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Skrillex photographed at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles. | Gilbert Flores/Billboard The electronic music landscape was dominated by high-stakes legal battles and historic chart milestones this week. Industry heavyweight Steve Aoki is currently navigating a class-action lawsuit linked to his MetaZoo partnership, while Calvin Harris secured a major legal victory, winning a...
Interplanetary Metal Masters GWAR Deliver a Thrashing Rendition of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” In the vibrant sanctuary Chappell Roan built with her hit “Pink Pony Club,” every soul is invited to be a queen—even if that soul resides within a spiked, heavy-metal-loving alien. This sentiment was put to the ultimate test when the shock-rock...
Olivia Dean attending the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards. (Photo: Stephanie Augello/WWD) Olivia Dean continues her impressive dominance as The Art of Loving secures a fifth non-consecutive week atop the Official U.K. Albums Chart for the period ending January 16. Since its debut in September, the London-born artist’s sophomore project has demonstrated remarkable longevity, reclaiming the...
Beyond the Shadows: Cavetown on the Allegorical Power of “Cryptid” In the current cultural landscape, the conversation surrounding trans identity is louder than ever, yet the voices of trans individuals themselves are frequently sidelined by political theater. Robin Skinner, the creative force behind Cavetown, is shifting that dynamic. With the release of the music video...
Bad Bunny Invites the World to Dance in New Super Bowl LIX Teaser Regardless of your background, Bad Bunny is determined to get you moving during his highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show. The Puerto Rican sensation is gearing up for a performance that promises to be as inclusive as it is energetic. With the...
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max The cultural phenomenon Heated Rivalry has officially extended its reach into the musical landscape, unveiling its highly anticipated original series soundtrack this Friday, January 16. Released under the Milan Records banner, the 34-track compilation showcases an evocative original score by acclaimed artist and composer...
Hilary Duff | Photo credit: Aaron Idelson/Atlantic Records Amidst a flurry of social media speculation regarding her personal circle, Hilary Duff has returned to the spotlight with “Roommates,” a poignant new single exploring the chaotic realities of being a working parent. Unveiled on January 15 alongside an evocative music video, the track serves as the...
Robbie Williams | Photo: Jason Hetherington The British pop landscape has received a sudden jolt of energy. In a move that caught the industry off guard, Robbie Williams has unveiled his latest studio effort, Britpop, three weeks ahead of its projected release date. The path to Williams’ 13th solo album has been anything but linear....
‘Jujutsu Kaisen ≡’ Vol. 1 by Yuji Iwasaki and Gege Akutami | Courtesy Photo Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (Modulo) Vol. 1, the collaborative work of Yuji Iwasaki and original creator Gege Akutami, has surged to the summit of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for the chart dated January 15. The Japan Book Hot 100 serves...
Norihiro Fukuda and Natsuko Kaneko | Photo: Shota Tsutsuura / Copyright: PAC-MAN: ™& © Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Japanese entertainment is currently experiencing a global renaissance, with streaming platforms amplifying its cultural footprint. Central to this movement is the meteoric rise of video game music—a universal, non-verbal medium that defies linguistic barriers and genre constraints....
