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These 12 Artists Reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 With Their First Hit — Then Never Made the Chart Again

From The Jaynetts to Nicki French to the Shop Boyz, Hot 100 history is full of one-hit wonders whose lone chart stop was to the runner-up spot.

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These 12 Artists Reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 With Their First Hit — Then Never Made the Chart Again

From The Jaynetts to Nicki French to the Shop Boyz, Hot 100 history is full of one-hit wonders whose lone chart stop was to the runner-up spot.

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A Stray Kids Children’s Book Just Dropped Online & the Cover Has Us Swooning

STAY of all ages can pick up this illustrated biography, which tells the story of how the K-pop idols came together and found success.

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Fan Army Face-Off 2026 Semifinals Are Here: Vote to Determine the Final 2

Which artist's fan army is the strongest?

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Watch ‘Goth Baddie’ Pinkchyu’s Mom Get Emotional After Hearing Drake’s Buying Her a New House

Drizzy made the promise after Pink won the "wife" award at his 20-vs-1 speed-dating competition.

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Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock Cover Bieber for ICE OUT Benefit

Contra-ICE Vol. 1 includes unreleased music from over 30 artists, such as Tom Morello, Jello Biafra, and Fred Armisen. Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock Cover Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You” for ICE OUT Be

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Jeremy Strong's Method Acting as Mark Zuckerberg

The actor only talked like the tech founder during the movie's production, even off set. Jeremy Strong Went Full Method as Mark Zuckerberg While Filming The Social Reckoning Liz Shannon Miller

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Brian May on Solar Eclipse Viewing

"It's a unique experience because you feel that you know where you are in space"

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K-Beauty Popular Among K-Pop Fans

K-beauty has plenty of viral-worthy products to try, including an $18 sunscreen and a $25 cushion foundation that BTS has put on our radar.

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12 Korean Beauty Brands Endorsed by K-Pop Stars and Skincare Junkies Alike

K-beauty has plenty of viral-worthy products to try, including an $18 sunscreen and a $25 cushion foundation that BTS has put on our radar.

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Jeremy Strong Went Full Method as Mark Zuckerberg While Filming The Social Reckoning

The actor only talked like the tech founder during the movie's production, even off set. Jeremy Strong Went Full Method as Mark Zuckerberg While Filming The Social Reckoning Liz Shannon Miller

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Beatport Draws a Line on AI Music

Electronic music has always moved fast because producers keep finding new machines to bend. That history is part of why the AI conversation in dance music gets complicated so quickly. Drum machines, samplers, synths, DAWs, plug-ins, and generative processes have all changed what “making a tra

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Fender Updates Vintage-Inspired Guitar Series

More finish options for the American Vintage II series and, my oh my, that rosewood 'board '61 Strat looks good in Surf Green

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Fender refreshes the vintage-inspired US models that offer “a near 1:1 comparison with their original predecessors” – adding classic finishes from the paint room

More finish options for the American Vintage II series and, my oh my, that rosewood 'board '61 Strat looks good in Surf Green

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Rihanna Visits Childhood Neighborhood in Barbados with Children

The singer has been in her home country of Barbados for Carnival and she shared a glimpse of where she grew up with her children.

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Rihanna Takes Kids RZA, Riot and Rocki To Visit ‘Rihanna Drive’ in Barbados: ‘Trippy How Life Works’

The singer has been in her home country of Barbados for Carnival and she shared a glimpse of where she grew up with her children.

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Sombr and Dijon ripped up the rulebook on day one at Sziget Festival 2026

In partnership with Sziget Festival Words: Jordan Bassett and Rhian Daly Not for nothing is Sziget Festival held on a stretch of land dubbed ‘The Island of Freedom’. This is truly a place in which to get lost. Punters access the island via a bridge adorned with colourful bird sculptures, only to be

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inMusic closes Native Instruments’ UK office amid leadership changes

A representative for inMusic told MusicRadar: "We are simplifying our organizational and legal structure, including Native Instruments UK"

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Ejae Blames Vocal Errors at BAFTAs on Leonardo DiCaprio

The star also reflected on the success of the animated Netflix hit

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star Ejae says Leonardo DiCaprio was reason for vocal mistakes at BAFTAs: “He made me so nervous”

The star also reflected on the success of the animated Netflix hit