery
The streamer and boxer is facing serious federal charges—but he's still grinding like nothing happened.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Just Broke the Internet—$167M+ First Day Has Hollywood Shook
New Spider-Man film is on pace to obliterate Avengers: Endgame's opening record.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas Walked Away From Hollywood—Here's Why
The Home Improvement star had the world in his hands, then chose something else entirely.

Donna Mills, 85, Ready to Bring the Heat to OnlyFans—Tastefully
The Knots Landing legend isn't afraid to show skin, but she's drawing a line between sexy and straight-up thirsty.

Ariana Grande Gets Introspective on 'Petal' — New Album Goes Synth-Heavy
The pop star strips things back and gets reflective on her latest 12-track project.

Jason on Big Brother 28: 'Six People in Power Were Threatened by a Drag Queen'
The RuPaul's Drag Race alum speaks on his eviction, that tea party moment, and what it really meant.

Ariana Grande Flexes a Darker Edge With 'Petal' Visual
Ari's latest music video signals a shift—and it's not pulling punches.

Feds Plan to Use Lil Durk's Own Video Against Him in Murder Plot Trial
The prosecution is leaning on rap as evidence—and it's a move we've seen backfire before.

Kaalan Walker's Wife Stands By Him After Prison Interview
Even from behind bars, the filmmaker isn't forgotten—and his wife wants you to know it.

Netflix Drops Half a Billion on The Walking Dead Universe — Here's the Play
Streaming giant makes a massive bet on zombie content with a deal that'll reshape what's coming to your screen.

Jennifer Garner's Got the Polo Code Right Now—And You Can Steal It for $23
The preppy revival is real, and Garner just showed us how to do polos without breaking the bank.

Nicki Minaj Comes at Dr. Fauci With Some Heavy Accusations
The rapper just posted a lengthy message taking aim at the longtime health official.

HBO Max Copping That 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series — But Not in the States
Crystal Lake is coming, but the U.S. streaming wars just got weird.

Gary Oldman, Barbie Producer & More Head to Toronto Film Fest's New Market
TIFF's launching a brand new marketplace this September, and they're bringing serious names.

Sadie Sink's Spider-Man Role Finally Out in the Wild
The Stranger Things star's mystery casting in the web-slinger's world is official.

Soulja Boy Ready to Box Kai Cenat Over Clone Theory
Soulja's in full conspiracy mode and wants to settle it in the ring.

Jim Jones Co-Signs His Whole Vibe With Chrissy's Throwback Moment
When the OG publicly reminds you why he picked you in the first place.

Tom Selleck Still Mad About Blue Bloods Getting Axed Despite Cast Taking 25% Pay Hit
Nearly two years later, the veteran actor can't shake the frustration over losing the CBS staple.

Salley Carson Getting Cold Feet Before Summer House Cameo
Southern Charm's Salley Carson is feeling the nerves about stepping into the Hamptons drama.

Nolan Wells' Camp Claims Sea Tow Audio Got Doctored
A lawyer just went on TV to challenge the enhanced recording that allegedly caught his client on a boat call.

Boy George Steps Back From Jesus Christ Superstar Over AI Song Controversy
Culture Clash Theater: Boy George exits London production after AI-generated track sparks backlash

Sony's Music Division is Eating While Pictures Division Starves
Sony's film and TV business took a hit this quarter, but the music side just had its biggest growth in years.

Beau Clark's Marriage Reality Check: When the Cameras Keep Rolling but the Love Feels Stuck
Reality TV couple hitting a real wall—and Beau's not staying quiet about it.

This Could Get Bad Turned a PhD Dissertation Into 23 Songs About How Prevent the End of the World As We Know It
a metalcore album built from a doctoral thesis on alien disclosure — no, really

XXL Drops 2026 Freshman Bonus Cypher—New Voices Step Up
The mag just gave us a taste of next year's freshman class with an unexpected cypher.

Rick Ross Got That Glow: Fans Eating Up Poolside Moments With Jazzma
The Maybach Music boss is out here showing love, and the internet is taking notes.

Wizard of Oz Might Become a Vegas Permanent at Sphere
James Dolan thinks the retooled classic could stay in Vegas for another decade.

RHOC Kids Are All Grown Up—And They Got Stories to Tell
Two decades after Orange County changed reality TV forever, the next generation is reflecting on what it was really like.

