Culture & Society
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies aged 77: "I made him jam for eight hours straight until his tongue just fell out. By the time we stopped, we both knew we had a band"
Billy Gibbons hails "great friend and collaborator"
CMU Selects Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Pretty Sick, Headie One, BAMBII, Che Mario, Ray Laurél + H.LLS
Grammys defend new 'Best Asian Pop' category amid BTS criticism
Last month the Grammys announced a new category for Best Asian Pop Music Performance. But BTS seemingly don’t approve of music being “divided by region or language” and have bailed on the awards as a
This week's standout music releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Pretty Sick, Headie One, BAMBII, Che Mario, Ray Laurél + H.LLS
CMU Selects: Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Pretty Sick, Headie One, BAMBII, Che Mario, Ray Laurél + H.LLS
Curt Smith Invests in English Soccer Club
The TFF co-founder has contributed to a 50-strong investor group that is attempting to buy the English soccer team, Bath City FC.
Tears For Fears’ Curt Smith Puts Hand Up For English Soccer Club
The TFF co-founder has contributed to a 50-strong investor group that is attempting to buy the English soccer team, Bath City FC.
Record labels propose AI music chart eligibility rules
The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t
The Black Wizards to Release New Album
Porto trio The Black Wizards make garage rock with a political edge and a sharp sense of humour. New single ‘Wishing Well’ is frantic proto-punk, and their fourth album was recorded in five chaotic da
Olivia Rodrigo Quietly Paid a Fan’s Final Semester of College Tuition
The pop star paid for a University of Alabama student's final semester of college after discovering her story on TikTok. Olivia Rodrigo Quietly Paid a Fan’s Final Semester of College Tuition Karan Sin
Olivia Rodrigo Quietly Paid a Fan’s Final Semester of College Tuition
The pop star paid for a University of Alabama student's final semester of college after discovering her story on TikTok. Olivia Rodrigo Quietly Paid a Fan’s Final Semester of College Tuition Karan Singh
Marcus Walkom Launches New Entertainment Law Firm
Headquartered in Brisbane, the new firm boasts a list of clients including Wolfmother, The Teskey Brothers, Tigerlily, The Amity Affliction, and Untitled Group.
‘Connections’ August 19 Hints and Solutions Available
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1165
Wordle #1887 Answer and Hints Provided
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today
Who Should Win Video of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Vote!
If Madonna wins, she’ll establish a new record for the longest span of video of the year wins: 28 years.
Who Should Win Video of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Vote!
If Madonna wins, she’ll establish a new record for the longest span of video of the year wins: 28 years.
Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1887 on August 19
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today
‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 19
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1165
Grammy Awards defends new Asian Pop category amid BTS boycott
Last month the Grammys announced a new category for Best Asian Pop Music Performance. But BTS seemingly don’t approve of music being “divided by region or language” and have bailed on the awards as a
Standout music releases of the week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Pretty Sick, Headie One, BAMBII, Che Mario, Ray Laurél + H.LLS