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Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ Dominates Fan Poll as the Week’s Definitive New Release Ayra Starr illuminates the Empire State Building in honor of the arrival of Starrgirl, in collaboration with the Endometriosis Foundation of America. (Photo: John Nacion/Getty Images) Nigerian Afropop luminary Ayra Starr has captured the spotlight once again, as her third full-length studio endeavor,...

Proclaiming that a project has “altered everything” is a time-honored pop cliché, yet for British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean and her sophomore LP, The Art of Loving, the statement feels remarkably understated. During the midway point of her Saturday night performance in New York City, Dean paused to marvel at her meteoric ascent. Just ten months...

Noah Kahan Surprises 56,000 Fans at the Rose Bowl With Chappell Roan Duet of “California” Noah Kahan and Chappell Roan deliver a heartfelt performance of “California” at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Photo: Patrick McCormack In a mesmerizing highlight of his landmark Pasadena performance, Noah Kahan thrilled a packed Rose Bowl Stadium by...

Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Medically Induced Coma Following Health Crisis Earth, Wind & Fire performing live on stage. Earth, Wind & Fire’s longtime drummer, John Paris, has been placed in a medically induced coma following a severe health emergency earlier this month, according to updates provided by his family. The 58-year-old...

Samantha Barks and Oliver Tompsett photographed during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026, in Anaheim, California. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney Trending on Billboard The Greatest Showman is officially making its way to London’s prestigious West End stage. On Friday, August 14, the Disney Theatrical Group...

Remembering Dave Marsh: Legendary Music Critic and Social Justice Advocate Dave Marsh speaking at SiriusXM’s Volume Channel studios in New York City, April 2018. Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM Dave Marsh, a towering figure in music journalism whose passionate prose championed not only rock ‘n’ roll but also universal healthcare, civil rights, and free expression,...

Welsh icon Bonnie Tyler on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals in Malmö, Sweden. Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images A profound sense of grief and celebration enveloped the coastal village of Mumbles on Saturday, as crowds gathered along the roadside to pay their final respects to international music legend Bonnie Tyler. The acclaimed powerhouse vocalist,...

Courtney Love Confirms Completion of Long-Awaited Album and Reflects on Severe Health Crisis Courtney Love has revealed to fans that her highly anticipated upcoming album is officially complete, while also shedding light on a life-threatening medical ordeal that severely compromised her health following her 2019 move from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom. Announcing a...

Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, and Yoonchae Jeong of KATSEYE attend the special Los Angeles screening of Katseye: Wild Hearts at AMC The Grove 14. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety) August maintains its vibrant momentum across the global music landscape, unveiling an eclectic surge of releases traversing pop, hip-hop, Latin, Afrobeats, indie rock, and beyond—anchored by...

Missy Elliott Honors the 30-Year Legacy of Aaliyah’s Groundbreaking Masterpiece, ‘One in a Million’ August 14, 2026 In Music News, R&B, Hip-Hop Missy Elliott speaks onstage during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for RRHOF) Three decades after reshaping the sonic landscape of modern R&B, the late Aaliyah’s...