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Vuarnet Expands Its Racing Line With Two New Performance Sunglasses

Image Cred: Vuarnet Vuarnet has expanded its Racing collection with two new sport-focused models, the Racing 05 and Racing 07, and the split between the two is pretty clear. One is built for terrain, elevation, and unpredictable outdoor conditions, while the other is built for speed, road training,

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Kellie Pickler Returns to ‘American Idol’ For 2006 Cast Reunion In One of First Performances Since Husband’s Death in 2023

The singer who finished in sixth place in season five performed a duet with current contestant Hannah Harper on Martina McBride's song "A Broken Wing."

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A sub-$600 shred machine with active EMGs and roasted flame maple neck? Harley Benton expands its Pro Series with 41 hot-rodded but affordable S-styles

With EMG pickups, locking tuners, roasted figured maple necks and Floyd Rose 1000 Series vibratos, Harley Benton is offering Champagne specs at beer prices again

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Here’s the Full List of Performers Announced So Far for the 2026 American Music Awards

Teddy Swims is the latest artist to join the list.

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The Bear Surprise Releases Prequel Episode Starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

The episode follows Moss-Bachrach's Richie and Bernthal's Mikey on a work trip to Gary, Indiana. The Bear Surprise Releases Prequel Episode Starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Eddie Fu

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Music industry welcomes inclusion of AI concerns in US government’s latest piracy report

The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to introduce statutory licensing for AI training “has raised deep concerns” among US rightsholders

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Billie Eilish Explains Why She Never Wants Cosmetic Surgery: ‘I’m So Excited for My Face to Age’

The pop star also recalled the time she "sobbed" through her first and only PR training session.

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Here’s How Bad Bunny’s 2026 Met Gala Look Came to Life: Photos

Benito arrived to the Met Gala beyond a costume, but with a concept.

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Watch Foo Fighters Perform Two Songs on Colbert

Dave Grohl also sat down to discuss Nirvana, Your Favorite Toy, and his daughter Violet

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Foo Fighters Rip Through “Caught in the Echo” and “Window” on Colbert: Watch

Dave Grohl also sat for an interview with Colbert, discussing Nirvana, family, and 31 years of the Foo Fighters. Foo Fighters Rip Through “Caught in the Echo” and “Window” on Colbert: Watch Paolo Ragusa

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Anthony Bourdain finds his culinary calling in first trailer for biopic ‘Tony’

It stars ‘The Holdovers’ Dominic Sessa and follows the late culinary icon as he first discovered his love for cooking

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“These songs are played a lot. They’re often not played well”: Top 10 riffs played in-store at Guitar Center revealed

And Stairway To Heaven is conspicuous by its absence

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Taylor Swift BOTS Case, Tupac Shakur Lawsuit, Spotify ‘Payola’ Ruling & More Top Music Law News

In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a ruling on the BOTS Act, a sweeping lawsuit over Tupac's death, a win for Spotify on 'payola' accusations and much more.

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Signed: Bea Miller Inks With Republic Records for New Music

Other recent artist signings include Eve, Bella Poarch, TALK and Lily Fitts.

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Which Musician’s Look at the 2026 Met Gala Was Your Favorite? Vote!

Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé and Bad Bunny all had memorable outfits.

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Kylie Minogue Netflix Series Gets First Trailer

“Kylie is this force,” says Nick Cave in a clip from the three-part documentary

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“That song casts such a huge shadow over everything that we’ve done. It’s difficult, but it’s not like I have to beat it": How Johnny Rzeznik overcame writer's block to pen the Goo Goo Dolls' Iris, then saw it become the soundtrack to '90s nostalgia

Written for a '90s movie soundtrack, the song was later covered by Taylor Swift and has gone on to become a social media sensation

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Leslie Ahrens promoted to Managing Director & EVP Creative Latin America at Kobalt

Kobalt elevates longtime exec Leslie Ahrens to lead Latin America, as Nestor Casonu exits after 11 years. Source

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Xbox Game Pass is getting 14 new titles this May 2026

‘Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’, ‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ and more

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Anthony Bourdain’s Early Days Come to the Big Screen in Tony: Watch the Trailer

The Holdovers star Dominic Sessa plays the chef and author as a young man at the start of his career. Anthony Bourdain’s Early Days Come to the Big Screen in Tony: Watch the Trailer Liz Shannon Miller