01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 20
CEO Caught at Coldplay Concert Placed on Leave Awaiting ‘Formal Investigation’
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s chief human resources officer, Kristin Cabot were caught on the jumbotron in…
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LEAD STORY • Jul 21, 2025
50 Cent’s Publishing Company Sues His Ex-Girlfriend Over Videos With Relationship Claims
G-Unit Books is seeking at least $1 million in damages, claiming Shaniqua Tompkins violated a life rights agreement
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 20
Katseye Enrolls at Monster High for Reimagined ‘Fright Song’
The girls bring their cultural folklore to life in a reimagining of Monster High’s iconic anthem, complete with fierce…
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Police End Investigation Into Kneecap’s Glastonbury Performance
The Irish rap trio called called the investigation, since dropped, “political policing intimidation”
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Alan Bergman, Award-Winning Songwriter Behind ‘The Way We Were,’ Dead at 99
The lyricist racked up a myriad of accolades in a songwriting duo with his wife Marilyn Bergman, who died…
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Ozzy Osbourne Will Take His ‘Final Bow’ With ‘Back to the Beginning’ Concert Film
The film capturing Black Sabbath singer's 10-hour farewell event in Birmingham, England will release in theaters in early 2026
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Robbie Williams Previews New Album With Anthemic Single ‘Spies’
The British musician will unveil his 13th LP, Britpop, in October
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Massive Attack Launch Alliance for Musicians Facing ‘Intimidations From Within Our Industry’ for Supporting Gaza
Kneecap, Brian Eno, Garbage, and Fontaines D.C. are also supporting the effort
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Saweetie Has Announced Yet Another EP, Shares New Song ‘Boffum’
Hella Pressure, the musician's fifth extended play project, will arrive Aug. 1
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09 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 18
Ariana Grande Is Headed to Seussville — But She’s Not Leaving Music Behind
Ariana Grande is proving, once again, that she can do it all. Earlier this week, the pop powerhouse announced…
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Bonnaroo to Return in 2026 With Some Changes to Avoid Weather-Related Cancellations
Campsites prone to flooding won't be used, and "adding more drainage and reinforcing primary water runoff pathways" is also…
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Anohni and the Johnsons Embrace Existentialism for NPR Tiny Desk Debut
The musician performed "Why Am I Alive Now," "Hopelessness," and "It Must Change"
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That Spicy Oasis Doc You Heard About? No Such Thing
Reports on the existence of a tell-all band doc are overstated, according to its creator.
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FKA Twigs Does It ‘Perfectly’ in Dynamic New Video
The single marks the musician’s first new music since her album Eusexua arrived in January
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Jane’s Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell for Assault, Battery Over Onstage Fight
The complaint also accuses Farrell of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of…
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Teenager Accused of Plotting Knife Attack at First Oasis Reunion Gig
The unnamed suspect reportedly wanted to carry out an attack similar to the one that left three young girls…
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Eliza McLamb Just Released Another Damn Good Single — And Has a New Album on the Way
The slow-burning charmer "Like the Boys" is the first taste of Good Story
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Margo Price Pays Homage to Bob Dylan in ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ Video
In a nod to the groundbreaking "Subterranean Homesick Blues" video, Price takes lyric cue cards to a strip mall, a…
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Finneas and Ashe Announce ‘An Evening With the Favors’ Tour
The pair will perform in Austin, New York, Los Angeles, and more in support of their debut collaborative album…
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Saul Williams, Carlos Niño Announce Collaborative LP, Fall Tour Dates
The duo previewed the forthcoming album with a largely-improvised song titled “Sound Then Words"
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Lewis Capaldi Showcases Uplifting Single ‘Survive’ on ‘Fallon’
The musician also spoke about his surprise return to Glastonbury in June, calling it “the best day of my…
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Watch ‘Survivor’ Icon Parvati Shallow Go Hardcore Punk With Ben Katzman in Debut Song
“Nice Girls Don’t Win,” Shallow’s debut memoir, gets a shred-heavy reimagining via Katzman’s new Wayne’s World-meets-reality podcast
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Nikki Sixx Says ‘Health Issues’ Kept Mötley Crüe From Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Show
“I work HARD and I’m not interested in dying form work and BS STRESS,” the bassist wrote after being…
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Watch Rosé Tap Bruno Mars for ‘Apt’ at Blackpink’s Los Angeles Show
The K-Pop group performed two shows at SoFi Stadium as part of their ongoing Deadline tour
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