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TLC’s Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas Denies Supporting Donald Trump Agenda: ‘I Am Not MAGA’

Sunday's (March 29) statement came after reports that the "No Scrubs" group member allegedly donated to and supported Trump's 2024 campaign and disparaged Michelle Obama.

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Argos sees social spike from Kurupt FM-soundtracked campaign

UK retailer Argos may not seem like it has an obvious link to rave culture. However, its social-media ‘Stockroom’ campaign late last year was an amusing take on Boiler Room-style DJ sets. Stats now suggest that it performed well. The retailer worked with agency Billion Dollar Boy and music-licensing

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‘The Pitt’ star Sepideh Moafi refused to change her name to make herself “universally palatable”

"It felt like they needed me to be someone different in order to work or to sell something"

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Scott Mills Departs BBC Radio 2 Amid Allegations

The British broadcaster made the shock announcement on Monday (March 30)

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Empress Of’s Song “Dream House” Was Inspired by Wildfire Devastation

Written after Lorely Rodriguez’s home was destroyed in the California wildfires

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U.K.’s Beyond The Music Conference Confirms New Location and Dates for 2026 Edition

The conference will return in 2026 for its third edition.

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Scott Mills Fired From BBC Radio 2 Following ‘Personal Conduct’ Allegations

The British broadcaster made the shock announcement on Monday (March 30)

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Juno Awards 2026 Best Moments: Joni Mitchell Sings, Rush Reunites, Drake Pays Tribute to Nelly Furtado

Daniel Caesar, Cameron Whitcomb, The Beaches and bbno$ were the big winners on the March 29 broadcast.

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‘Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ remake and brand new ‘Star Fox’ reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year

Still no 3D Mario though

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Black Label Society Releases "Ozzy's Song" Tribute to Zakk Wylde's Friend

The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman

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Ross "The Boss" Friedman, Guitarist for Dictators and Manowar, Dies at 72

The rock icon had recently revealed a battle with ALS. Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Legendary Dictators and Manowar Guitarist, Dead at 72 Spencer Kaufman

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Sony Increases PS5 Price by £90 Amid Economic Pressures

Sony has confirmed a £90 price hike due to the "continued pressures in the global economic landscape”

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Empress Of’s New Song “Dream House”

Written after Lorely Rodriguez’s home was destroyed in the California wildfires

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Jamie Dornan likes to collect rocks that look like potatoes: “This isn’t a joke”

"God knows, I wish it was," the star joked

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PlayStation fans furious as PS5 gets more expensive, five years after it launched

Sony has confirmed a £90 price hike due to the "continued pressures in the global economic landscape”

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Black Label Society releases "Ozzy's Song"

The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman

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Melissa Auf der Maur on not being allowed to join Elastica

“When Elastica came out with that British post-punk attitude combined with pop catchiness, they were an exciting anomaly”

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Empress Of’s “Dream House” Inspired by Home Loss

Written after Lorely Rodriguez’s home was destroyed in the California wildfires

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Melissa Auf der Maur on not being allowed to join Elastica: “It was not cool I had to say no”

“When Elastica came out with that British post-punk attitude combined with pop catchiness, they were an exciting anomaly”

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Girl Scout’s indie-rock sound

Mingling humour and heart, the Swedish trio make infectious, relatable songs you can’t help but fall in love with