01 / MUSIC NEWS • Aug 2
Chappell Roan Finally Releases Long-Awaited Ballad ‘The Subway’
The song’s surreal music video was shot on location in New York City
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Halsey to Share Unreleased Demos and Rarities on ‘Badlands’ 10th Anniversary Reissue
The musician is also prepping a first vinyl release for her 2020 live album
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Aug 2
Watch Reneé Rapp’s Broadway-Ready Performance of ‘Shy’ on Colbert
The singer’s new LP, Bite Me, is out today
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Madonna Rereleases ‘Dress You Up’ for Single’s 40th Anniversary
The upbeat song appeared on the singer’s 1985 effort, Like a Virgin
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Gracie Abrams Taps Robyn to Duet ‘Dancing on My Own’ at Lollapalooza
Abrams previously covered Robyn's beloved track at Osheaga Festival in 2022
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Rema Drops New Single ‘Kelebu,’ With $10,000 Dance Challenge
When teasing his third release of 2025, Rema asked fans to create some easy steps to the song for…
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Justin Timberlake Reveals ‘Debilitating’ Lyme Disease Diagnosis
In a lengthy post-tour reflection, Timberlake reveals that he considered ending his tour early
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Hear Elton John Duet With Spinal Tap on ‘Stonehenge’
The re-recording is the first single from a new album — also featuring Paul McCartney — that accompanies Spinal Tap II:…
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Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Files Appeal to Dismiss Charges
Duane “Keffe D” Davis appeals to Nevada Supreme Court after lower court upheld charges
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Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Thanks Ozzy Osbourne for His ‘Heart and Soul’
The bassist recalled the various ways Osbourne shaped and influenced his life and career, calling him a “conduit” and…
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Kesha Fights Back Tears While Performing ‘Happy’ at Ohio Show
Singer is in the midst of her headlining Tits Out Tour across the United States
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Zakk Wylde Honors ‘Older Brother’ Ozzy Osbourne: ‘He Was So Easy to Get Along With’
Osbourne’s longtime guitarist also shared the final text message he received from the late metal legend after his “Back…
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OMG Girlz Announce First Tour ‘the Name Stays’ Following Tiny, T.I.’s Legal Battle With Doll Company
“We always planned on making music together again,” the trio says as T.I. and Tiny try again for punitive…
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Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession Will March Through the Streets of Birmingham
The event will take place on Wednesday, culminating at Black Sabbath bridge and bench, and featuring music from a…
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Jonas Brothers Explain Why Band Break Up ‘Needed to Happen’: ‘We Were Having Such a Difficult Time’
The trio are preparing to launch an extensive tour in celebration of 20 years together as a band, but…
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Seventeen Will Bring ‘New_’ Tour to U.S. Amid Four Members’ Military Service
K-Pop group will bring the run for nine dates, as Woozi, Jeonghan, and Hoshi complete their mandatory service
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Demi Lovato Sets Release Date for Dance-Pop Album’s First Single, ‘Fast’
Sources told Rolling Stone last week that the singer was bringing “love, joy, and newfound confidence” into the new…
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Regina Spektor Confronts Pro-Palestine Protesters at Concert: ‘You’re Just Yelling at a Jew’
The protestors disrupted singer’s show in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend
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Charli XCX and George Daniel Sport Sunglasses and Cigarettes in Chic Wedding Photos
The singer married the 1975 drummer in an intimate private ceremony last week
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Taylor Swift Declares ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ a ‘Must Watch’ — Which Happens to Star Travis Kelce
“Travis is such a gentle, nice guy, and funny as hell,” Adam Sandler previously said about Kelce in the…
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Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane Ordered to Pay Rape Accuser $1.9 Million
Kristina Sarhadi came forward in July 2023 to accuse the feminist punk-rock frontman of sexual assaulting her in 2010
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Astronomer HR Exec in Viral Coldplay Concert Video Resigns
Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron now no longer work at the tech company following their jumbotron drama
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Sia and Cypress Hill Join Forces for LAFC Anthem, ‘Street x Street’
DJ Flict produced the powerful track set to be played at BMO Stadium for the rest of the season
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Tame Impala Preview Their Rave Era With New Song ‘End of Summer’
Kevin Parker and company return with first single in two years, a glimpse into the sound on the follow-up…
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