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Becky G on 2026 World Cup Picks
The Mexican-American singer is in the soccer spirit.
Sony to Phase Out PlayStation Physical Discs by 2028
The company highlighted "shifting trends in consumer preference." Sony to Phase Out PlayStation Physical Discs by 2028 Eddie Fu
Music agent Maria May discusses burnout and boundaries in electronic music
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
AFEM spotlights Elena Varo's work in Madrid's electronic music scene
In this edition, we’re featuring Elena Varo, Founder of Elevatio Tech & Culture and creator of Equinoccio Sound, whose work is focused on building collaborative, community-led spaces that connect DJ c
Marc Anthony’s Stories Behind ‘Ahora Quien,’ ‘Vivir Mi Vida,’ ‘Rain Over Me’ & More | Chart History
Marc Anthony takes Billboard through his chart history of songs that built his legendary career. From early salsa breakthroughs like “Hasta Ayer” and “Y Hubo Alguien” to crossover hits including “I Need to Know,” “You Sang to Me” and “My Baby You,” Marc reflects on the moments that changed everythin
Zohran Mamdani Jokes About Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding Ahead of NYC Heat Wave
The mayor quipped that New Yorkers should follow the couple's example and stay indoors.
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System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian says “fuck you” to Netanyahu regime for “using our [Armenian] history, our genocide, our pain to their political advantage”
Israel’s Prime Minister said his country had “fulfilled a moral duty by recognising the historical truth, and rejecting attempts to deny” that the killings in WWI were a genocide The post System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian says “fuck you” to Netanyahu regime for “using our [Armenian] history, our genoc
Elevatio Tech & Culture Founder Featured
In this edition, we’re featuring Elena Varo, Founder of Elevatio Tech & Culture and creator of Equinoccio Sound, whose work is focused on building collaborative, community-led spaces that connect DJ c
Akira Yamaoka Discusses Silent Hill Soundtrack Legacy
Akira has composed the memorable soundtracks for the beloved video game series since the very beginning
Victor Willis, Frontman of Village People, Dies at 74
Initially a backup singer, Willis became the group’s core, fronting the costumed band and co-writing “Y.M.C.A.,” “In the Navy,” and “Go West”
Chris Brown Ordered to Pay $13 Million in Housekeeper Dog Attack Trial
Maria Avila was mauled by his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd in December 2020. Chris Brown Ordered to Pay $13 Million in Housekeeper Dog Attack Trial Eddie Fu
Jury Says Chris Brown Must Pay $13 Million to Housekeeper Over Dog Attack
Maria Avila was mauled by his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd in December 2020. Jury Says Chris Brown Must Pay $13 Million to Housekeeper Over Dog Attack Eddie Fu
Village People Singer Victor Willis Dies at 74
Initially a backup singer, Willis became the group’s core, fronting the costumed band and co-writing “Y.M.C.A.,” “In the Navy,” and “Go West”
“Rather than simply writing scary music, I wanted to express loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and the psychological aspects of fear”: We speak to video game horror soundtrack godfather Akira Yamaoka about the legacy of Silent Hill
Akira has composed the memorable soundtracks for the beloved video game series since the very beginning
Mick Jagger on Paul McCartney's Contribution to Rolling Stones Song
“I said to Andy, ‘Is he into this?’ Because it's really a punk tune, and it's going to go really fast," remembers Jagger
Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74
Founding singer of costumed disco band and cowriter of such classics as "Macho Man" and "In the Navy," died after a "short but aggressive illness."
Madeon Embraces Creative Risk on Victory: “The One Sin of an Artist Is to Be Boring”
After nearly seven years since Good Faith, Madeon returns with Victory, a bold new chapter that pushes far beyond his signature sound. Inspired by heartbreak, reinvention, and the desire to… The post Madeon Embraces Creative Risk on Victory: “The One Sin of an Artist Is to Be Boring” appeared first
Michael Jackson movie overtakes ‘Oppenheimer’ as biggest biopic ever… with $1 billion in sight
The film now stands as the biggest release in Lionsgate's history, ahead of 2013's "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," which grossed $865 million. Source
“He said, ‘No, no, no. Paul can do that,’ and he did it. He did exactly what was needed in like, 10 minutes”: Mick Jagger says he had to check with Andrew Watt that Paul McCartney's bass playing was "punk" enough for new Rolling Stones song Covered In You
“I said to Andy, ‘Is he into this?’ Because it's really a punk tune, and it's going to go really fast," remembers Jagger
Victor Willis, Village People Frontman & ‘YMCA’ Cowriter, Dead at 74
Founding singer of costumed disco band and cowriter of such classics as "Macho Man" and "In the Navy," died after a "short but aggressive illness."