Kyle Shanahan Crash Footage Stays Under Wraps
Palo Alto PD isn't letting the public see what went down at the 49ers coach's accident scene.

Marvel's 'Wonder Man' Gets Shelved Before It Even Started
Disney+ just pulled the plug on a show that technically never aired.

Tom Six Signs Off: The Man Behind 'Human Centipede' Drops His Final Film
The controversial horror auteur is calling it quits with a self-directed swan song.

Linda Perhacs Found Safe After 8 Months Missing
The folk singer who inspired generations is alive and accounted for.

Faceless Content Ideas for Musicians Who Hate Camera
Camera-shy? You can still grow. Here are faceless content formats for musicians and producers, plus a plug-and-play posting system anybody can run.

One Song, 30 Clips: The Release-Week Content System
Turn one song into 30 short-form videos with a repeatable release-week system. The exact content angles, batch plan, and posting checklist inside.

Authentic Content for Musicians: Why Raw Still Wins
Human connection is the growth lever. Here's how to make raw, authentic content for musicians — and use AI tools to make more of it, faster.

How to Convert Views Into Fans (and Own Them)
Views don't pay. Learn the save-rate to email funnel that turns scrollers into an owned audience you actually control. Steal the CROCK system.

Batch Content Creation for Musicians: 2 Days a Month
Stop posting daily and burning out. Here's a batching system for musicians that fills a whole month of content in two filming days. Copy the framework.

TikTok LIVE Subscriptions: A Musician's Superfan Guide
TikTok's LIVE subscription tier explained for musicians. Real per-fan math, perks that convert, and a step-by-step system to turn viewers into paying superfans.

What TikTok LIVE Gifts Actually Pay: Coins to Cash
The real TikTok LIVE payout chain from coins to diamonds to cash, the platform cut, and a system to track what you actually keep. No hype.

Livestreaming Schedule for Musicians: 3 Streams a Week
A proven livestreaming schedule for musicians that actually grows a live audience. Get the 3-stream weekly blueprint plus a fill-in calendar template.

Best Livestreaming Platform for Musicians: The Payout Truth
Twitch vs TikTok vs YouTube vs Stageit for artists. A no-fluff decision matrix on which livestream platform actually pays independent musicians.

Cheap Livestream Setup for Musicians: Under $200
A pro-sounding, pro-looking livestream rig for under $200. The exact gear list, wiring order, and a checklist to test before you go live.

How Do Independent Musicians Make Money? The Revenue Stack
Full-time indie artists don't get rich off one income source. Here's the 6-pillar revenue stack that actually pays the bills — plus a template to build yours.

How Small Artists Actually Make Money Now
Streaming won't pay your rent under 1,000 monthly listeners. Here's where the money actually moved — and a revenue map you can build this week.

How to Get Sync Licensing as an Independent Artist
One TV or ad placement can out-earn a year of streaming. Here's the exact sync readiness checklist indie artists need to get placed and paid.

How to Claim Unclaimed Music Royalties (PRO vs MLC)
Your songs earn money you never collect. Here's how to claim unclaimed music royalties, why PRO and MLC are both required, and how black-box cash gets lost.

What AI Music Licensing Deals Mean for Artists
Big AI-music licensing deals are landing. Here's what they actually mean for independent artists, your rights, and how to get in on the money.

AI Tools for Music Content Creation: The 2026 Stack
The real AI content stack for musicians in 2026. Make a week of content in an afternoon with a plug-and-play system for artists at any level.

Keke Palmer Gets Her Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
The multi-talented actress and entertainer just locked in a major Hollywood moment.

New Details Emerge in D4vd Case as Preliminary Hearing Reveals Disturbing Evidence
Prosecutors lay out a troubling picture of control and secrecy during the ongoing case.

Black Label Sits Down With No Jumper: Fed Time, Identity & Street Life
A rare conversation with one of hip-hop's most polarizing figures about 15 years inside and what it means to navigate the culture as an outsider.

FBI Agent Frank Storey Survived a Firebombing While Taking Down the Marcello Mafia
Former fed recalls the night his car went up in flames outside his home during a New Orleans organized crime investigation.

Charli XCX Drops the B-Sides Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Wanted)
The Brat universe just got messier—and that's the point.

Richard Hawley Slides on Stage With Reverend & The Makers at Tramlines
Sheffield legends linked up for a moment that had the crowd feeling something real.

