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Pitchfork and GQ Designer Chris Panicker Receives 2026 ASME Next Award

An award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors to honor outstanding achievement by early-career journalists

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Alabama Shakes Release New Protest Song "American Dream"

Brittany Howard’s lyrics reference gun violence, abortion rights, and Donald Trump’s White House renovations

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Doja Cat goes viral after refusing to play ‘Roblox’: “I’m a 30-year-old woman”

“You know who really loves 'Roblox'? Little kids”

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“I began writing a song in my head about the drudgery of being an astronaut. An entire verse fell out of my mind and onto the page”: The classic song that transformed Elton John into a global superstar

“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”

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Chris Panicker Wins 2026 ASME Next Award

An award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors to honor outstanding achievement by early-career journalists

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Alabama Shakes Release New Protest Song "American Dream"

Brittany Howard’s lyrics reference gun violence, abortion rights, and Donald Trump’s White House renovations

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Bryan Cranston defends ‘Breaking Bad’ wife Skyler after fan backlash

"She’s pregnant, he’s making crystal methamphetamine and people have died. And she’s the bitch?"

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“Let It Happen is prog in its purest form. I stand by that one as decidedly progressive”: The inventive music theory of one of Tame Impala’s most dazzling songs

We peer into the inner musical workings of one of Kevin Parker’s finest moments

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Violet Grohl: “I don’t like male musicians my age. I don’t care. They have attitude problems”

"It’s time that they sit down, be quiet and play their music"

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Britney Spears enters rehab after DUI arrest

She was arrested last month suspected “driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol”, and is expected to appear in court in May

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Chris Panicker Receives ASME Next Award

An award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors to honor outstanding achievement by early-career journalists

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Alabama Shakes Release Protest Song "American Dream"

Brittany Howard’s lyrics reference gun violence, abortion rights, and Donald Trump’s White House renovations

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Bruce Springsteen's "Purple Rain" Tribute

The Boss, the E Street Band, and guest Tom Morello saluted Prince at their Minneapolis tour opener last week

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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ team blackmailed by hackers: “Pay or leak”

Rockstar Games has confirmed a “limited amount” of data has been stolen

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Here’s what went down at Karol G’s historic Coachella 2026 headline set – featuring Becky G, new material with Cigarettes After Sex and more

"This is about my Latinos who have been struggling in this country lately,” she said during last night's set. “We stand for them, I stand for my Latina community" The post Here’s what went down at Karol G’s historic Coachella 2026 headline set – featuring Becky G, new material with Cigarettes After

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‘Euphoria’ season three pays tribute to Angus Cloud and Eric Dane

The stars have passed away since the last season aired

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Pitchfork Designer Chris Panicker Receives ASME Next Award

An award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors to honor outstanding achievement by early-career journalists

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Alabama Shakes Release Protest Song "American Dream"

Brittany Howard’s lyrics reference gun violence, abortion rights, and Donald Trump’s White House renovations

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Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja among more than 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest

He described the group's efforts as "highly patriotic" before his arrest, saying they were "protecting our country from getting involved in serious war crimes and breaking international law" The post Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja among more than 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest appeared f

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It’s feelings first in Flowerovlove’s pop fantasy: “I’ve always desired more. I’m a dreamer”

Staying earnest in an era obsessed with detachment, the London singer-songwriter makes sunny, smart songs for the lovergirls