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Ed Kelce Is ‘Super Excited’ to Watch Son Travis Kelce Marry Taylor Swift: She’s ‘Truly the Girl Next Door’

The tight end's father also shared how he thinks the pop star is like his other daughter-in-law, Kylie.

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Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi & Alysa Liu Lead 2026 ESPYS Nominations: Full List

The ESPYS return to NYC in July.

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Fugazi Have “Nothing To Do With” Vans Sneaker Collab Sporting Band’s Name

The punk-aligned shoe company collaborated with a luxury streetwear brand bearing the same name as the iconic post-hardcore band. Fugazi Have “Nothing To Do With” Vans Sneaker Collab Sporting Band’s Name Langdon Hickman

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Danny Ocean, Lasso & More Use Social Media to Spread Word for Help After Venezuela Quakes: ‘My Heart Is Broken’

Venezuelan artists are trying to help from afar after devastating earthquakes struck the country June 24.

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Danny Ocean, Lasso & More Use Social Media to Spread Word for Help After Venezuela Quakes: ‘My Heart Is Shattered’

Venezuelan artists are trying to help from afar after devastating earthquakes struck the country June 24.

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Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dead at 84

A memorial concert supporting Peacebuilders Canada will be held in his honor.

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Elevatio Tech and Culture Focuses on Community Building

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

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Gorillaz Announce New York Exhibition

The career-spanning exhibit lands in Brooklyn this September. Gorillaz Announce House of Kong Exhibition in New York Chris Coplan

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Mel Brooks' 100th Birthday Celebration

We celebrate the comedy legend's 100th birthday by revisiting the most memorable lines of his movies. 20 Mel Brooks Movie Quotes You Say All the Time Kiana Fitzgerald

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Hayley Williams live in Manchester

Manchester Academy, June 23, 2026: Swapping the arenas she’s typically used to for much smaller venues, Williams puts community and connection front and centre

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Watch Lainey Wilson & Tim McGraw Team Up for a Striking Duet During CMA Fest TV Special

CMA Fest Presented BY SoFI airs June 25 on ABC and the following day on Hulu.

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What’s the difference between distortion and saturation? Here’s how you can get the best dirt for your sound

Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics

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Hayley Williams live in Manchester: Paramore star balances joy and rage at intimate UK show

Manchester Academy, June 23, 2026: Swapping the arenas she’s typically used to for much smaller venues, Williams puts community and connection front and centre

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20 Mel Brooks Movie Quotes You Say All the Time

We celebrate the comedy legend's 100th birthday by revisiting the most memorable lines of his movies. 20 Mel Brooks Movie Quotes You Say All the Time Kiana Fitzgerald

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Member Feature: Elevatio Tech and Culture

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 collectives, venues and artists across Madrid’s electronic music ecosystem. The post Member Feature:

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After the Taylor Swift T-shirt controversy, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett says “right now, songwriting and pop music is crap”

"Sorry for all you pop fans out there"

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Arab artists gain global recognition at World Cup 2026

The growing presence of Arab artists at the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects a musical movement that has been building for years.

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Gorillaz Announce House of Kong Exhibition in New York

The career-spanning exhibit lands in Brooklyn this September. Gorillaz Announce House of Kong Exhibition in New York Chris Coplan

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Music Technology UK relaunches FemTUK and aims to increase number of female founders

Music Technology UK (MTUK), the trade association for the UK’s Music Tech sector, recently relaunched FemTUK, its community supporting female founders and aspiring founders in Music Tech. It’s now appointed Sarah Jones, who has previously worked at Songkick and the BBC, as FemTUK’s Chair. Her appoin

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Brian Eno, Coldplay, Massive Attack and others join over 200 artists calling for Fossil Fuel Treaty

More than 200 artists, including musicians, actors, filmmakers, photographers and performers, have added their names to an open letter calling on world leaders to support a Fossil Fuel Treaty that would result in a global transition away from fossil fuels. Music artists who have signed the letter in