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President Donald Trump addressing the press at the White House on May 12, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Trump administration has waded into the fervor surrounding Drake’s latest musical release, sparking immediate controversy after the White House shared a digitally altered version of the rapper’s new Iceman album artwork. The official White House account posted...
Lizzo is peeling back the layers of her bold new single, “Bitch,” revealing that the track is a powerful exercise in reclaiming her own narrative. In doing so, she draws a direct parallel to Taylor Swift’s transformative “Taylor’s Version” re-release project. During an appearance on the latest episode of Genius Verified, which premiered this Friday,...
BTS: V, SUGA, Jin, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook Michael Buckner/Variety Securing a shout-out from Drake is a definitive milestone in any artist’s career. When the global rap icon name-dropped BTS on his latest studio album, Iceman, members j-hope and V couldn’t help but share their authentic, unfiltered reactions with fans. In an Instagram Story...
The Avalanches (Photo by Dean Podmore) The long-standing silence from The Avalanches has finally been broken. The iconic Australian electronic outfit has returned with their first fresh material in nearly six years: “Together,” a vibrant collaboration featuring Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, and Prentiss, released via Modular Recordings. If you were anticipating the nostalgic, lo-fi patchwork...
Gracie Abrams Julie Greve Our weekly Friday Music Guide curates the most vital new releases, highlighting the tracks and projects poised to dominate your playlists and spark conversations throughout the weekend and beyond. Following last week’s spotlights on Charli xcx, MUNA, and Kelela, we turn our attention to an exciting new lineup. This edition features...
U2’s Bono and The Edge meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on May 14, 2026, in Mexico City. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social U2’s stay in Mexico City took an unexpected turn this Thursday (May 14) when the iconic Irish rock stars appeared alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The band members were special...
Anastacia Brings Her Signature Wit to New Australian Comedy ‘Urzila’ Anastacia attends The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s The Very Hot Pink Party at the Waldorf-Astoria. (Credit: Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/WWD) She might be famously “outta love,” but these days, Anastacia is finding plenty of reasons to smile. The powerhouse American vocalist makes a surprise, comedic appearance...
Jack Antonoff Voices Strong Opposition to AI in Music Creation Jack Antonoff speaking at the 2025 Variety Hitmakers event in Los Angeles. (Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety) Jack Antonoff is pulling no punches when it comes to the rise of artificial intelligence in the music industry. The Bleachers frontman took to Instagram on Wednesday, May 13, to...
Avicii captured during his 2013 performance at the MLB Fan Cave in New York City. Mike Lawrie/Getty Images On Thursday, May 14, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas officially unveiled a new wax figure honoring the legendary producer, Avicii. The display captures the artist in his signature element: stationed behind the DJ booth, sporting a casual flannel...
Britney Spears Michael Buckner/PMC Britney Spears is forcefully pushing back against recent sensationalized claims regarding her behavior at a local restaurant. The pop icon dismissed the reports as entirely unfounded, characterizing them as part of an ongoing, unfair smear campaign aimed at tarnishing her reputation. In an official statement provided to Billboard this Thursday (May...