Carly Simon Opens Up About Living With Parkinson's
The legendary singer-songwriter just told the world what she's been dealing with.

Third Eye Blind's 'Semi-Charmed Life' Still Hits Different
A deep dive into how a late-90s pop-rock anthem became the alternative chart's defining moment.

Hayley Williams Stacks the Stage at Newport Folk, Brings Out Wednesday & Jenny Lewis
Paramore's frontwoman turned the folk fest into an all-star jam session.

Billie Joe Armstrong Pulled Up to Comic-Con in an Ice Cream Truck
Green Day's frontman turned San Diego into a surprise stage for 'Basket Case' — and yeah, it was for a movie.

Keyshia Cole & Skrilla Confirm Romance, Age Gap & All
The R&B vet and Philly rapper are making it official on the 'gram.

G Herbo Looks Back on That 2016 XXL Freshman Moment
The Chicago rapper reflects on where he was and where that co-sign took him.

South Carolina Teen Charged With Murder in Foster Care Home Drowning
A temporary placement meant to help turned deadly.

Thabo Rametsi Steps Into Hugh Masekela's Legacy in 'The Road Home'
Bill Condon's new film on the South African jazz icon finds its lead.

Influencer Jen Hamilton Opens Up On Messy Split, Husband's Infidelity
When your man builds a whole side life while you're saving lives at work.

Top Chef's Eric Adjepong Facing Restraining Order Allegations
Things just got messier for the TV chef.

International Dance League Lands ESPN Deal, Moving Into the Mainstream
A new dance league just secured the bag with the worldwide leader in sports.

IMAX China Going All-In on Nolan's 'The Odyssey'—Nearly 800 Screens Ready
Christopher Nolan's new film is about to take over Chinese theaters like nothing else.

Snooki Moving Forward With Hysterectomy as She Battles Cervical Cancer
The Jersey Shore legend opens up about her health fight and what's next.

Saucy Santana & DeShae Frost Spot a Gator During Creek Run
Two internet personalities encounter some unexpected wildlife during a casual outing.

D4vd Murder Case: Preliminary Hearing Reveals Disturbing Evidence
The case that's been weighing heavy on the culture got real in court this week.

Ming Luanli's Got Fans Out Here Trying to Buy Her Bodily Functions
The internet stays undefeated when it comes to weird requests.

John Hinckley Jr. Breaks Down the Reagan Shooting in New Vlad Interview
The man behind one of America's most infamous assassination attempts sits down to detail what happened that day in 1981.
Can Pressure Actually Make You More Creative?
The clock's ticking — does that help or hurt your best ideas?

CD Baby's Molly Neuman on AI, Fraud, and Indie Music's Next Move
The indie distribution godfather is stepping up—here's what's really happening behind the scenes.

Carly Simon Opens Up About Parkinson's Diagnosis
The legendary singer isn't slowing down—just being real about what she's dealing with.

Faith No More Breaking the Silence With System of a Down
After more than ten years, one of alt-metal's most uncompromising bands is finally stepping back on stage.

Bon Jovi Brought The Boss Home for MSG Finale
Bruce Springsteen showed up to close out Jon's New York residency the right way.

Faith No More Breaking the Silence: First Shows in 11 Years
The alterna-metal legends are finally stepping back on stage.
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Faith No More Breaking the Ice Down Under
After 10 years away from the stage, the Sacramento legends are coming back—and System of a Down is coming with them.

Brooklyn Honors Ol' Dirty Bastard With Street Rename
Bed-Stuy finally got its flowers for one of hip-hop's wildest, realest voices.

Drake's YouTube Account Gets Breached; Troll Diss Track Surfaces
Someone got into Drizzy's channel and uploaded the corniest diss imaginable.

Rick Ross Puts 50 Cent Back on Read, Names His Own Album AOTY
The Rozay-Fif beef stays warm, and Ross just threw another shot while crowning himself.

Ohio Man Gets 10+ Years for Infant's Death
A father's negligence turned fatal, and the justice system is holding him accountable.

Michael Mankowski's 'Getting Lost' Universe Just Got the Big Agency Co-Sign
Animaginary and Gersh are taking Mankowski's animated slate worldwide.

Usher Asks Fan to Leave After She Wasn't Feeling His Stage Energy
Things got awkward real quick when a Nashville crowd member wasn't buying what the R&B legend was selling.

Carly Simon Opens Up About Parkinson's and Cancer Battle
The legend behind one of pop's greatest songs is facing serious health challenges.

