01 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 14
Conan Gray Gets His Heart Broken in ‘Vodka Cranberry’ Video
Gray's "This Song" love story takes a sad turn in the new single's video
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Kid Cudi Drops New Song ‘Grave’ From Upcoming Album ‘Free’
After releasing latest single, rapper also revealed he recently married his longtime girlfriend Lola Abecassis Sartore
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 14
See a First Look at the FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show Stage
Doja Cat, J Balvin, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly will play a 15-minute show for Global Citizen from the newly…
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Björk Sets Physical Release for ‘Cornucopia: Live’ Concert Film
Following five-year journey from stage to screen, live album will arrive on Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl in October
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See Clipse Go Hard With Six-Song ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert
Pusha T and Malice showcase new Let God Sort Em Out songs and revisit past classics during NPR visit
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Justin Bieber Addresses Rumors of Marriage Struggles on New Album ‘Swag’: ‘I Ain’t Walking Away’
Bieber’s seventh album, Swag, squashes all concerns about the health of his marriage
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Beyoncé Brings ‘16 Carriages’ Back to Cowboy Carter Tour — But With a New Ride
Weeks after her red Cadillac suffered a viral malfunction, the singer resumes performing the track on a golden horse
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Yungblud Postpones Two Shows to Treat Tonsillitis Flare-Up
The musician promised his gigs in Dundee, Scotland, and Liverpool would be rescheduled
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Billy Joel Details How ‘Music Saved My Life’ in ‘And So It Goes’ Documentary Trailer
Billy Joel: And So It Goes will premiere in two parts on HBO on July 18 and 25 with…
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Billy Joel Details How ‘Music Saved My Life’ in ‘And So It Goes’ Documentary Trailer
Billy Joel: And So It Goes will premiere in two parts on HBO on July 18 and 25 with…
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Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Two More Charges in London Assault Case
The singer allegedly attacked a producer with a tequila bottle at a nightclub in 2023
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11 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
Experts Only Festival NYC Is the Industry’s Coolest Open Secret
If you know, you know—and if you don’t, it’s time to catch up. Experts Only Festival, quietly making waves…
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12 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
Wet Leg Is Trending Again! Here’s Why the Indie Scene Still Can’t Get Enough
Wet Leg is back in the conversation — and not by accident. The Isle of Wight duo, known for…
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13 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
When Star Power Speaks: Why Kylie Kelce Says Taylor Swift Is a “Cheat Code”
In a recent episode of her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, Kylie Kelce sat down with none other than Ed…
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14 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
When Celebrities Fall: What the Music Industry Can Learn from Gervonta Davis’s Public Crash
In a world where celebrity visibility is currency, moments of personal collapse ripple fast — and wide. Boxer Gervonta…
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15 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
Katseye Tickets Are Blowing Up! Here’s Why Everyone Wants In on the Beautiful Chaos Tour
The buzz is real: Katseye, the global girl group sensation born from the HYBE and Geffen Records project The…
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16 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
How Stars Like Karun Nair Could Help Break Indie Artists
In India, cricket isn’t just a sport — it’s a cultural force. Millions tune in, cheer, follow, and emulate…
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17 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
What Musicians Can Learn from Nate Bargatze’s Rise in Comedy
Nate Bargatze, the deadpan Tennessee comedian with a clean delivery and everyman charm, is officially stepping into the mainstream…
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18 / MUSIC NEWS • Jul 11
“He Ain’t Walking Away”: Justin Bieber’s Most Vulnerable Track
Justin Bieber has never been shy about wearing his heart on his sleeve—but with the release of his surprise…
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Deftones Announce First Album in Five Years, Drop New Song
The group celebrated their upcoming LP, Private Music, with new single "my mind is a mountain"
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Hear MJ Lenderman Cover Jason Molina for Upcoming ‘I Will Swim to You’ Tribute Album
Teen Suicide, Advance Base, Hand Habits, and Sun June also cover Molina songs for the record
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Yungblud’s Legacy-Grappling Documentary ‘Are You Ready, Boy?’ Is Heading to Theaters
“I wanted to make a film that truly documents where we are right now, at this moment, around the…
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Lawsuit Over Karol G, Tiësto Song Dismissed, Judge Blasts ‘Expert’ for Misidentified Chords
The Cuban-American songwriter who brought the lawsuit relied on a musicologist whose report lacked “intellectual rigor,” a judge ruled
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Is Paul McCartney Announcing a Tour? Signs Point to Yes
“Got Back in 2025” reads a photo of a guitar pick in his Instagram Stories
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