01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 26
Slipknot Mark 25th Anniversary of Debut Album With Deluxe Reissue
Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition) feature over 40 unreleased recordings, including demos, alternate mixes, and concerts from the era
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Matty Healy’s Mom Has Nothing Against Taylor Swift, But Is ‘Glad’ She’s Not Her Mother-In-Law
"It was just — it was tricky," Denise Welch said when asked about her son's relationship with Swift on Watch What Happens Live
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 26
Mariah Carey Keeps It Nice and Neat on ‘Sugar Sweet’ With Shenseea and Kehlani
Track marks the second single from Carey's long-awaited 16th album, Here for It All
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Kneecap Banned From Hungary for Posing ‘National Security Threat’
“It’s clear this is political distraction and a further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the…
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Morgan Wallen Taps Lil Wayne and Rick Ross for ‘Miami’ Remix
The song originally appeared on the country singer's latest LP, I'm the Problem
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Tyla Summer Kicks Off With ‘WWP’ Mixtape
Four-song release features two new tracks, including "Dynamite" with Wizkid
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Ethel Cain ‘Never Explored’ Romantic Relationships Until 27: ‘Love Was My Final Frontier’
"Willoughby Tucker has been my experience of what not to do in love," Hayden Anhedönia said about her upcoming…
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Frank Zappa’s ‘One Size Fits All’ to Receive 50th-Anniversary Reissue
Super Deluxe edition of 1975 prog-rock masterpiece to feature remastered LP, unreleased outtakes, a 1974 Rotterdam concert, and more
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Ozzy Osbourne Documentary ‘No Escape From Now’ Still Set for Release This Fall
Paramount+ film about singer's health issues and desire to play farewell concert will stream despite his death at age…
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Lucy Dacus Will Officiate Your Wedding on Her Upcoming Tour
"If you’ve had it in mind forever or are just recently making the decision, I will be honored to…
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George Kooymans, Guitarist for ‘Radar Love’ Rockers Golden Earring, Dead at 77
The band's co-founder died from the effects of ALS, which he was diagnosed with in 2020
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Is Chappell Roan’s Next Single ‘The Subway’ Finally Arriving Next Week?
Ads featuring the singer and promoting an Aug. 1, release pop-up in New York City
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Lizzo Gives SZA Her ‘Public Flowers’: ‘The Light Always Shines on You’
"You are beautiful from the inside all the way to ur fine ass outside," wrote Lizzo about the SOS…
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Lizzo Gives SZA Her ‘Public Flowers’: ‘The Light Always Shines on You’
"You are beautiful from the inside all the way to ur fine ass outside," wrote Lizzo about the SOS…
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Lizzo Gives SZA Her ‘Public Flowers’: ‘The Light Always Shines on You’
"You are beautiful from the inside all the way to ur fine ass outside," wrote Lizzo about the SOS…
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Lizzo Gives SZA Her ‘Public Flowers’: ‘The Light Always Shines on You’
"You are beautiful from the inside all the way to ur fine ass outside," wrote Lizzo about the SOS…
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House Republicans Want to Name the Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump
The move follows President Trump appointing himself chairman of the board for the institution, which has led to show…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Singer and Heavy Metal Pioneer, Dead at 76
The revered frontman and reality-TV star died “surrounded by love,” his family said, just weeks after a massive farewell…
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New Docuseries ‘Taylor’ Will Explore Taylor Swift’s Rise to ‘Unprecedentedly Powerful’ Star
The two-part release directed by Guy King will premiere on Channel 4 in the U.K. and contain content from…
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Deadheads Are Really Going to Love IMAX This Summer
The Grateful Dead Movie and Dead & Company's Golden Gate show will hit the big screen
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Billy Joel Gives Health Update After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: ‘It Sounds a Lot Worse Than What I’m Feeling’
"My balance sucks," Joel says of the impact his brain disorder has on him. "It's like being on a…
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The Who Begin Post-Zak Starkey Era at ‘Song Is Over’ Tour Launch
The show in Piazzola sul Brenta marked the group's first gig since they fired drummer Zak Starkey, and replaced…
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Writer and Activist Patrice Griffin Seeking Damages Against X Clan’s Brother J in Child Sex Abuse Case
Griffin has accused Brother J and two deceased members of the Nineties rap group of repeated abuse
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Katy Perry Endures Midair Malfunction as Butterfly Prop Plunges During Concert
Singer (and likely San Francisco crowd) startled after prop abruptly descends a few feet during "Roar" performance
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