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Warner Music Group signs new $1.645bn credit agreement with JPMorgan, refinancing existing debt

Agreement comprises a $1.295B term loan, the proceeds of which will be used to pay off WMG's existing term loan debt and related fees, and a $350M revolving credit facility Source

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The 15 Most Surprising Member Exits From K-Pop Groups

K-pop fans can feel like they're dealing with PTSD after the shock of members leaving their bandmates, especially under controversial or mysterious circumstances.

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Netflix's latest splashy miniseries 'Vladimir' is struggling for viewers

The limited series is based on the book by Julia May Jones, following a professor's affair with her younger colleague

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Kneecap's Mo Chara will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal

"Kneecap: 3. Brit Govt: 0," the band said in response

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Watch Harry Styles Bust Marcello Hernandez for Impersonating Him Ahead of 'SNL': 'Are Those My Clothes?'

The singer only left for 15 minutes to grab a treat with Kenan Thompson.

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Ye Hit With $140,000 Verdict in Malibu Mansion Construction Worker’s Injury Trial

Tony Saxon's lawyer described the outcome as a "David-vs.-Goliath" victory.

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How The Whitest Kids U' Know's Animated Space Movie Survived a Brutal Tragedy

WKUK's Zach Cregger explains the wild journey of Mars before and after the death of WKUK co-founder Trevor Moore. How The Whitest Kids U' Know's Animated Space Movie Survived a Brutal Tragedy Liz Shannon Miller

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The Furry Friends of 'Zootopia 2' Are Coming to Disney+ – Here's How to Watch the Film Online

The second film features favorites including Nick Wilde and rookie cop Judy Hopps, along with a few new faces.

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Why Britney Spears' New Mugshot Will Not Be Publicly Released

The pop star was arrested in Los Angeles County for driving under the influence on March 4.

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Katy Perry Responds to Fan Struggling With Mental Health & Money Issues on Social Media

The singer also reminded followers on Instagram, "You are the treasure you seek."

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Gordon Anderson, Promotion Executive Who Helped Power CBS Records' Golden Run, Dies at 79

From progressive FM radio in Chicago to CBS' hitmaking machine and ambitious indie ventures, Anderson's career traced the modern music business.

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Spotify dubs itself the “the $11 billion+ growth engine” in latest Loud & Clear update

Spotify has updated its Loud & Clear website with 2025 stats, including that it paid more than $11 billion into the music industry last year, with more than 1500 artists now making more than a million a year on the platform. But will the big stats help placate Spotify critics in the music community?

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Shirley Manson Says She Buried Dad “The Week Before” Beach Ball Rant

The frontwoman admitted she "should have been at home," but had promised her father she would stay on the road. Shirley Manson Says She Buried Dad “The Week Before” Beach Ball Rant Eddie Fu

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As a pro guitarist, I think Boss makes the most reliable pedals around, so with 26% off everything from the DD-8 to the Waza Metal Zone in Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale, it's time to stock up

Amazon might usually be the home of cheap guitar pedals, but the Spring Sale has unleashed a slew of savings on Boss stompboxes

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Doja Cat Says She Was Just 'Virtue Signaling' With Timothée Chalamet Callout: 'Am I Proud of It? No'

She previously dissed the actor's hot-button comment that "no one cares" about opera and ballet.

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Lily Rabe on Shrinking, Comedy, and Acting Opposite Harrison Ford: Podcast

The actress plays Ford’s daughter in the Apple TV series. Lily Rabe on Shrinking, Comedy, and Acting Opposite Harrison Ford: Podcast Kyle Meredith

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“I said, ‘Sam, I’m gonna tell you what I told Alex, which is, I don’t really play like Eddie’”: Joe Satriani says he told David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to call Nuno Bettencourt when they called about EVH tribute tour

Satch says the tribute tour got close to a show, but after it all fell through, Sammy Hagar came in with an offer he couldn’t refuse, and he needed a new amp to nail Eddie Van Halen's tone

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The Knife’s Olof Dreijer Signs to Dirty Hit, Readies Debut Solo Album

Loud Bloom arrives May 8 via the label’s electronic imprint, DH2

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Wasserman Agency rebrands to The·Team after Epstein files controversy

The rebrand follows the reveal of intimate emails between founder and former CEO Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell

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Dave Matthews Performs a Trio of Politically-Charged Songs on Colbert: Watch

Matthews ran through stirring solo renditions of "Don't Drink the Water" and the unreleased tracks "Peace on Earth" and "Making It Great." Dave Matthews Performs a Trio of Politically-Charged Songs on Colbert: Watch Paolo Ragusa