Ari Emanuel Was Out Here Trying to Rep Dr. Fauci Like He's a Rapper
The Endeavor boss was relentless about signing the nation's top health official.

Laufey Locks In UTA Deal — Here's What That Means
The Icelandic jazz-pop breakout just leveled up her team.

Riley Hawk Marks One Year Sober
Tony Hawk's son hits a real milestone—and he's keeping it real about the journey.

CD Baby Still Figuring Out What's Next
The indie distribution OG talks evolution at Indie Week.

Qobuz Steps Up With Real-Time Lyrics Across the Board
The streaming platform just made following along with your favorite tracks a whole lot easier.
What's Your Purpose as an Artist? Soundfly Breaks Down the Question
Van Gogh to Nina Simone—how the greats defined their mission

Southwest Airlines Got It Wrong: Musician's Guitar Is a Legal Carry-On
Southwest tried to block a musician from bringing her guitar on board. Turns out they violated federal law doing it.

June 2026: Independent Artists Keep It Moving With New Music
CD Baby's monthly roundup spotlights what indie creators dropped last month—and it's worth your time.

Indonesia Just Made It Free to Register Your Music — Here's Why That Matters
Indonesia's ditching copyright registration fees for songs and music to build out a real national database. Smart move.
When the Creative Well Runs Dry
A real talk moment on what happens when life hits different and the music stops flowing.

Inside Hopeless Records' TikTok Playbook: How They're Building Artists in 2024
Hopeless Records breaks down why chasing viral moments isn't the real move anymore.

How indie artists can actually get Spotify editorial playlist placement
Getting your song in front of millions on Spotify isn't luck — here's the actual playbook.

UK Music Exports Break $1B Mark, But Growth Stalls
British music finally cracks nine figures globally—but the momentum is running on fumes.
When the Well Runs Dry: How to Break Out of Creative Paralysis
Even the best producers hit a wall. Here's what to do when inspiration vanishes.

Lecrae Proves Direct-to-Fan Still Hits Different for Billboard Charts
Skip the middleman, hit the charts. Here's how Reach Records cracked the code.

You Put Your Music Out There — Now What? The Real Work Starts
Dropping your album on the DSPs isn't the end. It's the beginning.

The AI Sample Problem Is Here — And It's About to Get Messy
AI is learning to flip samples the same way producers do. But who gets paid when the machine does it?
Why Chopin's Refusal to Play the Game Made Him the Realest Composer of His Era
The 19th century was loud and bombastic—Chopin said nah and changed everything.

Inside the A&R Playbook: How Hits Get Made in 2024
A legendary label executive breaks down what it actually takes to develop artists and write songs that stick in 2024.

30 Days to Move Your Music: A Release Roadmap for Indies
Independent artists often wing it on drops. Here's how to actually plan one.

Patreon Cuts 20% of Staff as Creator Economy Hits Reality Check
Even platforms built on creator support aren't immune to the broader tech downturn.

Maya Jama Crowns the Greatest Love Island Bombshell Ever
The Love Island host settles the debate on who shook up the villa the hardest.

YG & The Game Hosted a Wild Corporate Blood Summit—Here's What Went Down
A sponsored event brought together West Coast heavyweights for some unforgettable moments.
The Paradox of the Cult Classic: Why Some of the Biggest Bands Get No Love
Success doesn't always come with popularity — and that's the whole point for some artists.

Inside the Hit Factory: What It Actually Takes to Write Songs People Care About
A top songwriter and producer breaks down the real blueprint for crafting modern hits.

The Royalty Game: What Independent Artists Actually Need to Know
Most indie artists only think about streaming money—but that's just the beginning.

GEMA Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is With Licensed AI Music Dataset
Germany's biggest rights org isn't just suing AI companies—it's building the alternative.

Matt Damon's Stunt Double Built Her Whole Career for This One Shot
Sometimes the real hero isn't the name on the marquee.

Bed-Stuy Honors ODB With Street Rename
Brooklyn officially named a block after one of rap's wildest, most fearless voices.

DJ Drama Steps Up for XXL Freshman — Yeah, He's Still Got It
The legendary DJ isn't slowing down. Drama just pulled up for XXL's Freshman feature.

D4vd's Apple Music Gets Hacked While He's Fighting Murder Charges
Someone just posted a fake track to a locked-up artist's account—and it's wild.

