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Swimming Paul | Courtesy of Unity Group During a childhood getaway to the French Riviera, a six-year-old boy found himself in a precarious situation. As the artist now known as Swimming Paul recounts, his youthful swimming skills were non-existent, leading to a frightening moment of flailing and sinking in his hotel pool. A stranger named...

The Sound of 2026: Musical Highlights from the FIFA World Cup Openings Major Lazer and Diplo energizing the crowd at the Crypto.com Arena for the World Cup countdown. Joe Scarnici/FIFA via Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, and with it, a vibrant, star-studded soundscape that reflects the global spirit of the...

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Tribeca Festival’s world premiere of “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris,” June 8, 2026. Stephanie Augello/Variety Justin Trudeau’s patriotism is well-documented, but his devotion to his “California Gurl” appears to be taking precedence this week. After choosing to forgo Canada’s World Cup opening festivities to...

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have turned up the heat, transforming the dance floor into their personal stage in the vibrant new music video for their latest collaboration. The pair exude pure star power, commanding the nightlife scene alongside a surprise high-profile cameo. Released this past Monday (June 15), the visual for “Bring Your Love” captures...

Melanie Martinez has spoken out following the tragic passing of Oliver Tree, the alt-pop visionary she dated several years ago. In an emotional Instagram update shared on Sunday, June 14, Martinez confessed she has been “absolutely devastated” since news surfaced of the fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Tree and five others earlier...

Ariana Grande kicks off her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine Tour. Katia Temkin The anticipation surrounding Ariana Grande’s upcoming album, Petal, has reached a fever pitch. In a creative twist that has captivated her fanbase, the pop icon has begun unveiling the record’s tracklist piece by piece during her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour. During her second...

BTS – Courtesy Photo “Come Over,” a hidden gem previously exclusive to the physical deluxe edition of ARIRANG, has officially landed on streaming platforms and promptly secured the top spot in our latest new music poll. Music fans cast their votes in our Friday poll, overwhelmingly selecting the K-pop titans’ latest digital release as their...

Hip-hop icon Fat Joe takes in the intensity of the New York Knicks’ playoff run at Madison Square Garden. Al Bello/Getty Images The music world is collectively buzzing as the New York Knicks clinch their first NBA championship in over half a century. The monumental victory arrived this past Saturday, June 13, when the Knicks...

Oliver Tree performing at the Exit Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, July 2024. Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images The music community is mourning the loss of Oliver Tree, who reportedly passed away at age 32 following a tragic helicopter crash in Brazil. According to reports from CNN Brazil and the Associated Press, the multifaceted singer, songwriter,...

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jalen Brunson has come to the defense of New York Knicks analyst Monica McNutt following the intense online scrutiny she faced regarding her comments about Taylor Swift. Fresh off the Knicks’ championship-clinching victory in Game 5 this past...