Culture & Society
Ye Supports Lil Durk at Chicago Rapper’s Murder-for-Hire Trial, Posing With ‘Free Durk’ Shirt
Footage of West draped in all-black strolling into the downtown Los Angeles federal courthouse emerged in the afternoon.
Warner Music/Blavatnik Social Justice Fund names 17 grantees in first 2026 docket, investing almost $6M
Eight music-focused organizations are among the fund’s 17 grantees, including four newcomers. Source
Dolly Parton Had the Second-Most Streams of Any Artist on the Day of Her Death
On this week's Trending Up, we look at listeners flocking to the timeless catalog of the late legend, as well as a resuscitated Dua Lipa hit and another new Tove Lo-spun-off rap hit.
Dolly Parton Dies After Cancer Battle
Her publicist, Marcel Pariseau, said Parton died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville "after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer." Source
Dolly Parton's Willingness to Explore Experimental Cancer Treatments
Dolly Parton’s generosity knew no bounds. Dolly Parton Was Willing to Try “Experimental Drugs” to Help Future Cancer Patients Kiana Fitzgerald
Kasbï on Why DJs Are Living Archives
Kasbï’s (@sachakasbi) “Astral” arrives on Blue Iris Records as a melodic and progressive house release shaped by organic textures, emotional movement, and the global influences that have become central to the label’s identity. The track places Kasbï in the foreg
Kasbï and Giannni on Why DJs Are Living Archives
Kasbï’s (@sachakasbi) “Astral” arrives on Blue Iris Records as a melodic and progressive house release shaped by organic textures, emotional movement, and the global influences that have become central to the label’s identity. The track places Kasbï in the foreg
Every Role Cast in the Snoop Dogg Biopic So Far, From Dr. Dre & 2Pac to Snoop Himself
'Snoop' hits U.S. theaters on Aug. 6, 2027.
Dolly Parton Was Willing to Try “Experimental Drugs” to Help Future Cancer Patients
Dolly Parton’s generosity knew no bounds. Dolly Parton Was Willing to Try “Experimental Drugs” to Help Future Cancer Patients Kiana Fitzgerald
Dolly Parton Honored by Musicians and Actors
Even Vin Diesel got in on the outpouring of love for the late country icon, who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
Dolly Parton wanted her doctors to try experimental drugs on her
"She left the world a better place by being in it, so let's follow her example," Stella wrote.
Judge refuses to dismiss indie artist’s proposed class action against Suno, clearing AI output and stream-ripping claims for discovery
Only one count fell: a claim under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, which the plaintiffs told the court they had cited by mistake. Source
Dolly Parton Wanted Her Doctors to ‘Try Experimental Drugs’ on Her ‘in the Hope of Helping Others,’ Sister Says
"She left the world a better place by being in it, so let's follow her example," Stella wrote.
Dolly Parton Remembered: Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, and More Pay Tribute
Shania Twain, Beyoncé, Cyndi Lauper, Jane Fonda, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Jack White, and Carol Burnett have each shared their own memories of the country legend, who died today at the age of 80
See the Best Dolly Parton Musical Tributes, From Harry Styles, Katy Perry, John Mayer, Jack White & More
Even Vin Diesel got in on the outpouring of love for the late country icon, who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
Defected and Aston Martin Bring House Music to Soho
Defected Records and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team are turning a Soho address into a three-day meeting point for house music, motorsport, merch, and fan culture. The collaboration is called “Driven by Sound,” and it runs from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30 at 19 D’
Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo on Self-Love and Coming Out
Ahead of new album ‘Pure Ecstasy’, the frontman tells NME why publicly coming out as a “proudly gay man” gave him “peace of mind to rip off that band-aid”, how Jordan Fish helped him open up, and the
Jon Pardi's "Boots" Reaches No. 1
The traditional country singer scored his first leader.
Dolly Parton's Reaction to Three 6 Mafia's Oscar Win
"I'm glad somebody from Tennessee won the Oscar," Parton wrote.
Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo tells us how he finally learned to love himself: “Be patient. Give yourself time, grace and stay on the path”
Ahead of new album ‘Pure Ecstasy’, the frontman tells NME why publicly coming out as a “proudly gay man” gave him “peace of mind to rip off that band-aid”, how Jordan Fish helped him open up, and the revelation of “discovering this joy you’re gonna be able to hold onto till you’re dead” The post Bea