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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...
Copa del Rave 2026 Residency Courtesy of Copa del Rave Since its inception in 2019, the charity-focused DJ soccer tournament, Copa Del Rave, has become a staple of the Los Angeles scene. Now, the organization is gearing up for a major expansion to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup this June. In harmony with...
Pasquale Rotella at EDC Las Vegas 2025 While official museums dedicated to electronic dance music are rare, you might argue that the most comprehensive archive of rave culture is tucked away inside Pasquale Rotella’s office. The Insomniac Events headquarters in Calabasas, California, functions as a living museum. It is packed with vinyl records, vintage rave...
Prince onstage at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, March 2005. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Beginning Thursday, May 28, the Grammy Museum will unveil its latest exhibition, “Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings.” This immersive showcase celebrates the legacy of the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF),...
A scene from the “Fear Us” music video, featuring Joey Bada$$ and RZA. Courtesy Photo Awich has officially premiered the striking music video for “Fear Us,” a standout track from her latest project, Okinawan Wuman, featuring heavy-hitting contributions from Joey Bada$$ and RZA. At its core, “Fear Us” acts as a profound exploration of identity....
Rihanna attending the 2026 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Michael Buckner/Penske Media While global icons like Rihanna, Elton John, and Shakira are accustomed to accolades for their musical triumphs, TIME is now spotlighting a different, perhaps more profound legacy: their dedication to humanitarian efforts. On Thursday, May 14, the publication unveiled its...
Doja Cat attending the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Costume Art,” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety After an exhaustive run of five studio albums and a string of chart-topping successes, Doja Cat is signaling that she may be ready to step out of the spotlight. In a candid cover story for Elle...
BTS center stage at GNP Seguros Stadium during their ARIRANG Tour in Mexico City, May 7, 2025. BIGHIT MUSIC The 2026 World Cup is set to be a monumental intersection of elite soccer and global entertainment. Throughout the tournament, a stellar roster of icons—including BTS, Madonna, and various international superstars—will take the stage to elevate...
Dusana Risovic As Taylor Swift famously sang in her 2014 hit “New Romantics,” “Heartbreak is the national anthem, we sing it proudly, we are too busy dancing.” That track stands as a testament to the songwriter’s signature vulnerability, reflecting the profound bond between artists and fans who find solace in shared emotion. For generations, music...
Lizzo Playfully “Promotes” Her New Album Using a Chris Brown Clip Lizzo attending the Pre-Grammy Gala in Los Angeles on January 31, 2026. (Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline) Lizzo has jokingly secured an endorsement for her upcoming album, Bitch—though it is safe to say Chris Brown probably wasn’t in on the joke. On Wednesday, May 13,...
