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Paul Williams, the mastermind behind timeless hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainbow Connection,” admits that despite his storied career, he isn’t immune to the occasional pang of envy when encountering a masterful piece of music. “When I hear a truly great song, I experience a two-part reaction,” Williams shared during a recent panel...
ENHYPEN Embraces a New Chapter: Moving Forward After Heeseung’s Departure As they navigate life as a six-piece act, the members of ENHYPEN are drawing strength from their bond and their shared commitment to their fans following the departure of former bandmate Heeseung, who has stepped away to forge a path as a solo artist. In...
Jackie Hollander Olivia Wolf / Wolf Studios Back in 2024, Jackie Hollander was searching for a clear sign to validate her path. Balancing a hectic rotation of jobs—ranging from restaurant hosting and babysitting to cybersecurity—she spent her limited spare time refining her music and nurturing her ambition as a dance artist. “I was even considering...
Madonna offered some unfiltered revelations during a candid conversation with friends, released this past Friday (May 29). Perhaps most eyebrow-raising was her bold declaration regarding the partner she considers to have been her most impressive lover. In a video collaboration with Grindr promoting her upcoming project, Confessions II, the Queen of Pop sat down with...
Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck Madison Thorn/Courtesy 2b Entertainment At first glance, a crossover project between operatic soprano Renée Fleming and virtuoso banjoist Béla Fleck might seem like an unexpected pairing. However, their Appalachian-inspired collaboration, The Fiddle and the Drum, arriving this Friday (May 29), is the culmination of a creative partnership nearly two decades...
Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Long-Standing Speculation Regarding Her Dynamic with Taylor Swift While the internet remains perpetually fascinated by the intricacies of the relationship between Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, the Gen Z icon has reached a place of quiet acceptance regarding the narrative. During a candid appearance on the May 28 episode of The New...
Boards of Canada Condemn Unauthorized Use of Music by White House Donald Trump at the presidential debate in Philadelphia, September 2024. Boards of Canada have joined the growing roster of artists distancing themselves from the current administration’s digital strategy. On Thursday (May 28), the reclusive Scottish electronic duo and their label, Warp Records, issued a...
CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) performing at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has issued a poignant response to the wave of vitriolic, body-shaming commentary that followed her recent appearance at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Taking to Instagram this past Thursday (May 28), the artist—born Ciara Mary-Alice...
Zane Lowe live at the City Recital Hall for Vivid Sydney 2026. Credit: Destination NSW When Zane Lowe commands the microphone, his reach spans a global audience that dwarfs the total population of his native New Zealand. A proud Kiwi with a deep-rooted appreciation for the country’s vibrant music landscape, Lowe has transitioned from his...
Ariana Grande Courtesy of Republic Records Our weekly Friday Music Guide curates the most vital new releases, highlighting the tracks and projects poised to define your weekend playlists and spark industry conversation. Following last week’s highlights featuring Gracie Abrams, Drake, and Maluma, we turn our attention to a stacked lineup. This week, Ariana Grande unveils...
