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Lizzo’s new album fails to chart as dismal first-week sales revealed

Pop singer’s album ‘Bitch’ was met with negative reviews from critics, and has since failed to crack the Billboard 200

The Independent UK

“We were debating whether George Michael or Bon Jovi should sing it, but Carlos was like, ‘I like this guy’s voice’. Clive loved the idea of getting this older guitar player together with newer generations”: Rob Thomas explains the genius of Clive Davis

Even if everybody around him said, ‘I don’t get it,’ he would say, 'You don’t have to get it’”

MusicRadar

Banned From Leaving the USA: Jelly Roll's Net Worth Doubles to $20M Despite 40+ Arrest Criminal Record

Jelly Roll's net worth reaches $20 million in 2026, despite travel restrictions and a high-profile divorce. His rise from underground rap to country stardom highlights his resilience and talent.

International Business Times UK

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Revisiting the seven weeks in 1991 that changed music history forever

The 80s weren’t dead and the 90s hadn’t really begun. This is the story of how seven weeks of summer in 1991 belonged to rock (and not just grunge)

Louder

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found dead during welfare check in Nashville

Police say no foul play suspected

The Independent UK

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram

The Independent UK

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's Divorce Puts Multi-Million-Dollar Assets in Focus: How Tennessee Law Works

Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from Bunnie XO after nearly 10 years. We compare their net worths, from his music fortune to her podcast empire.

International Business Times UK

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“I remember when it entered the Billboard charts, when it was number one – then we had champagne in the office the whole day”: ABBA confirm that their ‘fifth member’ Gorel Hanser has died, aged 76

She had worked for the Swedish pop giants since 1969

MusicRadar

Oliver Tree Cause of Death Update: Two Helicopters Collide Over Rio Days Before His European Tour

Singer Oliver Tree died in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during his world tour. The crash killed all six aboard, sparking investigations by Brazilian authorities.

International Business Times UK

“If 100 people think your song sucks, they will create 200 people who think your song is awesome”: Questionable music marketing didn't begin with the recent Geese scandal - it's been going on for decades

We shine a light on the music industry’s dubious marketing history and the shady activities artists, managers, labels and more have indulged in to find an audience…

MusicRadar

Indian techie working at Google honours mother with Times Square billboard after years of setbacks and success

An Indian Google employee surprised his mother with a Times Square billboard, honoring her sacrifices in raising him from humble beginnings. Despite early setbacks like failing the IIT entrance exam and multiple GMAT attempts, his perseverance led to admission at Harvard and a career at Google, inspiring others to value…

The Economic Times

I dare you not to react to KFC's viscerally disgusting new billboards

Uncommon goes macro for new campaign – but you'll wish they hadn't.

Creative Bloq

John Summit thought he was 'doing pretty well' before Lollapalooza backlash

John Summit admitted dance music is a different world to mainstream pop, and he feels like he has "a lot of heads to turn" after it was announced he'll be headlining Lollapalooza.

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“It comes across as a song about peaceful love and hippie stuff, but it was a protest song”: The story of Hold My Hand, the single that launched Hootie & The Blowfish, the most unlikely mega-selling band of the 1990s

Their debut album sold 22 million

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Has Drake Ended Taylor Swift's Billboard Streak? Rapper Makes History With Nos. 1, 2 & 3 Album Takeover

Drake has made Billboard 200 history by holding the top three album spots in the same week, but the achievement also reignites rivalry with Taylor Swift, who shares the sxolo No. 1 album record and recently broke opening-week records.

The Independent UK

Drake achieves unprecedented record as his three new albums top charts

The Canadian rapper is the first artist in the history of the Billboard charts to have his albums occupy the top three positions simultaneously

International Business Times UK

How Did Rob Base Die? Real Cause of Death and Secret Battle Revealed as Music World Mourns

Rob Base, a key figure in hip-hop's mainstream breakthrough, has died at 59 after a private battle with cancer. His legacy includes the iconic track 'It Takes Two.'

The Independent UK

Influencer, her father and one-time boyfriend charged in murder-for-hire plot targeting her former boy band partner, police say

TikToker Gabbie Gonzalez tried to hire a hitman to kill her musician ex, Jack Avery, prosecutors said

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Selena Gomez Is Making One Of Her Boldest Career Pivots Yet With A Provocative New NC-17 Film

“Seems to be the obvious next role for a child actor in Hollywood…”

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Congress has an approval problem. Does it matter?

The last time Americans overwhelmingly approved of Congress, the U.S. had recently gone to war and was still reeling from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Gas prices were $1.31 a gallon and “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys was the top song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The year was 2001,…

Louder

"Freddie said, Darling, leave it to me. I believe in this." The story behind Another One Bites The Dust, Queen's best-selling single ever

"A lot of people bought the single and came to our shows thinking we were a black act"

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US First Lady Melania Trump 'hates' President Donald Trump's viral Y.M.C.A. dance moves

US First Lady Melania Trump is not a fan of her husband, President Donald Trump's iconic moves to the Village People's 1978 hit, Y.M.C.A.

MusicRadar

“I was driving and I had to pull over to the side of the road - it blew my mind. It was a shock": Brian Wilson was obsessed with Be My Baby - this is its story

The last surviving Ronette Nedra Talley Ross passed away this week

Marie Claire

Keke Palmer Might Convince Me to Ditch Neutral Eyeshadow For Good

Consider me influenced.

Marie Claire

The 11 Best 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards Red Carpet Looks Deliver Pop Stars' Top Outfits Since the Grammys

Tyla, Zara Larsson, and Teyana Taylor were best-dressed in my book.

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