Oliver Tree Remembered: Diplo, Logan Paul Pay Respects at Santa Cruz Memorial
The music world came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Oliver Tree at an intimate memorial service.

2026 Lost Some Real Ones: Remembering Creators Who Passed
The online community is grieving a string of losses that hit hard and fast.

Gracie Abrams Finally Takes the Throne With 'Daughter From Hell'
The singer-songwriter hits No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time.

Kyambo Joshua Sets the Record Straight on How Kanye Got Signed to Roc-A-Fella
Hip Hop Since 1978's co-founder just disputed who really brought Ye to Hov's label.

Almond Milk Nails Are Having a Moment—Here's How to Dress Around Them
The season's softest manicure trend is reshaping how people style their whole fit.

Dhani Harrison & Nigel Godrich Link Up for Dragonflies
George Harrison's son and Radiohead's secret weapon just dropped something hypnotic—and an album's coming in September.

Gracie Abrams Hits No. 1 With 'Daughter from Hell'
The singer-songwriter just claimed her first chart-topper.

No Jumper Breaks Down Drake Beef, Foo Community Drama & LA Street Politics
Latest episode hits on Bozo's take on the Lefty situation, internal beef in the Foo community, and Norteño movement in LA.

Shark Week 2026 Is Coming—And Ken Jeong Is Here for It
The Discovery Channel's wildest tradition returns July 26 with some unexpected star power.

Charli XCX Drops B-Sides Bundle, Moves Instagram Vault to iTunes
Charli's been sitting on heat—now you can actually own it.

Snayx Flip the Summer Anthem Script With 'Nice Day 4 It'
New track trades the usual feel-good vibes for something way more real.

Ryan Coogler Found His Black Panther in a Secret Meeting Six Months Ago
Kevin Feige reveals how David Jonsson became the MCU's next King T'Challa.

She Ain't Worried: Woman From Usher's Viral Moment Fires Back at Internet Critics
The woman who went viral at Usher's Nashville show is done letting people run their mouths.

Obama Was Out Here Hooping With WNBA All-Stars
Former president traded his suit for some gym shorts and got buckets with the best.

Michael Stipe Steps Out Solo With 'Hum Desiderata'
The R.E.M. legend is finally going it alone — and he's got new music to prove it.

Foolio's Mother Speaks On The Night Everything Changed
VladTV sits down with the mother of Jacksonville rapper Foolio to recount the moment she learned about her son's death.

Eva Got Ryan's Back on That Ghost Rider Move
Ryan Gosling's heading to the MCU and his ride-or-die is here for it.

Uncle Murda vs. Memphis Bleek: The Disney Flex Nobody Asked For
Uncle Murda is ready to settle a wealth debate the most extra way possible.

Baby Blue Got Something to Say to Diddy's Sons—and the Internet Is Trying to Figure Out Why
Diddy's behind bars, and now Baby Blue's sending a mysterious message to Justin and Christian Combs that's got people reading between the lines.

Faith No More & System of a Down Reuniting for First Tour in 13 Years
Two of alternative rock's heavyweights are finally hitting the road together.

Nolan: Rom-Coms Scare Me More Than Saving Private Ryan
The Odyssey director just told us he'd rather face a black hole than write a love story.

Bed-Stuy Claims ODB: Street Renamed for Wu-Tang Legend
Ol' Dirty Bastard got his own block in Brooklyn—and his grandmother's living right there.

Scorsese Gets Behind the Espresso Cup for Daughter's Coffee Series
The legendary director trades his chair for the spotlight in a family affair with Lavazza.

Mary Beth Barone & Benito Skinner Tried to Exit 'Ride' Podcast Over Dear Media CEO's Politics
Two comedians couldn't stomach staying with their podcast—but the contract had other plans.

Jennie Runs the Vote With 'Less Than a Lover'
BLACKPINK's solo star just dominated the listener polls—and it wasn't even close.

Texas Man Has Regrettable Discovery After Buying 'Dude Wipes'
One shopper learned a hard lesson about reading labels before checkout.

Keke Palmer Hit Oprah With a Whitney Houston Impression and It Was Comedy
Keke Palmer went full diva energy during an Oprah interview, channeling Whitney to remind the media mogul about one of her classic songs.

Heather Rae & Christine Quinn Are Bringing the Drama Back to Selling Sunset
The real estate queens are ready to shake things up again.
