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Travis Kelce may be the inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s track “Wood,” but he recently admitted to being a little behind on the lyrical lore. During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end found himself momentarily stumped by a fan’s clever reference to the song. In the episode released...

Pop Icons Kesha and Grimes Rally Behind Kim Petras in High-Stakes Label Dispute Kesha onstage at Madison Square Garden during her 2025 tour. (Photo: Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone) Following Kim Petras’ public demand to be released from her contract with Republic Records, several high-profile peers have stepped forward to champion her cause. Petras, who recently claimed...

UK Grassroots Music Scene in Crisis: Over 50% of Small Venues Report Losses in 2025 Published on January 21, 2026 by Sophie Williams The 100 Club on Oxford Street remains a symbol of London’s live music heritage. (Photo: Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) A staggering 53% of the United Kingdom’s grassroots music venues failed...

Music News 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards: Annie Hamilton, Queenie, and JJ4K Named as Finalists By Lars Brandle | January 21, 2026 Annie Hamilton | Photo: Macami Emerging pop sensation Annie Hamilton, rock artist Queenie, and hip-hop outfit JJ4K have emerged as top contenders for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs), a prestigious program...

Midnight Oil Co-Founder and Percussive Powerhouse Rob Hirst Passes Away at 70 Rob Hirst, Peter Garrett, Martin Rotsey, Bones Hillman, and Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil in Ghent, Belgium, 1988. (Photo: Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) SYDNEY, Australia — The global music community is mourning the loss of Rob Hirst, the visionary co-founder, prolific songwriter, and legendary...

Sound and Sanctuary: A Deep Dive into Brooklyn’s Refuge When visionaries John Dimatteo and Craig “Shorty” Bernabeu first unveiled their plans for a new Brooklyn nightlife destination last August, they weren’t just opening a bar—they were establishing a “sanctuary for electronic music.” Appropriately named Refuge, the venue has quickly become a focal point for the...

Kim Petras attending the Ann Demeulemeester Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week. River Callaway/WWD Pop sensation Kim Petras is making headlines after publicly calling for an end to her partnership with Republic Records. In a series of candid posts on X (formerly Twitter), the singer-songwriter expressed a deep desire to reclaim her professional autonomy...

Lil Wayne delivers an energetic performance at the Peacock Theater during the 2025 BET Awards. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Billboard) Lil Wayne has officially joined Hoosier Nation in spirit this week. Following Indiana University’s monumental triumph in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday (Jan. 19)—the first in the program’s history—the hip-hop icon took to social...

John Summit / Photo by Angel Rivera, Courtesy of The Darkroom John Summit is poised to dominate the 2026 Ibiza season with a newly announced residency at the state-of-the-art mega-club [UNVRS]. This seasonal tenure, branded under Summit’s own Experts Only imprint, represents the producer’s inaugural residency on the iconic White Isle. The exclusive nine-date engagement...

David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and Brooklyn Beckham attend a high-profile event at Tate Modern. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) Football icon David Beckham has addressed the complexities of digital life after his eldest son, Brooklyn, shared a series of pointed allegations on Instagram accusing his parents of meddling in his marriage to Nicola Peltz. During...