Culture & Society
Albert Mazibuko, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Member, Dies at 77
He was part of the group for over five decades, and helped them win five Grammys and secure the first gold-selling album in Africa
Daddy Yankee Named Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year
The Puerto Rican artist will be honored during Latin Grammys week at a special gala held Nov. 11 in Las Vegas.
Two amicus briefs weigh in for UMG in its battle with Drake
Last week we reported on Universal Music Group’s sharp response to Drake appealing the dismissal of his ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit against the major label. Now it has some backup. The Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression at Yale Law School and a group of other social scientists and
Impala has mixed feelings about WMG’s acquisition of Revelator
We wondered what independent music bodies would make of Warner Music Group’s announcement last week that it is buying B2B firm Revelator, whose services are used by a number of indie artists. Now European body Impala has offered its response, with mixed feelings on what the acquisition represents, a
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s “wise elder” Albert Mazibuko dies, aged 77: “What a legend, he and his group took the world by storm”
He was part of the group for over five decades, and helped them win five Grammys and secure the first gold-selling album in Africa
Festival Republic boss defends booking Ye for Wireless Festival
The Wireless Festival is due to take place in London from 10-12 July, with Ye (formerly Kanye West) booked to headline all three nights – following a similar single-headliner tactic with Drake last year. Will it take place, though? Ye’s recent history of anti-semitic statements and pro-Nazi stunts h
Dewey actor Erik Per Sullivan rejected “buckets of money” to return for ‘Malcom In The Middle’ reboot
The sitcom's revival arrives April 10
The Story Behind Aqua's "Barbie Girl"
“We never had the urge to be credible – it’s just not us!”
James Gadson, Drummer, Dies at 86
Legendary funk, soul and disco drummer has died, aged 86
“The beat goes on, but the pocket will never be the same": Bandmates, friends and stars pay tribute to James Gadson
Legendary funk, soul and disco drummer has died, aged 86
The Story Behind Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl’
“We never had the urge to be credible – it’s just not us!”
‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ to Leave Xbox Game Pass
It was only added back to the subscription service last year
David Schwimmer Criticizes Kanye West’s Festival Booking
The rapper's appearance at the London festival has been condemned due to his history of anti-Semitism
Jack White Joins Coachella 2026 Line-up
The White Stripes icon joins Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and more on the bill, and will play a 45-minute set on Saturday afternoon
Lil Nas X Assault Charges May Be Dropped Following Mental Health Program Completion
He previously faced up to five years in prison due to the three charges of police battery and a resisting arrest charge
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Ravyn Lenae Releases Two New Songs, “Bobby” and “Reputation”
The R&B singer’s latest releases arrive with their own music videos (and one Dominic Fike feature)
Lil Nas X assault charges to be dropped if he completes mental health program
He previously faced up to five years in prison due to the three charges of police battery and a resisting arrest charge
Coachella 2026 share set times – with Jack White as surprise last-minute line-up addition – and how to watch online
The White Stripes icon joins Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and more on the bill, and will play a 45-minute set on Saturday afternoon
David Schwimmer hits out at Wireless for booking “hate-mongering bigot” Kanye West: “I believe in forgiveness, but it takes much more than this”
The rapper's appearance at the London festival has been condemned due to his history of anti-Semitism
‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ is leaving Xbox Game Pass this month
It was only added back to the subscription service last year