01 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 13
Why Tour Merch Is Becoming More Valuable Than Music Streams
Forget platinum plaques—these days, it’s the merch table that’s fueling the grind. In 2025, artists are making more money…
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LEAD STORY • Oct 13, 2025
Two Men Charged in Prison Killing of Former Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins
Two men have been formally charged in connection with the prison killing of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, who died after a violent stabbing at HMP Wakefield, one of the UK’s highest-security prisons. Rashid…
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 13
AI Rappers and Virtual Artists: The Future of Hip-Hop or a Gimmick?
The music industry has always thrived on reinvention—but the latest disruptor isn’t human. From algorithm-generated beats to fully virtual…
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03 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 12
Cardi B Presses Pause, Not Backspace, on BIA Diss: A Power Move in Disguise
Cardi B’s decision to delay the release of her music video for “Pretty & Petty” — a diss track…
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04 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 12
Disturbed Show Canceled in Brussels: How the Israeli Government’s Actions Are Killing Cultural Bridges
Another stage goes silent — not because of ticket sales, health codes, or logistics, but because of politics. The…
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05 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 12
Lostprophets Frontman Ian Watkins Dead at 48 Following Prison Stabbing
October 12, 2025 – Ian Watkins, the former frontman of the Welsh alt-rock band Lostprophets, has died at the…
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06 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 12
Pussy Riot and the New Russian “Extremist Search” Law: When Protest Becomes a Crime
More than a decade after storming Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior with a burst of neon balaclavas and…
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07 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 12
No Doubt Reunites for 2026 Las Vegas Residency at the Sphere
After more than a decade away from the stage, No Doubt is officially back — and they’re doing it…
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08 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 12
Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart Tease New Music Together
In a moment that feels straight out of classic rock history, Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones has revealed…
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Demi Lovato Taps Omar Apollo and Kim Petras to Unveil ‘It’s Not That Deep’ Track List
Singer also debuted makeout session-packed video for “Kiss”
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The Weeknd Enlists Gaspar Noé and His Blinding Lights for Surreal ‘Big Sleep’ Music Video
The director brings his signature strobe effect to the visual for the Giorgio Moroder-featuring track
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Dua Lipa Says Singing With Gwen Stefani Was a ‘Childhood Dream Come True’
Singer also reflects on how making Radical Optimism helped her find love — and teases DL4
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Dua Lipa Wants HIV ‘Completely Eradicated’: Sex ‘Should Be Fun and Safe’
Lipa performed "Houdini" with drag queens to celebrate Mistr's National PrEP Day
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Billie Eilish Grabbed and Pulled by Fan During Miami Concert
The musician appeared to be unharmed after the incident, which occurred while she was leaving the stage and exchanging…
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Rachel Chinouriri Falls in Love Again and Again With Madonna, Charli XCX, and Herself
On the latest installment of Rolling Stone's Song Shuffle, the British singer-songwriter shares advice for navigating romance, her dream…
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Madonna to Share ‘Untold Chapter’ of ‘Bedtime Stories’ With New EP
Belated 30th anniversary release features remixes, alternate versions, and demos from 1994 album, including unreleased “Right on Time”
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Dua Lipa Brings Out Gwen Stefani for ‘Don’t Speak’ Duet: ‘You Lucky F-ckers!’
“I wanted to dive into one of my personal heroes. One of my favorite artists, and who I grew…
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Slash Says New Guns N’ Roses Album Is ‘Coming’: ‘Everybody Is Thinking About It’
While the band’s lead guitarist teased new music, he stopped short of offering a release date
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See PinkPantheress Cover Charli XCX’s ‘Apple’ for BBC Live Lounge
Singer takes on Brat standout before releasing Fancy Some More? remix album this Friday
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Taylor Swift Breaks Adele’s First-Week Sales Record for ‘25’ With ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Billboard reports that Showgirl has already earned 3.5 million equivalent album units, surpassing Adele’s record-setting 3.482 million units for…
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Dua Lipa Dances ‘All Night Long’ With Special Guest Lionel Richie at L.A. Show
Richie joins the roster of artists who have made surprise appearances during the city-specific homage section of the pop…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Are Born to Be ‘Golden’ on ‘Fallon’
Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — the singing voices of Huntr/x — made their first televised appearance on…
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Mark Ronson on How an Aaliyah Song ‘F-cked Everybody’s Head Up’
“The bass was shaking, the crickets were singing, and then she comes in singing,” Ronson said of Aaliyah’s “One…
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Jay Som Taps Hayley Williams for ‘Past Lives’ Collab: ‘She Uplifts the People Around Her’
“We’re all so lucky to witness her talent and live on the same timeline as her,” said Som, who’s…
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