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Katy Perry Says She ‘Finally’ Feels ‘Whole’ Thanks to ‘Love of My Life’ Justin Trudeau

The pop star added she feels "very anchored" by her partner.

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Geese & Oklou Win Big at 2026 Libera Awards: Full Winners List

Nettwerk Music Group co-founders Terry McBride & Mark Jowett received lifetime achievement awards.

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Chat Pile Prep New Album Who Loves the Sun

Take a trip to a macabre barbershop in the “Deep Blue” video

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227 collecting societies call on French lawmakers to “lead the way” in protecting creators in the AI era by passing the Darcos Bill

French politicians are considering a change to the law that would mean it was assumed a generative AI company had made use of any one existing work when training its model unless it could demonstrate otherwise. 227 creator collecting societies around the world have now backed that proposed new law

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Chat Pile Prep New Album Who Loves the Sun

Take a trip to a macabre barbershop in the “Deep Blue” video

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Geese & Oklou Win Big at 2026 Libera Awards: Full Winners List

Nettwerk Music Group co-founders Terry McBride & Mark Jowett received lifetime achievement awards.

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A Timeline of Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau’s Relationship

California girls, eh?

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Katy Perry Says She ‘Finally’ Feels ‘Whole’ Thanks to ‘Love of My Life’ Justin Trudeau

The pop star added she feels "very anchored" by her partner.

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Bill Maher to Receive Mark Twain Prize

Maher will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center later this month. Jay Leno, Stephen A. Smith, Louis C.K. to Lead Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize Ceremony Eddie F

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Fontaines D.C. Mourn Manager Trevor Dietz

"He cared passionately for us and for what was fair and right in the wider world. He was fearless in his beliefs. We will miss him always"

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Fontaines D.C. Mourns Death of Manager Trevor Dietz

The Irish band called him the "sixth member" of the group in a tribute.

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Jay-Z announces huge shows in Paris and Los Angeles to “celebrate legacy”

The rapper recently made his return to the stage, and is currently celebrating 30 years of debut album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and 25 years of sixth album ‘The Blueprint’

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‘Zelda’, ‘Kingdom Hearts 4’ and all the big announcements from Nintendo’s June Direct

'Deltarune', 'Final Fantasy' but no 'Mario'

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“One of the most creative, out-of-the-box things we have done in a while”: PRS Guitars just made a signature guitar for an anime character

The limited edition SE Rock lady is inspired by the guitar played by Lily in the hit anime Rock Is A Lady's Modesty

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Jay Leno, Stephen A. Smith, Louis C.K. to Lead Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize Ceremony

Maher will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center later this month. Jay Leno, Stephen A. Smith, Louis C.K. to Lead Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize Ceremony Eddie Fu

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Fontaines D.C. ‘Utterly Heartbroken’ by Death of Longtime Manager Trevor Dietz

The Irish band called him the "sixth member" of the group in a tribute.

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Fontaines D.C. pay tribute after death of manager and “the sixth member of the band” Trevor Dietz

"He cared passionately for us and for what was fair and right in the wider world. He was fearless in his beliefs. We will miss him always"

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The Story Behind Dire Straits' Classic Song

"It’s not to do with gear, it’s all to do with the way the brain sends signals to his fingers – that’s what makes Mark so special"

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Questionable Music Marketing Tactics Through The Decades

We shine a light on the music industry’s dubious marketing history and the shady activities artists, managers, labels and more have indulged in to find an audience…

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“If 100 people think your song sucks, they will create 200 people who think your song is awesome”: Questionable music marketing didn't begin with the recent Geese scandal - it's been going on for decades

We shine a light on the music industry’s dubious marketing history and the shady activities artists, managers, labels and more have indulged in to find an audience…