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Grammy's Asian Pop Category Uncertain Amidst BTS's Absence

The global K-pop juggernaut declined to submit itself to Recording Academy voters, leaving a wide open race in their wake.

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Lil Durk's Second Racketeering Trial Scheduled for 2027

In the meantime, the rapper's lawyers will likely argue that last month’s bombshell verdict undermines the second case.

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Without BTS, Who Could Get An Asian Pop Grammy Nomination?

The global K-pop juggernaut declined to submit itself to Recording Academy voters, leaving a wide open race in their wake.

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St. Louis Man Discovers He’s the Biological Son of Yacht Rock Icon Michael McDonald

The discovery arose after Goessling's half-brother, one he didn't know he had, took a 23andMe DNA test, and the two have since reunited. St. Louis Man Discovers He’s the Biological Son of Yacht Rock Icon Michael McDonald Jonah Krueger

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Jay-Z Can Seek to Restart Extortion Case After Accuser Recants, Appeals Court Says

The order rejected the star's bid to rehear the case in light of the "explosive new evidence," but pointed out that a lower court could still do so.

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Eric Clapton Discusses Auctioning Prized Guitars

Slowhand says guitars have been his inspiration and salvation, but when he said goodbye to his two most-famous electrics in 2004, it was for a higher purpose

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Sean Combs Placed Back in Solitary Confinement After Report of Lavish Prison Life

The disgraced music mogul reportedly had a contraband phone and paid inmates to pamper him. Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed Back in Solitary Confinement Following Report on Lavish Prison Life Eddie Fu

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Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Case Against Mike Smith

The dismissal comes after the complainant in the case decided against testifying, citing the emotional toll it would take and mental health concerns.  Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Case Against Trail

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Noah Weiland Tapped as New Singer of LA Rock Band Zephyring

Noah is the son of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland. Noah Weiland Tapped as New Singer of LA Rock Band Zephyring Spencer Kaufman

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Lady Gaga Apologizes Over Haus Labs Bronzer Controversy

"We want to take full responsibility for our mistakes," the official Haus Labs Instagram account posted in a statement.

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Noah Weiland Tapped as New Singer of LA Rock Band Zephyring

Noah is the son of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland. Noah Weiland Tapped as New Singer of LA Rock Band Zephyring Spencer Kaufman

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Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Case Against Trailer Park Boys’ Mike Smith

The dismissal comes after the complainant in the case decided against testifying, citing the emotional toll it would take and mental health concerns.  Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Case Against Trailer Park Boys’ Mike Smith Jonah Krueger

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed Back in Solitary Confinement Following Report on Lavish Prison Life

The disgraced music mogul reportedly had a contraband phone and paid inmates to pamper him. Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed Back in Solitary Confinement Following Report on Lavish Prison Life Eddie Fu

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Lady Gaga Apologizes Over Haus Labs Bronzer Controversy

"We want to take full responsibility for our mistakes," the official Haus Labs Instagram account posted in a statement.

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Lola Young Says ‘It Feels Like Hard Work’ Just to Breathe After Years of Vaping

"Breathing feels like a chore," the singer said in a candid TikTok.

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Dolly Parton to Receive Artist Humanitarian Award at 2027 Country Radio Seminar

“The word 'humanitarian' is nearly synonymous with Dolly Parton,” CRS executive director RJ Curtis said in a statement.

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Dua Lipa Pokes Fun at Her Italian Skills With ‘Milan…Such a Cool Place’

The pop star revisits the meme moment from her Milano Cortina 2026 promo video, and her Italian is once again the center of attention.

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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 Group and more.

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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 Group and more.

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Dua Lipa Pokes Fun at Her Italian Skills With ‘Milan…Such a Cool Place’

The pop star revisits the meme moment from her Milano Cortina 2026 promo video, and her Italian is once again the center of attention.