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‘The Social Reckoning’ review: solid sequel to the original social media horror story
Jeremy Strong takes over from Jesse Eisenberg to play ruthless Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg in a cautionary tale that's designed to outrage
Kirk Franklin’s GloRilla Collab ‘This Time’ Becomes His Record-Extending 10th Hot Gospel Songs No. 1
The track follows the pair’s 2024 chart-topper “Rain Down on Me” and previews his upcoming double-album.
Tinashe's 'Popstar' Album Generates Buzz
This week's Trending Up looks at the fastest-growing track from one of the year's best-received pop albums, as well as a new seasonal standard and a synch-friendly TV reboot.
HYBE’s Weverse Con Festival to make its international debut in India in 2027
HYBE, home of BTS, calls Weverse Con Festival its “flagship global music festival”, featuring global, K-pop and Indian artists. Source
Does Tinashe Already Have a Breakout Hit From Her Acclaimed ‘Popstar’ Album?
This week's Trending Up looks at the fastest-growing track from one of the year's best-received pop albums, as well as a new seasonal standard and a synch-friendly TV reboot.
Nathan Fielder’s You Can See Everything Is a Reality-Splitting Masterpiece: Review
Directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the surprise-filled documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is really about the impossibility of truth. Nathan Fielder’s You Can See Everything Is a Reality-Splitting Masterpiece: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Kirk Franklin’s GloRilla Collab ‘This Time’ Becomes His Record-Extending 10th Hot Gospel Songs No. 1
The track follows the pair’s 2024 chart-topper “Rain Down on Me” and previews his upcoming double-album.
Girl Ultra Announces North American Tour for New Album ‘RRRomeo’
RRRomeo arrives October 9th and features Buscabulla, Empress Of, Jean Tonique, and Chromeo themselves. Mexican Artist Girl Ultra Announces 24-Date North American Tour Behind Chromeo-Produced New Album
Review: ‘The Social Reckoning’ Offers a Ruthless Portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg
Jeremy Strong takes over from Jesse Eisenberg to play ruthless Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg in a cautionary tale that's designed to outrage
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Silver Sands Marina’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Top Album Sales Chart
The set starts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales, No. 3 on Top Country Albums and No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Undeath Joins Relapse Records, Releases New Single
“Arterial Bombardment” is “a track full of non-stop riffing, blasting, death metal sickness,” says frontperson Alex Sason
Mexican Artist Girl Ultra Announces 24-Date North American Tour Behind Chromeo-Produced New Album
RRRomeo arrives October 9th and features Buscabulla, Empress Of, Jean Tonique, and Chromeo themselves. Mexican Artist Girl Ultra Announces 24-Date North American Tour Behind Chromeo-Produced New Album Pedro Camacho
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Silver Sands Marina’ Crashes Onto Multiple Billboard Charts
The set starts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales, No. 3 on Top Country Albums and No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Strymon TimeLine MX Review Highlights Upgrades
Fifteen years on, Strymon's flagship TimeLine returns with dual engines, new delay types, a reverb, and a five-minute looper
Drake Declines Grammy Submission
Rapper released three albums during the eligibility window
LEVITATION Argentina Announces Initial Lineup
Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Argentina’s Winona Riders round out the bill for the January Buenos Aires show. LEVITATION Argentina Unveils Inaugural Lineup Led by Melvins, Osees, and Boris Pedro C
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Twisted Teens Release New Music Video
The New Orleans punks are gearing up to release their third album of the year next month
Undeath Sign to Relapse and Share New Song
“Arterial Bombardment” is “a track full of non-stop riffing, blasting, death metal sickness,” says frontperson Alex Sason
Hinatazaka46’s ‘Icha Icha Mushi’ Tops Japan Hot 100 as All 16 Tracks Chart From Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ‘POPS’
EBiDAN's "Yes! Tokyo" rises 3-2.